Neville Lin, Presidentof Powermax USA, aleading battery com-pany in private label and value brandmanufacturer, talks about his company.

CEDN: We noted that your booth islocated in the ‘Sustainable Planet’ sectionof this year’s CES Show. How are your

POWERMAX INTRODUCESNEW LED FLASHLIGHTSAND BATTERY

Ari Low, V.P., Design& Development ofAce Bayou Corp.,has been with thecompany for morethan 10 years andreveals the principles behind Ace BayouCorp’s success.

Andy Priestman,PKG Co-Founder,and Director ofBrand Development, and MikePriestman, PKG Director of Sales, talkabout their company.

CEDN: What would you say makesPKG and its products so unique?

For 35 years, CustomAutosound Mfg.(CAM) has providedreally unique audio for their “niche” clas-sic vehicle market! Namely, classic look-ing head units that fit your customer’soriginal radio opening, without compro-mising originality (now 289 differentclassic applications are available!) More

Jef Holove, CEOof Eye-Fi, ExploresConnectivity In Today’sDigital Imaging World

Everything is connect-ed, it seems: gaming consoles, TVs,smartphones and tablets, just to name afew. The expanding diversity of connected

As global healthorganizations and gov-ernment agenciesstrive to reverse chron-ic lifestyles, a tena-cious group of sport,fitness and wellness manufacturers areadding a very critical piece to the solutionspuzzle. Developing interoperable and

As the global greenmovement grows,so does consumerdemand for energy efficient products. Inthis highly competitive consumer electron-ics market, manufacturers are seekingfaster ways to effectively meet efficiencystandards. Relying on more than 50 yearsof experience in energy efficiency testing,

Come To The iLoungeBooth 3235 To See ADemo And Get ShowPricing Specials

Be A HeadCase.comBottle Opener Phone Caseand Retractable Headphone Case combinesinnovation with real-life functionality,

CEO Dan Mueller revealsJudo Baby's new game,Jerry Rice and Nitus’Dog Football.

CEDN: We saw yourannouncement naming Jerry Rice as theCommissioner of Dog Football. Can dogsreally play football?

Leading carryingsolutions brandDICOTA announcesthat they will be devel-oping a comprehen-sive range of carryingsolutions designed specifically forBlackberry® smartphones and theBlackBerry PlayBook™.

William Pearson,President of CobraDigital, discusseshow Cobra is trans-forming with the advance of digitalimaging technology.

CEDN: Can you tell us how the rapidchanges in technology has affected your

Meridrew Enterprises(North Hall booth4522) announces therelease of two brandnew cleaning kits forsmartphones andtouchscreen devices, the Mobility PlusKit (KS-MPK) and the completelyredesigned and reengineered Starter Kit

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BE A HEADCASE:THE COOLEST INVENTIONSAT THE CES SHOW!

A STRAIGHTFORWARD PATHTO ENERGY EFFICIENCYTESTING WITH INTERTEK

TRANSFORMING STYLEWITH FASHIONABLETECH ACCESSORIES

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CONNECTIVITYEVERYWHERE:ARE WE THERE YET?

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ACE BAYOU CORPORATIONBRINGS VALUE, INNOVATIONTO THE GAMING WORLD

KLEAR SCREEN INTRODUCESNEW CLEANING KITS FORMOBILE MARKETS

DICOTA PLANNING TODEVELOP BLACKBERRYCARRYING SOLUTIONS

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Accele is now shipping the new OEM lookrearview mirrors with built-in 4.3-inchwidescreen LCDmonitors and camera kits.

The mirror is available in clip-on ver-sion for easy installation or with OEMlook car-specific replacement glassmounts. (Mounts are available for allmajor cars including Ford, Toyota,Honda, Mazda, VW, etc.) The mirrors arealso available with a Bluetooth hands-freeoption that incorporates a speaker in themirror with external microphone for bestsound quality without any echo issues.

The backup camerasare easy to install withoutany drilling because theyare built into the all-metal,chrome-plated or all-blacklicense plate frames.

The mirrors have twovideo inputs and the Bluetooth optionfeatures “caller ID” display right on thefull 4.3-inch LCD screen for easy readingand decision to take the call or not.

The unit comes with all cables andhardware needed to do a professional

Two consistent rules to success, “Keep ItSimple” and “Just In Time Inventory,”have become the common denominatorthis year for Ashley Entertainment andtheir Spectrum brand of musical instru-ments. “Bringing in product from Chinavia Long Beach and then shipping itacross the country to Florida only to shipit back to customers distribution centerscaused inefficiencies throughout our dis-tribution system,” stated Richard Borden,CEO of Ashley EntertainmentCorporation. Hence the company’s reloca-tion to Henderson, Nev., where a state-of-

the-art warehouse facility hasbeen opened to facilitate andestablish the company as themost efficient vendor allowingfor Direct Import, POE (Point ofEntry), Domestic Shipmentsand now a total e-commercesolution for all classes of trade.

Keeping It Simple – LogisticsTo date, the majority of saleshave been “brick & mortar”driven by Direct Import pro-grams so that accounts realize

the greatest margin by taking advantageof efficiencies in logistics. The Ashleyteam maintains offices in Hong Kongstaffed with a team for QC (quality con-

trol) rather than relyingon “brokers” or “agents.”“We source, import, dis-tribute and do the fulfill-ment. There are not a lotof layers with chargesattached to our product,”stated Borden. “We con-trol our own destiny,which is critically impor-tant when producing larg-er quantities and shippingon time, every time.”

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installation. The kits are available with aone-year or three-year warranty.

Accele Electronics Inc. is located inCerritos, Calif. Call 800-788-1212, go towww.accele.com or visit CES North Hallbooth 2221.

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WALKINʼBAG JETCART WINS TITLEOF MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCT ATMOTIVATION SHOW 2010 IN CHICAGOThe JetCart from Walkin’Bag, developedby CEO Etsuo Miyoshi, a polio survivor,wins first place for the People’s ChoiceAward at the Motivation Show 2010. Itwas selected from more than 100 prod-ucts, including Tumi, Hartman, Canon,Sony, Nikon, etc. The products wereselected by the voting of show attendeesfrom more than 100 entries displayed inthe Innovative Products Gallery.

The JetCart comes with a Curved

Handle that provides “lean on” supportand acts like a gliding handrail, so legsand back are supported properly.Weighing only 7 pounds, the bag comeswith a retractable seat and holds up to300 pounds. This carry-on bag fits undermost airline seats, allowing access tonecessary items during travel.

Before Walkin’Bag, Miyoshi said hedreamed of having a bag he could lean onand sit on no matter where he was. “I

invented a product to improvemy own lifestyle and peoplelove that!” said Miyoshi.

Users are actually ravingabout Walkin’Bag!

