LAS VEGAS, January 10, 2002 -- TechTV, the only cable television network covering technology news, information and entertainment 24 hours a day, today announced the winners of TechTV's 2nd annual "Best of CES" awards. These awards recognize and honor the most outstanding new consumer technology products that debuted at the 2002 International CES (Consumer Electronics Show).
The TechTV-appointed panel of product evaluators selected winners in each category according to their innovative appeal, usability, usefulness and affordability. In addition to the 12 category winners, a single product was honored as Best of Show.
BEST OF SHOW
Moxi Digital, Inc. / Moxi Media Center / Home media server
Winner: Portable Audio and Video
SONICblue / Rio Riot / 20 gigabyte portable MP3 player
Finalists
- Sony Electronics, Inc. / DCR-1P5 / a tiny digital video camera
- Panasonic Consumers Electronic Co. / SV-AV10 / 4-IN-1 A / V SD Recorder and Player MP3, digital camera and more
Winner: High-End Audio
VMPS Audio Products / Ribbon RM-40 / great sounding speakers with ribbon-cable tweeter
Finalists
- Arcam / AV8 / a pre-amp surround processor
- ERAUDIO Ltd. / STONE TWINS ER PRA 1 / high-end hand-built audio system from Russia
Winner: Home Theater
Yamaha Electronics Corporation / DVX-S100 DVD Home Cinema System / high-end home theater in-a-box
Finalists
- Sound Alignment Systems By Checkpoint / DLT 675-05 / an easy way to align your home theater
- Sampo Corporation of America / PME-42S6 / 42 plasma display
Winner: Home Audio
Escient Convergence Corporation / FireBall / component MP3 server
Finalists
- SONICblue / Rio Advanced Digital Audio Center / component MP3 server
- Philips Consumer Electronics / Streamium MC-i200 / integrated stereo and internet radio
Winner: Home Video
Moxi Digital, Inc. / Moxi Media Center / home media server
Finalists
- TiVo, Inc. / Tivo Series2 / home media server
- Philips Consumer Electronics / DVR985 / progressive scan DVD player and recorder
Winner: Photography and Imaging
Pacific Image Electronics, Inc. / PrimeFilm 1800 AFL / slide and negative scanner
Finalists
- D-Link Systems, Inc. / DCS-1000 / internet-ready wireless video-camera
- Panasonic Consumer Electronics Corporation / LUMIX DMC-LC5 / 4 megapixel camera
Winner: Computers
Compaq Computer Corporation / EVO D500 Ultra Slim / small, inexpensive consumer PC
Finalists
- U-tron Technologies, Inc. / PC LAN Gear ES 1.8 GHZ / rack-mounted, portable pc / server
- iCEBOX, LLC / FlipScreen / Under-counter kitchen mount TV / DVD / internet Appliance
Winner: Auto, Marine, and RV
Echo Mobile Music / MUSIC KEEPER / hard-disk based car audio
Finalists
- Crimestopper Security Products, Inc. / Informer / auto security device
- Audiovox Electronics Corporation / Pursuitrak PT-1000 / auto security device
Winner: Home Automation and Networking
BeAtHome / BeAtHome Energy Management System / internet based home automation
Finalists
- Xanboo, Inc. / Wireless Internet Home Management System / integrated home automation
- Premise Systems, Inc. / Premise SYS Automation Software / home automation software
Winner: Telephony
Sanyo Fisher Company / IMT 2000 / cell phone with integrated digital camera
Finalists
- Plantronics, Inc. / M1500 Cordless Headset Solution with Bluetooth / headset that works with most cell phones
- Leadtek Research, Inc. / BVP 8770 / IP based video phone
Winner: PDA, Handheld, and Mobile Wireless
Danger, Inc. / Hiptop / wireless PDA and cell phone
Finalists
- Sharp Electronics Corporation / Zaurus SL-5500 Personal Mobile Tool / Linux based PDA
- GARMIN International, Inc. / RINO 120 / portable GPS device
Winner: Accessories
Scosche Industries, Inc. / all terrain audio hydration pack CD and player backpack with built-in refreshments
Finalists
- Man & Machine, Inc. / Flex FX 100 Keyboard / roll-up portable keyboard for PDAs and phones
- ICP Global Technologies Inc. / iSUN Portable Solar / solar charger for cell phones and PDAs
"We were really impressed with all the finalists this year," said Jim Louderback, TechTVs vice president of editorial, and coordinator of the contest. "The competition was tough, but we know consumers will really love these 12 new products."
The winners were announced this evening at a gala awards ceremony at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where the Consumer Electronics show is taking place. CES attendees, show finalists, TechTV staff and talent, judges, and a host of media gathered at the event to witness the unveiling of this year's winners. Additional information on each of the winners and finalists can be found at www.techtv.com/ces.
In addition, "Fresh Gear" presents "Best of CES" will air on TechTV Friday, January 11 at 8:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. Eastern; Saturday, January 12 at 9 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, January 13 at 7 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., and 9 p.m. Eastern; Wednesday, January 16 at 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Eastern; Saturday, January 19 at 9 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.; Sunday, January 20 at 7 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., and 9 p.m. Eastern; Monday, January 21 at 3 a.m. Eastern; and Wednesday, January 23 at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. Eastern.
About CEA
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 650 US companies involved in the design, development, manufacturing and distribution of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, multimedia and accessory products, and related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $70 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES -- Your Source for Workstyle and Lifestyle Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research, and legislative advocacy.
About TechTV
TechTV is the only cable television network covering technology information, news, and entertainment from a consumer, industry, and market perspective 24 hours a day. Offering everything from industry news to product reviews, updates on tech stocks to tech support, TechTVs programming keeps the wired world informed and entertained. TechTV is currently available in more than 28 million households and distributes content to 70 countries. With 1.7 million unique visitors per month, techtv.com is a community destination that encourages viewer interaction through email, live chat, and video mail. TechTV, formerly ZDTV, is owned by Vulcan Inc.
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