The folks over at Audiovox are stoked about having won a record 12 12 CEA Innovation Awards. The awards are being presented tonight at the CES Unveiled press event in NYC (I'm not attending, aside from the openbar, it's usually pretty boring).
The CEA Innovations Awards are usually handed out like candy. But hey, it's still a nice thing because we get to see some sneak peeks at gizmos coming out, and the companies who win them get a nice showcase at CES (there's a whole "Innovations" section where they get some special display-time). With the millions of products on display at the show, anything that sets you apart is always a good thing.
Anyway, here's the 12 awards Audiovox bagged. I've bolded the satellite radio related products:
Electronics:
- Acoustic Research Wireless Home Décor Powered 10" Subwoofer
- Acoustic Research Flat Powered Subwoofer with Two-Way Remote
- Acoustic Research Digital Wireless Transmitter/Receiver System
- Acoustic Research Wireless Sub Module Kit
- Audiovox XpressR XM Satellite Radio
- Audiovox Xpress EZ Satellite Radio
- Audiovox Digital Message Board
- Jensen Multimedia Receiver with built-in Navigation, HD Radio (booo!) and Bluetooth
Accessories:
- Terk HDSA1 Omni-Directional Indoor Smart Antenna
- Acoustic Research Flexible Right Angle HDMI Adapter
- Acoustic Research Stereo Audio Wireless Headset
- Acoustic Research LCD Surge Protector
I'm trying to get more details on the Terk Indoor "Smart Antenna" - it's uber-new and so there isn't much info out on it yet. As soon as I do, I'll relay it to the masses.
I hope audiovox will still be involved in the satellite radio manufacturing business after the merger. They came a hell of a long way since since their first XM reciever.
I have an old Sirius Audiovox PNP3 that I use out by my pool. The transmitter in that unit is THE Strongest EVER. From the factory it reached 250 foot and would go through 3 floors. Anyone know why Audiovox quit making Sirius units ??
NEW YORK, Nov 13, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- SIRIUS Satellite
Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that three of its products, Backseat TV(TM)
audio/video tuner, Stiletto 2 portable satellite radio, and Sportster 5 dock &
play radio, have all been recognized for advancements in consumer technology
design and engineering by the Consumer Electronics Association. SIRIUS Backseat
TV has been recognized for the highest honor as the Best of Innovations in the
2008 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards. Stiletto 2 and
Sportster 5 were also selected as honorees by the judges.