Second Consecutive Award in the Mobile/Vehicle Electronics Audio/Video Category

Distribution Source : PRNewswire

Date : Wednesday - January 05, 2005

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Audiovox Corporation today announced that for the second year in a row, an Audiovox Mobile Video System has been named an Honoree in the CEA 2005 Innovations Award Competition. Designed to showcase the most innovative products in the industry, CEA gives the winners center stage at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Accepting the award, Patrick M. Lavelle, President and CEO of AEC said, ``We view the receipt of this award for the second year in a row as industry validation of our commitment to mobile video. We have established number one market share in this category by providing high quality and solution-savvy products. We have been in the forefront of every product evolution, introducing firsts in every category from overheads to bags. Our success has been the combination of market knowledge, innovative products, aggressive programs and access to technology. Our new Audiovox Shuttle System is just another example of that desire to lead.``

The Audiovox Shuttle System is a ``family`` of video products. The heart of the system is the screen with built in DVD player. Screen size options are 7, 8.5 and 10 inch. But that`s where the similarity to the other products on the market ends.

The Audiovox Shuttle System is designed for multi-applications in the home, office car, boat, etc. Simply snap the unit into the in car docking station (with TV tuner and FM modulator) and you have a drop-down install-type overhead. For use in the home, pop it into its Desk-Top Docking Station. For use in the kitchen there is an Under-Cabinet Docking Station.

Lavelle said the Audiovox Shuttle System is the next generation of mobile video and portable DVD products with its variety of docking stations that act as secure mounts for the screens and speakers and gives the consumer the versatility of a portable DVD wherever he wants it.

About Audiovox

Audiovox Corporation, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Audiovox Electronics Corporation (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 http://www.audiovox.com/.