2008 International CES Exhibitor Profiles
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TMCNet:  2008 International CES Exhibitor Profiles

[January 03, 2008]

2008 International CES Exhibitor Profiles

LAS VEGAS --(Business Wire)-- The 2008 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) takes place January 7 - 10, 2008 in Las Vegas. Listed below are CES exhibitor profiles.

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Company: 7 Elephants Distributing Corp. Booth: 5423 Media Contact: Ashkan Tabibnia Phone: (323) 587-8778 E-mail: ashkan@7elephants.com Web: www.7elephants.com 7 Elephants has been distributing mobile audio and recently video products since 1994. Since the introduction of their own line in 2003 they have achieved one of the most amazing growth numbers in sales volume and customer base. "CES always affords us the opportunity to develop new business relationships and strengthen existing business relationships", said Ashkan Tabibnia VP of sales at Konaki, MD Sound and NT Power. The company attributes this growth to their "low price/value" formula. You be the judge. We think there is a good chance you'll agree! Visit them at Booth 5423, North Hall of the LVCC. Company: Accell Booth: 26534 Media Contact: Megan Saulsbury Phone: (408) 428-0895 ext. 104 E-mail: megan@future-works.com Web: www.accell.com The growth of the home theater market is driving the need for premium audio and video interconnects and signal distribution solutions. To meet this need, we are creating products that are both easy-to-use and visually exciting. A wholly owned subsidiary of BizLink Technology, a top 16 supplier of interconnectivity products to manufacturers worldwide, Accell has global design and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, Malaysia and China. With its headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley, Accell leverages its advanced design and manufacturing abilities to bring exciting connectivity products to the market. Company: ACE CAD Enterprise Co., Ltd. Booth: Hilton 47000 / 47002 Media Contact: Emily Chuang Phone: 886-2-2918-3400 E-mail: emily_chuang@acecad.com.tw Web: www.acecad.com.tw The DigiMemo, a stand-alone digital notepad with memory, digitally captures & stores everything you write or draw with ink on ordinary paper without using a computer. With its DigiMemo Manager software, easily view, edit, organize, email and share your handwritten notes in Windows. Use the on-line writing function which can instantly synchronize your writing on the paper with the digital page in its software. Further, you can export your handwritten notes into Microsoft OneNote for note management or using the handwriting recognition function in OneNote. Optional OCR software converts your handwritten notes into digital text to use in Microsoft Word. The DigiMemo includes 6"x9", A5, A4 and Letter models. Company: A-DATA Technology Booth: 36607 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: Taiwan Exchange: 3260 Media Contact: Vince Wang Phone: 510-226-7899 x114 E-mail: vince_wang@adatausa.com Web: www.adatausa.com A-DATA is the world's second largest vendor of memory modules (DRAMeXchange, July 2006), 2006 Taiwan Top 20 Global Brands as well as Emerging Brand (Interbrand, September 2006). The company's main product lines include memory modules, Flash memory drives/cards, and multimedia application products. A-DATA's corporate philosophy emphasizes constant innovation, first-rate quality and superior product performance; its innovative products have led the way in the memory industry. A-DATA products have won many major Taiwanese and international awards, including Germany's iF Design award and RedDot award, Japan's Good Design Award, TAITRA's Best Export IT Product Award, and Taiwan Excellence Silver Awards. Company: AlertMe.com Booth: 20666 Media Contact: Natasha Rice Phone: 44 1223 222162 E-mail: natasha@alertme.com Web: www.alertme.com Founded in 2006 in the UK, AlertMe.com was established by Adrian Critchlow and Pilgrim Beart, both successful serial entrepreneurs. The company aims to be a leader in the field of web connected home security, driving innovation in internet and mobile communications for the consumer security and monitoring market. AlertMe.com provides an intelligent service that enables people to directly protect, control and monitor their homes from their mobile phones and the internet. Using AlertMe, people no longer need to rely on security company call centres or noisy sirens. Friends, family and neighbours can also receive alerts for added support. Company: Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. Booth: North Hall, N101 Media Contact: Connie Sung Phone: (310) 280-7963 E-mail: connie.sung@wongdoody.com Web: www.alpine-usa.com Alpine Electronics is a global supplier of automotive mobile media solutions including audio, video, satellite-linked navigation and portable device connectivity systems for original equipment and aftermarket applications. Alpine is at the forefront of innovation, with many first-to-market technologies such as portable navigation that docks into an in-dash unit, iPod(R) integration, full-range digital amplification and automated acoustical correction sound systems. Alpine has facilities in Japan, China, Europe and North America, and more than 1,600 global patents. It is a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of electronic components for computer, communications and car electronics equipment. Company: American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn. Booth: 72746 Media Contact: Joseph Cerquone Phone: 703-973-7744 E-mail: jcerquone@asha.org Web: www.asha.org ASHA has long been a national leader, authority, and resource in the areas of hearing, speech, and language. It runs America: Tuned In Today . . . But Tuned Out Tomorrow?, a public education campaign about the potential risk of hearing loss from unsafe usage of personal audio technology. The campaign has collaborated with