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Sling Media Unveils Expanded Slingbox Platform At CES

Personal digital media management and 2nd Screen Social TV app for iPad broaden Slingbox 500 and Slingbox 350 capabilities, enhancing the overall Slingbox experience

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CES 2013 -- Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), introduces new Slingbox platform developments designed to enhance the TV-viewing experience for customers who own the recently released Slingbox 500 and Slingbox 350 placeshifting devices. My Media(TM) and Slingbox Companion(TM) will give Slingbox customers a new way to discover, watch and share content on the TV and portable devices.

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My Media, featuring SlingSync(TM), will be available exclusively for Slingbox 500 customers as an extension to the SlingProjector features currently available.  SlingSync makes it easy for customers to sync photos and videos to a Slingbox 500 with a connected USB drive and view them on the TV. Slingbox Companion, Sling Media's 2(nd) screen social TV app for iPad, will be available for Slingbox 500 customers initially. Slingbox 350 support will follow later this year.

Live demonstrations of the expanded Slingbox platform as well as other features will take place in the Sling Media booth at the 2013 International CES® (Central Hall, Booth #8143).

"These new features bring instant, additional value to Slingbox 500 and Slingbox 350 customers at no extra cost and position Slingbox firmly as a device of choice in the living room," said Sling Media's Senior Vice President and General Manager Raghu Tarra. "The My Media feature delivers on the platform promise of the Slingbox 500. Slingbox Companion further leverages the Slingbox to deliver a powerful 2(nd) screen application for the iPad that combines content discovery and navigation with rich media and social media features."

The new Slingbox platform expands on placeshifting to take advantage of additional technologies that provide an enhanced overall experience. Customers will find they can do more with their Slingbox (both inside the home and remotely) making it an integral component of the home entertainment system.

My Media(TM)

My Media is part of the company's digital media framework. Now Slingbox 500 customers can transfer and enjoy personal photos and videos from a USB hard drive attached to the Slingbox 500. Customers can play back any personal content stored on the USB drive directly on their TV screen using the Slingbox 500's remote control.

SlingSync, a feature of My Media, acts like a personal cloud that allows Slingbox 500 customers to archive and store their captured moments onto a secure, compact USB drive while creating more space on their smartphone to collect new ones. With the Slingbox 500 and a smartphone installed with the SlingPlayer app on the same local area network, photos and videos are synced automatically -- from the phone to USB drive. My Media features will be delivered via firmware and software updates to both Slingbox 500 and SlingPlayer software for iOS and Android smartphones in the coming weeks.

Slingbox Companion(TM)

Slingbox Companion is a free 2(nd) screen application that will be available to all Slingbox 500 and Slingbox 350 customers who also own an iPad 2 or higher model. Slingbox Companion will feature content discovery tools that help customers find shows based on their interests. They can then navigate to the selected show to watch on the TV using the tablet app as a remote.

Slingbox 500 customers who have connected a USB drive to their Slingbox 500 can use Slingbox Companion to navigate to photos and videos from My Media and play them on their TV. In addition, Slingbox Companion will feature supplemental TV program content like live stats during a sporting event, enhancing the TV-viewing experience. Finally, customers can share what they are viewing with friends on Facebook and Twitter and see what's trending on TV. Slingbox Companion will be available this spring.

About Sling Media
Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation, is the leading provider of video placeshifting products and services for consumers and television service providers. Sling Media's product family includes Slingbox, which provides consumers with the ability to watch and control their living room TV shows at any time, from any location, using Internet-connected PCs, Macs, tablets and smartphones.  For more information, visit http://www.slingbox.com.

About EchoStar Corporation
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is the premier global provider of satellite operations and video delivery solutions. EchoStar's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hughes, is the world's leading provider of satellite broadband services, delivering network technologies and managed services for enterprise and government customers in more than 100 countries.

Headquartered in Englewood, CO, with additional business units world-wide, EchoStar is a multiple Emmy award-winning company that has pioneered advancements in the set-top box and satellite industries for nearly 30 years, consistently delivering value for customers, partners and investors through innovation and outstanding quality. Over the last three decades EchoStar's contribution to video technology has been a major influencer to shifts in the way consumers view, receive and manage TV programming.

EchoStar's consumer solutions include HughesNet®, North America's #1 high-speed satellite Internet service, Sling Media's Slingbox products, and EchoStar's line of advanced digital video set-top box products for the European free satellite and terrestrial viewer markets.

http://www.echostar.com

See Sling Media at CES Booth #8143

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Sling Media, Inc.

CONTACT: Shelley O'Connell, Marketing Communications of EchoStar, +1-303-706-4439 (o), +1-720-203-2423 (m); Christian Dix of Bob Gold & Associates, +1-310-320-2010, Christian@bobgoldpr.com, for Sling Media

Web Site: http://www.slingbox.com

Philips introduces mobile innovation to its personal emergency response system technology

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 8-11, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) announces Philips Lifeline GoSafe, a new mobile personal emergency response system (PERs), designed to help seniors get more out of life. Philips' latest innovation provides a unique combination of fall detection capabilities along with a suite of locating technologies and two-way cellular voice communication to help provide users the confidence to continue doing the activities they enjoy knowing they have access to help if they need it.

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Building on Lifeline's more than 38 years of experience in empowering seniors, GoSafe incorporates many of Philips' trusted features and expands PERs functionality beyond the home, providing users access to the Philips Lifeline Response Center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

"Philips Lifeline's legacy is built around helping seniors age with grace and independence," said Rob Goudswaard, senior director of Product and Service Programs for Philips Home Monitoring. "Our intention is that GoSafe will provide users with the confidence to get back to activities or go to places they have scaled back on, knowing that help is easily accessible."

Philips Lifeline is redefining the PERs category and changing the way people think about aging. GoSafe provides a number of advantages, including:

    --  Widely adopted AutoAlert fall detection capabilities that can
        automatically detect a fall and place a call for help if it detects a
        fall and the user is unable to push the GoSafe button
    --  Two-way cellular voice communication
    --  Use of up to seven user-locating technologies designed to help identify
        the user's location in a variety of situations
    --  A single, attractive, easy to wear, waterproof button. The button is all
        the user needs to access help while at home or on the go
    --  A power-efficient design that allows up to seven days between charges,
        and a senior-friendly charging cradle that allows the GoSafe help button
        to be worn even while charging
    --  System pairing with an in-home communicator to maximize performance,
        redundancy and reliability
    --  Offered by Philips Lifeline, an FDA registered medical device
        manufacturer
Similar to the existing Philips Lifeline service, users wear the GoSafe button around their neck as a pendant at all times, both inside and outside the home. In the event of an emergency, the user can push the button to initiate a call for help to the Lifeline Response Center or, if a fall is detected, the AutoAlert feature can automatically place a call to the Lifeline Response Center without the need of the user pushing the button.

"Caregivers often worry about their parents leaving their homes as they age," Goudswaard added. "GoSafe will give caregivers peace of mind and help them worry less about their loved ones staying safe during everyday activities; and seniors the courage to continue to live their lives independently."

GoSafe will be on display at CES in booth #26722. For more information, please visit http://www.philipslifelineGoSafe.com.

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately 122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.

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Royal Philips Electronics

CONTACT: Rachel Bloom-Baglin, Philips Healthcare, +1-978-659-3748, Rachel.Bloom-Baglin@philips.com

Web Site: http://www.philipslifelineGoSafe.com

PacketVideo and ShunCloud Partner to Create HDMI Dongle That Brings Online Video and Personal Media to the Living Room

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PacketVideo today announced a partnership with ShunCloud, an Internet high-tech startup and professional marketing platform, founded by former executives from Aigo, one of China's largest and most well-known manufacturers of consumer electronic accessories. The two companies will create a HDMI dongle for sale in the domestic Chinese market.

The HDMI dongle plugs into the HDMI port on a user's TV and uses PacketVideo's Twonky software to playback personal and web content on the television.  The dongle will support DLNA and be optimized for use with PacketVideo's Twonky Beam Browser with support for the most popular content sites in China, including YouKu, PPTV, Sina, 56.com, and others.  The dongle will also support Airplay, enabling users to download their favorite application with Airplay support from the Apple Store and play content directly to their TV.

"We are excited to work with ShunCloud to bring this innovative product to the domestic Chinese market," said Jim Brailean, CEO of PacketVideo.  "Twonky Beam will let Chinese users enjoy a true multi-screen web experience enabling them to find their favorite content using their tablet, phone, or PC and play it back on their TV."

"After looking at several solutions we felt that the quality and stability of Twonky is what we needed to offer a differentiated product in China," said Jianqiang Ren, CEO of ShunCloud.  "With the growth of smartphones and tablets in China we feel that this solution will be well-received by consumers, enabling them to use their tablet and phone in new and exciting ways."

ABOUT PACKETVIDEO

Founded in 1998, PacketVideo is the software pioneer powering the world's leading multimedia services on millions of home and mobile devices. For more information, visit http://www.pv.com. Twonky (http://www.twonky.com) is PV's line of consumer software.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurances that forward-looking statements will be achieved, and actual events or results could differ materially from the events or results predicted by such statements. Important factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially are discussed in greater detail in the filings of NTT DOCOMO with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such documents are available through the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. PacketVideo makes no commitment to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect subsequent changes in events or circumstances except as may be required pursuant to applicable law.

For PacketVideo:

Tom Huntington

huntington@pv.com, 858.731.5355

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PacketVideo

Mcor to introduce 3D printer with industry's most powerful color capability at SolidWorks World 2013

Company recently struck major deal with Staples to launch 3D printing service

DUNLEER, Ireland, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mcor Technologies Ltd, maker of the 3D printers with the industry's highest color capability, will introduce the Mcor IRIS 3D color printer to an American audience for the first time at SolidWorks World, January 20-23 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotel in Orlando, FL, Booth #304.

The low-cost, eco-friendly Mcor IRIS, made available in December, prints in more than one million hues simultaneously as it creates durable, photo-realistic physical objects from 3D data. Mcor takes its unique "TRUE Color" capability a major step further by rendering color as rich, vibrant and complex as it appears on a computer screen. That's because the build material is paper, the original and natural medium for colored ink. In addition to offering TRUE Color capability, the IRIS delivers the lowest operating cost of any commercial-class 3D printer.

Mcor recently made headlines through its deal with Staples Printing Systems Division to launch a new 3D printing service, called "Staples Easy 3D," online via the Staples Office Centre. Staples' Easy 3D will provide consumers, product designers, architects, healthcare professionals, educators, students and others with low-cost, brilliantly colored, photo-realistic 3D printed products from Staples stores. Customers will simply upload electronic files to the Staples Office Centre and pick up the models in their nearby Staples stores, or have them shipped to their address. Staples will produce the models with the Mcor IRIS.

What:SolidWorks World 2013. View live demonstrations of the Mcor IRIS and handle 3D printed models.

When:  Partner Pavilion Hours are:

    --  Monday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    --  Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    --  Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where:  Booth #304

About Mcor Technologies Ltd

Mcor Technologies Ltd is an innovative manufacturer of the world's most affordable, full-color and eco-friendly 3D printers. They are the only 3D printers to use ordinary business-letter paper as the build material, a choice that renders durable, stable and tactile models. Established in 2004 with a talented team of specialists in the area of 3D printing, software and CAD/CAM, Mcor's vision is to make 3D printing more accessible to everyone. The company operates internationally from offices in Ireland, the UK and America. http://www.mcortechnologies.com.

