LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Coby(R) Electronics, the
leader in portable and affordable consumer electronics products designed to
fit every lifestyle, is introducing an all-new range of receivers that will
help put the power of HD Radio™ broadcasting into the hands of consumers
nationwide. The innovative, value-priced products will give users
effortless access to hundreds of new HD2 and HD3 channels and 1,700
crystal-clear AM and FM HD Radio stations -- all subscription free -- at
home, in the office, backyard or anywhere they want to be. Coby's new
line-up, including the HDR- 700 Portable HD Radio System and HDR-650
Component HD Radio Receiver, makes its retail debut in August 2008.
"Our new receivers are the perfect way for consumers to get in on the
HD Radio experience," said Mark Farish, Head of Marketing for Coby
Electronics. "We're excited to be among the very first manufacturers to
enter into this fast-growing CE category and to introduce our signature
feature-loaded products designed to help consumers capture the remarkable
sound quality and rich reception of HD Radio technology at the most
affordable possible price points."
Coby's new HDR-700 Portable HD Radio System is the first-ever cordless
HD Radio receiver. Offering up huge sound from its compact design, this
take-it- on-the-go system allows users to tune in to static-free digital
broadcasts whenever and wherever they wish. With splash-proof housing and
an integrated rechargeable battery, the HDR-700 can serve as the sole
entertainment system -- indoors and out! The small-scale unit also features
an SD card slot for digital MP3 playback. SRP $149.
And the company's HDR-650 Component HD Radio Receiver, the most
affordable HD Radio receiver on the market, is a sleek capsule-like unit
with a brushed- aluminum casing designed to complement existing stereo and
audio systems. The HDR-650 features a high-contrast digital LCD screen that
displays station, artist and song title information. With a built-in alarm
and sleep timer function, the HDR-650 is a diminutive receiver that offers
high functionality at a low price. SRP $99.
Coby remains "in tune" with today's most popular CE categories,
developing fresh products that meet the demands and enhance the lifestyles
of a wide range of consumers. In addition to its debut HD Radio receivers,
the company's latest assortment includes cutting-edge MP3 and MP4 players,
stylish Digital Photo Frames that feature MP3 players, Digital Photo
Keychains and wallet-sized Digital Photo Albums, portable compact DVD
players and a wide range of accessories, including brand-new,
Apple-licensed iPod docking stations.