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Panasonic Unveils Smart VIERA WT600 - World's First(1) Ultra HD TV with 4K(2) 60p Input Designed Based on HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort(TM)1.2a Specifications

WT600 is the first 4K Ultra HD TV in the world with a 4K 60p input designed based on HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort(TM)(3) 1.2a specifications offering outstanding picture quality and a wide range of other Smart VIERA innovations

NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, a leader in High Definition technology, unveiled today the Smart VIERA TC-L65WT600, the world's first Ultra HD TV with a 4K 60p input designed based on HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort(TM)1.2a specifications. Offering up to 60 frames per second 4K playback, the WT600 is the ultimate choice for consumers looking to access the next level in home entertainment, or for anyone for who picture quality is imperative.

The 65-inch class (64.5 inches measured diagonally) Panasonic Smart VIERA WT600 Ultra HD TV will be available in mid-October on shop.panasonic.com (http://shop.panasonic.com/pr/tc-l65wt600) and at select retailers.

With its THX(TM)(4) 4K certification, the Smart VIERA WT600 is perfectly tailored for home cinema enthusiasts. The WT600 panel's 2,400 Back Light Scanning (BLS) technology provides incredibly high motion sharpness, even in fast action scenes. The TV also features a minimalist design, with a thin metal frame that focuses attention on the stunning 4K images. Even when not in use, the WT600 presents an elegant and stylish addition to the living room.

4K Content at Your Fingertips

The WT600 offers access to a wide range of 4K content to make the most of its screen innovations allowing users to dramatically expand their 4K experience with not only video content, but also groundbreaking games, Internet content, and their photos, all in stunning 4K quality(5).

The next generation 4K 60p input, designed based on HDMI 2.0 and Display Port(TM)1.2a specifications, helps assure compatibility with future 4K-players, set-top boxes and next-generation gaming consoles.

PC gaming enthusiasts can easily connect their PC to the WT600 via the 60p-capable DisplayPort(TM), allowing them to enjoy the latest blockbuster games in incredible detail and with high motion clarity.  The WT600's built-in HTML5 web browser can also show Internet pages in crisp 4K quality(5).

As an industry leading-edge technology, the WT600 has a built-in 4K H.264 (MPEG4) decoder, which not only enables the playback of 4K video files via USB and SD Memory Card, but - even more importantly - enables the playback of 4K content directly from the Internet(5).  Photo enthusiasts can access their photography either via an SD card with the 4K Photo Viewer SD(6), or use 4K Swipe & Share(6) to wirelessly transfer photos from their mobile phone or tablet in Ultra HD resolution.

Superior 4K Image Quality

To ensure the best 4K home cinema viewing experience, the WT600's THX4K(TM)-certified 4K display demonstrates its ability to reproduce the colors, tones and resolution intended by the Hollywood directors. With 4K Intelligent Frame Creation, the WT600 achieves smooth panning of up to 120 frames per second, even with Ultra HD sources. Panasonic's 4K Ultra HD TV also analyzes complex scenes - with movement from a variety of directions - and optimizes each object independently.

The Local Dimming Pro enhances overall image by improving control of details in both darker and brighter areas. Meanwhile, the new 4K Fine Remaster Engine maximizes the image quality for content created with resolution lower than 4K. The circuit processing technology produces images with higher definition by interpolating the missing parts of the images and re-producing the non-existent data, bringing them to a level of quality that approaches 4K sources.

The WT600 features ISFccc Calibration Mode(10) and is compatible with CalMAN(TM) calibration software, ensuring precise color neutrality. The Panasonic TV Remote 2 App also offers Smart Calibration, a powerful function which enables the viewer to set detailed correction curves for gamma, white point, and color saturation on the TV via their Android or iOS(7) Smartphone or tablet.

Easy Operation

Thanks to the intuitive user interface, the WT600 is designed to ensure your Smart TV experience is as easy as possible. The personalized My Home Screen feature enables every family member to easily access their TV favorites through their own personalized home screen.

Following the success of the Smart VIERA My Home Screen feature, Panasonic has also developed new pre-set Home Screens. The Smart VIERA Home Screen Collection function offers users quick and easy access(8) to content from their favorite providers including YouTube.

The WT600's control and input options are further boosted with the innovative Voice Interaction feature, allowing users to control their TV by speaking into the microphone of the touch pad controller, or into a smartphone or tablet with the installed Panasonic TV Remote 2 App. This allows users to quickly access their internet content or browse their home network for their favorite music, video and photo. In addition, the photo-sharing capabilities of Swipe & Share mean that users can share images in 4K-resolution on the WT600's large screen with just a swipe of their finger(6).

Advanced Networking and Connectivity

As with all Smart VIERA TVs, the WT600 features built-in Wi-Fi as a standard. Users can quickly and easily access multimedia content on their home network via DLNA streaming, as well as the Apps for the Smart VIERA platform with its continuously expanding range of Smart TV applications including popular social networking TV apps such as Facebook, Twitter and Skype(TM). With the WT600's automatic pop-up camera, video calls can be made with just the click of a few buttons.

The WT600 includes a 4K web browser. For easy text and web address input, users can connect a keyboard to the WT600, using a USB adapter or wirelessly via Bluetooth(TM)(9). The Bluetooth(®) module provides users with additional wireless connectivity options, allowing them to connect compact speakers or headphones.

Chance to Win a WT600

To celebrate the launch of Panasonic's new Google Plus page, consumers will be given a chance to win(11) a Smart VIERA WT600 Ultra HD TV. Visit Panasonic's Google Plus page at http://www.bit.ly/panaplusto learn more.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

Based in Newark, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray Disc players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness, Personal Care and Beauty products.

Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. In the 2012 Interbrand Annual Best Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped four spots to number six (http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2012-Report.aspx). Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicusa, and additional company information for media is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

(1)( )As of September 4, 2013

(2 )Actual resolution: 3840 x 2160p

(3 )DisplayPort is a trademark owned by the Video Electronics Standards Association in the United States and other countries.

(4) THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. registered in some jurisdictions.  The THX 4K DISPLAY logo is a trademark of THX Ltd.  All rights reserved.

(5 )USB 3.0 is required and provides 4K input up to 30p.  Picture resolution will depend on its original source.  Viewing experience varies depending on the Internet connection.

(6 )Picture resolution will depend on its original source and the content may vary depending on the file format.

(7 )Supported OS: iOS 5.0.1 or later, Android 4.0 or later

(8) Access to a broadband Internet connection is required to access apps for Smart VIERA features.

(9 )HID (Human Interface Device Profile) complaint keyboards are available.  A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) complaint audio devices are available.

(10) ISF and IMAGING SCIENCE FOUNDATION are Trade Marks owned by Imaging Science Foundation, Inc.

(11)NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  Open to legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.) 18 years and older.  Contest ends 10/25/13.  Visit http://www.bit.ly/panaplus for Official Rules, including odds and prize descriptions, and more information on how to enter which will be posted on or around 9/25/13.  Void where prohibited.

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CONTACT: Press: Chris De Maria, christopher.demaria@us.panasonic.com, 201-348-7182

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Sony Launches World's First 4K Ultra HD Video Download Service and Expands 4K Ultra HD TV Line

Sony continues to lead the 4K Ultra HD market with new products and services

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony today launched the Video Unlimited 4K service, the world's first and only 4K Ultra HD video download service, with access to an expanding library of native 4K Ultra HD feature films and TV shows.

Beginning with a selection of more than 70 full length native 4K Ultra HD feature films and TV shows from Sony Pictures Entertainment and other notable production houses, Video Unlimited 4K will offer customers the option to rent and purchase content for download on Sony's 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X1) for playback on Sony 4K Ultra HD televisions.

To coincide with the debut of the Video Unlimited 4K service, Sony today expanded its 4K Ultra HD TV line-up with the addition of the X850A series, available in 55- and 65-inch screens (models XBR-55X850A and XBR-65X850A). With four times the resolution of Full HD and Sony's unique TRILUMINOS Display, the new X850A incorporates a slim bezel with an elegant design without the integrated magnetic fluid speaker system in the X900A series (models XBR-55X900A and XBR-65X900A) now on the market. This new design offers customers the flexibility of connecting to an existing or separate home theater system.

"We have been spearheading the advancement of 4K Ultra HD technology from the start, and have now reached another milestone as promised with the Video Unlimited 4K service going live," said Sony Electronics President and COO Phil Molyneux. "Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs featuring our exclusive TRILUMINOS Display have been receiving amazing feedback and now we are bringing the most immersive entertainment experiences to new audiences right in their living rooms."

About Video Unlimited 4K
Sony Entertainment Network's Video Unlimited 4K download service is now live, offering feature films, movies, short-form videos and TV shows in native 4K Ultra HD resolution for download to consumers with a Sony Ultra HD Media Player and Sony 4K Ultra HD TV. Feature films and TV episodes have been prepared with the ultimate picture and surround sound quality in mind, carefully optimized for the best viewing experience. Over 70 feature films and TV shows are now available through the service, with a library of more than 100 expected to become available in 4K Ultra HD before the end of the year.

Available now on the service is the hit TV show Breaking Bad, as well as movies including Moneyball, Think Like A Man, Premium Rush, Ghostbusters, The Amazing Spider-Man, Funny Girl, The Guns of Navarone, and many more.

Commenting on the announcement, Chris Cookson, President of Sony Pictures Technologies said, "Sony Pictures has been working in 4K for several years. 4K mastering and restoration allows us to capture and convey more of the information from a film's original 35mm negative, while new 4K cameras like the F65 offer higher resolution and expanded color palettes to help us create ever-more immersive experiences for audiences in theaters and at home."

Video Unlimited 4K will feature the hottest new releases for rent or purchase, including upcoming releases like This is the End, After Earth and Elysium. Owners of the Sony 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X1) will receive updated content over the internet, enabling them to rent or purchase the latest entertainment.

The cost for TV episodes is $3.99, while feature films start at $7.99 for a 24-hour rental, or $29.99 for a purchase. Select purchased titles include an UltraViolet(TM) digital version of the movie or TV show, enabling consumers to further enjoy their content on the go (in high definition or standard definition).

The Video Unlimited 4K download service is now accessible when using the Sony 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X1) with Sony XBR-55X900 and XBR-65X900A Ultra HD TVs and the soon to be shipping XBR-55X850A and XBR-65X850A models.

A program is now available for owners of the Sony 84-inch 4K Ultra HD TV (XBR-84X900) to gain access to the Video Unlimited 4K download service. Details on a program for Sony 4K projector (VPL-VW1000ES) owners will be announced at CEDIA later this month.

About the Sony 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X1)
The Sony 4K Ultra HD Media Player is used to access, download, store and play back 4K content from the Video Unlimited 4K service. With a built-in 2TB hard drive, the FMP-X1 Media Player can store up to 50 feature films in native 4K resolution and uncompressed surround sound, with the ability to expand this by connecting an additional external USB hard drive available separately.

The player comes pre-loaded with 10 bonus feature films and video shorts that owners can watch immediately at no additional charge, including Bad Teacher, Battle: Los Angeles, The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Karate Kid (2010), Salt, Taxi Driver, That's My Boy, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Other Guys and Total Recall (2012). The FMP-X1 Media Player is exclusively compatible with Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs and available for $699, or $499 if purchased together with a Sony 4K Ultra HD TV.

About Sony 4K Ultra HD LED TVs
Featuring four times the resolution of Full HD (3,840 x 2,160 pixels), Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs have the highest resolution picture Sony has ever produced on a TV.

Unique to Sony, TRILUMINOS Display creates incredibly true, natural shades of colors, for vivid images with a heightened sense of depth.

Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs upscale favorite TV shows, DVDs and Blu-ray(TM) movies - even YouTube® clips and smartphone videos - for higher quality, stunning results. The new 4K X-Reality(TM) PRO chip enhances HD (and lower resolution) images by analyzing and refining images with beautifully natural detail and astounding color. The latest Reality Creation database and Super Resolution processing breathes new life into everything seen by the eye with phenomenal 4K resolution.

All models are Wi-Fi® enabled and offer a wide range of internet connected services including Sony's smart connect solutions, supporting cross-device connectivity between mobile devices and their TV. With features such as One-touch mirroring and TV SideView®, Sony's XBR-series TVs provide greater control and additional content options by interconnecting media sources across the home and mobile entertainment ecosystem.

The new Sony XBR-55X850A (55-inch) and XBR-65X850A (65-inch) will be available next month through Sony Stores and select authorized retailers nationwide for $3,499 and $4,999 respectively. Pre-orders are being accepted now at: http://www.sony.com/newTVs.

The Sony XBR-55X900A (55-inch) and XBR-65X900A (65-inch) 4K Ultra HD LED TVs now cost $3,999 and $5,499 respectively.

About Personal 4K Ultra HD Content
After pioneering 4K technology in the professional field and bringing it into consumers' homes through televisions and films, Sony is now also applying the technology to personal video for the first time with its new 4K Handycam consumer camcorder (FDR-AX1). Consumers have been enjoying personal photos in 4K Ultra HD resolution and they can now capture their family memories in the highest resolution video quality available.