several organizations and groups, including the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA); Unwired Technology, a CEA member; and, the Parents' Choice Foundation. Last year when Apple first announced that it planned to introduce sound limiting software for its iPod, media coverage of its decision cited ASHA's campaign Company: ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc. Booth: 71046 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: ARCW Media Contact: Eileen Miller Phone: 303-467-5236 E-mail: emiller@antennas.com Web: www.antennas.com ARC Wireless Solutions, Inc. is involved in selective design, manufacturing, marketing and selling of a broad range of wireless components and network products and accessories. The Company develops, manufactures and markets proprietary products, including Wi-Fi(R) and WiMAX(TM) panel antennas, mobile GPS, and cellular antennas, as well as base station antennas (for cell phone towers), through its Wireless Communications Solutions Division. ARC also markets its Freedom Antenna(R) Product Line that boosts your cell/wireless signal. "A Solution for Everyone," the Freedom Antenna(R) and Freedom Blade(TM) can be used on cell phones, PDAs and laptops and can be used at home or while working or traveling. Company: Audio-Technica U.S., Inc. Booth: Booth 25356 Media Contact: Karen Emerson, Media Manager Phone: 330-686-2600 E-mail: consumer@atus.com Web: www.audio-technica.com Established in 1962, Audio-Technica is a leading manufacturer of professional and consumer audio equipment, including noise- cancelling, audiophile and portable headphones, high-performance microphones, wireless microphone systems, mixers, turntables and electronic products. Our products are known for legendary quality, consistency, durability and value; we support them with outstanding service. Company: Aztech Systems Ltd Booth: 57006 Media Contact: Diana Neo Phone: 65 6843 1182 E-mail: diana.neo@aztech.com Web: www.aztech.com Incorporated in 1986, and listed on the Main board of the Singapore Stock Exchange, Aztech Systems Ltd specializes in the design and manufacturing of voice and data communications solutions. Headquartered in Singapore, Aztech today has over 2,500 employees worldwide with strong R&D, design and manufacturing capabilities. Supported by its six sales offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, USA, Germany and Malaysia, the Company provides OEM/ODM, contract manufacturing and retail distribution business. --Silver award winner (sesdaq) for Best Investor Relations, awarded at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2007 --Most Transparent Company Award at the Securities Investors Association of Singapore Investors' Choice Award 2006 (sesdaq) & 2007 (main board small cap, runners-up) Company: b2 Booth: booth 14244 Media Contact: BHGPR; Stacey Bender Phone: 973-740-8882 Web: www.b2stuf.com b2 is a newly formed division of Blue Box International specializing in the development and introduction of cutting edge products suitable for the music and entertainment markets. The existing b2 line relates directly to the burgeoning market of digital music devices such as ipod and mp3 players. Future development of the line will center on the music and entertainment industries and b2 products will enhance these experiences. Innovation in product development is a constant at b2, and we are continuously researching new and unique trends to ensure we keep pace with today's fast moving market and offer products to compliment these trends. Company: BiTMICRO Networks, Inc. Booth: 72922 Media Contact: JUN ALEJO Phone: 510 623 2341 E-mail: jalejo@bitmicro.com Web: www.bitmicro.com BiTMICRO Networks develops flash solid state disk (SSD), network storage and file cache solid state drive solutions in 2.5" and 3.5" hard disk drive (HDD) footprints and 19-inch rack mount configurations scalable up to several terabytes of pure solid state storage. The E-Disk(R) solid state drive and flash disk drive solutions are ideal for harsh, demanding, and mission-critical applications in the industrial, embedded, computer, communication, medical, military, and aerospace industries. Also, the E-Disk(R) flash disk offers unmatched performance, significantly reducing access times to stored information, acting as performance boosters for almost any enterprise application -- Financial, ISP, ASP, E-Commerce, OLTP, NAS and SAN. Company: BlueAnt Wireless Booth: South Hall 3 35324 Media Contact: Suzanne Harrison Phone: 415 956 0800 E-mail: info@blueantwireless.com Web: www.blueantwireless.com BlueAnt Wireless is a leading Australian manufacturer of Bluetooth enabled devices and state-of-the-art wireless accessories. In June 2006, BlueAnt launched its product range into the U.S. BlueAnt's product portfolio includes Bluetooth handsfree, stereo audio streaming and wireless communication products offering cutting-edge technology, design and features. Our warranty support remains an integral component of our technical support program. All BlueAnt products are covered by a 2-year full replacement warranty and customer support, via our localized dedicated customer service centers, remains paramount. Visit our CES booth (35324) to view our innovative range of products and preview the very latest additions live at CES! Visit www.blueantwireless.com for more information on our company and products. Company: Cables Unlimited Booth: 71444 Media Contact: Ben Hunter/Liz Chidester Phone: 925-609-7550 E-mail: lchidester@cablesunlimited.com Web: www.cablesunlimited.com Cables Unlimited - a global leader in cable manufacturing, distributing quality cables and accessories worldwide - specializes in premium, value-priced HDMI, A/V, USB, gaming and networking cables. We are featuring our Audio Unlimited brand 900Mhz wireless speaker systems, UltraFlat HDMI Version 1.3 cables, cutting edge Pro A/V Series audio/video cables,and Hardcore Gaming Series Wii, PS3 and Xbox360 cables at the 2008 International