CEA ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR 2010 MARK OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Awards Highlight Most Innovative Products in Custom Home Technology

Arlington, Va., February 24, 2010 – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced the finalists for the 2010 Mark of Excellence Awards, presented by CEA through the association’s TechHome Division. Winners will be announced at an awards reception on Friday, March 26, during the eleventh annual Electronic House Expo (EHX) 2010, which returns to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, March 25-27.

CEA’s Mark of Excellence Awards honor excellence in innovation and achievement in custom home electronics products, services and installation technologies. Award entries are submitted in Supplier and Systems Integrators categories and reviewed by a panel of industry experts. Each category will feature a platinum and gold level award in recognition of outstanding industry achievement.

The Mark of Excellence Awards Reception will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in room 110A on Friday, March 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information on the Mark of Excellence Awards program, or to make a reservation, please visit www.CE.org/MOE or e-mail MarkOfExcellence@CE.org.

The following are finalists for the 2010 Mark of Excellence Awards:

SUPPLIER

Audio Product of the Year

Anthem : Anthem Statement D2v with Anthem Room Correction (ARC) statement.anthemav.com

ELAN Home Systems : D12 – 12 Channel Amplifier elanhomesystem.com

SRS Labs : MyVolume Adaptor www.srslabs.com

Xantech, Inc. : XIS100 www.xantech.com

Control System Product of the Year

Control4 : Control4 Home Controller HC-200 www.control4.com

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : PMC2 Prodigy Media Controller www.crestron.com

Mi Casa Verde, Inc. : Vera www.micasaverde.com

Philips Accessories : Pronto TSU9300 www.pronto.philips.com

Green Product of the Year

APC by Schneider Electric : APC Power-Saving Surge Protector w/ LCD Timer www.apc.com

Green Service or Corporate Policy of the Year

Omnimount : Omnimount Corporate Policy www.omnimount.com

Human Interface Product of the Year

Home Automation, Inc. : OmniTouch 5.7e Touchscreen www.homeauto.com

Meridian America : Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System : www.meridian-audio.com

Remote Technologies, Inc. : U2 Weather-Resistant Controller www.rticorp.com

Universal Remote Control, Inc. : MX-5000 www.universalremote.com

Installation Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : DM Tools www.crestron.com

Home Automation, Inc. : Automation Studio www.homeauto.com

Niles Audio Corporation : MS220 High-Fidelity Wideband IR Sensor www.nilesaudio.com

Remote Technologies, Inc. : Integration Designer(R); Software v. 7.1 www.rticorp.com

Xantech, Inc. : Digital Delivery System www.xantech.com

Media Server of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : ADMS Intermedia Delivery System; www.crestron.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Network Attached Storage www.lge.com

Universal Remote Control, Inc. : PSX-2 Personal Server www.universalremote.com

Multi-Room Audio Video Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : PAMP-4X100 Processor Amplifier www.crestron.com

Remote Technologies, Inc.: MRP-64 Multi-Room Control Processor www.rticorp.com

Security Product of the Year

Benolli smart systems : Door Station touch www.benolli.com

Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement : Kwikset SmartCode with Home Connect www.bdhhi.com/accesscontrol

SVAT Electronics : SN500-4CH-002 www.defender-usa.com

Software Application of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : WorldSearch www.crestron.com

eLifespaces : Home Theater Assistant: Designer Lite www.elifespaces.com

Homemanageables : HM Control www.homemanageables.com

Speaker System of the Year

Paradigm Electronics Inc. : Paradigm Special Edition Series www.paradigm.com

Structured Wiring Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. DM Cable www.crestron.com

Home Automation, Inc. : Cellular Communication Center (C3) www.homeauto.com

Motorola : Motorola SBG6580 SURFboard Wireless Cable Modem Gateway www.motorola.com

Video Component of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : ADMS Intermedia Delivery SystemTM www.crestron.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Full HD 1080p Full LED Backlighting 240Hz LCD TV www.lge.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Disc Player www.lge.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Home Theater System www.lge.com

Runco : Runco QuantumColorTM; Q-750d www.runco.com

Video Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : DM-MD8X8 DigitalMediaTM; Switcher www.crestron.com

Optoma Technology, Inc. : HD8600 Home Theater Projector www.optomausa.com

Meridian America : Meridian 810 Video Reference System www.meridian-audio.com

Sanus Systems : Sanus Elements ELM410 10-Foot Pivoting HDMI Cable www.sanus.com

Sencore, Inc. : RadianceXETM; Video Processor www.sencore.com

Wireless Product of the Year

Crestron Electronics, Inc. : TPMC-3X Isys i/O®; 2.8; Handheld WiFi Touchpanel www.crestron.com

