Oldecam and Notaspringchick give you a personal consumers view in video form

                                                                                                                                                       William Oldecam Hoehne          Joyce Notaspringchick Chow                               

Video responses welcome and encouraged

What will be the main difference between Television in 2009 an ten years from now? Basically how you view it.       Notes From our Video on what is consumer electronics      Not the quality of the products but lack of knowledge about them        LG Xenon Notes for video review 

The future of the consumer electronics industry is still in front of us

Oldecam and Notaspringchick CEA Forum 2009 holiday forecast wrap 2   Oldecam and Notaspringchick on kindle pc 1  Oldecam and Notaspringchick holiday forecast part 1 CEA 2009 Forum wrap-up  

Oldecam and Notaspringchick with I stage 2009 final part  CEA Forum 2009 I Stage part 5 Oldecam and Notaspringchick  What are consumer electronics part 5 Oldecam and Notaspringchick 

 Consumer electronics media storage part 4 Oldecam Notaspringchick   3DME with Oldecam and Notaspringchick for Halloween     CEA Forum I stage part 3 Oldecam and Notaspringchick

   CEA Industry Forum 2009 wrap 3 Oldecam and Notaspringchick    3DME 720p final part with the Bikini Czar   3dme the future of high def tv part 3 Oldecam and Notaspringchick 

  3dme 10-26 ocean 1080 P      2009 Cea forum wrap up 2 Oldecam Notaspringchick  3dme 10-25 test par 2 with Bikini Czar   Not the cookie diet you think wrap up Oldecam and Notaspringchick

 3DME 720p test part one with the Bikini Czar    Media storage types part 1 Oldecam Notaspringchick    Cookie diet part 3 Oldecam Notaspringchick     Digital rights management part 1

 Oldecam Notaspringchick  More on digital rights with Oldecam and Notaspringchick  Media storage devices part 1 Oldecam Notaspringchick  Cookie diet next part Oldecam Notaspringchick

What do you do with that old electric shaver part 1 Oldecam Notaspringchick    What are consumer electronics part 1 with Oldecam and Notaspringchick

 Canon T1i part 5 review Oldecam and Notaspringchick  Panasonic Close Curves electric shaver review with Notaspringchick   Xenon review part 2 Oldecam and Notaspringchick 

 Latte Communications Tech Toys at UPP ESPY Gifting Suite    What is the TM1 with Oldecam and Notaspringchick   LG Xenon review part 1 Oldecam and Notaspringchick  

Canon t1i review part 3 Oldecam and Notaspringchick    Canon t1i review part 4 Oldecam and Notaspringchick   Canon T1i review part 2 Oldecam and Notaspringchick

 Canon t1i review part 1 Oldecam and Notaspringchick   World's First Digital Accordion at NAMM    Ed Hardy Guitars by Yamaha at NAMM

Joby earpiece review with Notaspringchick  Zoom recorder with Notaspringchick  Oregon Scientific New Products with Joyce Chow  Provo Craft Demo Cricut Expression Electronic Cutter with Joyce Chow

 Monster ear turbines review with Oldecam Notaspringchick part 2  Monster ear turbines review part 1 with Oldecam and Notaspringchick   Oregon Scientific New Products with Joyce Chow

 Kodak Z980 HD Point and Shoot Fun with Notaspringchick Kodak ZX1 Pocket HD Video   CEA Holiday forecast part 3     Introducing SlotMusic and SlotRadio by Sandisk

JVC CES Press conference part   Palm Press Conference at CES 2009   2009 CES day 2 wrap up part 1  Thermapak press conference at 2009 CES   2009 CES Innovations wrap up final part  2009 CES Innovations part 4 

 2009 CES Netgear press conference   Eton at CES  Notaspringchick and Tri Specs    2009 CES innovations wrap part 3   2009 CES Innovations wrap up part 2 

 Oldecam and Notaspringchick with CES Innovations 2009 wrap part 1     World’s First Placeshifting HD DVR at CES 2009   2009 CES day 2 wrap up part 1  Thermapak press conference at 2009 CES

   2009 CES Innovations wrap up final part  2009 CES Innovations part 4  2009 CES Netgear press conference   Eton at CES  Notaspringchick and Tri Specs     2009 CES innovations wrap part 3   

2009 CES Innovations wrap up part 2   Oldecam and Notaspringchick with CES Innovations 2009 wrap part 1     World’s First Placeshifting HD DVR at CES 2009  Thermapak review with Oldecam and Notaspringchick 

Motorola Bluetooth H15 Review with Notaspringchick   Oldecam with his review of h780 Motorola headset part 1   CEA 2008 holiday forecast part 1   I-Stage part 1 at CEA CEA Holiday forecast part 2  CEA Forum day 2 part 1 

Sandisk the future of Music   The new Ipod with Oldecam and Notaspringchick   Comments on the new Ipod part 2  T-Mobiles G1 Google phone part 2  Zune intro part 2  

 Consumer electronics disposal part 2   T-Mobile G1 part 1      Oldecam on the XDE-DVD  Zune part 1   Comments on Google Chrome part 1    Comments on Google Chrome part 2

Batteries & Media never enough of either      Software drives the sale of hardware    Software drives the sale of Hardware, pt 2   Digital camera's new may not be better  Consumer Electronics disposal  

Blu-ray and BD live explanation with demonstration pt 1   BD live demonstration pt 2,Oldecam & Notaspringchick  Oldecam & Notaspringchick cell phones and driving safe  Notaspringchick & Oldecam Cell phones and driving safe pt 2

Oldecam and Notaspringchick on battery chargers    Oldecam & Notaspringchick on Blu-ray with a pro panel POV   we're here with Home Media Expo wrap up pt 3  Home Media Expo wrap up part 2  Oldecam and Notaspringchick with EMA expo wrap part1

Notaspringchick part 3 expo wrap up  Notaspringchick expo wrap up  Notaspringchick with expo wrap up pt one  Oldecam & Notaspringchick digital camera's  Oldecam and Notaspringchick digital camera's   Notaspringchick 5-27 cell phone laws

Transform Your TV into a Work of Art  Cadillac Provoq World Premiere at CES 2008  Electronics Stronger Than a Hyena  Cell Phone Watch and Pocket Watch   Don't throw your old tv set out just yet

                                                                                                                                                     (C) MBN 2009  William Oldecam Hoehne   Joyce Notaspringchick Chow     

CEA ANNOUNCES BEST OF INNOVATIONS 2010 DESIGN AND ENGINEERING HONOREES

Innovations Award Honorees On Display at 2010 CES

New York, NY, November 10, 2009 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today announced its International CES Best of Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering award honorees. Sponsored by CEA, and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the International CES Innovations awards honor advancements in design and engineering in 36 consumer electronics product categories.

“Our 2010 Best of Innovations award honorees feature the products with the most innovative design and engineering from across the CE industry,” said Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of CEA. “These products represent the spirit of innovation on display across the 2010 CES showfloor and we congratulate all the finalists for their design and engineering prowess.”

The Best of Innovations awards are given to the most honored products across 36 different categories, including the new software and online content categories of: electronic gaming software, online audio/video content delivery, online retail and social networks. Innovations honorees will be featured in the Innovations Showcase in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center at the 2010 International CES.

The Best of Innovations designation is awarded to products that earn the highest honors from a panel of judges, which include engineers, independent designers and journalists. Award honorees will also be displayed at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, in the Venetian Ballroom of the Venetian.

The Best of Innovations honorees for 2010 are:

For more information on the International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering awards, including photos and descriptions of all honorees, visit http://www.cesweb.org/awards/innovations/default.asp .

    The consumer electronics industry covers a wide and ever increasing area of the market.

Written by William Herman

The flagship 7.1-channel RSX-1560, provides 7x100W of class D power (with assignable channels for bi-amp or second-zone use), four HDMI v1.3 inputs, and 1080p/24Hz Faroudja video processing, with assignable 12V triggers and RS-232C serial connectivity for easy integration into a customized system-all in a 4U rack-mountable package. Suggested retail price in USD is $2599.00.

Doug Henderson, Rotel's V.P. of Marketing & Sales said, "The RSX-1560 is the flagship of the new Rotel line which represents a new direction in innovation and industrial design.  We are proud to be honored and receive this award."

As a widely renowned consumer technology awards program that began in 1976, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards recognize achievements in product design and engineering.  It is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the voice of industrial design, committed to advancing the profession through education, information, community and advocacy.

The Rotel RSX-1560 will be displayed at the 2009 International CES which runs January 8-11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase will feature honorees by product category at the Sands Expo and Convention Center at the Venetian Hotel, Booth #72062.  Best of Innovations honoree products will also be displayed at the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, next to Experience CEA and at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES on Tuesday, January 6, 2009.

 

Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries.  Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.

Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured on www.CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.

About Rotel Electronics
Rotel audio products are known worldwide for their quality, reliability, value, and, above all, exceptional sound reproduction. Since 1961, Rotel has utilized the resources of its formidable international design team and has manufactured its products in its own sophisticated production facilities. Rotel proudly offers a complete range of electronics that have consistently received critical acclaim and coveted industry awards. With substantial investment in new technologies and manufacturing, Rotel is prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving specialty electronics marketplace.

U.S. Consumer Electronics Industry to Reach $173 Billion in 2008, $183 Billion in 2009

ARLINGTON, Va.-The consumer electronics industry will see overall shipment revenues top $173 billion in the United States in 2008, according to new data released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. The semi-annual U.S. Consumer Electronics Sales and Forecast shows CE shipment revenues will grow by 7.3 percent this year, reaching more than $183 billion by 2009.

“The CE industry is a backbone of economic activity in this country,” said CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. “In a tough economy, consumers turn to CE products for many reasons – from entertaining in the home to telecommuting to save gas. Such factors – and access to global consumers through free trade – help the CE industry to flourish while growth rates of other industries have either stalled or declined. Consumers don’t want to live without CE products and continue to crave the latest gadgets and innovations our industry has to offer.”