CES. Cables Unlimited is a proud sponsor of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and have recently launched the KaBLING line of rhinestone-studded pink cables to support this cause. KaBLING cables are a fun and fashionable alternative to connect your CE devices. KaBLING cables currently support USB, HDMI, Audio, Power and Ethernet connectivity. Please visit us on the web at www.cablesunlimited.com for additional information. Company: Clothing 4 All, Inc. Booth: 74026 Media Contact: Gene Constant Phone: 951.276.4964 E-mail: Gene@Clothing4All.com Web: http://www.Clothing4All.com Hi-tech garment solutions for America's Workforce. The way your employees look is a reflection of your business, and the way their apparel performs effects how well they can do their jobs. Colorfast, wrinkle resistant, moisture wicking, stain resistant, no shrink, and IL50. Clothing 4 All has exactly what you need. Workwear, Hospitality, Restaurant Wear, Corporate Wear and Retail uniforming. What you see is less than what you get. Clothing 4 All offers wholesale prices on 35 clothing brands, state- of-the-art garment solutions, custom embroidery and screen printing. Company: Control4 Booth: South Hall 1 21407 Media Contact: Joelle Kenealey Phone: 650-373-2005/415-305-6065 E-mail: joelle_kenealey@coltrin.com Web: www.control4.com Control4 is the first company to make whole-home automation a practical option for any residence. The company makes everyday life easier by providing one-touch control of both new and existing electronic systems in the home. By allowing different systems to work together, Control4 provides effortless entertainment, comfort, convenience and peace of mind to homeowners everywhere. Control4's affordable and easy to use products enable home theater control, multi-room music, smart lighting, temperature control and security, through a range of in-home and over-the-web remote control technology. The company delivers both wired and wireless solutions that can be installed in existing homes as well as homes under construction. Company: CyberLink Booth: Hilton Suite 2365 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: Taiwan - 5203.TW Media Contact: Andy Marken Phone: C - 408-390-0002 E-mail: andy@markencom.com Web: www.cyberlink.com CyberLink develops a range of award-winning digital media creation, playback, sharing, and enjoyment applications for home and business PC users worldwide. At CES the company will be highlighting new ways to move your entertainment anywhere in the house...CyberLink Live; CyberLink MediaServer that supports all your DLNA entertainment devices...including PS3, Xbox and more; streamline solutions to help people get their entertainment out of the house...CyberLink PowerCinema Mobile solutions pack up your digital TV, FM radio, music, video, photos and exciting new ways to control/modify your content your way with the new CyberLink Power family Company: D-BOX Technologies Inc. Booth: 20659 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: DBO.A- TSX Media Contact: Claude Mc Master Phone: (450) 442-3003 E-mail: cmcmaster@d-box.com Web: www.d-box.com D-BOX(TM) Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures the world's only motion simulation systems for the entertainment industry, more specifically the market segments of home theaters, movie theaters and gaming. It's unique, patented technology uses motion codes perfectly synchronized with on screen-action and sound for the ultimate immersive experience. D-BOX Technologies Inc. is a leader in the development of integrated motion systems for home entertainment applications and commercial solutions. Our technology and product standard has evolved over the years for a perfect integration of motion systems. We bring a new dimension to entertainment; as color was for visuals and surround sound is for sound, D-BOX is for motion. Company: DiBcom Booth: Room 35381MP - LVCC Media Contact: Mandy BEDARD Phone: 403.454.5556 E-mail: m.bedard@open2europe.com Web: www.dibcom.com DiBcom is at the heart of mobile TV. As a fabless semiconductor company that designs high-performance chipsets, DiBcom enables low- power mobile and portable TV reception everywhere and at high speeds. The company's solutions are used in automotive, PC/peripheral and handheld device applications. DiBcom has extensive experience solving real-world mobile digital terrestrial television (DTT) reception problems and has overcome the main technological barriers to high- quality service. The company has developed patented algorithms and architecture for fast and accurate channel estimation and high Doppler compensation. Its chipsets are compliant with the current worldwide digital video broadcast standards DVB-T, DVB-H, T-DMB and ISDB-T. Company: Digeo, Inc. Booth: 26606 South Hall Media Contact: Jodie Cadieux, Sr. Dir., Corp. Comm. Phone: 425-896-6050 E-mail: jodie.cadieux@digeo.com Web: http://www.digeo.com and http://www.moxi.com Digeo(R), Inc. creates state-of-the-art home entertainment technologies, including digital media recorder (DMR) platforms and services. The company's mission is to enable the best consumer experience in high-definition entertainment for the connected home. The company's flagship product - the two-time Emmy(R) Award-winning Moxi(R) Media Center - serves as a hub for distribution of digital entertainment throughout the home and has been deployed in more than 420,000 homes nationwide. Digeo previously focused on selling Moxi DVRs through network operators. Now, the company will offer new and enhanced Moxi digital media recorders (DMRs) directly to consumers through retail stores and online while continuing to innovate and provide Moxi solutions to the cable and IPTV industry. Company: D-Link Booth: 36212 Media Contact: Les Goldberg, APR Phone: 714-317-2431 E-mail: lgprman2000@yahoo.com, or les.goldberg@dlink.com Web: www.dlink.com D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking. The company continues to