About Sony 4K Ultra HD Advancements and Offerings
At the cutting-edge of 4K Ultra HD technology, Sony has been leading in providing full 4K "scene to screen" solutions, delivering incredible viewer experiences exactly as the creative professionals intended. Advancements include:

    --  March 2005 - Introduced first 4K<s> </s>cinema projectors; now more than
        15,000 Sony 4K projectors  installed in theaters worldwide;
    --  April 2011 - Announced the Sony F65 digital motion picture camera with
        an 8K image sensor, the flagship of Sony's professional camera line with
        numerous feature film and TV productions currently in production;

    --  September 2011- Announced the world's first 4K Ultra HD home cinema
        projector (VPL-VW1000ES);
    --  January 2012 - Released a Blu-ray player (BDP-S790 ) that can upconvert
        1080p images to near-4K, and can be used to up-convert the over 7,000
        Blu-ray Disc titles currently in distribution;
    --  September 2012 - Announced the first ever 84-inch 4K Ultra HD TV
        (XBR-84X900) - started shipping in Nov. 2012;
    --  Sony introduced the world's first 4K Ultra HD video player, the
        precursor to the FMP-X1 model, and bundled it with the 84-inch 4K Ultra
        HD TV (XBR-84X900);
    --  November 2012 - Introduced the F5 and F55 professional 4K cameras -
        started shipping Feb. 2013;
    --  January 2013 - Introduced Vegas Pro(TM) 12  with native 4K editing
        support;
    --  January 2013 - Announced the 65- and 55-inch 4K Ultra HD TVs
        (XBR-55X900A and XBR-65X900A) - started shipping May 2013;
    --  January 2013 - Announced "Mastered in 4K" collection of Blu-ray titles
        from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, optimized for upscaling on Ultra
        HD TVs;
    --  January 2013 - Showcased a glimpse of future technology - the world's
        first 56-inch 4K OLED TV and 4K Handycam camcorder;
    --  April 2013 - Released 4K Media Player (FMP-X1) - started shipping July
        2013;
    --  April 2013 - Announced Video Unlimited 4K service
    --  April 2013 - Unveiled a prototype professional 4K OLED monitor;
    --  May 2013 - Started shipping XBR-55X900A and XBR-65X900A 4K Ultra HD
        televisions;
    --  July 2013 - Began shipping 4K Ultra HD Media Player (FMP-X1 4K);
    --  September 2013 - Launched Video Unlimited 4K download service with
        native 4K content;
    --  September 2013 - Added two more Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs to the line-up
        (XBR-55X850A and XBR-65X850A);
    --  September 2013 - Announced world's first consumer 4K Handycam camcorder
        (FDR-AX1) priced under $4,500;
    --  September 2013 - Introduced new professional 4K handheld camcorder
        (PXW-Z100).
Sony to Support HDMI 2.0 Industry Standard
Sony is prepared to support the HDMI 2.0 specification on its line-up of 4K Ultra HD televisions with an easy firmware update to be available over the Internet by the end of this year.

Just released by the HDMI Forum, the HDMI 2.0 industry standard offers a significant increase in bandwidth, providing features such as life-like video resolution, making it ideal for fast-moving 4K Ultra HD 60p content such as sports.

New Sony High Definition Internet TV

In addition to the new 4K Ultra HD TV models, Sony today also added a 65-inch screen (model KDL-65W850A) to its W series of LED BRAVIA televisions for those looking for an amazing high definition experience. The new KDL-65W850A will be available next month through Sony Stores and select authorized retailers nationwide for $2,999. Pre-orders are being accepted now at: http://www.sony.com/KDL-65W850A.

The W series of LED BRAVIA televisions includes the KDL-W650A, KDL-W802A and KDL-W900A models. All are Wi-Fi enabled, with the W900A TV incorporating NFC features of the X-series, TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality PRO(TM) picture engine and active 3D capability.

For more information, visit http://www.sony.com/4KTV.

For high-resolution product images, visit http://www.sony.com/news.

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CONTACT: Elizabeth Boukis, Sony Electronics Inc., (408) 352-4593, lizabeth.boukis@am.sony.com OR Ray Hartjen, Sony Electronics Inc., (408) 352-4818, ray.hartjen@am.sony.com, OR Rob Manfredo, Sony Electronics Inc., (201) 930-6032, rob.manfredo@am.sony.com, Greg Belloni, Sony Network Entertainment, (650) 295-6446, greg.belloni@am.sony.com

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Sony Introduces World's First Curved Screen LED Television

65-inch Curved LED TV Provides Immersive, Cinematic Experience for the Home, With Brilliant TRILUMINOS Display

Multi-angle Live Speaker Delivers Revolutionary Surround Sound from Front-Facing Speakers

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Sony introduced the world's first curved screen LED television, model KDL-65S990A. Available in October at Sony Stores and select electronics retailers nationwide for $3,999.99, the KDL-65S990A provides an all-in-one cinematic experience for the home, combining a subtly curved visual panel with Sony's acclaimed TRILUMINOS® Display color system for accurate, deep, vibrant colors, and a powerful angled surround sound speaker system to complete the home theater like never before.

"Sony has a storied history of innovation, particularly in the television category," said Mike Lucas, senior vice president of Sony Electronics Home Entertainment & Sound division. "The gentle curve of this television borrows from the screen technology found in movie theaters, and provides an immersive experience that makes viewers feel as if they are truly part of the action and in the moment of the scene they are watching."

A new cinematic experience evolves in the living room
The unique curved screen of the Sony KDL-65S990A creates a new way for viewers to experience their favorite movies, sporting events, television programming and video games. The edge-to-edge curved construction is engineered to provide a greater sense of the picture's depth of feel, and allows for a wider viewing angle so there is not a bad seat in the house. 

Color has never been so real
The KDL-65S990A features TRILUMINOS® Display, a color technology unique to Sony, and creates incredibly true, natural shades of colors - just the way directors, cinematographers and producers want viewers to see them. Hard-to-reproduce reds, greens and blues are displayed beautifully, so landscapes and seascapes look more vivid, richer and more intense. Faces look better, too, with satisfyingly natural skin tones. It's all thanks to a new-generation TV panel that makes colors pure and more distinct; giving images a heightened texture and a true, life-like feel to everything you watch.

Color, clarity and detail at their best
Sony's X-Reality(TM) PRO picture engine allows the KDL-65S990A to present stunning picture quality with a wide range of detail, whether viewers are watching movies on Blu-ray Disc, regular cable or satellite TV broadcasts, web videos or low-resolution smartphone clips. Sony's latest-generation processing engine analyzes, cleans and refines images, restoring beautiful results from any source with more natural detail, richer colors and high contrast. The latest Sony innovations in its Reality Creation database and Super Resolution processing optimize images for incredible detail and sharpness, in both 2D and 3D.

Precisely-angled surround sound powerfully rich and immersive
The KDL-65S990A contains Sony's powerful signal processing technologies which transform any audio source into surround sound. Additionally, the S990A features a 4-channel Multi-angle Live Speaker configuration that provides sound you might expect from a dedicated surround sound system, enhancing your viewing experience. A total of eight front facing speakers (six front and two surround) are angled in multiple directions for a surround sound experience that is superior to a conventional slim, "flat panel" TV.

The inward facing speakers are precisely angled to deliver specific sounds, such as voice dialogue, directly towards viewers while the outwards angled speakers push sound outwards to fill the room and wrap audiences with clear, full-range surround sound, powered by Sony's power signal processing S-Force Front Surround technology. This Multi-angle Live speaker construction also features dedicated tweeters to create smooth, rich, satisfying audio with little distortion.

New ways to use your TV with Smart Connect
The KDL-65S990A also incorporates Smart Connect, Sony's solution for enhancing cross-device connectivity between BRAVIA® televisions and smartphones or tablets (Android(TM)/iOS). With consumers increasingly using smartphones to take pictures and tablet devices to surf the web, Sony has developed new features such as One-Touch Mirroring and the TV SideView(TM) app to allow users to enjoy sharing and browsing experiences on their large screen TVs.

By briefly touching an NFC-capable phone to the One Touch remote control, users can instantly establish a simple wireless connection with the TV allowing them to view the content on their smartphone's screen on their BRAVIA® television.

TV SideView is an app allowing individuals to use their smartphone or tablet (Android/iOS) and Sony VAIO® (Windows8) as a second screen to increase their enjoyment while watching TV. The application will allow viewers to explore a variety of content from social networks like Facebook and effortlessly control BRAVIA television, as well as learn more about the movies and shows being watched.

Pre-orders are being accepted now at: http://www.sony.com/KDL-65S990A.

For more information, including low- and high-resolution photos, please visit http://www.sony.com/news.

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CONTACT: Rob Manfredo, Sony Electronics Inc., +1-201-930-6032, rob.manfredo@am.sony.com, Ray Hartjen, Sony Electronics Inc., +1-408-352-4818, ray.hartjen@am.sony.com or Elizabeth Boukis, Sony Electronics Inc., +1-408-352-4593, elizabeth.boukis@am.sony.com

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Sony Introduces Xperia® Tablet Z 4G LTE in the United States

The world's thinnest and lightest LTE tablet is now available unlocked at Sony stores

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO:    Sony has introduced the unlocked Xperia Tablet Z 4G LTE in the United States. The unlocked tablet allows customers to stay connected with LTE on the go, while offering contract-free wireless service, control over monthly wireless expenses and international flexibility.*

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/LA73520)

WHAT: The 10.1" Xperia Tablet Z 4G LTE, the world's thinnest and lightest LTE tablet, provides the most vivid HD tablet display ever. Powered by Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2, the Xperia Tablet Z delivers enhanced color reproduction for a brilliant HD TV-like viewing experience. With a water-resistant design and ultra-strong glass, users can enjoy it practically anywhere.  The Xperia Tablet Z features a quad-core processor for speed, brilliant graphics and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology which features One-Touch  Connection that lets users wirelessly transfer content to compatible TVs, smartphones and speakers with one tap. And with 4G LTE connectivity, users can stay connected at home or on the go.

WHERE:  Xperia Tablet Z 4G LTE is available now in 16 GB for about $629 at Sony stores and online at store.sony.com/tablet.*Sony unlocked tablets are compatible with GSM network carriers - AT&T and T-Mobile services. Customers must activate directly with the carrier. Service sold separately. 4G/LTE data speeds are dependent on carrier network.

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Sony Introduces Xperia(TM) Z1 - A Stunning Waterproof Smartphone With a Groundbreaking Camera Experience

IFA, BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    -- Combines the very best of Sony's technology in a slim, waterproof and beautifully designed Android smartphone

    -- True compact camera performance through combination of Sony's award-winning "G Lens", large 1/2.3-type 20.7MP "Exmor RS for mobile" CMOS image sensor and "BIONZ for mobile" image processing engine   

    -- Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver unique experiences including live social broadcasting

    -- Immersive viewing experience via Sony's TRILUMINOS(R) Display for mobile and X-Reality(TM) for mobile

    -- Discovery of online and offline content through the integration of Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited with Sony's media applications

    -- Premium and exclusive out of the box entertainment offer from Sony Entertainment Network

    -- Unrivalled ecosystem of accessories and companion products

Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today introduces Xperia Z1,

a premium waterproof smartphone that combines the very best of Sony's technology( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiaz1 ), entertainment and wide range of companion products with a unique and groundbreaking camera experience. Xperia Z1 will launch globally from September 2013.

     (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/637818 )

"Xperia Z1 represents a significant milestone for Sony in our continued efforts to deliver unforgettable experiences to our consumers," said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications. "Not only by bringing the power of Sony to the smartphone and through close collaboration with our partners but by setting a new standard in premium smartphones."

The world's leading camera in a smartphone

The elegant, 5" Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony's premium Z series of products and brings Sony's proven world-class technologies to the smartphone like never before - including the very best of Sony's camera expertise( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/features/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiaz1 ). Xperia Z1 features Sony's award-winning "G Lens" with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine. The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof smartphone. Indeed, independent testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides the best overall image quality of all leading smartphones[1]. This means that Xperia Z1 captures beautiful, sharp and bright images even in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom also prevents shots from being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.

Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications

Xperia Z1 takes the conventional camera experience to a whole new level by including an innovative set of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver new experiences. Applications at launch include:

    -- Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook and get your friends' comments right on your screen.

    -- Info-eye(TM): Innovative visual search function that provides related information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them with the camera.

    -- Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time - Xperia Z1 takes 61 images in 2 seconds - a second before and after pressing the shutter - so you can scroll back and forth to find the perfect image.

    -- AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create pictures using Sony's SmartAR(TM) augmented reality technology.

This experience is supported by a robust ecosystem of established and up-and-coming developer partnerships who are working to create Xperia Camera Applications. Many more apps will be available through the Sony Select recommendation store after launch.

