CES 2008 News Headlines

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Portus Home™ Ushers a New Era in Integrated Energy Efficiency and Remote Home Monitoring
Submitted on: 01/28/2008, 7:15 pm
New offering provides a sophisticated Internet enabled solution for home monitoring and energy management through a system that can be controlled through a cell phone or browser

Tributaries® Best Overall for the Eleventh Time in Twelve Years!
Submitted on: 01/18/2008, 11:39 am
Tributaries® Cable is pleased to announce its unprecedented eleventh win in the past twelve years for Best Overall Wire & Cable company in the 2008 Inside Track’s Supplier Loyalty Test survey.

SIM2 Showcases Its Award-Winning Cast at CES 2008
Submitted on: 01/18/2008, 11:39 am
Las Vegas Hilton, Suite # 2910 in the Central Tower

REMOTE CONTROL THROUGHOUT YOUR ENTIRE HOUSE
Submitted on: 01/16/2008, 1:33 am
Marmitek introduces: the PowermidXS™. With this device you can control your DVD-player, stereo, satellite receiver or decoder from every desired room in your house.

MUSICGIANTS LAUNCHES VIDEOGIANTS™ SERVICE WITH FILMS FROM PARAMOUNT PICTURES
Submitted on: 01/14/2008, 1:04 pm
MusicGiants launches a first-of-its-kind service that sells films directly into high-end home theater systems, starting with many of Paramount Pictures’ titles.

Stewart Filmscreen Introduces Starlift
Submitted on: 01/11/2008, 10:46 pm
A motorized lift that elevates the futuristic StarGlas screen from a hidden position.

Zwave Products Press Release
Submitted on: 01/11/2008, 4:58 pm
Date: 01/09/08 CES LAS VEGAS Zwave Products Inc. is proud to announce that they have been chosen as an Aspire RF Distributor by Cooper Wiring Devices.

EXCITING 2008 INTERNATIONAL CES PUTS LATEST TECHNOLOGIES CENTER STAGE
Submitted on: 01/11/2008, 9:46 am
World's Largest Consumer Technology Tradeshow Promises Bright Future Amid Uncertain Economy

Burmester Introduces Elegant New B25 Speaker, Ideal for Home Theater and Two-Channel Listening
Submitted on: 01/10/2008, 3:14 pm
New Speaker Boasts Air Motion Transformer Tweeters, Kevlar Drivers, Powerful Oval Woofers, Top Build Quality, Other Reference-Level Features

PSB Speakers Delivers Two Ultra-Compact Powered Subwoofers
Submitted on: 01/10/2008, 2:41 pm
The PSB HD8 and HD10 Subwoofers Present Powerful, High Impact Bass With Astonishing Musicality in a Small, space–Saving Footprint

NAD Introduces ‘Budget Reference’ Duo: Integrated Stereo Amplifier and CD Player
Submitted on: 01/10/2008, 2:33 pm
New C 315BEE Amp and C 515BEE CD Player Combine Most-Wanted Audio Features with Superior Performance and Affordability

TECHNOLOGY'S IMPACT ON EMERGING ECONOMIES AND THE YEAR'S HOTTEST GADGETS - DAY THREE AT CES08
Submitted on: 01/10/2008, 11:23 am
Inaugural Technology and Emerging Countries Program Featured His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda and One Laptop Per Child's Nicholas Negroponte

Dell Lounge Immerses CES Attendees in the Next Wave of High-Def Living
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 11:15 pm
Product Demos and Sneak Peeks Include: * Concept Laptop with 16-inch Display * Future Mainstream Gaming Desktop * HD Entertainment Solution with CableCARD and New Extender for Windows Media Center

SANYO BEGINS SHIPPING WORLD’S SHORTEST THROW DISTANCE LCD PROJECTOR, THE PLC-XL50
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:37 pm
- New and Revolutionary projection technology offers versatile horizontal or vertical placement with the new PLC-XL50 LCD Projector

SANYO EXPANDS LINE OF PROFESSIONAL GRADE DLP PROJECTORS DURING CES '08
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:31 pm
Further expanding their line-up of DLP projectors for professional and business applications, SANYO introduces the PDG-DWT50L tabletop multimedia projector

SRS LABS LAUNCHES VOLUME IQ, AN ADVANCED AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL FOR TVs, SET TOP BOXES, PCs & MOBILE
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:27 pm
–Volume IQ efficiently minimizes the artifacts commonly associated with traditional Automatic Gain Control processes –Private demonstrations of SRS Volume IQ will be held during CES 2008 in Las Vegas from Jan. 7 – 10, 2008

SUNPLUS, ONE OF ASIA’S LEADING IC SUPPLIERS, TO USE SRS AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES IN NEW CHIPSETS MANUFACTU
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:24 pm
-SRS Labs signs new deal with Sunplus, a global IC supplier, to license four key SRS audio enhancement technologies for use in various chipsets -Sunplus SPV7100 offering SRS technologies will be available in CES 2008