This latest forecast increases CEA’s projection for 2008 shipment revenues, last updated in January 2008, by $2 billion. Leading the way are digital displays, with shipment revenues approaching $28 billion. DTV shipments represent 16 percent of all CE shipment revenues. With the switch to digital television occurring on February 17, 2009, unit sales for digital displays will accelerate, climbing 24 percent this year, while retail prices will fall by 11 percent.

“LCD TVs dominate the digital display market,” said Steve Koenig, CEA’s director of industry analysis. “With prices continuing to drop, consumers are deciding the time is right to upgrade to digital. By the end of the year, more than 60 percent of U.S. households will have at least one digital television.”

Video games also remain a hot category as revenues once again reach record highs. Video gaming wholesale revenues will total more than $21 billion in 2008. Video game software is the dollar driver, buoyed by a burgeoning installed base of next-generation consoles. With the help of blockbuster gaming titles and franchises, gaming software shipment dollars will grow 27 percent this year and 23 percent in 2009. Portable video game systems will also shine in 2008 as consumers continue to seek CE products they can use anywhere, anytime.

Consumers’ desire to stay entertained and informed at all times is also propelling smartphones to new levels. Smartphones will see revenue growth of 51 percent this year, comprising 28 percent of total wireless handset shipments.

“Consumers are lining up in front of retail stores to get their hands on the latest smartphones,” says Koenig. “When it comes to cell phones, call and texting features are not enough for many consumers these days. They want the ability to check email, surf the Internet, play games, watch videos, listen to music and navigate to new locations all on one device. Smartphones provide all this and more.”

Providing greater perspective on the industry, the mid-year edition of the U.S. Consumer Electronics Sales and Forecast brings forward brand new forecasts and analysis. Included for the first time is a technology penetration forecast for U.S. households. Leveraging CEA industry forecasts and consumer research, this analysis illustrates the maximum market potential for core CE technologies. The forecast also features a global perspective. In a joint effort from CEA and GfK research, worldwide retail sales forecasts for 12 major CE categories is included adding insight on global CE sales volumes and growth.

In crafting the forecast for the industry, CEA employs a consensus approach collecting inputs from manufacturers and other industry constituents across the entire CE value chain. The mid-year forecast has the most member participation to date with nearly 90 companies supplying CEA with their take on industry sales volumes and growth.

U.S. Consumer Electronics Sales and Forecasts 2004-2009 (July 2008) is published twice a year, in January and July. It was designed and formulated by CEA, the most comprehensive source of sales data, forecasts, consumer research and historical trends for the consumer electronics industry. Please cite any information to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. The complete report is available free to CEA member companies. Non-members may purchase the study for $2,000 exclusively at mycea.CE.org/.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $173 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

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The future of the consumer electronics industry is still in front of us

Written By William Hoehne

ASUSTek makes another "Eee" wave

ASUSTek introduces new Eee PCs; further expanding and enhancing global netbook market

LG and Samsung Join Forces to Develop and Promote North American Mobile Digital TV Standard

- Agreement signed on May 14, 2008

- Companies are jointly developing and proposing technology for a mobile/handheld DTV standard to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC)

- LG President and CTO Woo Paik: "LG and Samsung are already world-class in digital TV and mobile communications. Through this collaboration, we also have an opportunity to lead the North American mobile DTV market."

- Samsung President, Digital Media Business JongWoo Park: "Our collaboration on North American mobile DTV standardization will help accelerate the ATSC standardization of mobile TV technology, which will benefit both consumers and broadcasters."

SEOUL, South Korea, May 14 - LG Electronics (LG) and Samsung Electronics (Samsung), which together lead the global digital TV market, announced today that they will propose their jointly developed technology as the North American technology standard for mobile DTV.
 

Samsung and LG held a signing ceremony at Seoul Plaza Hotel in Seoul, Korea, on May 14, 2008. Executives from the two companies attended the event, including Woo Paik, LG's President and CTO, and JongWoo Park, President of Samsung Digital Media Business.
 

At the ceremony, the two companies agreed to cooperate in order to assure rapid adoption by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) of a single common in-band mobile DTV standard.
 

Technology for the jointly proposed system will reflect the findings of the IDOV (Independent Demonstration of Viability) conducted by the Association of Maximum Service Television (MSTV) on behalf of the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC). A report on IDOV will be submitted by the OMVC to the ATSC.
 

The jointly promoted mobile DTV solution uses the existing terrestrial digital TV broadcast bandwidth, with no impact on existing digital TV and with minimum broadcasting equipment investment.
 

"LG and Samsung are already world-class in digital TV and mobile communications," said LG President and Chief Technology Officer Woo Paik. "Through this collaboration, we also have an opportunity to lead the North American mobile DTV market."
 

Added JongWoo Park, President of Samsung Digital Media Business: "Our collaboration on North American mobile DTV standardization will help accelerate the ATSC standardization of mobile TV technology, which will benefit both consumers and broadcasters."
 

ATSC is expected to adopt the mobile/handheld DTV standard for the North American market in early 2009 following trials of the technology by the Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC), a group of leading U.S. broadcasters who are vigorously promoting the development and early deployment of mobile DTV.
 

According to a study commissioned by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), with the adoption of a single ATSC mobile/handheld DTV standard, the U.S. market for mobile DTV phones will reach 130 million units by the end of 2012, with the market for portable media device mobile DTV receivers growing to include an additional 25 million units. (Source: "Study of the Impact of Multiple Systems for Mobile/Handheld Digital Television," BIA Financial Network, January 14, 2008.)
 

About LG Electronics, Inc.
 

LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications, employing more than 82,000 people working in 114 operations including 82 subsidiaries around the world. With 2007 global sales of USD 44 billion, LG is comprised of four business units - Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. LG is the world's leading producer of mobile handsets, flat panel TVs, air conditioners, front-loading washing machines, optical storage products, DVD players and home theater systems. For more information, please visit http://www.lge.com/.
 

About Samsung Electronics
 

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of five main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, Telecommunication Business and Digital Appliance Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.com/.
 

Source: LG Electronics, Inc.; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Web site: http://www.lge.com/
http://www.samsung.com/
 

DALLAS TX - April 1, 2008 -- Trumpet Mobile and RadioShack Corporation (NYSE: RSH) today announced the nationwide availability of Trumpet Mobile's prepaid wireless services at more than 4,300 RadioShack neighborhood locations. As one of the fastest growing prepaid wireless service providers, Trumpet Mobile is a pioneer in the prepaid mobile money transfer market, which allows subscribers the unique ability to make Western Union money transfers within the U.S. and to Latin America and the Caribbean from their mobile phones.

Our $199 KPC announced at CES will use Foresight Linux.
To find out more about KPC, visit: http://us.shuttle.com/kpc  


Shuttle Teams with Foresight Linux on $199 KPC
City of Industry, CA, March 4, 2008

Shuttle today announced that the newly launched $199 KPC will feature the Foresight Linux operating system. With an intuitive interface and user focused design, Foresight does away with the need for users to be familiar with Linux.

A host of the latest software is packaged with the operating system, giving users convenient and enjoyable access to music, photos, videos, documents, and the Internet. Even keeping up-to-date with the latest features and fixes is a simple process with the user friendly update button.

Foresight uses the revolutionary Conary® Package Manager developed by rPath and distributed as Open Source software under the terms of the Common Public License. With the Conary® Package Manager, the system updates only the specific files in packages which need to be updated so updating takes little time and bandwidth.

Shuttle’s KPC includes many software packages already installed, including the OpenOffice.org® office suite, the Firefox® web browser, the Pidgin instant messenger, the Banshee music player, the Totem movie player, the F-Spot photo organizer, and Compiz for 3D desktop effects

The XPC based Surveillance System announced at CES officially launched on Fri (1/25).
Press release is below. Product website is here: http://us.shuttle.com/G2_3000SS.aspx


Shuttle Launches XPC Based Surveillance
City of Industry , CA , January 25, 2008

 

First unveiled at CES 2008, Shuttle today announced the official launch of its XPC based surveillance system. Available in two flavors – 8 channels or 16 channels – and packed with the latest hardware and smart software, the G2 3000SS is equipped to handle just about any home or business security need.

With best in market hardware MPEG4 compression, real time recording capability, as high as D1 video quality, and the extra security and stability of Linux, this system is hard to beat. The ready to use software is advanced, yet user friendly, with an interface filled with buttons that resemble those on a DVD player. It even allows for more than one authorized user to remotely watch live feeds and recorded videos from virtually anywhere in the world.

Other treasures inside the classic cube include Intel’s Dual Core processor, NVIDIA’s GeForce 7200 graphics, 7.1 HD audio, and Shuttle’s exclusive ICE cooling technology. There’s even room for 2 hard drives, allowing up to 1.5TB of storage for days of continuous video recordings. Just burn the videos to optional DVD (or standard CD) whenever convenient.

Vivitar® Debuts Limited Edition, Fashion-Forward Digital Camera

CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA – Vivitar®, a leading global marketer of digital cameras, video recorders and entertainment devices, announces the debut of the limited edition, gold-finished Vivitar 7500i.

With the elegant Vivitar 7500i, Vivitar is making a statement, both with its design and performance, that this is not only a camera, but also a personal, digital entertainment fashion accessory. The gold Vivitar 7500i completes Vivitar’s line of fashionable 7-Megapixel cameras. The stylish 7-Megapixel Vivitar 7500i combines a full complement of digital entertainment features, including an MP3 player, personal media player, 5X digital zoom, 3” LCD display and 1 GB SD card.

“With the gold-finished 7500i, Vivitar is making a bold statement about the role that a product such as this is able to play in a consumer’s lifestyle,” said Eric Cole, Vice President of Operations, Vivitar® North America. “The 7500i is a stunning fashion accessory yet also a sophisticated digital camera that beautifully captures all of the special moments in consumers’ lives.”

The Vivitar 7500i is available in stores and online at a suggested retail of $349.00.  Visit www.vivitar.com for additional information.

About Vivitar®

Based in Southern California for nearly 70 years Vivitar Corporation (Vivitar®) has cultivated a rich heritage of photographic product development and imaging technology innovation.

Vivitar® is a leading brand of digital and film cameras and offers a complete line of photographic products including digital cameras, digital video recorders, 35 mm SLR cameras, binoculars and flashes.

