Evolve Solutions Announces Availability of Guide Remote at RadioShack


Reprinted from an Evolve Solutions press release:

Evolve Solutions, Inc. announced today that RadioShack Corporation (NYSE:RSH) is the first U.S. retailer to carry the new Guide Remote with patented SecondScreen technology. Putting an end to interrupted program viewing, the Guide Remote allows users to access weekly customized TV Program information right in the palm of their hand, to see what’s on now and what’s on next.

The Guide Remote is a fully backlit universal remote control consolidating TV, VCR, DVD, cable and satellite remote controls with the convenience of personalized TV listings on an LCD screen. With the hundreds of TV channels available to consumers and the many choices for viewing program listings, the Guide Remote is a simple solution offering viewers of cable, satellite or broadcast television a product that can easily be customized to match viewing choices.

Using the Evolve Network, consumers can download up to seven days of subscription free TV listings and program descriptions into their remote control. Frank O’Donnell, Evolves Chief Executive Officer and a company co-founder said, “We are pleased to have reached this sales agreement with RadioShack, a long-time leader in innovative consumer electronics accessories and the remote control markets.” O’Donnell went on to say, “The concept of having Second Screens on remote controls is here to stay. Moreover, remote controls are only becoming more interactive, offering informative content, instant television viewing guides and new entertainment value for every television user.”

The Guide Remote is available at RadioShack retail stores and on line at www.radioshack.com for $49.99. To view a product demonstration, sign on to http://radioshack.guideremote.com.