“Walkin’Bag literallysaves my body from wear andtear as I travel around visitinghospice patients. It’s myportable office. A lifesaver,really! I have no more shoul-der and back pain or frequentslips due to my scoliosis.People stop to ask me aboutmy bag and I promptly referthem to your website.Brooklyn, N.Y. has a greattransportation system and

Walkin’Bag commutes verywell. Thanks so much!”–Rosalie. O., New York, N.Y.

“My other spinner luggagebroke nine months after Ibought it. I wanted four 360°wheels because of my severeknee problems. When I sawWalkin’Bag on the Internet, Iwas hesitant. It seemed toogood to be true, but I drove tothe nearest store, bought it, andlove it! I have ordered threemore for my colleagues. Thankyou for making my life on theroad so much better.”–Pam. B.,

Etymotic’s etyBLU2™ Bluetooth® head-set delivers the clearest conversations ofany Bluetooth headset on the markettoday. The clarity of the etyBLU2 head-set is due to its ACCU·NoiseReduction™ Technology that reducesnoise by more than 30 dB at both themicrophone and the earpiece, providing“best-in-class” speech intelligibility andoverall conversational clarity for bothparties. The etyBLU2 continues to attractnew users to Bluetooth technology andhas reconnected many seasonedBluetooth users who have been previouslydisappointed by the claims of other

Bluetooth devices. Despite signal pro-cessing schemes in some sophisticatedheadsets, proximity of the microphone tothe mouth and noise-isolation in the earremain the two key elements to success-ful communication in noise.

Clear, private communication thatdoes not require repetition or increasedvocal effort on either end of the conversa-tion is mandatory for today’s mobile phoneuser. The etyBLU2’s noise-cancelingmicrophone picks up the talker’s voicewithin a narrow range and rejects back-ground noise that comes from outsidethat range. The combination of an

Etymotic products, a CUSTOM·FIT™earmold upgrade option is also avail-able for the ultimate in comfort andpersonalized fit.

Etymotic’s InvitationTo CES ParticipantsEtymotic invites all headset users to visitbooth 4018 in the iLounge Pavilion, NorthHall to learn more about the etyBLU2 andexperience a demonstration of the clearestlistening experience of any Bluetoothheadset on the market. Dealers interest-ed in reselling this best-in-classheadset are also invited to stop by forfurther information.

For more than 27 years,Etymotic Research has designedproducts to measure, enhance

and protect hearing. The name‘Etymotic’ means true-to-the-ear. Learnmore at www.etymotic.com.

in-ear noise-isolatingearphone thatblocks out 98 per-cent of backgroundnoise and a directionalmicrophone placed closeto the mouth results inexceptional sound qualityand clear communication atboth ends of the conversation.

etyBLU2 listeners hearconversations clearly withoutraising headset volume to uncom-fortable levels, making ear fatiguea thing of the past. Each etyBLU2 ispackaged with five ACCU·Fit™eartips that provide not only the bestseal, but an extremely comfortable fitfor prolonged use. In fact, users cancomfortably engage in wireless conver-sations for up to seven hours at astretch. Additionally, as with all

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The Marley Family And HoMedicsSpreads Bob Marley’s Vision Of OneLove, One World; Shipping To RetailersQ2 2011

United by music to create a better worldand spread Bob Marley’s vision of OneLove, One World, the family of BobMarley, in collaboration with HoMedics,will unveil its first collection of audioelectronics products from The House ofMarley at the Consumer ElectronicsShow (CES) in Las Vegas at Central Hallbooth 7917 in early January.

The premier products from TheHouse of Marley are in production, andwill ship to retailers in the second quarterof 2011. For more information, visitwww.thehouseofmarley.com.

The House of Marley comprises pre-mium quality, eco-conscious productsthat embody Bob Marley and the Marley

family’s values of equality, unity, authen-ticity, sustainability and charity.

The House of Marley includes threecollections—Jammin’, Freedom andDestiny—and features In-Ear Headphones(earbuds), Over-Ear Headphones,Docking/Charging Stations, Speakers andBoom Boxes. A portion of proceeds fromThe House of Marley will benefit1Love.org, a not-for-profit business creat-ed with the Marley family, comprisingMarley’s 12 children and his widow, RitaMarley, to create awareness and a sustain-able flow of contributions to benefit1Love.org-supported charities thatempower youth, protect our planet andencourage global peace.

“Our father shared his vision withour family and his fans through the gift ofthe message in his music, and it is bothour mission and responsibility to pushthe movement forward,” said Cedella

Marley, Bob Marley’s daughter and hisfirst child. “The House of Marley and theproducts that bear our family name werecreated to spread our father’s music andvision to a new generation. As we intro-duce our first products from The Houseof Marley, it is clear we’ve found a truepartner in HoMedics.”

Three Lines: Jammin’, Freedomand DestinyThe Jammin’ line brings the joyful Rastavibe to life through colorful, vibrant styleand solid performance designed for‘young gongs.’ The Freedom line deliversa high-end audio experience through mod-ern, soulful design sensibilities. TheDestiny line uses beautiful, natural, premi-um materials to deliver superb clarity andthick, rich, resonant bass for music loversseeking a truly deep listening experience.

“We’ve spent the past year workingwith theMarley family to create TheHouseof Marley and to design products that aretrue to the vision of hope, unity and peaceBob Marley shared through his music andthat is carried on by his family,’ said AlonKaufman, CEO of HoMedics. “The Houseof Marley will deliver products and

encourage participation in meaningfulactivities that satisfy your soul.”

At launch, The House of Marley In-Ear Headphones will be sold in ninedifferent varieties, each available in mul-tiple colors, with a suggested retail priceof $29.99 to $199.99. The House ofMarley Over-Ear Headphones willinclude seven different styles, also avail-able in multiple colors, with a suggestedretail price of $49.99 to $299.99. In addi-tion to headphones, The House of Marleywill offer Speakers, Docking/ChargingStations and the innovative FreedomSpeakerbag boom box, at a suggestedretail price of $49.99 to $299.99.

As part of its commitment to protectour planet, The House of Marley hasmade a concerted effort to source and usesustainable materials from around theworld in its products, storage bags andpackaging. Wood is FSC-certified, paintis soy ink or soy stain, cords are primari-ly cottonbraided, aluminum is used onearbuds, headphones and speakers, head-bands and bags are made of natural mate-rials, such as canvas fabric.

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Every retail and franchise store has expe-rienced the frustration of needing exteri-or signage on deadline, whether for a

new store opening or re-branding. Theproblem is that large national sign ven-dors are simply not equipped to move

quickly. When time and a personal touchare critical, some of the most respectedretailers and franchises are choosing mid-sized sign vendors, such as Signage US,that are set up to deal with this very thing.

While allowing retailers to keep theirnational sign vendors on contract, someretailers and franchises are now choosing

to add a rapid response capability—sort ofa SWAT team for signage—under separatecontract, for when a standard response justisn’t good enough.