SOURCE  Mcor Technologies Ltd

Mcor Technologies Ltd

CONTACT: Deirdre MacCormack, Mcor Technologies Ltd, + 353 (0) 41 6862800, deirdre@mcortechnologies.com

Web Site: http://www.mcortechnologies.com

New Release of Maxthon Cloud Browser Introduces Cloud Sharing to Let People Share Web Content via Maxthon Browsers

Enabling Web Content Pushing, Downloading and Syncing Across Multiple Devices, Maxthon Cloud Browser now Extends to Friends' Devices.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CES --Maxthon, a global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers, today announced the addition of cloud sharing to its latest release candidate of the Maxthon Cloud Browser, which launched in preview December 10, 2012. Maxthon's Cloud Browser gives users a seamless web browsing experience across their own multiple devices and platforms. The new release lets them share web content with their friends through the Maxthon Cloud. Maxthon Cloud Browser, which works on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, is available to download at http://www.maxthon.com.

"Maxthon Cloud Browser has already gained tremendous popularity globally since its launch last month. The introduction of cloud sharing in this new release adds an important dimension to our concept of seamless browsing and represents another key step in our strategy of integrating web services through the focal point of every Internet experience: the browser," said Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon.

Maxthon's new Cloud Sharing gives users the ability to share content they find on the Web quickly and easily by pushing the files directly to their friends' Maxthon browser or via SMS. Cloud sharing makes it easy for users to send selected text, images, maps, directions and entire web pages to anyone using Maxthon Cloud Browsers or via SMS, in any country.

"This is a multi-device Web and the Maxthon Cloud Browser is addressing the need to connect our web experiences in a way that no other browser is doing," said Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon's International Group.  "Maxthon Cloud Browser has struck a resonant chord with our global community, and together, we're building on the promise of seamless browsing."

About Maxthon Ltd.

Founded in 2005, Maxthon Ltd is a global software company that develops state-of-the-art web browsers that regularly outperform other top browsers. Committed to high standards for innovation, the Maxthon suite of browsers supports a wide range of devices from desktops to mobile. Maxthon browsers are used each month by more than 100 million people in 140 countries around the globe. Maxthon has offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong and Beijing. For more information about Maxthon, please visit http://www.maxthon.com.

SOURCE  Maxthon

Maxthon

CONTACT: Tarah Beaven, Landis Communications, Inc., +1-415-359-2306, tarah@landispr.com, http://www.landispr.com

Web Site: http://www.maxthon.com

InComm Acquires Giftango Corporation, Expands Digital Gifting Solution

ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- InComm, a leading prepaid product and transaction services company, has acquired Giftango Corporation, a leading digital gifting solutions provider. Giftango expands InComm's reach into ecommerce gift card sales and distribution through high volume channels.

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"This acquisition opens doors to new and meaningful distribution channels for InComm merchants and product partners. Giftango is the digital gifting technology behind very large loyalty, incentive and mobile platforms in the US market and has made inroads internationally as well," said Brooks Smith, InComm president and CEO. "This also adds proven B2B, ecommerce and promotional toolsets to the portfolio of InComm products."

Founded in 2005, Giftango entered digital gifting by providing turnkey solutions to help merchants sell gift cards from their websites. After identifying needs in the fulfillment, customer service and management of gift cards between leading merchants and their largest gift card purchasing partners, Giftango created solutions specifically designed to streamline these processes. Today, more than 150 leading brands deliver digital gift cards through Giftango's network of more than 80 partners.

Digital gift cards are rapidly growing in popularity among consumers. A holiday forecast by Mercator Advisory Group, an independent research and advisory services firm focused on the payments industry, predicted that retailers would issue eight million virtual gift cards during the 2012 holiday season. Giftango finds that as many as 80 percent of consumers select digital delivery when the option is presented alongside a plastic version of the same card in a loyalty program.

"The combination of our two companies brings together the cutting-edge digital ingenuity of a startup with an established leader in the prepaid space, creating a complete prepaid solution for all market participants that is unmatched," said David Nelsen, Giftango CEO. "Coming together allows us to extend digital prepaid functionality that is necessary for mobile wallets, incentive and loyalty distribution, financial institutions and the new mobile payments ecosystem. It is an exciting day for Giftango, our partners and our clients."

Giftango will become a wholly owned subsidiary of InComm and will continue to grow its operations in Portland, Ore.

About InComm
InComm is a leading provider of cutting-edge prepaid products, services and transaction technologies to retailers, brands and consumers. InComm supports more than 400,000 points of distribution and helps retailers build prepaid card destinations, connects brands with new markets and gives consumers a simple, secure shopping experience. InComm stays ahead of emerging trends by analyzing market needs and leveraging its global, innovative commerce platform, go-to-market expertise and extensive partner relationships. With 123 global patents, InComm is headquartered in Atlanta and has offices in North and South America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. For more information, visit http://www.incomm.com or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/incomm.

About Giftango
Giftango Corporation, founded in 2005, has redefined gifting with their innovative delivery of digital eGift Cards to email, mobile phones and Facebook. Merchants utilize the Giftango platform to power ecommerce sales, a wide variety of promotions, and distribution through Channel Partners. Giftango's Channel Partner solutions give business-to-business and direct-to-consumer companies the ability to add eGift Card fulfillment to their existing user interface for a wide variety of national brands. For more information, visit http://www.giftango.com.

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InComm

CONTACT: InComm, Leah Gladu, lgladu@incomm.com, +1-678-650-8836; Wonacott Communications for InComm, Morgan McDowell, mmcdowell@wonacottpr.com, +1-773-255-6152; Sarah Arvizo, sarvizo@wonacottpr.com, +1-310-477-2871 x675; Giftango, Mike Fletcher, mike.fletcher@giftango.com, +1-877-443-8264 ext. 705

Web Site: http://www.incomm.com

ADVIZOR® Analyzes U.S. Labor Data

Interactive Visualization and In-Memory Data Technologies Applied to Department of Labor Data.

CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Data Discovery and Analysis Software leader ADVIZOR Solutions®, Inc. has set up an interactive data visualization software website focused on the makeup of the U.S. workforce. Leveraging Department of Labor data, the visualization illustrates the current U.S. workforce by industry, job type, and compensation level, with the ability to "slice and dice" and go from summary information to detail in just a couple of clicks. This ADVIZOR visualization is helpful for understanding where as a nation our best paying jobs are, and where there may be labor shortages.  It is also useful to individual human resource managers who are trying to understand appropriate compensation levels and availability.

"This ADVIZOR business visualization provides insight into the whole labor market so that companies have a starting point to make better decisions in their hiring process. Understanding the size of the labor supply by industry and qualifications, and being aware of the market structure of wages is the first step towards an informed hiring process," says Doug Cogswell, President & CEO of ADVIZOR Solutions.

About ADVIZOR Solutions®, Inc.
ADVIZOR Data Discovery and Analysis Software enables people to make better and faster fact-based decisions from their business data. Built on patented interactive visualization and in-memory-data-management software from Bell Labs and best-of-breed predictive analytics, ADVIZOR empowers business people to understand and analyze information without relying on others to prepare or interpret the results. ADVIZOR enables this through:

    --  Simple and clear visual display;
    --  Easy ad-hoc interaction and analysis with a mouse;
    --  Flexible thick and thin client deployments; and
    --  Tight integration with common databases and office tools
ADVIZOR is world-class in empowering people to display, analyze, and share their business information.

SOURCE  ADVIZOR Solutions, Inc.

ADVIZOR Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Kim Cogswell, ADVIZOR Solutions, Inc., +1-630-971-5203, kim.cogswell@advizorsolutions.com

Web Site: http://www.advizorsolutions.com

Marware Unveils New Kid-Friendly swurve Tablet Case at CES

Child-proof Your iPad Mini, Kindle Fire HD 7" and Kindle Fire with Cool Colors in Fun, Lightweight Designs that Offer Maximum Protection

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned mobile accessories designer Marware® today unveiled its new child-friendly swurve case at the 2013 International CES show. Available for the iPad mini, Kindle Fire HD 7" and Kindle Fire, the swurve protects your tablet from kids of all ages and features a fun, whimsical design in vibrant colors.

Made of lightweight, durable foam with thick reinforced corners and raised front edges to protect the screen when lying flat, the swurve provides shock-absorption, impact-resistance and is built to withstand the bumps, drops and other "accidents" children may have.

"Seven-inch tablets were some of the hottest gift items for kids this holiday season, and parents are definitely looking for a case that can take what their kids can dish out," said Marware Director of Marketing Ronnie Khadaran. "And, let's be honest: some adults can be pretty tough on devices too. The swurve is a fun case, but it also provides serious protection for your tablet."

The swurve (MSRP $29.99) is available in pink, blue, black and lime green for the iPad mini; pink and blue for the Kindle Fire HD 7"; and pink and blue for the Kindle Fire. To learn more and check out all of the other innovative products on display, visit the Marware Booth #5731 in the North Hall during the 2013 International CES show now through January 11 in Las Vegas, or go to http://www.Marware.com.

About Marware
Marware, Inc. is an independently owned, U.S. based corporation that designs and manufactures innovative mobile device accessories that enhance the user experience. Deeply rooted in the South Florida culture, Marware captures inspiration from the community's refined, idyllic lifestyle. Founded in 1993, Marware has evolved along with the industry to meet the demands of the mobile community with products that provide the perfect balance of style and functionality, thus enhancing the lifestyle of our customers. Leading a wave of responsibility, we've remained committed to national charities, community development and academic programs including our own Marware Montessori Academy for children. We are also one of the leaders in environmentally safe manufacturing procedures, resulting in our line of eco-friendly accessories. Marware embraces and drives change in the industry through continuous improvement in everything we do. For more information, visit http://www.Marware.com.

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Marware, Inc.

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Lemko Corporation Provides Profitable MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) Wireless Broadband Solution to Canada's Execulink Telecom

Lemko's efforts will help drive Execulink's core voice, SMS and MMS functions

ITASCA, Ill., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemko Corporation, the leader in re-engineering and development of mobile broadband for internet economics, has reached an agreement to provide Canada's Execulink Telecom with the critical solution to drive the company's core voice, SMS and MMS functions, it was announced today.

Execulink, a leading independent telephone company based in Burgessville, Ontario, is integrating Lemko's  DiMoWiNe MVNO technology into its operational architecture.  Lemko's technology enables coast-to-coast roaming capabilities along with the newly announced delivery of a suite of state-of-the-art features, including data, Internet, cable television and advanced voice features.  Integration of the Lemko technology also allows Execulink customers to customize use and feature packages specific to their unique interests.

Lemko's network solution allows Execulink to continue to provide its "people first" voice and messaging services that is cost effective, easy to deploy and will allow a pay-as-you-grow approach.  Lemko's DiMoWiNe MVNO solution seamlessly integrates with Execulink's Metaswitch platform and enhances the features of the wire line network to the wireless world. 

