The ultimate entertainment management system, the easy-to-use FireBall DVDM-100 features a graphical on-screen interface that allows users to easily manage and control more than 1,200 DVDs and CDs that are stored and protected in selected Sony and Kenwood DVD changers. Designed as the ideal companion to Escient’s FireBall E-40 and E-120 Digital Music Managers for streaming MP3s and iRadio to multiple rooms, the DVDM-100 marks a major step forward in lifestyle-enhancing home entertainment management.In making the announcement Escient President Bernie Sepaniak stated: “Anyone who owns over a hundred DVDs or CDs knows the aggravation of trying to find what they want when they want it. The Fireball DVDM-100 is designed to function as the ultimate nerve center of a home entertainment system, offering instant access to all your DVD and CDs, with a free Internet database service that provides all the information you want about movies and CDs while you enjoy them, and much more. With the release of this product, Escient once again lives up to its ‘We make technology behave’ commitment by providing cutting-edge convergence products that offer tangible lifestyle benefits.”

Just Think About What You Want to Play—The DVDM-100 Does The Rest! The DVDM-100 makes it easier than ever before to enjoy any DVD or CD in your collection -- practically as soon as you think about it. Here’s how the system works: The DVDM-100 interface appears on a standard TV, touch panel, control system or as text on keypads. Users simply scroll down a list and select whichever movie or music disc they want to play. Then, at the touch of a button, the DVDM-100 utilizes Escient’s patented automatic transport and identification technologies to instantly find and play the desired disc. Best of all, by tapping into Escient’s world-renowned OpenGlobe Entertainment Services and Internet DVD database, as well as Gracenote’sä CDDBÒ music service, the DVDM-100 provides users with an integrated movie guide and player that displays movie titles, cast biographies, ratings, release years, cover art – as well as the physical location for all DVDs in the external changers. While connected to the Internet, customers can also find information about their favorite actors, musicians or bands, filmographies, discographies and more, as well as purchase DVDs and CDs directly from the OpenGlobe Entertainment site.