strive for excellence as an award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking, broadband, digital electronics, voice and data communications solutions for the digital home, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), Small to Medium Business (SMB), and Workgroup to Enterprise environments. With millions of networking and connectivity products manufactured and shipped, D-Link is a dominant market participant and price/performance leader in the networking and communications market. The company will be making a significant announcement at CES which will change the way consumers setup and operate a digital home network. Company: Dreamflyer Booth: 25609 Media Contact: Pamela Nelson Phone: 1-877-435-9746 E-mail: pamela.nelson@mydreamflyer.com Web: mydreamflyer.com The DreamFlyer delivers the most extraordinary recreational experience to the home user! The DreamFlyer is a personal virtual reality flight motion simulator designed to enhance the flight simulation experience. The pilot-lead and pilot-induced roll and pitch oscillation is interpreted by the brain to perceive the feeling of flight! Using their own simulation software the flight enthusiast can enhance his experience for any purpose, including virtual competitions, instrumentation practice and/or solo flights. The DreamFlyer is convenient, lightweight and compact, requires no power and virtually no maintenance. Company: dreamGEAR Booth: Central Hall 7914 Media Contact: Caroline Rubenstein Phone: 312-245-9805 E-mail: caroline@alpaytac.com Web: www.dreamgear.net dreamGEAR(R) is a leading manufacturer of accessories for all video game platforms and portable speakers and accessories for iPod(R) and MP3 players under its i.Sound(R) brand. From 2002 - 2006, dreamGEAR saw 218% growth, and estimates a year-to-year sales increase of 25% in 2007. As a result of this tremendous growth, dreamGEAR was highlighted in Entrepreneur's "Hot 500" list of the fastest growing companies in the US. Additionally, three dreamGEAR products were selected as CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award honorees: GameBlaster (Wii accessory), ShredMaster V (guitar controller for PS2) and ShredMaster JR (Plug 'n Play Guitar Video Game System). Company: E-detail Inc. Booth: Hilton 40009 Media Contact: Janice Kang Phone: 85-2-9885-6008 E-mail: kjw@e-detail.co.kr Web: www.e-detail.co.kr Our company, e-detail. INC is a Korean IT company, producing revolutionary, innovative presentation tablet PC, the "Prezenter". The key feature of the "Prezenter" is its dual "back-to-back display screens and clone mode technology. The Prezenter has been specifically designed for sales and customer representatives across a broad range of businesses, including financial services, pharmaceutical, automotive, insurance, training, education and many others. However, it also has all the functionalities of, and can be used as, a conventional laptop computer. Company: EnVizen_Digital Booth: Venetian Hotel Media Contact: Morris Adato Phone: 818 989-8200 E-mail: morris@noahcomapny.com Web: www.noahcompany.com EnVizen_Digital manufactures, computer and consumer electronic products, focusing on innovative convergence products that tie Home entertainment with Computer technology. Examples are Media Genie a wireless network attached storage device that connects your computer system with a flat screen Television via HDMI plus record capability, PhotoPlay, a line of WiFi Digital Photo Frames featuring a built in ATSC TV Tuner and remote control. Sizes available from 7, 15.4 and 19", Potable DVD player with built-in ATSC TV Tuner, Dual and Triple computer monitor with built-in ATSC TV Tuner. EnVizen has offices in Los Angeles and Shenzhen, China. Company: Epson America, Inc. Booth: South Hall 1, 21763D & 21661 Media Contact: Walt & Company Phone: 408-369-7200 E-mail: epson@walt.com Web: www.epson.com Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global technology company that manufactures printers, computers, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), integrated circuits, electronic and crystal devices, optical products, factory automation systems and watches. The company draws its products primarily from manufacturing facilities located in Portland, Oregon, as well as Seiko Epson Corporation in Japan. The company has sales offices throughout the United States; a Canadian affiliate in Toronto, Ontario; subsidiaries in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico and Venezuela; and a sales office in Colombia. Epson will be on the CES show floor in South Hall 1, booth 21661. Company: Ergotron, Inc. Booth: 26811 Media Contact: Megan Wagoner Phone: 651-365-6677 E-mail: mwagoner@ergotron.com Web: www.ergotron.com Ergotron is a global manufacturer of display and notebook mounting and mobility products. Innovation and passion for differentiation is evidenced in over 35 patents and a growing portfolio of award- winning, high-quality products offered at an exceptional value. With a human centered design, Ergotron products adapt technology to the physical needs of each individual--creating an environment that promotes wellness, productivity and efficiency--both at work and at home. Come experience our life-changing products throughout CES at MyCES Stations, e-Mail Stations, the Las Vegas Convention Center press room, the Innovations Plus at the Sands Expo and in Ergotron booth 26811. Company: EZ Dupe Booth: 25427 Media Contact: Howard Kopelson Phone: 877-686-8868 E-mail: howard@ezdupe.com Web: www.ezdupe.com EZ Dupe is the nation's 1 brand of Compact Disc, DVD, USB, SD & CF card duplication systems as well as media printing solutions & portable duplication technologies. Manufacturing locations include southern California, New Jersey & Taiwan. Company: FSP GROUP USA Booth: 73611 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: 3015.TW Media Contact: Donson Lee Phone: 909.606.0960 ext.1218 E-mail: donson.lee@fspgroupusa.com Web: www.fspgroupusa.com