CES

January 8, 2008--Fueling the emerging connected entertainment industry, HP introduced a broad lineup of products, services and relationships that make it easier than ever for consumers to adopt a high-definition, digital lifestyle.

Unveiled at the opening of CES 2008, the world’s largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology, the new lineup includes dazzling entertainment PCs, an expanded portfolio of HP MediaSmart connected entertainment products, digital content services such as Upline, which allows people to store and share digital content over any Internet connection, and a range of partners involved in the creation and distribution of digital content. Read more

January 8, 2008--Strengthening its leadership position as the world’s premier provider of sophisticated, beautifully designed HD televisions, Samsung Electronics is providing attendees at the 2008 Consumer Electronics show with a roadmap of where TV technology is headed with an assortment of bleeding edge products on display.

The lineup at the Samsung booth includes two (14.1” and 31”) organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs in addition to an ultra-slim 52” LCD TV and quadruple full-HD LCD TV. Each reflects Samsung’s proficiency at combining high resolution images with sleek design. Read more

January 8, 2008--Samsung Electronics unveiled its groundbreaking new line-up of plasma HDTVs—the Series 4 and Series 5—at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show. Taking a cue from the technology created for its DLP HDTVs, Samsung has developed the first 3D-ready, flat-panel HDTVs on the market with the Series 4 plasma HDTV. Engineered to be both adaptable and affordable, the entry-level Series 4 and Series 5 are the perfect choice for consumers looking to enter the plasma space with a cost-effective, flat-panel HDTV that can do it all. 

“The Series 4 and Series 5 lines are prime examples of how Samsung is able to provide higher-end features and performance at all price points,” said Jonas Tanenbaum, vice president of Flat Panel Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “By integrating 3D technology into the plasma category, we’re offering consumers the benefits of both a flat-panel set and 3D movie viewing and gaming. We’re looking forward to continuing to expand our new technologies across all of our HDTV categories.” Read more

January 8, 2008 --Samsung Electronics is redefining the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking LCD HDTV Series 6 and 7. Not only is picture quality dramatically enhanced, but an elegant new design born from Samsung’s extensive R&D in the automotive and fashion industries brings a never-before-seen “Touch of Color” to any living room or home theater. Samsung’s TOC (Touch of Color) design features a hint of amber color naturally blended into Samsung’s traditional piano black bezel frame.

Samsung has also incorporated sophisticated networking and easy connection capability in response to consumer interest. In particular, up-to-the-minute access to weather, news, sports and stock information is just a cable and a click away through the HDTV’s Ethernet port and new InfoLink RSS service. Designed to be the entertainment hub in the home, the Series 6 and 7 LCD HDTVs enable consumers to access a wide range of digital and multimedia devices—such as MP3 players, camcorders, and PCs—and have their contents displayed, managed and played through the HDTV. Read more

January 8, 2008 -- Samsung announced today the nationwide distribution of its uniquely designed, monochrome single function (the ML – 1630) and multifunction laser printer (the SCX – 4500). Both printers utilize Samsung’s leadership in design and innovation by crafting a contemporary high gloss black shell encasing their exclusive ultra quiet engine, ideally equipped for the any office or home environment.

Due to its style and functionality, the ML – 1630 and SCX – 4500 printers were named 2008 CES Innovations Honorees. These printers will be showcased alongside a select lineup of Samsung’s professional series printers during CES 2008 at the Samsung booth, #11033 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 7 – 10. Samsung’s new, innovative laser printers are not only stylish – they are designed for high performance, with fast print speeds of up to 17 pages per minute, 5K monthly duty cycle and industry-recognized printer reliability. The SCX – 4500 takes that work capability further with its quick copy speeds, blue LED status indicator lights for PC free operation, and high-resolution color scanning capabilities. Read more

January 8, 2008 -- Toshiba’s Digital Product Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced it lowered the starting price on its HD DVD notebook line to $899, starting with the Satellite A205 notebook. In addition to the new pricing structure, Toshiba incorporated the world’s first notebook HD DVD-R/RW optical drive into the Qosmio G45, and collectively boosted the greater overall power and functionality of its full lineup of HD DVD enabled notebook computers.

With an $899 starting price more users now have access to the industry’s most complete portfolio of leading high-definition notebook computers. Also, with the addition of an HD DVD rewritable drive Qosmio users are empowered with the ability to burn, erase and re-burn content to HD DVD-RW discs. The Toshiba HD DVD notebook portfolio consists of four models featuring high-definition widescreen displays with resolutions up to 1080p and screen sizes ranging from 15.4- to 17-inches. The portfolio includes the Satellite A205, Satellite P205, Satellite X205 and Qosmio G45 models. Read more

January 8, 2008--Seven Logitech products were named 2008 CES Innovations award winners for excellence in design and engineering, including the Logitech Harmony One advanced universal remote, which won the prestigious Best of Innovations award in the Home-Entertainment Accessories category.

“It is truly an honor for Logitech to be recognized alongside so many other great products,” said Jerry Quindlen, chief executive officer of Logitech. “These awards validate our deep commitment to world-class design and acknowledge our design and engineering organizations for their persistent devotion to delivering products that delight our customers.” Read more

January 8, 2008--Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. today announced the world premiere of the laser television category during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, unveiling a new large-format LaserTV that delivers as much as twice the color of current high-definition televisions.

Mitsubishi has harnessed its worldwide leadership in precision laser technology to produce the first-ever laser-powered television, delivering a range of color never before seen in home entertainment. Precise and focused, the purity of laser light surpasses current high-definition technologies. Today’s HDTVs display less than 40 percent of the color spectrum that the eye can see. Now, for the first time ever, laser produces twice the color. Laser beams provide the widest range of rich, complex colors, along with the most clarity and depth of field. Read more

January 8, 2008 -- Audio-Technica just announced the introduction of its ATH-ANC3 QuietPoint active noise-cancelling in-ear headphones, which combine exceptional 85% noise cancellation with outstanding sound quality, comfort and portability.

The ATH-ANC3 employs patented technology that detects environmental noise via miniature microphones incorporated into each ear bud, and applies a corresponding sound-cancelling signal. To achieve its superior performance in blocking 85% of outside noise, the ATH-ANC3 utilizes active noise cancellation over a wide frequency range, unlike some in-ear headphones that actively cancel low frequencies only. Read more

January 8, 2008 – Comcast Interactive Media (CIM) today launched www.Fancast.com, the first online destination that enables users to watch, manage and find entertainment content wherever it is available – on Fancast, on television, online, on DVD or in theaters. On Fancast, users can view an expanding free library of full episodes and clips from top networks and movie partners, find the content they are looking for across multiple platforms and create a personalized entertainment experience.

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