Chestnut Hill Sound to Launch GEORGE(TM) Digital Sound System for iPod(R) at CES & Macworld.First System to Combine iPod Playback, Full Feature Wireless Remote, BANDLESS(TM) AM/FM AM/FM Amplitude Modulation / Frequency Modulation AM/FM Auto-Mapping/Facilities Management Radio and Alarm System The Rolling Stone's Keyboardist Chuck Leavell Chuck Leavell (born Charles Alfred Leavell, April 28, 1952) is an American pianist and keyboardist, who was a member of The Allman Brothers Band during the height of their popularity, a founding member of the jazz-rock combo Sea Level, a frequently-employed session musician, at Macworld NEWTON, Mass. -- Chestnut Hill Chestnut Hill may refer to: In geography:
CHS is exhibiting next week at Macworld where Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for the Rolling Stones Rolling Stones, English rock music group that rose to prominence in the mid-1960s and continues to exert great influence. Members have included singer Mick Jagger (Michael Phillip Jagger), 1943–; guitarists Brian Jones will be on hand at their booth #3101 on Tuesday, January 9. CHS will also participate in Digital Experience on January 7 and exhibit in iBiquity's booth #4616 of the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. during CES. GEORGE fully extends the famed iPod navigation with the industry's only wireless remote that fully controls iPod functions. GEORGE includes an AM/FM radio that features the market's only patent pending BANDLESS tuner as well as a multi-alarm system. GEORGE offers consumers the first digital audio system architected for field upgrades for future digital audio sources. The company also announced its first module: a consumer-installable, no subscription HD radio tuner licensed form iBiquity which will be available in 2H 2007. Chestnut Hill Sound developed GEORGE specifically to work with the iPod and it has been certified to meet Apple performance standards. GEORGE will George Frederick Will (born May 4, 1941) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning, conservative American newspaper columnist, journalist, and author. Education and early career Will was born in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Frederick L. Will and Louise Hendrickson Will. be available January 9, 2007 online at www.chillsound.com and available later this year at select retail stores for $549 and $599 MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) with a remote charging stand. "GEORGE is the first home system that gives consumers the same acclaimed ease of use as Apple's iPod," said Steve Krampf, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Chestnut Hill Sound. "We realized the iPod had set new standards for customer satisfaction and that all the existing home playback products did not offer acceptable remote control or extensibility. GEORGE also represents a significant change from the 'disposable' mentality of many contemporary consumer products. By building field updateable products, CHS is breaking new ground by giving customers a tangible way to maximize their consumer audio dollars." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Chuck Leavell, keyboard player for the Rolling Stones and CHS advisory board member, "As a compact music system GEORGE's sound is the closest to what I hear in the studio when recording. GEORGE was voiced by audio professionals to more closely approximate the way music was originally recorded by emulating the multi-amped "2.1" systems which are now broadly used for recording. CHS is clearly demonstrating a commitment to create digital sound innovations that will define next-generation home audio." CHS also announced its first optional upgrade module for GEORGE - a consumer-installable, no subscription HD radio tuner which will be available in 2H 2007. HD radio is transforming AM/FM broadcasting with a vastly increased number of channels, dramatically improved sound quality and an array of new data services. About GEORGE GEORGE's patent pending features include a removable front panel that serves double duty as an intuitive remote for iPod, radio and alarm clock functions. The wireless remote supports enhanced iPod navigation, including "jump buttons" to navigate personal music database quickly. GEORGE's BANDLESS AM/FM radio allows users to organize stations based on personal interests like sports, news, talk, etc. The wireless remote works between four and six hours and can be recharged in its dock on GEORGE's front panel or in the optional charging stand. The multi-alarm system is equipped with independent volume control so if the radio volume is low, the alarm will still chime chime, in music: see bell. via either an internal or separate volume control that the user programs separately. GEORGE offers snooze and mute features as well. GEORGE is simple to operate; consumers insert their iPod into GEORGE's built-in Universal Dock for iPod, which automatically downloads all the meta data. If the user inserts the original iPod a second time, and it has not been re-synced, GEORGE will use the original data stored in the database without the need to reload (1) To load a program from disk into memory once again in order to run it. Reload is entirely different than reinstall. Reinstall means that you have to run the install program from a CD-ROM or floppy disk and perform the installation procedure over again. . If the user inserts a different iPod onto GEORGE, it will replace the old iPod database with the new one. GEORGE supports 4G iPod and later with full remote and charging capability. Older iPod models and the iPod shuffle The smallest and most basic iPod, and the only iPod without a display screen. Designed for people who just want to press start and play their tunes sequentially or at random, the shuffle holds up to 240 songs in 1GB of flash memory. are supported via the line in jack. Designed to service today's digital audio use and lifestyle pattern GEORGE is compatible with multiple audio sources and its remote control gives it the smallest footprint in the category for nightstand night·stand n. See night table. or coffee table placement. GEORGE was specifically architected to accommodate future digital devices through a rear panel USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB. that supports both hardware and software upgrades. GEORGE contains a line in jack for devices such as CD players and other MP3 players. It also includes a pre-amp jack out to support the installed base of larger audio systems to enable the iPod to serve as a fully remote controlled "juke box" with a high-quality AM/FM radio. GEORGE comes standard in white but consumers can visit www.chillsound.com for optional finishes including cherry, mahogany and maple wood finishes. These finishes are easily installed using a Philips screwdriver that is included. About CHS Based in Newton, Massachusetts, Chestnut Hill Sound is defining digital audio for the home by providing breakthrough solutions for a new generation of listeners. The company has created the world's first central platform for the playback of digital audio content. Its flagship product GEORGE is the only digital audio system that enables users to easily access, fully control and conveniently listen to their iPod music collections. CHS was founded by audio and technology pioneers seasoned in developing and producing professional and consumer digital audio systems, computer software and building and managing early-stage technology companies. For more details visit: www.chillsound.com Chestnut Hill Sound, GEORGE and their respective logo designs and BANDLESS are trademarks of Chestnut Hill Sound Inc. Apple and iPod are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. |
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