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January 9, 2008 -- Crowded handbags, trying to find that ring-tone and juggling your time is difficult in today’s busy world. That’s why Sony Ericsson has developed a stylish and easy to use accessory that will keep you in touch, look great and organize that active life – the Bluetooth headset HBH-PV712 Style Edition.

A headset truly designed for the modern woman that combines performance, functionality and style. From the tennis star to business women and young mothers, the Bluetooth Headset HBH-PV712 Style Edition is the ultimate tool for making the day go that little bit more smoothly. Read more

This week during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, General Motors is showcasing one of its latest projects – a vehicle that can operate without a driver. GM indicates vehicles that can park and drive themselves will give passengers the ability to multi-task and will also help reduce traffic congestion, save energy and reduce emissions.

Currently, several outlets including GM, technology companies, university engineers and others are working on various self-driving options. GM’s self-driving Chevrolet Tahoe, nicknamed the “Boss,” was developed by the Carnegie Mellon University Tarton Racing Team, and was initially unveiled during the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) Urban Challenge in November 2007. During a Jan. 8 address at CES by CEO Rick Wagoner, GM also debuted the petroleum-free Cadillac Provoq concept vehicle. Read more

January 8, 2008 – Epson is again driving innovation in the world of digital home entertainment technology with the launch of a new projector that delivers true 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) resolution and contrast ratios measuring up to 50,000:1. The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB takes advantage of the industry’s newest-generation 3LCD optical engine – the D7 chip set with C²Fine and new UltraBlack technology and is designed to give do-it-yourself home entertainment aficionados the industry’s best image quality yet for projectors in the sub-$3,000 price category.

Designed to maximize the viewing experiences of virtually any high definition content, the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB can produce display sizes up to 120 inches, which is more than eight times the display area of a 40-inch big screen television. The primary objective for this projector is to produce an unforgettable high definition viewing experience with movie theater impact in virtually anyone’s home. The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB is now available in the U.S. through authorized Epson projector dealers and select retail outlets. Additionally, Epson America is now offering a $200 mail-in rebate with this model, bringing the total cost after rebate to $2,799. Read more

January 8, 2008--Intel Corporation President and CEO Paul Otellini said the Internet will continue disrupting the consumer electronics and entertainment industries in new ways and described how the Internet’s evolution will create business opportunities for “those who embrace it.”

“We’re now in the midst of the largest opportunity to redefine consumer electronics and entertainment since the introduction of the television,” Otellini said during a keynote speech at the International Consumer Electronics Show. “Increasingly, computing and communications are coming together, bringing a new level of capabilities and intelligence to the Internet experience. The personal Internet of tomorrow will serve you – delivering the information you want, when you want it, how you want, wherever you are.” Read more

January 8, 2008--Dell just announced the award-winning UltraSharp 3008WFP 30-inch widescreen flat panel monitor with DisplayPort—the next standard of digital visual performance and connectivity. The TrueColor WQXGA display with 2560 x 1600 resolution is now available to customers direct starting at $1,999 at www.dell.com/monitors.

Next-Generation DisplayPort Technology
Dell’s new 30-inch display is the first monitor commercially available in the industry to integrate DisplayPort technology, a new digital interface standard that includes a USB-sized connector, double the scalable performance of DVI, and a unique architecture that enables new features. DisplayPort is endorsed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) as the next standard of digital display interface for broad adoption in PCs, monitors, and projectors. Read more

January 8, 2008--Magellan, the world’s fastest-growing GPS brand, just introduced nine new vehicle navigation units at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (booth no. 31247) featuring innovations in connectivity, design, ease of use, and accessibility, including the first GPS model that includes Google Local Search.

Maestro Elite 5340+GRPS Introduce Google Local Search to Auto Navigation for the First Time
Magellan’s new Maestro Elite 5340 connected navigation device features Google Local Search and lets users search the Web for businesses in a specific neighborhood and then route to the location. Google’s search feature also enables Maestro Elite 5340 users to search for local events from major concerts to family story time at local libraries, the first vehicle navigation device to offer this feature from Google. Read more

January 8, 2008—JBL announces the introduction of its JBL Duet 200 single-enclosure loudspeaker system. The latest addition to the JBL line of high-performance stereo sound systems, the JBL Duet 200 system produces clean and powerful sound, and comes with a built-in mini stereo jack that makes connection to any computer, iPod, iPhone, MP3 or other digital music player an effortless process.

Its single-enclosure design, with no extra wires to clutter your desk or table, makes it a perfect match for home computers. And because it’s compact and easy to use, the JBL Duet 200 system is perfect to take with you when you’re on the go. Read more

January 8, 2008--JBL is proud to unveil the JBL On Stage 200ID and the JBL On Stage 400ID systems. The latest additions to the JBL line of high-performance iPod docking speakers or “stations,” the JBL On Stage 200ID and 400ID systems deliver powerful, crisp sound, and feature an attractive contemporary design. Both are feature rich, and both come equipped with IR remotes for iPod track selection, menu navigation and volume control; a mini stereo jack for non-iPod products is also included.

Incorporating the Apple iPod Universal Dock adapter, the JBL On Stage 200ID and 400ID systems are compatible with all docking iPod models. The JBL On Stage 400ID system charges a docked iPod (even when the system is off), while its OnePoint design enables connectivity with a USB 2.0 cable for synchronizing an iPod with a Mac or PC. Read more

January 8, 2008 --JBL just introduced the JBL On Time 400IHD digital sound system. The system features the digital clarity of HD Radio AM and FM reception, and has FM multicasting capability, an iPod dock and a clock with dual alarms. Connected to any docking iPod, MP3 player or other music source, the JBL On Time 400IHD provides a full, rich sound field from any direction, while its intuitive user interface makes it easy to operate.

With the JBL On Time 400IHD system, music lovers can now listen – without a subscription fee – to static-free reception on HD Radio stations with FM sound as sensational as that found on CDs, and with AM sound as rich as analog FM stereo’s. In addition, the JBL On Time 400IHD system can store “live” song information from select HD Radio stations with the push of a “Tag” button. That song “wish list” may be downloaded to the iPod the next time the iPod is docked in the system. When the iPod is next connected to iTunes, the “wish list,” as well as the option to purchase the listed songs, will be displayed. With iTunes Tagging, listeners will never again have to scramble to write down a new song title or artist heard on the radio. Read more

January 8, 2008 --Eastman Kodak Company just announced a suite of new products that once again delivers on the company's enduring brand promise of making photography easy and enjoyable -- this time with smart digital technology that encourages consumers to explore their creativity without compromising on image or print quality.

“With our new products launched today at CES, Kodak is continuing to innovate and introduce smart technology that delivers on the promise of ‘you press the button, we do the rest,’” said Pierre Schaeffer, Chief Marketing Officer, Kodak’s Consumer Digital Imaging Group. “For 120 years, Kodak has helped consumers capture life-long memories and now, in this digital age, it all comes to life in high definition on HD displays, wireless picture frames and big bright prints -- easily, affordably and without compromise.” Read more