For more information, call 203-440-9419, visit www.signageus.com or writeto Signage US at 38 Elm Street, Meriden,CT 06450.

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AP: I think that there are several thingsin combination that make PKG unique.The first one being that we are our targetdemographic. We use our own productsand aren’t trying to build something for ademographic that we know nothingabout. The second is that we pull ourdesigns―the fabrics, forms and overallproduct inspirations―from the fashion,music and art subcultures. So the stylingof the product gets equal attention to thetechnical functionality, and we end upwith very unique materials, colourwaysand form factors. The third is that ourproducts have a very short lifecycle. Wetypically change up fabrics and colour-ways every three to four months, so con-sumers always have something in season,and retailers have the opportunity toshow something new and refresh thesales floor every quarter.

CEDN: Describe your current marketingstrategy.

MP: We typically stay away from themore traditional mass media marketing

channels [print ads, etc.], and focus onengaging with our target demographicthrough on-site event interactions, socialmedia and grassroots initiatives as wellas product collaborations that speak tothe music, art and fashion scenes.

CEDN: How did art and music become asource of inspiration for the brand?

AP: Our family has been involved in theaudio business for over 40 years. And whenyou look at who is setting the fashion trendsthese days, the worlds of fashion, art andmusic are very intertwined. These subcul-tures are our demographic and are filledwith people that strive for individuality andare always pushing the envelope from acreative standpoint. So it was natural tolook to them for inspiration when we start-ed developing PKG products.

CEDN: What types of tech accessorytrends should we look out for?

AP: I think as we see the world go moremobile, tech accessories will become amore and more important part of every-one’s daily wardrobe. Right now we’re

PKG (Con’t. from p. 1) moving away from the overtly brandedproducts and going for a subtle approachwhere the quality of the product anduniqueness of the materials speaks foritself. You don’t need a PKG logo toknow it’s a PKG product.

CEDN: What do you anticipate to beyour greatest challenge in 2011?

MP: I think the economy will continueto be a challenge. With the change inthe economy will come a change inbuying habits and how/where con-sumers spend their money. Also, as weexpand internationally and open upmore to global markets, there will bethe challenge of understanding theneeds and nuances of those marketsbetter than our competitors.

CEDN: What do you foresee happeningin 2011 for PKG?

MP: We’ll continue to expand the PKGassortment as the laptop, cell phone andtablet markets continue to grow. We’lloffer more colourways, more form factorsand more unique offerings that allow us to

unique offerings from CAM includeupgrade speakers for original speakerlocations, many different custom kickpanels with molded speakers, hideawayantennas, under seat speaker assembliesand much more! CAM manufacturesseven different unique radios. These unitsfor classics require no assembly or vehi-cle modifications to install!

Custom Autosound’s December

2010 dealer newsletter with the ideasand reasons that 2010 has been theirbest year, ever!

Their three radio models, ‘equipped’with USB ports, plus many other exclusivefeatures, have been very well received,especially the USA-630 and the newSST Secretaudio that comes with a FREEprerecorded flash drive explaining fea-tures/operation of the USA-630, the newSST and a few classic tunes thrown in(Flash Drive is free with these two units).

Custom Autosound (Con’t. from p. 1) The USB equipped DIN size in-dash unit,the USA4-DIN, has classic/chrome orblack two knob cosmetics. It features aremovable face panel, single CD player,USB jack (front), and more! The USA4-DIN has really taken off in sales. It’s amaz-ing how many classic owners have cuttheir original dash openings to install a sin-gle CD player. So, now there is a classic-looking DIN size unit that has everythingand looks great! Also, most of your cus-tomer’s daily drivers ’88 to 2005 came

with DIN size radios! So now you canoffer audio for practically any vehicle at avery fair cost. If Custom Autosound’sUSA4-DIN won’t fit your daily driver,‘hook-up’ the SST Secretaudio and leavethe original radio intact!

Custom Autosound Mfg. has 30employees in Fullerton, Calif., wherethey also convert/customize each radio tofit specific classic radio openings! Visitthem at www.custom-autosound.com orNorth Hall booth 2726.

Stateside, the new warehouse facilityoffers obvious advantages when utilizingthe port of Long Beach. Maintaining afacility near the port allows Ashley to pre-pare product for domestic deliveries to anypoint within the continental U.S. The facil-ity in Henderson has been configuredsolely for Ashley’s “drop ship” fulfillmentprogram. Today Ashley Entertainmentoffers a more efficient distributionsystem, allowing for product to be turnedaround faster, and less expensive, which

immediately benefits the retailer andultimately, the consumer/end user.

Just In Time Inventory–E-commerceTotal Fulfillment SolutionThe growing trend to shopping online hasnot eluded Ashley Entertainment. TheSpectrum line can be seen online at manyof today’s top e-tailers. After unsuccess-fully searching for a distribution partnerit had been decided that moving to itsnew facility closer to the port of entrywould allow Ashley to offer theiraccounts a total E-commerce Fulfillment

Ashley International (Con’t. from p. 4) Solution on a direct basis. The resultshave been enlightening as many alterna-tive accounts that never would think tomerchandise musical instruments nowhave the opportunity to offer a largeselection without the monetary risk thatinvolves holding inventory. The e-taileris paid at the time of sale and Ashley ispaid on standard terms. Ashley packs allitems in a UPS approved over-box andprocesses the order through the designat-ed freight carrier so that the itempurchased is delivered directly to theconsumer. “Any website can make

money merchandising musical instru-ments with literally no risk whatsoever.”

Growth Is InevitableSeeking opportunity to partner with man-ufactures needing a direct fulfillmentsolution.

Seeking opportunities in SouthAmerica, Europe, Asia and the Australianmarket.

Stop by booth 6132/6133 NorthHall, call or e-mail Ashley Internationalat 702-558-5004 and at sales@ashleyintl.com or visit www.ashleyintl.com.

further differentiate ourselves with a bou-tique product range at mass market prices.

CEDN: Do you see PKG expanding intonew products to satisfy new devices forsmartphones, gaming systems, etc.?

AP: Absolutely. One of the great thingsabout this market is that the hardwarethat we design accessories for is alwaysexpanding and changing.

CEDN: Tell our readers why PKG hasdecided to take part in this year’sConsumers Electronics Show.

MP: CE retailers are vital in connectingconsumers with digital technology, andaccessories create a great high-marginadd-on sale. There’s no better place thanCES to get in front of CE buyers. We useCES to talk to our major partners, findnew partners and meet with our interna-tional distribution partners.

For more information, call 800-268-1172, visit www.nice-pkg.com or toschedule an appointment at booth 4024,contact adam@nice-pkg.com.