Vivitar®’s line of high-quality, affordable digital cameras ranges from entry-level VGA cameras to 10-megapixel digital cameras with zoom optics. The ViviCam series of digital cameras is one of the broadest product lines of digital cameras on the market today spanning the spectrum of interest from novice through pro-sumer digital photographer.  Vivitar® offers 12-megpixel, 10-megpixel, 8-megapixel, 7-megapixel, 6-megapixel and 3-megapixel digital cameras.

Vivitar® has offices in the United States, Hong Kong, UK, France and Canada and is an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary of Tempe, Arizona-based digital entertainment product company Syntax-Brillian Corporation.  Vivitar® products are distributed worldwide through a wide variety of stores, merchants and dealers. Vivitar® products can be purchased in specialty stores, photography stores, mass merchants, drug store chains, warehouse super-stores and on-line.

For information, please visit our Web site at www.vivitar.com or email info@vivitar.com.

About Syntax-Brillian Corporation

Syntax-Brillian Corporation (www.syntaxbrillian.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs, digital cameras, and microdisplay entertainment products.

The company's lead products include its Olevia™ brand (www.olevia.com) high definition widescreen LCD and LCoS™ televisions — one of the fastest growing global TV brands — and Vivitar® brand (www.vivitar.com) digital still and video cameras.  Syntax-Brillian has built an Asian supply chain coupled with an international manufacturing and distribution network to support worldwide retail sales channels and position the company as a market leader in consumer digital entertainment products. 

Olevia™, Brillian™, LCoS™ and Vivitar® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Syntax-Brillian Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

DIGITAL FOCI INTRODUCES “POCKET ALBUM”

DIGITAL KEY CHAIN PHOTO VIEWER

Carry up to 74 Photos Everywhere You Go on

1.5-inch Color LCD Screen with 8MB of Internal Memory

Los Angeles, California, October 9, 2007 -- Digital Foci, Inc. http://www.digitalfoci.com announced today “Pocket Album,” a digital keychain photo viewer with a 1.5-inch color LCD screen that lets you carry your favorite photos right in your pocket to share and relive your photo moments wherever you go.  Pocket Album holds a selection of up to 74 pictures with its 8MB internal memory.  Photos can be viewed by scrolling manually or through an automatic photo slideshow with adjustable slideshow intervals.

 

The Perfect Holiday Gift

Pocket Album includes user-friendly Photo Viewer Software that makes it easy to convert JPG or BMP images from your computer to Pocket Album.  You can crop and rotate any photos you wish to transfer, and then automatically resize the photos for optimal storage and display on the digital keychain.  The perfect sentimental gift, you can even preload precious photo moments on Pocket Album to give to friends and family for the holidays.

Pocket Album runs on Lithium-ion batteries with up to 9 hours of battery life. The batteries can be easily recharged with the included AC adapter or with the USB cable by connecting it to your computer.  Pocket Album also features a built-in clock with automatic on/off timer. LCD contrast is adjustable for choosing your optimal viewing angle.

Pocket Album Features:

Priced at $39.95, the Pocket Album digital keychain measures 2.2” x 1.6” x 0.5” and weighs only 1.2 oz.  It is available in Black, Silver, and Blue and includes a USB cable, USB-AC Adapter, Resource Disc, Photo Viewer Software, and User’s Guide.  Pocket Album is available immediately and is compatible with both Windows and Mac.  For more information, see www.digitalfoci.com or http://www.digitalfoci.com/pocket_album.html.

 

About Digital Foci

Digital Foci helps consumers manage and enjoy their digital content collection easily.  The company enhances people’s lives by allowing them to seamlessly move digital photos, video, and music from one place to another. With Digital Foci products, consumers are able to enjoy any of their digital content on any device without ever worrying about format compatibility.  Digital Foci products include digital picture frames, photo displays, storage devices, and card readers for transfer, storage, and management optimized for any setting where you choose to enjoy your digital content.  

Digital Foci (pronounced “foe-sigh”) is the plural form of the word “focus” and symbolizes the many distinct points where light and sound converge and diverge.  It is at these digital focus points (or foci) where you view and share your digital pictures, watch your digital video, listen to your digital music, and access your digital files.

Samsung SDI to Develop the Industry's First wVGA OLED Panel

PenTile RGB Technology from Clairvoyante, Inc. Makes It Possible to Overcome Performance and Manufacturing Challenges Typical of High-Resolution OLED Panels

CUPERTINO, Calif. & SEOUL, South Korea --- Oct. 9, 2007 Samsung SDI will produce the world's first high-resolution active matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED) panel, using PenTile(R) subpixel rendering technology from Clairvoyante, Inc. By incorporating Clairvoyante's PenTile RGB technology, Samsung SDI is able to develop the first handheld wVGA (480 x 800) OLED PenTile RGB panel, overcoming the manufacturing and performance challenges that have previously complicated high-resolution OLED production.

At 3.08-inch diagonal, this first wVGA OLED panel will optimize emerging applications for handheld Web browsers, GPS and video, where exceptional detail and viewability is required. Samsung SDI OLED technology can result in the industry's thinnest packages for mobile applications and produces power-efficient displays with extraordinary viewing characteristics.

Currently, OLEDs are available in display formats only up to qVGA (240 x 320). Until now, OLED manufacturers have been challenged to achieve formats of greater than qVGA that also retain the lifetime and performance necessary for the handheld market. PenTile technology makes it possible to attain this improved performance by eliminating one-third of the subpixels while maintaining the same display resolution.

Samsung SDI anticipates a strong future for OLED technology, recently investing in additional capacity to support new demand. Industry research group Display Search shares this optimism, predicting that the AMOLED market to grow to US$5.58 billion by 2011, up from US$220.5 million in 2007. Samsung has been fabricating OLED panels since August 2002, with applications in car audio, electronic games, MP3 players and recently cell phones.

"Our partnership with Clairvoyante will create a new PenTile OLED panel that will lead the handheld market with a power-efficient, high-resolution OLED panel that supports continued innovation in emerging handheld applications," said Sung-Chul Kim, Samsung SDI vice president.

Availability

Samples are expected to be available in the first quarter of 2008, with mass production anticipated by the third quarter of 2008. The new module will be demonstrated at Flat Panel Display International in Yokohama, Japan at Pacifico Yokohama October 24-26 in Samsung SDI's booth #571 and Clairvoyante's booth #781.

Specifications: 3.08 inch PenTile RGB OLED from Samsung SDI -0-

"Samsung SDI's commitment to supporting the growing OLED market will result in small/medium displays that are increasingly competitive with LCDs," said Joel Pollack, president and chief executive officer for Clairvoyante, Inc. "Using PenTile technology, Samsung SDI can more quickly capitalize on this market growth by overcoming production hurdles to create high-resolution displays."

About Samsung SDI

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. is the world's leading company in the display and energy businesses. Founded in 1970, Samsung SDI employs 28,000 people in 15 global offices and 3 R&D centers in 10 countries.

The company produces display products including PDP, OLED, LCD for mobile phone, slim CRTs, and VFD. The company also makes rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries and lithium polymer batteries for mobile applications.

Samsung SDI has a proven track record in the world mobile display industry, with the leading global market share. In 2006, the company generated more than US$2.2 billion in annual revenue in the mobile display sector.

Also Samsung SDI is striving with endless efforts to build up the image of global company of trust and respect. It has introduced 'Sustainability Management' for the first time in Korea, which is being the topic in the 21st century management. Please visit http://www.samsungsdi.com/contents/en/main.jsp.

About Clairvoyante

Clairvoyante, Inc. develops and licenses unique pixel architectures and algorithms to the flat-panel display industry. The company's proprietary subpixel rendering technology optimizes the performance of next-generation LCD displays in terms of brightness, resolution and power consumption. Founded in July 2000, Clairvoyante maintains offices in Sebastopol and Cupertino, Calif. The company's investors include American River Ventures, Intel Capital, Pacifica Fund, Rocket Ventures, Selby Venture Partners, The Angels' Forum and Yasuda Capital. For more information, visit http://www.clairvoyante.com.

Logo and Clairvoyante are trademarks/service marks of Clairvoyante, Inc. PenTile is a registered trademark of Clairvoyante, Inc.

New 32-Inch LCD TVs from Envision Peripherals Inc. Deliver High Performance at Budget-Friendly Prices

The sleek new high-performance L32W661 32-inch LCD HDTV from Envision Peripherals Inc. (EPI) delivers an extraordinary home theater experience at a budget-friendly $649 price. (Photo: Business Wire)

FREMONT, Calif.--Envision Peripherals Inc. (EPI), home to the AOC and Envision branded displays, today expanded its line of high-performance LCD TVs with the introduction of two new 32-inch units that deliver an extraordinary home theater experience at budget friendly prices.

Priced at $649, the Envision L32W661 offers impressive high-resolution picture quality with a 16.9 aspect ratio (1366 X 768 pixels) and a 1200:1 contrast ratio, and the ultra-fast 8 millisecond response time ensures smooth fast-action movement with virtually no ghosting.

The Envision L32W661 features one PC input and two High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) inputs, which simplify cabling and deliver crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video quality. The advanced connectivity allows simultaneous access to multiple digital multimedia content sources such as cable or satellite set-top boxes, DVR devices, Blu-ray players, game consoles or digital video cameras, making it ideal for college dorm rooms or other multi-purpose spaces.

Integrated with both an advanced ATSC receiver and a Clear QAM tuner, the Envision L32W661 is designed to receive over-the-air High Definition broadcasts and decode clear channels of digital cable transmissions without requiring a separate set-top receiver box.

Balancing style and functionality, the sleek L32W661 has a 178-degree viewing angle and can be easily mounted on a wall, providing a clear view from almost any point in a room while at the same time conserving valuable space. The versatile unit also features a multiple picture mode with normal, zoom, wide and cinema options.

The L32W661 comes complete with a multi-function remote, built-in 16 watt speakers and an all-digital S/PDIF interface that ensures compatibility with the latest home theater components.

Also available from EPI is the Envision L32W698, which comes with similar features and a single HDMI input for the suggested retail price of $649. EPI products are available through leading national and regional retailers and select online outlets.