LG Electronics USA : LG Electronics Network Blu-ray Disc Player www.lge.com

Plantronics : Voyager Pro UC www.plantronics.com

Wilson Electronics : MobilePro Wireless Cellular Amplifier www.wilsonelectronics.com

SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR

Custom Home of the Year (installed price between $35,000 – $100,000)

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Custom Touch www.EDGonline.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Life Of Leisure www.EDGonline.com

Maxsystems, inc : West Hills www.maxsystemsla.com

Time Direct, Inc. : Cribari’s Cabana EnhancedLiving.com

Home of the Year (installed price up to $35,000)

eLifespaces : The Tides www.elifespaces.com

Home Theater/Media Room Project of the Year

1 One Sound Choice, LLC : Mr and Mrs Gorty www.onesoundchoice.com

DSI Entertainment Systems : Esquire House – Best Theater/Media Room www.dsientertainment.com

Hi-Tech Home : Hilarides Theater www.hitechhome.net

Hi-Tech Home : Moats Theater www.hitechhome.net

Innovation Award

DSI Entertainment Systems : Ware project – hidden motorized television www.dsientertainment.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Beacon in the Night www.EDGonline.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Old World Charm www.EDGonline.com

eLifespaces : The Tides www.elifespaces.com

Robert Saglio Audio/Video Design, Inc. : Green Life Smart Life www.robertsaglio.com

The Steven Style Group : 400 West Street www.dreamhometech.com

Integrated Security Project of the Year

Cybermation, Inc. : Scott & Kim Carlson Estate www.cybermationinc.com

eLifespaces : Retreat @ Kiawah www.elifespaces.com

Lighting Control Project of the Year

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Beacon in the Night www.EDGonline.com

ForTech Solutions : Lion Gate www.fortechsolutions.com

eLifespaces : Retreat @ Kiawah www.elifespaces.com

Luxury Home of the Year (installed price between $100,000- $300,000)

DSI Entertainment Systems : Chatauqua – Luxury Home of the Year www.dsientertainment.com

Link Your House, Inc. : Luxury on the Lake www.linkyourhouse.com

eLifespaces : Retreat @ Kiawah www.elifespaces.com

Maxsystems, inc : Richwood www.maxsystemsla.com

Audio One : Trump Building Florida Condo www.audio-one.com

Multi-Room Audio Video Product of the Year

Cybermation, Inc. : Acres of AV www.cybermationinc.com

DSI Entertainment Systems : Fernald Point – Multi-Room AV www.dsientertainment.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Classic Comforts www.EDGonline.com

eLifespaces : Retreat @ Kiawah www.elifespaces.com

Retrofit Project of the Year over $100,000

Cybermation, Inc. : Avon Dynasty Home www.cybermationinc.com

Custom Home Theater Systems & Automation : Ocean Front Guest House www.customhometheater.biz

Retrofit Project of the Year under $100,000

1 One Sound Choice, LLC : Mr and Mrs Gorty www.onesoundchoice.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Custom Touch www.EDGonline.com

ForTech Solutions : Lion Gate www.fortechsolutions.com

SoundVision : Bonino Residence www.svsf.com Time Direct, Inc.

Retro California EnhancedLiving.com

Ultimate Home of the Year (installed price above $300,000)

DSI Entertainment Systems Fernald Point – Ultimate Home of the Year www.dsientertainment.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc.

Brookside : www.EDGonline.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Classic Comforts www.EDGonline.com

Electronics Design Group, Inc. : Old World Charm www.EDGonline.com

TECHHOME

TechHome Integrator of the Year

DSI Entertainment Systems www.dsientertainment.com

Hi-Tech Home www.hitechhome.net

Sound Concepts www.mysoundconcepts.com

SoundVision www.svsf.com

TRAINING AND SUPPORT Training and Support Program of the Year

RH Strategic : Vantage Advanced Training Curriculum www.vantagecontrols.com

About EHX

Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event for five years running, is the fastest growing trade event of the $13 billion custom electronics industry. Held annually and sponsored by CEA’s TechHome Division, EHX attracts a large and dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products.

