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With Orb BR Software you can watch all your favorite online content using your PS3. Blu-Ray Player Supprt Coming Soon! PRESS RELEASE: OAKLAND, Calif., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Orb Networks (www.orb.com) today announced that it is shipping its new Internet TV streaming software for PlayStation 3 players, making it easy for consumers to watch thousands of online TV shows and movies from Hulu, HuluPlus, Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Comedy Central and more on any TV. The new Orb BR (Blu-ray) software works with an Internet- connected PS3, and is easily controlled through a smart device app (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android phone, Android tablet) or using any computer. Priced at only $19.99, Orb BR leverages the consumer's investment in a PS3, and offers a simple and cost-effective way to enter the new world of connected TV without buying or installing any new hardware. In addition to a huge selection of online TV shows, Orb BR provides consumers with access to thousands of movies on their TV, via Netflix and Amazon Video on Demand. With Orb BR, consumers can stream more than online content, including anything that's on their PC -- downloaded DivX/XviD files, home movies and photos. Orb BR even allows users to stream their iTunes library through their Home Theatre sound system. Orb BR works with PS3 units that are connected to the Internet using a wired or wireless connection. To help consumers easily find and watch their favorite shows, the Orb controller app features a powerful and easy-to-use global index of TV shows. Consumers can type in the name of the show they want and then Orb quickly finds the show, without having to specify its source (e.g. Hulu, Netflix, ABC, CBS, etc). It's quick and easy for consumers to get started with Orb BR because there is no hardware to install. To set up Orb BR, users simply insert the Orb BR disk into their PS3, download the free Orb Caster software to their PC or Mac, and then download the free Orb controller app to their smart device(from the App Store or Android Marketplace). Orb BR for PS3 is now shipping at www.orb.com, and can be ordered online at orb.com for $19.99. Orb BR for Blu-ray players is scheduled to ship in early July. Features: Watch the Shows You Want! No Monthly Fees! You can finally cut that expensive cable. With Orb BR you can watch the shows you want with no recurring fees. Now you can watch all your online shows — on TV. Take Control Of Your Content! No more need to struggle with that cable box remote. Use your smart phone to browse, search, select and control the content you watch. No Additional Hardware Needed! Take advantage of the power behind your PS3. Blu-Ray Coming Soon. No need to add yet another Box to get Free online content on your TV. Just Pop Orb BR into your player and you're watching online. How It Works: Orb BR software takes advantage of your PS3. Blu-Ray Coming Soon! to bring you the Internet content you want most — using an incredibly powerful and intuitive smartphone app. Orb Caster •Orb Caster is an application you install on you Mac/PC (see minimum requirements). •Content (both online and on your computer) is indexed, categorized and ready to be streamed to your BluRay player. Orb Controller •Install controller on any iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android device or PC/Mac. •Select the content you want using Global Index Search or quickly tap on your favorites. Orb BR •Blu Ray disk you load in your connected Blu Ray Player / PS3. •Once loaded, your Blu Ray Player can now receive content streamed from Orb Caster. Tech Specs: Blu Ray Player requirements Orb BR requires a connected Blu Ray player with support for BD Live 2.0. Orb has certified the following models for use with Orb BR: -Sony PS3 If you don't see your model, please check your manufacturer's documentation to ensure that BD Live 2.0 is supported. Orb BR requires 1GB of local memory on your Blu Ray player to buffer video content. With the exception of Sony Playstation 3, a separate memory module is needed (either a USB drive or SD card, depending on your manufacturer). While some players come with local memory installed, our tests have found that this memory is not fast enough to support high quality video. The appropriate memory module will be added to your cart after you select your specific model. Mac system requirements •OSX 10.5.1 or later •2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster •200 MB of available disk space •1 GB of RAM Windows system requirements •Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 •2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster •200 MB of available disk space •1 GB of RAM Network •Either a wired or wireless 802.11n network with broadband internet connection is required for your Blu Ray player. Langauges •English Audio Playback •Frequency response:20 Hz to 20,000 Hz •Audio formats supported: MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4), AAC, Lossless, WMA, WAV •User configurable maximum volume limit Video Playback •Frequency response:20 Hz to 20,000 Hz •Audio formats supported: MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4), AAC, Lossless, WMA, WAV •User configurable maximum volume limit Orb Controller Orb BR can be controlled using any one of the following: •iPhone Controller - free download from the App Store •Android Controller - free download from the Marketplace •Orb MiniController for Mac/PC - available from Download - Orb

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[Rax909]

Like I said over at psx scene. This is uber old. Orb has been around for years. I used Orb back before CFW even existed.