e.Digital Delivers eVU(TM) Touch Screen Systems To Srilankan Airlines
SAN DIEGO, CA, June 22, 2010 – e.Digital Corporation (OTC: EDIG), a leading innovator of dedicated portable entertainment systems and patented flash memory-related technology, announced today the delivery of eVU™ portable in flight entertainment (IFE) systems pursuant to an initial eVU systems and services order from SriLankan Airlines. To date, more than 30 airlines have made dedicated portable systems powered by e.Digital technology their in flight entertainment choice.
As the national air carrier of Sri Lanka, SriLankan Airlines serves 49 destinations in 31 countries in Europe, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia and the Far East. Major destinations for SriLankan Airlines modern all Airbus fleet include London, Paris, Frankfurt, Rome, Milan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Dubai.
e.Digital’s proprietary studio-approved eVU portable entertainment system features a multi-language, customizable, passenger-friendly interface and an industry-leading 20+ hours of continuous video playback from a single battery charge. eVU is available in both 7″ and 8″ high resolution LCD screens with 160 GB to 200 GB of rugged and reliable storage for many hours of movies, television shows, music, specialty programming and games. eVU is the most reliable dedicated long play portable IFE product available today and integrates the latest in battery safety features through its removable “Smart” rechargeable high capacity battery pack.
“We chose e.Digital because of their reputation of providing a rugged, high quality IFE product and excellent customer service,” said Capt. Milinda Ratnayake, Head of Service Delivery, SriLankan Airlines.
“We welcome SriLankan Airlines as the newest eVU customer and the first airline to exclusively use our touch screen systems,” remarked Fred Falk, president and CEO of e.Digital. “We’re pleased that after their thorough evaluation, SriLankan Airlines selected our eVU systems and services over other portable IFE offerings for their passenger entertainment.”
Power, Power, Power... it used to be location, location, location, but with the recent airline announcements to expand off-aircraft data services (internet, mobile phone, SMS, etc), Astronics is excited about the complementary nature of these systems with our world leading EmPower® in-seat PED power systems. Most airlines installing new data services on their aircraft are also expanding EmPower® into all seats on their fleet because they realize depleted passenger batteries do not make money.”
According to my source Qatar never rlleay had a problem with the GE engine and were in fact quite happy with them. The real delay stemmed from the IFE by Thales and getting the bugsworked out and installation of the WIFI o nthe airplane. U Turn Al wanted to bitch for attention. One thing about him ifthere’s a camera or reporter he’ll whore himself so he can read about the next day. Evenif mean pissing off your suppliers. I don’t think there shouldn’t be any issues with follow on deliveries but who knows. This guy is unpredictable.