About EPI

Envision Peripheral's branded displays, AOC and Envision, are produced by the world's largest display manufacturer, Hong Kong-based TPV, which ranked #16 in the 2006 Business Week global “Information Technology 100.” The affordably priced brands lead the high quality, price performance display market and are consistently praised for advanced performance, higher resolutions, surprisingly low prices, plug-and-play simplicity, built-in features, user controls and 1-year factory warranty. Envision Peripherals Inc. is located in Fremont, Calif. To learn more about EPI, visit www.aocmonitor.com/epius and http://www.envisiondisplay.com/main.asp.

JVC Offers First Plug-and-Play HD Radio(TM) Receiver

CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 27 -- JVC Mobile Entertainment announced today that it is offering the industry's first plug-and-play HD Radio receiver. The new transportable for car and home, KT-HDP1, is currently shipping to Best Buy stores across the country.

"It is with great enthusiasm that we launch this new HD Radio product that is both low priced and easy for consumers to install in their cars and at home," said JVC Mobile Entertainment, Chad Vogelsong, General Manager, Marketing. "Following the overwhelming sales of our HD Radio head unit, the KD-HDR1, this transportable is the first of several new JVC HD Radio products that will be coming to market over the next 18 months."

An AM/FM/HD Radio multicast tuner, the KT-HDP1 adapts to most vehicles and has three installation options: a do-it-yourself car install kit that does not require removing the radio; a simple home kit; and, a professional car kit that does require removing existing radios. HD Radio data is showcased on a full dot matrix LCD display. Other features include white backlight and blue key illumination, 5-way navigation keys, 18FM and 6 AM preset channels HD Radio station scan and seek and 3.5 mini plug audio out. Suggested retail price is $129 for the tuner itself plus $49 for the home and do-it-yourself car kits or $39 for the provision car installation kit.

About HD Radio Broadcasting

HD Radio(TM) broadcasting is crystal-clear, subscription-free digital AM and FM radio. It's your local radio stations, gone digital. More than 1,500 stations across the country are now broadcasting with HD Radio technology, offering over 700 new HD2 Multicasting channels to their local communities with unique new content devoted to everything from classic to new country, blues to the BBC, tropical to eclectic chill-out. HD Radio receivers offer valuable information across their display screens, such as song title, artist, traffic, weather, news, school closings and other emergency alerts. HD Radio broadcasting offers vastly superior sound: AM sounds like FM stereo; FM is CD- like quality. With an HD Radio receiver, all of this new programming and more is free, no monthly subscription fees. For more information about HD Radio stations, Please visit http://www.hdradio.com/.

About JVC Mobile Entertainment

JVC Mobile Entertainment is a part of JVC Mobile Company of America, a division of JVC Americas Corp. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Victor Company of Japan, Limited. JVC is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated mobile, audio and video products that use superior technologies to deliver high quality sound and images. For more information, please visit www.mobile.jvc.com.

HD Radio(TM) and the HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. Other product and company names may be trademarks of their respective companies

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September 24, 2007 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Boost Mobile Introduces Its Most Feature-Rich Phone Ever with ''Unlimited by Boost'' Flat Rate Wireless Service

Boost Mobile Adds Full-Featured and Stylish Motorola W385 to Its CDMA Handset Lineup

 

Motorola W385 phone available exclusively from Boost Mobile (Photo: Business Wire)

IRVINE, Calif.--Boost Mobile®, a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand and wholly-owned division of Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) has added the Motorola W385 to its Unlimited by Boost® cell phone offerings. The Motorola W385 is Boost Mobile’s most feature-rich phone ever with Bluetooth®, GPS, 4x Digital Zoom VGA Camera, Text and Multi-Media Messaging, Wireless Web, access to AOL®, Yahoo!® and MSN® Instant Messaging, Hands-free Speakerphone with Voice-Activated Dialing and Voice Recorder, and Customizable Photo Caller ID.

The Motorola W385 also includes demo versions of entertainment applications, such as Boost® Hookt, one the world’s largest mobile community chat rooms and Boost® loopt, a popular location-based social mapping service that enables mobile phone users to share their location, status messages, photos and other on-the-go experiences with friends. A monthly subscription charge is required with the full version of these applications.

“The W385 is among the most feature-rich phones available from any regional flat-rate prepaid wireless service,” said Neil Lindsay, vice president of product management, Boost Mobile. “And the handset comes preloaded with some of today’s hottest mobile social networking applications, and connects customers to Boost Mobile’s extensive selection of Real Music Ringtones, Exclusive Wallpapers and Java®-enabled Games and Applications.”

The Boost-branded phone doubles as a youth fashion accessory, including a two-toned color combination of Café Brown and Black Slate, Bright Color TFT Internal Screen, and vertically-oriented External Black-out Screen – all packaged in a sleek, fashionable soft-touch design.

Boost Mobile is offering the first month of unlimited voice service from the home calling area free of charge. The offer requires the purchase and new activation of a Motorola W385 phone that is available now for $129.99 at participating wireless dealers and Radio Shack® locations throughout California and Texas, and online at www.boostmobile.com. California and Texas residents can locate their nearest independent wireless dealer offering Unlimited by Boost by calling 1-877-TLK-MORE (855-6673) or online at www.boostmobile.com.

About Unlimited by Boost

Unlimited by Boost® is a wireless service available from Boost Mobile in parts of California and Texas that offers local residents unlimited local and nationwide long distance calling from their home calling area for a fixed monthly price from $45 to $55 depending on location. Customers making or receiving calls outside of their home calling area are charged 15 cents per minute. As with all service plans available from Boost Mobile, there are no term contracts, credit checks or activation fees.

Unlimited by Boost offers California and Texas residents a significantly larger home calling area than current competing flat rate wireless services in these markets, and the service operates on the robust nationwide CDMA network, providing customers with high-quality wireless service that enables them to use their mobile phones virtually anywhere in the U.S., while connected to the Nationwide Sprint Network.

Additionally, Unlimited by Boost customer benefits, offered at no additional charge, include voice mail, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling, and text messages received. Customers can purchase plans including unlimited text messaging for flat monthly rates ranging from $50-$60 depending on location. For those who do not have an unlimited text messaging plan, text messages received are included at no extra charge and only 10 cents per message to send. This does not include charges for multimedia messages.

Boost Mobile launched its Unlimited by Boost service with advertising support in California and Texas approximately three months ago and has already signed on more than 100,000 customers. The introduction of Unlimited by Boost marks Boost Mobile’s first product and service offering to take advantage of the Sprint CDMA network technology. Boost Mobile will continue to sell and support both Pay-As-You-Go and Boost Premium Prepaid^SM (hybrid) wireless services and handsets nationwide that operate on the Sprint Nextel iDEN network.

About Boost Mobile

Based in Irvine, California, Boost Mobile, LLC, a division of Sprint Nextel Corporation, (NYSE:S), is a lifestyle-based telecommunications brand focused on offering premium Pay-As-You-Go wireless phones and services. Boost is among the fastest-growing wireless services in the U.S. and now has more than 4.5 million customers. Experience Boost on the Web at www.boostmobile.com.

 

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 100 PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR “AMERICA AT HOME” PROJECT

In Association with Nikon, Professional Photographers Provided with Nikon COOLPIX S51c WiFi Digital Cameras to Document “What Home Means to Americans in the Beginning of the 21^st Century”

Burlingame, CA, September 19, 2007 – FotoNation.net www.fotonation.net, the FotoNation spin-out company for Internet imaging products and services for the digital photography market, announced today that they are supporting the “America at Home” book project.   In association with Nikon, FotoNation.net is providing 100 Nikon COOLPIX S51c Wi-Fi digital cameras to the professional photographers involved in the project.  Produced by Rick Smolan, the creator of the well-known “A Day in the Life of America” book series, “America at Home” is expected to include several million photos -- the most extensive record of American home life at the beginning of the 21^st century.

Each of the 100 professional photographers involved in the “America at Home” book project will receive a Nikon COOLPIX s51c featuring Nikon’s newest Wi-Fi sharing technology, which allows photographers to instantly send images wirelessly via email or upload photos to Nikon’s new my Picturetown photo sharing and storage site (www.mypicturetown.com) powered by FotoNation.net.

“FotoNation.net is proud to be a supporting sponsor of this project.  Rick Smolan is known for his outstanding contributions to photojournalism and enabling people from around the world to visually experience the mutual connections we have to each other.  We look forward to seeing the compelling images that will emerge from this project,” said Yury Prilutsky, President of FotoNation.net.

About myPicturetown.com

Nikon COOLPIX s51c owners can utilize myPicturetown.com to store up to 2GB of images and movies, providing a valuable back-up to memory card storage.  Nikon s51c users are also able to access myPicturetown.com from their computers and Blackberry® devices, providing instant access to their images anytime, anywhere.  For more information, see www.myPicturetown.com.

About “America at Home”

Beginning September 17^th, 100 of the world’s top photojournalists -- and millions of amateur shutterbugs -- will fan out around the United States to shoot digital photos of the most important place in their lives:  Home, for the “America at Home” book project.  America at Home is produced by Rick Smolan, whose team produced the books, A Day in the Life of America, America 24/7, 24 Hours in Cyberspace and One Digital Day.  The “America at Home” book will be published in March 2008 by Running Press.  For more information, see the website:  www.MyAmericaAtHome.com.

About FotoNation.net

FotoNation.net provides internet imaging products and services for the digital photography market. The company has deep expertise in the development of both wireless connectivity and internet imaging services. FotoNation.net has offices in the United States, Ireland and Russia and is a recent spin-out from its parent company – FotoNation, Inc. www.fotonation.com.   The company’s most recent offering is powering the new Nikon myPicturetown imaging service at www.mypicturetown.com.

For more information, see http://www.fotonation.net .

FOTONATION SELECTED BY SONY PROFESSIONAL PRINTER GROUP TO PROVIDE RED-EYE SOLUTIONS FOR NEW PRODUCTS

New Sony Printers, Sony Picture Station Kiosks, and Software to Incorporate New Technology

Burlingame, CA, September 12, 2007 -- FotoNation, Inc. (www.fotonation.com), a world-leading imaging solutions company for the digital photography industry, announced today that it has been selected by Sony’s Professional Printer Group to provide its award winning digital Red-Eye Correction technology for new professional Sony photo printers, Picture Station Kiosks, and photo application products.

