Handmade Audiophile-Grade Cable with Large-Gauge Silver Ribbon Conductors Helps Music Breathe  with Effortless Clarity and Resolution

INTERNATIONAL CES 2012, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2012 — Aaudio Imports, a leading supplier of world-class high-end audio products, introduces the A.S.P. KRAKEN Reference Power Cord by Stage III Concepts, a world-class innovator in audio cable design, at CES 2012.

Stage III’s KRAKEN Power Cords are handmade masterpieces of connectivity, representing the culmination of 16 years of research, materials evaluation, testing, and listener feedback. The audiophile-grade cable uses silver ribbon conductors with air dielectrics to provide audio systems with remarkable, undeniable improvements in sonic performance.

Delivering a breakthrough in AC delivery, KRAKEN power cords impart to musical reproduction a sensation of rock-solid image stability and natural flow. As if powered by limitless energy, sounds breathe with effortless clarity and absolute resolution.

Named after a mythological sea monster of gigantic proportions, KRAKEN cables can be used with all types of audio and video equipment. They enhance the performance of a wide range of audio components, regardless of power requirements, while offering an unprecedented level of precision and control.

In developing the KRAKEN, Stage III created entirely new palladium/silver AeroStrand Ultra™ ribbon conductors. The KRAKEN’s six slow-extruded AeroStrands are larger gauge than usual, cryogenically tempered, and so efficient they can carry more than 40 amperes without the bulk and stiffness of more traditional wires with equal current capacity. The high-efficiency AeroStrands also offer lower resistance and better heat dissipation than traditional stranded cords.

KRAKEN cords also employ silver ground wires individually shielded with silver-plated braids, impenetrable radiation-proof shielding using an exclusive High Density Alloy foil, air dielectrics with FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) Teflon® air-tubes, and high levels of mechanical damping. The unique wire geometry features multi-layer construction with a silica/ceramic/ferrite mechanical damping and shielding layer.

The KRAKEN’s custom carbon fiber plug housings, also handmade and polymer-filled, help eliminate external vibrations. Exclusive Hyperion Ceramic plugs use a palladium-plated silver/copper alloy for their electrical contacts. The result is definition, clarity and a noise floor never thought possible, even without the use of a dedicated power conditioner.

Stage III’s KRAKEN Power Cords are available now from Aaudio Imports, among other select dealers, at a suggested price of $8,400 for 1.5 meters with each additional 0.5 meter costing $2,800. Discounts are available on a sliding scale ranging from 6 to 24 percent, depending on amount. They can be seen with other outstanding products represented by Aaudio Imports at the Venetian Hotel, Suites 30-121 and 30-122, during CES.

About Audio Imports
Based in Parker, Colorado, Aaudio Imports is a leading supplier of truly world-class high-end audio products to top quality dealers. Its high-end manufacturers, selected from companies around the world, also stand out from the crowd, and include Acapella in Germany, Audiotop in Switzerland, Bergmann Audio in Denmark, Einstein Audio Components in Germany, Isoclean Power in Hong Kong; Lansche Audio, Millennium Audio and Thomas Labusga of Germany; Weizhi Precision in Taiwan, and Ypsilon Electronics in Greece. Aaudio Imports dealers are true music lovers, selected for their product knowledge, listening skills, and desire to seek out only the best for their customers.

About Stage III Concepts
Based in Pasadena, California, Stage III Concepts was established by Luis De La Fuente in 1996. From the start, Stage III has been an innovator in the design of world-class audio cables and the first company to offer a variety of advanced technologies in their design and fabrication. Aaudio Imports is Stage III’s North America and Global distributor. For further technical information, visit Aaudio Imports’ website at www.aaudioimports.com or Stage III’s website at www.stage3concepts.com

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Responding to requests from our Installer and Integrator customers to further
improve our already popular 4×8 and 4×4 HDMI over Twisted Pair Matrix we have
added a second power supply socket to the Matrix.

The PoC (Power over Cable) socket provides power to the matching Octava In-room Receiver (Rx) units over
the connected Twisted Pair (CAT5 or CAT6) cable to simplify installation behind
your slim line TV, Projector or AVR.