ABLE PLANET DEMONSTRATESPRODUCTS FOR HIGH-END AUDIOPERFORMANCEWith what could be described as a tripleplay, Able Planet will introduce theirthree 2011 CES Design and EngineeringAward Winners to the show this year.

Bringing their extensive patentedtechnology-based product line-up toCES, attendees to the Able Planet booth14616 located in Central Hall will begreeted by a two-story banner featuringan impressive list of their prestigiousawards, earning more than 30, since theirinaugural year here at CES in 2006.

The ideal performance for high-endaudio is the accurate reproduction of the“Live” experience.

Winner of the prized “Best in

Category” Innovations Design andEngineering Awards in 2006, LINXAUDIO™ creates a “Live” experience withfull rich bass sounds, clear high tones andintelligible speech, even at lower volumes,enabling listeners to Turn it Down™ to safelistening levels to help preserve hearing.

Backed by Able Planet’s lifetimewarranties, Able Planet communicationdevices with Linx Audio have becomethe consumer’s New Favorite™.

Attendees should plan to spend sometime getting to know Able Planet whenthey visit their booth here at CES. Tostart, Able Planet’s flagship ClearHarmony headphones now comes in

several polished design colors that arepart of Able Planet’s very popular Giftwith Purchase program that enable con-sumers to purchase one of Able Planet’sdistinguished headphones and receive, asa gift, a corresponding Apple device.

Also featured in the Able Planet prod-uct line-up is the Sound Clarity NC500SeriesActive Noise Canceling Headphones.The Sound Clarity model is also now avail-able in two luxury design options.

Sound Clarity™ headphones featureAble Planet’s detachable In-line VolumeControl that is readily accessible and easy toadjust to personal sound volume preference.

All Able Planet headphone modelsare compatible with Able Planet‘sexpanding portfolio of In-Wire acces-sories including patented LinxMicrophone that converts your head-phone for two-way voice communicationwhen you need it

Winner of four CES Design and

Engineering Awards in 2009, AblePlanet’s Linx Microphones combinestate-of-the-art noise cancellation tech-nologies with patented Linx Audio forunsurpassed sound quality, clarity andspeech intelligibility. Undesirablesounds, including those that can poten-tially damage hearing are instantaneouslyreduced. And consonant enhancementpreserves the timbre of vowels so com-munications sound “live” not “tinny.”

The Clear Voice LINXMicrophone’s versatile, lightweightdesign makes it possible to convert allAble Planet headphones into two-waycommunication devices, and it is compat-ible with all popular MP3 devices, com-puters and gaming consoles.

And, if you haven’t been impressedenough already, Able Planet will also fea-ture at this year’s CES their True Fidelity

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batteries ‘green’?

NL: We have responded to the ‘green’initiative with our new ‘Pre-ChargedRechargeable Batteries’ and a ‘GreenAlkaline’ with no mercury, no cadmiumand no lead.

CEDN: You mention the new ‘Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries;’ what isthe benefit of these?

NL: All of our Insta-Use Pre-ChargedRechargeable products are made of100 percent recyclable materials,

including the packaging and batteryitself [no mercury, no cadmium and nolead], thus creating a complete earth-friendly line of battery products in aneffort to reduce battery disposal wastein landfills. Using one rechargeablebattery can keep thousands of alkalinebatteries from being disposed in land-fills each year, and our ACDelcoInsta-Use Pre-Charged batteries holdtheir charge longer than standardrechargeables.

CEDN:You also offer private label man-ufacturing. Where do you see the batteryindustry trend going? National brand vs.private label?

Powermax USA (Con’t. from p. 1) NL: National brands continue to spendpromotional dollars to increase their mar-ket share and compete with both valueand own brand programs. Consumerswill search for best value, given the eco-nomic climate and our NBE quality thetrend will continue.

CEDN: How does your Powermax/ACDelco and private label brands fittoday’s retailers’ needs?

NL: Retailers need to differentiate theirown brand programs with unique seg-ments, sizes and promotions. PowermaxUSA offers solutions to create excite-ment, traffic and most importantly value.

CEDN: Can you tell me more about new‘LED’ flashlights and lantern?

NL: The new LED technology providesenergy saving technology, longer lastingbulb and optimum illumination at a rea-sonable cost for the flashlight and lanternindustry. We have a full line of flashlightsto fit consumers’ needs from house, auto,work and indoor and outdoor. Our newpackaging is great and eco-friendly, thedesign is exciting, and the product isexcellent and cost-effective!

For more information, stop by SouthHall booth 26002 or visit www.powermaxusa.com.

Legacy Audio advances the art of the fullrange speaker with the Focus SE. TheFocus SE offers a unique combination ofbass extension, dynamic range and tonalaccuracy. Highs are articulated with arugged pleated ribbon and a push-pullmid-ribbon. Extreme mid-range clarity is

offered by the custom silver/graphite/rohacell diaphragms controlledby a magnetic reversion field. Bassemerges from patented 12”Aura woofers.16-22kHz, 95 dB, $9200/pr. Find LegacyAudio during CES 2011 at the VenetianTowers, Floor 30, Room 127.

FOCUS SE FROM LEGACY AUDIOOFFERS DYNAMIC RANGEAT CES 2011

CEDN: What distinguishes your prod-ucts and company from the competition?

AL: In regard to our products—value,quality and innovation. We bring a broadassortment of super affordable, innova-tive products to the marketplace that arebuilt to last and give consumers a lot ofbang-for-their-buck.

In regard to our company, Ace Bayou istruly a manufacturer with DI from Chinaand domestic ship point capabilities. Wehave both a domestically-based designteam and a design team in China whichensures our pricing is consistently com-petitive and that our products, again, areconsistently available.

In regard to both our products andcompany, our customer support sets usapart. A lot of companies or products are

coming directly from overseas or fromretailers trying to import themselves.Unfortunately, if and when the end userneeds product support, i.e., a part breaks,they have nowhere to turn. We have agreat customer service center with techsupport at www.thexrocker.com. Mostimportantly, we stock replacement partsfor all of our products.

CEDN: What new products areyou introducing?

AL: Feedback from our gamers led us todevelop gaming storage ottomans.Gaming controllers, video games andwires now have a fashionable yet practi-cal place. Ace Bayou has created storageottomans with a variety of features. Traysthat hold video games, covers that flipwith drink holders and even speakers toenhance the gaming environment.

As well, we’ve added some innovative

Ace Bayou Corp. (Con’t. from p. 1) lighting to select chairs and refreshedour covers.

In addition to gaming, our focus isaudiophiles—those true seekers of high-quality, supreme audio. Our line ofpersonal theater recliners are going to beawesome Father’s Day gifts or gifts forthe true music hobbyist seekinghigh-quality audio!

CEDN: What products do you see asbeing hottest this year?