For more information, visit www.ehxweb.com.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry.
More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Digital Music Forum East
February 23-24, 2010, New York, NY
Greener Gadgets
February 25, 2010, New York, NY
EHX Spring 2010
March 24-27, 2010, Orlando, FL
CES on the Hill
April 20-21, 2010, Washington, DC
Digital Patriots Dinner
April 21, 2010, Washington, DC
LA Games Conference
April 29, 2010, Los Angeles, CA
CEO Summit and Board Retreat
June 16-19, 2010, Ojai, CA
CEA Line Shows
June 22-23, 2010, New York, NY
2010 SINOCES
July 8-11, 2010, Qingdao, China
2010 CEA Industry Forum
October 17-20, 2010, San Francisco, CA

SUCCESSFUL 2010 CES SETS OPTIMISTIC TONE FOR INDUSTRY; MAJOR CES INNOVATIONS INCLUDE TABLETS, APPS, NETBOOKS, 3DTV AND SMARTPHONES

Global Technology Companies Make Exhibit Plans for the 2011 International CES

Arlington, VA, January 26, 2010

- The 2010 International CES®, which concluded January 10 in Las Vegas, featured the world’s most innovative new technologies, from android products and apps to tablets, eReaders, netbooks and smartphones.
As a result of the resounding success from the 2010 CES, exhibit space sales for the 2011 CES are already tracking ahead of 2010, with the 2011 International CES scheduled January 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“The 2010 International CES featured a record number of innovative products and raised the bar for the next generation of consumer technology,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “Due to the phenomenal success of the 2010 CES, we are seeing more companies sign up for the 2011 CES each day. We’re already exploring new TechZones and special exhibit areas for 2011, so that we can showcase the entire technology ecosystem. With more than 120,000 attendees, including 5,000 media, analysts and bloggers, CES is simply largest global platform for consumer technology product launches.”

“The quality of attendees at the 2010 CES was excellent; Sharp, like most exhibitors, is far more interested in seeing the « right » people during the show, not in how many people come to see us,” said Judah Zeigler, associate vice president, retail and consumer marketing group, Sharp Electronics Corporation. “Not only was our display extremely busy, but the people who came were genuinely interested in purchasing our products; in other words, they were true members of the trade. CES was truly the perfect springboard to what we are hopeful will be a strong 2010.”

“There is no doubt, this year’s CES was one of the best ever for D-Link,” said Daniel Kelley, senior director of marketing for the computer networking leader. “Our wide array of new solutions for the digital home – media players, home monitoring, energy efficiency products and Wi-Fi connectivity – not only drew huge crowds to our booth, but earned enormous media coverage and a ton of awards.”

More than 20,000 new products were announced at the 2010 CES, including the products listed below, which generated tremendous buzz throughout the industry. Several companies listed had such success at the 2010 CES, they have already made plans to expand their exhibit space for the 2011 International CES.

New products announced at the 2010 CES include:

Asus Eee PC Touch Series tablet
Boxee Box by D-Link
Dell’s Streak tablet
enTourage eDGe
Ford myFord Touch interface
Freescale Semiconductor Smartbook tablet
Innovative Converged Device (ICD) Vega and Ultra Android Tablets
Intel Reader
Kodak Pulse Digital Frame
Lenovo Hybrid IdeaPad U1
LG 15” OLED TV
Motorola Backflip Android-powered smartphone
Notion Ink’s Adam with NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 and Pixel Qi
Panasonic 152″ 3D TV
Parrot AR.Drone
Pocket Radar
Samsung world’s first transparent touch active matrix (AM) OLED display MP3 player
Saygus VPhone
Sharp’s QuadPixel technology
Skype on Panasonic and LG flat panel TVs
Sony’s Dash
Sony’s partnership with Discovery and IMAX for 3D network
Sprint’s 4G Network
Syabas Popbox
Tivit Mobile ATSC DTV adapter
Toshiba CELL TV with gesture technology
ZOMM mobile phone leash
Tablets were among the major trends on the 2010 CES show floor with noteworthy tablet product announcements from Asus, Dell, enTourage, Freescale Semiconductor, HP, ICD, Lenovo, Notion Ink and Sony.

News on product launches from the 2010 International CES can be found in the Exhibitor News section of www.CESweb.org as well as in the Media Coverage section of the website.

The 2011 International CES will be held in Las Vegas Jan. 6-9, 2011 and registration will begin this summer.

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships.CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Digital Music Forum East
February 23-24, 2010, New York, NY

Greener Gadgets
February 25, 2010, New York, NY

EHX Spring 2010
March 24-27, 2010, Orlando, FL

CES on the Hill
April 20-21, 2010, Washington, DC

Digital Patriots Dinner
April 21, 2010, Washington, DC

LA Games Conference
April 29, 2010, Los Angeles, CA

CEO Summit and Board Retreat
June 16-19, 2010, Ojai, CA

CEA Line Shows
June 22-23, 2010, New York, NY

2010 SINOCES
July 8-11, 2010, Qingdao, China

2010 CEA Industry Forum
October 17-20, 2010, San Francisco, CA