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Monster Expands Its Line of Advanced "Powernet™" Networking
Solutions That Bring Internet Connectivity to Home Entertainment
Anywhere In the House; Ethernet Everywhere With No New Wires
-- "Instant Access" PLC Technology Offers Easy Multi-Room Internet Networking Via the Home's Existing Power Lines; New Entry Level and Top-of-the-Line Models--
New York, NY, June 10, 2009--Monster, the world leader in power conditioning and surge protection products is expanding its line of innovative PowerNet™ networking solutions with two new models: the PowerNet 100 (SRP: $99.95) and PowerNet 300 (SRP: $199.95). Like the recently introduced Monster PowerNet 200 (SRP: $249.95 for starter pack of 2; $149.95 for each additional unit), both new devices make it easier than ever before for consumers to bring the Internet to their home entertainment devices throughout the house. These ultra-high speed PowerNet networking solutions use "Power Line Communication" (PLC) to bring the Internet to any room in the house over standard AC power network enabling consumers to stream and download live content to their web-capable TVs, game consoles, media playback devices, TiVo® devices and more.
Noted Head Monster Noel Lee: "More and more of today's advanced Blu-ray™ players offer Internet access for exciting capabilities like movie downloading and streaming live content, games and more, directly to their Wii™, PlayStation® or XBOX® game consoles, Blu-ray players and other devices. In this new home entertainment universe, there's a real need for products that can bring Internet connectivity to any room in the home easily and affordably. Unfortunately, for many people, adding Internet connectivity means adding new wires and complicated networking systems. Monster PowerNet offers the simplest, quickest and cost effective method for consumers to reap the benefits of the Internet and enjoy whole-home entertainment that goes far beyond Conventional broadcast television."
With 100 and 200 Mbps performance, respectively, the new entry level PowerNet 100 and top-of-the-line PowerNet 300 units are ideal for enjoying fast movie downloads, online gaming and more. Joining the Monster PowerNet 200 in the line, the new PowerNet 100 and PowerNet 300 devices provide consumers with more selection and pricing points for enjoying Ethernet connectivity any place in the home..
Internet Access With No New Wires!
Monster® PowerNet turns a home's built-in electrical wiring system into a high speed Ethernet distribution network. Users can get up-and-running instantly and enjoy Internet access in any room in the home. To bring the Internet to an additional room, users simply plug in a PowerNet Expansion Module and they're ready to go. Monster PowerNet solutions are ideal for people who want Internet access without running any new wires. This offers consumers a much faster and more reliable option than current wifi connections, which usually cover short distances, can be difficult to set up, and ultimately provide only a partial solution as they typically connect portable electronics and laptop computers and little else.
Entry Level PowerNet 100, Top-of-the-Line PowerNet 300
The PowerNet 100 is the entry-level Monster PowerNet unit, designed to blend into any home environment or décor. Its unobtrusive white color makes it perfect for placement anywhere in a room. A compact form factor allows for easy portability and lets users take it anywhere in the home and plug into any convenient location to enjoy an instant Ethernet connection.
Building on the sophisticated filter and Monster Power Surge design of the PLN200, the PLN300 features even more sophisticated Powerline network filtration, preventing further degradation of the network data signal. In addition to enhanced performance, the PowerNet 300 offers a total of four Ethernet ports. Notably, a separate Monster Power detachable low profile IEC Powercord offers numerous placement options for the PowerNet 300. Two protected AC outlets with Monster Surge and Filtration make for a convenient fit behind any home Entertainment system.
Benefits of Monster PowerNet include:
- All the advantages of a wired home without paying contractors for expensive wire pulling and installation.
- PLC Clean Power® noise filtering that improves network over other PLC devices.
- Blazing fast speeds up to 200 Mbps (PowerNet 300) for multiple connections to the Internet or streaming high definition audio and video.
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ABOUT MONSTER
Monster is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2009. The company was founded by Head Monster Noel Lee with a commitment to creating products under the Monster Cable® brand to literally "make music sound better." Today, Monster has grown and diversified to become the world's leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for high-performance audio, video, car audio, computer, console and computer gaming. It is also a leading innovator in the field of iPod® and iPhone™ accessories as well as professional audio and sound reinforcement. Monster, under its Monster Power® brand, the company is the leading manufacturer of high-performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems. Explore the world of Monster at www.monstercable.com.
