Intertek Inc., in partnership with RealNetworks, Inc., is now offering four low-cost programs: one for Rhapsody Direct devices, and one that is designed for Standard Plays for Sure (PFS) portable devices and the Optimized PFS portable audio devices that supports RealNetworks, Inc.’s Rhapsody Jukebox software.
The Rhapsody Ready® logo provides assurance that the product meets compatibility,
quality and usability standards for business level solutions set by
RealNetworks, Inc. The test suite focuses mainly on the device’s interaction with the Rhapsody Jukebox software.
All Rhapsody Ready® hardware that bears the logo will exhibit a level of reliability that will work with
RealNetworks, Inc.’s Rhapsody Jukebox software.
The logo is an assurance that your product has passed a set of criteria as defined by RealNetworks, Inc. The logo is not a Full Product Quality Assurance guarantee. Product Intertek's test engineering service is to ensure that your product meets a set of compliance standards as defined by RealNetworks, Inc., and that your product's stability is adequate throughout the compliance tests.
A Program Test Kit is available for download, which provides the Rhapsody
Ready® home/portable audio device manufacturers community with detailed information about the test process that will be executed
when you submit your device to Intertek. A detailed description of all the tests to be performed is included
in the Program Test Kit. To contribute to successful test results, we highly encourage device manufacturers to execute
the tests prior to program submission.
Intertek Inc. is an independent testing company chosen by RealNetworks, Inc. to execute the Rhapsody Ready® Logo Program. All program specifics, including processes, test design, and program design, have been approved and are enforced by RealNetworks, Inc.
We look forward to contributing to your product's success in the Rhapsody Ready® Logo Program! For more information on program benefits and membership, please visit the Rhapsody website.
Note:
Passing results in the compliance test report do not represent any type of Quality Assurance seal from Intertek Inc. Intertek Inc. has no control over whether RealNetworks, Inc. will issue a Rhapsody Ready® Logo to your devices. RealNetworks, Inc. has reserved the right to refuse participation by any Device Manufacturer in the use of any trademark, licensing or compliance program regardless of the test results determined by Intertek Inc.