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IBike Releases Dash Cycling Computer for IPhone, IPod Touch

noreply@blogger.com (Techlap) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:05:00 +0000

Bikers (the pedaling kind, not the leather-clad, Harley-riding kind) can now use their iPhone or iPod touch to keep track of their workout, thanks to a new attachable computer from iBike Sports.
The combination of the Dash Cycling Computer and the company's free iBike app turns the portable Apple device into a personal cycling trainer that tracks--among other things--speed, time, and heart rate.
The device uses ANT+ wireless speed sensors to track your pedal power. These sensors provide an accurate measure of speed, heart rate with varying target zones, and cadence (that's biker speed for rpm). It can also use GPS to track your route and can automatically store your workout data on a daily calendar.
And if you're the kind of not-so-easy rider who drops his or her iPhone or iPod on just about every block, the attachment comes with a tough, water-resistant case that allows you to use the touchscreen even while wearing your favorite pair of biker gloves.
The basic version costs $199 and the advanced version--which measures cadence, heart rate, and calories--costs $329. Both models are available for sale at Apple's online store or iBike's Website, and require either an iPhone 3G, 3GS, or 4 or a first-, second-, or third-generation iPod touch. The iBike app is available for download for free at the App store.

MacBook Pros May Debut Light Peak, Intel's USB Slayer

noreply@blogger.com (Techlap) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:03:00 +0000

Apple's next-generation MacBook Pros may thicken the plot to kill USB, using Intel's Light Peak optical technology and rebranding it as "Thunderbolt."

A trio of rumors suggest that Apple is preparing a high-speed port called Thunderbolt for its new MacBook Pros. These findings include a German spec sheet, an English spec sheet and images of marketing materials and the port itself, which looks like a Mini DisplayPort with a thunder bolt icon. The connection between Light Peak and Thunderbolt is based on previous reports that Apple pushed Intel to develop the technology.

What is Light Peak?

Light Peak is an interconnect technology that Intel announced in late 2009. By using fiber optics instead of the electrical cables found in USB, Light Peak cables can be thinner, more flexible and able to travel up to 100 meters, according to Intel. And of course, they'll be fast, supporting transfer speeds of 10 gigabits per second initially, and 100 gigabits per second within a decade. In January, however, Intel announced that the first generation of Light Peak cables would use copper, making them slower and less reliable over long distances.

Although the rumored MacBook Pro input looks like Mini DisplayPort, Intel has said that Light Peak could also make use of USB 3.0 ports with additional components.

USB Killer?

Click to zoomIntel hasn't been shy about its intentions with Light Peak. "We view this as a logical future successor to USB 3.0," Kevin Kahn, an Intel senior fellow, said at an Intel Developer Forum in April 2010. "In some sense we'd ... like to build the last cable you'll ever need."

However, Intel has avoided saying that Light Peak and USB 3.0 are direct competitors, insisting that they are complimentary and could even run together on a single cable. Despite this public stance, Intel has been noncommittal with USB 3.0. The company's latest Sandy Bridge chipset doesn't include native USB 3.0 support, despite speculation to the contrary.

Light Peak and Apple: The Pieces Come Together

Although Intel has been talking about Light Peak for a year and a half, the company was strangely silent about its progress at the Storage Visions conference in January. This isn't too surprising if Intel is really partnering with Apple to debut the first Light Peak laptop. Apple is known for its secrecy and would obviously want Intel to clam up before the next-generation MacBook Pro launch. Apple may announce the new MacBook Pros on Thursday.

The missing piece is the other end of the connection -- that is, the external drives or other devices that take advantage of Light Peak's high transfer speeds. Perhaps Apple will introduce a Time Capsule hard drive with Light Peak support. We'll see what this week brings.

iPad 2 Could Be Unveiled March 2

noreply@blogger.com (Techlap) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Apple will reportedly unveil the iPad 2 on March 2, giving the world its first glimpse of the successor to the iPad, which has sold more than 15 million units. This leaves the tech world just under a week to rev up even more speculation surrounding the iPad 2 feature set, as well as keep a watchful eye on Android competitors arriving on the market.

