Neon Technology introduces SurfReady NTV-2500, the first Internet Appliance with a built-in DVD player and SurfReady NTV-2000, the set-top designed for the Video on Demand (VOD) market. Both the SurfReady units provide users with an easy-to-use Internet experience along with advanced entertainment features right on the television. Users no longer need to own a PC in order to access the Internet. SurfReady NTV-2500 is available on-line: www.surfready.com for $599.

SurfReady comes complete in a small unit (the size of DVD player) with wireless keyboard and remote control. The units attach to a standard television and phone line for Internet connection. The units contain a 56K modem, as well as a 10/100 base-T Ethernet port for high-speed Internet users. For those who are already on the Internet, SurfReady is not tied to any one Internet Service Provider.

Advanced entertainment features are highlighted in the SurfReady. The NTV-2500 is the first Internet Appliance with a built-in DVD player. The DVD player allows you to enjoy the latest movies from Hollywood in Surround Sound. With the microphone inputs, users can also host karaoke parties in their living room. SurfReady will also play audio CDs, MP3 CDs and Video CDs. The SurfReady NTV-2000 is designed to be ideal client set-top for the VOD market. With its streaming video capabilities, the NTV-2000 promises to allow users to access a wide range of videos at their convenience.