Beautiful design with high power and performance

Xperia Z1 also includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony's acclaimed OmniBalance design with premium materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust resistant smartphone (IP55 & IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back ensures beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any angle.

Xperia Z1 features the fully integrated Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience, industry leading battery performance and amazing speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor features the latest GPU and dual ISP for incredible graphics, 3D games and videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh battery for a high battery performance. Sony's Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off functions to save power when you don't need them and restarts them when you do.

Incredible out of the box entertainment with Sony's media applications and technologies

Xperia Z1 integrates PlayMemories Online[2], a cloud-based image and video service that is integrated into the Album application. A new 'All Sync' feature enables users to instantly auto-upload all of their photos without storage limitation[3].

Sony's "WALKMAN" and Movies applications are also included and provide access to more than 22 million songs on the "WALKMAN" app through Music Unlimited and more than 150K movies and TV series on the Movies app through Video Unlimited[2] from Sony Entertainment Network.

Thanks to the inclusion of Sony's BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony's unique TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours for an immersive viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile - Sony's intelligent super resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the quality to deliver super sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony's audio expertise to play with Sony's ClearAudio+ which automatically optimizes the audio experience without the need to adjust individual settings.

Xperia Z1 comes with an incredible entertainment offer that includes five great movies plus an exclusive movie access pass to the digital release of Sony Pictures' summer blockbuster Elysium as well as a two month free trial of Sony's Music Unlimited[4] streaming service plus much more.

Xperia Z1 also features a new application called TrackID(TM) TV[5] that enhances your TV-viewing experience. It lets users search, share and explore information from broadcasted TV shows such as cast & crew, biographies, filmography or show related Tweets.

Unrivalled ecosystem of companion products and smart accessories

Xperia Z1 is supported by an ecosystem of innovative companion products and accessories. All are underpinned by Sony's one-touch functions with NFC technology which will number approximately 100 compatible products by the end of the year including TVs, headphones, audio speakers, tablets, and more. Key products include:

Companion products to enhance the camera experience

    -- QX10/QX100( http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=8804&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ): High-performance 'lens-style' cameras designed for mounting on smartphones and operated through the smartphone screen - a perfect partner for the Z1.

    -- Smart Imaging Stand IPT-DS10M: An intelligent accessory that helps Xperia Z1 detect smiles and capture special moments without the need to hold the handset

    -- Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M: A versatile tripod perfect for extra stability when taking pictures or capturing video

A host of other companion products and smart accessories that enrich your smartphone experience.

    -- SmartWatch 2( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smartwatch-2-sw2/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=smartwatch2 ) - Use as a second screen for Xperia Z1. Read messages, handle calls, easily access notifications - all from your wrist. Trigger the Xperia Z1 camera shutter. Download other camera apps to enhance the Xperia Z1 experience. Sony is working closely with developers for even more optimised apps

    -- SBH52 Smart Bluetooth Handset - Splash proof wireless audio accessory( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smart-bluetooth-handset-sbh52/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=sbh52 ) that enables you to listen and talk without taking out your smartphone.

    -- MDR-10BT NFC headphones( http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=8802&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ) and SRS-BTS50 wireless speaker( http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=8803&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ) - New, high quality NFC enabled headphones and wireless speaker.

    -- SmartTags NT3 - Create a unique experience for your tag and share with a friend via NFC.

    -- Continually update the experience over time with the Bluetooth Music Receiver BM10 - stream music and audio from Xperia Z1 to your home Hi-Fi system

    -- Miracast Wireless Display IM10 - Mirror your smartphone display on your HDTV or projector

Xperia Z1 key specifications

    -- Sony's "G Lens": A lens with F2.0 and wide angle 27mm as well as 3x clear image zoom.

    -- BIONZ for mobile: Image processing engine with the algorithm from Sony's leading digital compact cameras. It ensures pictures have less noise, fast auto-focus as well as high stable images for video shooting, preventing shots from being blurred.

    -- 1/2.3-type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor with 20.7MP: high sensitivity sensor capturing huge amounts of detail for sharp, crisp images, even in low-light conditions.

    -- Dust and water-resistant (IP55 & IP58), with acclaimed OmniBalance design featuring durable tempered glass and solid one-piece aluminium frame

    -- Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) 800 quad-core 2.2 Ghz processor, 3000 mAh battery, 4G LTE

    -- Xperia Camera Applications such as Social live which broadcast to Facebook. More applications will be available to download from Sony Select.

    -- Memory: RAM 2 GB, Flash memory up to 16 GB, Expansion slot microSD(TM) card, up to 64 GB.

    -- Available in black, white and purple colour variants

For the full media kit and detailed specifications, please visit:

http://blogs.sonymobile.com

[1]Based on consumer research conducted by Strategy Analytics conducted on 23rd August 2013

[2]Subject to market availability

[3]If an image exceeds 1920 pixels along its longest plane (either width or height), it will automatically be resized to 1920 pixels.

[4]Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region. Please visit http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.

Also the number of tracks available from this catalogue varies by country and may be fewer than stated.

[5]TrackID(TM) TV is available in DE, UK, FR, JP and US

FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

For more information, images and videos please visit: http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleases Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department

General Press: +44-208-762-5858

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/features

SOURCE Sony Mobile Communications

Sony Mobile Communications

Sony Introduces Xperia(TM) Z1 - A Stunning Waterproof Smartphone With a Groundbreaking Camera Experience

IFA, BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    -- Combines the very best of Sony's technology in a slim, waterproof and beautifully designed Android smartphone

    -- True compact camera performance through combination of Sony's award-winning "G Lens", large 1/2.3-type 20.7MP "Exmor RS for mobile" CMOS image sensor and "BIONZ for mobile" image processing engine   

    -- Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver unique experiences including live social broadcasting

    -- Immersive viewing experience via Sony's TRILUMINOS(R) Display for mobile and X-Reality(TM) for mobile

    -- Discovery of online and offline content through the integration of Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited with Sony's media applications

    -- Premium and exclusive out of the box entertainment offer from Sony Entertainment Network

    -- Unrivalled ecosystem of accessories and companion products

Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today introduces Xperia Z1,

a premium waterproof smartphone that combines the very best of Sony's technology( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiaz1 ), entertainment and wide range of companion products with a unique and groundbreaking camera experience. Xperia Z1 will launch globally from September 2013.

     (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/637818 )

"Xperia Z1 represents a significant milestone for Sony in our continued efforts to deliver unforgettable experiences to our consumers," said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications. "Not only by bringing the power of Sony to the smartphone and through close collaboration with our partners but by setting a new standard in premium smartphones."

The world's leading camera in a smartphone

The elegant, 5" Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony's premium Z series of products and brings Sony's proven world-class technologies to the smartphone like never before - including the very best of Sony's camera expertise( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/features/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiaz1 ). Xperia Z1 features Sony's award-winning "G Lens" with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine. The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof smartphone. Indeed, independent testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides the best overall image quality of all leading smartphones[1]. This means that Xperia Z1 captures beautiful, sharp and bright images even in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom also prevents shots from being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.

Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications

Xperia Z1 takes the conventional camera experience to a whole new level by including an innovative set of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver new experiences. Applications at launch include:

    -- Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook and get your friends' comments right on your screen.

    -- Info-eye(TM): Innovative visual search function that provides related information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them with the camera.

    -- Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time - Xperia Z1 takes 61 images in 2 seconds - a second before and after pressing the shutter - so you can scroll back and forth to find the perfect image.

    -- AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create pictures using Sony's SmartAR(TM) augmented reality technology.

This experience is supported by a robust ecosystem of established and up-and-coming developer partnerships who are working to create Xperia Camera Applications. Many more apps will be available through the Sony Select recommendation store after launch.

Beautiful design with high power and performance

Xperia Z1 also includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony's acclaimed OmniBalance design with premium materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust resistant smartphone (IP55 & IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back ensures beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any angle.

Xperia Z1 features the fully integrated Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience, industry leading battery performance and amazing speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor features the latest GPU and dual ISP for incredible graphics, 3D games and videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh battery for a high battery performance. Sony's Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off functions to save power when you don't need them and restarts them when you do.

Incredible out of the box entertainment with Sony's media applications and technologies

Xperia Z1 integrates PlayMemories Online[2], a cloud-based image and video service that is integrated into the Album application. A new 'All Sync' feature enables users to instantly auto-upload all of their photos without storage limitation[3].

Sony's "WALKMAN" and Movies applications are also included and provide access to more than 22 million songs on the "WALKMAN" app through Music Unlimited and more than 150K movies and TV series on the Movies app through Video Unlimited[2] from Sony Entertainment Network.

Thanks to the inclusion of Sony's BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony's unique TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours for an immersive viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile - Sony's intelligent super resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the quality to deliver super sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony's audio expertise to play with Sony's ClearAudio+ which automatically optimizes the audio experience without the need to adjust individual settings.

Xperia Z1 comes with an incredible entertainment offer that includes five great movies plus an exclusive movie access pass to the digital release of Sony Pictures' summer blockbuster Elysium as well as a two month free trial of Sony's Music Unlimited[4] streaming service plus much more.

Xperia Z1 also features a new application called TrackID(TM) TV[5] that enhances your TV-viewing experience. It lets users search, share and explore information from broadcasted TV shows such as cast & crew, biographies, filmography or show related Tweets.

Unrivalled ecosystem of companion products and smart accessories

Xperia Z1 is supported by an ecosystem of innovative companion products and accessories. All are underpinned by Sony's one-touch functions with NFC technology which will number approximately 100 compatible products by the end of the year including TVs, headphones, audio speakers, tablets, and more. Key products include:

Companion products to enhance the camera experience

    -- QX10/QX100( http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=8804&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ): High-performance 'lens-style' cameras designed for mounting on smartphones and operated through the smartphone screen - a perfect partner for the Z1.

    -- Smart Imaging Stand IPT-DS10M: An intelligent accessory that helps Xperia Z1 detect smiles and capture special moments without the need to hold the handset

    -- Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M: A versatile tripod perfect for extra stability when taking pictures or capturing video

A host of other companion products and smart accessories that enrich your smartphone experience.

    -- SmartWatch 2( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smartwatch-2-sw2/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=smartwatch2 ) - Use as a second screen for Xperia Z1. Read messages, handle calls, easily access notifications - all from your wrist. Trigger the Xperia Z1 camera shutter. Download other camera apps to enhance the Xperia Z1 experience. Sony is working closely with developers for even more optimised apps

    -- SBH52 Smart Bluetooth Handset - Splash proof wireless audio accessory( http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smart-bluetooth-handset-sbh52/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=sbh52 ) that enables you to listen and talk without taking out your smartphone.

    -- MDR-10BT NFC headphones( http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=8802&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ) and SRS-BTS50 wireless speaker( http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseID=8803&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ) - New, high quality NFC enabled headphones and wireless speaker.

    -- SmartTags NT3 - Create a unique experience for your tag and share with a friend via NFC.

    -- Continually update the experience over time with the Bluetooth Music Receiver BM10 - stream music and audio from Xperia Z1 to your home Hi-Fi system

    -- Miracast Wireless Display IM10 - Mirror your smartphone display on your HDTV or projector

Xperia Z1 key specifications

    -- Sony's "G Lens": A lens with F2.0 and wide angle 27mm as well as 3x clear image zoom.

    -- BIONZ for mobile: Image processing engine with the algorithm from Sony's leading digital compact cameras. It ensures pictures have less noise, fast auto-focus as well as high stable images for video shooting, preventing shots from being blurred.

    -- 1/2.3-type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor with 20.7MP: high sensitivity sensor capturing huge amounts of detail for sharp, crisp images, even in low-light conditions.

    -- Dust and water-resistant (IP55 & IP58), with acclaimed OmniBalance design featuring durable tempered glass and solid one-piece aluminium frame

    -- Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) 800 quad-core 2.2 Ghz processor, 3000 mAh battery, 4G LTE

    -- Xperia Camera Applications such as Social live which broadcast to Facebook. More applications will be available to download from Sony Select.

    -- Memory: RAM 2 GB, Flash memory up to 16 GB, Expansion slot microSD(TM) card, up to 64 GB.

    -- Available in black, white and purple colour variants

For the full media kit and detailed specifications, please visit:

http://blogs.sonymobile.com

[1]Based on consumer research conducted by Strategy Analytics conducted on 23rd August 2013

[2]Subject to market availability

[3]If an image exceeds 1920 pixels along its longest plane (either width or height), it will automatically be resized to 1920 pixels.

[4]Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region. Please visit http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.

Also the number of tracks available from this catalogue varies by country and may be fewer than stated.