Founded in 1993, FSP Group, Taoyuan, Taiwan has rapidly grown into becoming a global power supplier, a publicly traded company listed on the Taiwan exchange (symbol: 30.15.Tw), with revenues exceeding $300 million usd. As one of the top-10 global power supply companies worldwide, FSP Group is the leading volume supplier of the desktop PC ATX power supply. In recent years, FSP group has expanded its R&D and manufacturing capabilities to becoming one of the major power conversion suppliers of adapters, industrial PCs, servers, LCD monitors, and LCD / plasma TVs, partnering with many strategic manufacturers. Company: Furutech Booth: Venetian 30-112 Media Contact: Jonathan Scull Phone: 212.807.0519 E-mail: jscull@scullcommunications.com Web: www.scullcommunications.com Furutech Co., Ltd. manufactures analog and digital audio and video cable and accessories, makes a wide variety of high performance 15A and 20A A/V cable and power connectors and parts, as well as distribution/filtering products like the new TransPower One, Power6, e-TP44, e-TP80 and e-TP609 power distributors and filters, plus the award-winning deMag Disc and Cable Demagnetizer, the deStat fan- driven Balanced Ion Drive device for totally eliminating static from LPs and CDs, lightweight and stylish FRD Room Diffusion Panels, PC-2 Disc Pure Cleaner, and their own very special NANO Liquid Contact Enhancer, plus many more fine cable and OEM products. Company: Gefen Booth: 20344 South Hall Media Contact: Linda Morgan Phone: 818.534.8254 E-mail: linda@gefen.com Web: www.gefen.com From a new Gefen TV line to HDMI v1.3 solutions, Gefen has a wide selection of solutions that can help the professional installer and the home user. The Gefen TV line includes two versions of a Personal Video Recorder (SD and HD), an HDMI signal generator for authenticating HDTV, an Audio Processor and a new HDTV Scaler Pro to guarantee true 1080P performance. Gefen's HDMI v1.3 solutions promise easy system integration, signal extension and signal delivery over fiber, copper and CAT-5 cables with new systems that use coax cable, VGA cables and HD over IP. Company: Golla Ltd Booth: South Hall 4 / 36631 Media Contact: Jessi Koivukoski Phone: 358-40-5792771 E-mail: jessi.koivukoski@golla.fi Web: www.golla.com Golla is the original brand specializing in fashionable bags for portable electronics. Golla has taken the world by storm with a unique idea - bringing stylish bags into the world of technology. Golla has created a category that has attracted fans in over 100 countries worldwide, selling in total of 13 million bags to date. Golla thrives on a continuous flow of innovation that includes biannual collection changes and product launches. This process has produced stylish and globally relevant bags for all kind of electronics - from mobile phones to laptops. Golla bags are known for their wide array of colors, funky prints and good quality. Golla strives to become the most desirable brand of fashionable bags for portable electronics - not only within the industry, but for everybody around the world. Company: Hearing Components Booth: 36906 Media Contact: Steven Thompson Phone: 651 739 9427 E-mail: sthompson@hearingcomponents.com Web: complyfoam.com As a result of extensive research on noise reduction and the ear canal, Hearing Components began designing and manufacturing unique products to improve the sound quality of personal audio devices. The patented foam technology has been applied to a number of consumer electronics products, to help the listener immerse themselves in music. The technology channels pure sound into the ear while filtering unwanted noise. In addition to consumer electronics, the technology is currently used in hearing aids, military communication, commercial aviation and earsets where communication is critical in industrial high noise environments. Hearing Components is located in Oakdale, Minnesota. Company: Hong Kong Trade Development Council Booth: 58000 Hilton Media Contact: Kelly Ma Phone: (213) 622-3194 E-mail: kelly.hl.ma@tdc.org.hk Web: www.tdctrade.com The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organizing the Hong Kong Pavilion at CES, January 7-10, 2008, which will be located at booth 58000 in the Las Vegas Hilton. The spacious Pavilion will feature 95 Hong Kong companies with a dazzling array of new products. HKTDC's award-winning website www.tdctrade.com provides a free business matching global database which includes hundreds of consumer electronic manufacturers and import / export agents located throughout Hong Kong, the Mainland and greater Asia. Premier Connect, HKTDC's comprehensive affordable fee-based service, streamlines the process and guesswork of business matching. Please visit www.premierconnect.tdctrade.com for more details. Company: Icon Enterprises International Inc. Booth: North 3202 Media Contact: Claudio Laraia Phone: 718-752-9764 E-mail: www.IconEnterprises@aol.com Web: www.IconTV.com Icon Enterprises International is the leading hi-End choice for Automotive and Pro Audio/Video Resellers world-wide. With IconTV "The World's Most Award Winning A/V Company" and Critical MASS maker of "The woofer by which all others will be Judged" & "the world's first ultra high-end" Car Audio system ($259,000) "Speed-Channels best of SEMA", ICON Enterprises is the leader in High-End Mobile Audio/Video. ICON is 100% devoted to making the Best/Most advanced and most profitable custom installation products for our Elite/Exclusive Authorized Dealer Network. Brand Names: ICON, Critical MASS, Icon TV, MASS Engineering, ICON Dealer Services, ZYNNERGY, IconTV, SVC-X www.CriticalMASSaudio.com www.IconTV.com www.SVC-X.com. Company: ILY Enterprise, Inc. Booth: 71946-Sands Con. Ctr Media Contact: Robert Aguilera Phone: 562.801.2888 E-mail: robert@ily.com Web: www.ily.com ILY Enterprise, Inc. established in 1995, is a pioneer in advanced disc duplication systems. ILY Enterprise, Inc. is continually developing new technology and currently