Nov. 19 - EVO Open Source Game Console Goes Live: Game On

Nov. 20 streaming event: Derrick Samuels debuts the final version of EVO

For Immediate Release

ANNISTON, Ala./Envizions/Nov. 19, 2009--- Today the Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation announced it will be broadcasting its first annual live coverage of the official EVO open source game console, called EVO, on Nov. 20, 2009. The broadcast will be streamed on the company Web site at EnvizionsCorp.com (http://www.envizionscorp.com), at Facebook and at Ustream.

There will be a pre-show and EVO demo units for attending guests. Online guests will be able to send questions via Twitter and get the most update information during the conference.

The conference will consist of keynotes from CEO and Founder Derrick Samuels and lead programmer Zachary Sarver. EVO demo stations will be onsite - along with a few other surprises.

Envizions will also begin a live Web cam broadcasting on Nov. 19, 2009, from its office for people that wish to have 24-hour access on up-to-the-minute information at Envizions.

EVO is the first open console that users can modify, but full support is available to mainstream users. EVO was developed using all open source applications; additional software packages will be added in the future. EVO was developed on the XBMC platform with new updates and upgrades coming in the first quarter of 2010.

"We are slowly seeing more sales and have secured a educational contract for more EVO units," stated Derrick Samuels, CEO and founder of Envizions. "EVO is very flexible for both home and business."

The system will make it easier for customers to watch live TV, play games, save pictures, play music and also have full access to Envizions' cloud desktop. EVO can be connected to a TV or standard PC monitor. The system will undergo periodically firmware upgrades and free updates. Customers can also opt for additional support for a low cost annual fee or lifetime support for only $195. These benefits will be discussed in detail more at the EVO conference.

 

 

 

Nov. 5: EVO Open Source Game Console From Envizions Set To Officially Release With Feature And Performance Enhancements

Envizions posed to redefine the game console

Media Advisory

ANNISTON, Ala./EWORLDWIRE/Oct. 28, 2009 --- EVO, the first open source game console, is expected out of beta Nov. 5, 2009. EVO is the first fully supported open source game console designed for both mainstream and open source users. The company sold several beta units to resellers and customers with excellent feedback.

The latest EVO Smart console will improve on the beta unit features and load 50 percent quicker than the current EVO beta console units. EVO will ship with 64GB solid state drive with additional storage available in the Envizions' cloud. Only 500 to 1,000 new solid state EVO units will be available for the holidays, and current EVO beta unit customers will be provided a special low discount hardware/software upgrade based on unit model.

Select notable points of the final system:

- Utilizes the XBMC software platform
- System now loads within 25 seconds
- Each system now standard-equipped with 64 GB Solid State Drive (standard drive EVO discontinued)
- Upgraded processor to AMD Athlon X2 3.0 GHz Processor
- Optional unlimited cloud storage for $14.95 per month
- Smaller software footprint
- Purchase pre-loaded games with a system (Enhanced SD game play coming soon)
- Price for solid state system $399 or $349 with a paid, one-year cloud account
- Customize web browser upgrade scheduled for November 2009
- Support developers XBMC Scripts
- Yearly software and service support
- Smaller OS footprint
- Support HDTV
- Purchase new content and games scheduled for Q1 2010

The new system enhanced performance and open network allow users to modify the software or utilize Envizions' support for new features and services.

MEDIA: To preview and test the new version, contact Derrick Samuels at 256-741-8466. More information is available at EnvizionsCorp.com (http://www.envizionscorp.com).