SRS LABS RELEASES NEW SRS WOW HDAUDIO SOLUTION FOR RMI ALCHEMY PROCESSOR
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:19 pm
-SRS WOW HD library available to improve the sound quality of music and video applications for Alchemy-Based Microsoft WinCE OS devices -SRS licensee, Digital Cube, first to commercially use WOW HD on the Alchemy Processor

SRS LABS RELEASES TWO FEATURE-RICH TECHNOLOGY PACKAGES FOR THE PC MARKET, TARGETING VoIP and MULTIME
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:16 pm
–SRS is providing, for the first time, voice technology solutions for the PC market –The SRS Voice Package includes SRS VIP™ aimed at VoIP market –Realtek is first partner to offer the SRS Voice Package on their platform

SRS LABS LICENSES TRUSURROUND XT TO CHINESE MANUFACTURER, MTC, FOR 2008 LCD TV PRODUCT LINE
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:13 pm
-Shenzhen MTC Co., Ltd (MTC) is a fast moving and innovative Chinese manufacturer of LCD and Plasma monitors and televisions -TruSurround family is the world's number one virtual surround sound technology for flat panel TVs

HYLAB TECHNOLOGY, INC. SELECTS SRS LABS AS THEIR AUDIO PARTNER FOR DIGITAL TV CONVERTER BOXES
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:11 pm
-SRS Labs signs new deal with Hylab Technology to license SRS TruSurround XT® for broad usage in Digital TV Converter Boxes

HITACHI MAXELL INTRODUCES NEW BLUETOOTH PRODUCTS THAT FEATURE SRS WOW HD AUDIO ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOG
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:08 pm
-SRS WOW HD enabled Bluetooth audio transmitter accessory for iPod enhances sound quality of the iPod’s digitally compressed audio and video files -Bluetooth stereo headset is compatible with all Bluetooth v2.0 enabled music playback devices

SRS LABS CREATES CUSTOM WOW HD™ SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR VIEWSONIC MONITORS
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:05 pm
-SRS Labs expands their commitment to the PC market with customized software solutions –ViewSonic licenses custom SRS Labs software to be included with PC monitors for a superb audio performance from integrated speakers

SRS Labs Partners With Subaru To Bring SRS Circle Surround Auto™ To The New Subaru
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 5:01 pm
The 2008 Subaru Impreza is the first vehicle in the U.S. to incorporate Circle Surround Auto™ providing high-quality surround sound CS Auto™ delivers surround sound from any audio source

Stewart Filmscreen Introduces StarLift, A Motorized Lift That Elevates the Futuristic StarGlas Scree
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:52 pm
-The StarGlas Lift allows systems integrators to expand upon the possible applications they can offer homeowners with the revolutionary StarGlas rear projection screen -Available with 65-inch and 72-inch StarGlas screens

Stewart Filmscreen Develops New Screen Materials for Optimal Viewing With Full 1080p HD Projectors
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:48 pm
-Redesigned Generation 3 (G3) FireHawk, GrayHawk and StudioTek 130 materials offer superior performance with 1080p projectors and source materials -Joe Kane of Joe Kane Productions endorses new GrayHawk RS G3 and StudioTek 130 G3 imaging materials

XLO INTRODUCES REFERENCE 3 AND SIGNATURE 3 INTERCONNECTS AND CABLES WITH IMPROVED SIGNAL TRANSMISSIO
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:44 pm
- New chemical treatment improves ultra-high frequency pulse response - All cables use XLO’s proprietary Field-Balanced™ Geometry designs - All Reference 3 cables use 99.99998% pure laboratory grade copper

ULTRAPOWER USES ADVANCED MICROPROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY IN NEW POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:39 pm
Ultralink/XLO Products, Inc. releases the UltraPower PowerGrid PGX-500, PGX-400 and PGX-300, incorporating a next generation technology in power management and conditioning components

VIZIO Announces Expansion of Popular VW Series of LCD HDTVs
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:36 pm
- Sporting a contemporary style and value pricing for discount retailers, the 2008 VW Series of LCD TVs offers a range of models from 19-inches to 46-inches - Priced under $2000, both the VW42LF and VW46LF models offer full 1080p resolution

“VIZIO TOP VALUE PERFORMER” TO RECOGNIZE THE PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER WHOSE PERFORMANCE MOST EXC
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:35 pm
- Legendary Football General Managers Compiled List of Six Finalists Including: Cleveland’s Derek Anderson, Jacksonville’s David Garrard, New York’s Brandon Jacobs, Chicago’s Devin Hester, Green Bay’s Greg Jennings and Denver’s Brandon Marshall.