4×8 and 4×4 full non-Blocking HDMI Matrix (Any Source to Any Display).
Mirrored HDMI + dual RJ-45 Output sockets – enables connection to up to ten (4×8) or eight (4×4) Sink devises (AVR,
Display or Projector).

PoC provides Power to the attached Rx units over CAT5 or CAT6 cables.

IR, Push Button, Wired IR and RS232
control.

Rear mounted Wired IR socket – (Optional
IR extender Receiver cable available).

Five Pre-configured User selectable
EDID modes.

One Programmable EDID mode – via USB
port.

3D compatible plus ‘Forced 3D’ EDID
mode.

Supports 1080p (60/50/24)

New uprated 9v 4.0 Amp PSU (x2)

Redesigned Fascia with Mirrored selector
buttons for enhanced aesthetics

Free PC control App.

Accell’s MHL cable connects an MHL-enabled Smartphone or tablet to any MHL-enabled HDTV to display games, videos, movies and more

Las Vegas – Jan. 3, 2012 – Accell, a provider of premium audio/video and computer accessories, today announced the company will be exhibiting its new MHL™ cable at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show from Jan. 10-13, 2012, in booth #21848.  Accell’s MHL cable provides a direct connection from MHL-enabled mobile devices to MHL-enabled HDTVs, so consumers can view and share high-definition (HD) content.

MHL technology is a rapidly growing HD audio/video connectivity standard that enables a mobile device with MHL technology to deliver 1080p uncompressed video with up to eight channels of digital audio.  MHL-enabled HDTVs and displays also provide power back to the mobile device when connected, ensuring that the phone battery is charged and ready to use.

“With the Smartphone and tablet market growing at a rapid rate, Accell has established itself as a market leader by engineering first-to-market products, such as our latest cable for MHL technology,” stated Michael Weizer, director of marketing, Accell.

MHL cable product features:

• Transmits HD video up to 1080p and 7.1 surround sound audio with no latency, which makes it ideal for gaming
• Supports continuous charging of the mobile device when connected
• Supports the MHL feature of controlling the connected device with the TV remote

“Since the release of our specification in June of last year, it’s been great to see the steady release of MHL-enabled products entering the market, including the first MHL-enabled HDTVs,” said Tim Wong, president, MHL, LLC. “Accessories such as Accell’s MHL cable allow consumers to connect their new MHL-enabled Smartphones directly to an MHL-enabled TV without the need for any other power cords or adapters. You can then interact with your favorite games, photos, movies and more on the big screen.”

The MHL cable is the third product released by Accell for MHL-enabled displays and devices.  Other products include an MHL-to-HDMI® adapter and an MHL-to-HDMI adapter with an HDMI cable.

About Accell

Accell Corporation is focused on the design, manufacture and delivery of affordable, high quality accessories for the audio/video, mobile device and computer markets.  Accell produces high quality and innovative products by combining the low cost benefits of a global manufacturer and the design capabilities of a Silicon Valley based engineering and marketing team.  Accell is a member of CEDIA and CEA.  For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.accellcables.com and follow us on Twitter at @AccellCables.

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Press Contacts:

Megan Saulsbury
Canyon PR for Accell Corporation
(408) 857-9527
megan@canyonpr.com

Michael Weizer
Accell Corporation
(510) 770-8284
michael_weizer@accellcables.com

Walker Audio, Inc., manufacturers of the world-renowned Proscenium Black Diamond III turntable and other high-end audio products, has announced the release of the Eliminator Directional Antennae.  The new antennae improves systems by cleaning up electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) and stray electrical noise in the room and channeling them to the system ground at the negative speaker terminal in the user’s amplifier.

“Like our entire line of high-quality accessories, the Eliminator can improve anyone’s home theater or stereo system almost immediately,” says Lloyd Walker, President and Founder of Walker Audio.  “EMI, RFI and other noise can affect the transmission of the audio and video signal through the system.  There is a degradation of the data that is supposed to be there and the addition of signal that is not supposed to be there.  This means that your system is not accurately reproducing your LPs, CDs, and DVDs and it will not look and sound as good as it should. Adding the Eliminator will help you get rid of a problem you probably didn’t even know you had.”

The Eliminator is a pair of high-speed directional antennae made of pure silver wire with pure silver spades at one end of each wire.  The wire has been tested for directionality and treated cryogenically with a deep immersion process.  By attaching the spade ends to the negative binding posts of an amplifier, users will hear a difference in as little as 30 minutes and will have 90% break-in in 20 hours.

