Samsung today unveiled its next-generation LCD HDTV lineup with CCFL backlighting. The LCD HDTV line-up is led by the Series 7, which is the company’s first CCFL-backlit LCD TV with a 240Hz refresh rate. Samsung’s line of LCD HDTVs will be on display at Booth #11033 during the International Consumer Electronics Show, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 8 -11, 2009.

“We are proud and excited to …

WowWee announced its newest line of innovations scheduled for release in 2009, in advance of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 8-11. Consumers can expect to see items from four lines, including WowWee Technologies™, which now includes a new category of iPod® compatible multimedia pico projectors powered by Texas Instruments’ DLP® Technology. The other key lines, focusing on cutting-edge entertainment robotics, plush, and flight, are WowWee Robotics™, WowWee Alive™, …

VIZIO unveils several new models to the XVT Series expanding the performance line with five NEW models. The most dramatic technology introduction is the use of LED panels featuring 240Hz with Scanning Backlight and VIZIO’s Smooth Motion II™ technology in their largest model the 55” VF551XVT. LED backlight technology provides better picture quality with 1,000,000:1 Mega Dynamic Contrast with local dimming. LED also provides faster response times and higher color saturation …

VIZIO announced today the unveiling of its “Connected HDTV” Platform, which enhances the HDTV viewing experience by bringing personalized entertainment, information and social networking content into the viewer’s living room. With unprecedented choice and control of web-based and local content from a wide range of popular content providers and services, including on-demand movies and music, news, weather, sports, gaming and social networking services, this platform will be integrated as a key …

- The PLV-1080HD is a Full HD LCD projector providing 1080p resolution for today’s highest definition sources and a $1,995 price (MSRP) for a new benchmark in projector value
- The industry’s most versatile lens-shifting system allows placement of the projector virtually anywhere
- New variable iris adjusts automatically to optimum light level every 1/60th of a second
- The PLV-1080HD features a rich color management system with deep color compatibility …

LG Electronics today announced two new HDTV series with NetCast™ Entertainment Access that offer instant streaming of movies, TV shows, video, and a Widget-based user experience via Ethernet connectivity directly to the television. Through new alliances with Yahoo!, Netflix, and YouTube™, consumers can instantly stream an almost endless catalogue of entertainment from viral videos and movies to photo sharing Web sites without the need of a separate PC.

“LG’s new …

Mitsubishi announced rebate promotions for three of its most popular home theater projectors, the HC1600, HC5500 and its newest Diamond Series Projector, the HC6500. These rebates are an incentive to movie and sports enthusiasts who are planning to upgrade their viewing technology to create a true projector-based home theater experience.

“Mitsubishi is committed to making our home theater projectors even more affordable, particularly in these tough economic times,” said James …

Today at the International Consumer Electronics Show – CES – Texas Instruments (TI) (NYSE:TXN) DLP® Products will demonstrate a range of new category products based on the ultra-tiny DLP Pico™ Chipset, delivering mobile projector solutions for road warriors and consumers across the globe. With production of the DLP Pico™ chipset first announced at Mobile World Congress less than a year ago, DLP has worked with top global manufacturing brands to unveil …

Samsung Mobile today announced a new mobile phone accessory, the award-winning* MBP200 Pico Projector. The Samsung MBP200 is the ultimate wireless accessory, offering advanced features designed to enhance the mobile experience.

Compact and lightweight, the portable MBP200 can connect to mobile phones and laptops and by utilizing the DLP® pico chip from Texas Instruments it allows users to transform their traditional two inch screen to a 50-inch viewing screen allowing others to share in the video experience. In addition, users can …

Focusing on an evolving business environment in which mobile warriors and entrepreneurs need to improve efficiencies in the workplace and stay connected while on the go, Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS), today announced a lineup of business-oriented products on display during CES 2009.

The broad array of business offerings showcased at the world’s largest consumer electronics show range from the Toshiba Portégé® R600-ST520W—Toshiba’s …

Speck today introduced a new line of original bags, backpacks and sleeves specially designed to meet the needs of today’s demanding notebook computer owners. The new offerings are on display at Speck’s MacWorld Booth, South Hall #1838 and at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) South Hall, Booth #21913.

Commenting on the company’s new product category announcement, CEO Irene Baran stated, “We are pleased to introduce four distinct notebook carrying solutions that …

Coby – newly named #1 in the Digital Photo Frame category for 2008 by the NPD Group – is helping consumers preserve precious memories with its latest collection of beautifully-designed Digital Photo Frames. The lifestyle CE leader’s eye-catching new frames combine sleek, contemporary design with innovative must-have features, including MP3 playback, video displays and easy-to-use software for creating custom multimedia slideshows. The exceptional range of Digital Photo Frames, with designs to …

“The TouchMP digital media player puts entertainment and favorite memories at your fingertips, packing tremendous value into this little touch screen device,” said Jessica Walton, Memorex global brand director, Imation Corp. “The Memorex TouchMP is a great way to store and share photos and videos when visiting friends and family, or to sit back and enjoy your own personal playlist. A custom user interface makes it easy to navigate and …

Memorex today adds to its portfolio of stylish iPod® accessories with three new audio docks for home and on the go. The Memorex Mi9490P Hi-Fi CD Sound System and Memorex Mi4290P Dual Alarm Clock Radio are the brand’s first products to work with the iPhone™ 3G, while the Memorex Mi2290 Travel Speaker System delivers full stereo sound for your iPod with an ultra-thin profile. Representing a step forward in quality …

More than a half-century after introducing one of the world’s first transistor radios, SANYO is making the exciting world of free internet radio easily accessible without a computer. Designed with the contemporary look and familiar functionality of a clock radio, and the sound quality of much more expensive audio systems, the SANYO Internet Radio R227 can play thousands of crystal-clear internet radio stations and podcasts, all without a subscription fee. The …