ecently, Bose Corporation - the US-based company that researches, develops and manufactures audio equipment - introduced the uMusic intelligent playback system in India. Under this, it launched the Lifestyle 48 DVD home entertainment system and the Lifestyle 38 DVD home entertainment system, priced around Rs 2 lakh. The uMusic system has an internal music database that stores information about the CDs in a consumer�s collection according to artiste, title, genre and other classifications.

The product is targeted at "any person who loves listening to music and, at the same time, wishes to experience movies as in the theatres," says Ratish Pandey, general manager, Bose Corporation India. "It especially fits the requirement of music buffs who have a large collection of CDs and face a challenge in managing it." ... more