In addition to the Eliminator, Walker Audio also makes products to eradicate the negative effects of dirt, electrical noise, vibrations, static electricity, and other factors that impede and alter the pure audio or video signal. The accessories help reveal the true potential of LPs, CDs, DVDs and BluRay disks regardless of the level of the users system.

About Walker Audio:

Our products enhance the listening and viewing experience for customers with all levels of systems: analog, digital and video.  We specialize in high-end audio components and audio and video accessories. No expense or effort is spared to create the best products possible. We believe that not only is our flagship Proscenium Black Diamond III turntable the finest in the world, but that our other products are also world-class.

For more information, visit WalkerAudio.com or Facebook.com/LloydWalkerAudio

IOGEAR’s 4-port Dual-View Mini DisplayPort KVMP Switch with Peripheral Sharing (GCS1924) and Wireless 3D Media Kit (GW3DMKIT) Honored by Consumer Electronics Association 

New York, NY – November 14, 2011 – IOGEAR, a leader in convergence through connectivity products, today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for the 4-port Dual-View Mini DisplayPort KVMP Switch with Peripheral Sharing (GCS1924) and Wireless 3D Media Kit (GW3DMKIT).  Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 32 product categories.

Honored in the Computer Peripherals category, the 4-port Dual-View Mini DisplayPort KVMP Switch with Peripheral Sharing charts a revolutionary new direction in KVM switch functionality by combining a 4-port Mini DisplayPort switch with a 2-port USB 2.0 hub. With this technology, the GCS1924 allows users to access four computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse, and dual-view Mini-DisplayPort console monitors. GCS1924’s independent switching feature allows the KVM focus to be on one computer while the USB peripheral focus is on another. This eliminates the need to purchase a separate USB hub or stand-alone peripheral sharing switch.

GCS1924 further improves on previous KVM designs with the latest Mini-DisplayPort and Mini-TOSLINK connectors. It provides digital video and audio from the computers with support for ultra high resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 and brilliant digital surround sound.

Earning honoree status in the Home Theater Audio/Video Accessories category, IOGEAR’s Wireless 3D Media Kit (GW3DMKIT) brings home entertainment to a new level of connectivity, flexibility, convenience and décor. Capable of streaming Full HD 1080p / 3D content with digital audio up to 100 feet without line-of-site placement, the GW3DMKIT enables users to experience 3D, HD or standard definition content with more ease and affordability than ever before.  Wirelessly stream HD audio/video with 3D support and connect up to four different HDMI® A/V devices such as, 3D/Bluray players, DVR/Set-top boxes and game consoles. Total IR control creates a complete system to keep your electronics hidden away for discrete, uninhibited audio/video streaming.

“CES is without a doubt the most important consumer electronics event. Trends are set and technology is launched that defines what’s important for the coming year,” said Doug Turner, vice president of sales at IOGEAR. “We’re honored to have two products recognized by the CEA judges, especially considering it recognizes the importance of convergence and KVM technologies, two segments that are very important to IOGEAR.”

The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards are sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the producer of the International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, and  have been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering since 1976. The Best of Innovations honor is awarded to the products with the highest judges’ scores and will be featured in the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase at the 2012 International CES.

IOGEAR’s 4-port Dual-View Mini DisplayPort KVMP Switch with Peripheral Sharing and Wireless 3D Media Kit will be displayed at the 2012 International CES, which runs January 10-13, 2012 inLas Vegas,Nevada. Honorees will also be displayed at CES Unveiled: the Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 8 in the Venetian Ballroom of the Venetian.

The Innovations entries are judged based on the following criteria:

• Engineering qualities, based on technical specs and materials used

• Aesthetic and design qualities

• The product’s intended use/function and user value

• Unique/novel features that consumers would find attractive

• How the design and innovation of the product compares to other products in the marketplace

Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the first time various technologies are combined in a single product or dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.

Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering honoree products are featured on www.CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories, as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer, description, photo and URL.

For more information on IOGEAR and its connectivity solutions, please visit: www.iogear.com. Follow IOGEAR on Twitter, the company blog, and become a fan on Facebook for additional industry, company and product details.