offers an extensive product line including stand-alone CD/ DVD/ Blu-ray/ Lightscribe duplication systems, autoloaders, printers, shredders, duplicator controllers, cases and other related products. As a leader in the duplication industry, ILY Enterprise is never satisfied with providing "me too technology" and is always working on developing new and innovative technologies that will allow customers to enjoy the most advanced duplication equipment available. Technologically advanced products coupled with outstanding customer service is our mission! Company: InPlay Technologies, Inc. Booth: Sands 73439 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: NPLA - NASDAQ Media Contact: Heather Beshears Phone: (480) 586-3357 E-mail: heather@inplaytechnologies.com Web: www.inplaytechnologies.com InPlay Technologies is a developer of innovative human interface devices for electronic products. The company's FinePoint division offers the only digital-based pen-input solution for the rapidly growing mobile computing market. With InPlay's digital technology, OEMs have an almost limitless roadmap for development of new features and functions for their product designs. The Company's Duraswitch(R) brand of electronic switch technologies couples the friendly tactile feedback of mechanical pushbuttons and rotary dials with the highly reliable, thin profile of membrane switches enabling OEMs to create ergonomic, space saving input panels for a wide range of applications. Company: Jaton Corp. Booth: Venetian 30-315 Media Contact: George Cheng Phone: 408-942-9888 E-mail: george@jaton.com Web: www.jatonhp.com Jaton will launch new Operetta AP2300A, a class A power amplifier and Lyra HD-661DX Hi-Fi speaker in Venetian Hotel Suite 30-315, Las Vegas, at the CES 2008. The AP2300A amplifier is designed into a 300 Watts x 2 Channel. It has the same noise deduction circle as the AP2140A/AP5140A, which was debuted at the CES 2007, getting a lot of positive feedbacks from all the auditors, who had listened to its performance. The AP2300A will retail for less US$ 5000.00 and HD-661DX will retail for US$ 1600.00 each pair and ready to deliver after CES 2008. Company: KEF Audio Booth: Hilton Suite 330-337 Media Contact: Scott Moody Phone: 954-925-1511 E-mail: scott@marketingmatters.net Web: www.kef.com KEF Audio, a division of GP Acoustics, is a UK-based company that has earned a reputation as the premier manufacturer of stunning, audiophile-quality speakers for modern home theater, hi-fi and custom installation applications. KEF products, distributed world-wide, have won awards on both sides of the Atlantic. Founded in 1961 by British electrical engineer Raymond Cooke KEF is driven by a passionate belief in the power of innovation and quality. KEF remains passionate about its patented, proven technologies such as Uni-Q(R) and ACE(R). These characteristics, traditions and, above all, quality, secure KEF's reputation as a world class manufacturer of the world's best speakers. Company: Kinyo / Artdio Company Inc. Booth: 9034 Media Contact: Soo Huay Chia Phone: 626-333-3711 ext116 E-mail: soo@kinyo.com. Web: www.kinyo.com Kinyo Company designs, manufactures, and markets Audio Sound Systems along with Video Accessories. Kinyo has proudly achieved the ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 14001 certifications plus ROHS, WEEE and the Green Partner certification. Recently Kinyo introduced the "ARTDIO" brand name with its most innovative and cutting edge product line called The SOUND DREAMS Series. Known for supplying a broad range of products under its Kinyo and now Artdio brand name the Kinyo Company has created multiple alliances with retailers and major OEM accounts. As always Kinyo's mission is to develop quality products with creative designs at an affordable cost. Company: KoamTac, Inc. Booth: 72047 Media Contact: Alexandra Bukeeva Phone: 609-734-4335 E-mail: alex@koamtac.com Web: www.koamtac.com KoamTac, Inc., located at Sands Expo 72047, is engaged in developing Auto Identification solutions, including Barcode data collectors, Barcode/GPS sled and car cradles for Samsung smartphones, and Barcode modules. KPC600/718 Barcode/GPS sled and car cradles with Samsung smartphones provide the richest Industrial PDA features including Mobile 6.0, CDMA/GSM/UMTS/HSDPA, Barcode, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and FM Transmitter. KDC100/200 are the world's smallest data collectors with bright OLED display, Li-polymer rechargeable battery, large data storage, diverse connectivity to the host including Bluetooth/USB/Serial, and synchronization/wedge software. KoamTac is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Please visit www.koamtac.com for more information. Company: Laipac Technology Inc. Booth: Sands 72156 Media Contact: Diego Lai Phone: 905-7621228 E-mail: diego.lai@laipac.com Web: www.laipac.com Laipac Technology Inc. is a located in Canada and is Leader in Vehicle and Personal Tracking Devices. Our strong R&D Expertise and Just-in- Time Market Services have earned our company a spot as one of the 50 leaders to watch by GPS World magazine. Laipac is currently exporting products to 80 countries and have four Branches. Laipac is launching the S-911 Bracelet Locator for real time tracking at CES show in 2008. Our S-911 Bracelet Locator is high security GSM/GPRS device with GPS built in. It's a handy tool for Security/Parole. The user can track the device in real-time on www.LocationNow.com Company: Leggett & Platt Booth: Central Plaza, C4 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: NYSE: LEG Media Contact: Mary Leigh Wallace Phone: (336) 307-9340 E-mail: mwallace@rlfcommunications.com Web: www.leggett.com Leggett & Platt is a Fortune 500 diversified manufacturer that conceives, designs and produces a variety of engineered components and products found in virtually every home, office, retail store and automobile. The company serves a broad suite of customers that comprise a "Who's