[5]TrackID(TM) TV is available in DE, UK, FR, JP and US

FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

For more information, images and videos please visit: http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleases Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department

General Press: +44-208-762-5858

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/features

SOURCE Sony Mobile Communications

Sony Mobile Communications

Sony Introduces Xperia(TM) Z1 - A Stunning Waterproof Smartphone With a Groundbreaking Camera Experience

IFA, BERLIN, September 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - Combines the very best of Sony's technology in a slim, waterproof and
          beautifully designed Android smartphone
        - True compact camera performance through combination of Sony's award-winning "G
          Lens", large 1/2.3-type 20.7MP "Exmor RS for mobile" CMOS image sensor and "BIONZ for
          mobile" image processing engine
        - Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver unique experiences
          including live social broadcasting
        - Immersive viewing experience via Sony's TRILUMINOS(R)Display for mobile and
          X-Reality(TM) for mobile
        - Discovery of online and offline content through the integration of Music
          Unlimited and Video Unlimited with Sony's media applications
        - Premium and exclusive out of the box entertainment offer from Sony
          Entertainment Network
        - Unrivalled ecosystem of accessories and companion products

    Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today introduces Xperia Z1, a premium
waterproof smartphone that combines the very best of Sony's technology
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiaz1 ]
, entertainment and wide range of companion
products with a unique and groundbreaking camera experience. Xperia Z1 will launch
globally from September 2013.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/637818 )

    "Xperia Z1 represents a significant milestone for Sony in our continued efforts to
deliver unforgettable experiences to our consumers," said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and
CEO, Sony Mobile Communications. "Not only by bringing the power of Sony to the smartphone
and through close collaboration with our partners but by setting a new standard in premium
smartphones."

    The world's leading camera in a smartphone

    The elegant, 5" Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony's premium Z series of
products and brings Sony's proven world-class technologies to the smartphone like never
before - including the very best of Sony's camera expertise
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/features/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiaz1 ]
. Xperia Z1 features Sony's award-winning
"G Lens" with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type
CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for mobile image processing
engine. The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and
performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof smartphone.
Indeed, independent testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides the best overall image
quality of all leading smartphones[1]. This means that Xperia Z1 captures beautiful, sharp
and bright images even in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom
also prevents shots from being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.

    Innovative suite of Xperia Camera Applications

    Xperia Z1 takes the conventional camera experience to a whole new level by including
an innovative set of Xperia Camera Applications that deliver new experiences. Applications
at launch include:

       
        - Social live: Broadcast precious moments live from Xperia Z1 to Facebook
          and get your friends' comments right on your screen.
        - Info-eye(TM): Innovative visual search function that provides related
          information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine simply by capturing them
          with the camera.
        - Timeshift burst: Capture the perfect shot every time - Xperia Z1 takes 61
          images in 2 seconds - a second before and after pressing the shutter - so you can
          scroll back and forth to find the perfect image.
        - AR effect: Overlay a selection of fun, customizable animations to create
          pictures using Sony's SmartAR(TM) augmented reality technology.

    This experience is supported by a robust ecosystem of established and up-and-coming
developer partnerships who are working to create Xperia Camera Applications. Many more
apps will be available through the Sony Select recommendation store after launch.

    Beautiful design with high power and performance

    Xperia Z1 also includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony
smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony's acclaimed OmniBalance design with premium
materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust resistant smartphone
(IP55 & IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back
ensures beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any angle.

    Xperia Z1 features the fully integrated Qualcomm(R) Snapdragon(TM) 800 processor with
2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience,
industry leading battery performance and amazing speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
processor features the latest GPU and dual ISP for incredible graphics, 3D games and
videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh battery for a high battery performance.
Sony's Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off functions to save power when you don't
need them and restarts them when you do.

    Incredible out of the box entertainment with Sony's media applications and
technologies

    Xperia Z1 integrates PlayMemories Online[2], a cloud-based image and video service
that is integrated into the Album application. A new 'All Sync' feature enables users to
instantly auto-upload all of their photos without storage limitation[3].

    Sony's "WALKMAN" and Movies applications are also included and provide access to more
than 22 million songs on the "WALKMAN" app through Music Unlimited and more than 150K
movies and TV series on the Movies app through Video Unlimited[2] from Sony Entertainment
Network.

    Thanks to the inclusion of Sony's BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony's
unique TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colours for
an immersive viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile - Sony's
intelligent super resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the
quality to deliver super sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony's audio expertise to
play with Sony's ClearAudio+ which automatically optimizes the audio experience without
the need to adjust individual settings.

    Xperia Z1 comes with an incredible entertainment offer that includes five great movies
plus an exclusive movie access pass to the digital release of Sony Pictures' summer
blockbuster Elysium as well as a two month free trial of Sony's Music Unlimited[4]
streaming service plus much more.

    Xperia Z1 also features a new application called TrackID(TM) TV[5] that enhances your
TV-viewing experience. It lets users search, share and explore information from
broadcasted TV shows such as cast & crew, biographies, filmography or show related Tweets.

    Unrivalled ecosystem of companion products and smart accessories

    Xperia Z1 is supported by an ecosystem of innovative companion products and
accessories. All are underpinned by Sony's one-touch functions with NFC technology which
will number approximately 100 compatible products by the end of the year including TVs,
headphones, audio speakers, tablets, and more. Key products include:

    Companion products to enhance the camera experience

       
        - QX10/QX100
          [http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseIDˆ04&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ]
          : High-performance 'lens-style' cameras designed for mounting on smartphones and
          operated through the smartphone screen - a perfect partner for the Z1.
        - Smart Imaging Stand IPT-DS10M: An intelligent accessory that helps Xperia Z1
          detect smiles and capture special moments without the need to hold the handset
        - Smartphone Tripod SPA-MK20M: A versatile tripod perfect for extra stability
          when taking pictures or capturing video

    A host of other companion products and smart accessories that enrich your smartphone
experience.

       
        - SmartWatch 2
          [http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smartwatch-2-sw2/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=smartwatch2 ]
          - Use as a second screen
          for Xperia Z1. Read messages, handle calls, easily access notifications - all from
          your wrist. Trigger the Xperia Z1 camera shutter. Download other camera apps to
          enhance the Xperia Z1 experience. Sony is working closely with developers for even
          more optimised apps
        - SBH52 Smart Bluetooth Handset - Splash proof wireless audio accessory
          [http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smart-bluetooth-handset-sbh52/?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=sbh52 ]
          that enables you to
          listen and talk without taking out your smartphone.
        - MDR-10BT NFC headphones
          [http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseIDˆ02&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ]
          and SRS-BTS50 wireless speaker
          [http://presscentre.sony.eu/Content/Detail.aspx?ReleaseIDˆ03&NewsAreaID=2&ClientID=1 ]
          - New, high quality NFC enabled headphones and wireless speaker.
        - SmartTags NT3 - Create a unique experience for your tag and share with a
          friend via NFC.
        - Continually update the experience over time with the Bluetooth Music Receiver
          BM10 - stream music and audio from Xperia Z1 to your home Hi-Fi system
        - Miracast Wireless Display IM10 - Mirror your smartphone display on your HDTV
          or projector

    Xperia Z1 key specifications

       
        - Sony's "G Lens": A lens with F2.0 and wide angle 27mm as well as 3x clear
          image zoom.
        - BIONZ for mobile: Image processing engine with the algorithm from Sony's
          leading digital compact cameras. It ensures pictures have less noise, fast auto-focus
          as well as high stable images for video shooting, preventing shots from being blurred.
        - 1/2.3-type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor with 20.7MP: high sensitivity
          sensor capturing huge amounts of detail for sharp, crisp images, even in low-light
          conditions.
        - Dust and water-resistant (IP55 & IP58), with acclaimed OmniBalance design
          featuring durable tempered glass and solid one-piece aluminium frame
        - Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) 800 quad-core 2.2 Ghz processor, 3000 mAh battery, 4G
          LTE
        - Xperia Camera Applications such as Social live which broadcast to Facebook.
          More applications will be available to download from Sony Select.
        - Memory: RAM 2 GB, Flash memory up to 16 GB, Expansion slot microSD(TM) card,
          up to 64 GB.
        - Available in black, white and purple colour variants

    For the full media kit and detailed specifications, please visit:

    http://blogs.sonymobile.com

    [1]Based on consumer research conducted by Strategy Analytics conducted on 23rd August
2013

    [2]Subject to market availability

    [3]If an image exceeds 1920 pixels along its longest plane (either width or height),
it will automatically be resized to 1920 pixels.

    [4]Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region. Please
visit http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.

    Also the number of tracks available from this catalogue varies by country and may be
fewer than stated.

    [5]TrackID(TM) TV is available in DE, UK, FR, JP and US

       
        FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

        For more information, images and videos please visit:
         http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleases
        Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department
        General Press: +44-208-762-5858

    http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1

    http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z1/features

    Photo:
    http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/637818

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130904/637818
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Sony Mobile Communications

Whirlpool Brand Launches Industry's First Induction Double Oven Freestanding Range

New range senses and adapts to consumer's every need to deliver fast and delicious results

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's preparing more back-to-school lunches for kids or entertaining a full dining room for upcoming holidays, kitchens need to be as efficient as possible to help moderate life's chaotic moments. Whirlpool brand, the No. 1 appliance brand in the United States, consistently delivers products focused on making life easier at home. The Whirlpool® Induction double oven freestanding range is the industry's first-- leading the way in cooking consistency and control with efficient cooking technology and easy cleaning.*

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With a variety of special features tailored for frenzied lives, the Whirlpool® Induction double oven freestanding range delivers the power and convenience to tackle everyday tasks. According to a recent study conducted by Whirlpool Corporation, over 90 percent of households cook at least once a day, with the average home cooking 2.5 times a day. With all of this activity in the kitchen, families need the help of appliances that streamline the process for speedy and delicious results. The Whirlpool® Induction double oven freestanding range is designed to meet consumer needs by offering the brand's premier cooking technology in one appliance.

"Providing consumers with products that help ease life's daily tasks at home is our primary goal. Whether you're cooking dinner on a typical Monday night or hosting a lavish soiree for in-laws, the Whirlpool® induction double oven freestanding range takes the stress out of the kitchen," said Andrea Smith, product brand manager of Whirlpool brand cooking and kitchen suites. "By offering advanced cooking technology, and an efficient cleaning process, being the ultimate hostess is not an impossible feat."   

Always striving to be the hostess with the mostest? Picture preparing multiple dishes for large family meals or hors d'oeuvres for a dinner party with an astounding amount of ease. Being the entertainer you've dreamt of becomes a reality with Whirlpool's largest capacity--6.7 cu. ft.--double oven electric freestanding range. The 2.5 cu. ft. upper oven and 4.2 cu. ft. lower oven have room to bake and roast holiday dishes, so there's always enough room to handle even the largest of meals. Need additional reinforcements? The 11 inch induction boost element defies the idea that "a watched pot never boils" by boiling up to 25 cups of water in 50 percent less time.**

Special features include AccuHeat(TM) induction technology, which transfers energy directly into magnetic cookware, so you get powerful cooking without feeling heat from the cooktop. For tastier roasts and baked bread, TimeSavor(TM) convection cooking distributes hot air more efficiently to seal in flavors and juices. Now, consumers can take home a range that senses and adapts to their every need to deliver the fast and delicious results they want.

The Whirlpool® double oven electric range with induction cooktop (Model WGI925C0BS) is available now at retailers nationwide in stainless steel with a MSRP of $2,249.

About Whirlpool Brand 
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $18 billion in 2012, 68,000 employees and 65 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. Whirlpool Brand is committed to advancing technology in ways consumers want and need it, creating simple solutions that optimize productivity and efficiency in the home. In addition to designing appliance solutions based on consumer insight, Whirlpool is one of Habitat for Humanity's largest corporate partners, donating a refrigerator and range to every new Habitat for Humanity home built in North America. For more information on Whirlpool Brand, please visit http://www.whirlpool.com or find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/whirlpoolusa. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com.

*Among conventional double oven ranges with dual bake and broil elements. 
**Based on boiling 6 liters of water with 11 inch 3,700-watt induction element versus 12,500-BTU gas burner

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CONTACT: Monica Clark, Whirlpool Corporation, 269.923.7405, media@whirlpool.com; or Samantha Smitala, Ketchum for Whirlpool, 312.228.6821, Samanatha.Smitala@ketchum.com

Web Site: http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com

IG introduces MetaTrader 4 and Releases Keyboard Shortcuts Guide

LONDON, September 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    IG, the UK's leading retail forex provider* has made the globally popular MetaTrader 4
(MT4) trading platform available for its clients for the first time.

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    MT4 is used by thousands of traders in the UK and around the world. IG's offering will
allow them to trade FX CFDs with a provider they can trust.

    Clients can now create their own automated trading strategies using MT4 while taking
advantage of IG's ultra-fast execution. MT4 also offers numerous analytic functions and
charts and the ability to backtest strategies.

    To coincide with the launch, IG has also released a useful keyboard short-cut
infographic
[http://www.ig.com/content/dam/publicsites/igcom/uk/files/education/CFD/MT4_Keyboard_Shortcuts.pdf ]
to help traders make the most of MT4.

