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The future of consumer electronics to go on display @ Hometech Middle East
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 19 - 2007 at 08:07
- PRESS RELEASE
The most innovative products in the world of consumer electronics that herald the future of the industry will go on display at the forthcoming Hometech Middle East trade show in May (13th to 15th) scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards program, sponsored by CEA and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), honors outstanding design and engineering in consumer electronics products. Since 1989, the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards have given consumer technology manufacturers and developers an opportunity to have their newest products judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade press.
The Best of Innovations Award honorees are announced each November at the International CES New York Press Preview and are showcased at the International CES in January.
The Innovations 2007 awards represent 31 product categories ranging from audio accessories to biometrics to home networking to video accessories. Categories for the 2007 Innovations Awards program also included digital imaging, eco-design, enabling technologies, home theatre accessories, home theater audio, mobile audio, mobile electronics, mobile video, video displays, wireless communications and wireless peripherals.
The Best of Innovations Awards Honorees are the most highly honored products in all facets of the consumer technology industry. A sampling of the 2007 Best of Innovations products will go on display in the CES Pavilion, sponsored by CEA, at Hometech (Hall#: 1 Stand#: HT 531).
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Products Included in the Innovations Showcase are:1. Category: Computer Hardware Honoree
Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
Designed by: Dell Inc., Human Interface Inc., M3 Design, and Function Engineering
Product Name: Dell XPS™ M2010
Product Synopsis: Dell XPS™ M2010: designed to be a desktop PC replacement for entertainment and multimedia enthusiasts that's easily transportable, like a notebook, yet includes full-size PC functionality with a media-centric personality.
MSRP: Starting at AED 11,740 ($3,199.00) depending on configuration
Manufacturer URL: www.dell.com
2. Category: Portable Power Honoree
Manufacturer: ECOSOL Solar Technologies Inc.
Designed by: ECOSOL Solar Technologies Inc.
Product Name: ECOSOL PowerStick P1
Product Synopsis: Travel the world without the inconvenience of transformers and wires. Use it for all your portable electronic devices.
The ECOSOL POWER STICK "Share the power!"
MSRP: AED 220 ($59.95)
Manufacturer URL: www.ecosolinc.com
3. Category: Audio Accessories Honoree
Manufacturer: Furutech Co., Ltd.
Designed by: Furutech Co., Ltd.
Product Name: Furutech DeMag
Product Synopsis: The Furutech deMag demagnetizes any type of disc media like CD, DVD, SACD, and DVD-Audio. It works on LPs, cables, connectors, and power cords eliminating resolution-sapping magnetic interference.
MSRP: AED 6,606 ($1,800.00)
Manufacturer URL: www.furutech.com
4. Cateogry: Wireless Peripherals Honoree
Manufacturer: Golan Technology
Designed by: Lumio
Product Name: Virtual Keyboard
Product Synopsis: The Bluetooth® Virtual Keyboard™ projects a full sized laser keyboard, enables user to write emails, text messages or complete documents right into his PDA, SmartPhone™, Blackberry™ or Notebook PC.
MSRP: AED 624 ($169.99)
Manufacturer URL: www.golan-tech.com
5. Category: Home Theater Audio Honoree
Manufacturer: Mitek Mobile
Designed by: Mitek Mobile
Product Name: Soundolier DUO
Product Synopsis: The Soundolier DUO Wireless Speaker Lamp simplifies the process of adding rear speakers to the home theater. DUO is patent pending and features an omni-directional full range speaker system
MSRP: AED 991 ($269.95)
Manufacturer URL: www.mitekcorp.com
6. Category: Mobile Audio Honoree
Manufactrer: Monster Cable Products
Designed by: Monster Cable Products
Product Name: Monster iCarPlay Wireless 200 A IP FM-CH200
Product Synopsis: Enjoy iPod music on any FM station while charging. AutoScan automatically finds clearest frequency. All information is displayed on the iPod screen.
MSRP: AED 367 ($99.95)
Manufacturer URL: www.MonsterCable.com
7. Category: Home Theater Accessories Honoree
Manufactrer: Monster Cable Products
Designed by: Monster Cable Products
Product Name: Monster Central Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300 MCC AVL300-S
Product Synopsis: The Monster AVL 300-S whole home AV and lighting controller featuring web based setup, Z-Wave compatibility, intelligent tracking memory, advanced ergonomic design, and one-button macro command capability.
MSRP: AED 2,202 ($599.95)
Manufacturer URL: www.MonsterCable.com
8. Category: Portable Electronics: Audio/Video Honoree
Manufacturer: New Media Life Inc.
Designed by: New Media Life Inc.
Product Name: TAVI030
Product Synopsis: The world first and smallest portable wireless IPTV & Podcasting service device with satellite TV reception, lets you enjoy wireless VOD and contents service with HD TV support.
MSRP: AED 2202 ($399.00)
Manufacturer URL: www.newmedialife.com
9. Category: Home Networking Honoree
Manufactrer: Ubicod Co., Ltd.
Designed by: Ubicod Co., Ltd.
Product Name: UTV Player UMH700H
Product Synopsis: UTVplayer is a convergence STB to store, share and manage multimedia files using Home Networking which provides Take-Out TV, PVR/Time-shifting, Home Media, and UTV service (UCCclub, Videophone, HomeViewer) all in one application at anytime anywhere with any device
MSRP: AED 1,725 ($470.00)
Manufacturer URL: www.ubicod.com
10. Category: Furniture Honoree
Manufacturer: Vantage Point Products Corp.
Designed by: Vantage Point Products Corp.
Product Name: The evo system™ 4x4
Product Synopsis: The evo system™ is the custom solution for mounting all electronics on the wall to stylishly regain valuable space. Its' modular capabilities offer functionality in on-wall furniture never before seen!
MSRP: AED 11,006 ($2,999.00)
Manufacturer URL: www.vanptc.com
For more information on the International CES and its Innovations awards program, please visit: http://www.cesweb.org/attendees/awards/innovations/default.asp.
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