Amid reports of iPad 2 delays until June, tech pundits corroborated their sources and believe March 2 to be the date Apple will unveil the new tablet. Kara Swisher at All Things Digital scooped the date, John Gruber of Daring Fireball says this "sounds right on schedule" and Miguel Heft at The New York Times reports next Wednesday is D-Day, too. Expect to hear about press invitations in the next few days, too, if March 2 is indeed the iPad 2 day.

iPad 2 specs ahoy

In Apple's traditional secretive manner, no official details about the iPad 2 have been unveiled, something that leaves plenty of space for speculation and reports from sources "close to the matter" or "familiar with company plans." However, by putting together reports on the iPad 2 specs over the past few weeks, a clearer picture emerges.

In a natural evolution, the iPad 2 is expected to be thinner and possibly lighter than its predecessor. It's possible Apple could opt for a higher-resolution display on the iPad 2, but because of developers' issues over a new resolution to work on, this could be unlikely. There is, however, the high chance to find a faster processor (maybe dual-core?), more RAM and a better graphics chip in the iPad 2.

Dual cameras have also been on the table for the iPad 2, but most recent reports indicate that the new tablet will have at least a front-facing camera to use with Apple's FaceTime and other video calling apps like Skype. Dual radio chips are also said to appear in the 3G iPad, allowing people to use the tablet with AT&T or Verizon. Price-wise, the iPad 2 is believed to stay within the same price points as the original, which would be sold alongside the new version at a lower price.

The real competition begins

Apple might have had the tablet market to itself last year (with the notable exception of the Samsung Galaxy Tab), but this year Android is tackling the tablet market, too. Android phones are outselling iPhones worldwide, so could we see a similar behavior in the tablet market also?

Verizon is now selling the 10-inch Motorola Xoom tablet, though at a higher price than the equivalent iPad and without Flash support initially. Samsung, HP and Research In Motion are also on track to launch their tablets this year, something that will make it more difficult for Apple to sell as many iPad 2s as the original model.

Amazon Prime vs. Netflix: Video Streaming Feature Showdown

noreply@blogger.com (Techlap) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:55:00 +0000

Amazon recently unveiled its Amazon Prime unlimited video streaming service, an offering that will compete with a similar service from Netflix. You can use Amazon's new unlimited streaming deal to watch more than 5,000 movies and TV shows on your Mac or Windows PC, as well as select set-top boxes and Internet-connected TVs. The best part is Amazon Prime's video streaming is free with your annual $79 Prime membership fee. So how does Amazon's unlimited streaming service stack up against Netflix's all-you-can-watch video buffet? Let's take a look.

What is Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime is a $79-per-year shipping discount service available for select items sold on Amazon. Prime offers you unlimited 2-day shipping with no minimum order size and a flat rate of $4 per item for one-day shipping. It's not clear why Amazon added video streaming to Prime, but for those already using the shipping service it's a nice bonus.

Title Showdown

On paper, Netflix's selection of about 20,000 titles beats out Amazon Prime's 5,000 titles, but there's a chance Amazon Prime could have the same popular titles as Netflix, right?

Wrong. Amazon Prime's selection isn't even close. A quick survey of Amazon's "Prime Eligible" pages for movies and TV shows reveals a dismal lack of popular and recent titles. For example, the top 5 Prime movies, according to Amazon's page, are "The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest" (2009); "Hairspray" (2007); "Analyze This" (1999); "Contact" (1997); and "Charlie's Angels" (2000). Netflix's most recent movie arrivals include "Star Trek" (2009); "2012" (2009); "Crank 2: High Voltage" (2009); "Imagine That" (2009)" and "The Young Victoria" (2009). None of the Netflix recent arrivals is available on Amazon Prime; however, you can stream these same titles using Amazon Instant Video, the site's pay-per-view streaming service.