The DiMoWiNe approach virtualizes the network's core.  As such, all IMS core functions, including call processing, location registers, SMS and data are rendered as software on the cloud.  Lemko's solution scales in a manner similar to adding a PC to a LAN. This approach minimizes "up-front" investment and operational costs in the MVNO architecture and which subsequently scales as use and traffic grows.     

"With an increasing demand for mobility services, Lemko's DiMoWiNe solution has allowed us to provide our mobility customers with the highest quality of service they have been accustomed to with our current line-up of telecommunications products & services," said Execulink CEO Ian Stevens.

"Lemko's DiMoWiNe benefits are game changing.  We understand the challenges companies like Execulink Telecom face in maintaining the great services they provide to customers while remaining profitable.  Lemko's DiMoWiNe was the only MVNO solution that could meet these challenges," said Bo Pyskir, President of Lemko Corporation.

        About Execulink
     
In operation since 1904, Execulink Telecom has evolved from a small independent local telephone company into one of the leading telecommunications providers in Ontario. Through innovation and forward-thinking, we cultivated our local telephony offerings to provide a full-scale suite of telecommunications services including data, internet, cable television, and advanced voice features. These services are now available to all levels of industry, encompassing 50,000 business, enterprise, government, and residential customers.

        About Lemko Corporation
     

LEMKO is the leading provider of DiMoWiNe(TM) (Distributed Mobile Wireless Network) solutions that change the way mobile wireless networks are deployed and operated. Lemko provides 2G, 3G and 4G LTE cellular systems powered by a virtualized core network. The company's market leading solutions are deployed with carriers, government and military private network operators.  Lemko is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, USA.  Additional information is available at http://www.lemko.com .   

Contact:
Erin Hankforth
Marketing Director
630-225-9309
Erin.hankforth@lemko.com

Raymond Minkus
(847) 830-8878
rdm@minkuspr.com

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Lemko Corporation

Web Site: http://www.lemko.com

"Regular Guy" from Texas Introduces Proprietary Stock Option System WeeklyTradingSystem.com

Allen Sama has made 5% weekly gains using credit spread technique

ROSENBERG, Texas, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Allen Sama, a regular guy, is making over 5% weekly gains by selling weekly stock options. The trading "System" he developed gives him trading signals when conditions in the stock market are optimal to trade.

After years of fine tuning his 'System' and keeping it to himself, he finally decided to share and let others take advantage of the trading signals. He has released a complimentary report that shows exactly what he is doing and how others can do the same. It is available at http://www.WeeklyTradingSystem.com/more-details

The main trading strategy behind the System is the credit spread. This is an option selling technique in which traders sell one option and buy another farther away from the money. This results in a credit to the trader's account. By selling time premium the trader takes advantage of theta decay. As days go by, the options are worth less and less until they hopefully expire worthless.

Since March 2011, there have been 59 trades with 57 winners and only 2 losses. The average gain is over 8%. These are trades on weekly options, aka: "weeklies", which mean the holding period is only 6 or 7 days. Each trade has a probability of profit of greater than 80%

While Sama continues to make above average gains, he does not promise any home runs. Each trade is designed to aim for a 5% gain. Most do better, but 5% is the goal.

"As an option seller, I look for base hits. I want a couple singles and maybe a double each month. I use strategies that bring me consistent income month after month; no matter what the market is doing. It could be up, down or sideways and I can still profit," says Sama.

For additional information please contact:

Allen Sama
Head Trader
WeeklyTradingSystem.com
832-287-3348
help@weeklytradingsystem.com
http://www.weeklytradingsystem.com

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SOURCE  WeeklyTradingSystem.com

WeeklyTradingSystem.com

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App2Pro's New App Secret Passcode Protects Sensitive Data on iPhones, iPads and iPod touches

PENANG, Malaysia, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- App2Pro announces the release of App Secret 1.0.0 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. This popular utility app lets users passcode protect their private photos, videos, notes, reminders, contacts, voice memos, and at an attractive introductory price $0.99 (USD).

App Secret offers you a new way to protect your data and keep all the important information untouched. Use an array of lock options to securely protect the important data on your device and prevent unauthorised access.

How many times has this happened to you? You lend someone your phone, and they just rifle through your pictures, videos notes, reminders, or contacts as if it was their own. Don't you hate that? If you have photos, videos or data that you would rather not have other people looking at, then you need App Secret. With this app you can quickly and easily passcode protect your most private or sensitive data so that nobody but you can find them.

App Secret Features include:

Passcode Style?

    --  Passcode lock style
    --  Combination lock style
    --  Dot pattern lock style for higher security
Photos & Videos

    --  Create albums for your photos
    --  Passcode lock for individual album
    --  Photo Geotag and EXIF data viewing
    --  Take private photos and videos from within the app?
    --  Easily import photos and videos from your photo library
    --  Export photos to your iPhone/iPod Touch
    --  Supports move, copy & paste??
Notes

    --  Passcode lock for individual folder
    --  Create and sort your notes by folder?
    --  Supports move, copy & paste?
    --  Search your notes??
Reminders

    --  Similar to iOS Reminders app
    --  Passcode lock for individual folder
    --  Supports move, copy & paste
    --  Search your reminders
    --  Set reminder priority??
Voice Memos

    --  Search by keyword?
    --  Record and playback
    --  Rename, delete and share voice memo?
    --  Open/close speaker??
Contacts

    --  Similar to iOS Contacts app
    --  Search by keyword
    --  New, delete and edit contact
    --  Batch importing contacts from address book?
    --  Bach saving contacts to address book
    --  Share contact via vCard
    --  Supports most common contact fields and you can add custom fields
Other

    --  Break-In report with image capture
    --  Fake password for decoy mode
    --  Easy to use interface
    --  Full Retina display support
    --  Developed for both iPhone and iPad so you only have to buy it once
    --  Compatible with iOS6 and iPhone 5
App Secret is available in the App Store as a universal download for iPhone and iPad, and we are giving an attractive promotion price for new release! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/app-secret/id572225713.

More Information: http://www.app2pro.com/appsecret/.

Contact:

Felix Yew

+60-164980761

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ActionComplete GTD Toolkit is Available on the App Store, Helps Users Get Things Done on the Go

CENTREVILLE, Va., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionComplete LLC announces the immediate availability of a new product - ActionComplete GTD Toolkit for iPhone. ActionComplete GTD Toolkit is available on the App Store at this URL: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/actioncomplete-gtd-toolkit/id588226940.

ActionComplete GTD Toolkit for iPhone brings what users come to expect from a great iPhone application. It's fast, robust, and intuitive.

ActionComplete in-house development team carefully considered the capabilities of the most advanced Apple mobile platform (iOS 6) and skillfully leveraged them to deliver an intuitive and responsive user experience designed to minimize the time spent on task management and allow the user to focus on actually getting things done.

About the Concepts Used in ActionComplete GTD Toolkit

ActionComplete is based on David Allen's Getting Things Done methodology.

At the core of ActionComplete is management of four types of tasks: Actions (next actions in GTD parlance), Waits (Waiting for), Projects, and Ideas (Someday/Maybe).

The tasks can be assigned two types of metadata: tags and places. A user can easily apply a filter on either or both.

ActionComplete uses weight as a measure of task priority/importance and due date as a measure of task urgency. A user can filter and sort the tasks on both attributes.

A user can set a reminder for a task to get a visual and/or audible notification at the set date and time.

Users who like an even more structured task management approach can leverage projects and assign actions and waits to them.

A user can quickly view the most important tasks, the urgent tasks, and the tasks with past reminders. Alternatively they can drill through their tasks via Tags or Places.

About Other ActionComplete Products

ActionComplete GTD Toolkit is also available on the web and on Android. All ActionComplete products can work independently or together to form a comprehensive platform-independent task management solution. All ActionComplete products are sold separately.

To learn more about ActionComplete GTD Toolkit please visit actioncomplete.com.

About ActionComplete LLC

ActionComplete LLC develops and markets ActionComplete GTD Toolkit - a cross-platform suite of productivity applications based on David Allen's GTD methodology. ActionComplete LLC is based in Centreville, VA.

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CONTACT: Borys Burnayev, ActionComplete LLC, +1-571-249-3697, boris@actioncomplete.com

Torsion Mobile Responds to Customer Feedback with New Location-Based Analytics Product

Mojaba® Analytics reports hyper-local consumer behavior for any mobile website

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Torsion Mobile, a Des Moines-based tech startup, announced the release of a new product in the Mojaba® software as service line. Less than a year after the launch of Mojaba, the company is adding Mojaba® Analytics.

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"This product springs directly from customer feedback," says Christian Gurney, Torsion Mobile president and CEO. "Those who had experienced the analytics portions of Mojaba were thrilled by the information they could get about mobile customers and their behaviors on the website. The ability to link a consumer's street-level coordinates with, for example, their calling a retail service location, was a revelation. Our customers wanted to bring the simplicity and power of the analytics to all of their websites, mobile or otherwise - regardless of which technology created the mobile site."

Gurney says that resulted in Mojaba Analytics, which provides actionable analytics for a mobile world. Whether a website is created using responsive design, WordPress, other popular web technologies or is custom-built, the Mojaba Analytics package will provide valuable data for website owners. With a deeper local focus than other products, Mojaba Analytics will provide valuable insights into website user behaviors related to street-level location. The consumer has complete control about what they share since the location features of Mojaba Analytics is 100% permission-based. Unlike other analytics products, Mojaba Analytics data is owned by the customer and is not shared in aggregate.

"Using data is marketing's new normal," says Keith Snow, founder and president of B2E Director Marketing specializing in database marketing for international and national clients. "But you have to collect data from all sources to make your best business decisions. Mojaba Analytics offers new data about how prospects and customers behave when and where they are interacting with a brand's website - mobile or not. The mobile data will become even more valuable as more and more people use their smartphones as their only means of website engagement with organizations - large and small."

Mojaba Analytics is currently in an invitation-only beta test. To be considered as a beta tester, participants can sign up by going to http://torsionmobile.com/mojaba-analytics-beta/.

About Torsion Mobile   
Torsion Mobile produces tools for the creation of compelling and exciting mobile marketing solutions. Its flagship Mojaba is a software-as-a-service to mobile websites with no coding or programming knowledge required and is used by creative professionals in all types of organizations and settings. Torsion Mobile has been named one of Network World's "Mobile Startups to Watch - the Final 40" in 2013. Founded in 2010 by Christian Gurney and Richard Kirsner, Torsion Mobile is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.

Contact: 
Brooke A.  Benschoter
Torsion Mobile
515-724-7045
bbenschoter@TorsionMobile.com

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Automotive Megasite BOOKITOUT.com Expands West Coast Car Selection with New Location in Downtown San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BOOKITOUT.com offers car shoppers an enormous selection - over one million vehicles from dealerships and private sellers. Best of all, BOOKITOUT.com is completely free and individuals selling their car receive a cash offer within 24 hours. BookItOut's third and newest location opens today in downtown San Francisco. The expansion fuels additional growth and continued success by aligning BookItOut with a community that shares its passion for innovation.

