14 DAY TRIAL // Softpedia has been informed that Canonical plans to make an exclusive demonstration of an Ubuntu TV and Ubuntu In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) at CES 2012.
Canonical announced a couple of days ago that it will be present, for the first time, at the CES 2012 (Consumer Electronics Show) event, in Las Vegas, US.
This year at CES, Canonical’s goal is to demonstrate Ubuntu "inside" a wide mixture of devices and electronics in 2012. From TVs, mobile phones, tablets, cars, and more.
Ubuntu TV has a user interface powered by the controversial Unity interface and allows users to view rent, buy, record, and play movies and TV shows.
An YouTube video browser and player is also provided, as well as a music player. It allows offers the possibility to view TV guides of local TV channels, and easily search your purchased, ranted or recorded movies.
For more information, take a look at the detailed features and specifications of Ubuntu TV!
"From the consumer’s perspective – The evolution of Ubuntu offers more choice. Ubuntu One provides an integrated service syncing what consumers value most (pictures, music, video, contacts, etc.) to all their connected devices."
"The platform integrates with multiple operating systems to ensure interoperability, enabling consumers to purchase whatever device they choose regardless of OS, and still have access to all their most prized content." - was stated in the press release.
Canonical's booth can be found in the upper level of South Hall 4, being located at 35379, within the Las Vegas Convention Center.
As usual, those who want to set up a meeting at the show and discuss Ubuntu with Canonical's reps can send en email at sales AT canonical.com.
"They see Canonical as a platform provider with the services, infrastructure and consistent user experience on which to build a consumer devices portfolio."