“Sony is a premier provider of superior digital photography products within the industry,” said Eran Steinberg, CEO of FotoNation. “Being selected by Sony as their provider of Red-Eye Correction technology reflects our commitment to providing the highest quality products in the industry for this solution,” he continued.

Sony’s first professional products to incorporate FotoNation’s Red-Eye Correction technology will include Sony’s PictureStation™ Digital Photofinishing System version 4700.

About FotoNation

FotoNation is a world-leading independent provider of embedded imaging solutions for the digital camera industry. The company’s extensive portfolio of patented innovations includes in-camera red-eye removal technology, dust detection and removal, face tracking, and face identification. FotoNation develops innovative solutions, patents, and products to enhance, extend, and simplify the picture taking and sharing experience. Clients include AOL, Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, Microsoft, Minton, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung, Sanyo, and Sony, among others. FotoNation has won numerous awards, including the DIMA 2006 Innovative Product Award and the prestigious 2006 European IST award for its Red-Eye Detection and Correction Technology.  Over half of digital cameras sold today, contain FotoNation Technology.

For more information, see http://www.fotonation.com.

FotoNation® is a  registered trademarks of FotoNation Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Samsung Introduces 60nm-class Processing for 2Gb DDR2 DRAM

ProClip USA Introduces New In-Vehicle Device Holders for TomTom ONE 3^rd Edition.

FOTONATION TECHNOLOGY SHIPS IN

MORE THAN HALF OF DIGITAL CAMERAS SOLD IN 2007

Red-Eye and FaceTracker^TM Lead in Industry Adoption

Burlingame, CA, September 11, 2007 – FotoNation, Inc. (www.fotonation.com), a world leading embedded imaging solutions provider for the digital photography industry, announced today that its award-winning Red-Eye and FaceTracker advanced imaging technologies are installed in more than one out of every two digital cameras sold today.    

FotoNation Red-Eye Technology creates perfect red-eye free photos every time.  The technology finds and corrects red-eye artifacts in digital images caused by a reflection of the camera’s flash off the retina of the eye when photographing in low-light.  With FotoNation’s automatic Red-Eye Technology, the flaw is instantly fixed in-camera, with no software required. 

In addition, FotoNation is also a major supplier of consumer based FaceTracker face detection and tracking technology, with 21 out of 48 new compact digital camera models introduced in the first half of 2007 using the technology.  FaceTracker automatically tracks the presence of a subject’s face in the camera’s viewfinder to assure properly exposed portrait photos that in are in focus every time.  The technology uses a radically new approach to identify, lock, and track up to 10 human faces in an image as they move within the camera preview frame.  Boxes are drawn around each face to provide feedback of correct detection.  Exposure settings are instantly applied, so that faces are never dark, even in poor lighting. 

FotoNation’s innovative technology has won many accolades and awards, including the DIMA 2006 and 2007 and International IST Awards.   The company holds more than 180 pending and granted patents worldwide related to embedded imaging technology.

About FotoNation

FotoNation is a world-leading independent provider of embedded imaging solutions for the digital camera industry. The company’s extensive portfolio of patented innovations includes in-camera red-eye removal technology, dust detection and removal, face tracking, and face identification. FotoNation develops innovative solutions, patents, and products to enhance, extend, and simplify the picture taking and sharing experience. Clients include AOL, Canon, Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, Microsoft, Minton, Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, Samsung, Sanyo, and Sony, among others. FotoNation has won numerous awards, including the DIMA 2006 Innovative Product Award and the prestigious 2006 European IST award for its Red-Eye Detection and Correction Technology.  Over half of digital cameras sold today, contain FotoNation Technology.

For more information, see http://www.fotonation.com.

FotoNation® is a registered trademark of FotoNation Inc. FaceTracker and Red are trademarks of FotoNation Inc.

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Apple and Starbucks Announce Music Partnership

- Apple(R) and Starbucks today announced an exclusive partnership that lets customers wirelessly browse, search for, preview, buy and download music from the iTunes(R) Wi-Fi Music Store at Starbucks onto their iPod(R) touch, iPhone(TM) or PC or Mac(R) running iTunes while at a participating location. When a customer enters a participating location, their device will automatically recognize the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store using a high-speed Wi-Fi wireless network with no connection fee or hotspot login. Customers will be able to browse, search and freely preview millions of songs, including a new "Now Playing" service which displays the name of the song playing in the Starbucks store at that moment, then easily buy and download songs or albums directly to their device. Prices and selection on the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store are the same as on the regular iTunes Store. The service will make its debut at more than 600 Starbucks company-operated locations in New York and Seattle on October 2.

"Getting free access to the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store and the 'Now Playing' service at Starbucks is a great way for customers to discover new music," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Imagine walking into a participating Starbucks, hearing a great song, and being able to instantly download it onto your iPod or iPhone. We think this is very cool."

"With this partnership, we're bringing Apple's leadership in digital music together with not only our retail footprint, but the unique Starbucks experience, to offer customers a world-class digital music experience," said Howard Schultz, chairman, Starbucks Coffee Company. "Introducing this new service is a natural extension of our music strategy which only enhances the retail coffee experience for customers by helping them discover and acquire new music instantly."

After its debut in New York and Seattle on October 2, the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store will continue its national rollout to 350 Starbucks stores in the San Francisco Bay area on November 7; 500 stores in Los Angeles in early February 2008; 300 stores in Chicago in March 2008; and additional markets throughout the US later in 2008.

The iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store at Starbucks will run on the robust T-Mobile HotSpot Wi-Fi network which is available at participating Starbucks locations across the US.

With Apple's legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as Cover Flow(TM), integrated podcasting support, iMix playlist sharing, seamless integration with iPod and iPhone, and the ability to turn previously purchased songs into completed albums at reduced prices, the iTunes Store is the best way for PC and Mac users to legally discover, purchase and download music and video online.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award- winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.

Starbucks Coffee Company provides an uplifting experience that enriches people's lives one moment, one human being, one extraordinary cup of coffee at a time. To share in the experience, visit http://www.starbucks.com/.

(C) 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iTunes, iPod, iPhone and Cover Flow are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Video and Photo: Panasonic Launches 'Living in High Definition' Nationwide Mobile Truck Tour

-- Panasonic, a leader in High Definition flat panel TVs, started the ignition today on the Living In High Definition Nationwide Tour -- a multi-truck tour that will travel the country to bring consumers a hands-on experience with its suite of High Definition products including its industry-leading line of 1080p Plasma HDTV's, Blu-ray Disc Players and Home Theater Systems, HD Camcorders and LUMIX Digital Still Cameras.

The Living In High Definition Nationwide Tour features a fleet of four, custom-built trucks including a 53-foot flagship vehicle. Each Living In High Definition truck will tour different regions of the U.S. visiting retailers and high-traffic consumer events including college and professional sports competitions and state fairs. The initial phase of the tour, which begins officially this week, is expected to run through January 2008.

"Our Living In High Definition Nationwide Tour is designed to introduce consumers to and engage them on all of the creative possibilities that our suite of High Definition products can bring to their lives," said Bob Greenberg, Panasonic's Vice President of Brand Marketing. "Our award-winning line of Plasma HDTV's, including our new 1080p models, are the centerpiece of a High Definition lifestyle we call Living In HD. Beyond the stunning, crisp, true-to-life colors of a Blu-ray movie played on one of our 1080p Plasma HDTV's, with our line of digital still cameras and HD camcorders, people can capture their own memories in breathtakingly crisp clarity and color on a postage stamp-sized SD Memory Card and play them back instantly by putting that card in their Panasonic Plasma HDTV. Visitors that experience this tour will be engaged and amazed at the creative possibilities they have at their fingertips."

Each of the LIHD trucks opens and expands to create a high definition environment featuring Panasonic's 103-inch Plasma HDTV, currently the world's largest. Visitors to the trucks will have the opportunity to "play" with Panasonic LUMIX Digital Still Cameras and HD Camcorders, capture images on their own SD Memory Card and then enter the truck to view their work on a variety of Plasma HDTV's and print photos.

In 2009, the history of analog broadcasting in the U.S. will come to an end as television stations switch to broadcasting exclusively in digital format.* According to the Consumer Electronics Association, 30 percent of U.S. households currently own High Definition televisions, but only 44 percent of those households are viewing High Definition programs.

To learn more about the Living In High Definition Nationwide Tour and find out where the tour is scheduled to appear next, visit www.LivingInHD.com. The interactive site offers tour schedules and a virtual tour of the flagship vehicle.

While visiting the site, consumers can also learn more about Panasonic's other Living In High Definition activities which include a multi-faceted, experiential program, in association with researchers from the Center for Urban Research and Policy at Columbia University, which will explore how the latest High Definition television and video technologies can enrich the American lifestyle.

Between August 2007 and March 2008, Panasonic's Living in HD Program will select 30 families to live with a complete suite of High Definition technology products and related services worth an estimated $20,000, including a large screen 1080p Plasma HDTV, HD Camcorder, Blu-ray Disc Player, Digital Still Camera and other equipment. The families will be chosen via a variety of initiatives including an online contest. To learn more about this unique program and for an opportunity to participate, consumers can visit www.LivingInHD.com.

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. (NYSE:MC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic's exclusive Panasonic Plasma Concierge customer support program (888-972-6276) is administered through its Virginia-based Call Center, recognized as a Certified "Center of Excellence" by the Center for Customer-Driven Quality(TM) at Purdue University. Information about Panasonic products is available at www.panasonic.com.

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http://www.livinginhd.com/

Apple Unveils the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store

Wireless Music Downloads Directly to iPod touch & iPhone

-- Apple(R) today unveiled the iTunes(R) Wi-Fi Music Store, offering music fans the ability to browse, search, preview, purchase and download songs and albums from the iTunes Music Store over a Wi-Fi network directly onto their iPod(R) touch or iPhone(TM). With the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, music fans can start enjoying their music purchases immediately on their iPod touch or iPhone with no computer required. Once they connect their iPod touch or iPhone back to their PC or Mac(R), downloaded music will automatically sync back into their iTunes library. If users have only partially downloaded a song or album onto their iPod touch or iPhone, their computer will complete the download automatically. Prices and selection on the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store are the same as on the regular iTunes Store.