"We are very excited to open an office in San Francisco - not only to increase our market share in the West Coast, but also to immerse ourselves in an incredibly vibrant tech community," says Jonathan Hedy, Executive Vice President. Economic agglomeration was the catalyst for choosing San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood. Home to services such as Twitter, Yelp, and Pinterest, SoMa epitomizes BookItOut's culture of innovative vibrance - an insatiable desire to develop new technologies, discover synergies, and add value for customers.  "We are happy to be part of the SoMa community, and hope to contribute as much as we expect to benefit," Hedy concludes.  BOOKITOUT.com launched 16 months ago under Hedy's leadership; it started from nothing, and is currently the fastest growing automotive marketplace. The San Francisco location comes within a year of BookItOut opening a 19,000-square-foot headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida, and also complements a satellite development center in Vail, Colorado.

About BookItOut, Inc:

BookItOut is a privately held company with over 10,000 customers (dealerships, finance companies, insurance carriers) across North America.  BookItOut offers its customers business intelligence, lead generation, and actual-cost used car values from a proprietary database containing over 12 million unique purchase transactions from the last year. By charging customers (dealerships, finance companies, insurance carriers), BookItOut does not charge individuals to sell vehicles.  Launched by a 23-year-old entrepreneur, BOOKITOUT.com received an award for Boldest Company of 2011, currently serves the largest Automotive Groups in North America, and leverages cloud computing as it redefines car shopping and the auto industry.

BookItOut and Car Shopping Simplified are service marks of BookItOut, Inc.  Any and all other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.  For more information, contact Jill Thompson at 888-246-9996 or email "info@bookitout.com".

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Web Site: https://www.bookitout.com

Marvell Empowers NETGEAR's Newest Entrance into the Smart TV Market With the Roll-out of NETGEAR's NeoTV PRIME with Google TV

Marvell's award-winning ARMADA 1500 Series SoC platform expands NETGEAR's product portfolio to deliver Smart devices for the new era of the digital lifestyle

LAS VEGAS and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced that the award-winning Marvell® ARMADA®()1500 series System-on-Chip (SoC) platform (88DE3100) will power the NeoTV PRIME with Google TV from NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. By integrating high-performance Smart TV technology with NETGEAR's core competency in broadband switching, NeoTV PRIME with Google TV represents another major step forward for NETGEAR's offering of comprehensive, client-based multimedia streaming products for immersive, connected-home entertainment. Marvell will demonstrate the device at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Booth No. 31423.

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"Marvell is very proud to see our pioneering work with Google lead to NETGEAR's milestone expansion of their Smart TV products. Our collaboration with NETGEAR echoes Marvell's continued leadership in the Smart TV arena and our outstanding track record of delivering advanced and cost-effective Smart TV solutions geared specifically for the mass market, enabling a breakthrough in bringing interactive two-way experiences to the big Smart screen in our living rooms," said Weili Dai, Co-Founder of Marvell. "Today's consumers want digital content that combines the traditional broadcast experiences with the exceedingly interactive, apps-based multimedia interface they find on their mobile devices. By combining these features on a single platform for the biggest screen in the home, Marvell and NETGEAR have delivered this seamless experience for the new-era Connected Lifestyle. NeoTV PRIME offers an exceptional showcase of our investment in the Google TV platform and underscores our belief that consumers will continually opt for leading-edge entertainment experiences on the biggest screen in their home."

Aiming to deliver endless entertainment in one place, NeoTV PRIME with Google TV is designed to offer live TV, streaming, Web and apps from one sleek device. The product seamlessly blends the best of Google TV, such as search, Play, Chrome, PrimeTime and My Media, with traditional broadcast - and makes the whole experience controllable via Bluetooth remote or from the Google TV remote control app for smartphones. Other product highlights include on-screen setup and an intuitive and customizable home screen.

"NETGEAR's NeoTV PRIME with Google TV builds upon our history of innovation in broadband networking and multimedia streaming, and opens up a vastly enriched multimedia experience for NETGEAR customers in the dynamic connected home space," said David Henry, Vice President of Product Management, Retail Business at NETGEAR. "Collaborating with Marvell ensures that we can deliver the immersive Smart TV experience consumers demand with optimum performance and maximum energy efficiency. In this manner, the ARMADA 1500 series has helped NETGEAR take the next logical step in entertainment product offerings."

"We continue to team with Google TV ecosystem partners such as Marvell to bring more ways to offer entertainment and Google services on your TV. With Marvell, we're able to offer a growing array of products at attractive price points," said Suveer Kothari, Director of Business Development for Google TV.

Powerful, energy-efficient, ultra-scalable and affordable, the ARMADA 1500 Series SoC platform contains Marvell's highest-performing ARM v7-compatible PJ4B SMP super-scalar dual-core CPU. The chip is designed to enable PC-like processing power to support Web browsing with support for Flash and other key technologies - with the aid of more than 6,000 Dhrystone MIPS of computing horsepower, FPU v3.0, 512 KB of L2 cache and NEON. With advanced, cellphone-like power management, the platform is also incredibly energy-efficient.

The ARMADA 1500 contains Marvell's award-winning Qdeo® video processing for state-of-the-art HD and 3D video, including scaling, noise reduction, de-interlacing, low bit-rate Internet video enhancement and FRC, and color/contrast enhancement. The chip offers VMeta(TM), a multi-format video decoder that can decode up to two simultaneous 1080p streams as well as a host of other video formats and containers.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 32,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 42,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions enabling the digital connected lifestyle. From mobile communications to storage, cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their social, private and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing the human experience.

As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit http://www.Marvell.com.

Marvell, the M logo, ARMADA, Qdeo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. VMeta is a trademark of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

For Further Information Contact:

    Marvell Media Relations              Kim Anderson
    Daniel Yoo                           Tel: 408-222-0950
    Tel: 408-222-2187                    kimander@marvell.com
    yoo@marvell.com
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ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Announces LTE and 1080P Editions to ONE TOUCH Scribe Smartphone Series at 2013 Consumer Electronics Show

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Electronic Show -- TCL Communication, designer and manufacturer of ALCATEL ONE TOUCH branded mobile devices, announced today the latest devices in their ONE TOUCH Scribe smartphone series, the ONE TOUCH Scribe X and the ONE TOUCH Scribe HD-LTE. The devices will be shown for the first time at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

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The ONE TOUCH SCRIBE series was designed to enable people to express themselves in a new way, offering a perfect balance between slim design, large display, outstanding performance, and rich user experience.

ONE TOUCH Scribe X

The ONE TOUCH Scribe X provides a truly enhanced user experience with a 5 inch full HD 1080p display screen for impressively rich graphics and a 12MP camera for crystal clear photography. Together with a 720p HD front camera, a 1.4GHz quad-core CPU, the feature-rich device will come loaded with a full set of creative features and accessories that will enable users to create movies, edit photos and connect wirelessly to their TV's to extended the device's entertainment capabilities.

ONE TOUCH ScribeHD-LTE

The ONE TOUCH ScribeHD-LTE is perfect for users seeking a faster mobile experience for both work and play. The device provides high-speed data performance with no compromise to its stunning and slim form factor.  Sacrificing nothing in functionality and incorporating the breakthrough speeds of an LTE connection, the device offers a unique combination of creativity and connectivity, allowing users to manage their multifaceted lives like never before.

For 20 years, the ALCATEL brand has brought global innovation and quality in mobile telephony to the widest-range of audiences. The ONE TOUCH smartphone product line leverages on that expertise, bringing unique products, priced to be accessible to all.

"The ALCATEL ONE TOUCH brand prides itself on the commitment to bring consumers innovation and quality in mobile technology, at a great price," said Dan Dery, Chief Marketing Officer. "The ONE TOUCH Scribe series truly showcases this value proposition offering a very broad selection of options to consumers: 4G, LTE, and a version with a more advanced feature set.  All of which are offered with  a full eco-system of accessories (pens, Wifi Display dongles for wireless connection to TV and a large catalog of Magic-Flips)."

About ALCATEL ONE TOUCH

ALCATEL ONE TOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. One of the fastest growing of the world's top ten mobile phone manufacturers, TCL Communication makes access to mobile technology simple, designing their products around individual's lifestyles, enabling the end users to do more. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.  For more information, please visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.com. 

To keep up to date with ALCATEL ONE TOUCH North America, like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alcatelonetouchusa or follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alcatel1touch

Media Contacts

Virginia Strickland
ALCATEL ONE TOUCH
949.892.2975
virgina.strickland@alcatelonetouch.com

Ashley Colette
Porter Novelli
206.770.7088
310.776.0322
ashley.colette@porternovelli.com

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Cellairis Showcases Commitment To Innovative Social Media Initiatives At CES 2013

Leading Mobile Accessories Company Displays Social Savvy Tweet Punisher, Celebrity Case Lines and Introduces Their Newest Product Offering, Shout! Custom Case Builder

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellairis, the world's largest franchised wireless accessory company, introduces new products and showcases innovative social media concepts at 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.  The Cellairis booth in South Hall #31242 features:

    --  Cellairis Tweet Punisher, a vintage typewriter linked to cutting-edge
        technology that allows users to live test the Cellairis Shell Shock:
        G-Class (TM) screen protectors via social media
    --  The new Cellairis Shout! custom cases and Cellairis app which allow
        consumers to create their own custom phone and tablet cases with user
        uploaded photos and graphics that may be purchased directly through the
        Cellairis website or via the app
    --  The Like Likers Facebook app which engages consumers with two fictional
        art critics who provide commentary on the users Facebook images to
        determine how case worthy the photos are and links to the Shout! case
        builder
    --  Cellairis' Celebrity lines, including Cellairis by Justin Bieber and
        Cellairis by Elle and Blair which have engaged millions of fans and
        followers with contests, charitable contributions, launches and
        giveaways
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Cellairis highlights each of the above products and projects with hands-on displays, demonstrations and giveaways for CES attendees to interact with in the booth.  Show goers will be able to tweet at Tweet Punisher to get a first-hand look at the strength of the Shell Shock: G-Class screen protectors, pose in front of the 400-case mural to see the top quality of images on Shout! cases, navigate the new Cellairis app on iPads and log in to Facebook on display screens to see how their personal images rank with the Like Likers.

"We have an unwavering commitment to cutting-edge social initiatives," says Joe Ciardullo, CMO of Cellairis. "More and more consumers are requiring that brands not only have the best products, but that they be the most fun and active brands on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Cellairis is at the forefront of social marketing because we are always striving to deliver something new and different. Tweet Punisher and our celebrity lines have been huge successes for the company, and we are confident Shout! will resonate equally well with our customers."

Since creating their Facebook page and Twitter pages in 2011, Cellairis has garnered over 310,000 Facebook fans and close to 60,000 Twitter Followers. The goal is to continue creating engaging content that stimulates steady growth on the Cellairis social media pages, as well as a loyal and active consumer.

Please visit Cellairis in South Hall, booth # 31242 at 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8-11, 2013.

About Cellairis Franchise Inc.

Offering a broad range of wireless accessories, Cellairis Franchise, Inc., based in Alpharetta, GA., recognizes the importance of image.  Cellairis locations worldwide offer a vast selection of innovative and fashion-forward accessories, as well as specialty services like phone repair, at mall-based kiosks and inline stores throughout North America and Europe. Operating a unique franchise model, Cellairis delivers exceptional, personalized service online and at their convenient cutting-edge store locations. They were recently ranked #87 on Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 500 Franchise List" and #7 on Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Top Atlanta-based Franchises List". http://www.cellairis.com

Life Meets Mobile.

