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D2Audio, the world’s only manufacturer of intelligent digital amplifiers, today announced that BenQ, one of the world’s top producers of digital displays, is producing LCD TVs with home theater quality audio, powered by D2Audio(R) Intelligent Digital Amplifiers(TM) with D2Audio(R) SoundSuite(TM) premium sound.

“While televisions are traditionally not known for their sound quality, BenQ had the foresight to put the Home Theater audio experience inside the television, taking the trend of convergence to its highest level yet,” said Brian Wong, CEO and president of D2Audio. “D2Audio is honored to work with BenQ to achieve this landmark distinction and to have BenQ as a customer.”

“BenQ’s LCD HDTVs now have stunning sound quality, comparable to high end home theater systems from D2Audio’s intelligent digital amplifiers,” said Peter Chen, vice president and general manager of BenQ’s Consumer Electronics Business Group. “With D2Audio’s SoundSuite premium sound, BenQ has raised the bar on audio quality for the entire television industry.”

BenQ HDTVs with home theater quality audio are easily identified by the D2Audio SoundSuite logo on the front of the television.

Consumer electronics and home theater equipment supplier, ED Digital, is getting ready to unveil its flagship line of Digitrex(R) HD Network LCD TVs, the world’s first high-definition (HD) network LCD TVs featuring Microsoft Windows Media Connect capabilities.

Native support for Windows Media Connect will allow Digitrex TVs to retrieve content stored on a Windows XP-based PC, including subscription and download content available from PlaysForSure-verified music and video services. Three new Digitrex HD Network LCD TV models will be on display, for the first time, this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from Thursday to Sunday, Jan. 5 to 8, in Booth No. 70400 in the Sands Expo & Convention Center, in Las Vegas.

Digitrex network LCD TVs deliver on the promise of a “connected home,” bringing music, movies, home videos and digital pictures from any Windows XP-based PC on the home network together for viewing on one simple-to-use device for enjoyment in any room in the house.

Kick Back, Relax & Enjoy Digital Content on the Living Room TV, Hassle-Free

With wireless 802.11 b/g capability built-in, just a few simple clicks of the included TV remote control allows users sitting in the living room to access and view content from their Windows XP-based PC(s), located in any room. Users can even stream high-definition content that they’ve downloaded from popular movie sites, such as CinemaNow.

Digitrex network TVs feature a built-in mini-computer running Microsoft Windows Media Connect software. Together with Microsoft Windows Media Connect capabilities, users are assured their digital content, including content from PlaysForSure services, will play back, seamlessly, every time. The TV display is easily controlled through a user-friendly interface, embedded into the TV and connected to core Windows Media Connect capabilities. Graphical icons and on-screen drop-down menus make navigation simple.

“ED Digital is breaking the mold of the traditional TV experience by providing network capabilities in their new line of LCD TVs,” Chad Hodge, group product manager of Windows Digital Media, Microsoft Corp., said. “Through support of Windows Media Connect, the Digitrex line of TVs will allow consumers to enjoy all the great digital content on their Windows XP PCs, including content offered through PlaysForSure subscription and download stores.”

Loaded with High-Performance Components, Technology for Top Picture Quality

Digitrex network LCD TVs feature full 1080i LCD flat-panel displays with resolution of 1366×768 and contrast ratios in excess of 800:1. An extremely wide viewing angle allows even people sitting at more than 80 degrees off-axis to enjoy the action on the screen.

A 6-speaker, 10-watt RMS audio system with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound completes the overall entertainment experience.

Digitrex network TVs equipped with Windows Media Connect technology are compatible with Windows XP-based PCs including PCs running Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE).

“With just a single product to buy and all the assurances of compatibility through integration of Microsoft’s technology right into our product, Digitrex HD Network LCD TVs overcome the barriers and concerns that have traditionally kept consumers from taking the plunge to set up a connected home,” Steve Jean, vice president, marketing and product development, ED Digital, said. “It’s never been easier for consumers to enjoy all the music files, digital pictures and videos they’ve stored over time, and share them with family and friends, while relaxing in the comfort and convenience of their living or family entertainment room.”