Then again, if you just want unlimited access to movies such as "March of The Penguins," "Amadeus," "Syriana" and "A Clockwork Orange," then Prime will suit you just fine.

Price

There's no denying that Amazon Prime beats Netflix on price. Prime costs $79 per year, plus you get free shipping on some of your Amazon purchases. Netflix's streaming-only deal will run you $7.99 a month so with Prime you save about $1.41 per month or $16.88 per year. Just keep in mind that with a cheaper price comes a much smaller selection.

Platform

Thanks to the wide availability of Amazon Instant, Prime streaming titles are available on Mac or PC computers and on nearly 200 Internet-connected TVs and set-top boxes including Blu-ray players. Netflix is also on a comparable number of HDTVs and set-top boxes including Apple TV, a set-top box that doesn't offer Amazon Instant Video.

In addition, Netflix streaming is available on a limited number of mobile devices including the iPod Touch and iPhone (iOS 3.1.3 and up), iPad and Windows Phone 7 devices. Netflix is also expected to unveil an Android streaming app.

Less for Less

There you have it. At $1.41 more per month, Netflix beats Amazon Prime on selection and platform availability. So unless you absolutely need Amazon's free shipping deal, don't cancel your Netflix subscription just yet.

Acer rolls out new Aspire 5750, 5750G, and 7750G laptops with Intel's latest processors

noreply@blogger.com (Techlap) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:14:00 +0000

Acer's just outed several of its latest laptop offerings, including the new Aspire 5750, 5750G and 7750G, and all three have Intel's 2nd gen Core i7 2630QM CPUs. The Aspire 5750 and 7750 boast up to 6GB of memory, while the 5750 is upgradeable to 8GB via two 4GB modules. Likewise the 7750G has a hard drive capacity of up to 750GB, while the 5750 has an up to 640GB HDD. All three have a host of graphics options, and the 5750G comes with NVIDIA's brand new GeForece GT 540M graphics, which the 7750G comes with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6550 or 6650 graphics standard. All three models have LED, backlit displays, with the Aspire 5750 and 5750G measuring in at 15.6-inches, while the 7750G is a 17.3-incher with a resolution of 1600 x 900. All three laptops have Dolby Advanced Audio v2 virtual surround sound and HDMI ports, and the 7750G has an optional BluRay drive. All three Aspire models will be available on January 9th, and the 5750 and 5750G will have a starting price of $899.99, while the 7750G will start at $1029.99. Full press release is after the break.

New Performance-Enhancing Technology

New Aspire notebooks feature new quad-core and dual-core processors and next-generation graphics solutions

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2011 – Acer America today announced its new line of Aspire notebooks geared for consumers who demand outstanding HD entertainment and smooth multitasking in a mobile form factor. The new notebook lines come packed with features and technology options including the latest quad-core processing technology from Intel or new dual-core processors from AMD. Combined with Acer's clear.fi home entertainment solution for sharing content in the home, branded discrete graphics and Blu-ray, the new Aspire line is well equipped for digital applications.

"The new line-up of Aspire notebooks will give consumers advanced productivity and outstanding entertainment capabilities," said Preeta Anil, senior manager of product marketing for Acer America. "The new Aspire line upholds Acer's strong tradition of offering first-to-market, leading-edge technologies at budget-friendly prices."

Everyday Multitasking, Digital Media Enjoyment and Communication
For consumers who desire amplified PC performance, the new Aspire 5750, 5750G and Aspire 7750G notebooks feature the ultra-fast, 2nd-generation Intel® Core i7 (2630QM) quad-core processor with Turbo Boost 2.0 technology, smart graphics power on demand, cutting-edge communication features and advanced surround sound.

