Hand-Held TVs offer screen sizes from 1.8-5 in.
Press Release Summary:
Hand-Held Televisions are available in 4 models with 5, 3.5, 2.5, and 1.8 in. screens. All feature high-resolution color, built-in telescopic antenna, 68-channel air ready, and mini headphone jack. Model TFT5000, with 5 in. screen, is also equipped with built-in AM/FM radio. Units run on 4 AA batteries and include AC charger and AC/DC adapter for non-portable use.
Original Press Release:
Audiovox Enters the Hand-Held TV Market
Las Vegas NV - January 2004 - At the Winter Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Audiovox continued its diversification into the television market by introducing a line of hand-held portable TVs. "We are the leader in the mobile video market. We are in the home video market with under-the-counter TVs, LCD flat panel products and now plasma systems. We believe it's a natural segue for Audiovox to move into the hand-held TV market," says Ralph Etna VP Consumer Sales, Audiovox Electronics Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX).
Etna knows that because the Audiovox name commands a reputation for marketing quality video products, the company has a solid platform on which to launch its new hand-held models. "These products, one of which includes a built-in AM/FM radio, are competitively-priced, designed to appeal to our distributor base and their customers; they should increase sales and profits for our retailers."
Screen sizes range from 2.5 inches to 5 inches to accommodate the most popular consumer preferences. All are high-resolution and include AC/DC adapters for non-portable use. Delivery on most models is expected in early spring. MSRPs will run from $245 for the 5-inch model to $99 for the 2.5-inch model.
The 2004 Hand-Held TV Systems are:
o TFT5000 - With 5-inch screen (4:3), high-resolution color, built-in AM/FM radio, built-in telescopic antenna, 68-channel air-ready and mini-headphone jack. Includes AC charger and AC/DC adapter. Runs on 4AA batteries. MSRP: $245.00.
o TFT3500 - With 3.5-inch screen (4:3), high-resolution color, built-in telescopic antenna, 68-channel air-ready and mini-headphone jack. Includes AC charger and AC/DC adapter. Runs on 4AA batteries. MSRP: $185.00.
o TFT2500 - With 2.5-inch screen (4:3), high-resolution color, built-in telescopic antenna, 68-channel air-ready and mini-headphone jack. Includes AC charger and AC/DC adapter. Runs on 4AA batteries. MSRP: $110.00.
o TFT1800 - With 1.8-inch screen (4:3), high-resolution color, built-in telescopic antenna, 68-channel air-ready and mini-headphone jack. Includes AC charger and AC/DC adapter. Runs on 4AA batteries. MSRP: $99.00.
Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation (Nasdaq:VOXX). AEC is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and consumer electronics products. The company is number one in mobile video and places in the top ten of almost every category that it sells. Among the products marketed by AEC are mobile video systems, portable DVD players, flat-panel TV's, auto sound systems including satellite radio, vehicle security, and consumer electronics products such as extended range two-way radios, multi media products like MP 3 players, and home and portable stereos. The company markets its products through an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, 12-volt specialists, mass merchandisers and an OE sales group. The company markets products under the Audiovox, Jensen, Acoustic Research, Advent, Code Alarm and Prestige brands. For additional information, visit our web site at www.audiovox.com.