Silicon Image Introduces New Mobile High-Definition Link
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:32 pm
Mobile High-Definition Link™ (MHL™) Technology Gives Consumers the Ability to Link Mobile Devices to HDTVs with Support for Audio and Video

VIZIO Introduces Blockbuster “Evolution Series” LCD HDTVs
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:32 pm
- Three Full 1080p HD models, offering up to four HDMI inputs and enhanced video performance features, priced under $1000, provide exceptional 720p performance in smaller screen sizes

New Silicon Image VastLane Products Are First to Implement Mobile High-Definition Link™ (MHL™)
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:31 pm
MHL Lets Mobile Phones, Digital Cameras and Portable Media Players Deliver High-Definition Content

SIMPLAY LABS ANNOUNCES ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIPS FOR ADVANCED HD FEATURES
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:30 pm
New Partnerships Drive Breakthrough Solutions for Consumer Electronics Control, 3D Display and Wireless High-Definition Implementation

VIZIO Announces Contemporary Styled “Envy Series” of LCD HDTVs
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:29 pm
- New Envy series sports VIZIO’s HD Game Port for fast side panel connection of external HDMI equipped devices like game consoles and HD camcorders

VIZIO Introduces New Generation Plasma TVs Including Full 1080p HD Models and Silicon Optix HQV Proc
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:27 pm
- VIZIO continues heritage of high-value, low cost plasma HDTVs with eight new models, offering increased contrast ratio and longer life - VIZIO’s 1080p 50” model is the world’s first plasma TV to offer Silicon Optix REON HQV processing

SIMPLAY LABS EXPANDS ITS REACH AS A HIGH-DEFINITION
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:25 pm
Simplay Labs Announces New Partners, Products Tested and Initiatives for the HD Consumer Electronics Industry

ADOPTED BY 750+ MANUFACTURERS, HDMI IS A MUST-HAVE FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:23 pm
HDMI Continues to Grow as Digital Connection Standard; New and Innovative Features Introduced as Differentiators at CES 2008

VIZIO Creates “Instant” 5.1 Audio System for Slim LCD HDTVs
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:21 pm
- VIZIO is the first TV manufacturer to offer a complete Home Theater solution that includes a flat panel HDTV and a complete 5.1 audio system - Jive SV5.1 Enhancement Kit simplifies home theater installations & reduces wire clutter

HDMI LICENSING LAUNCHES PROGRAMS FOR HOME THEATER INSTALLERS
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:20 pm
Programs and Knowledge Base Designed to Help the Installer Community More Effectively Install HDMI

VIZIO Announces 120 Hz LCD HDTVs with MEMC and Side Access HD Game Port
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 4:16 pm
- VIZIO’s “Black Tie” series delivers full 1080p HD resolution using MEMC technology with Anti-judder and 120Hz for outstanding video performance - Sleek design with a slimmer bezel and larger image area - Additional side panel HD Game Port

Vinpower Digital Announces Industry's First Complete LightScribe Standalone DVD and CD Publishing Sy
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 2:28 pm
Copy and label all in one system using LightScribe direct disc labeling technology combined with the exceptional SharkCopier duplicator.

FREE TRADE, CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND DYNAMIC KEYNOTES HIGHLIGHT DAY ONE OF THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 11:34 am
Leaders from Panasonic, Intel and Yahoo! Kick Off World’s Largest Technology Tradeshow

Ember Enables AlertMe’s Intelligent Home Security
Submitted on: 01/08/2008, 9:08 am
ZigBee technology connects people with their homes via the Internet and mobile phones; See demo of AlertMe.com’s Ember-enabled products at CES in Ember’s booth – South 1 20666

Stewart Filmscreen is ranked #1 in Overall Supplier Loyalty among Home Video/Screen companies
Submitted on: 01/07/2008, 11:01 pm
This is the 10th year that Stewart Filmscreen has finished first Overall in the Home Video/Screen Companies group in the annual Inside Track Supplier Loyalty Test survey.

First Modern S-3D Game Engine Demonstrated At CES!
Submitted on: 01/07/2008, 8:49 pm
Unigine Corp., iZ3D, and Meant to be Seen Demonstrate the First Modern Game Engine That Natively Supports Stereoscopic 3D Technologies At the International Consumer Electronics Show.

Ridata Ramps Up 2.5” SATA SSD Read Speed to Sizzling 300MBPS
Submitted on: 01/07/2008, 8:41 pm
Read: Up to 170MB/per sec.; Write: Up to 105MB/per sec. Available in Up to 128GB Capacity

Next Generation Introduces Its 2008 X-Gene Brand Product Line-Up
Submitted on: 01/07/2008, 8:09 pm
Features 2.4GHz wireless media center remotes and keyboards, a new gaming mouse, webcams and the Hubsucker!

K2 MOUNTS TO MARKET UNDERBED LIFT™ IN AGREEMENT WITH MK 1 STUDIO
Submitted on: 01/07/2008, 6:59 pm
- K2 MOUNTS becomes the sole North American Distributor of the Underbed Lift™ - The Underbed Lift™ conceals a 50-inch flat panel TV and complete 7.1 sound system beneath a king-size bed.

K2 MOUNTS UNVEILS THREE NEW FLAT PANEL TV MOUNTS WITH ARTICULATING ARMS AT CES ’08
Submitted on: 01/07/2008, 6:57 pm
- New universal mounting brackets offer 180-degrees of horizontal adjustment for virtually any viewing angle - Each model designed to hold specific size and weight of various flat panel TVs

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