Pricing & Availability

32- and 40-inch Digitrex Network LCD TV models will be available by the end of Q1 at MSRPs of $1,999 and $3,499 respectively. A 46-inch unit will be available in Q2; MSRP to be determined.

ACTION! MODEL THREE 1080 WITH Crystalio®II IS THE WORLD’S FIRST TRUE HDTV 1920 x 1080p SINGLE CHIP DLP PROJECTOR BEING
SHOWN AT CES – SHIPPING 1st QUARTER 2006!

At CES 2006, projectiondesign, the leading manufacturer of advanced professional and consumer projectors for business, eCinema and home cinema, today announced the introduction of their new Action! model three 1080 with Crystalio®II, the world’s most technologically advanced video processor. The Action! model three 1080 is the first true HD single chip DLPTM front projector, using the new 0.95� 1080p DC3TM DMDTM technology from Texas Instruments® shows true, native, uncompressed, 1920 x 1080p resolution HDTV like no other projector.

The Action! model three 1080 delivers full-resolution, lifelike images with an enhanced level of cinematic realism and depth over any DLPTM projector available. The Action! model three 1080 incorporates projectiondesign’s patented DuArchTM illumination architecture featuring dual lamps, dual 7 segment color wheels and light formatters. The use of Texas Instruments® new BrilliantColorTM SLR technology is a way of increasing secondary color’s influence and as a result improving color saturation. The Action! model three 1080 is built to operate in continuously run applications, such as control rooms and public displays – and of course, home cinema and offers a remarkable 24/7 warranty.

By adding the new, Crystalio®II, advanced video processor using Gennum’s (VXP) Visual Excellence ProcessingTM technology, the Action! model three 1080 produces an outstanding image. The results demonstrate revolutionary improvements over today’s standards by integrating fourth generation broadcast quality algorithms and delivering superior SD and HD video image quality. The Crystalio®II includes custom software and control interfaces for uncompromised performance. The addition of our new RealColor, color management system ensures perfect color and grey scale reproduction, permitting the installer to accurately and easily adjust the projector to individual sources and environment.

The Action! model three 1080 provides infinite adjustable output brightness, each lamp’s power is individually adjustable giving exceptional control of on-screen brightness from 500 to 2500 ANSI Lumens, enough for even the largest screens. Unlike, any other projector in the market, the Action! Model three 1080’s options provide the ultimate set of tools for adjusting the image to specific applications. The unique optical design incorporated in this projector with its extreme level of horizontal and vertical lens shifting and a wide range of bayonet mount lenses provides the ultimate installation flexibility in its class.

The Action! model three 1080 is compatible with leading control systems from AMX and Crestron and remotely controlled over Ethernet, RS-232 or by the supplied remote control.

Expand your view with the VP2330wb 23″ widescreen LCD display. This elegant display’s widescreen aspect ratio ENHANCES YOUR PRODUCTIVITY, allowing you to view two complete documents or work in two applications side-by-side. Organize graphics toolbars and schematics while working in the main document and expand your notebook’s display area with the VP2330wb. Built on our tradition of award-winning displays, the VP2330wb features innovative PERFECTSUITEâ„¢ SCREEN CONTROL SOFTWARE FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE FRONT-OF-SCREEN PERFORMANCE. Demanding users will revel in the advanced ergonomics including the progressive THINEDGEâ„¢ DESIGN WITH COMPREHENSIVE HEIGHT AND PIVOT* adjustments. Professional-caliber features like ClearMotivâ„¢ 8ms grayto-gray broadcast quality video response deliver superior clarity and perfect focus when viewing moving images making the VP2330wb the perfect choice for maximizing your visual experience.

