Five ways for consumers to experience more of Bluetooth(R) wireless
technology demonstrated
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bluetooth Special Interest Group
(SIG) today announced the winners of its second annual Best of CES Contest,
an event during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), to
highlight the newest, most innovative and consumer friendly Bluetooth
enabled products.
Thirty-three member companies of the Bluetooth SIG submitted Bluetooth
enabled products in the categories of mobile phone, headset, audio,
printing and imaging and Human Interface Device (HID). The Bluetooth SIG
carefully tested each product and judged them on a variety of criteria,
including ease-of-use, look and feel and overall usability of the product
as expected by the average consumer.
Bonus points were given to products complying with Experience Icon
requirements. The Experience Icons make it simple to understand what a
Bluetooth enabled device can do and how it will work with other devices for
file transfers, printing, listening to stereo audio and more. Manufacturers
are encouraged to use the icons on packaging of certified Bluetooth enabled
products. Consumers can simply match Experience Icons to ensure a seamless
wireless experience.
Winners of the Bluetooth SIG Best of CES contest are (finalists
indicated in parentheses):
-- Overall - Motorola O ROKR
-- Mobile Phone - Samsung Blackjack(TM)] [finalist: Samsung SPH-m10]
-- Headset - Plantronics Discovery 665 [finalist: Motorola Portable
Bluetooth Hands-Free Speaker T305]
-- Audio - Logitech(R) FreePulse(TM) Wireless Headphones [finalist:
Motorola O ROKR]
-- Printing and Imaging - HP Photosmart A618 [finalist: Kodak EasyShare
Photo Printer 350]
-- Human Interface Device (HID) - Newton Peripherals MoGo Mouse X54
[finalist: Logitech(R) diNovo Edge]
-- Honorable Mention - Parrot MK6000, Peiker Bluetouch Music, Jabra A125s
"At CES, we continue to see a growing number of new Bluetooth devices.
It's the perfect event to put the spotlight on companies that have
developed the most innovative, consumer friendly products currently
available," said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth
SIG. "In 2007, we expect to see Bluetooth technology advancements in the
medical, automotive and home entertainment sectors, and the introduction of
groundbreaking products with which consumers will enhance their lives with
Bluetooth wireless technology."
Finalists in each Bluetooth SIG Best of CES category were displayed at
Pepcom's Digital Experience! press event on the eve of CES, as well as in
the Bluetooth SIG pod at the Sands Exhibition Center. Press and analysts
who attended were able to cast the final vote for the winner of each
category. The winners were announced at the Bluetooth SIG member party at
Tao in the Venetian on Tuesday evening.
The winning products will be featured on The News Market, a site for
media professionals to download, search and get information quickly for
upcoming stories, sent on a broadcast tour where the devices will be shown
in top markets across the country, and highlighted in the first issue of
the upcoming Bluetooth SIG magazine, SIGnature, The Bluetooth Quarterly.
These products will be available for demonstration at the Bluetooth SIG
booth (69834S) in the Sands Exhibition Center at CES through Thursday,
January 11.
The Bluetooth SIG announced in early November that the installed base
of Bluetooth devices is currently at one billion. Weekly shipments of the
wireless devices continue at a pace of 12 million per week. Cellular
handsets continue to dominate shipment numbers, along with audio headsets.
Stereo headsets, vehicles, media players, notebooks/PCs, and mice/keyboard
devices also contribute to shipment numbers. Medical devices, gaming
devices, camcorders, projectors and digital cameras are expected to grow in
volume after the introduction of the high-speed Bluetooth specification in
2007.
About Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology
Bluetooth wireless technology is the global short-range wireless
standard for personal connectivity of a broad range of electronic devices.
The technology is now available in its fourth version of the core
specification and continues to develop, building on its inherent strengths
-- small-form factor radio, low power, low cost, built-in security,
robustness, ease-of-use, and ad hoc networking abilities. More than five
new Bluetooth enabled products are qualified every working day and 12
million Bluetooth units are shipping per week. The installed base of
Bluetooth devices is one billion and climbing, making it the only proven
choice for developers, product manufacturers, and consumers worldwide.
About the Bluetooth SIG
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), comprised of leaders in the
telecommunications, computing, consumer electronics, automotive and network
industries, is driving development of Bluetooth wireless technology and
bringing it to market. The Bluetooth SIG includes Promoter group companies
Agere, Ericsson, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia and Toshiba,
along with over 7000 Associate and Adopter member companies. The Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. headquarters are located in Bellevue, Washington, U.S.A. For more
information please visit http://www.bluetooth.com.
The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Press Contacts:
Americas
Starr Million
INK Public Relations for the Bluetooth SIG
+1 (512) 382-8981
starr@ink-pr.com
Asia-Pacific
Eddie Chan
Hill & Knowlton Asia Ltd. for the Bluetooth SIG
+852 2894-6214
eddie.chan@hillandknowlton.com.hk
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Danny Devriendt
Porter Novelli for the Bluetooth SIG
+32 475353465
danny.devriendt@porternovelli.be
Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click
appropriate link.
Dr. Michael Foley
http://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=31627
SOURCE Bluetooth SIG
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CONTACT:
Americas: Starr Million of INK Public
Relations for the Bluetooth SIG, +1-512-382-8981,
starr@ink-pr.com; or Asia-Pacific: Eddie Chan of Hill & Knowlton
Asia Ltd. for the Bluetooth SIG, +852-2894-6214,
eddie.chan@hillandknowlton.com.hk; or Europe, Middle East,
Africa: Danny Devriendt of Porter Novelli for the Bluetooth SIG,
+32-475353465, danny.devriendt@porternovelli.be
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