Sanyo Announces Two New 'Hello Kitty' Products: Coffee/Tea Maker and Toaster Oven; Strong Sales of Sanyo's First Four Hello Kitty Products Are Reported Following September's Line Debut.Business/Technology Editors IHS IHS (I.H.S.) first three letters of Greek spelling of Jesus; also taken as acronym of Iesus Hominum Salvator ‘Jesus, Savior of Mankind.’ [Christian Symbolism: Brewer Dictionary, 480] See : Christ IHS CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2000 IHS Booth L11731 - Sanyo has introduced two new "Hello Kitty" products: a Coffee/Tea Maker and a Toaster See intranet toaster and Video Toaster. (jargon) toaster - 1. The archetypal really stupid application for an embedded microprocessor controller; often used in comments that imply that a scheme is inappropriate technology (but see elevator controller). Oven. These additions bring the company's popular Hello Kitty line - featuring the smiling face of the world-famous cartoon cat - to a total of six small appliances. Sanyo's new, compact 3-cup Hello Kitty Coffee/Tea Maker (SAC-KT36, $34.95 SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ) makes it easy for on-the-go people to enjoy their favorite hot beverage at any time. The Sanyo Hello Kitty Toaster Oven (SK-KT7W, $59.95 SRP) is a space-saving, two-level convection toaster oven that toasts a "Hello Kitty Face" on each slice of bread. Sanyo has also announced strong sales of its first four "Hello Kitty" products, which began shipping in September 1999. These include the Hello Kitty Transformax(TM) 3-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner vacuum cleaner, mechanical device using a draft of air to remove dust, loose dirt, or other particulate matter from dry surfaces. It is especially useful on highly textured surfaces, such as carpets and upholstery, that are difficult to clean by wiping or brushing. , Hello Kitty Waffle See WAFL. Maker, Hello Kitty 2-Slice Pop-Up Toaster and Hello Kitty Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener Noun 1. pencil sharpener - a rotary implement for sharpening the point on pencils sharpener - any implement that is used to make something (an edge or a point) sharper; "a knife sharpener" pencil sharpener n . Sanyo's Hello Kitty line debut produced a tremendous demand by consumers, who grew up with the popular cartoon character, created in Japan by Sanrio in 1974. "The fourth quarter of 1999 proved to be a great sales period for Sanyo Hello Kitty small appliances at Sanrio retail stores nationwide," said Dani Johnston, marketing manager for Sanyo Home Appliances. "Sanyo has positioned this product line to meet the needs of households with children, as well as to appeal to consumers who grew up with the famous cartoon character. We anticipate a steadily growing demand for Hello Kitty products throughout the upcoming year." In 1997, Sanyo-licensed, pastel-pink Hello Kitty small appliances had a very successful introduction in Japan. In 1998, Sanyo further expanded its marketing of Hello Kitty small appliances to include Singapore, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. and Taiwan. Coinciding with Sanyo's U.S. product launch, 1999 was the 25th anniversary of Hello Kitty, and the character's appeal with adults as well as teenagers has continued unabated. The Hello Kitty Transformax(TM) 3-in-1 Vacuum Cleaner (SC-KT17, $89.95 SRP) boasts a unique design that enables the unit to transform quickly and easily from a stick vac to a portable canister to a hand-held vac. A powerful, ultra-quiet 700-watt motor takes tough jobs in stride Adv. 1. in stride - without losing equilibrium; "she took all his criticism in stride" in good spirits , and - at only 7-1/2 pounds - the vac is lightweight and compact enough to use virtually anywhere in the home or office. The SC-KT17 includes a four-stage filtration system with a technologically advanced micron filter. Also onboard is a 20-foot cord with quick cord release. The Hello Kitty Waffle Maker (HSK-KT1, $59.95 SRP) makes four Hello Kitty shaped waffles. It features a nonstick non·stick adj. Permitting easy removal of adherent food particles: a frying pan with a nonstick surface. nonstick Adjective surface for easy cleaning and removal, and a safety mechanism to prevent accidental lid closure. The unit stands vertically for convenient, space-saving storage. The Hello Kitty 2-Slice Pop-Up Toaster (SK-KT2, $34.95 SRP) toasts a "Hello Kitty Face" onto every slice of bread. Key features include a cool-touch exterior, six shade settings plus defrost de·frost v. de·frost·ed, de·frost·ing, de·frosts v.tr. 1. To remove ice or frost from: defrosted the windshield. 2. To cause to thaw. v. , a cancel button for Instant Off, self-adjusting bread guides, a removable crumb tray, and cord storage on the toaster bottom. The Hello Kitty Battery Operated Pencil Sharpener (PSN-KT1O, $19.95 SRP) features auto start when a pencil is inserted, plus super hard alloy cutting blades for extra-sharp pencils. A safety mechanism prevents operation when the shavings receptacle is removed. Four "AA" alkaline batteries (not included) supply power. Sanyo Fisher Company is a division of Sanyo North America Corporation, a subsidiary of Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., a $17 billion manufacturer and distributor of consumer and commercial electronics and electric products. Sanyo and Fisher products marketed in the U.S. by Sanyo Fisher Company include audio/video components, portable and mobile audio equipment, televisions, VCRs, cordless and PCS (1) (Personal Communications Services) Refers to wireless services that emerged after the U.S. government auctioned commercial licenses in 1994 and 1995. This radio spectrum in the 1. phones, dictation machines, digital still cameras, home appliances, LCD projectors, security video equipment and air conditioning systems. |
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