• ClearMotiv 8ms video response time
  Ultra-fast 8ms gray-to-gray video response enables digital HD
  broadcast-quality full motion video.
• ThinEdge maximizes your productivity
  The ultra-slim 0.85" bezel design enhances your visual experience
  with clean, minimalist borders around the active image area.
  Suitable for tiling and stacking.
• Ideal for multiple-monitor setups
  ThinEdge minimizes bezel gaps between panels for a virtually
  continuous viewing area in multiple-panel setups.
• Pivot, height and wall-mount versatility
  VESA® wall-mount interface and detachable base for ergonomic
  flexibility with pivot*, height, tilt and 270º swivel adjustments.
• PerfectSuite™
  Professional-grade LCD control software featuring color calibration,
  asset management, theft deterrence, and auto screen rotation (PerfectSuiteâ„¢ and pivot function not supported by ViewSonic on Apple computers.)
• High brightness and contrast
  250-nit brightness (typ) and 800:1 contrast ratio (typ).
• Full 23" viewable widescreen
• 1920×1200 optimum resolution
  and HDTV-720p compatible

MSI Living Room (LR) PC is the latest addition to MSI’s Media Center PC family. It is the first Media Center PC with AMD official certification. MSI will showcase its outstanding R&D competence in the Media Center PC field at the 2006 CES in Las Vegas on January 5-8, 2006.

AMD 64-bit Computing Power
Microsoft launches Windows XP® Professional x64 Edition and AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Compatible - Providing high performance for both 32-bit and 64-bit applications. The AMD Athlon 64/Athlon 64 FX processor allows you to do what you want on your computer. Whether it’s watching videos, ripping and playing music, or playing games, with AMD64 performance, you can fully enjoy any multimedia experience with a “you are there� reality.

Superior Graphics Performance
The nVIDIA integrated graphics supports DirectX 9.0 which allows the MSI LR PC to work well
without the need for add-on VGA card when playing 3D games. Besides, it also supports PCI-Express x16 so that you can easily upgrade graphics performance by installing high-end VGA card.

Better Sound Effect
MSI LR PC makes watching DVD a real enjoyment with the 7.1-channel High Definition Audio. You can experience high-level sound effect in some DVD movies. Accompany it with an LCD monitor or Plasma TV; the visual experience would be close to being in a movie theater.

Integrated 802.11g WLAN
MSI LR PC is equipped with 802.11g WLAN which offers wireless transmission over relatively short distances up to 54Mbps. That is almost five times the speed of existing 802.11b wireless products and at the same time ideal
for audio, video, and multimedia applications. The 11g WLAN is compatible with 11b products, so both 11b and 11g clients can reside on the same network. This flexibility preserves your network investment and allows you to upgrade or scale your network according to your budget and time frame.

At CES 2006, projectiondesign, the leading manufacturer of advanced professional and consumer projectors for business, eCinema and home cinema, today announced their new Action! model two DLPTM projector with optical lens shift. The first projector of its size to offer true optical lens shift. With native resolution of 1280 x 720 using Texas Instruments HD2+ DC3TM DLPTM technology and projectiondesign’s own video processor design, which incorporates Faroudja’s DCDiTM, the Action! model two offers true high performance SD and HD video at an incredible value.

Gary Plavin, projectiondesign President, shared: “There is great anticipation from our dealers for the delivery of our new Action model two. At its price and performance level, the Action! model two projector absolutely can not be beat.�

The Action! model two is a lightweight and bright projector bringing high performance home theater to virtually any room in the house. Featuring a sealed optical design with a precision ground glass 1.85-2.40:1 zoom lens with 0-100% optical vertical shift, off-axis distortion is eliminated. The Action! model two sets up in minutes and is suitable for table and ceiling mount applications.

The ultra-sleek projector is housed in a small and stylish magnesium cabinet, that also serves as a heat sink, and is available in a Maranello Blue or Pearl White finish – custom cabinet colors are also available at additional cost. The Action! model two’s packaging is elegant, non-intrusive measuring only 3.7� high x 10.9� wide x 9.2� deep and weighs only 6 pounds.