About IOGEAR

IOGEAR, headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., manufactures innovative Home Electronics and Information Technology solutions that enable convergence through connectivity. Founded in 1999, the company develops products that help integrate technologies, share resources, decrease clutter and energy consumption, and reduce electronic waste. IOGEAR distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. 

The company emphasizes the conservation of natural resources to both employees and customers through its GREEN initiatives program and “Road to a Million Trees” campaign. In partnership with Trees for the Future, one tree is planted for every product purchased on the IOGEAR site or through an IOGEAR GREEN initiative partner. 

(c)2011 IOGEAR. All rights reserved. IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of IOGEAR. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

ZIPPY BT-500 features multi-device fast switch technology for most Bluetooth-enabled devices, including the iOS5 and iPhone 4S

Los Angeles – Nov. 9, 2011 – The Azend Group, an innovative consumer electronics manufacturer, today announced the availability of the newest addition to AVS GEAR, the company’s IT division, the ZIPPY BT-500.  This compact wireless keyboard supports most Bluetooth-enabled devices, including Apple’s iPad I and II, iPod Touch, and specifically the latest releases of iOS5 and iPhone 4S.

The ZIPPY BT-500 connects to six different Bluetooth devices simultaneously and features one-touch fast switch technology between all six Bluetooth devices in a matter of seconds.  The Media Function keys allow the user to change the volume, scroll through sound tracks, launch the Web browser, and much more, with just one touch.  In addition, this compact wireless keyboard has a transmission range up to 33 feet and is compatible with Smartphone devices, PDAs and tablet PCs that are equipped with Bluetooth technology.

The ZIPPY BT-500 features the following:

• iOS5 and iPhone 4S support
• Multi-device fast switch wireless technology
• Bluetooth 2.0 interface; also compliant with Bluetooth 1.0
• Transmission range up to 33 feet
• Certified for Telecom safety

Equipped with ultra-flat scissor structure keys, the ZIPPY BT-500 is encased in an ultra-thin compact design and is ideal for use in a variety of environments.  Featuring low-power consumption, the ZIPPY BT-500 provides users wireless freedom, complementing small spaces, such as living rooms, classrooms and conference rooms, and can also be carried while on the go.

The ZIPPY BT-500 is available now at Amazon.com, Newegg.com, and Eforcity.com with an MSRP of $49.99.  The Zippy BT-500 is also backed by a three-year Limited Replacement Manufacture Warranty through AVS GEAR.

Additional information about AVS GEAR’s ZIPPY BT-500 and the Azend Group’s extensive product lines can be found by visiting http://AzendCorp.com.

About the Azend Group
The Azend Group was founded in 2010 and is a cohesive group of factories that have banded together to provide a variety of innovative consumer electronics.  Known for designing, developing and manufacturing its own products, the company is continuously seeking new partners with innovative products that manufacture the company’s high level of ISO quality standards.  More information about the Azend Group can be found by visiting http://AzendCorp.com

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Press Contact:
Megan Saulsbury

Canyon PR
(408) 857-9527
megan@canyonpr.com

The latest A/V streaming kit wirelessly transmits 1080p HD / 3D video content and 5.1 digital audio up to 100 feet, through standard walls.

Foothill Ranch, Calif. – November 9, 2011 – IOGEAR, a leader in convergence through connectivity products, announces the Wireless 3D Digital Kit (GW3DHDKIT), which reduces cable clutter and provides flexible and reliable 1080p HD and 3D wireless streaming for up to two rooms. Relying on the 5GHz wireless spectrum, the Wireless 3D Digital Kit does not require a line-of-sight placement, and delivers uncompressed full 1080p, 3D content and 5.1 digital audio up to 100 feet (figure assumes ideal wireless conditions).

The IOGEAR Wireless 3D Digital Kit consists of a transmitter and receiver with connections that allow it to stream standard, HD or 3D resolution content from up to two HDMI® enabled devices. Included with the kit are an IR blast cable, a remote control, and two power adapters. To add a second room, one HDTV can connect directly to the transmitter’s loop-through (local) port, while a second HDTV simultaneously receives content via the wireless receiver.  A “Floating HDTV” can be set up by connecting two HD or 3D media sources to the wireless transmitter while a wall-mounted TV receives content from the connected wireless receiver.

