San Jose, Calif. –
Netgear announced that it had partnered with Panasonic for Panasonic’s Viera
TVs.
Netgear’s N600
wireless dual-band USB adapter (WNDA3100) will enable consumers to access and
stream online content to their TVs.
The N600 features
Netgear’s Push ‘N’ Connect technology that allows consumers to connect their Viera
TV and wireless router with the push of a button and wirelessly stream Internet
content to the TV with the Viera Cast IPTV technology.
Programming
viewable on Viera Cast includes Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube, Picasa photo
sharing, and real-time weather and stock info.
“As the line
between the TV and the PC continues to blur, we’re seeing a steep uptick in the
number of consumers that are connecting their TVs to the Internet in order to
create a more immersive entertainment experience in the home,” said Henry
Hauser, display group VP, Panasonic, in a statement. “We are dedicated to
delivering the best entertainment experience possible and the Netgear adapter
technology enables us to do just that with our Panasonic Viera televisions and
the Viera Cast IPTV technology.”
The N600 is
currently available for $79.99.