AL: This year, due to the economy, ouremphasis more than ever is on value. Ourgaming storage ottomans are affordableyet stylish in a variety of colors and fab-rics. We also focused particularly onrefreshing our line of products rangingfrom $19.99-$59.99.

CEDN: Where is your currentproduct emphasis?

AL: To make the best quality product,give it that little something special—andbe affordable. Anybody can make some-thing really cool, really different, but ifit’s not affordable it’s either never mak-ing it to the shelf or never moving off it.

We provide an entertaining familyexperience at home at a price everyonecan afford.

Ace Bayou Corp., with 80+ years of com-bined ‘hands-on’ manufacturing experi-ence, has facilities in Tennessee, Louisiana,Mexico and China. The company’s experi-ence, strong international relationshipsand import and domestic capabilitiesdistinguish it in the marketplace. Productsare made efficiently while maintainingthe highest quality standards. For moreinformation, e-mail joandurand@acebayou.com or stop by Gaming Showcasebooth 5617 [located off main lobby of theLVCC in the North Hall].

(KS-2K). The new kits are designed foriPads, iPhones, Droid phones and tablets,Blackberry and the latest generation ofeReaders. The kits retail for $14.95 eachand are available at leading distributors,retailers and online.

Recent studies have found thattouchscreen devices are breedinggrounds for bacteria. John Younghein,President and CEO of MeridrewEnterprises asked, “Does your touch-screen have iGerms? Use what theexperts use, our DMT antimicrobial clothincluded in the Klear Screen Kits willremove 99 percent of the germs from thesurface, helping to protect the userthroughout each day’s use.”

Klear Screen is the most recommend-ed cleaner for use on high-performanceoleophobic and hydrophobic-coated

screens. Klear Screen uses a proprietaryanti-static solution that cleans, protectsand preserves modern displays withevery use. The Klear Screen fluid is madein our own plant in Northern Californiaand is 100 percent non-toxic. KlearScreen safely removes dirt, dust, lint andfingerprints plus leaves the screen withan anti-static finish so you don’t have toclean as often. The environmentallyfriendly solution contains no alcohol orammonia and is perfectly safe to usearound children and pets.

The Klear Screen cleaning systemincludes our exclusive second-generationDual Micro Textured (DMT/2G) cloththat is manufactured with the samegerm-fighting technology contained inspace suits used on the NASA spaceshuttle. Our DMT cloth is the onlymicrofiber polishing cloth where theantimicrobial properties last the life of

Meridrew Enterprises (Con’t. from p. 1) the cloth and are not removed by wash-ing. This Klear Screen optical grademicrofiber cloth is created especially toclean precision optics and high-performance displays without harm.Klear Screen suggests the smartphoneuser use the DMT cloth throughout theday to clean off the display, removingsmudges and microbes.

The new Klear Screen Mobility Kitincludes 10 Klear Screen Wet TravelSingles and five Wet/Dry Travel Singlesplus one antimicrobial DMT cloth. Thekit contains everything you need to cleanall of your portable devices includingsmartphone, tablet, laptop computer, net-book or eReader.

The new Klear Screen Starter Kitcontains a 2-ounce pump spray bottle ofKlear Screen cleaning fluid, one largeantimicrobial DMT cloth and three pre-moistened two-step Travel Singles

(Wet/Dry). The kit contains everythingyou need to clean your HDTV, laptopcomputer, smartphone, tablet or eReader.

All Klear Screen microfiber clothsare washable and can be used over andover again. Complete multi-language useand care instructions are packaged inevery kit.

Klear Screen is the original and mostrecommended cleaning solution since1992.

About Meridrew EnterprisesMeridrew Enterprises is a leading manu-facturer of LCD cleaning products forconsumer and institutional use and thepurveyor of cleaning products at leadingretail stores. iKlear and Klear Screen areregistered trademarks of MeridrewEnterprises. For more information aboutKlear Screen or iKlear products, contacttheir office at 800-505-5327.

About The House of MarleyThe House of Marley was created from thebelief in Bob Marley’s vision of “OneLove,” offering a range of eco-conscious,innovative audio electronics products thatadhere to the Marley family core values:equality, unity, authenticity, sustainabilityand charity.Aportion of proceeds fromTheHouse of Marley will benefit 1Love.org.The epicenter of a global movement,1Love.org is dedicated to spreading BobMarley’s message of unity and peace by

lifting up a new generation of “younggongs” to strike the hammer for charities,causes and ideas that can change the world.For more information, visit www.thehouseofmarley.com and www.1Love.org.

About HoMedicsHoMedics is the No. 1 name in healthand wellness around the world. Createdwith the highest quality components,HoMedics invests in the latest technolog-ical advances to provide products dedi-cated to restoring everyday balance. Visitwww.homedics.com.

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DM: Absolutely! St. Bernards can block,Labradors can catch and scrappy JackRussell terriers can scramble. There are20 real dog breeds that play football, andplayers have the opportunity to acquiredifferent breeds with specific skill sets toexecute various plays.

CEDN: How do you plan to market DogFootball? Who is your target audience?

DM: Everyone! The game bringstogether pets, sports, excitement andfast-action gameplay that will excitethe entire family. Additionally, to cre-ate further awareness we are teamingup with football great, Jerry Rice and

his rottweiler, Nitus to launch the title.We have named Mr. Rice theCommissioner of our Pet SportsLeague as he brings credibility, experi-ence, vision and leadership to the team.

CEDN: What is the gameplay/plot ofDog Football?

DM: Jerry Rice and Nitus’ DogFootball blends two popular genres,pets and football into an action-sportsgame for users of all ages. The multi-player game created for the NintendoWii allows up to four players to partici-pate in the ultimate pet sports experi-ence. Users are able to assume theidentity of one of 14 characters, leadinga team of seven canine companions

Judo Baby (Con’t. from p. 1) through one of 12 personalized fields,exploring interesting terrains and dis-covering hidden treasures by swingingthe Wiimote to throw, dodge, jump andswim to the championship and win thecoveted Golden Fire Hydrant.

CEDN: There are several football titleson the market. What distinguishes DogFootball from all the rest?

DM: Many of the football titles currentlyon the market are geared primarily for malesports enthusiasts. Dog Football providesfun for the entire family. It gives traditionalsports gamers the fast-paced action theyenjoy, kids nonstop tail-wagging fun andeven young girls and parents have a chanceto get in the game!

CEDN: Is Dog Football the only game inthis series? Do you plan to extend thefranchise?

DM: Jerry Rice and Nitus’ Dog Footballis the flagship title in the Pet SportsLeague franchise that we plan to extendthrough multiple sports categories. Theseries is a unique collaboration across thepet and sports industries which is a firstfor the video game industry. We believethat we have discovered the magicformula for bringing the entirefamily together.