The Wireless 3D Digital Kit is housed in a sleek black casing with rounded edges, giving it a modern but understated appearance. The unobtrusive transmitter, receiver, IR blast cable and remote control underscore just what a powerful device the Wireless 3D Digital Kit really is. Streaming high-bandwidth 3D and 1080p content up to 100 feet is made possible by the use of 5GHz technology, which is generally less susceptible to network interference and can carry more data than its 2.4 GHz relative.

By supporting devices such as 3D Blu-ray and DVD players, DVR/set-top boxes and game consoles, the Wireless 3D Digital Kit allows users to keep their components neatly out-of-sight and keep the focus on their celebrated HD or 3D TVs. Perfect as a DIY retrofit solution, the built-in Infrared (IR) pass-though allows user control over source devices that are hidden away in a different location. Additionally, the GW3DHDKIT is HDCP 2.0 Compliant and requires no software or driver installation.

“Our Wireless 3D Digital Kit advances the technology of streaming A/V content and is a perfect fit for those who already have a 3D display or are planning to get one,” said Bill Nguyen, Senior Marketing Manager for IOGEAR. “The GW3DHDKIT offers an easy, affordable way to stream both HD and 3D entertainment discretely with multiple retrofit and installation options.”

For its initial launch, the Wireless 3D Digital Kit will be available online at Costco.com. A nationwide roll-out that includes shopIOGEAR.com, brick and mortar retailers and online resellers will happen in later in Q4 2011. MSRP of the Wireless 3D Digital Kit is $379.95.

For more information on IOGEAR and its connectivity solutions, please visit: www.iogear.com. Follow IOGEAR on Twitter, the company blog, and become a fan on Facebook for additional industry, company and product details.

About IOGEAR

IOGEAR, headquartered in Foothill Ranch, Calif., manufactures innovative Home Electronics and Information Technology solutions that enable convergence through connectivity. Founded in 1999, the company develops products that help integrate technologies, share resources, decrease clutter and energy consumption, and reduce electronic waste. IOGEAR distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia.

The company emphasizes the conservation of natural resources to both employees and customers through its GREEN initiatives program and “Road to a Million Trees” campaign. In partnership with Trees for the Future, one tree is planted for every product purchased on the IOGEAR site or through an IOGEAR GREEN initiative partner.

(c)2011 IOGEAR. All rights reserved. IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of IOGEAR. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Accell’s UltraAV USB 2.0 to HDMI Audio and Video Adapter and UltraVideo USB 2.0 to DVI-I or VGA Video Adapter feature DisplayLink DL-195 USB video processor for optimum performance

Fremont, Calif. – Oct. 25, 2011 – Accell, a provider of premium audio/video and computer accessories, today announced the latest additions to the company’s ever-expanding product lines, the UltraAV USB 2.0 to HDMI Audio and Video Adapter and the UltraVideo USB 2.0 to DVI-I or VGA Video Adapter.  The adapters enable the connection of a computer’s USB port to an HDMI, DVI or VGA-enabled monitor, TV or other display device, depending on the adapter used.

The UltraAV USB 2.0 to HDMI Audio and Video Adapter and the USB 2.0 to DVI-I or VGA Video Adapter both set up in minutes and eliminate the complicated process of adding an internal graphics card to a desktop PC.  Notebook users can add support for an additional monitor, while using a computer to stream video, movies or the Internet onto a large screen TV.  In addition, the adapters offer increased productivity by adding an additional display to mirror or extend a user’s desktop.

Both USB adapters feature the DisplayLink DL-195 USB video processer. This top-of-the-line USB video processor eliminates the video delays and frame stuttering often seen when using adapters with mid-level USB video processors.

Accell’s new adapters feature the following:

• Mirror or extend the user’s desktop on a VGA, DVI, or HDMI monitor, HDTV or projector
• DisplayLink DL-195 USB video processor for optimum performance and ease-of-use
• Supports display resolutions up to 1920×1200 or 2048×1152 (widescreen)
• Windows and Macintosh compatible, up to six displays (one adapter per display)
• Self-powered design requires no external power

Available now at various Accell retailers and distributors, the UltraAV USB 2.0 to HDMI Adapter is available with an MSRP of $99.99, while the UltraVideo USB 2.0 to DVI-I or VGA Video Adapter is available with an MSRP of $89.99.

