iScreensaver Designer 3.0 Public Beta

Xochi Media Inc., is proud to announce the public beta release of iScreensaver Designer 3.0. This is a major new release that adds new functionality and compatability with Mac OS X and Windows XP.

Editor Notes:

This press release is appropriate for both Windows and Macintosh-focused websites, because of the cross-platform nature of the software.

A copy of this press release can be found here ( http://iscreensaver.net/pr14feb2003.shtml ).

LOS ANGELES, February 14, 2003 - Multimedia software producer Xochi Media Inc ( http://xochi.com/ ) announces their Public Beta release of iScreensaver Designer version 3.0, the world's only cross-platform screensaver editor.

First released in 1998, this third major release in the iScreensaver series has enough power for professional use in high-volume marketing and promotional campaigns, while its visual editor makes it easy to use for smaller projects.

3.0 - A Major New Release:

iScreensaver Designer 3.0 includes full support for Mac OS X and Windows XP, as well as a brand new Slide Show editor with features not found in any other product. The editor software is available for Windows and Macintosh, and either version will build a screensaver for both platforms. The public beta is fully functional, and the software and license codes are available for download immediately. The iScreensaver download is free and all features can tested with no time limit before purchase.

iScreensaver Designer will convert all QuickTime-compatible movies and pictures (including MPEG, MooV, AVI, Macromedia Flash, PICT, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, and dozens of other formats) into a self-contained screensaver with a one-click installer. Customizeable options include splash screens, web linking, alternate (hidden) content, QuickTime version checking, and a simple but powerful WYSIWYG editor. It is recommended that all users of iScreensaver Designer 2.0 upgrade to 3.0.

Features:

Screensaver creation for Windows 95 thru XP.

Screensaver creation for Macintosh OS 8.6 thru Mac OS X.

Full support for QuickTime 6.1's cross-platform industry standards.

Full customization with consistent cross-platform appearance.

Build screensavers with hidden content that may be unlocked with a code (that can be sold or given away).

Feature-to-feature, the most inexpensive screensaver tool on the market.

Variety of licensing options, from non-profit to unlimited commercial use.

More Information about iScreensaver Designer:

What's New in iScreensaver Designer 3.0. ( http://iscreensaver.net/about.shtml )

More comparisons available. ( http://iscreensaver.net/compare.shtml )

Full price list available. ( http://iscreensaver.net/price.shtml )

Available as a fully-functional, free, trial download with no time limits. ( http://iscreensaver.net/download.shtml )

Background:

About the Company:

Xochi Media Inc. has been producing custom screensavers since 1993. Originally chosen as the developer for custom modules for Berkeley System's 'After Dark' Screensaver, the company now produces a "do-it-yourself" toolkit called "iScreensaver." The company also specializes in digital video production, specialized multimedia and DVDs, mass-audience projections, and other forms of mind entrapment.

Clients have included Epic Records/Sony Music Entertainment, Incubus, Sony Electronics, the Walt Disney Company, NBC Sports, Footlocker, the Bettman Archives/Microsoft, Pacific Bell, Coca-Cola/Minute Maid, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Launch Magazine, Goldenvoice/Coachella Music Festival, and the American Chemical Society.

Awards:

iScreensaver Classic for Macintosh was the winner of REALSoftware's 2000 Cubies Award for Best Utility of the Year. ( http://www.realbasic.com/developer/programs/cubies/2000/utility.html )

Xochi Media and the Bettman Archives were the Gold Winners of ID Magazine's, 1995 Software Design of the Year.

Legalese:

Xochi Media Inc., iScreensaver, iScreensaver Toolkit, iScreensaver Classic, iScreensaver Designer, and the Double-Ring logo are Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of Xochi Media Inc.

Apple, Macintosh, MacOS and QuickTime are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Macromedia and Macromedia Flash are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. After Dark is a registered trademark of Berkeley Systems, Inc. REALbasic is a registered trademark of REALsoftware, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. iScreensaver is Made With REALbasic.