You can visit our website at www.judobaby.com for more information. We willbe at the Kids @ Play Summit in theNorth Hall, 3518.

practical physiological monitoring prod-ucts, ANT+ Alliance member companieshave set a new standard and are launchingmany industry ‘firsts’ this week at theANT+ CES Pavilion.

“Leaders in the digital sport andhealth sectors have gone beyond just col-lecting data,” stated RodMorris, Director,ANT Wireless. “The real success is intaking that data and creating very simpleand easy-to-understand feedback for con-sumers. Ultimately, the devices providean instant correlation between cause andeffect which empowers the user and influ-ences behavioral change.”

Sony Ericsson will be the first mobile

handset manufacturer to have integratedsupport forANT+ technology. This will beintroduced in the Xperia™ X8, Xperia™X10 mini, and Xperia™ X10 mini prothrough software upgrades in Q1 2011.Several future Sony Ericsson Android™devices will also supportANT+ technology,making it possible to connect to a largenumber of commercial health and fitnessproducts. This will extend your SonyEricsson handset to become the main hubfor fitness and health activities, as well ascommunication and entertainment.

Pioneer and Yellow Digital Health areshowcasing the first-ever bike computerwith 3G connectivity.AQualcomm chipsetinside the Pioneer computer provides the3G connectivity. Verizon enables the 3G

ANT+ Alliance (Con’t. from p. 1) network access and Yellow has designedthe software backend that collects andtransfers data (heart rate, and bike speed,cadence and power) to the Internet. All ofthis interconnectivity is possible with theultra low power nRF24AP2 ANT chip byNordic Semiconductor.

Texas Instruments has just announcedtheir ANT + Bluetooth® aggregator forhealth and fitness applications. This is thefirst single chip solution to allow cus-tomers to get ANT data to standarddevices, such as cell phones and PCs overa Bluetooth connection. At CES, TI willshow sensor data (weight scale, bloodpressure, pulse oximeter) transferring tothis aggregator over ANT+, then transfer-ring to a laptop via Bluetooth.

A&D Medical of Japan has recentlylaunched their telehealth suite of sensorsenabled by ANT+. They have long beenthe preeminent worldwide supplier ofwireless blood pressure cuffs and weightscales to the telehealth system integratorsand are now very proud to add an ANT-based pedometer to their offering ofANT+ devices. Many of the telehealthapplications you will see at the ANT+pavilion will be powered by A&D sen-sors. They also will showcase their newiPhone application enabled by fellowANT+ member, Wahoo Fitness.

Discover more new products to bedisplayed during CES in tomorrow’s edi-tion of Consumer Electronics Daily NewsEvening Extra.

Company Gives Show-Goers A Look IntoWhat’s Shaping The Future Of ConsumerElectronics

Murata Electronics, a world-leading elec-tronics developer, will be demonstrating itsSmart Home and Smart Life technologicalinnovations at CES International 2011—

technologies ranging from mobile andcomputing systems, smart energy manage-ment systems and digital home electronicsto energy saving lighting and lifestylehealth care devices. Besides showcasingthese industry drivers, the company willgive show attendees a chance to see howubiquitous Murata products are in the new

and exciting products hitting the market.In addition to the above-mentioned

technologies, MURATA GIRL is also setto make her U.S. debut. Already wowingtrade show crowds around the world, sheliterally embodies several state-of-the-arttechnologies that allow her to effortlesslydetect movement and balance—all whilenavigating her unicycle. Like her “cousin”MURATA BOY, both are the only ones oftheir kind and have generated a cult-likefollowing with electronics aficionadosaround the world. They were developed to

demonstrate the functionality of Murata’stechnologies that are not often visible inmany everyday products. Both robots willbe performing throughout CES at MurataElectronics’ South Hall booth 36231.

To schedule a briefing, coordinatefilming or to find out more information,please contact Amy Talley at 703-323-8939 or atalley@jeffersoncomm.com.Additional background (includingMURATA GIRL footage) can also befound on the company’s website,www.murata-northamerica.com/ces/.

MURATA ELECTRONICSTAKES CENTER STAGE AT CES

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digital imaging business?

WP: We have taken advantage of theconsumer looking for lower cost prod-ucts during these difficult economictimes and have increased our sales vol-ume considerably in 2010. With thehelp of technology advances, we havebeen able to keep our prices low whileadding features and performance to ourproducts. We have always offered digi-tal cameras with significant value andlower cost compared with Japanese-branded cameras but this is even moreimportant for us to accomplish intoday’s market. Our products sell inretail and catalogues that target thecost-conscious consumer such asKmart, Kohl’s, Sears, Meyer’s,Hammacher Schlemer, Front Gate,Amway, Seventh Avenue, Fingerhut,QVC, Amazon and many more. Ourgoal is to provide the highest value,quality and performance at the lowestprice, and without our attention to thechanges in technology, we would nothave been able to accomplish the task.We expect 2011 to be a very excitingyear with consumer confidence comingback strongly for affordable and highertechnology camera products.

CEDN: What new technology are youincorporating into your 2011 product line?

WP: We have added a number of fun andvery useful features and products into our2011 product line. We are introducingnew 16 megapixel cameras, full HD highdefinition video cameras and a veryexciting new line of portable scanners.

New features such as face recognition willidentify the faces of our customer’s grand-children, anti-shake functions will improveimage quality and direct upload of videosto YouTube and other sites and more fun.

My favorite feature is our new largetouchscreen displays which controls thecamera functions at a single touch or withthe swipe of a finger will glide the pic-tures that have been captured across thedisplay, one after the other.

For the productivity-conscientious, ournew line of portable scanners, is uniquewith features and productivity toolsfound nowhere else and perfect for manydifferent users including the road warrior,the desk-bound, the hobbyist and theyoung explorer.

CEDN: How about new products for2011? What can you share with us?

WP: Lots of new products and I encour-age your readers to stop by our CESbooth in the South Hall 4 upper level,booth 35401 at the top of the escalators,for a close-up look and get personalexperience with our new digital imagingproducts. In addition to a number of newdigital still and HD video cameras that Imentioned before, we are introducingthe first 3 in 1 Digital Imaging Scannerwhich can operate on its own without theneed of a computer connection. We alsohave exciting new miniature cameras insunglasses, pens and sports cameraforms that are perfect for business, home

or outdoor use.

We are also introducing new wirelessWi-Fi and direct to Internet IP securitycameras that solve the problem of how toplace them in difficult to wire locationsindoor or outdoor and also can be con-tacted directly via an iPad, iPod or othermobile phone or through Skype fromanywhere in the world to see if Fido is onthe couch, to see if children or elderly aresafe or to act as a deterrent to unwantednon-guests.

CEDN: Over the last several years, wehave seen the Mega Pixel [mpx] rating ofdigital cameras continually increase.Where do you think it will go from here?

