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11:48 AMDoug Berger said:

Alright folks, that’s it for now.  They just wrapped up, and we’re going to stroll around and get you some booth tour images.  We’ll get those up as soon as possible.  For now, check out the photo gallery linked above, and head over to http://ces.gadgetell.com for constant updates throughout the show.

11:46 AMDoug Berger said:

“Innovative Thinking, Fueled by imagination”

11:45 AMDoug Berger said:

Acoustic Research - Wireless Music Remote streams high fidelity audio through a wireless system up to 100 feet away.  They’re also launching Digital Antennas to account for the NEED to switch to digital - for the upcoming analog cut-off.

11:44 AMDoug Berger said:

HDMI-PLC will allow HDMI over the power-line.  Now they’re discussing Z-Wave—The iPod Wrielss TouchBase dock allows wireless streaming to speakers and other devices throughout the house.  Geise is discussing the energy efficiencies built-into the Z-Wave products for Home Networking.  You can manage the power in your house virtually over the internet.  He briefly discussed the WiMax Femtocell Antenna & Replicator, and some High performance headphones that have 5.1 Surround Sound through earbuds.

11:39 AMDoug Berger said:

Here at CES, they’re discussing their HD PLC - Power-Line adapters and what not.  To turn their home outlets into a built in network over power lines.  They’re launching a 4 port router that leverages Power-Line networking.  They are even talking about media servers that will use HD PLC.

11:36 AMDoug Berger said:

Geise comes out and pretty much says “I know many of you don’t care about accessories… but…“  They will be discussing all of the products that “Joe and Mary Consumer” would use… with a focus on Wireless it seems.

11:34 AMDoug Berger said:

David Geise, President, Audiovox Accessories is now taking the podium for his briefing.

11:34 AMDoug Berger said:

Programmable Digital Adaptor is being talked about which is in a way standardizing XM.  With a mini tuner, this module he’s discussing, and you can then just plug it into your stereo.

11:32 AMDoug Berger said:

They sell 50-60% of XM hardware sold in the aftermarket, according to Malone.  They’re launching the Portable Sound System, mode NMB1 which is a $99 XM Radio.  Compact Sound System is also being launched.

11:30 AMDoug Berger said:

They’re also launching a “do it yourself” headset kit.  “It will fit every single headret’s holes”.  They can be taken out easily and moved to a new car.  $699—I’m not even going to try typing up that product number.

11:28 AMDoug Berger said:

With the Jensen brand, they’re launching a wireless backup system for your car—so you don’t hit the little kiddies.  Custom Headrest DVD System has a 7” Touch Screen.  They’ve upgraded the headset to be full-touchscreen.  Sounds like a good design.  There’s a DVD slot, and an SD card slot.  Launching—“very shortly”.

11:25 AMDoug Berger said:

Digital Picture frame: With the Digital Message Center and Picture Frame, they built in a whiteboard for leaving messages for your family, and you can even write on the screen.  It also has a calendar built in.  They also made the screen replaceable in case the screen gets scratched up.  2 systems—7” with Audio, and another.

11:20 AMDoug Berger said:

$299 retail, available in 45 days.  The new ARTI, which is a high-performing radio / alarm clcok with an iPod dock will retail for $199.

11:19 AMDoug Berger said:

Acoustic Research—WPA24 will take any speakers and make them wireless.

11:18 AMDoug Berger said:

RCA Infinite Radio—internet radio.  First unit—RIR205—MSRP - Internet AM-FM, USB host, Wifi enabled, Instant weather, and recording function.  It uses WeatherBug for the weater.

11:15 AMDoug Berger said:

These cameras have the ability to upload directly to the internet—via YouTube, Box.net, no need to copy to hard drive first.

11:15 AMDoug Berger said:

Regarding Small Wonder digital video camcorders—they’re releasing the Small Wonder Traveler, 2GB memory card includd.  8 hours record time, 1 hour continuous playback… $149.  Small Wonder Pocket - 1GB memory card included, MicroSD slot, 1.5” color LCD screen.  $99 for this guy.  It’s compact.  Model EZ305.

11:13 AMDoug Berger said:

The cool thing about these Lyra products he’s talking about is that the software auto-loads on the user’s PC, no CD required.  The players also have a new interface.

11:12 AMDoug Berger said:

8GB for $149

11:11 AMDoug Berger said:

He speaks of their CES Innovation awards.  RCA - They’re announcing their LYRA 6008.  8 gig flash with audio/video, all the audio formats, FM Radio with record function, voice record, video capture, nav wheel—iPod-esque.

11:09 AMDoug Berger said:

Alrighty folks, we’re getting started.  Tom Maloe, President of Audiovox Electronics has taken “stage”  - he’s talking about their acquisition of the RCA A/V group.

11:03 AMDoug Berger said:

Good morning folks.  We’re here bright and early at th AudioVox Press Conference on the show floor.  Other companies have their press conferences in big ball rooms, but AudioVox is taking a more intimate approach with round-tables in their booth.  Stay tuned for live product announcements as they come…