Leader in Innovative and Affordable Lifestyle CE Products to Launch All-New
HD Radio Offerings in August 2008
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(TM) 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.
About HD Radio Technology
HD Radio(TM) technology, digital AM and FM broadcasting, is
transforming the radio experience in ways never thought possible. Developed
by iBiquity Digital Corporation and supported by the leaders of the
broadcasting, consumer electronics, retail and automotive industries, the
technology is available to most Americans and is picking up momentum around
the world. HD Radio broadcasters offer a variety of innovative new
programming through multicast (HD2/3) channels; static-free, crystal-clear
reception on both AM and FM; and data services, such as text information,
i.e. artist names and song titles. More than 1,700 HD Radio stations are
currently on the air plus over 800 new FM multicast channels -- all
subscription free. For a full list of HD Radio stations and multicast
channels in your community, visit http://www.hdradio.com.
About Coby Electronics Corporation
Headquartered in Lake Success, New York, Coby is a manufacturer of
quality consumer electronics products. Since its inception in 1990, Coby
has risen through the ranks of the consumer electronics industry. Today,
the company is redefining the way consumer electronics products are
created, enhancing its ability to lead the industry through a challenging
economy. With the understanding of its customers' needs and desires, Coby
has developed a strategy of maintaining the lowest cost structure in the
industry without compromising the quality of its products. Within the past
decade, Coby's team of inventors, engineers and designers have earned a
number of U.S. patents and design awards, with several additional patents

pending. For more information, visit http://www.cobyusa.com.

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