    David Jones, chief market strategist at IG commented, "It's really easy to install and
activate MT4 with an IG account. We think that MT4 is a powerful addition to the suite of
tools and technology we make available to clients to help them take advantage of market
opportunities."

    IG's MT4 service currently offers forex CFD trading on 34 currency pairs. The company
will continue to work closely with MetaQuotes - the company behind MetaTrader - to supply
the best possible service.

    To find out more visit: http://www.ig.com/uk/trading-platform-metatrader.

    For more IG infogrpahics visit our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/IGcom.

    *Investment Trends UK Leveraged Trading Report November 2012

    NOTES TO EDITORS:

    About IG Group
IG Group is a world-leading provider of financial spread betting, contracts for difference
(CFDs) and forex. Founded in 1974, IG Group is an established member of the FTSE 250 with
headquarters in London and offices across Europe as well as in the US, Japan, Singapore
and Australia.

    Summary of brands in 2013
IG is now the trading name of both IG Index (spread betting) and IG Markets (CFD trading).
IG's other brands continue, as:

       
        - Nadex: a retail-orientated US exchange
        - FXOnline: commission-free forex trading and CFD provider in Japan

    Please contact IG's chief market strategist, David Jones, for more information on
+44-(0)7932-748-475 or +44-(0)207-573-0088.

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LifeProof Announces nuud Case for the Apple iPad Mini

Featuring innovative waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof and snow proof protection with a screen you can actually touch

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeProof®, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, announces the availability of nuud for Apple®( )iPad® mini, the first waterproof, all-protective Apple iPad mini case without a screen cover.  The nuud provides trusted LifeProof protection against water, drops, dirt and snow in a slim, sleek design - providing the ultimate touch-screen experience.

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LifeProof's patent-pending Screenless Technology uses a compression lock system that forms a waterproof seal between the case and the device touch screen and delivers complete protection while maintaining perfect clarity and touch. The first of its kind, the LifeProof nuud case is screen-free, yet is still waterproof, with an IP68 rating for submerging 6.6 ft. (2 m) underwater for one hour. The case is also built to survive a 4 ft. (1.2 m) drop and exceeds military specifications for shock, drop and vibration protection.

"We are very excited to introduce the LifeProof nuud case for iPad mini," said Executive Vice President of Global Sales, Fredrik Torstensson. "Building on the tremendous success of the LifeProof nuud line of cases, we know our customers will enjoy the combination of protection and functionality this case provides for their iPad mini. LifeProof nuud revolutionizes the case industry because it's the first and only waterproof, drop proof line of cases to allow customers to touch the actual glass of their device screen, allowing for a flawless touch experience with unimpeded visual clarity."

The most recent in a line of industry-defining innovations, LifeProof nuud technology gives users unprecedented freedom to take their device everywhere without worry. Users can watch movies in the pool, follow the messiest of recipes in the kitchen and entertain the kids on family trips. Workers can stay connected on the job, no matter the conditions, and still have full access to all device functions.

The LifeProof nuud for Apple iPad mini offers these benefits:

    --  Fully submersible and completely waterproof down to 6.6 ft. (2 m) for 1
        hour
    --  Thinnest and lightest all-protective case ever made for iPad mini
    --  Complete access to all buttons, ports, functions and features
    --  Ingress Protection rated to the highest level at IP68 and completely
        sealed from water and dust particles
    --  Shock proof to Military Standard 810F-516 to withstand unexpected drops
        and shocks from 4 ft. (1.6 m)
    --  Anti-reflective optical glass lens over the rear camera delivers the
        sharpest images possible, with perfect flash operation
    --  Maximum sound output and clarity
The LifeProof nuud case for iPad mini is available in black or white/gray and is designed with a tethered headphone jack cover for easy accessibility, secure protection and peace of mind that it is always there when you need it. Also included is a removable shoulder strap for ease of use while on the go. A portfolio cover that works in tandem with the LifeProof nuud for iPad mini is available now in black and gray for $39.99. Accessories to be available soon include a floating LifeJacket in orange or olive drab green for $59.99 and a mounting cradle for $49.99. LifeProof nuud for iPad mini is available on http://www.LifeProof.com for $119.99.

LifeProof nuud cases are also available for the Apple iPad Gen 2/3/4 for $129.99, the Apple iPhone(®) 5 for $89.99 and the Samsung Galaxy S® III for $89.99.  The LifeProof nuud for iPad, a 2013 CES Innovations award winner, is now offered at all Apple stores worldwide. All LifeProof products are sold at http://www.LifeProof.com.

LifeProof Resources
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeProofCases

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifeproof

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeProofCases

About LifeProof
LifeProof's company mantra is Freedom; LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets an entirely new category of products designed to give people more freedom from environmental constraints. Based in San Diego, LifeProof offers elegant and protective cases for Smartphones and Tablet PCs that enable full functionality and interactivity under any condition encountered in daily life. The registered brand name 'LifeProof' is inspired by the protection and fully functional convenient operation of the device in water, mud, dirt, or snow. For more information, visit http://www.LifeProof.com.

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CONTACT: Xenia Moore, Moore Media Relations, Inc., 619-275-0185, pr@lifeproof.com

Web Site: http://www.lifeproof.com

New TuneUp Utilities(TM) 2014 out now: Features all-new Flight Mode, Duplicate Finder, Automatic Cleaning Update service, thorough Disk Cleaner and new UI

TuneUp Utilities(TM) 2014 is available today and comes with 5 new features to help boost battery life and free up disk space, including power-saving Flight Mode, Duplicate Finder, Disk Cleaner with clean-up mechanisms for 6 popular programs, and a new User Interface.

AMSTERDAM and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TuneUp, leading provider of intelligent optimization tools, announced the availability of TuneUp Utilities(TM) 2014. The powerful suite now comes with 35 optimization and maintenance tools that help users get their Windows® PCs, laptops and tablets back into shape. Version 2014 contains five new and enhanced features that make PC tuning easier, get rid of redundant data and increase battery life. It also works on all popular Windows® versions - from Windows® XP to the upcoming Windows® 8.1 operating systems.

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IMPROVED! User Interface
TuneUp Utilities(TM) 2014 comes with an updated, cleaner User Interface, which helps users solve PC issues with just a few clicks. The streamlined Dashboard provides instant access to 35 power tools and the "Optimization Status" guides users quickly through the essential steps for performance, troubleshooting and cleaning steps.

NEW! Enhanced Disk Cleaner
In the day and age of SSD drives and an increasing amount of data being stored on our devices, it's vital to have an eye on available disk space. TuneUp is happy to announce that with version 2014, Disk Cleaner now removes leftover data from over 155 applications, now including popular applications such as iTunes®, Ultra ISO, Cyberlink® PowerDVD 13, FL Studio 10, Minitool( ®) Partition Manager 7.8, and the popular Opera® browser. This data is not only taking up precious disk space, but can also lead to reliability issues. Leftover data includes:

    --  Log files, for example, that iTunes® generates automatically when users
        plug-in and sync their iPhone® or iPad®.
    --  Old Crash Reports that are stored on users PCs such as iOS crash reports
        created by iTunes®.
    --  Icon Cache: Cache files that applications generate to display
        thumbnails, such as the Opera browser.
    --  Cache files: Temporary data that's needed for applications while they're
        running but often-times forget to delete later. Among others, TuneUp
        Disk Cleaner now cleans up these cache files in Cyberlink® PowerDVD 13.
NEW! Automatic Cleaning Updates
TuneUp Utilities(TM) 2014 updates your cleaning tools continuously, including Disk Cleaner and Browser Cleaner, to support even more programs over time. Once an update is available, users get a pop-up notification and can install the Disk Cleaner and Browser Cleaner enhancements in just a few steps.

NEW! Duplicate Finder
Over time, unnecessary duplicate files can accumulate on users' hard disks, such as downloads, pictures, music or other files that were accidentally saved twice. Duplicate Finder helps find this redundant data and allows users to get rid of it easily. Categories, such as "Pictures," "Music," and "Documents," and previews help users spot the file they want to keep - and the duplicates they no longer need.

NEW! Flight Mode
TuneUp Utilities(TM) 2014 also introduces an all-new Flight Mode that helps laptop and tablet users increase battery life by turning off power-sapping Bluetooth(TM) and Wi-Fi(TM) radios and services. Combined with power-saving Economy Mode, Flight Mode can increase battery life by up to 49% when watching movies on a Windows® 8 tablet in TuneUp's internal performance labs. For example, when running the professional-grade Futuremark PowerMark® battery life tool to simulate office work and gaming, a 2011-era Core i7 laptop lasted up to 43% longer. All test results will be made available in September on http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/speed/.

For more information about TuneUp Utilities, please visit http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/. The newest software supports Windows® 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Vista® and XP (32- and 64-bit) operating systems. Each license key can be used on up to three PCs.

TuneUp Utilities 2014 is available now for download directly from TuneUp's website or through TuneUp Corporation's affiliate partners for $49.95. Users of previous software versions will be able to upgrade to the latest one for $29.95. A 15-day trial will also be available for download.

Reach TuneUp on its blog, Facebook page or Twitter account.

About TuneUp
TuneUp is the leading provider of intelligent software tools that allow users to fine-tune their operating systems and programs for optimum performance. TuneUp Utilities protects users from PC problems, while increasing the performance and reliability of their computer.

This strong customer-centred approach and high level of attention to detail in product and service delivery has led to the acquisition of TuneUp by AVG Technologies.

AVG Technologies acquired TuneUp in August 2011 because it believes that they share a common mission - to remove some of the headaches of digital life and make our digital worlds simpler to navigate, easier to secure, and more enjoyable to live.

Adding the feedback from AVG's 155 million strong community to TuneUp's 15 years of experience, will ensure that together, AVG Technologies & TuneUp continue to evolve to meet the needs of customers who go online.

TuneUp Utilities is available in English, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese. For more information, visit http://www.tune-up.com, and for detailed Windows tips and tricks, visit the TuneUp Blog about Windows: http://blog.tune-up.com.

Cyberlink® and Cyberlink PowerDVD are registered trademarks of CyberLink Corporation.

Opera® is a registered trademark of Opera Software.

iTunes®, iPhone®, and iPad® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Windows® and Windows® 8 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

PowerMark® is a registered trademark of Futuremark Inc.

MiniTool® Partition Manager is a registered trademark of MiniTool Solution Ltd. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Sandro Villinger, +49 173 6100733, s.villinger@tuneup.de, http://www.tuneup.de

Web Site: http://www.tune-up.com

QualiSystems Joins the VMware Technology Alliance Partner Program

SANTA CLARA, California, September 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    QualiSystems, a leading cloud, data center and test lab automation software solutions
provider, today announced it has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP)
program [http://www.vmware.com/partners/alliances/programs/tap_access.html ]. Members of
the TAP program collaborate with VMware to deliver innovative solutions for virtualization
and cloud computing. The diversity and depth of the TAP ecosystem provides customers with
the flexibility to choose a partner with the right expertise to satisfy their unique
needs.

    "We welcome QualiSystems as a valued member of the VMware TAP program," said Sanjay
Katyal, vice president, Global Alliances & OEMs, VMware. "This membership means customers
can take full advantage of a streamlined virtualization and cloud infrastructure
experience. VMware provides an online marketplace, VMware Solution Exchange (VSX),
[https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store ] where customers can learn more about
QualiSystems' collaboration with VMware and our continued commitment to developing
breakthrough technologies that can transform businesses."

    "QualiSystems is excited to join VMware's TAP program and have recognize the value our
object-oriented automation framework delivers to companies migrating to a cloud
environment," notes John Klemm, vice president, Business Development at QualiSystems.
"QualiSystems manages the full-stack data center resources, enables powerful
workflow-based automation authoring, ensures validation testing, and reduces migration
time for organizations accustomed to the VMware ecosystem."

    The VSX is an online virtualization and cloud infrastructure marketplace that provides
customers with a single point of entry to discover, evaluate, and rate business solutions.

    QualiSystems' product information, collateral and other assets are listed within the
online VMware Solution Exchange at https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/companies/
QualiSystems.

    With thousands of members worldwide, the VMware TAP program includes best-of-breed
technology partners with the shared commitment to bring the best expertise and business
solutions for each unique customer environment.

    About QualiSystems

    QualiSystems is a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for test and lab
automation [http://www.qualisystems.com/solutions/test-automation ], driving innovation,
efficiency and ROI. QualiSystems' TestShell Framework has already proven as an
industry-critical solution in North America, APAC, Europe and the Middle East, where it is
used by market leaders from a wide spectrum of industries including network equipment
manufacturers, telecom operators, data center providers, enterprises and electronics
device manufacturers. http://www.qualisystems.com

       
        Contacts:

        Lynda Starr
        Vantage PR for QualiSystems
        +1-973-386-5949
        lstarr@vantagepr.com

    VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and other
jurisdictions. The use of the word "partner" and/or "partnership" does not imply a legal
partnership relationship between VMware and any other company.