WP: Good question. In 2009 it was 8 and10mpx, in 2010 it has been 12mpx. Ithink that it is possible for the MegaPixel (mpx) ratings to continue to go up,and we are introducing 16 megapixelcameras for 2011 but I am not so surethat it makes any sense for the averagephotographer. Most photo processorswill tell you that a great 4x6 or 5x7 inchprinted picture can be made from a 5mpxcamera. Also, today, it is not easy formost average photographers to e-mail ortransmit via the Internet a file much larg-er than 3 or 5mpx and the largermegapixel files just take up morememory space on SD cards, hard drivesor other storage devices.

So unless the average photographer isplanning on printing large posters or bill-boards, today’s 12mpx cameras are farmore than enough and most photogra-phers should only need the 5mpx settingof that 12mpx camera. This being said,we are still offering 16mpx cameras sincemany end users still think more is better.

CEDN: Has your customer been lookingfor HD video cameras?

WP: In 2010, we have sold far more reg-ular resolution digital video cameras, andI think the same will happen for 2011,but we also offer exceptional HD highdefinition video cameras in our productline and this part of our business has beengrowing. I think as more consumers buynew HD flatscreen TV sets, we will seethe demand moving more to the HDvideo cameras. Today, however, a lot ofconsumers are asking themselves if theadded cost of the newer HD cameras isworth it, especially since video uploadsto YouTube and other social sites needthe lower resolution, not HD, and the HDfiles can get to be very large requiringmore memory space and allowing onlyshorter video time length. This beingsaid, however, we are still offering anumber of full HD1080P, 720P and D1video cameras in our 2011 product line.

For more information on Cobra Digitalproducts please visit their booth 35401 inthe South Hall 4 upper level or www.cobradigital.com or call them at 847-537-9400.

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Shortcuts, Productivity And ConvenienceRenders The Traditional Mouse Obsolete

Productivity fans can now harness thepower of Gmail™ shortcuts with thelaunch of the Gboard on www.gboard.com. The Gboard is the first andonly shortcuts keyboard designed specif-ically for the more than 149 millionGmail users[1], eliminating the necessityfor a mouse.

According to Inbox Alliance, thetypical office worker spends two to threehours of their working day dealing withe-mail. With the Gboard’s 19 Gmailfinger-friendly shortcut buttons, marking“spam” or “trash” is as easy as hitting a

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For more information, contact SwanyWalkin’Bag at 800-237-9269, ext. 102,or visit walkinbag.com.Register for Walkin’Bag’s free draw-

ing at booth 35355 in the South HallUpper Level.

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Active Noise Canceling Headphones—200 Series, True Fidelity Active NoiseCanceling Headphones; 300 Series,Extreme Foldable Active NoiseCanceling Headphones and XNC230Series—along with their line-up of stereoand wireless headphones.

New this year, and debuting at CES,will be the Signature Series headphonesthat were designed by Able Planet spon-sored athletes, Professional Motocrossand two-time X-Games Gold MedalistAshley Fiolek, NBA superstar Chris“Birdman” Andersen of the DenverNuggets, and Professional Short Board

Surfer, Jesse Heilman. Also debuting willbe the new gaming headphones inmilitary-inspired design. The units aredesigned with army, navy, jungle anddesert camouflage inspired ear cups.Bundle this unit withAble Planet’s LINXAudio microphone for the ultimateonline gaming experience. The LINXaudio microphone is a high definitionsmall diameter noise canceling micro-phone that provides unsurpassed voicerecognition and pickup. It features anadjustable boom arm with foam wind-screen and clothing clip.

For a special demo of the units, AblePlanet is located in the Central Hall atbooth 14616 and at www.ableplanet.com.

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button, instead of moving a finger to themouse, moving the mouse cursor to spamand then clicking the spam button.

“The Gboard was inspired by myobsession with keyboard shortcuts, andonce you start using shortcuts in Gmail,you’ll wonder how you lived withoutthem,” said Charlie Mason, creator of theGboard. “The Gboard is designed so prosand novice users alike can take theseshortcuts to the next level.”

Color-coded buttons add to the over-all ease-of-use and simplicity by separat-ing different task categories. The Gboardallows the user to access search, select,

FIRST EVER SHORTCUT KEYBOARDDESIGNED FOR 149 MILLION GMAILUSERS LAUNCHES ON GBOARD.COM

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DICOTA develops high-end carrysolutions and accessories that protectdigital devices such as smartphones,e-readers and personal computers. OSMGroup develops and manufactures cus-tomized product solutions, mobile acces-sories, computer bags, promotional itemsand display phones to some of theworld’s leading multimedia and personalhealth brands.

“We are delighted to introduce ourlatest product range to the market. We areworking to deliver OEM quality featuresthat create a look and feel that is consis-tent with BlackBerry design brand ele-ments, while extending the existing lineof BlackBerry device accessories,”explained Jean Pierre Martin, VicePresident, DICOTA. “We apply our

extensive design, product and technolog-ical expertise to provide functional, hard-ware and stylish products for BlackBerrydevices, and consumers with a sense ofstyle will love the range: our slim, con-temporary design and high quality mate-rials promote mobility and ease of use.”

DICOTA has maximized the useful-ness of their designs with features such asthe closing flap with an embedded mag-net that ensures a swift and effectiveshutting action that also shuts downdevices to save battery life. “We applyour extensive design, product and tech-nological expertise to provide functional,hardwearing and stylish products forRIM® devices. In our view we will besupplying the market with the highestpossible quality product.”

Martin says that while the range isprimarily for business professionals and

DICOTA (Con’t. from p. 1) frequent travelers, it will also appeal tothose with an eye for fashion and design.“Anyone with a sense of style will lovethe range: our slim, contemporary designand high quality materials promotemobility and ease of use,” he said.

DICOTA’s solutions have been care-fully created to cater to a broad spectrumof protective solution needs: from hardcovers to holster cases. Throughout,DICOTA designers retain focus onergonomics, practicality and style.DICOTA is currently exhibiting at theworld’s largest consumer technologytradeshow, International CES, at SouthHall MP25956.

About DICOTADICOTA is renowned for supreme quali-ty and functionality in protection throughcarrying solutions for your personal

media products. Each DICOTA productis created for a world on the move: for aworld that requires perfect protection anddeserving no less than first class design.Find out more about DICOTA atwww.dicota.com.

About OSM GroupOSM Group specializes in the design,manufacture and distribution of cus-tomized mobile accessories, retail dis-play and premium product solutions forleading brands primarily in the multi-media industry. For more informationabout OSM Group, please visitwww.osmglobal.com.

The BlackBerry and RIM families ofrelated marks, images and symbols arethe exclusive properties and trademarksof Research In Motion Limited.

and they are the only cases in the worldwith apps.

“A bottle opener on a phone case!That’s crazy cool, and it comes with afree app that when you open a bottle orcan, it plays your favorite song or soundand displays a picture. Now, that’s CEScool!’ That’s what I was told by my ven-dors,” said Dean Monaco, President ofBeAHeadCase.com.

