New York and Santa Clara, Calif. Sept. 28, 2006 – NBC Universal and Intel Corporation today announced the launch of the NBC VIP Access online service that will provide on-demand broadband-delivered entertainment content for free to consumers with Intel® Viiv™technology-based PCs and Centrino® mobile technology-based laptops. Starting this week, NBC.com will provide Intel customers the opportunity to download and view many of their favorite NBC Universal programs in high-resolution video, including access to the entire fall season of two new shows, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip’.
“Great content coupled with a great experience is a key differentiator on the Web,” said Beth Comstock, President, NBC Universal Digital Media and Market Development. “NBC’s VIP Access showcases some of the best content that we have and we are proud to be working with Intel to deliver the best high-resolution online video experience available to consumers.”