QualiSystems

Jawbone Introduces MINI JAMBOX

Jawbone's Best-Selling Wireless Speaker Gets Pocketable, Brings All Your Mobile Audio to Life

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jawbone®, a leader and innovator in smart audio devices and wearable technology, today announced MINI JAMBOX(TM), a new addition to its best-selling JAMBOX® family of Bluetooth® speakers. MINI JAMBOX goes everywhere to add remarkable sound to every occasion. It lets you enjoy and share all of your content - movies, TV shows, games, music and calls - out loud from your phone or the cloud at any moment, completing all of your entertainment experiences with great wireless audio.

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"At Jawbone, we believe in creating products that make daily experiences better - that's why we created MINI JAMBOX," said Travis Bogard, vice president of product management and strategy at Jawbone. "MINI JAMBOX goes with you literally everywhere and lets you take advantage of the spontaneous moments when you want to enjoy or share your entertainment, like streaming from Spotify on a road trip, showing friends a trending Vine clip at a party, or calling your family via Skype while honeymooning in Europe. Since you already watch and listen to most of your content on your phone or tablet, the best speaker is going to be the one that's always with you. With MINI JAMBOX, you'll have great-sounding audio wherever you are."

Sophisticated Unibody Design

MINI JAMBOX is crafted from a single piece of extruded aluminum that makes up both the framework and the face of the speaker, simultaneously producing its audio and its iconic industrial design. Inside the aluminum encasement, a rigid, airtight enclosure creates a maximally efficient acoustic cavity for producing sound. Outside, the precisely sculpted aluminum exterior exudes an innovative blend of high tech and high design.

"Jawbone's rich history of expertise in design, technology, hardware and software has allowed us to deliver a speaker that's smaller, lighter and louder than ever before," said Yves Behar, chief creative officer for Jawbone. "Its unibody aluminum chassis is a complete redesign of our iconic JAMBOX and our most avant-garde speaker design yet, allowing us to pack even more sound and technology into a significantly smaller and more portable package."

Inside its compact nine-ounce package, an airtight enclosure features two neodymium drivers and a passive bass radiator to produce the highest-quality sound for its size. Using advanced digital signal processing technology, MINI JAMBOX is optimized to play all types of audio content and all genres of music with the fullest sound possible - movies, games, voice, and music from hip hop to classical. A built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion battery delivers up to 10 hours of continuous playback and 75 hours of standby time on a single charge. 

Powered by Software

MINI JAMBOX comes with a free Jawbone application for iOS and Android that lets you customize MINI JAMBOX and curate the playlists you love right from your smartphone or mobile device (playlist services currently available on iOS only; coming soon to Android). Simply add your iTunes, Rdio, and Spotify music libraries to the Jawbone app to access all your favorite playlists in one place, and seamlessly switch back and forth between services with the swipe of a finger.

The new Jawbone app also lets you personalize the name of your MINI JAMBOX and quickly demo the 11 voices and 8 language options for the voice prompts on your speaker. Customize the Talk button on MINI JAMBOX via the Jawbone app to initiate a variety of different functions, like activating Siri or automatically dialing your favorite contact. Because MINI JAMBOX is equipped with a high-quality Type-1 compliant speakerphone, you can enjoy and share crystal-clear calls or video conferences out loud from any location.

MINI JAMBOX can also be updated with LiveAudio(TM) - Jawbone's immersive, three-dimensional listening experience - directly from Jawbone.com. Turn it on to experience movies and games as if you're right in the middle of the action. And, as other features and services are released for the updateable SmartSpeaker(TM), MINI JAMBOX will become even better over time.

Pricing & Availability

MINI JAMBOX is priced at $179.99 and comes in nine eye-catching designs (Red Dot, Silver Dot, Graphite Facet, Blue Diamond, Aqua Scales, Purple Snowflake, Yellow Dot, Orange Dot, and Green Dot). It is available for pre-order beginning today at Jawbone.com and at major retailers nationwide and online later this month.

The Jawbone app (for iOS and Android) is available today as a free download from the App Store and on Google Play(TM). Streaming and playlist services, currently available on the Jawbone app for iOS, are compatible with all Jawbone speakers and third-party audio devices. Streaming and playlist services on the Jawbone app for Android will be available soon. Customization tools on the Jawbone app are exclusive to MINI JAMBOX.

About Jawbone

For more than a decade, Jawbone® has developed human-centered wearable technology and audio devices that solve everyday problems and help us live better. A 2010 IDSA Design of the Decade winner, the company is the creator of the best-selling JAMBOX® and BIG JAMBOX® wireless speakers, the award-winning Jawbone ERA® and ICON(TM) Bluetooth® headsets, and NoiseAssassin® technology. Jawbone's approach to lifestyle tracking is unique, with over 240 patents filed related to UP® and its wearable technology manufacturing processes. Jawbone is privately held and headquartered in San Francisco.

Jawbone®, UP®, JAMBOX®, BIG JAMBOX®, Jawbone ERA®, ICON(TM), MyTALK® and NoiseAssassin® are trademarks owned by AliphCom dba Jawbone.  Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/jawbone
Follow us on Twitter: @Jawbone

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CONTACT: Keely Sulprizio, Jawbone, 415.230.7600 x1719, ksulprizio@jawbone.com; or The OutCast Agency, 415-392-8282, Jawbone@TheOutCastAgency.com

Campus Solutions Launches Campus Power Zones, Bringing Cell Phone And Tablet Charging Stations To Colleges Across The US

NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Campus Solutions, one of the fastest growing collegiate marketing firms in the US, today announced it will install "Campus Power Zones" on more than 20 college campuses across the country. The program will feature cell phone and tablet charging stations placed strategically in the most heavily trafficked areas on campuses throughout the nation. With nearly 80 percent of college students using smart phones and tablets, the "Campus Power Zones" represent a unique tool for marketers eager to capture the attention of an elusive demographic. Each zone will feature stations where students can power their smart phones, tablets or laptops, and receive messaging from universities and sponsors.

"This is a creative way to capture the attention of college students across the country," said Bryan Carbone, President, Campus Solutions. "We have learned traditional media is not as effective in reaching this audience, but providing a valuable service to them enables us to better capture their attention. We're confident our 'Campus Power Zones' will be a popular addition to universities and a very unique way for marketers to capture the attention of users."

Each Power Zone will feature charging stations, as well as public messaging from universities that include public safety announcements. In addition, Campus Solutions is currently signing several high profile sponsors whose messages will also be incorporated into the Power Zones. Each kiosk will feature a 19 inch digital screen for sponsors, two standard poster displays, two tablet charging stations, and 10 cell phone chargers which will be able to power the most popular brand of smart phones.

The "Campus Power Zones" will also feature monitors and posters displaying images, videos and commercials, but designed in a way that is organic to each campus. Students will be allowed 15-20 minutes each to charge their devices.  Campus Solutions will test the Power Zones on 20 campuses this year, servicing 344,250 students and reaching more than 10 million by year's end.

College students are estimated to spend more than $21.5 billion on food and beverage this year alone, as well as $21 billion on electronics and cell phones; $10.5 billion on entertainment; $6.5 billion on footwear and apparel; and $6 billion on health and beauty. Additionally, 93 percent of this audience has credit cards, and 97 percent of them make their purchases off campus. Additionally, this year's student body is said to be the most wired ever, spending an average of 11 hours a day engaged with media, whether it be cell phones, laptops, BlackBerrys or iPods.

The college audience is one of the most lucrative, prized demographics, but also the hardest to reach. Studies have shown they ignore traditional marketing campaigns, which is why television, radio and outdoor advertising are not as effective with this audience. Campus Solutions, Inc. was created in 2005 to fill this vacuum, and provide marketers a window to this audience that is creative, organic and reaches them before their attitudes and buying patterns have been set. For seven years, representatives from Campus Solutions have brought products from the biggest names in business, from cell phones to razor blades and hygiene products, to hundreds of campuses nationwide, where they have engaged the student body to help promote those very products. Tapping into the nation's most exclusive Greek system, Campus Solutions has called upon campus "trend setters" to spread the word, and has sponsored contests, events and mixers surrounding the products they are promoting.

SOURCE  Campus Solutions

Campus Solutions

CONTACT: Bryan Carbone, 212.386.7617, bryan@campussolutionsinc.com

Wacom Intuos -- One Brand, Designed For Creativity

Whether a beginning or professional creator of digital content, there's an Intuos tablet to inspire artistic expression

VANCOUVER, Wash., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Designed for creativity, the new Intuos(®) tablet line addresses a wider customer base with choices to fit the creative input needs of virtually every artist, designer and photographer. From hobbyist and enthusiast to the seasoned professional, there's an Intuos tablet to help guide digital content creation. Some of the Intuos' new ergonomic and technical features include a slimmer design, improved multi-touch functions and wireless capabilities.

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Intuos Pro
The perfect tool for serious photographers, designers and digital artists, Intuos Pro provides the power to produce professional results when working with pressure-sensitive software applications such as Adobe(®) Photoshop(®), Corel(®) Painter((TM)), Autodesk(®) Sketchbook(®) and many more. The Intuos Pro Grip Pen delivers 2048 levels of pen pressure sensitivity as well as tilt recognition, allowing artists to create with the accuracy and precision of traditional brushes and pens. In addition, improved multi-touch gestures enable users to position and navigate their work intuitively.

Improved customizable ExpressKeys((TM)) and the Touch Ring help to streamline workflow and increase productivity. Users can greatly decrease the dependency on the computer keyboard by customizing shortcuts and modifiers directly from the tablet itself. Express View, the Heads-Up-Display (HUD) feature, displays current settings on-screen and fades within a few seconds so as not to disrupt the creative process. Additionally, a personalized Radial Menu enables users to quickly access preferred functions through a hierarchical menu display.

The ambidextrous and ergonomic design of the Intuos Pro allows creative professionals to work in complete comfort for long hours and the included wireless accessory kit means they don't need to be attached to their computer all the time, working any way they want from up to 30 feet (10 meters) away. 

The Intuos Pro comes in four Pen & Touch models - small ($249 USD), medium ($349 USD) and large ($499 USD). The clean and stylish Intuos Pro Special Edition (medium), priced at $379 USD, is ideal for design sensitive enthusiasts.

Intuos 
The Intuos pen tablet provides a natural, easy and fun way for hobbyists and enthusiasts to express their creativity. Taking drawing with a pen and paper to another level, the Intuos enables users to get creative on the computer, whether simply sketching and doodling, painting a picture, editing photographs or designing greeting cards.

The sleek new pen with a more tapered shape and soft touch finish fits comfortably in the hand, providing aspiring artists with the same feel as traditional pens and brushes.  When combining brush size with pressure, even the smallest details can be brought to life. Multi-touch complements the pen, giving users an alternative input method that allows both hands to get involved in the creative process. Whether navigating, zooming or rotating an image, multi-touch is easy and fast. Similar to other Wacom pen tablets, the Intuos also features four ExpressKeys, now with application specific settings for popular creative software.   

The Intuos has a new ergonomic and slim design with an eye-catching metallic finish. To personalize the Intuos, colored rings and pen-holder tags are available to liven the creative experience. The rings and tags can be changed as often as one would like to match a particular mood or style. An optional wireless kit is also available to make the tablet portable and easy to use remotely.

There are three Intuos models available including the Intuos Pen (small - $79 USD), Intuos Pen & Touch (small - $99 USD) and Intuos Pen & Touch (medium - $199). The wireless accessory kit ($39 USD) is available through Wacom's eStore.

The entire Intuos Pro and Intuos family of products are available now at select consumer electronic retail locations and the Wacom eStore.   

To complete the Intuos range, Wacom has also recently launched the Intuos Creative Stylus, aimed at users looking to draw, sketch or visualize ideas on an iPad. The Intuos Creative Stylus offers a natural, easy and authentic pen experience with 2048 pressure levels. Compatible with key iPad creative apps, it can reproduce the feel and artistic control of traditional brushes and markers.

Wacom's other products designed for creativity include the new Cintiq Companion Creative Tablets and Cintiq Creative Pen Displays.

About Wacom
Founded in 1983, Wacom is a global company based in Japan with subsidiaries and affiliate offices around the world to support marketing and distribution in over 150 countries. Wacom's vision to bring people and technology closer together through natural interface technologies has made it the world's leading manufacturer of pen tablets, interactive pen displays, and digital interface solutions. The advanced technology of Wacom's intuitive input devices has been used to create some of the most exciting digital art, films, special effects, fashion and designs around the world. Millions of customers are using Wacom's cordless, battery-free, pressure-sensitive pen technology to express their creativity.