Be A Headcase is a United States-based company specializing in innova-tive products designed to protect andenhance mobile electronic devices.Their innovations provide easy-to-useaccessories that are both practical and

attractive for today’s mobile lifestyle.They are a group of inventors who areon the cutting edge of product designand development. They are theWORLD’S first to introduce you to theretractable ear bud phone cases and thebottle/can opener phone cases. They arealso the WORLD’S first and only com-pany to attach an app to a product withtheir bottle/can opener phone cases.

The app that counts the brews youpop, displays pictures (from your library)and plays your songs/sounds of choiceevery time it cracks open a cold one. Youcan even set it to play special Be AHeadCase tracks such as the FunkyMonkey, 5 O’clock Somewhere Parrotand Annoying Mother-in-Law. Visit

Be A Headcase (Con’t. from p. 1) beaheadcase.com to view the app videoand see other CES cool products, such asthe Retractable Headphone Case.

The Retractable HeadPhone Case isgeared toward consumers who are tiredof messy pesky wires, when traveling,exercising or just hanging out. The sleek,sophisticated design of the case allowsthe headphones to be stored neatly insidethe storage compartment and features aremovable rotating belt clip. This meansit is non-obtrusive enough to be tuckedinto the pocket, briefcase and/or pocket-book when not in use. This case alsoincludes a FREE APP. Both cases areavailable at beaheadcase.com.

Other cases available at beaheadcase.com are the:

• Waterproof case with waterproof earbuds: great for swimmers, outdoor enthu-siasts and more. Dive up to 65 feet andlisten to tunes and take pictures with yourphone camera!• World’s First Retractable BluetoothHeadset: no more annoying Bluetoothsattached to your ear, just extend theBluetooth when answering a call andretract back when done!• Stylized screen protectors for iPhone,iPod, iPad and more!• World’s First Retractable HeadphoneCase: no more pesky wires when exercis-ing, hiking or traveling.

Visit Be A Headcase at the iLounge booth3235 or go to www.beaheadcase.com.

Intertek works diligently to bring yourproduct to market with a competitive edge.

Intertek has arrived at CES to pro-vide energy efficiency solutions for thewide collection of companies on displayfrom around the world. As a global test-ing leader, Intertek realizes the value ofdelivering fast turnaround and workswith manufacturers to ensure that speed-to-market objectives are met. They takeaction to expedite results and buildmomentum for products to reach the mar-ket and hit the mark.

Having tested a number of featureitems at this year’s show, Intertek proudly

represents the most efficient path toENERGY STAR® certification by pro-viding global resources and fast projectturnaround for consumer electronicsmanufacturers. Our facilities have theimmediate capacity to test, inspect andverify home electronics and appliances toefficiency standards.

Meeting EPA requirements fornewly restructured ENERGY STARThird Party Certification procedures,Intertek was the first EPA RecognizedCertification Body which covers certi-fication for all gas and electricalENERGY STAR product categories,including more than 60 product typesacross appliances, home electronics,

Intertek (Con’t. from p. 1) HVAC, information technology, light-ing, and commercial foodserviceequipment. Through their excellentworking relationship with EPA andDOE, Intertek’s team of ENERGYSTAR engineers serves as a valuableresource for understanding the programand guiding manufactures through allstages of the certification process.

Manufactures demand speed andefficiency when pushing their products tomarket. In response, Intertek delivers 24-hour turnarounds on ENERGY STARCertification after all testing require-ments are met, leading expertise in prod-uct performance and quality testing, thefastest time to market for product safety

certification (less than 15 days averageturnaround), and the largest independentnetwork of EMC labs worldwide. Theirglobal network of Energy EfficiencyCenters of Excellence provides immedi-ate capacity to drive products to marketfaster and maximize revenue potential.

Intertek invites you to start your dayoff right—stop by booth 12345 in theCentral Hall and receive a gift card goodfor a FREE coffee. Now that’s efficient!

For more information on Intertek’stesting and certification capabilities orENERGY STAR program requirements,call 800-WORLDLAB (967-5352), visitwww.intertek.com/ces-2011 or stop bybooth 12345, Central Hall.

devices is also impacting how con-sumers perceive the devices they have,and the choices they make―specifically,which shutter to press to capture theirdigital memories.

The rising use of smartphones totake photos and videos illustrates theimportance of sharing as a part of cap-turing memories. These users are some-times willing to compromise cameraadvantages like speed, action or low-light performance, or zoom-ability for aconnected experience. However, sharingitself has changed in nature, and we nowlive an era where more devices have Wi-Fi, 3G or even 4G built in. Wi-Fi pene-tration from home to coffee shop is at anall-time high, and the eye-popping dis-plays of mobile devices and TVs demandgreat image quality. Because of that, the

Eye-Fi (Con’t. from p. 1) definition screen, touch interface, andpervasive connectivity to view and sharenewly created memories.

Eye-Fi will be demonstrating thisnew capability at CES at booth 3614 inthe “Living in Digital Times” section ofthe North Hall. More information is alsoavailable at www.eye.fi.

So how is Digital Imaging evolvinginto Connected Imaging? Led by effortsfrom both major camera brands, as wellas start-ups like wireless memory cardmaker Eye-Fi, consumers can nowautomatically back up and organizetheir content right from their camera.Connectivity allows us to do the mostfundamental thing, which is to get thosememories out of the camera as easily, asautomatically, as possible so they can besaved or shared immediately.

As new technology is being intro-duced, the experience from photo takingto viewing and sharing the memories ismore connected and offers the flexibilityconsumers have come to expect. Anexample of this is Direct Mode, whichEye-Fi introduced at CES, empoweringusers to transfer the lifelike images takenwith their digital camera to their mobiledevice, where they can leverage the high

digital imaging industry is poised likenever before to make the photo taking,viewing and sharing experience richerand more seamless.

Alan Bullock of InfoTrends pointsout: “The connectivity built into manymobile devices enables instant sharingof the moments of people’s everydaylives. Most digital cameras still take bet-ter pictures than most camera phones,but without connectivity, sharing takesplace later, after the excitement of themoment has passed.” This window ofopportunity is short, and letting it passby affects the relevance of the content,negatively impacting the motivation toshare. And that, Alan notes, affects theway consumers perceive their digitalcamera, adding, “Cameras without con-nectivity may soon be relegated toplanned picture-taking events instead ofa must-carry accessory.”

results, show stars, escape, reply, replyall, forward, compose, add/remove star,archive, trash, spam, next thread, previ-ous thread, next message, previous mes-sage, inbox and open/close.

The Gboard, with 19 Gmail finger-friendly shortcut buttons, is carried exclu-sively online at www.gboard.com.

[1] Estimates are according to comScore.

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