Facebook: Facebook.com/Cellairis

Twitter: @Cellairis

YouTube: Cellairisvids

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CONTACT: Kelly Kupper, MML PR for Cellairis, +1-310-664-0600 ext. 4, Kelly@mmlpr.com

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Cellairis Opens First In-Line Store Location at North Point Mall

Leading Wireless Accessory Company Creates New In-Store Experience for Consumers

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellairis(®), one of the world's largest and most trusted wireless accessory specialty retailers, has opened its first in-line store at North Point Mall in Alpharetta, GA. Operating over 700 kiosks in malls across the country, the company is launching this new model in order to provide consumers with a more robust retail experience.

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Cellairis provides an expansive selection of innovative, fashionable and fun accessories to complement mobile devices and tablets. While every location provides guests with exceptional, personalized service, the new location will give a richer overall brand experience. This opening is the first in a company-wide initiative to implement a new store design. The new stores allow more real estate for branding and showcasing the exclusive lines that Cellairis carries. The North Point Mall store features multimedia displays to assist customers in identifying the perfect case for any style, with a vast selection of protective, fashion and multi-functional accessories, as well as on-site phone repairs.

"The cellular accessories industry has reached $20 billion," said Jaime Brown, COO of Cellairis. "We've really set the standard in terms of service, quality and variety. We want to make sure consumers can easily identify Cellairis locations so they receive the complete shopping experience they've come to expect."

The new Cellairis store is located at 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday from 10am-9:30pm and Sundays from 11am-7pm. For general information, please visit http://www.cellairis.com.

        About Cellairis Franchise Inc.
     

Offering a broad range of wireless accessories, Cellairis Franchise, Inc., based in Alpharetta, GA., recognizes the importance of image.  Cellairis locations worldwide offer a vast selection of innovative and fashion-forward accessories, as well as specialty services like phone repair, at mall-based kiosks and inline stores throughout North America and Europe. Operating a unique franchise model, Cellairis delivers exceptional, personalized service online and at their convenient cutting-edge store locations. They were recently ranked #87 on Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 500 Franchise List" and #7 on Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Top Atlanta-based Franchises List". http://www.cellairis.com

Life Meets Mobile.
Facebook: Facebook.com/Cellairis
Twitter: @Cellairis
YouTube: Cellairisvids

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LifeProof Immerses Smartphones and Tablets in Water, Dirt, Snow and Shock at 2013 International CES

- New colors and accessories for iPhone 5 and iPad cases expand freedoms for users -

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CES 2013 Booth #6606 -- LifeProof, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, today announced it is debuting new accessories and demonstrating real-world experiences at the 2013 International CES in Las Vegas January 8 - 11, 2013. The interactive LifeProof booth will contain six zones - education, first responders, kitchen, winter sports, outdoor/biking and medical/professional -- to show how LifeProof products give people freedom to use their devices in everything they do. The LifeProof exhibit is located in the iLounge Pavilion, North Hall, in booth number #6606.

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LifeProof provides everyday, everywhere cases that protect smartphones and tablets from any usual hazard encountered in daily life. LifeProof cases are water proof, dirt proof, snow proof and shock proof in a slim design that lets users take advantage of every innovative feature of the device. With LifeProof, consumers can swim laps in the pool, bike through rugged terrain and use fitness apps on the run. Workers can stay connected at a construction site, a hospital or in school, with dust, shock, weather and sticky fingers to contend with, while having full access to all device functions.

LifeProof fr? for iPhone 5

LifeProof is introducing the popular LifeProof fr? for iPhone 5 in exciting new colors, including Cyan, Magenta and Dark Flat Earth. New accessories for the iPhone 5 case include the Belt Clip, Bike & Bar Mount, the Armband/Swimband, floating LifeJacket and the LifeProof Car Mount for hands free driving. Now you can ride, drive, swim and paddle with the iPhone 5.

LifeProof nüüd case for iPad

Winner of the top 2013 CES Innovations award, the LifeProof nüüd case for iPad is now available in black and white, along with the Hand and Shoulder Straps and floating LifeJacket accessories.

In addition, LifeProof is debuting its latest innovation, the iPad Mounting Cradle. Compatible with thousands of universal mounting systems, the iPad Mounting Cradle positions the iPad for work and play. In fleet vehicles and airplane cockpits for navigation or on the boat for fish finders and charts - you name it, the iPad Cradle mounts your iPad anywhere.

"At LifeProof, we are continually hearing from our loyal customers that they value the freedom LifeProof provides them to use their devices anywhere and in everything they do," said Gary Rayner, LifeProof CEO. "The coming year will be a very exciting one for LifeProof as we will be introducing many innovative products and accessories to extend freedom to more devices and offering them throughout the world."

LifeProof cases and accessories are available for sale at http://www.lifeproof.com and at all Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile retail stores.

LifeProof Resources
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeProofCases
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifeproof
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeProofCases

About LifeProof
LifeProof's company mantra is Freedom; LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets an entirely new category of products designed to give people more freedom from environmental constraints. Based in San Diego, LifeProof offers elegant and protective cases for Smartphones and Tablet PCs that enable full functionality and interactivity under any condition encountered in daily life. The registered brand name 'LifeProof' is inspired by the protection and fully functional convenient operation of the device in water, mud, dirt, or snow. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.

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CONTACT: Valerie Chereskin, Chereskin Communications, +1-760-942-3116, valerie@chereskincomm.com

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Cellairis Launches New App That Features Shout!, A Custom Case Builder

The New On-the-Go Tool Allows Consumers to Shop All Cellairis Products with Ease and Create Custom Cases with Personal Photos and Graphics or Exclusive Designs from DIY Expert Erica Domesek of P.S. I Made This

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellairis, the world's largest franchised wireless accessory company, introduces the new Cellairis iOS app featuring Shout!, an easy-to-use tool for creating personalized cell phone cases.  Shout! allows consumers to upload their favorite pictures or images and customize templates with varying fonts and colors and purchase directly through the Cellairis website or via the app.  Shout! will also features exclusive content and designs from Erica Domesek, Founder of the innovative DIY lifestyle brand, P.S. I Made This, that will be available in early 2013.

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Shout! cases can be created in a few easy steps. First, users download the Cellairis App or visit Cellairis.com/Shout. After choosing the correct cell phone model and case template, users upload images, select and design text or graphics. Users may also choose from an exclusive, curated collection of borders, graphics, prints and designs from famed DIY-er, Erica Domesek to incorporate directly into their unique cases or to use as inspiration for their own creations.  Once the design is complete and the order is submitted, Shout! cases are manufactured and shipped to the consumer within three business days.

"I am excited to partner with Cellairis to create unique one-of-a-kind design elements for the Shout! custom case builder," says Erica Domesek, Founder of P.S. I Made This (http://www.psimadethis.com) " There is nothing I love more than dreaming up new products and designs, and Cellairis is allowing me the creative freedom to add my own personal DIY touch to Shout! I draw inspiration anywhere from fashion trends to art, nature and pop culture that will allow consumers the ability to add their own personal touch to their wireless accessories.  The Shout! templates we've created together offer users a hands-on approach to design cases that are unique and fashion forward, expressing how they stay stylishly connected"

"We are always striving to create new ways for our customers to engage with the Cellairis brand," says Joseph Brown, President of Cellairis.  "We understand that more and more consumers seek faster, easier and more efficient ways to make purchases on-the-go.  The Cellairis App makes mobile shopping simple, and takes convenience and innovation one step further with Shout! custom cases. I think our customers will enjoy the new services and top quality product."

Shout! is housed within the new Cellairis App.  The App has four main components users can navigate within, including:

    --  Shout!- Users create completely customized cell phone cases using their
        own text, images and graphics.
    --  Store locator- Allows customers to easily locate the nearest Cellairis
        storefront using their city, state or zip code.
    --  Featured Products- An impressive selection of Cellairis' top selling and
        new products for easy shopping and purchasing.
    --  My Cellairis- Links directly to the Cellairis blog to keep users updated
        on recent news, press and initiatives.
Shout! cases retail for $34.99 and are currently available for 14 different phone types, including the iPhone 5, 4/4s and 3, iPad 2/3, iPod Touch, Blackberry Bold and Curve, and Samsung Galaxy and Galaxy Note. For a limited time, Shout! cards may also be purchased at select Cellairis retail locations worldwide for a discounted price of $29.99.  Cards purchased in store include a scratch off code to redeem Shout! cases online.

The Cellairis App is currently available on iTunes for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad.

Please visit Cellairis in South Hall, booth # 31242 at 2013 International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 8-11, 2013.

About Cellairis Franchise Inc.

Offering a broad range of wireless accessories, Cellairis Franchise, Inc., based in Alpharetta, GA., recognizes the importance of image.  Cellairis locations worldwide offer a vast selection of innovative and fashion-forward accessories, as well as specialty services like phone repair, at mall-based kiosks and inline stores throughout North America and Europe. Operating a unique franchise model, Cellairis delivers exceptional, personalized service online and at their convenient cutting-edge store locations. They were recently ranked #87 on Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 500 Franchise List" and #7 on Atlanta Business Chronicle's "Top Atlanta-based Franchises List".  http://www.cellairis.com

Life Meets Mobile.

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Twitter: @Cellairis

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Broadcom Announces First Gigabit MoCA 2.0 Single Chip Solution

Extends Gigabit Speeds over Coax Throughout the Home for Ultra-fast TV and Internet Content Delivery

News Highlights:

- Delivers benefits of single-line and bonded MoCA 2.0 into a full range of operator systems and devices

- Uniquely bonds MoCA channels for up to one Gigabit per second of throughput delivering higher performance for end-users

- Accelerates ability for operators to offer reliable whole-home connected TV and services

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- - 2013 CES International -

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced a single-chip one Gigabit MoCA 2.0 solution, enabling operators to deliver advanced MoCA 2.0 functionality into the full spectrum of broadband devices. Designed for applications such as cable, DSL or gigabit passive optical network (GPON) modems, routers, bridges or access points, the Broadcom BCM6802 MoCA 2.0 system-on-a-chip (SoC) delivers up to gigabit speeds of home network bandwidth for enhanced whole-home video quality and distribution. Learn how Broadcom® innovation is enabling the Connected Life at home, at work, and on-the-go at Broadcom@CES.

"Broadcom is leading the design and acceleration of deployments of MoCA 2.0 products and technology to create whole-home connected TV experiences," said Dan Marotta, Broadcom Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Communications Group. "This standalone solution is the next step in broadly transitioning operators from earlier generations of the standard to today's more sophisticated home networking requirements, enabling high-quality broadcast content delivery to TVs, tablets, laptops and smartphones - anywhere in the home."

MoCA 2.0 is the most current evolution of the MoCA standard with the ability to bond two channels together for a richer home networking experience, enabling operators to integrate more advanced features such as higher throughput, more channels and more user endpoints. In addition to increased throughput, MoCA 2.0 implementations benefit from the standard's advanced power management and support for higher levels of security for enhanced content protection.  MoCA 2.0 is supported by top operators across North America including Charter, Cogeco, Comcast, Cox Communications, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Rogers Communications Inc., Time Warner Cable and Verizon's FiOS services.