For more information, please contact:

Douglas A. Little
Sr. Public Relations Manager
Wacom Technology Services, Corp.
360-896-9833 x174
douglas.little@wacom.com

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NQ Mobile(TM) Subsidiary, FL Mobile(TM) to Publish Perfect World's Highly Anticipated Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Game (MMORPG), "The Condor Heroes", on iOS Platform

Strategic cooperation agreement with Perfect World expands FL Mobile's game content

BEIJING and DALLAS, Sept 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NQ Mobile (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile Internet services, today announced that its subsidiary, Beijing Feiliu Jiutian Technology Co. (FL Mobile), a leading social mobile platform in China, has become the publisher of Perfect World's highly anticipated MMORPG mobile game, "The Condor Heroes", on the iOS platform.

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"Perfect World's decision to use FL Mobile to publish this important franchise on the iOS platform affirms our expertise in operating and ultimately monetizing important titles through our platform," said Dr. Tony Ni, Founder and CEO of FL Mobile. "We will continue to grow our user base and to enhance the user experience with added content like "The Condor Heroes" in China and around the world as we expand internationally."

Currently, FL Mobile has more than 16 million active users globally and a steady download rate of 10 million per month. Some of the new games published by FL Mobile so far in 2013 include: "QQYujian-FL Extreme Edition"; "Fight Three Kingdoms"; "Gun and Blade"; "War-Flame Online" and now "The Condor Heroes". The content and distribution partnerships that FL Mobile has attracted over the past 6 months alone include working with Tencent, China Mobile, Baidu, China Mobile Games & Entertainment and now Perfect World.

"This new relationship with Perfect World further positions NQ Mobile, through FL Mobile's impressive growth, to become a leading mobile Internet service platform company with expanded ways to attract, engage, monetize and retain our user base globally," said Dr. Henry Lin, Founder, Chairman and Co-CEO of NQ Mobile.

About NQ Mobile

NQ Mobile Inc. (NYSE: NQ) is a leading global provider of mobile Internet services. NQ Mobile is a mobile security pioneer with proven competency to acquire, engage, and monetize customers globally. NQ Mobile's portfolio includes mobile security and mobile games as well as advertising for the consumer market and consulting, mobile platforms and mobility services for the enterprise market. As of June 30, 2013, NQ Mobile maintained a large, global user base of 372 million registered user accounts and 122 million monthly active user accounts through its consumer mobile security business, 87 million registered user accounts and 16 million monthly active user accounts through its mobile games and advertising business and over 1,250 enterprise customers. NQ Mobile maintains dual headquarters in Dallas, Texas, USA and Beijing, China. For more information on NQ Mobile, please visit http://www.nq.com/.

About FL Mobile

FL mobile is a leading mobile game publisher and operator, with a mobile interest-based community platform that engages users in real-time mobile online activities. FL mobile has over 87.3 million registered users and 16.1 million monthly active users at the end of June 30, 2013. According to the data published by the third party marketing research company Sino MR, FL mobile is the top iOS mobile game publisher and operator in Chinese market. FL Mobile has recently published top ranking games, including: "QQYujian-FL Extreme Edition", "City of Splendors", "Little Ninja", "War Fire 1942", "Gold Lost City", and "Little Dragon". For more information please visit http://www.feiliu.com/en/.

Investor Relations
NQ Mobile Inc.
Email: investors@nq.com
+1-469-310-5280
+852 3975 2853

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CONTACT: Alex Fencl, of MWW Group for NQ Mobile, +1-214-414-3330, afencl@mww.com; or Kim Titus of NQ Mobile, +1-972-841-0506, kim.titus@nq.com

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New Brother(TM) Business Smart(TM) Pro Series Color Inkjet All-in-Ones Combine High-Speed, Business Quality Printing With Complete 11"x 17" Capability

Flagship Model MFC-J6920dw Features Fast Print Speeds, Low Cost Printing, Enhanced Mobile Connectivity, Near Field Communication (NFC) Compatibility, Free Cloud Apps, plus up to 11" x 17" Printing, Copying, Scanning and Faxing.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brother International Corporation, a leader in business technology, today announced the launch of the MFC-J6920dw, the flagship model of its new Business Smart(TM) Pro series of inkjet all-in-ones for small to medium sized businesses. The MFC-J6920dw offers dual paper trays for a larger paper capacity, as well as higher ink capacity and fastest in class print speeds(1) of up to 22 ppm black and 20 ppm color(2). In addition to providing customers with the Ultimate Combination of features for business found in the award-winning Business Smart(TM) series, the MFC-J6920dw adds the ability to print, copy, scan and fax 11" x 17" (ledger) documents.

In a recent survey conducted by Brother, 66% of small business owners said that they were frequently overwhelmed by the amount of technology available to help them run their business. This finding, plus the knowledge that many small businesses don't have access to dedicated IT support, makes the easy-to-use Business Smart(TM) Pro Series a smart choice for small businesses that want a robust feature set, as well as intuitive operation.

The Brother Wireless Assistant makes connecting to a wireless network easy. In fact, users won't even need a USB cable or to know their network password to connect. The intuitive 3.7" TouchScreen Display with TouchPanel on the MFC-J6920dw makes navigating menus quick and easy, and the TouchPanel illuminates only the keys needed for operation. And every model in the Business Smart(TM) Pro series comes with free phone support for the life of the product as well as a two year limited warranty.

With the knowledge that mobile device use is becoming increasingly important to their business customers, Brother designed the MFC-J6920dw to offer enhanced web connectivity and a variety of mobile printing options. Near Field Communication (NFC) printing and scanning(3) allows users to "touch to connect" their NFC-capable mobile device to the all-in-one for direct printing or scanning without connecting to a wireless network. Additionally, a suite of free Brother Cloud Apps(4) provides the ability to capture and convert paper documents in a variety of innovative ways directly from the machine, without the use of a computer.

"At Brother, we strive to develop feature-rich, quality business products at competitive prices," said Don Cummins, Brother Senior Vice President of Marketing. "With the introduction of the new Business Smart(TM) Pro series, we're now able to offer the ultimate combination of low cost printing, innovative mobile device connectivity, and complete 11" x 17" document capabilities, in an easy-to-use inkjet all-in-one for business."

New Business Smart(TM) Pro Series Inkjet All-in-Ones

MFC-J6920dw

Estimated Street Price: $299(5)

    --  Fastest in class( )print speeds(1, 2)
        --  Black: up to 35ppm and Color: up to 27ppm (Fast Mode)
        --  Black: up to 22ppm and Color: up to 20ppm (ISO/IEC 24734)
    --  Brother(TM) Landscape Print Technology resulting in the smallest in
        class design(1) - up to 35% smaller than competitive models
    --  Low cost printing using super high yield ink cartridges that help save
        money and lower costs(6)
    --  3.7" TouchScreen display plus TouchPanel. TouchPanel only displays the
        keys you need.
    --  NFC Connectivity(3)( )allows the user to "touch to connect" for direct
        printing or scanning from NFC-capable mobile devices
    --  Mobile device compatibility(7) with AirPrint(TM), Google Cloud
        Print(TM), Brother(TM) iPrint&Scan, Wi-Fi Direct(TM) and Cortado
        Workplace
    --  Free Brother((TM)) Cloud Apps(4) capture and convert paper documents
        directly from the machine
    --  Up to 11"x17" document printing, copying, scanning, and faxing
    --  Paper saving with automatic duplex (2-sided) printing(8)
    --  Easy-to-setup wireless 802.11b/g/n and wired Ethernet networking
    --  Dual paper trays for a total capacity of up to 500-sheets
    --  Web connectivity(9) with FACEBOOK((TM)), PICASA WEB ALBUMS((TM)),
        FLICKR((TM)), EVERNOTE(®), DROPBOX, and other services
    --  2-year Limited Warranty and Toll-Free Technical Support for the Life of
        the Machine
In addition to the flagship model, MFC-J6920dw, Brother will be introducing a full line of Business Smart(TM) Pro Series inkjets all-in-ones. The flagship MFC-J6920dw ($299)(5 )will be available in August 2013, MFC-J6720dw ($249.99)(5)( )available in September 2013 and MFC-J6520dw ($229)(5 )available in September 2013.

For more information on the MFC-J6920dw or other models in the Business Smart(TM) Pro Series, or to find a retailer, please visit http://www.Brother.com.

About Brother
Brother International Corporation is one of the premier providers of products for the home, home office and office. The U.S. corporate office in Bridgewater, N. J., was established on April 21, 1954 and currently markets many industrial products, home appliances and business products manufactured by its parent company, Brother Industries, Ltd. of Nagoya, Japan.

These products include an award-winning line of Multi-Function Center® machines and printers. Brother also provides the number-one line of facsimile machines in the U.S. and is the leader in electronic labeling, with its full line of P-touch® Electronic Labeling Systems. For more information you can visit the website at http://www.brother.com.

(1) Based on competing in-class inkjet models with an estimated price of $229-$299.  Competitive data gathered from manufacturer websites and third party industry sources (as of February 2013). (

2 )PPM speed is based in printing in FAST mode and excludes time to complete first page and will vary depending on a variety of factors.  ISO print speed based on ISO/IEC 24734.  For more information, see http://www.brother-usa.com/printspeed.

(3 )Requires internet connection.  See http://www.brother.com/nfc for a list of compatible mobile devices.

(4 )Requires an internet connection.  See http://www.brother.com for details.

(5 )Estimated street price, prices may vary

(6) Additional purchase required.

(7 )Requires connection to a wireless network.  See http://www.brother.com for details, availability, and mobile device compatibility.

(8) Borderless not available on duplex.

(9 )Requires internet connection and an account with a desired service.  See http://www.brother.com for details.

SOURCE  Brother International Corporation

Brother International Corporation

CONTACT: Tracy Siegel, MSLGROUP, 646.500.7712, tracy.siegel@mslgroup.com

Web Site: http://www.brother.com

UC Browser Unveils Open Add-on Platform for Android to Achieve Advanced Personalization

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UCWeb, a global leading provider of mobile internet software and services, has just launched the 9.2 version of UC Browser for Android, unveiling an open add-on platform to achieve an advanced personalized browsing experience. This is an exciting news for the mobile browsing market, with the announcement that the company plans to draw upon its user base of 400 million users and work with app developers to develop this open add-on platform.

What is New for Users:

With this 9.2 version, UC Browser provides an open add-on platform that allows users to customize the functions of their browsers. Add-ons can be added or removed as you please. This flexibility in choosing functions allows you to truly meet the demands you have for your mobile browser, without having to have a huge install package. 

Among the dozens of new add-ons, there are four particularity interesting ones worth talking about. These four provide solutions to the problems most commonly faced by mobile browser users. These are the Facebook Photo Uploader, Web to PDF, Unzip, and the Translator. 

Among the dozens of new add-ons, we have picked four to show off. These four provide solutions to the problems most commonly faced by users. These are the Facebook Photo Uploader, Web to PDF, Unzip, and the Translator. 

Facebook Photo Uploader:

Many of you may have encountered difficulties when uploading photos to Facebook, and this new add-on provides the solution to these problems! This add-on shares your photos to Facebook much more easily, and allows you to upload multiple photos at once. An added benefit to this add-on is that it can turn on the function of Facebook push notifications, so you will no longer miss any message from your friends.

Web to PDF:

Since there is a growing need for saving high quality mobile web pages, UC Browser has created an add-on that allows you to save webpages as PDF files to better preserve their content and allow for easier file transferring. These files can be quickly accessed through the browser's Download Management system.

File Unzip:

Having trouble opening RAR or ZIP files on your phone? Get them extracted with the "Unzip" add-on easily.

Translator:

Taking advantage of the Google Translate and Bing system, this add-on supports more than 70 languages, allowing you to break through almost all the language barriers you need! This add-on supports both whole page translation and individual word translation.

Even more innovative add-ons can be found on the add-on panel by pressing the "+" button.

What is New for Developers

The add-on platform is expected to be officially open to third party developers soon. This opening aims to encourage more third party developers to create a wide array of customized feature add-ons for UC Browser.

The add-on platform enables a bi-direction communication between UC Browser and the Android system's services. In this environment, data sharing is much easier, and the UC Browser API has been standardized, making it more accessible to third party developers via SDK. Programs created by developers can be used in all operating scenarios of UC Browser.

Considering the fierce competition between third party apps in Google Play as well as thousands of other app markets, talented developers should be enthusiastic about joining UC Browser's open-source platform for the opportunity to reach hundreds of millions of users worldwide with little promotional costs. 

"We'd like to work with the participants along the value chain, and promote open exchanges between both parties, so as to create the best browsing experience for our users", said Xiaopeng He, President of UCWeb.

