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The Future Of Consumer Electronics To Go On Display @ Hometech Middle East
(Al Bawaba Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) 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.
Organisers Messe Frankfurt Middle East announced that the products that will go on display are those that have figured prominently in the Innovations Design and Engineering Awards, one of the most distinguished consumer technology awards programs, is sponsored by CEA and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the voice of industrial design, committed to advancing the profession through education, information, community and advocacy.
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).
Products Included in the Innovations Showcase are:1. Category: Computer Hardware HonoreeManufacturer: Dell Inc.Designed by: Dell Inc., Human Interface Inc., M3 Design, and Function EngineeringProduct Name: Dell XPS M2010Product 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 configurationManufacturer URL: www.dell.com 2. Category: Portable Power HonoreeManufacturer: ECOSOL Solar Technologies Inc.Designed by: ECOSOL Solar Technologies Inc.Product Name: ECOSOL PowerStick P1Product 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 HonoreeManufacturer: Furutech Co., Ltd.Designed by: Furutech Co., Ltd.Product Name: Furutech DeMagProduct 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 HonoreeManufacturer: Golan TechnologyDesigned by: LumioProduct Name: Virtual KeyboardProduct 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 HonoreeManufacturer: Mitek MobileDesigned by: Mitek MobileProduct Name: Soundolier DUOProduct 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 systemMSRP: AED 991 ($269.95)Manufacturer URL: www.mitekcorp.com 6. Category: Mobile Audio HonoreeManufactrer: Monster Cable ProductsDesigned by: Monster Cable ProductsProduct Name: Monster iCarPlay Wireless 200 A IP FM-CH200Product 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 HonoreeManufactrer: Monster Cable ProductsDesigned by: Monster Cable ProductsProduct Name: Monster Central Home Theater and Lighting Controller 300 MCC AVL300-SProduct 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 HonoreeManufacturer: New Media Life Inc.Designed by: New Media Life Inc.Product Name: TAVI030Product 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 HonoreeManufactrer: Ubicod Co., Ltd.Designed by: Ubicod Co., Ltd.Product Name: UTV Player UMH700HProduct 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 deviceMSRP: AED 1,725 ($470.00)Manufacturer URL: www.ubicod.com 10. Category: Furniture HonoreeManufacturer: Vantage Point Products Corp.Designed by: Vantage Point Products Corp.Product Name: The evo system 4x4Product 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.
2007 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com)
Copyright 2007 Al Bawaba, Source: The Financial Times Limited
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