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DENVER, CO, September 13, 2006 - Cambridge
SoundWorks® announced the introduction of its SoundWorks®
Radio 820HD stereo table radio at the CEDIA EXPO in Denver,
Colorado today (Booth #579). The newest HD Radio receiver
brings together Cambridge SoundWorks' vast experience in the
high-performance table radio category with the newest technology
in radio broadcasting. The SoundWorks Radio 820HD will retail
for $299.99 and will be available for purchase in November.
Cambridge SoundWorks is a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative
Technology Ltd (Nasdaq: CREAF).
"As an innovator in the high-performance table radio category,
we were eager to reveal the benefits of HD Radio technology,
the first significant advance in radio since FM stereo," said
Rob Mainiero, general manager of Cambridge SoundWorks. "Using
our experience in building our signature sound, our SoundWorks
Radio 820HD offers the highest of fidelity and clearest of
reception with a beautiful design."
The SoundWorks Radio 820HD provides state-of-the-art technology
and programming. Cambridge SoundWorks' award-winning audio
performance, intuitive controls and efficient digital technology
provide an ideal platform to enjoy HD Radio broadcasting's
significantly improved listening experience and expanded local
programming. All with no subscription fees required. The SoundWorks
Radio 820HD's high performance and sleek design enable it
perform well in the widest variety of locations, bringing
HD Radio to the office, den, to the bedroom, living room and
beyond.
HD Radio at its Best
During the development of the SoundWorks Radio 820HD, special
attention was paid to ensure the best possible reception of
HD Radio broadcast. A unique-in-class telescoping antenna
supports the FM band, while a generously large internal ferrite
antenna supports the AM band. As a result, the SoundWorks
Radio 820HD will consistently deliver all HD Radio technology's
great new features: FM channels with near-CD quality sound,
AM radio with FM-quality sound, and extra HD2 multicast channels
featuring expanded formats. Plus there's up-to-the-minute
text information, such as artist and song IDs, traffic alerts,
sports scores and more. All with no monthly subscription fees
required.
"The new SoundWorks Radio 820HD table top is an excellent
product for consumers to discover the new world of crystal-clear
HD Radio broadcasting, which is growing dramatically across
the country," said Jeff Jury, chief operating officer, iBiquity
Digital Corporation, the developer and licensor of HD Radio
technology, the only digital technology approved by the Federal
Communications Commission for digital AM and FM broadcasting
in the United States. "The 820HD represents a significant
product offering in the rapidly expanding lineup of HD Radio
products available this year."
"With the SoundWorks Radio 820HD, Cambridge SoundWorks is
enabling consumers to discover HD Digital Radio in an unbelievably
high-quality way," said Peter Ferrara, president and C.E.O.
of the HD Digital Radio Alliance. "The Alliance's charter
is to accelerate consumer adoption of HD Radio, and we are
pleased that Cambridge SoundWorks is a partner in that effort,
enabling audiophiles and other discerning consumers to discover
the programming diversity and crystal-clear sound quality
that HD Radio brings - with no subscription fee."
True to Cambridge SoundWorks' heritage, the SoundWorks Radio
820HD is an acoustic marvel, sounding remarkably smooth and
clear. It will fill up even a larger room with rich sound,
yet is compact enough to fit easily on a small table. A convenient
auxiliary input allows owners the benefit of hearing their
MP3, CD, DVD player, or PC playback reproduced with the same
degree of clarity and accuracy.
Currently, over 3,000 U.S. radio stations have committed
to HD Radio broadcasting. Nearly 1,000 radio stations are
currently broadcasting primary signals with the digital HD
Radio system, reaching 75 percent of the U.S. population,
expanding to 1,200 stations and 90 percent of the population
by the end of this year. By the end of this year, the number
of stations broadcasting HD2 multicast channels with exciting
new music and news formats is expected to grow to 450 covering
the top 68 radio markets.
Pricing and Availability
The SoundWorks Radio 820HD retails for $299.99. It will be
available for purchase in November at Cambridge SoundWorks'
retail locations, at www.cambridgesoundworks.com,
or by calling 1-800-FOR-HIFI.
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