TubeStick tells what's on TV

equinux enhances TubeStick with detailed TV listings for the US and Australia
South San Francisco, USA / Munich, Germany - November 17, 2009: TubeStick, equinux's modern TV solution for Mac, now provides detailed TV listings for US and Australian viewers. Today equinux releases TubeGuide US, a subscription-based TV listing service that displays the programming information for both digital and analog TV channels. TubeStick now also supports Australia's independent electronic program guide (EPG) IceTV. TubeStick makes it easy and fun to watch, schedule and manage TV recordings at home or on the go.

TubeGuide US - detailed listings for TubeStick hybrid

Now alongside their TubeStick hybrid, equinux's stylish white TV receiver, users are able to directly access detailed information about upcoming TV shows broadcasted via digital free-to-air, digital unencrypted cable (ClearQAM) and analog cable TV. The TubeGuide US automatically updates the information to instantly provide the latest TV information for the upcoming days. Users can even create up to four location-based lineups: When the user switches locations, the available program information for that location will automatically be loaded. TubeGuide US is part of The Tube 2.9, the most modern TV solution for Mac OS X, which is available as a free update to every existing customer.

Support of IceTV's EPG for Australia

TubeStick (DTT) also integrates detailed information from IceTV, Australia's independent free-to-air EPG. Within the application settings, users can easily set up or log-in with their existing account information. It detects most every channel and assigns the current channel information from IceTV's program guide to each one.

The real power of TubeStick

TubeStick presents TV program information in a clearly arranged list without having to toggle between different application windows.The easy-to-use application interface allows users to see at a glance all currently running TV shows, which are listed next to each available channel. To schedule recordings, users just have to click next to the TV listing. It's never been easier to manage scheduled recordings.

Price & Availability

The Tube 2.9 is another free update for every existing customer. Every existing and future buyer of TubeStick hybrid will be provided with a one-year free subscription to TubeGuide US. After that, the annual subscription rate is US$19.95. TubeStick hybrid is available at the equinux Online Store for US$129.95 (incl. UPS ground shipping within the US). The Tube is also available at the equinux Online Store for US$29.95.

About TubeStick

The Tube is the only TV solution for Mac OS X that is built from the ground up in Cocoa, Apple's preferred application program environment. Its simple and intuitive user interface design integrates modern TV features like Timeshift, Placeshift, SmartZoom 2 alongside the unique community-driven features like TubeTalk, BuddySurfing and TV Tipps - all in a single window. With TubeToGo, The Tube incorporates the most advanced iPhone and iPod-integration and fits in Apple's media workflow perfectly. The Tube is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

About equinux

equinux (www.equinux.com), located in South San Francisco, CA (USA) and headquartered in Munich, Germany, develops and distributes successful Mac solutions for professionals and consumers alike. Today users from all over the world rely on equinux' award-winning and trusted applications. The business solution VPN Tracker is the market-leading VPN client for the Mac OS X Platform. iSale, equinux' successful eBay auctioning solution won several Apple Design Awards, and currently represents the 2006 winner in the most competitive category "Best Mac OS X User Experience".

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