About Accell

Accell Corporation is focused on the design, manufacture and delivery of affordable, high quality accessories for the audio/video, mobile device and computer markets.  Accell produces high quality and innovative products by combining the low cost benefits of a global manufacturer and the design capabilities of a Silicon Valley based engineering and marketing team.  Accell is a member of CEDIA and CEA.  For more information, please visit our Web site at http://www.accellcables.com and follow us on Twitter at @AccellCables.

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Press Contacts:

Megan Saulsbury
Canyon PR for Accell Corporation
(408) 857-9527
megan@canyonpr.com

Michael Weizer
Accell Corporation
(510) 770-8284
michael_weizer@accellcables.com

BenQ Named as Official Gaming Monitor Sponsor of the Intel Extreme Masters 2011/2012 Season

IRVINE, Calif. — Oct. 10, 2011 — BenQ America Corp. today announced that as the official gaming monitor sponsor of the Electronic Sports League (ESL) Intel Extreme Masters 2011/2012 season, it will be supplying its XL2410T gaming monitor to the New York Global Challenge, being held Oct. 13-16 at the 2011 New York Comic Con (NYCC). Designed with the gamer in mind, BenQ’s XL2410T will ensure the highest level of competitive gaming as eSports players from around the world battle it out for a piece of the $93,000 prize purse across Counter-Strike 1.6, StarCraft II, and League of Legends.

BenQ’s XL2410T gaming monitor features the latest display technologies to meet the demands of the eSports tournament as well participating gamers. Codeveloped by professional CS gamers Emil “HeatoN” Christensen and Abdismad “SpawN” Mohamed and endorsed by world champion gamer Kyle “ksharp” Miller, the 3D-ready BenQ XL2410T features a 23.6-inch-wide LED panel, a 120-Hz refresh rate, a 2-ms response time, a 10M:1 dynamic contrast ratio, built-in aspect ratio controls, and an adjustable-height stand for the ultimate gaming experience.

As the tournament’s official gaming monitor sponsor, BenQ is providing over 600 professional gaming displays for all competitions including the World Championship tournament to be held in 2012. Now in its sixth season, the Intel Extreme Masters represents the most intense and challenging global eSports league. With a massive presence at major worldwide events, the world’s best eSports athletes compete live while thousands of people enjoy the comprehensive eSports show and coverage.

“Intel Extreme Masters at Comic Con is going to be a spectacular event, and we are looking forward to this wonderful opportunity to show our support for the gaming community and contribute to the eSport with our XL2410T gaming monitor,” said Lars Yoder, president at BenQ America Corp. “The XL2410T was built exclusively with the professional gamer in mind, and we can’t wait to see it put to the ultimate test in this world-class tournament.”

The league kicked off the 2011/2012 season at Gamescom 2011 in Cologne, Germany, Aug. 17-21, and made its second stop at Ani-Com & Games in Guangzhou, China, Oct. 1-5. U.S. 2011 New York Comic Con marks the third event of the global league of video game champions. The tournament follows with the first global challenge of 2012 being held in Kiev, Ukraine, Jan. 19-22. For the first time in its six-year history Intel Extreme Masters will also stop in Sao Paulo, Brazil, during Campus Party 2012 Feb. 6-12, before the World Championship tournament takes place later in the year.

Information on the full line of BenQ products is available at http://www.BenQ.us.

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Intel Extreme Masters
The Intel(R) Extreme Masters is the global league of video game champions since 2006. The league arranges the hardest and most popular competitions in Counter-Strike 1.6, StarCraft II and League of Legends. eSports champions from Europe, Asia, and America struggle for $635,000 in prize money – the most lucrative prize purse globally. Live tournaments at the world’s largest IT and gaming conventions feature the top performers of the season – global stars in eSports. The sixth season will have its exciting final in Germany in 2012, finding the top teams and players in the Intel(R) Extreme Masters World Championship. ESL TV, ESL’s Web TV service, presents the best games of the season live and reports directly from the offline events. Further information available at: www.intelextrememasters.com.

