Thomson and SIRIUS Team up With Bookshelf Audio, Home Theatre, and Kitchen Audio Products Ideal for Satellite Radio.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Thomson (EURONEXT:18453)(NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TMS TMS Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (alternative medicine for depression) TMS Test Match Special (sports - cricket) TMS Texas Motor Speedway TMS Transportation Management System TMS Toyota Motor Sales ) New SiriusConnect(TM) Home Products From Thomson Provide a Simple Way to Listen to SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Recognizing the surging popularity of satellite radio, Thomson today announced at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show that it has joined with SIRIUS Satellite Radio to deliver its extensive programming lineup on three RCA See RCA connector and video/TV history. and GE home audio devices. Planned for sale in second half of 2006 are an RCA Bookshelf Audio System, an RCA Home Theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. System, and a GE under-cabinet Spacemaker CD System - each with SiriusConnect(TM) Home capability to receive and navigate SIRIUS satellite radio programming. "Satellite radio is one of the fastest growing categories in consumer electronics, with SIRIUS experiencing outstanding year-over-year subscriber growth," said Michael D. O'Hara, Executive Vice President of Thomson. "We are convinced that SIRIUS customers are eager to listen to their favorite programs at home as well as in the car, and we have designed a series of connected solutions that will facilitate this new capability," O'Hara added. "Our partnership with Thomson will allow us to bring SIRIUS' exciting and diverse programming to more people through new and exciting products," said Bob Law, Senior Vice President and General Manager Consumer Electronics Division for SIRIUS. "Thomson is a proven leader in consumer electronics, and we are pleased to be working with them to help bring SIRIUS to the home." To receive SIRIUS programming on the RCA and GE audio products, consumers need to purchase a SIRIUS Satellite Radio antenna/receiver (suggested retail price $49.99) that easily connects to the specialized audio products along with a SIRIUS subscription. The new line of RCA and GE audio products with SiriusConnect(TM) Home are: --RCA RS2100 Bookshelf Audio System with "Rip & Go" Functionality: This 160-Watt bookshelf audio system with 5-CD changer Changer The name given to a clearing member that is willing to assume the opposite position of a futures contract within a larger alternative exchange, of which it also is a clearing member. features easy "Rip&Go" functionality to transfer CD audio at 2X "ripping" speed to a 256MB RCA flash mp3 player (included with the system) via USB port. SIRIUS Satellite Radio and FM Radio broadcasts can also be recorded on the mp3 player. This new system also enables wireless streaming of digital music from a user's PC to the bookshelf audio system using a USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. accessory transmitter that comes with the system. The RS2100 will be available this summer with a suggested retail price of $299. --RCA RTD RTD returned to duty (US DoD) RTD Rated RTD Ready to Drink RTD Richmond Times-Dispatch RTD Regional Transportation District RTD Research, Technological Development RTD Research and Technology Development RTD Real-Time Data 260 Home Theater System: This 1000-Watt system features a 5-DVD/CD changer, HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. output with high-definition up conversion, and USB port that allows the consumer to enjoy digital media such as music and photos. The RTD260 will be available this summer and has a suggested retail price of $299. --GE 75400 Spacemaker: This under-cabinet kitchen audio system includes CD player, an audio line input for expanded portable device entertainment playback options, and a counter light. The GE 75300 will be available this summer and has a suggested retail price of $119. Certain statements in this press release, including any discussion of management expectations for future periods, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements due to changes in global economic, business, competitive market and regulatory factors. More detailed information on the potential factors that could affect the financial results of Thomson is contained in Thomson's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. About Thomson - Partner to the Media & Entertainment Industries Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) provides services, systems and technology to help its Media & Entertainment clients - content creators, content distributors and users of its technology - realize their business goals and optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. The Group is the preferred partner to the Media & Entertainment Industries through its Technicolor, Grass Valley, RCA and Thomson brands. For more information: www.thomson.net. |
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