Utilizing the power of Intel's quad-core processors, the Aspire 5750, 5750G and 7750G notebooks provide maximum CPU/GPU performance for amazing high-definition (HD) experiences. The Aspire 7750G allow users to economically configure two DDR3 SODIMM slots, upgradeable up to 8GBi of system memory via two 4GB memory modules, while the Aspire 5750 and 7750 notebooks come loaded with 4GB or 6GB of memory. The Aspire notebooks offer ample hard drives for storing a vast library of music, videos, images and games, up to 750GB capacity on the Aspire 7750G and up to 640GB on the Aspire 5750.

For consumers who desire a notebook with discrete graphics, the new Aspire series offer next-generation options from both NVIDIA and ATI. The Aspire 5750G is one of the first to market with the new NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M graphics solution, which includes full DirectX 11 support along with NVIDIA Optimus™ technology, a hybrid graphic engine that intelligently optimizes a notebook to switch between UMA or discrete graphics, depending on the application's needs. The Aspire 7750G notebooks are outfitted with power-efficient discrete ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 6550 or 6650 graphics, which deliver performance on demand for smooth multitasking and impressive multimedia.

The Aspire 5750, 5750G and 7750G notebook series feature visually appealing and practical designs. The notebooks are housed in black, matte mesh pattern preventing smudges and scratches. With LED-backlit widescreen displays, the Aspire 5750 and 57050G sports a 15.6-inch HD display (1366 x 768 resolution), while the Aspire 7750G touts a 17.3-inch HD+ display (1600 x 900 resolution), ideally suited for entertainment needs and outstanding visual experiences. A complete HD entertainment center, the Aspire notebooks feature Dolby® Advanced Audio v2 virtual surround sound for an immersive audio sound experience, along with an HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV or external display. The Aspire 7750G notebooks are also available with a Blu-ray drive.

For easy communication needs, the Aspire 5750, 5750G and 7750G notebooks feature clear.fi, Acer's digital home entertainment solution that automatically connects all Acer devices onto a home network – including a smartphone, notebook, desktop, HD media player and home storage. clear.fi gathers media files from devices, then categorizes by media type, allowing easy access to digital files.

The new Aspire 5750, 5750G and 7750G notebooks will be available for U.S. customers on Jan. 9 at select retailers, with prices beginning at MSRP $899.99 for the Aspire 5750 and 5750G, and $1029.99 for the Aspire 7750G.

New AMD Dual-Core Technology for Everyday HD Computing
For budget-conscious mobile PC users, the new Aspire 5253 series features the latest AMD E-350 processor with VISION Technology. The new AMD dual-core processor combined with the notebook's 15.6-inch high-definition LED-backlit Acer CineCrystal™ widescreen display allows consumers to enjoy and share full HD content effortlessly, and experience smooth and vivid DVD and HD video playback.

The Aspire 5253 series offers up a 320GB hard drive for quick retrieval and storing of digital files, and up to 4GB DDR3 memory, allowing consumers to breeze through multiple tasks simultaneously. Featuring next-generation ATI Radeon™ HD 6310 graphics, the Aspire 5253 series delivers crystal-clear images and brilliant color for the latest games, movies, photos or videos. Taking the visual experience one step further, the Aspire 5253 notebooks also feature an HDMI port, providing crisp, high-quality visuals and audio through a single cable.

The Aspire 5253 series will be available for U.S. customers at select retailers beginning Jan. 9, with prices beginning at MSRP $449.99.

Communication and Productivity
All four notebook lines come with integrated 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED wireless technology and Gigabit Ethernet to facilitate smooth and trouble-free Internet access. The Acer Crystal Eye 1.3 megapixel HD webcam enables high-quality video chats and VoIP with friends, family and work associates.

The notebooks also come equipped with Windows® 7 Home Premium and Office Starter 2010 for easy content creation and productivity.

About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has achieved the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks No. 2 for total PCs and notebooksii. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to the company's continuing growth, while its multi-brand approach effectively integrates Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell, and eMachines brands in worldwide markets. Acer strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain through collaboration with suppliers. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement, including the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs 7,000 people worldwide. 2009 revenues reached US$17.9 billion. See www.acer-group.com for more information.