Electronic Sports League
The Electronic Sports League (ESL) is the largest and most important league for gamers in Europe consisting of more than 3 million registered members and more than 740,000 registered teams. ESL is operated by the company Turtle Entertainment GmbH since 2000 and offers more than 3,500 professional leagues and amateur ladders from a variety of games. Nearly 400,000 matches per month are being played worldwide using the ESL technology. The ESL website currently reaches above 1.6 million unique visitors a month and about 35,000 new players register every month. Further information: www.esl.eu.

About BenQ Corporation
BenQ Corporation, a leading provider of networked digital lifestyle devices, is a multifaceted company with strengths in product design, visual technology, and mobile technology. BenQ offers unrivalled breadth and depth of products and integrated technologies across platforms through the brand promise of “Bringing Enjoyment and Quality to Life,” including digital projectors, LCD monitors, LCD TVs, digital cameras, eBook readers, mobile Internet devices, storage devices, and human interface devices such as mice and keyboards.

About BenQ Group
The BenQ Group is currently comprised of companies that operate independently while sharing resources and leveraging synergies among them. The BenQ Group companies include BenQ Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation (world’s top 3 manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels), Qisda Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, BenQ Materials Corp., BenQ Guru Software Co., BenQ Hospital, BrightView Corp., Daxin Materials Corp., Darwin Precisions, Ltd., Dazzo Technology Corp., Forhouse Corp., SiPix Imaging, Lextar Electronics Corp., Raydium Semiconductor Corp., Trident Medical Corp., and Wellypower Corp.

Ideal for when ceiling mounting is not possible or the ceiling height is too high; the Projector Hinge Mechanism from Future Automation offers an in-wall solution.

Kimpton, Hertfordshire, UK – October 6, 2011 – Future Automation, a market leader in flat screen mounting solutions and high-tech automated lifts, is proud to announce the availability of its Projector Hinge Mechanism, offering integrators a superior option when concealing projection systems in the home. Installed within the wall, this unique product is an ideal solution for homes where there is inefficient space in a ceiling for a projector, or in a home with high ceilings where the projector needs to be dropped a substantial amount. Also suited for smaller spaces such as yachts or condominiums, the Projector Hinge opens a world of opportunities when installing a projection system.

Future Automation has developed the Projector Hinge Mechanism to provide a unique solution to a growing problem in projection installations. As projection technology continues to evolve, more and more homeowners are opting to include projection in other areas of the home and integrators are faced with the challenges of installing projectors into rooms with more architectural features. The Projector Hinge allows the projector to be installed inside the wall, combating space issues in homes with high ceilings or limited ceiling space.  When installed in the wall, the Projector Hinge simply folds downward from the wall, into a level position, and just like that is ready for your viewing pleasure.

“More and more projectors are being installed into spaces other than a dedicated theater, but because these rooms weren’t built with a projector specifically in mind, properly concealing it while still maintaining the design integrity of the room becomes difficult,” said Ollie French VP of Future Automation. “With the Projector Hinge product, we’re opening up more possibilities for integrators to install projection systems with a product that won’t interfere with their homes’ design.”

Superbly depth efficient and functional, the Projector Hinge comes in a variety of standard sizes to fit the vast majority of home theater projectors, and is the perfect way to transform any living space into a home theater. An aluminum mounting grid ensures the projector won’t move when transitioning from the wall to the “in use” position, guaranteeing the projector will remain at your perfect viewing preference day in and day out. The Projector Hinge is complete with an enclosed backbox, creating a clean, finished look while the projector is in use and a full internal cable management system ensures cables are never seen. When in the closed position, the Projector Hinge can be customized to suite each homeowners personal décor, offering a discrete look and finish. Like all Future Automation products, the Projector Hinge is able to work with any third party home automation system.

For more information about Future Automation, please visit www.futureautomation.co.uk.

About Future Automation

Future Automation, a privately owned UK-based company, is the market leader in flat screen mounting solutions and high-tech automation devices.  Focused on putting the custom back into custom installations, Future Automation products are unrivalled in their diversity, and its innovative product range is manufactured to order to the highest possible standards. The company’s background in custom installation affords Future Automation an unrivalled understanding of the challenges customers face. Future Automation’s unique insight and innovations allow the company to develop the most comprehensive product range of its kind. Combined with the company’s unparalleled service, Future Automation delivers a solution for every project; whatever the size and however challenging.

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