"The iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store is really fun -- you can browse, search, freely preview, buy and instantly download music right onto your iPod touch or iPhone," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "Innovative products like this keep iTunes at the forefront of the digital music revolution."

In addition, iTunes customers will now be able to create custom ringtones by selecting up to a 30-second segment from over a million participating songs on iTunes and easily sync them onto their iPhone. Once a customer has purchased a participating song from iTunes, including previously purchased participating songs, it will only cost 99 cents to make up to a 30-second segment of that song into a ringtone and easily sync it onto their iPhone. Customers can personalize their ringtones by choosing which portion of the song they want to use, and setting custom fade in and fade out points. iPhone users can assign a custom ringtone to be their default ringtone and they can also assign them to individual callers in their address book. Customers still have full use of the originally purchased song.

Apple today also released the next generation of the world's most popular music and video jukebox, iTunes 7.4, now available as a free download at http://www.itunes.com/. iTunes 7.4 includes a larger viewing area for movies and TV, filling the entire iTunes window for a richer, seamless video playback experience that looks better than ever. You can now rate entire albums as well as individual songs.

The iTunes Store is the world's most popular online music, TV and movie store and has become the number three music retailer in the US, surpassing both Amazon and Target.* The iTunes Store features the world's largest catalog with over six million songs, 550 television shows and over 500 movies and has sold over three billion songs, 100 million TV shows and over two million movies.

Pricing & Availability

Both the new iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store and custom iTunes ringtones for iPhone will be available later this month. iTunes 7.4 is available immediately as a free download at http://www.itunes.com/. Music purchased from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store is priced the same as music from the iTunes store. Ringtones are available for an additional 99 cents for participating songs that have previously been purchased from iTunes. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended, fees may apply. The iTunes Store is not available in all countries.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.

(C) 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iTunes, iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Apple

Apple Introduces New iPod Classic

-- Apple(R) today introduced the new iPod(R) classic, featuring 80GB or 160GB of storage that holds your entire collection of music, photos, video, podcasts and games-up to 40,000 songs or 200 hours of video. Now in its sixth generation, the new iPod classic delivers all the features customers love about their iPods, plus an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow(TM) and a new all-metal enclosure. iPod classic is priced at just $249 for the 80GB model and $349 for the 160GB model.

"The first iPod put 1,000 songs in your pocket-this new iPod classic can put 40,000 songs in your pocket," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "With a thinner, all-metal enclosure and an enhanced user interface, the iPod classic is ideal for people who want to hold everything on their iPod."

The new iPod classic holds up to 160GB of storage in an all-metal anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure. iPod classic works seamlessly with iTunes(R) so you can import, manage and then easily sync your favorite content. You can buy music, video and games for your iPod classic from the iTunes Store with more than six million songs available for preview and one-click purchase.

The new iPod classic features up to 40 hours of music playback and seven hours of video playback in the 160GB model, and up to 30 hours of music playback and five hours of video playback in the 80GB model on a single charge,* letting users enjoy their entire collections of music, audiobooks, audio and video podcasts, music videos, television shows and movies wherever they go.

The new iPod classic is perfect for playing iPod games and comes pre-loaded with iQuiz, the entertainment trivia game; Vortex, a fast-paced 360 degree brick-bashing game; and Klondike, the popular solitaire card game. Additional games will be available for purchase for the new iPod classic later this month from the iTunes Store, including Sudoku and Tetris from Electronic Arts and Ms. PAC-MAN from NAMCO.

The iPod is the world's most popular family of digital music players with over 100 million sold. Today, Apple released its most exciting iPod lineup ever with the iPod shuffle in five new colors; iPod classic holding up to 40,000 songs; the incredible all new iPod nano with video playback; and the breakthrough iPod touch with a revolutionary multi-touch user interface. iPod owners can choose from a vast ecosystem of accessories with over 4,000 products made specifically for the iPod including cases, fitness accessories, speaker systems and iPod connectivity in over 70 percent of US automobiles.

Pricing & Availability

Both iPod classic models are available immediately worldwide in silver and black. The 80GB iPod classic model is $249 (US) and the 160GB iPod classic is $349 (US).

iPod classic requires a Mac(R) with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS(R) X v10.4.8 or later and iTunes 7.4; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later and iTunes 7.4. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended, fees may apply. The iTunes Store is not available in all countries.

* Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See http://www.apple.com/batteries for more information. Music capacity is based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes; and video capacity is based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.

(C) 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPod, Cover Flow and iTunes are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: Apple

Apple Introduces All New iPod nano

Apple(R) today introduced the all new iPod(R) nano, bringing video playback, an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow(TM), and an incredible new design to the world's most popular music player. The new iPod nano features a larger two-inch display with 204 pixels per inch, which lets users watch their favorite movies, TV shows and music videos in the same resolution they currently enjoy on the video iPod. iPod nano also includes three fun games, and additional games can be purchased from the online iTunes(R) Store (http://www.itunes.com/). iPod nano delivers up to 24 hours of audio playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge, and is encased in a beautiful new all-metal design made with anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel and comes in five new colors -- silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition.

"We've taken the most popular music player in the world and added stunning video playback just in time for the holiday season," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "The iPod nano just keeps getting better and better with each new generation."

The all new iPod nano features a 204 pixel per inch display that is 65 percent brighter than the previous generation and delivers 320x240 resolution that is perfect for watching your favorite movies and TV shows on the go. iPod nano also features an enhanced user interface that shows off album artwork and photos like never before, and now includes Cover Flow, so you can scroll through your entire music collection by album cover artwork using the Click Wheel.

The all new iPod nano is perfect for playing iPod games and comes pre-loaded with iQuiz, the entertainment trivia game; Vortex, a fast-paced 360 degree brick-bashing game; and Klondike, the popular solitaire card game. Additional games will be available for iPod nano later this month from the iTunes Store, including Sudoku and Tetris from Electronic Arts and Ms. PAC-MAN from NAMCO.

iPod nano works seamlessly with iTunes so you can import, manage, and then easily auto-sync your favorite content. Buy music, video, and games for your iPod nano from the iTunes Store with more than six million songs available for preview and one-click purchase. With up to 24 hours of audio playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge,* the all new iPod nano is the ultra-portable way to enjoy your favorite music, TV shows and movies on the go.

The iPod is the world's most popular family of digital music players with over 100 million sold. Today, Apple released its most exciting iPod lineup ever with the iPod shuffle in five new colors; iPod classic holding up to 40,000 songs; the incredible all new iPod nano with video playback; and the breakthrough iPod touch with a revolutionary multi-touch user interface. iPod owners can choose from a vast ecosystem of accessories with over 4,000 products made specifically for the iPod including cases, fitness accessories, speaker systems and iPod connectivity in over 70 percent of US automobiles.

Pricing & Availability

Available today, the 4GB iPod nano comes in silver for just $149 (US) and the 8GB model is available in silver, black, blue, green and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition for just $199 (US). Both the 4GB and 8GB iPod nano for Windows or Mac are available worldwide immediately through the Apple Store(R) (http://www.apple.com/), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. All iPod nano models include earbud headphones, a USB to 30-pin cable and a Universal Dock Connector.

iPod nano requires a Mac(R) with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS(R) X v10.4.8 or later and iTunes 7.4; or a Windows PC with a USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 2) or later and iTunes 7.4. Internet access is required and a broadband connection is recommended, fees may apply. The iTunes Store is not available in all countries.

* Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See http://www.apple.com/batteries for more information. Music capacity is based on four minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; actual capacity varies by content; photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes; and video capacity is based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution combined with 128-Kbps audio; actual capacity varies by content.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market this year with its revolutionary iPhone.

(C) 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPod, Cover Flow, iTunes and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Gibson Guitar and Ecast Partner to Power New Wurlizter Digital Princess for Commercial Market

-- Gibson Guitar, the world's premier musical instrument manufacturer, announced its partnership with Ecast, the largest broadband touchscreen media network in the United States, to power the new Wurlitzer Digital Princess, an innovative digital entry into the commercial jukebox market.

The Wurlitzer Digital Princess is a wall-mounted nostalgic jukebox, smaller in size than full-sized jukeboxes and modeled after the legendary 1946 Wurlitzer model 1015, affectionately called "The Bubbler" because of its famous bubbles and lighting effects. Powered by a hefty 1400-watt amplifier, the new Digital Princess model delivers consumers an engaging music and media experience, leveraging Ecast's all-broadband network and eye-catching touchscreen interface along with Wurlitzer's classic design.

The Ecast MoJO(TM) reference design is used to cost-effectively and efficiently incorporate a contemporary music experience while staying true to the design standards of the iconic Wurlitzer brand. Fueled by the Ecast platform, the Digital Princess heralds the rebirth of the Wurlitzer product line in the commercial jukebox market. The new unit displays the easy-to-use Ecast touchscreen interface, giving consumers anytime, anywhere access to a massive catalog of more than 200,000 songs. Unique Ecast music discovery features such as Hot Hits and More By Artist encourage increased music plays by directing consumers to new music and old favorites.

The Digital Princess model also provides consumers and operators the distinctive speed and scalability benefits made possible by Ecast's all- broadband network. New music is automatically added to the network every week, allowing consumers to sample many new albums one day after street release Additionally, operators of the Digital Princess units can enjoy access to additional revenue streams, near real-time access to route revenue performance data and remote music management tools.

"Just as Gibson continues to be a leader in all areas of music technology, Ecast is recognized for their innovation and leadership in broadband music and media delivery," said Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO Gibson Guitar. "It was an obvious choice to select Ecast to help us continue expanding the successful Wurlitzer legacy through an array of innovative new consumer and commercial product offerings."

Gibson Guitar acquired the iconic jukebox manufacturer Deutsche Wurlitzer in July 2006 bringing the company into the Gibson family of brands. The Wurlitzer brand is rich in music tradition going back as far as the 17th century.