Key Features:

    --  Channel bonding to support 800Mbps over 16 nodes and up to 1Gbps for
        channel bonded turbo mode.
    --  Advanced network power management and power savings modes.
    --  Standalone and companion SoC modes of operation.
    --  Integrated memory for low bill of material (BOM) cost.
    --  Driver support for cable, DSL and access point platforms.
Availability

The Broadcom BCM6802 MoCA 2.0 SoC is now sampling and will be demonstrated at Broadcom's Booth at 2013 CES International.

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About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by connecting everything®.  For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom(®), the pulse logo, Connecting everything® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Toshiba Unveils Second Generation UltraHD TV Series

UltraHD TVs Deliver Superior Picture Quality, 4K Resolution Restoration and Image Enhancement, 3D Display and New Cloud TV Functionality in Three New Screen Sizes Including Super Large 84-inch Class

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CES 2013, LVCC Central Hall Booth #10926 - Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the L9300 Series of 4K Ultra HD TVs. Featuring four times the resolution of today's 1080p full HD TVs, the new Toshiba L9300 Series TVs deliver the ultimate viewing experience for movies, TV shows, video games, photo viewing and PC applications. Powered by Toshiba's proprietary CEVO 4K Quad+Dual Core Processor, L9300 Series TVs deliver the highest quality UltraHD image processing, including Resolution Restoration to restore clean near UltraHD image quality from less than 4K content, Color Gamut Enhancement to create color intensity that matches the resolution impact and Surface Brilliance Enhancement that brings images to life like never before.

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"Ultra HD represents the new pinnacle of home theater image quality and Toshiba is already leading the way in this new and important TV category," said Scott Ramirez, vice president of product marketing and development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Digital Products Division. "Clearly, the best image processing will create the best picture quality and Toshiba has the advantage of introducing its second generation UltraHD processing in 2013 with the advanced CEVO 4K Quad+Dual Core Processor. Toshiba's L9300 Series models with Ultra HD, CEVO 4K, 3D and new Cloud TV functionality create the perfect centerpiece for anyone interested in creating the ultimate home theater."

Featuring a new design that is modern, yet simple and elegant, the L9300 Series features a sophisticated gun-metallic trim and matching frame stand. L9300 Series UltraHD TVs will be available in 58-, 65- and super large 84-inch class screen sizes.

Powerful Image Enhancement Technology

In addition to UltraHD image processing, the L9300 Series includes a suite of technologies that enhance picture quality, including:

    --  ClearScan(TM) 240Hz refresh rate technology creates clearer and smoother
        fast motion video.
    --  CQ Engine(TM) technology offers consumers superior picture quality
        controls, including Edge Enhancer, Dynamic Gamma, Color Master and
        Expert Mode Calibration Capability, and new UltraClear Dynamic Noise
        Reduction to create cleaner images without sacrificing image detail.
    --  Color and Depth Adaptive Resolution+ to help create images with enhanced
        image resolution, lifelike color saturation and incredible picture
        depth.
Advanced Cloud TV

Offering a smarter connected experience, the L9300 Series includes advanced Cloud TV functionality.  Cloud TV takes the connected experience to another level by offering easy, personalized content discovery and acquisition, including news content; better mobile device interactivity; practical social interaction services, server-based upgradability and much more. Some of the key initial Cloud TV features and services include:

    --  Family Calendar to share family events
    --  Personal Messaging to send and receive messages from family and friends
    --  Photo Album to share digital photos
    --  Streaming News to view news videos and slide shows
    --  MediaShare to access content from other DLNA-enabled devices
    --  MediaGuide, a TV programming guide with advanced search capabilities and
        program recommendations
    --  Built-in Wi-Fi®, Miracast(TM) and WiDi for both router and peer-to-peer
        wireless capabilities
To extend the experience even further, Toshiba will also release mobile companion apps for iOS, Android and Windows 8 that enable easy location-free interactivity of many of the key social interaction services between the Cloud TVs and mobile devices.

Availability

The Toshiba L9300 4K UltraHD TV Series are scheduled to ship in summer 2013.

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Connect with Toshiba on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ToshibaUSA, on Twitter at twitter.com/ToshibaUSA and on YouTube at youtube.com/ToshibaUS.

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About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of three business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together,  these divisions provide digital products, services and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; televisions, TV/DVD Combination products, Blu-ray Disc(TM) and DVD products, and portable devices; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for computers; and IP business telephone systems with unified communications, collaboration and mobility applications. TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. For more information on TAIS visit us.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Corporation

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.

© 2013 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

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ALCATEL ONE TOUCH Announces First 3G/4G Modular Tablets and WiFi LTE Internet Key at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (Consumer Electronic Show) -- TCL Communication, designer and manufacturer of ALCATEL ONE TOUCH branded mobile devices, today introduced two new-to-market mobile devices, including a thinner, sharper and faster modular tablet with end-user upgradeable 3G/4G module and a mobile Internet Key with WiFi LTE hotspot capability at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

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"When developing these connected devices, the goal was to truly empower the end-user and provide them with the opportunity to customize the way they want to connect," said Hugo Hernandez, Director of Business Development at ALCATEL ONE TOUCH, North America. "With our lives becoming increasingly mobile, the devices we choose are playing a more crucial role, which is why we prioritize the lifestyle of today's consumer when we develop our products."

ONE TOUCH EVO7 HD

The ONE TOUCH EVO7 HD is a unique modular tablet that gives the end-user the freedom to enhance and upgrade their tablet as their needs change.  The HD WiFi 7" tablet can be easily upgraded to 3G/4G connectivity thanks to removable a 3G/4G module that can be installed, removed and connected at any time. 

The ONE TOUCH EVO7 HD also provides easy, on the go accessibility with its faster, thinner, and sharper design.  The tablet features a compact design (10mm thin and only weighing 12.35 oz), 1.6GHz dual-core processor and quad-core GPU, running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Additionally, the ONE TOUCH EVO7HD provides users with freedom of expression, with more choices to customize their tablet, including a complete set of stylish accessories, including integrated flip covers, leather pouches, colored frames and much more.

ONE TOUCH Link W800

The ONE TOUCH Link W800 is the ultimate way to stay connected 24-hours a day, even while on the go.  This unique Internet Key concept, developed by ALCATEL ONE TOUCH, combines an Internet dongle WiFi embedded with two different sets of accessories to broadcast high speed Internet connectivity for up to 10 simultaneous users.

The Multi Power Kit and Pocket WiFi Zone accessories sets allow users to interchange power supplies, providing easy portability to broadcast a continuous WiFi signal while at home, in the car, or even in an open air environment.  The Multi Power Kit utilizes AC and car adapters so everyone can stay connected throughout the house or on long road trips.  The portable Pocket WiFi Zone utilizes a compact power bank that features a 5200 mAh battery, lasting up to 8 hours.

For 20 years, the ALCATEL brand has brought global innovation and quality in mobile telephony to the widest-range of audiences. The ONE TOUCH smartphone product line leverages expertise from around the world, bringing unique products at prices to be accessible by all.

About ALCATEL ONE TOUCH

ALCATEL ONE TOUCH is a brand within TCL Communication, an international multicultural company which designs, develops, and markets globally a growing range of mobile and Internet devices. One of the fastest growing of the world's top ten mobile phone manufacturers, TCL Communication makes access to mobile technology simple, designing their products around individual's lifestyles, enabling the end users to do more. TCL Communication is a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2618.HK) and part of TCL Corporation one of the largest consumer electronics companies in the world.  For more information, please visit http://www.alcatelonetouch.com.

To keep up to date with ALCATEL ONE TOUCH North America, like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alcatelonetouchusa or follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/alcatel1touch

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Broadcom Launches Gigabit DOCSIS Cable Gateway Family

Delivers Fastest Whole-home Connectivity Solution on the Market

News Highlights:

- Features 24x8 DOCSIS channel bonding for breakthrough Internet speeds

- Enables fastest whole-home connected solution when paired with 5G WiFi

- Accelerates time to market with pin compatibility

- Integrates DECT and turnkey software; delivers complete digital voice solution

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 2013 International CES -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced that its fourth generation DOCSIS 3.0 system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions have achieved 1Gbps downstream speeds by bonding up to 24x8 DOCSIS channels. Learn how Broadcom innovation is enabling the Connected Life at home, at work, and on-the-go at Broadcom@CES.

Broadcom's new technology achieves triple the downstream bandwidth and double the upstream bandwidth from previous generations. When paired with Broadcom's 5G WiFi devices (based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard), operators achieve gigabit speeds into and around the home, enabling the fastest whole-home solution on the market.

"Broadcom offers the fastest whole-home connectivity solutions on the market," said Jay Kirchoff, Broadcom Vice President of Marketing, Cable Broadband. "By bringing gigabit speeds into the home via DOCSIS and around the home via 5G WiFi, Broadcom gives operators the data rates and wireless range required to transition to an all-IP network and deliver a lightning fast broadband experience for subscribers."

The new BCM3384 DOCSIS®/Euro-DOCSIS(TM) 3.0 cable gateway SoC combines Broadcom's Full-Band Capture (FBC) digital tuning technology with remote diagnostics, dual-band concurrent Wi-Fi, a custom, dedicated applications processor and integrated DECT 6.0 CAT-iq 2.0. Broadcom's DOCSIS innovations are driving the proliferation of applications and advanced data, voice, and video services throughout the home.

Enabling a simple migration path to 16x4, Broadcom's new BCM33843 is pin compatible and leverages the same software and system design as Broadcom's widely deployed BCM3383 DOCSIS 3.0 cable gateway SoC. This enables operators to leverage existing designs to quickly deploy additional channels and more bandwidth.

Key Technology Advantages:

    --  Fastest cable gateway speeds: By delivering 24 downstream channels
        supporting DOCSIS and/or video and eight upstream channels, Broadcom's
        technology gives operators the data rates and flexibility required for
        hybrid and IP video solutions. Capitalizing on the convergence of voice,
        high speed data and IP video, Broadcom's solutions feature a dedicated
        DOCSIS CPU supporting double the memory of prior generations, a
        dedicated multi-threaded applications processor with an over 400 percent
        increase in CPU power, and multiple hardware off-load engines. When
        paired with 5G WiFi, Broadcom's solution delivers the fastest cable
        gateway speeds and maximum coverage, eliminating dead spots in a
        subscriber's home.
    --  Full-Band Capture digital tuning technology and remote diagnostics:
        Integrated on-chip technology directly samples and digitizes the entire
        1GHz downstream spectrum of a cable plant, providing access to any
        channel anywhere. Remote diagnostics provides real time, unobtrusive
        diagnostic and spectrum analysis capabilities, without effecting user
        service on any of the 24 downstream channels.
    --  Improved performance: Digital tuning with advanced signal processing
        techniques that exceed the most challenging performance requirements
        demanded by operators.
    --  Bandwidth flexibility: Supports DOCSIS and digital video on any
        frequency eliminating limitations of "block" tuners. When combined with
        Broadcom's set-top box SoC with fast acquisition technology, video
        channels can be pre-tuned and users can enjoy the experience of
        Broadcom's FastRTV(TM) fast channel change technology.
    --  Integrated DECT: Provides low cost DECT 6.0 CAT-iq 2.0 hardware and
        system solution to provide robust, convenient and interoperable digital
        voice solution.
    --  Integrated upstream power amplifier: Delivers extended power output
        levels for robust connectivity under the noisiest plant conditions.
Availability

Broadcom is now sampling the BCM3384 and BCM33843. They are also available on reference platforms of multiple configurations with 1Gbps total capacity in and out of the home.  Both SoCs can be combined with a complete suite of Broadcom's 5G WiFi solutions.