Who" of U.S. manufacturers and retailers. The 125- year-old firm is composed of 28 business units, 31,000 employee- partners, and over 300 facilities in over 20 countries. On January 7th, Leggett will unveil Starry Night(TM), the world's smartest bed, at CES- a bed that incorporates diagnostic and entertainment technologies to create an intelligent, comfortable and truly intuitive sleep environment. Company: Lenexpo Electronics Booth: Sands Expo 73728 Media Contact: Khoi Pham Phone: 408-954-8782 x116 E-mail: kpham@lenexpo-electronics.com Web: www.lenexpo-electronics.com Lenexpo Electronics is one of the largest suppliers of audio video and computer accessories since 1999. It started with a small group of engineers which decided to bring the finest quality, design, and ease of use to the Audio and Video world. Don't forget that price also makes a difference-with all the new technology you can easily spend a fortune. Lenexpo established a two way relationship with leading manufactures and are able to offer you the greatest pricing due to a large inventory. Company: Liquid Image / Zocker Toys LLC Booth: IP 233 Media Contact: Melanie Pearson Phone: (916) 698-6097 E-mail: melanie@liquidimageco.com Web: www.liquidimageco.com Liquid Image, LLC is headquartered in Sacramento California with an international sales office in Hong Kong. Liquid Image began in 2002 as Zocker Toys with a company name change in December 2007, to reflect the expansion into electronics and sporting goods with innovative products that include the Underwater Digital Camera Mask. Liquid Image is a manufacturer and distributor of Electronics, Sport, Water, Game and Toy products. Liquid Image continues to grow internationally through distributors who market Liquid Image products to countries around the world. Liquid Image products are based around entertainment for kids and adults who lead an active lifestyle. Company: Loiminchay Audio Booth: Ven. Bassano 2705 Media Contact: Jonathan Scull Phone: 646.369.3340 E-mail: jscull@scullcommunications.com Web: www.scullcommunications.com Loiminchay Audio, manufacturers of luxuriously-crafted, extreme performance limited-edition speakers for the connoisseur, introduce their startling product line at CES'08. Artisan-crafted from shaped solid layers of Birch MultiPly, they're bored out and finished inside and out with sixteen coats of the finest lacquer. Loiminchay speakers are designed in New York by Loiminchay's owner Patrick Chu, and lovingly crafted in China. The dedicated teams in his atelier function together in harmonious workgroups, fusing the work of designers, engineers and craftspeople at the same location. Everyone there is a connoisseur in their field turning out gorgeous sounding, richly luxurious speakers. Company: LumiSource, Inc. Booth: South Hall 25614 Media Contact: Jessica Wuellner Phone: 847-699-8988 E-mail: jessica@lumisource.com Web: www.boomchair.com or www.lumisource.com LumiSource, Inc. is the designer and manufacturer of the expanding line of BoomChair (TM) multimedia furniture. Plug into the revolution of the BoomChair (TM). Surround yourself with the video games, music, and movies you love. With the latest technology and high-tech designs, these chairs will take your gaming experience to the next level. Perfect for any game room or home theater. BoomChairs(TM) combine features like wireless speaker technology, spine-tingling vibration, and sound-responsive light effects to create many unique, exclusive designs. LumiSource, Inc. also carries an assortment of fun audio products and home decor. Company: Maxell Corporation of America Booth: 12506 Media Contact: Donna Austi Phone: 212-798-9788 E-mail: donna_austi@cohnwolfe.com Web: www.maxell.com Maxell Corporation of America, a technology and marketing leader, is a full line manufacturer of digital media products for consumer, professional and data storage markets. Maxell is a recognized brand for over thirty years that delivers a comprehensive line of digital tape and disc-based recording media products for consumer audio, video, camcorder and data storage applications. The company also has a full line of electronics care, maintenance, and accessory products including headphones, plasma TV cleaners, and iPod/MP3 peripherals such as chargers, skins and speakers. www.maxell.com Company: Mediaport Entertainment Booth: LVCC Central 12533 Media Contact: Krysty Ronchetti Phone: 818.231.2090 E-mail: krysty@sjcommunications.com Web: www.mediaport.com Mediaport(R) Entertainment, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is the world's leader in digital media kiosks. Mediaport's MediaATM(R) offer a full service solution that brings the ability to sell digital on demand products in a retail environment. The point-of-sale kiosks and it's software operating systems are currently operating in military bases, travel locations, video shops, and music stores in Asia, Australia,UK and the U.S. Mediaport's customers can purchase up to a million tracks of music from a MediaATM(R) by burning CDs or digitally downloading media to a USB storage devices, phones, flash cards and "Play for Sure" MP3 players in minutes. Company: MOREL Booth: 2039 & Suite 29-321 Media Contact: Shelley Alperovich Phone: 972 8 930 1160 E-mail: shelley@morel.co.il Web: www.morelhifi.com 2008 is going to be huge year for Morel, the award-winning manufacturer of speakers and audio drivers since 1975! Don't miss Morel's new audiophile lines at CES: Car Audio - Component Speaker of the Year, and new quality subwoofers. See the entire line at LVCC North Hall booth 2039 Home Audio - Introducing "Fat Lady"- Morel's new superspeaker, audiophile inwalls, and new sub/sat systems. See and hear them at the Venetian Tower Suite 29-321 Sold in over 55 countries worldwide, Morel speakers are the choice of many of the biggest names in the music industry. Check out www.morelhifi.com to learn more. Company: Mvix(USA), Inc. - www.mvixusa.com Booth: 25162 (South Hall-2) Media