Just like our higher end projectors, the new Action! model two uses our unique UniBoard video signal processing. All processing is kept on a single printed circuit board, thus maintaining signal quality, and preventing electrical interference. Gold plated signal paths and connectors ensure optimum signal quality and purity. These features combined with our new RealColor color management system perfectly track grey scale throughout the dynamic range, and the result is perfect video color reproduction.

Windows Media Connect Capabilities Will Enable Networked Access to Digital Media on Windows XP-based PCs Including Content Downloaded from PlaysForSure Services

Industry newcomer, ED Digital, through collaboration with Microsoft Corp., will include Windows Media Connect support in the company’s new Digitrex(R) High-Definition Network LCD TVs. With native support of Windows Media Connect consumers will be able to view and listen to digital content stored on their Windows XP-based PC, through their Digitrex TV. Windows Media Connect support will also allow Digitrex TVs to be compatible with digital media capabilities in the forthcoming Windows Vista operating system from Microsoft. A user-friendly interface makes navigating networked content easy.

“We’re working to make the connected home a reality for all,” Steve Jean, vice president of marketing and product development, ED Digital, said. “Microsoft’s trusted Windows Media Connect technology gives our HD network TV an edge. The Digitrex High-Definition Network LCD TV seamlessly turns a Windows XP-based PC into a media server and digital entertainment portal, bringing a whole new source of exciting content right into the family room.”

ED Digital is one of the first manufacturers to integrate Windows Media Connect technology into a high-definition LCD TV. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), ED Digital will officially launch as a company and unveil its flagship network TV along with its entire Digitrex line of consumer electronics and home theater products. To learn more and get a hands-on experience, visit the company’s booth in the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Booth No. 70400.

New Player Positioned to Make the Connected Home a Simple Reality with Introduction of Cutting-Edge, Wireless, High-Definition Network LCD TVs

Market newcomer, ED Digital, will introduce a broad family of products under the Digitrex(R) brand, including LCD TVs, DVD players, personal media players, set-top boxes and home theater equipment, at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Thursday to Sunday, Jan. 5 - 8, 2006, in Booth No. 70400, in the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Backed by Jiangkui Group, a leading Chinese producer of home appliances and consumer electronics devices, the Digitrex division of ED Digital is bringing the promise of a seamless and exciting connected home to the U.S. market, by offering a combination of user-friendly devices with integrated easy-to-use, graphical end-user interfaces.

During CES, the company also plans to unveil an industry-first wireless High-Definition Network LCD TV which will be PlaysForSure-certified. This certification means that consumers will be able to easily access a broad range of content from the growing variety of PlaysForSure subscriptions and download digital music and video services.

“We are well positioned to make a notable impact on the U.S. market,” Steve Jean, vice president of marketing and product development, ED Digital, said. “We are entering a new era of home entertainment, and Digitrex products are poised to take the lead in making the connected home not just a reality, but one that is hassle-free and easily attainable for everyone.”

The Jiangkui Group currently holds leading market share positions in DVD players in Japan and Europe, as well as for LCD TVs in Europe. ED Digital will offer these product categories to American consumers under the Digitrex brand.

ED Digital is strategically located in Southern California - in the heart of the entertainment community. The location is also close to several key technology partners and near major logistics hubs.

ED Digital is led by two industry veterans. Bill Bast, executive vice president and general manager, has over 30 years in the industry and has worked with several notable companies including Sanyo and Nyko. Steve Jean, vice president of marketing and product development, also has more than 30 years experience in the consumer electronics business, working with companies like Marantz Co., Sanyo and Philips Consumer Electronics.

Features:

• 16: 9 widescreen aspect ratio for a spectacular whole picture
• 1200: 1 dynamic contrast ratio for a crisp image
• PIP/Split Screen/POP 3/POP12 PIP and Split Screen between sources for various viewing choices
• Includes V-Chip parental control for supervised and selected viewing
• 22Hx39.8Wx11.1L”; 51 lbs.

Product Details

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This way, you’ll only be seeing ads that will be potentially of interest to you as opposed to 3 - 4 minutes of irrelevant time wasters that enhanced your decision to buy a PVR in the first place.