© 2011 Acer America Corp. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail price and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.

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Toshiba launches Satellite M645, A665, A665 3D Edition laptops

noreply@blogger.com (Techlap) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:06:00 +0000

Vizio Internet Apps adds Hulu Plus and Blockbuster On Demand

noreply@blogger.com (Techlap) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:59:00 +0000

Vizio's already rolled out a whole range of new TVs that include Vizio Internet Apps, and it's now announced a bit of a bonus to go along with them -- both Hulu Plus and Blockbuster On Demand have been added to Vizio's roster, and will begin rolling out to all VIA-ready TVs this week. Both apps will also be headed to VIZIO 3D Blu-ray Players with Wireless Apps, but they'll apparently have to wait a bit longer. As Vizio notes, those are just two in a series of recently announced additions to the platform, which will also soon include MOG, OnLive, Namco Bandai, Skype and Vimeo, to name a few. Head on past the break for the complete press release.

Hulu Plus™ Subscription Service and BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® Now Available on VIZIO Internet Apps™ Adding More Entertainment Freedom to the Industry's Award-Winning Connected CE Platform

- VIZIO's industry-leading Connected CE platform, VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA), continues its innovation and leadership position with the addition of Hulu Plus and BLOCKBUSTER On Demand®

- Hulu Plus offers instant access to the entire current season of hit TV shows like Glee, The Office, and Modern Family as well as classic favorites like Battlestar Galactica, and The X-Files

- BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® delivers new release movies on the same day as they become available on DVD and Blu-ray

- Additional partners available soon on the platform include BigStar, MOG, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., OnLive, Skype, and Vimeo.

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, America's #1 LCD HDTV Company*, announced today a significant expansion of the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) platform with the addition of Hulu Plus™ subscription service and BLOCKBUSTER On Demand®. These new apps further strengthen the diverse catalog of entertainment choices available through VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Connected CE platform on 2010's best-ranked LCD HDTVs and select Blu-ray players. Several other partners soon to launch their content and services to the award-winning VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) platform include BigStar, MOG, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., OnLive, Skype, and Vimeo.

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"Our VIZIO Internet Apps platform continues to be the most innovative and compelling connected experience for consumer electronics," said Matthew McRae, Chief Technology Officer at VIZIO. "Service and application partners focus on VIZIO because of the seamless user experience, class leading features, and award winning devices. The result is a product that gives consumers unprecedented choice and access to the best of what the web has to offer."

Hulu Plus enables subscribers to stream instantly the deepest available library of current hit TV shows from ABC, FOX and NBC for only $7.99 per month. Hulu Plus offers the full seasons of many current hit television shows like Glee, Family Guy, Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family, 30 Rock, House and The Office. Viewers will also be able to enjoy classic shows from an extensive back catalog, including The X-Files, Arrested Development, Battlestar Galactica, Monk, Saturday Night Live, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ugly Betty, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and many more.

BLOCKBUSTER On Demand delivers a wide range of movies, including new releases as soon as they become available on DVD and Blu-ray. Rental prices range from $2.99 to $3.99, and purchase prices range from $5.99 to $19.99. BLOCKBUSTER On Demand enables customers to rent or buy not only the latest hit movies, such as Inception, Shrek Forever After and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, but also classics like Caddyshack, Superman and Back to the Future.

VIZIO Internet Apps Continues to Grow

The VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Connected CE platform delivers unprecedented choice and control of web-based content and services directly to the television without the need of a PC or set-top box. The platform spans across VIZIO's E, M and XVT Series HDTVs, from sizes as small as 22" class, up to 65" class, with select apps also available on certain VIZIO Blu-ray Players. VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) features top online content and service brands including: Amazon Video On Demand, Facebook®, Flickr®, Netflix, Rhapsody®, Pandora®, Twitter™, VUDU®, and Yahoo!® TV Widgets, as well as several new apps recently released, including: Fandango®, iMemories®, MediaBox™, My-Cast®, TuneIn Radio™, Web Videos, Wiki TV and Yahoo Fantasy Football .

