Hotel Technology

at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong
a most elaborate in-room entertainment system

Summary:

• very impressive depth of programming offered on TV
• both regular and high definition (hd) content
• wide range of topics covered (see below for partial list)
• different levels of technology solutions for different guests
• technology offered not intimidating
• phone system capable of receiving in-house text messages

An informal discussion session will be held on Thursday from 5:30-6pm on the 18th floor for students with any questions. The Landmark Mandarin Oriental was recently awarded the Mobil 5-star rating, one of the 4 properties in HK receiving this honour in 2008.

System Overview:

entertainment
--------channel guide
--------television
--------hdtv programs
----------------fashion & design
------------------------Anna Sui
------------------------Bentley/Buccellati
------------------------Best of Watches
------------------------Bobbi Brown
------------------------Chado Ralph Rucci
------------------------Cynthia Steffe
------------------------Duckie Brown
------------------------Fiamma...
----------------travel & adventure
------------------------Bavarian Winter
------------------------Berlin
------------------------Brussel and Belgium
------------------------Dublin and Beyond
------------------------Earth Diaries: Episode 2
------------------------English Countryside
------------------------Europe's Getaways
------------------------Greek Islands...
----------------music & concerts
------------------------A Midsummer Night
------------------------Alanis Morisette
------------------------Alison Krause
------------------------Chicago
------------------------Chris7 Isaak
------------------------Counting Crows Sound
------------------------D. Thompson - Vibes
------------------------Dan Fogelberg...
----------------ambient & mood
------------------------Art of Life
------------------------Calm Japan
------------------------Colorful Moods
------------------------Dreams
------------------------Eisenach & Bach
------------------------Garden Flowers
------------------------Leipzig & Mains
------------------------Real Song of Norway...
----------------fitness, yoga & health
------------------------A Good Night
------------------------Beginner Workout
------------------------Core Intermediate Training
------------------------Restorative Yoga
------------------------Strength Balance...
----------------sports & recreation
------------------------AEV Project: Wrangler
------------------------BASE Jumping#1
------------------------Bros. Surf Odyssey
------------------------Downhill Mt Mike
------------------------Kayaking: China #2
------------------------Maui Wind and Surf
------------------------Northern Escapes
------------------------Profile Tanner Hall...
----------------food, wine & beverage
------------------------Best of Champagne
------------------------Darroze & Roux
------------------------Martinez/Mossimann
------------------------Petrossian & Osborn
------------------------Senderens & Peskias
------------------------Taste! Kesseler
------------------------Taste! Tinhorn Creek
----------------nature & ecology
------------------------Caves
------------------------Deserts
------------------------Fresh Water
------------------------From Pole to Pole
------------------------Great Plains
------------------------Ice Worlds
------------------------Jungles
------------------------Mountains...
----------------motoring, aviation & nautical
------------------------Boating Etiquette
------------------------Cause for Alarm
------------------------Fisker Coachbuild
------------------------Light Jets
------------------------million Dollar Yacht
------------------------Singapore
------------------------Surfing in Tahiti
------------------------Wheels - Saleen
----------------art & culture
------------------------Art: Andy Warhol
------------------------Asia: Rookies
------------------------Beijing: Iconic City
------------------------Beijing: Today
------------------------Chinese Art Villages
------------------------Dewitt & Wiesmann
------------------------Dominique/Bouchet
------------------------Donald Sultan...
--------cinema
----------------new releases
----------------action & thriller
----------------comedy
----------------drama
----------------kids & family
----------------imax hd
----------------classics & holiday season
----------------international
----------------documentary & short
----------------mature
--------radio/cd/dvd

internet

movements
--------natural beauty
--------landmark
--------taking flight
--------in the wild
--------nature's majesty
--------animals of the wild

delight
--------concierge
--------in-room dining
--------restaurants
--------spa

guest individualization
--------my messages
--------my folio
--------language
--------parental control
--------help


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