"We are honored that Gibson chose Ecast as their provider," said John Taylor, CEO, Ecast. "The Wurlitzer and Gibson brands carry with them a time- honored legacy. To be part of that next generation is really a great compliment to our technology and vision."

ABOUT ECAST

Ecast operates the largest broadband touchscreen media network in the United States, providing digital music to over 10,000 bars and nightclubs across the country. The unique touchscreen music service puts the power of choice where it should be: with the consumer. Utilizing the speed and scalability of broadband, Ecast delivers music, advertising and other forms of entertainment to the young-adults most responsible for affecting purchasing decisions and consumer trends. Ecast is changing the way people listen to music in public places and revolutionizing out-of-home advertising. Ecast's investment partners include Crosslink Capital, DCM, El Dorado Ventures, Focus Ventures and Mobius Venture Capital. For more information, please visit www.ecastnetwork.com.

ABOUT GIBSON

Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Gibson's HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar represents the biggest advance in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Maestro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Gibson Baldwin Music Education, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, Baldwin, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson's website at www.gibson.com

Circuit City Launches the Parrot Car Kit Line Nationwide

AUSTIN, TX , (Sept 5, 2007) – Parrot, Inc. today announced that one of the largest consumer electronics retailers in the world, Circuit City , has launched nationwide the company’s hands-free Bluetooth® car kit line.  Three Parrot car kit models, the Parrot CK3000 Evolution, Parrot CK3100 LCD and Parrot 3200 LS-COLOR, will be available in more than 600 Circuit City stores and Parrot’s entire car kit line will be available online at www.circuitcity.com. 

“Having Circuit City launch the Parrot car kit portfolio nationwide will help consumers more easily find the hands-free Bluetooth car kits they want.  And, Parrot will also be the largest line of installed Bluetooth car kits that Circuit City offers,” said Ed Valdez, president and COO of Parrot Inc.

“With an increasing number of states banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving, Circuit City will be well-positioned to respond to consumers’ needs to make a smart choice in using hands-free car kits with the wireless convenience of Bluetooth technology,” said Valdez .    “Already New York , Connecticut , New Jersey and several cities require hands-free devices in vehicles, and by July 1, 2008 , California and Washington will join them.  This will create a huge market totaling nearly 80 million consumers and more than 65 million vehicles.”

The Parrot CK3000, Parrot CK3100 LCD and Parrot 3200 LS-COLOR are professionally installed car kits that are hard-wired into a vehicle’s audio system and offer true hands-free, voice-controlled phone capability, excellent audio quality and automatic mute of the vehicle stereo when making or taking a call. 

The Parrot CK3000 has a small control unit that allows it to be mounted discretely on the instrument panel, and features audible caller ID when voice tags have been assigned to contacts in its phone book.  The Parrot CK3100 LCD features a combination control/display unit that displays caller ID, if voice tags have been assigned to the contacts in its phone book, while the Parrot 3200 LS- PLUS has color caller ID, and displays both the phone number and caller’s photo if they have been assigned voice tags.  

Parrot is the world’s largest manufacturer of installed hands-free car kits.  In addition to its automotive products, Parrot also manufacturers and markets a growing line of Bluetooth-based digital photo viewers and wireless stereo sound systems.  Information on the complete line is available at www.parrot.com.

ABOUT PARROT

Founded in 1994, Parrot has rapidly established itself as a pivotal global player for wireless mobile telephone accessories. Drawing on its tried-and-tested expertise in voice recognition and signal processing technologies, Parrot was one of the very first companies to produce Bluetooth®-based wireless hands-free car kits, having identified this standard’s vast potential as early as 1999. In 2006, Parrot sold about 3 million units.

Determined to accompany wireless peripherals breakthrough into consumer’s day-to-day lives, Parrot has been developing since 2006 a new wireless range of sound and image products.  Today, Parrot truly has a major international focus: 90.5% of its sales are generated outside of France , and a large percentage of its production is outsourced to carefully selected partners, enabling it to achieve the best possible level of quality and responsiveness. Parrot is now particularly well positioned to capitalize on the bright future opening up for mobile telephone devices.

Parrot has achieved strong growth in its consolidated revenues, up from 80.9 million euros pro forma in 2005 to 166.9 million euros in 2006.

www.parrot.com             Euronext Paris – Eurolist, Compartiment B: FR0004038263 – PARRO

®The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot S.A. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Meridian Unveils iRIS Universal Dock for iPod



A First From iPod Videos: High-Quality Video on HD Screens

 
Cambridgeshire, England, September 5, 2007—Meridian Audio, the British firm credited with creating digital home theater, will introduce and demonstrate a unique new enabler for the Apple Computer’s hugely popular iPod™ family of personal media devices at the 2007 CEDIA Expo. Like many other iPod “docks,” the Meridian iRIS ™ Universal Dock for iPod accepts the full range of current iPod models and delivers battery charging and home audio-system integration and control. Additionally, the Meridian design features high-end video up-conversion processing (up to 1080p) that produces astonishing images with clarity and detail, delivering  true big-screen performance from iPod Video.

The Meridian iRIS design incorporates uniquely sophisticated and specialized video processing courtesy of its Qdeo™ digital processing engine from chip-maker Marvell®. This empowers the Meridian iRIS to derive upscaled and upconverted video—including full-HD-format 1080-progressive mode—with unprecedented quality. Instead of the lower definition resolutions “native” to small-format iPod Video clips, downloaded video can be displayed on the large screen in impressively tight, HD-formatted full-screen video—up to 1080p on HDMI, or 1080i or 720p via the Meridian iRIS analog component-video outputs. Qdeo technology further incorporates advanced DSP for per-pixel, motion-adaptive video processing that corrects both color and contrast losses.



Simply put: Users can play iPod videos on the big screen, with big-screen quality, clarity, and freedom from video-noise, “jaggies,” or blocking-artifacts—a first for any iPod Video-integrating solution.



“It’s not big news that the iPod continues to influence every aspect of home entertainment,” says Meridian co-founder and Chairman Bob Stuart. “But the video side of the ubiquitous portable’s capabilities has eluded effective usefulness in any sort of high-performance environment—until now. With the Meridian iRIS, Meridian can offer astonishingly good big-screen playback on today’s HD displays, from an affordable device that features simple, ‘dock-and-hit-play’ usability.”



The Meridian iRIS circular design provides a standard Apple 30-pin dock connector on its top surface, accepting any current or recent “3G” iPod or iPod Video model, while its rear edge includes HDMI, component, and standard-def S-Video and composite video outputs, plus coax and optical digital-audio, and headphone and line-level analog-audio outputs. There’s also an HDMI input to accept an outboard non-iPod source such as a DVD player or game-console, and a simple source-select button to switch between a docked iPod and an external source—so the iRIS needn’t “use up” an HDMI input on the home system. Another simple iRIS button selects video format/aspect-ratio, matching the displayed clip to the home screen. A third automatically synchronizes the iPod with a computer linked via USB.



Volume up/down keys complete the very simple and entirely intuitive iRIS controls. However, the Meridian solution also supplies a compact wireless remote controller that commands the docked iPod as well as the Meridian iRIS itself, and since Meridian iRIS displays iPod menus on-screen in the same format and organization as on the portable itself, there’s no new interface to learn.



Meridian’s iRIS Universal Dock for iPod is available November, at a manufacturer’s suggest price of $379.


 

Meridian Audio Limited is based in Huntingdon, near Cambridge, UK, and was founded in 1977 by Allen
Boothroyd and Robert Stuart. With a 30-year history of innovation and development of the highest quality consumer audio systems, the award-winning company is widely recognized as a world leader in digital and analog audio reproduction. Meridian developed the world’s first audiophile CD player, the world’s first consumer digital surround controller, developed the MLP lossless packing systems mandated for use in DVD-Audio and included in emerging high-definition disc formats, and is the only UK audio hardware manufacturer to be a member of the DVD Forum. The company’s optical disc players, DSP-based loudspeakers and Digital Theater systems are unique in the industry, maintaining a super-quality digital audio signal throughout the path from the source to the amplifier, and using digital signal processing to generate advanced crossover characteristics that would be impossible with conventional passive analog systems. Meridian is also the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Faroudja High-Definition video processors and projectors.
 

SanDisk First to Offer 8-gigabyte Memory Stick Micro (M2) Cards for Mobile Phones

Highest Capacity M2 Card Will Allow Consumers to Take Full Advantage of Their Phone’s Key Features

 

IFA 2007

Hall 15.1, Booth 130

SanDisk Corporation of Milpitas, California, today announced that it is shipping 8-gigabyte Memory Stick Micro (M2) flash memory cards to phone manufacturers and mobile network operators for testing and evaluation purposes. Primarily used in Sony Ericsson mobile phones, the 8GB SanDisk card is now the world's largest capacity in the M2 format, and is ideal for the growing number of consumers who make their mobile phone - with its built-in music player, digital camera and video player/recorder - the centerpiece of their digital lifestyle. (Photo: Business Wire)

-SanDisk^® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today announced that it is shipping 8-gigabyte (GB)¹ Memory Stick Micro^™ (M2) flash memory cards to phone manufacturers and mobile network operators (MNOs) for testing and evaluation purposes. Primarily used in Sony Ericsson mobile phones, the 8GB SanDisk M2 cards are ideal for the growing number of consumers who make their mobile phone — with its built-in music player, digital camera and video player/recorder — the centerpiece of their digital lifestyle.

At 8GB, SanDisk offers the largest capacity M2 card in the world. The new card will allow consumers to listen to more than 2,000 digital songs, or store more than 5,000 high-resolution pictures, or up to 5 hours of high-quality MPEG 4 videos². The announcement was made at IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, where SanDisk is exhibiting at Booth 130, in Hall 15.1 of Messe Berlin, through Sept. 5.

“With the addition of an 8GB SanDisk M2 card, consumers will instantly have the same amount of storage as the largest capacity iPhone,” said Jeff Kost, senior vice president and general manager of the Mobile Consumer Solutions division at SanDisk. “Furthermore, removable cards make it easy to share content you create with friends, ‘sideload’ content and files from a computer and have virtually unlimited storage by simply purchasing more cards. SanDisk is enabling people to get more out of their phones than ever before.”

