Maspeth, NY, November 14, 2007 Coby Electronics Corporation, known for its stylish and sleek CE designs, has been honored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) with a prestigious Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award in the Furniture product category for the company's eye-catching 5.6-inch Digital Photo Frame with Quartz Clock (DP-5588). The beautifully-designed new unit will be on display at the Innovations 2008 Showcase, Booth #70621, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, January 7-10, 2008. The official announcement and unveiling of the Innovations honorees takes place at the 2007 International CES Press Preview in New York City on November 13. Coby and its winning product also will be featured on the CES website at www.CESweb.org/Innovations.
"We are thrilled to be honored by the Consumer Electronics Association with a coveted Innovations Award," said Robert F. Gee, Coby's Vice President of Marketing. "This award is a testament to Coby's dedication to bring to market products that are both affordable and innovative and we're excited that CEA has recognized our outstanding DP-5588 this year."
Coby's DP-5588 Digital Photo Frame with Clock is a great gift for the home, office and the world traveler. The award-winning product features a 5.6-inch TFT LCD color display digital photo frame with built-in MP3 player, integrated stereo speakers and attractive quartz clock. The timely new unit is the latest addition to Coby's extensive and fashionable collection of digital photo frames - now available in 5.6-inch (DP-562), 7-inch (DP772), 8-inch (DP-882) and 10-inch (DP-102) screen sizes - featuring clear frames with interchangeable white, black, brushed steel and wood faceplates to match any decor.
Consumer electronics is the most desirable gift choice of the season and Digital Photo Frames are among the hottest items on consumers' wish lists this year. With 31 billion digital shots forecasted for 2008, the Digital Photo Frame category is well-poised for even more impressive growth.
Coby continues to expand its range of product offerings in today's must-have categories, including Digital Photo Frames, Portable MP3 and DVD Players, allowing consumers to enjoy their photos, music, movies and games wherever they go.
Recognized as a top consumer technology awards program, the Innovations Awards highlight the most impressive product advancements in technology design and engineering. The Innovations Award program provides manufacturers and developers with the opportunity to have their products judged by an independent panel of respected journalists, designers and engineers.
Sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), this year's Innovations Award program distinguishes the best products in design and engineering in 32 categories, including: audio accessories, audio components, computer hardware, digital imaging, electronic gaming, furniture, home theater accessories, home theater speakers, integrated home systems, personal electronics, portable media accessories, portable media players, video accessories and wireless handsets.