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        About Broadcom
     

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo, and FastRTV(TM) are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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VIZIO Unveils Premium 42" and 54" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bars, Delivering Big Audio to Complete the Big Screen Experience

Full Sound Bar Line-Up Features Stunning Modern Design with Advanced Convenience Features like Bluetooth in a Range of Sizes to Fit Your HDTV

IRVINE, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, America's #1 Sound Bar company(1), today announced a line-up of premium home theater audio solutions highlighted by the new 42" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer and surrounds (S4251w-B4).  Designed to deliver a best-in-class audio experience that serves as the perfect complement for today's advanced HDTVs, VIZIO looks to further innovate the category with superior surround sound and new convenience features, such as a Display Remote and Bluetooth connectivity. Offered in a range of widths to match various screen sizes, VIZIO's latest audio offerings also include 54" Home Theater Sound Bars that match up in size with the rapidly growing HDTV category of 60" and larger.  Select models from VIZIO's 2013 sound bar collection will be on display at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV. 

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With a consistent focus on enhanced sound quality for today's thin HDTVs, VIZIO's new sound bars pack must-have technologies into a compact and modern industrial design.  Upwards of 102 dB of crystal clear audio with less than 1% Total Harmonic Distortion(2) resonates from the sound bars to match great picture with superior sound. The added convenience of built-in Bluetooth support gives consumers the ability to stream music to their VIZIO sound bar directly from Bluetooth-enabled smart phones, tablets or other audio playback devices. Understanding how consumers interact with their sound bars, VIZIO developed an innovative Display Remote, eliminating the need to squint across the room to view current input, adjust bass or enable the built-in DTS audio technologies. VIZIO's Display Remote is included with select sound bars and contains a built-in LCD display, making it easy to control sound bar settings while still relaxing on the couch.   

Packed with the latest audio technology, VIZIO's 42" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer and surrounds provides a best-in-class surround sound solution, able to satisfy even the discerning ears of serious audiophiles.  With integrated center, left and right front channels, a wireless subwoofer that can sit up to 60' feet away and two rear satellite speakers, the S4251w-B4 Home Theater Sound Bar envelops the living room in immersive, true cinematic audio.  Size-matched for 46" - 47" HDTVs, VIZIO's newest audio solution sports a stylish design and mounts under screens as a seamless extension of the entertainment experience.

"The new 42" and 54" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bars are engineered to elevate the consumer home theater experience to new heights at an unparalleled value," said John Schindler, VIZIO Vice President of Product Management. "VIZIO's new slim, modern, size-matched designs complement a range of HDTV sizes and are packed with technologies to amplify audio to match the visual experience consumers have grown to expect from their HDTVs."   

Further reinforcing VIZIO's position as America's #1 Sound Bar Company(1), the new 42" and 54" sound bars further amplify the TV-watching experience by providing audio enthusiasts with a substantial quality and clarity upgrade when compared to standard, thin-frame HDTV speakers.  The addition of new 54" sound bar models accommodates the explosive growth of the large-size HDTV category in America(2), by offering enhanced audio experience to compliment the visuals of 60" and larger units for a more cinematic experience. All VIZIO sound bars connect easily to most HDTVs with just one cable.

VIZIO's new 2013 sound bar offerings will be on display during 2013 CES at the Wynn Hotel's Mouton Ballroom by appointment only.  The 42" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with wireless subwoofer and surrounds (S4251w-B4) will be available at a $329.99 value with more information on the 54" models to be announced later this year. More information on VIZIO's CES announcements can be found at VIZIO.com/CES.

About VIZIO

VIZIO, Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. In Q2 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 shipping brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and in Q3 2007 became the first American brand in over a decade to lead in U.S. LCD HDTV shipments. Since 2007 VIZIO LCD HDTV shipments remain in the top ranks in the U.S. and were #1 for the total year in 2009 and 2010. In Q4 2012, VIZIO became America's #1 60+ inch HDTV company based on units sold. VIZIO is the #1 Sound Bar Company and is a top rated sound bar brand 2-years running by leading consumer publications. As VIZIO celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary, it remains committed to what it does best, focus on the consumer to deliver visionary products at a great value. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning consumer electronics that now include PCs and mobility products.  VIZIO's products are found at Amazon, Best Buy, BJ's Wholesale, Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with HDTVs" by J.D. Power and Associates and made the lists of Ad Age's Hottest Brands, CNET's Editor's Choice, CNET Best of CES 2011 - Television, Home Theater Magazine's Top Picks, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, PC World's Best Buy and Popular Mechanics Editor's Choice among many other prestigious honors. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit http://www.VIZIO.com.

© 2013 VIZIO,Inc.  The V, VIZIO, Thin + Light and all names, logos and phrases are registered or unregistered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  All rights reserved.

(1)Source:  The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service Based on Units Sold January - October 2012

(2)Source: Sound Pressure Level measured using pink noise at 1 meter, C-weighted.  Total Harmonic Distortion calculated as electrical measurement of amplifier distortion.

(3 )Source: America's #1 Large Size HDTV Company, The NPD Group Retail Tracking Service, January-September 2012, based on units sold

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CONTACT: VIZIO, Charley Fitzwilliam, The Brand AMP, +1-949-579-0405,  charley@thebrandamp.com, or Jim Noyd, Noyd Communications Inc., +1-310-951-3768, jim.noyd@noydcom.com

Web Site: http://www.vizio.com

Marvell and Global Consumer Electronics Leader Hisense Introduce New Generation of Smart TVs and Set-top Boxes with Google TV

Marvell's award-winning ARMADA 1500 series SoC platform continues to lead the way for global OEMs to deliver high-performance, low-power and affordable Smart TV devices for the mass market

LAS VEGAS and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced that the award-winning Marvell® ARMADA®()1500 series System-on-Chip (SoC) platform (88DE3100) is at the core of new Google TV products from Hisense, including the Hisense Pulse and the XT780 Smart TV series. Hisense's expanding U.S. footprint underscores Marvell's role in a growing global ecosystem for Google TV-enabled entertainment. Marvell and Hisense will demonstrate the new products - including the XT780, which has been recognized as a CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award Honoree - at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Booth Nos. 31423 (South Hall 3) and 7243 (Central Hall), respectively.

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"Our vision, belief and tireless efforts have enabled a breakthrough in Smart TVs by powering Google TVs with high-performance, high-quality, low-power and cost-effective semiconductor solutions for revolutionary entertainment experiences on the big Smart screen in homes around the world. Today, Marvell is extremely proud to see our hard work and collaboration with Google and our partner companies lead to the milestone of Hisense's entry into the Smart TV market worldwide," said Weili Dai, Co-Founder of Marvell. "I believe it will accelerate the adoption of big Smart screens to the masses, similar to the movement that led to the wide adoption of smartphones worldwide. We are very pleased to see Hisense, a leading global manufacturer, showcase the best that Marvell and Google have to offer on a world stage at CES, representing the company's foray into the U.S. market."

The Hisense Pulse with Google TV offers true plug-and-play versatility, with easy setup and connectivity right out of the box. Built on Android, Google TV delivers TV-optimized versions of consumers' favorite Google services: Chrome, Google Play, Search, PrimeTime and YouTube. Similar to Google's well-known Web search functionality, Google TV enables a new way to find the most relevant television content. Google TV can intuitively search and sort through millions of channels and shows across live television, content services, home networks, applications and the Web, discovering and delivering what is most meaningful to each viewer. Hisense also will be releasing a series of Smart TVs leveraging the Google TV platform in the first half of 2013, ranging in size from 42 inches to 65 inches, with a Qwerty remote control and touch pad. The new Google TV series will include breakthrough features such as Social TV and support for second screen displays.

"Hisense is very pleased to leverage Marvell's turnkey Smart TV technology and the popularity of the Google TV platform as we set out to introduce our Smart Home solutions to the U.S. market," said Peter Erdman, Vice President of consumer electronics, of Hisense USA. "The ARMADA 1500 chipset allows us to offer Smart TV products at an extremely competitive price point without sacrificing speed or quality. We're confident consumers will enjoy a world-class digital entertainment experience made possible by the combined technical contributions of Hisense, Google and Marvell."

"We continue to team with Google TV ecosystem partners such as Marvell to bring more ways to offer entertainment and Google services on your TV. With Marvell, we're able to offer a growing array of products at attractive price points," said Suveer Kothari, Director of Business Development for Google TV.

Powerful, energy-efficient, ultra-scalable and affordable, the ARMADA 1500 series SoC platform contains Marvell's highest-performing ARM v7-compatible PJ4B SMP super-scalar dual-core CPU. The chip is designed to enable PC-like processing power to support Web browsing with support for Flash(TM) and other key technologies - with the aid of more than 6,000 Dhrystone MIPS of computing horsepower, FPU v3.0, 512 kilobytes (KB) of L2 cache and NEON. With advanced, cell phone-like power management, the platform is also incredibly energy-efficient.

The ARMADA 1500 also contains Marvell's award-winning Qdeo® video processing for state-of-the-art HD and 3D video, including scaling, noise reduction, de-interlacing, low bit-rate Internet video enhancement and FRC, and color/contrast enhancement. The chip offers VMeta(TM), a multi-format video decoder that can decode up to two simultaneous 1080p streams, as well as a host of other video formats and containers.

About Hisense USA Corporation

Established in 2001, Hisense USA Corporation is a Georgia-based subsidiary of the Hisense Company Ltd., headquartered in Qingdao, China. Hisense USA offers a broad range of highly affordable consumer electronics products in the North American market, including televisions, refrigerators, air-conditioners, dehumidifiers, beverage coolers and freezers. In 2010 Hisense established an R&D center in Georgia to enable localized product development and innovation.

Hisense USA sells into retailers across North America, including hhgregg, Best Buy, Walmart, Costco.com, Canadian Tire and more. Around the world, Hisense has production bases in South Africa, Algeria, Egypt and sales offices in the USA, Europe, Australia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Hisense products are exported to over 130 countries and regions throughout the world.

About Marvell

Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a global leader in providing complete silicon solutions enabling the digital connected lifestyle. From mobile communications to storage, cloud infrastructure, digital entertainment and in-home content delivery, Marvell's diverse product portfolio aligns complete platform designs with industry-leading performance, security, reliability and efficiency. At the core of powerful consumer, network and enterprise systems, Marvell empowers partners and their customers to always stand at the forefront of innovation, performance and mass appeal. By providing people around the world with mobility and ease of access to services adding value to their social, private and work lives, Marvell is committed to enhancing the human experience.