Retail release of the cards and availability to phone manufacturers and network operators is planned for Q4 2007. Pricing has not yet been determined.

In addition to its Memory Stick Micro M2 cards, SanDisk also offers a broad range of both embedded and removable storage solutions for mobile handset manufacturers and mobile network operators. These include iNAND^™ and mDOC^™ embedded flash drives and microSD^™, microSDHC^™, miniSD^™ and MegaSIM^™ cards.

SanDisk is the original inventor of flash storage cards and is the world’s largest supplier of flash data storage card products, using its patented, high-density flash memory and controller technology. SanDisk is headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., and has operations worldwide, with more than half its sales outside the U.S.

¹ 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes.

² Approximations based on JPEG images on 5 MP camera with average file size of 1.5 megabytes (for pictures); 4 minute songs at 128 kbps MP3 (for songs) and 5 hours of MPEG 4 video (30 frames per second, 640x480, 3Mb/sec. for video). Actual numbers may vary.

SanDisk and the SanDisk logo are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. iNAND, mDOC and MegaSIM are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, and/or its subsidiaries. microSD, microSDHC and miniSD are trademarks. Memory Stick Micro M2 is a trademark of Sony Corporation. All brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s).

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including expectations for new product introductions, applications, markets, and customers that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others: there may be a slower adoption rate for these products in new markets that we are targeting, these products may not perform as expected, these products may not be available when expected, and the other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We do not intend to update the information contained in this press release.

SanDisk Boosts Capacities in High-Performance SanDisk Ultra II Line With 4GB SDHC Plus and 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Cards

Leave the cables and card readers behind with the new 4GB SanDisk Ultra II SDHC Plus card, introduced today by SanDisk Corporation of Milpitas, California. SanDisk's unique, patented Hinge Lock technology allows this card to go directly from a digital camera or other portable device directly into the USB port of a computer. The SanDisk Ultra II SDHC Plus also offers fast read and write speeds of 10 megabytes per second, reducing the waiting time between camera shots and the download time when transferring photos or video to a computer. (Photo: Business Wire)

SanDisk Corporation of Milpitas, California, today introduced the 8-gigabyte SanDisk Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo card. With fast read and write speeds of 10 megabytes per second, which reduces waiting time between camera shots and download time when transferring photos or video to a computer, the 8GB SanDisk Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo is ideal for recording high-definition videos and high-resolution still images in Sony digital cameras and camcorders. (Photo: Business Wire)

BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SanDisk^® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today introduced two new capacities in its high-performance SanDisk Ultra^® II line: a 4-gigabyte (GB)¹ SDHC^™ Plus card and an 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo^™ card. The announcement was made at IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, where SanDisk is exhibiting at Booth 130, in Hall 15.1 of Messe Berlin, through Sept. 5.

Both cards offer fast read and write speeds of 10 megabytes per second² (10MB/sec), reducing the waiting time between camera shots and the download time when transferring photos and video to a computer.

“With video recording becoming a standard feature on digital still cameras, memory cards need more capacity and speed to capture not only high-quality photos, but also video,” said Susan Park, senior product marketing manager for SanDisk Ultra II cards. “Our SanDisk Ultra II line of high-capacity memory cards provides increased storage and speed to meet the growing demands of digital photography, so consumers can capture, preserve, and relive their most precious moments.”

“High-resolution digital still cameras and high-definition video camcorders using flash memory are changing the way people capture their memories,” said Ron Glaz, program director for digital capture devices and photofinishing research at IDC. “But the extra clarity and detail of these images require significant increases in the speed and storage of flash memory, creating demand for capacities such as 4GB and 8GB that would have seemed outlandish a few years ago.”

Beyond speed and capacity, the 4GB SanDisk Ultra II SDHC Plus card offers both SD^™ and USB functionality in one card. Designed with SanDisk’s unique, patented Hinge Lock technology, the card may be inserted into a USB port on any computer. This two-in-one SD-plus-USB feature eliminates the need to carry cables or card readers to transfer photos and videos from cameras or camcorders. Despite its small size, the hinge is sturdy – having survived more than 10,000 open-close cycles in SanDisk’s durability testing.

The 8GB SanDisk Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo is designed for recording high-definition videos and high-resolution still images on Sony digital cameras and camcorders.

Pricing and availability

The 4GB SanDisk Ultra II SDHC Plus card has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price in the United States of $79.99. The 8GB SanDisk Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo card has a U.S. MSRP of $159.99. Worldwide availability of both cards is targeted for October.

SanDisk is the original inventor of flash storage cards and is the world’s largest supplier of flash data storage card products, using its patented, high-density flash memory and controller technology. SanDisk is headquartered in Milpitas, California, and has operations worldwide, with more than half its sales outside the U.S.

¹ 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes.

² Based on SanDisk internal testing; performance may be lower depending upon host device. 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes.

SanDisk’s product and executive images can be downloaded from www.sandisk.com/corporate/media.asp

SanDisk’s web site/home page address: www.sandisk.com

SanDisk, the SanDisk logo and SanDisk Ultra are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. SD and SDHC are trademarks. The Memory Stick PRO Duo and MagicGate marks and logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder(s).

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including expectations for new product introductions, applications, markets, customer acceptance and customers that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others: market demand for our products may grow more slowly than our expectations or there may be a slower adoption rate for these products in new markets that we are targeting, our products may not perform as expected or be available when or at the prices expected and the other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We do not intend to update the information contained in this press release.

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ThinkGeek Unveils Top Tech Gifts for 2007 Holiday Shopping Season

Annual List Includes Hot New Gadgets and Perennially Popular Gizmos

- ThinkGeek, Inc. (http://www.thinkgeek.com), the online retail hub for technology enthusiasts, today unveiled a list of high-tech gadgets expected to be at the top of geeks' wish lists during the 2007 holiday shopping season. ThinkGeek assembles data from the previous selling year and conducts a wide range of formal and informal marketing surveys to produce the well-known, eagerly-anticipated list.

"We're excited about the upcoming holiday retail season and believe these products will emerge as some of ThinkGeek's top sellers," said Caroline Offutt, general manager, ThinkGeek.

Among the expected hot products is Clocky ($49.99), a small, wheeled alarm clock that shrieks annoyingly and races around the room, forcing the just-awakened to catch it before they can silence it. Other products expected to be popular leading up to and following Black Friday include:

-- Screaming Monkey Slingshot ($6.99). A cross between Stretch

Armstrong, the flying monkeys in "The Wizard of Oz" and that old wrist-

rocket you used to terrorize the neighbor's cat as a kid. Not only does

the masked monkey fly like the wind, but he lets out a scream that would

make Tarzan jealous as he does it.

-- LED Blow On-Off Candles ($9.99). Rather than a flame, these 100% wax

candles have a flickering LED bulb, and turn on or off by blowing. A

switch on the bottom allows either yellow (natural) light or blue light.

-- Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver ($14.99). Straight from the set

(seriously, the producers of the new series used it as a prop model),

recipients can use the regular end of the screwdriver-looking pen to write

shopping lists and the UV ink end to map out their secret plans. The

screwdriver's ultraviolet light renders the invisible inked plans readable.

-- Shock Ball ($14.99). It's a different game of hot potato when this

ball delivers random electrical shocks to the players.

-- USB Drink Chiller & Warmer ($19.99). Some like their coffee hot, some

like it chilled. Plug this bi-temporal hot plate into your PC, and it's

just a flip of a switch between steaming espresso and frothy frappacino.

-- LED Faucet Lights ($19.99). Attached to the end of a faucet, these

LEDs perform Disney-like magic, illuminating the stream with a blue hue

that turns red when the water temperature hits 89 degrees F.

-- 8-Bit Tie ($19.99). It wasn't always a world of hi-def. This stylish

clip-on tie is custom-designed to resemble the pixilated graphics of

computers from years gone by.

-- LED Umbrella ($24.99). It was a dark and stormy night...luckily, the

push of a button lights up the shaft of this umbrella, making recipients

more visible to cars and instant owners of the coolest umbrella on the

sidewalk.

-- Palmsize R/C Helicopter ($29.99). Mini-copters that can take off from

the palm of your hand, circle your desk or lounge chair and leave your

friends and co-workers amazed at your newfound flying skills. Whirlybirds

not your thing? ThinkGeek also offers the 10-gram Palm-Z Mini Indoor R/C

Airplane ($39.99).

-- Bluetooth Retro Handset ($34.99). This is the headset Ernestine would

use if she were at the switchboard today.

-- ION USB Turntable ($99.99). Rip stacks of old 33rpm vinyl records

into iPod-friendly MP3 files by plugging this turntable into your PC's USB

port. And while you're at it, why not use the ION USB Cassette Deck

($149.99) to do the same to your collection of '80s hair band tapes?

-- 35mm Slide & Negative Digital Converter ($99.99). Bring your old 35mm

photos and slides into the digital age with this handy film scanner.

Simply pop your 35mm negatives into the slot and turn them into digital

photos in moments.

-- Cell Phone Watch ($199.99). Strap this fully functional cell phone to

your wrist and talk to your friends "Dick Tracy" style. Put your existing

cell phone sim card from your iPhone (or other GSM phone) into the Cell

Phone Wristwatch and it becomes your phone with the same phone number you

currently use.

-- LED Art Fan ($389.99). The coolest fan in the room emits cool breezes

and even cooler images thanks to 42 LEDs mounted on the blades. Five

megabytes of memory holds up to 128 individual images that recipients can

animate.

Consistently rated one of the top e-tailers in the world, ThinkGeek.com is known for offering fresh, quirky and unique products. Every product available at ThinkGeek has been tested by an expert staff of merchandisers.

Professional, high-resolution photographs of ThinkGeek products are available upon request.

About ThinkGeek, Inc.

ThinkGeek is the e-commerce arm of SourceForge, Inc., and one of the leading online retailers for innovative technology products. Founded in 1999 to meet the gadget needs of the open source community -- the thousands of programmers, engineers, students and lovers of open source who were in the trenches as the Internet was forged -- the website now draws a wide cross-section of visitors and appeals to the geek in everyone.