Contact: Mr. Mike Mallon Phone: 866-310-4923 xtn 803 E-mail: mmallon@mvixusa.com Web: www.mvixusa.com MvixUSA is dedicated to the use of unique, innovative technology toward enhancing hi-definition (1080p) multimedia entertainment. Founded in 2005, MvixUSA has rapidly grown into a leading provider of Hard Disk-based Media Centers and Home-theater PCs. Our flagship product line has revolutionized the storage, portability and accessibility of DRM-free media content. With a versatile line of portable audio and video products for use at home, on the road and in business environments, MvixUSA caters to multimedia enthusiasts who value quality, style and a technology-enabled lifestyle. Our brand is intended to make life easier and more enjoyable. Company: NAVIGON Booth: North Hall, 6011 Media Contact: Todd Witkemper Phone: 312-233-1369 E-mail: todd.witkemper@edelman.com Web: www.experiencenavigon.com Founded in 1991, NAVIGON is one of the world's leading providers of navigation products and software solutions. NAVIGON has developed many industry firsts, including the world's first dynamic personal GPS product in 1996. NAVIGON successfully launched its family of branded personal navigation devices in Fall, 2007. The award-winning NAVIGON 2100, NAVIGON 5100 and NAVIGON 7100 units introduced robust, exclusive feature-sets to the navigation market. NAVIGON also develops software solutions for OEM customers operating in personal navigation, wireless, and automotive sectors. NAVIGON employs more than 300 people worldwide with offices in Asia, Europe and North America. Company: NDS Booth: Murano Suite 3201 Ticker Symbol & Exchange: NNDS Media Contact: Tracey Sheehy Phone: (212) 616-6003 E-mail: tsheehy@breakawaycom.com Web: http://www.nds.com As television technologies continue to converge, NDS is illustrating exactly how beneficial that convergence can by providing a full home environment that demonstrates true mobility for content. NDS will show content moving from a set-top box to a PC and then outside to mobile devices, using NDS VideoGuard for content protection and NDS MediaHighway, the TV "operating system", for advanced application development. Using these technologies, NDS enables broadcasters and content providers to expand their business rules and revenue opportunities by offering security and interoperability for a variety of devices. NDS will be exhibiting at the Venetian Hotel, Murano Suite 3201. Company: Nero, Inc. Booth: Booth 36226 Media Contact: Tim Polakowski, McGrath/Power PR Phone: 408-727-0351 E-mail: timp@mcgrathpower.com Web: www.nero.com Nero is a leading provider of digital multimedia solutions for the personal computer, consumer electronics, and mobile industries. Focused on developing technologies for digital media creation and playback, Nero provides applications, codecs, tools, software development kits, and programming interfaces for use with a variety of platforms and devices. Over 270 million units of Nero's award- winning software solutions have been distributed globally. Nero distributes products through hardware manufacturers, international partners, retailers, and through www.nero.com. Nero is headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany and serves the world with regional offices in Karlsbad, Germany (EMEA); Glendale, California (Americas); Yokohama, Japan (APAC); and Hangzhou, China (China). Company: NFC Forum Booth: NFC Zone-Sands 73825 Media Contact: Ruth Cassidy Phone: 1.781.876.6239 E-mail: rcassidy@virtualmgmt.com Web: www.nfc-forum.org The NFC Forum, www.nfc-forum.org, was launched as a non-profit industry association in 2004 by leading mobile communications, semiconductor and consumer electronics companies. The Forum advances the use of Near Field Communication technology by developing specifications, ensuring interoperability among devices and services, and educating the market about NFC technology. The Forum's 145 global member companies currently are developing specifications for a modular NFC device architecture, and protocols for interoperable data exchange and device-independent service delivery, device discovery, and device capability. NFC Zone Exhibitors demonstrating NFC applications include: Innovision R&D, Inside Contactless, Nokia, NXP, Parrot, SCM Microsystems, Toppan Forms and Visa International. Company: NTI (NewTech Infosystems Inc) Booth: N 6634MP Media Contact: Andy Marken Phone: C - 408-390-0002 E-mail: andy@markencom.com Web: www.ntius.com NewTech Infosystems ("NTI") is introducing new eye-popping Media Maker 8 -- a super cool, super easy all-in-one digital creativity suite for sharing and creating videos, photos, music, data and more. New NTI Dragon Suite -- The Mac solution that includes NTI Dragon Burn, Dragon FliX and NTI Shadow all in a single, value-packed solution. Backup Now 5 -- effortless backup/archiving/migration/recovery of all your content, all the time. Network, desktop, notebook...it handles it all. The company is a leading developer of powerful, feature-rich, and easy-to-use software for CD and DVD recording. Today, NTI's CD/DVD burning engine has an installed base of 80 million users worldwide Company: OmniMount Booth: Hard Rock Hotel Media Contact: Elaine Palladino Phone: 954-925-1511 E-mail: elaine@marketingmatters.net Web: www.omnimount.com For nearly 30 years, OmniMount has upheld its position as a global leader by continually evolving the category through product innovation. Represented worldwide in 62 countries, OmniMount products have been recognized for groundbreaking design, high quality and long-term reliability. Thanks in part to the company's in-house industrial design and engineering team (ID&E), precise attention to detail and quality control standards are built into every product, producing the most breakthrough and well-built products on the market. Today, the OmniMount product line features hundreds of mounting solutions that cover the demands of nearly every application Company: Otter Products, LLC.