As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit http://www.Marvell.com.

Marvell, the M logo, ARMADA, Qdeo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. VMeta is a trademark of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

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IO Announces Contract With Choice Hotels International, Inc.

PHOENIX, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IO, the leading provider of next-generation modular data center technology and services, today announced the company has been awarded a contract by Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the largest lodging companies in the world with 6,200 hotels in more than 30 countries and territories.

IO will provide Choice Hotels with Data Center as a Service (DCaaS(TM)) delivered out of the IO.Phoenix data center. This approach allows Choice Hotels to house all of their mission-critical systems, such as the total global distribution platform and reservations at IO without having to invest resources in maintaining its own data center.

"We have a longstanding commitment to invest in forward-thinking technology and high-caliber facilities that support our business as it continues to expand," said Patti Goodrich, VP of Enterprise Infrastructure for Choice Hotels. "With IO's Data Center 2.0 technology platform and their exceptional experience in delivering modular data center innovation, we are able to maximize our capabilities, decrease the risk of downtime in the future, and quickly deploy new capacity as needed for growth."

IO.Phoenix is the largest commercially available data center in the United States to achieve Tier III Design Certification from the Uptime Institute, a key selection factor for Choice Hotels. The organization now has access to a highly secure, 24x7, enterprise class data center at a fraction of the price of a traditional data center. Choice Hotels can use IO DCaaS to support cloud computing, high-availability applications, business continuity/disaster recovery, data center consolidation and other strategic technology initiatives within their organization.

"We considered expanding our own data center and found it wouldn't be nearly as cost-effective or reliable," added Goodrich. "With IO, we benefit from the economic, material and operational benefits that we could not otherwise realize. After we consolidate all of our systems with IO, we can put our primary data center building up for sale."

"IO DCaaS provides the completely resilient solution, always-on access that Choice Hotel requires to support their busy operation," said Rick Crutchley, Senior Vice President, DCaaS Sales for IO. "Our Data Center 2.0 technology also meets the ever increasing needs of Choice Hotels by supporting the ability to add data center capacity where and when it's needed to meet the growing demands of their business."

About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,100 hotels, representing more than 495,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 other countries and territories. As of March 31, 2012, more than 350 hotels were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing more than 30,000 rooms, and approximately 80 hotels, representing approximately 7,000 rooms, were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in approximately 20 other countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Hotel Collection membership program, travelers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at member hotels.

Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. web site, which may be accessed at http://www.choicehotels.com.

About IO
IO designs, engineers and delivers data center infrastructure for the world's largest enterprises, governments and service providers. IO owns and operates data centers for hundreds of customers, and has leveraged this experience to build a next-generation Data Center 2.0 cloud enabling technology platform. IO.Anywhere(TM) modular data centers provide enterprise-class infrastructure that can be delivered as Data Center as a Service and rapidly deployed as a product to customer sites anywhere in the world. IO developed the first data center infrastructure operating system, IO.OS®, to provide the intelligent control needed to maximize IT utilization, resiliency, energy efficiency and global data center performance. IO is a privately held company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information on IO, please visit us on the web at io.com.

Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and Ascend Collection are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International.

(C) 2013 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.

IO and the IO logo are trademarks of IO. © 2013.

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CONTACT: Anne Wolf, Sr. Vice President Global Marketing & Communications, IO, +1-602-685-6208, media@io.com; or Katie Watson, PR for IO, Porter Novelli, +1-408-439-2002, kwatson@vocecomm.com

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Innovative Computer Accessories With Sleek Scandinavian Design

STOCKHOLM, January 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    We at Penclic are happy to announce that we will be attending the Consumer Electronic
Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January 2013. After all the positive feedback we received at
CES last year, we are excited to return with our ever expanding range of computer
accessories. In 2013 Penclic will be present at booth #62017 at LVH.

    Penclic computer accessories are designed to enhance the way in which we interact with
computers. Penclic provide creative and efficient devices for our users, while also
implementing strong ergonomic enhancements into all of our products, providing a safe and
efficient user experience.

    Penclic Mouse - Perfect precision and speed is now at hand!

    The stylish Penclic Mouse takes the computer mouse to the next level. Penclic Mouse
looks, feels and moves like a pen, providing an amazing user experience. Penclic Mouse is
a sleek and comfortable mouse catering for all professional and home users. Its smooth pen
grip provides comfort and a relaxed working position for your wellbeing. Penclic are
pleased to announce the availability of our new Penclic Mouse with Bluetooth connection in
addition to the corded and wireless models. The Bluetooth capabilities allows for
connection without using up USB ports on the computer. The B2 is available in a stylish
white colour, a stark contrast to our other two black mouse models.

    Minimal size. Maximum comfort!

    Penclic Mini Keyboard combines contemporary Swedish design, function and ergonomics
without sacrificing comfort for size. An optimal 5mm profile thickness, full size, quiet
touch keys and reduced size are all added benefits which create a healthy working
position. The mini keyboard has been designed to increase user comfort and functionality
while also allowing users to free up much needed desk space. Enjoy the simple and sleek
design of Penclic Mini Keyboard.

    At CES Penclic will also show our new product, Penclic Numpad, for those of us that
can't live without the numerical function. It is perfect to use with your laptop or
connected to your Penclic Mini Keyboard.

    About Penclic

    Penclic AB is a Swedish company that combines the latest technology with sleek,
ergonomic design. Our products make your work by the computer more functional and more
efficient. We always aim for durability, quality and care. This way you can get
accessories that are as smart and innovative as yourself.

    For more information call +46-8-544-98-995, or visit us at http://www.penclic.se

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Broadcom Launches First 5G WiFi Wireless IPTV Set-top Box Platform

Compact Design Delivers Carrier-grade IPTV Video Content and Services Throughout the Home

News Highlights

- Enables carriers to deliver reliable HDTV programming to more devices in the home

- Delivers dramatic, standards-based, 5G WiFi speed and range improvements

- Provides small IPTV STB design for easy installation and placement anywhere in the home - without wires

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 2013 CES International -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the industry's first 5G WiFi Connected IPTV Set-top Box (STB) platform.  Supporting the latest IEEE 802.11.ac standard, Broadcom's 5G WiFi technology is now available paired with its IP STB system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology, enabling operators to wirelessly deliver high-quality HD content and services to more locations and with more reliability throughout the home.  Learn how Broadcom innovation is enabling the Connected Life at home, at work, and on-the-go at Broadcom@CES.

"Broadcom's ability to develop an 802.11ac IPTV platform greatly expands the capability for carriers to bring new TV programming and services to more screens in the home," said Dan Marotta, Broadcom Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Communications Group. "In a tiny box that can be wirelessly installed anywhere, Broadcom's technology leads the way for operators to give subscribers the ability to share content from mobile devices directly on the biggest screen in the home -- the TV."

By combining the Broadcom® BCM7241 IPTV STB SoC with the BCM43526 5G WiFi solution, Broadcom enables carriers to provide reliable whole-home, carrier-grade coverage for multi-room DVR, browsing, gaming, over-the-top (OTT) and other services.

Key Features:

    --  Dramatically improved range and coverage         : 5G WiFi delivers
        high-capacity, advanced error-correction and interoperable beam-forming
        technology to significantly improve wireless coverage and eliminate dead
        spots in a subscriber's home, reducing the instances of costly support
        calls or truck rolls.
    --  Full WiFi Display Miracast(TM) support:         Coupled with the
        dramatic power savings that 5G WiFi delivers for mobile devices,
        Miracast support allows content to seamlessly come alive on the big
        screen.
    --  Small footprint: Integrates both the STB and wireless chips in an
        ultra-small form factor design. Also includes optimized internal antenna
        design within a compact case that can be mounted horizontally or
        vertically.
    --  High performance         : The BCM43526 2x2 antenna arrangement supports
        up to 2x the throughput of existing Wi-Fi solutions. The BCM7241
        features 5000DMIPS total processing power, 1080p60 decode and OpenGL 2.0
        support to provide a powerful solution for multi-room DVR and enables
        new services such as browsing, gaming and OTT.
    --  Easy install         : Small form factor and wireless capability allow
        for simple setup and placement anywhere in the home enabling easy
        customer install.
Availability

The BCM7421+ BCM43526 wireless on motherboard (WOMBO) reference design is available now and can be ordered with the following part number: BCM97241USFF_V20.

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For more information on Broadcom 5G WiFi technology visit http://www.5gwifi.org.

        About Broadcom
     

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything® and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Broadcom Powers World's First Android 4.0 Set-top Box with Google Mobile Services

Korea Telecom Olleh TV Smart Set-top Box Offers New Suite of Android Applications

News Highlights

- Enables new Android-based services for Korea Telecom's Olleh TV Skylife satellite/IP service

- Delivers Google Play and other GMS applications on Android 4.0

- Powered by Samsung Electronics' SMT-E5015 Smart TV set-top box; based on Broadcom's MIPS-based BCM7356 SoC

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 2013 CES International -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the successful integration of Google Mobile Services with Android ICS on the Samsung Electronics SMT-E5015 Smart TV set-top box (STB), based on the Broadcom® BCM7356 satellite STB system-on-a-chip (SoC).  Learn how Broadcom innovation is enabling the Connected Life at home, at work, and on-the-go at Broadcom@CES.

"With the addition of Google Services, we are demonstrating our commitment in leading the industry to deploy entirely new connected TV applications and content to our subscribers," said Mr. JG Choe, Korea Telecom Deputy General Manager. "Being able to support Android 4.0 on Samsung Electronics' Smart TV set-top box enables us to bring an exciting range of previously mobile-only services to the TV."

To enhance the functionality of standard Android devices, Samsung Electronics' Smart TV STB met the additional stringent Compatibility and GMS Test Suites (CTS/GTS) for support of Google Mobile Service (GMS) on KT's Olleh TV Skylife (OTS) service.  Now, KT can offer subscribers new Android-based applications including Google Services (Play Store, Play Video, Play Music and Search).

"We are pleased to pass this important milestone. The close cooperation and support from Broadcom and Google was integral to this success," said Mr. ID Ham, Samsung Electronics, Vice President of STB SW R&D Leader. "Our Smart TV set-top box based on Android can now give operators like KT another exciting way to deliver a rich, interactive digital TV experience to their customers."

Key Features of KTOlleh TV Smart STB (developed by Samsung Electronics):

    --  Supports Android 4.0, and offers a range of Google Services.
    --  Includes Widevine DRM decryption of premium content.
    --  Provides side-by-side support with Alticast MHP/ACAP middleware for
        simultaneous delivery of satellite broadcast and IP-based content.
"This is a significant accomplishment in the development and deployment of new TV entertainment programming and services," said Dan Marotta, Broadcom Executive Vice President and General Manager, Broadband Communications Group.  "With a high level of focus and commitment by the Android teams at Samsung Electronics and Google, we were able to achieve the industry's first integration of GMS services on an Android set-top box. We are committed to further development of features and capabilities in our set-top box platforms to power the next generation of connected home devices."

Availability

Broadcom is currently shipping the BCM7356 hybrid IP/satellite set-top box solution in high volume production.

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        About Broadcom
     

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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    danabrz@broadcom.com     czegarel@broadcom.com

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