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newsline association news & views in the Ce spotlight Into Tomorrow Returns to CES Launching their 13th Season at the upcoming 2008 International CES in January, “Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline” once again will broadcast three weeks worth of specials from Innovations Plus at The Sands. “Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline,” part of the Advanced Media Network, is a three-hour national radio program, as well as 60-second daily features and weekly ITTV video reports, covering the latest in consumer electronics and technology available. The show airs on 117 stations around the country and on XM Satellite Radio as well as several other sources including BeOS Radio, Sprint Radio, TiVo and CelleCast every weekend. “Into Tomorrow” also is heard around the world on the five Armed Forces networks to more than 130 countries, some 600+ ships at sea and various U.S. military bases around the globe. In addition, they stream audio and video via their website and provide free podcasts and archives of all of their shows. They also publish an information-packed free weekly TechNewsLetter. As the only national show covering consumer electronics exclusively for more than 12 years, Dave and his team always are looking for great items and guests to talk about the latest in consumer electronics. If your company has new products or services, drop an e-mail to one of his producers, Rob Almanza or Beth Gatrell, letting them know what you’d like to share. Listeners can call in 24/7 to participate anytime by asking questions and many even offer additional advice for other listeners in terms of their experience with the many products discussed. Callers to the program often ask about new electronic gear, what gadgets and gizmos Dave recommends they should buy and how to use them. Dave and his team also support U.S. troops by sending dozens of care packages as well as nearly 10,000 Skype kits and longdistance phone cards so they can stay in touch with family back home more easily. Stop by their website for more info: www.graveline.com. • Best Buy Supports MECP In August 2007, Best Buy began posting signs in each of their 800-plus stores showcasing their support for the Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) program. Owned and operated by CEA, the MECP training and certification program, established in 1991, has certified more than 35,000 installers across the country. It is the only nationally recognized program that certifies mobile electronics installation technicians and salespeople on the installation techniques and capabilities of automotive information technology, entertainment, navigation and safety security systems. Best Buy sees two important benefits to showcasing the MECP signage. “First, we’re reinforcing the superior skills of our car electronics installation team through acknowledgement of their industry-leading training,” said Melinda Emerson, associate product manager of car electronics installation services at Best Buy. “As important, we’re signaling to customers that installation services are available at Best Buy. Together, that means customers can make a car electronics purchase with the confidence that it will be supported by the services they may need to experience the best from their new gear.” • ith tens of thousands of new product debuts, dynamic industry speakers and hundreds of conference sessions, the 2008 International CES is a global consumer technology event that cannot be missed. Produced by CEA, the 2008 International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, returns to Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7–10. At the International CES, industry professionals from around the world will experience the latest innovations from 2,700 global exhibitors showcasing the coolest technology in home entertainment, wireless communications, digital imaging, electronic gaming, high-performance audio and video, accessories and mobile electronics. Attendees will learn the latest technology trends from the extensive CES conference programs and hear from top global executives during CES keynote presentations. The 2008 star-studded line-up of keynote speakers includes Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Panasonic’s Toshihiro Sakamoto, Intel’s Paul Otellini, General Motor’s Rick Wagoner and Comcast’s Brian Roberts. The International CES show floor encompasses more than 1.7 million net square feet of exhibit space and features ground-breaking innovations and technologies. More than 20 market-specific TechZones blanket the show floor, including the Advanced Display Technologies, Gaming, IP Technology and Robotics TechZones. In addition, key attractions include Content@CES, featuring floor tours and a content lounge, as well as the Digital Imaging Showcase, highlighting the latest digital imaging technology, and Wireless World, featuring the hottest developments in the wireless market. Whether it’s the latest in emerging technology, the hottest products in wireless and digital imaging, or new developments in content entertainment, the 2008 International CES has something for everyone interested in the future of consumer technology. Visit www.CESweb.org, for the latest show updates. • www.ce.org W The International CES —So Much to See 46 November/December 2007 http://www.graveline.com http://www.cesweb.org http://www.ce.org

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Vision - November/December 2007 Contents Shapiro's Spectrum In This Issue The Economist C4 Visionary Tech Speak Going Global Eye on Business Tech Policy Special Supplement: CES Unveiled 2008 CES Technologies to Watch Eastern Europe Embraces CE M&A Fest Displaying the Future CEA Newsline Market Insider Just the Stats

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