REMINDER/U.S. Electronics: What's Next. Now. At CES 2004, Booth #9826.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

REMINDER...for Thursday-Sunday (Jan. 8-11)

2004 International CES

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

U.S. Electronics:

WHAT: U.S. Electronics, distributor of the BellSouth Products and XACT Communication(TM) product lines, is introducing some of the hottest new technological advances and designs in the world of telephones and personal two-way communicators - and other devices - from both brands at the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), booth #9826, January 8-11.

From BellSouth Products:

-- Introducing the world's first SMS Text Messaging Radio - a

combination text messager and 2-way voice communicator

(product code: 2176). With an incredible operating radius of

up to10-miles, this FRS/GMRS device creates a new niche market

in personal communications.

-- A premium edition 5.8 GHz multi-handset telephone system that

supports up to nine handsets - a growing trend in home and

small office/home office phone systems. The unit (product

code: GH5861EX) is modern and tastefully designed and is laden

with features - including caller ID, an answering machine with

four individual mailboxes and paging (from base to handset).

-- An Innovations 2004 Design and Engineering Showcase honoree,

this 2.4 GHz headset phone offers the latest in cordless phone

technology. The unit (product code: GHS240) was designed with

the dial buttons on the headset unit - freeing up the user to

multitask and move about their home or office in a comfortable

and natural manner.

From XACT Communication:

-- Building on the overwhelming success of the X2X WristLinx(TM)

2-way wrist communicator, XACT Communication has created the

X33X, its newest version which has been recognized as an

Innovations 2004 Design and Engineering Showcase honoree. The

chrome-finish watch allows for short-range (1-2 miles) voice

communication for family members and small groups wanting to

stay in touch at sporting events or just around the home and

neighborhood.

-- Pushing the style envelope again, XACT Communication will

unveil a flat and extremely thin FRS/GMRS unit- the first of

its kind. The device (product code: XFR350RD) features a

swivel belt clip and provides a four-mile range of crisp,

clear communication.

-- The launch of a new line of satellite radio personal consumer

electronics products.

DETAILS: Excellent photo and interview opportunities are available in U.S. Electronics' booth. To schedule an interview, contact: -0-

CONTACT: Ann Higgins/Scott Berwitz/Katie Bestenlehner
         KCSA Worldwide
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         CES ON-SITE
         CONTACTS: Scott Berwitz / Katie Bestenlehner / Henry Feintuch
         917-447-3000 / 917-327-8932 / 914-548-6924

WristLinx and XACT Communication are trademarks of XACT Communication. All other product names are the property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change.

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