Thomson multimedia Offers ``An Extraordinary Journey'' of Home Entertainment at Berlin Electronics Expo.Business Editors, High Tech & Entertainment Writers BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2001 Stunning Plasma Displays Also called "gas discharge display," a flat-screen technology that uses tiny cells lined with phosphor that are full of inert ionized gas (typically a mix of xenon and neon). Three cells make up one pixel (one cell has red phosphor, one green, one blue). , Hard Drive mp3 Jukebox A storage device for multiple sets of CD-ROMs, DVDs, tape cartridges or disk modules. Using carousels, robot arms and other methods, a jukebox physically moves the storage medium from its assigned location to an optical or magnetic station for reading and writing. , UDR UDR n abbr (BRIT) (= Ulster Defence Regiment) → fuerza de seguridad de Irlanda del Norte UDR (Brit) n abbr (= Ulster Defence Regiment) → Digital Video Recorder See DVR, DVD-R and DVD drives. , and TAK Interactive TV Showcase Breadth of Consumer Interest in New Technologies Next-generation giant 61-inch plasma displays, the expansion of integrated interactive television services to Germany, new digital mp3 and video recording products, and widescreen television receivers with integrated DVD players A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. are among the innovations and new product offerings from Thomson multimedia (Paris Euroclear: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 ) showcased at this year's Internationale Funkausstellung, Europe's largest and most influential electronics exposition that is now underway in Berlin. Thomson multimedia, provider of a wide range of video and enabling technologies, systems, and finished products and services to consumers and professionals in the entertainment and media industries, is displaying new lines of THOMSON products that will be marketed throughout Europe. Thomson is showcasing its new advanced product offerings under the theme "An Extraordinary Journey" at IFA Immunofluorescent assay (IFA) A blood test sometimes used to confirm ELISA results instead of using the Western blotting. In an IFA test, HIV antigen is mixed with a fluorescent compound and then with a sample of the patient's blood. Messe Berlin Hall 21, through September 2. THOMSON Wysius: Plasma Power and Digital Storage Solutions Thomson's Wysius next-generation line of Plasma displays, available in 42-inch, 50-inch, and 61-inch models, are now slimmer and lighter than ever and respond to growing consumer demand for television that you can literally hang on a wall. In addition to plasma, the new THOMSON Wysius line of monitors now includes two LCD screens -- including an innovative LCD/DVD combination unit. For easy time shift recording, Thomson will offer the hard-disc Wysius UDR (Unlimited Digital Recorder See DVR and CD-R. ) with 40 hours of TV recording capability in a convenient set-top device. The Wysius UDR can store TV programming and up to 8,000 digital photographs, and includes an electronic programme guide and the ability to initiate program recording remotely through a telephone connection. THOMSON Scenium: Expansion of Integrated Products The THOMSON Scenium home theatre line expands to include a new widescreen 36-inch TV/DVD combination television, a combination 200-watt home cinema amplifier with integrated DVD player and five speakers, a new DVD player with "Scene Again" and mp3 playback functions, and two new big-screen projection televisions. Exclusive to the Scenium line of television receivers are the colour Clip-On frames that allow consumers to customize the home theatre screen to match their home decor with one of seven different colours. THOMSON TAK: Interactive TV Building on the successful launch of the interactive TAK service and TV product line in France, Thomson will launch ADSL-ready TAK products and services (in conjunction with broadcasters) throughout Germany in early 2002. With TAK, Thomson is re-defining the television of today by providing full interactive services built right into the TV. With a TAK-equipped TV receiver, the viewer can easily (and without the cost of a subscription) interact and play along with programmes, display a TV programme guide, send and receive e-mails, and take advantage of personalised Adj. 1. personalised - made for or directed or adjusted to a particular individual; "personalized luggage"; "personalized advice" individualised, individualized, personalized information and entertainment services sent by broadcasters. THOMSON Lyra: Hard-disc mp3 Personal Jukebox The Personal Jukebox (also known as PJB-100 or Music Compressor) was the first commercially sold hard disk digital audio player. Introduced late in 1999, it preceded the Apple iPod and similar players. The first THOMSON product ready to take full advantage of mp3PRO, the enhanced version of the mp3 music compression format that doubles the amount of music in memory and improves the audio quality of compressed music files, will be the new LYRA Personal Jukebox (PDP (1) (Plasma Display Panel) See plasma display. (2) (Policy Decision Point) See COPS and XACML. (3) (Programmed Data P 2800), a combination portable mp3 player/storage device with a 10GB hard-disc drive that will hold hundreds of albums, thousands of songs, and can be used as a remote hard drive to backup data files for the computer. The LYRA Personal Jukebox will play mp3 files and will be mp3PRO-ready. Additionally, Thomson is offering a variety of flash-based mp3 players A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. and a personal CD player and five-disc digital minisystem that permit playback of mp3-encoded compact discs (created by computer). THOMSON Life: Portable Lifestyle Entertainment Products The materials, shapes, palette of colours, and features of Thomson's Life range make this line of portable entertainment products ideal for all parts of the home. Small and portable, the Thomson Life products are objects of desire for consumers. At IFA, Thomson is launching its first 36cm TV/DVD combination unit and is expanding its line of 25cm and 36cm colour television receivers that are water and grease resistant (and come in attractive colours that are perfect for the kitchen). World's Smallest Camcorder Thomson is unveiling a new line of digital camcorder products, combining the best technology with innovative design. The big newsmaker news·mak·er n. One that is newsworthy. in miniature camcorders is the Thomson VMD VMD [L.] Veterina´riae Medici´nae Doc´tor (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine). VMD abbr. Latin Veterinariae Medicinae Doctor (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) VMD Veterinary Medical Doctor. 270 -- the world's smallest camcorder, and an ideal miniature camcorder for professionals. Comparable in size to a compact camera (43mm x 115mm x 80mm), the VMD 270 utilizes the mini-DV format, weighs only 340g, and slips easily into a bag or jacket pocket. "Whether consumers are shopping for the most advanced digital video gear or an expressively designed addition to a kitchen or bedroom, Thomson multimedia is ready with a wide selection of attractive, easy-to-use, and compelling selections," said Pierre Mureau, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Thomson multimedia. "With our range of plasma and THOMSON Scenium products, we are ready to help consumers upgrade their home entertainment experience and take advantage of how digital technology can enhance life," Mureau said. This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. regarding prospects for the future that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual income to differ materially from those expected are the following: business conditions and general economic conditions; competitive factors such as pricing and marketing efforts of rival companies; timing of product introductions; ability of contract manufacturers to meet product price objectives and delivery schedules; legislative, regulatory, and industry initiatives that may affect planned or actual product features and marketing methods; and the pace and success of product research and development. For more information on the potential factors that could affect the company's financial income, please review the relevant SEC filings. About Thomson multimedia With sales of 9.1 billion Euros (U.S. $ 8.3 billion) in 2000 and 73,000 employees in more than 30 countries, Thomson multimedia (Paris Euroclear: 18453) (NYSE: TMS), provides a wide range of video (and enabling) technologies, systems, finished products and services to consumers and professionals in the entertainment and media industries. To advance and enable the digital media transition, Thomson multimedia has five principal activities: Digital Media Solutions, Displays and Components, Consumer Products, Patents and Licensing, and New Media Services. The company distributes its products under the popular THOMSON, RCA See RCA connector and video/TV history. and TECHNICOLOR brand names. For more information: www.thomson-multimedia.com. |
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