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It's all about being on the cutting edge. That's why, every year consumer electronic manufacturers spend countless hours and plenty of money to develop new products to enrich and entertain our lives. Take, for example, the numerous wireless communication devices that help us stay connected to our friends, family, and work-particularly the cell phone, which was large enough to require a briefcase to carry it at its inception, but now fits in the palm of your hand and has become one of life's essential technologies. And does it seem possible to live without an iPod? Whatever the electronic product, the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) serves as the main stage for consumer electronics manufacturers to exhibit their new products, and some of the most intriguing among the products win the event's annual Innovations Awards.
Candidates for the Innovations Awards are evaluated by a three-member judging panel, consisting of an industrial designer, an industrial engineer, and a member of trade press to honor the outstanding design and engineering in revolutionary consumer electronics products. Recognizing 31 categories, here are some of the 2007 Innovations Award winning products that you will want for your truck and on the go.
Directed Electronics'
DP102S Portable Entertainment
DEI's DP102CS Portable Entertainment System is a high-tech video jukebox that allows you to watch DVDs and rip them to the optional DVR, as well as access video iPod playback. The main unit has a slim slot for loading DVDs, a 10.2-inch digital LCD screen that completely rotates, and has a removable rechargeable battery. While using the system in the car, the unit can be used as an overhead or headrest monitor. The overhead docking bay offers LED dome lights and can interface and store a video iPod or the optional DVR. The portable system gives you the freedom to roam, which makes it easy to use in the car, home and on the go. For more information, call (800) 876-0800 or visit www.directed.com.
Monster Cable iCarPlay Wireless 200
Enjoy iPod/MP3 music wirelessly on any FM station on your car stereo while charging your iPod. The autoscan feature on the iCarPlay Wireless 200 sets this unit apart from others on the market. Autoscan automatically finds the clearest station for transmitting tunes at the touch of a button rather than manually searching with three programmable station presets. The unit is small, slim, and stylish, and features an easy three-button control. Meanwhile, all of the essential information is displayed on the iPod's screen with an international mode allowing use in North America, Europe, and Japan. For more information, call (877) 800-8989 or visit www.monstercable.com.
Alpine Mobile Multimedia Station With Blackbird Portable Navigation
The second-generation Blackbird PMD-B200 portable navigation docks completely inside of the new double-din A/V head unit IVA-W205 so that both work together as a complete audio, video, and navigational system. Both can function separately, as well. The new Blackbird features all new cosmetics and a large 4-inch LCD touchscreen. When the Blackbird is docked in its dedicated slot of the IVA-W205, its controls become operational by way of the IVA-W205. But, the Blackbird does not take processing power away from the head unit and allows it to focus on audio and video functions. The two processors are utilized simultaneously for the systems' navigation and multimedia sources. For more information, call (800) ALPINE-1 (1-800-257-4631) or visit www.alpine-usa.com.
Blaupunkt THA475 Plug-and-Play Amplifier
Blaupunkt's THA475 amplifier is small enough to fit behind your truck's dash and is easily installed, thanks to an auxiliary input and a car-specific wiring harness adapter that requires no wire crimping, splicing, or soldering. The THA475 will integrate directly into the OEM radio without alteration to your truck's factory wiring, and the unit can be removed just as easily. Since the amp is extremely small, limited space in the cab is no longer an issue, which allows installation almost anywhere in the truck, even behind interior panels. THA475 amplifiers utilize an advanced Class D design, developed with nearly 80-percent efficiency, in conjunction with a new power supply design that eliminates electromagnetic compatibility and audio-band interference problems, which is a problem in typical class D designs. THA475 amplifiers draw substantially less power than traditional designs, and are fully compatible with 18-gauge wires usually employed in OEM harnesses, and eliminate a separate power cable for the amplifier. Blaupunkt's full line of THA plug-and-play amps will be introduced in the second quarter of 2007. For more information, call (800) 950-BLAU (1-800-950-2528) or visit www.blaupunktusa.com.
Sony Playstation 3
The Playstation 3 computer entertainment system combines a Cell Broadband Engine -one of the most advanced computer processors-with the Blu-Ray high-definition DVD technology that provides a true high-def gaming and movie experience. There are two configurations available, the 20-GB hard disk drive (HDD) or the 60-GB HDD with a built-in Wi-Fi adapter, and multiple memory-card slots. The amazing picture quality is so life-like with HDMI output for high-definition displays, it is like you are on the race track driving a Koenigsegg CCX in Need for Speed Carbon, or shooting hoops in NBA '07 with Kobe Bryant. For more information on the PS3, please visit the website: www.us.playstation.com.
Sony mylo Personal Communicator
Sony's mylo Personal Communicator is a broadband communications device with Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, mylo-to-mylo networking, and plays audio video content. The mylo was designed to keep you connected with instant messaging, web browsing, music, e-mails, pictures, and video capabilities, all at the same time. With a 2.4-inch color LCD and a slide-out keyboard, this device is small enough for a pocket or a purse. The mylo starts up in seconds and scans for available wireless networks instantaneously. Another feature included is Skype software, which is built into the device and allows registered Skype users to make free Internet calls. You can view videos or transfer files via USB cable or Memory Stick Duo media, as well as store JPEG photos from the Internet or a digital camera. Also, it will detect the presence of other mylos nearby, so you can share play lists and stream music between mylo communicators. A lithium-ion battery offers around 45 hours of music playback, seven hours of chatting and web surfing, and more than three hours of continuous Skype talk time. It comes with a microphone, stereo headphones, a USB cable and a neoprene case. For more information, go to www.sonystyle.com.
