CEA'S 2006 Industry Forum Highlights the Latest Consumer Electronics Trends and Market Research; 2007 International CES Press Conference Slated for Monday, October 16.

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):

WHAT:      The Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA(R)) 2006
           Industry Forum is a three-day conference designed to
           inform, connect and educate consumer electronics
           professionals, industry analysts and media on the latest
           trends, technologies and legislation affecting the
           industry.

           Media highlights include:

             -- The 2006 Holiday Sales and Forecasts Presentation
                where CEA industry analysts reveal which products
                will be hot for the holidays at 9 a.m., Monday,
                Oct. 16.

             -- News and developments from the 2007 International CES
                will be featured at a CES press conference to be held
                at 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16.

             -- An exclusive Tour of the Oakland Port with a briefing
                on the cargo logistics process and other import/export
                issues takes place at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17.

             -- A luncheon keynote address by Mark Cuban, chairman and
                president of HDNet, will occur on Tuesday at noon.

             -- A range of interactive conference sessions on issues
                such as next-generation DVD, online shopping
                behaviors, energy consumption and defending technology
                freedom will be presented at this event.

WHEN:      Monday, October 16 - Wednesday, October 18, 2006

WHERE:     The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel, San Francisco, Calif.

WEBSITE:   For more information or to register, please visit
           www.CE.org/events

CONTACT:   Tara Dunion                 or        Sarah Szabo
           Phone: [phone]                   Phone: [phone]
           E-mail: [e-mail]                E-mail: [e-mail]

ABOUT CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the
           preeminent trade association promoting growth in the
           consumer technology industry through technology policy,
           events, research, promotion and the fostering of business
           and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100
           corporate members involved in the design, development,
           manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio,
           video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline
           communications, information technology, digital imaging,
           home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well
           as related services that are sold through consumer
           channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than
           $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available
           online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information
           about the consumer electronics industry.

           CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES -
           Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are
           reinvested into industry services, including technical
           training and education, industry promotion, engineering
           standards development, market research and legislative
           advocacy.

UPCOMING CEA EVENTS

    -- CEA Industry Forum
       October 16-18, 2006, San Francisco, CA

    -- New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled@NY
       November 8, 2006, New York, NY

    -- CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets
       November 14-16, 2006, Berlin, Germany

    -- EH Expo Fall
       November 15-17, 2006, Long Beach, CA

    -- Future of Television
       November 16-17, 2006, New York, NY

    -- CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
       January 6, 2006, Las Vegas, NV

    -- 2007 International CES
       January 8-11, 2007, Las Vegas, NV

    -- Digital Music Forum East
       March 6-7, 2007, New York, NY