Several new partners have also signed on to deliver their services through the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) platform including BigStar, MOG, NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., OnLive, Skype, and Vimeo.

BigStar (www.bigstar.tv) – BIGSTAR, the social discovery and demand platform, gives access to thousands of unique movies and entertainment. Watch Indies, foreign films, festival award winners and more!

MOG (www.mog.com) – MOG is the award-winning, on demand digital music service that provides unlimited access to over 10 million songs from over a million albums in CD quality through a wide range of devices including mobile phones, tablets, TVs, Blu-ray players and the Web.

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. (www.namcobandaigames.com) - Namco Bandai provides top-notch interactive gaming to multiple platforms. With the expansion to the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) platform, Namco's rich franchises will be available to an even broader audience.

OnLive (www.onlive.com), the pioneer of instant-play cloud gaming, delivers premium video games on demand to a range of electronic devices, empowering gamers to anytime, anywhere, instantly.

Skype (www.skype.com) – The Skype App in VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) HDTVs will work in conjunction with the VIZIO Video Camera VCP100 that attaches to any VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) HDTV through a USB connection. When used together, users can enjoy HD quality 720p video chat at up to 30 frames per second over their high-speed Internet connection. Perfect for staying in touch with friends and loved ones, the Skype App also lets you chat over instant messenger with other Skype users.

Vimeo (www.vimeo.com) – Vimeo's newest app allows people to watch their original videos in high quality on Vimeo.com along with thousands of other inspiring works from talented creators.

Additionally, 3D fans can look forward to instant streaming of 3D movies from VUDU. At CES this year, VUDU began offering 3D content for enabled TVs and Blu-ray Players, which will soon include VIZIO HDTVs and Blu-ray Players. With the addition of 3D streaming, VUDU enriches its industry leading cinematic streaming experience, an experience that already includes instant HD and HDX 1080p and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Surround Sound. Combined with VIZIO's new Theater 3D™ HDTVs which utilize lightweight and battery-free eyewear and provide up to 2X brighter and flicker-free picture quality, users will be able to enjoy the ultimate 3D experience without leaving their living rooms.

In further support of the cinematic experience, VIZIO will be demonstrating a new app at their private CES showroom at the Wynn Hotel. The new VIZIO On Demand app will enable users to access movies in CinemaScope aspect ratio for a pure movie experience on VIZIO's Cinema HDTV™ displays, 4K by 2K content for Ultra HD TVs that can display up to four times the resolution of 1080p HD, 3D movies, and a deep catalog of top movie favorites, all available to stream direct to VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA)-enabled TVs.

Wireless connectivity is central to the VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) experience with 802.11n dual-band Wi-Fi conveniently built in for high performance. With VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA), viewers can enjoy the convenience of on demand movies, TV shows, social networking, music, photos and more with just the push of a button on the premium Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard universal remote with slide out keypad (XVT Models only).

VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) Blu-ray Players also deliver select apps with most models sporting built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi connection as well.

Hulu Plus and BLOCKBUSTER On Demand will be rolling out this week to VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) HDTVs through automatic updates over their Internet connection. Soon to follow, VIZIO 3D Blu-ray Players with Wireless Apps (VBR333 and VBR334) will receive updates over the Internet that will add these apps as well.

*Sources: Q3 2010 iSuppli and DisplaySearch Reports

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc., "Entertainment Freedom For All," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. TV sales. Since 2007 VIZIO HDTV shipments remain in the TOP ranks in the U.S. and was #1 for the total year in 2009. VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich consumer electronics to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics. VIZIO's products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Fast Company's 6th Most Innovative CE Company of 2009, and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Editor's Choice, PC World's Best Buy and OC Metro's 10 Most Trustworthy Brands among many other prestigious honors. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.

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