CONTACT:

Haisheng Liang
+86-132-8684-8820
lianghs3@ucweb.com

SOURCE  UCWeb

UCWeb

New EMC Storage Arrays, Systems & Software-Defined Storage Speed IT Transformation

EMC VNX and VSPEX Systems Transform Virtualized Infrastructure; EMC ViPR Software-Defined Storage Provides Bridge To Next-Generation Architectures; EMC Previews "Project Nile" Elastic Cloud Storage Platform

MILAN, Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

News Summary:

    --  Today EMC executives, customers and partners kicked off an
        around-the-world, 24-hour live broadcast from Milan Italy, announcing
        new products that help give customers the speed they need to lead their
        IT Transformation. To view the broadcast visit
        http://www.emc.com/speed2lead.
    --  EMC announced the revolutionary new EMC(®) VNX(®) Series delivers
        unprecedented price/performance--one-third the price for the same
        performance of the previous generation.
    --  The world's fastest-growing reference architecture, EMC VSPEX((TM)), now
        delivers 2X more virtual machines at the same price, and an even broader
        spectrum of choice for workloads that matter most--powered by the new
        EMC VNX Series.
    --  EMC announced the general availability of EMC ViPR(®) Software-Defined
        Storage Platform, planned for later this month. It is scheduled to
        include both ViPR Controller and ViPR Object Data Services to store,
        access and manipulate objects.
    --  EMC today unveiled the "Project Nile" Elastic Cloud Storage platform
        that is focused on delivering Private Cloud control, security and
        flexibility with the scale, economics and ease-of-use generally
        associated with the public cloud.
    --  New EMC XtremSW Cache((TM)) 2.0 server-flash caching software provides
        new management capabilities and advanced support for VMware, AIX and
        Oracle RAC environments.
    --  EMC and Lotus F1 Team celebrated their technology partnership with the
        new EMC VNX5400 Lotus Team F1 Limited Edition arrays.
Interact with EMC Online:

    --  View the 24-hour live EMC broadcast for additional access to EMC content
        and experts
    --  Join the conversation with #Speed2Lead and follow @EMCCorp, @EMCVNX,
        @EMCVSPEX, @EMCITMgmt, @EMCVPLEX and @EMCXtrem
    --  View additional related news from EMC via EMC Pulse Blog
    --  Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn
Full Story:

Today EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) kicked off a 24-hour, around-the-world live broadcast announcing new products that help give customers the speed they need to lead their IT Transformation. Today's news includes revolutionary technology advances in the EMC VNX line of midrange storage, new capabilities for the world's fastest growing reference architecture - EMC VSPEX, the upcoming general availability of EMC ViPR - a new Software-Defined Storage platform, and finally, a preview of "Project Nile" - which EMC expects to be the world's first commercially-available complete, Web-scale storage infrastructure for the data center.

Collectively these new innovations provide customers and partners with the essential building blocks they need to build Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud environments. EMC President and Chief Operating Officer, David Goulden, had this to say about the impact of EMC's new innovations for the market, customers and partners:

"Customers are demanding more performance and efficiency from their current data center infrastructure while, at the same time, deploying new architectures for their next generation mobile and Web applications. By fully embracing and exploiting disruptive technologies such as Intel MultiCore, virtualization and flash, EMC is providing customers with the products and solutions they need to help transform their IT department-not only delivering unprecedented levels of performance and efficiency but also providing the agility needed for their business to remain competitive."

Today's announcement includes the following highlights:

    --  The new, highly anticipated range of VNX unified storage systems
        (VNX5200, VNX5400, VNX5600, VNX5800, VNX7600, VNX8000 and VNX-F), that
        shatter the definition and economics of midrange storage.  The new VNX
        raises the bar for application performance, storage efficiency, data
        protection, data availability and ease-of-use. Through new MCx(TM)
        software the new VNX fully unleashes the power of flash, accelerating
        application and file performance by up-to 4X. The new platform also
        delivers unprecedented price/performance--one-third the price for the
        same performance of the previous generation.
    --  All EMC VSPEX reference architectures are now powered by the new VNX
        Series--delivering 2X more virtual machines at the same prices, and with
        a broader spectrum of choice for workloads that matter most. VSPEX is
        the worlds fastest growing reference architecture with 3,600 shipments
        adopted by 3,000 customers and 1,500 partners.
    --  EMC announced that the ViPR Software-Defined Storage Platform is planned
        to be generally available later this month. ViPR is scheduled to include
        both the ViPR Controller and ViPR Object Data Services. ViPR Object Data
        Services gives customers the ability to view objects as files, providing
        file access performance without the latency inherent in current object
        storage models.
    --  EMC also offered a technology preview of "Project Nile", which EMC
        expects will be the first commercially-available complete, Web-scale
        storage infrastructure for the data center.
    --  New EMC XtremSW Cache 2.0 software offers deeper integration with EMC
        arrays including the new VNX Series--further driving down latency by
        65%. The advanced caching software also delivers greater
        interoperability with VMware vCenter, industry first IBM AIX support and
        distributed cache coherency for Oracle RAC environments (scheduled to be
        available in the fourth quarter of 2013) as well as increased support
        for any server flash SSD or PCIe hardware (including EMC XtremSF((TM))
        server flash hardware).
    --  EMC is celebrating its technology partnership with the Lotus F1 Team by
        jointly announcing the EMCVNX 5400 Lotus Team F1 Limited Edition arrays
        in Lotus F1 Team colors.
Partner Quotes

Satinder Sethi, Vice President, Data Center Group, Cisco

"Cisco's vision is to make data centers more application centric - with infrastructure that dynamically and automatically responds to the needs of business-critical applications.  Cisco and EMC have partnered closely to deliver three paths to speed our customers' journey to the cloud:  custom-designed infrastructure, validated reference architectures via EMC VSPEX Proven Infrastructure, and pre-integrated converged infrastructure with VCE Vblock Systems.  Over the past year, Cisco solutions integrated with offerings from EMC and VCE have generated significant momentum with customers and partners.  Today, Cisco and EMC have hundreds of joint channel partners and thousands of joint customers around the world.  Together, Cisco and EMC plan to accelerate this success with our mutual channel partners.  We also believe that EMC's next-generation VNX technology will complement Cisco's Unified Compute and Unified Fabric solutions, helping customers maximize their existing infrastructure and further simplify cloud deployments."

Raghu Raghuram, Executive Vice President, Cloud Infrastructure and Management, VMware   

"As organizations realize the benefits of the software-defined data center, VMware is continuing to offer customers choice and flexibility. VMware infrastructure with the VNX Series, ViPR and VSPEX Proven Infrastructure enables businesses to speed time-to-value, and provides an opportunity for organizations to be efficient and agile as their requirements grow."

Additional Resources

    --  All news today includes related information and content via EMC Pulse
        Blog
    --  Visit the Speed To Lead Community on ECN
    --  Video: New DataCrunchers Speed2Lead Unified Storage Road Race
    --  Reflections Blog: Click Here
    --  What is Speed?
    --  Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn
About EMC

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing.  Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

EMC, MCx, VNX, ViPR, VSPEX and XtremSW are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statement Legend

This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Katryn McGaughey, katryn.mcgaughey@emc.com, (781) 267-5147

Web Site: http://www.emc.com

Sustainability Certification a Catalyst for IT Industry Progress in Socially Responsible Manufacturing

STOCKHOLM, September 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    According to recent figures from TCO Development, products from 15 major brands
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of displays, computers and other devices have now
fulfilled new criteria for socially responsible manufacturing
[http://tcodevelopment.com/manufacturer-resources/criteria-summary ] required by the TCO
Certified sustainability certification for IT products.

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    At the 2012 launch of the stricter social criteria for TCO Certified, no brand was
able to show full compliance for the product submitted for certification. However only one
year later and products from 15 major brands have instituted work procedures to create
more sustainable manufacturing practices.

    For the products to fulfill the criteria, third party audits must be conducted at
facilities where designated TCO Certified
[http://tcodevelopment.com/tco-certified/about-tco-certified ] products are manufactured.
Additionally, corrective action plans for any non-compliance with TCO Certified criteria
must be developed. Brands must prove compliance every year through a third party social
audit.

    "It's encouraging news that products from 15 brands have fulfilled the criteria and
have routines in place," comments Soren Enholm, CEO of TCO Development
[http://tcodevelopment.com ]. "As more brands begin to see that social responsibility is
important to their customers, we are better positioned to make real progress. Enholm
continues; "There is still much to do, but it's a positive development that buyers are
specifying TCO Certified in their purchasing and industry is hearing that message. What's
vital now is that even more buyers join the movement and continue this momentum."

    IT product manufacturing has come under increasing criticism. Workers are routinely
prohibited from organizing and excessive overtime is common. The provisions in TCO
Certified target these problems and provide a concrete framework with continuous
improvements that manufacturers must follow. TCO certified product models also meet strict
environmental and health/safety criteria.

    About TCO Development

    TCO Development advances sustainable IT and is the organization behind TCO Certified,
the third party sustainability certification for IT products. Products achieving TCO
Certified meet a broad series of criteria to ensure that manufacturing, use and recycling
is carried out with consideration for environmental, social and economic responsibility.
TCO Certified is available for displays, notebooks, tablets, desktops, all-in-one PCs,
smartphones, projectors and headsets. TCO Development is owned by TCO, the Sweden-based
Confederation of Professional Employees, and has no profit requirement from its owner.

       
        Contacts:

        Anna Pramborg, Press - anna.pramborg@tcodevelopment.com
        +46-706-67-64-04

        Soren Enholm, CEO - soren.enholm@tcodevelopment.com
        +46-8-782-91-03

        Clare Hobby - North America - clare.hobby@tcodevelopment.com
        +1-310-801-8769

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Hillcrest Labs Selected by Hisense to Bring Motion, Gesture and Cursor Control to Smart TVs and Set-Top Boxes

- Hillcrest's Freespace® MotionEngine(TM) to Power Hisense's Smart TV Products -

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillcrest Labs and Hisense Company Limited (Hisense) today announced a strategic partnership by which Hisense will deploy Hillcrest's patented Freespace(®) in-air pointing and motion control software in its next-generation of Smart TVs and Pulse set-top boxes. Freespace enables point-and-click, gesture and motion control of Smart TV devices through simple in-air movements of a handheld remote control. This allows users to navigate their TV user interface just like they do on computers, smartphones and tablets.

Hisense is the fifth largest television manufacturer in the world with a growing global business in both the branded and OEM sectors. The company's range of television offerings span from high quality, entry-level to among the most sophisticated and highest performing Smart televisions available. Hisense's Freespace-enabled products will be available in the U.S., China, and other markets later this year. Additional information, such as product models and pricing, will be available at launch.

"With Freespace, Hisense will provide consumers with a more intuitive and efficient way to control their Smart TV products and easily navigate content and apps," said Chad Lucien, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Hillcrest Labs. "Hisense is a proven market-leader in China, and we're proud that they have selected Freespace as they expand their global footprint in the Smart TV market."   

"Hisense has demonstrated both its ambition and capacity to provide consumers everywhere with the most advanced, highest quality and yet most intuitive Smart televisions," said Jonathan Frank, Vice President of Marketing, Hisense USA. "Partnering with a technology leader like Hillcrest to enable our Smart TVs with category-leading motion interfaces is a win-win for both organizations but, importantly, for our channel partners and our customer base. We look forward to working with Hillcrest to empower and delight our customers around the world." 

Hisense has the second-highest brand share in China and is the fifth largest Smart TV brand worldwide based on shipment share, according to the NPD DisplaySearch Global TV Shipment report. Worldwide connected TV shipments are forecast at 80 million units, according to the NPD Quarterly Smart TV report.

"Smart TV has evolved into a mature category, particularly in China," said Paul Gray, Director TV Electronics & Europe TV Research, NPD DisplaySearch. "For TV brands, the battle is no longer one of simply having Internet services, but increasingly of making usage an appealing and intuitive experience. CES 2013 showed that Chinese brands are beginning to set the agenda in Smart TV, based on a home market where over half the sets shipping now have Smart TV capability."

Hillcrest has a worldwide intellectual property portfolio that includes over 100 granted and 200 filed patents. Additional information about Hisense products can be found at http://www.Hisense.com. Additional information about Hillcrest Labs can be found at: http://www.HillcrestLabs.com.

About Hillcrest Labs:
Hillcrest Labs is the leading global supplier of software and hardware for motion-enabled products. Our Freespace(®) technology transforms human movement into high quality, application-ready motion information. With a decade of development and many unique patented features, products come to life with Freespace motion. Companies that have licensed or use Hillcrest's motion technology include: Atmel, Eastman Kodak, Hisense, Intel, LG Electronics, Logitech, Roku, SMK Electronics, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., and TCL Multimedia.

Hillcrest has received numerous awards and recognitions including the prestigious CES Innovations Honoree Award multiple times, IMS Research's TV Innovation Awards, EE Times' ACE Award, PC World's 100 Best Products and Greatest Tech Designs, Popular Mechanics' Editors Choice, ECN's Reader's Choice Tech, and many others. Additional information about Hillcrest's broad portfolio of motion control products is available at: http://www.HillcrestLabs.com. Follow Hillcrest on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HillcrestLabs or Twitter at @HillcrestLabs.

About Hisense Company Limited:
Hisense Company Ltd. has production facilities in China, South Africa, Algeria, Egypt as well as Mexico and is one of the largest television manufacturers in the world with over 10 million televisions produced per year. The Company has sales offices in North America, Europe, Australia, South Africa, the Middle East and Asia while exporting products to over 130 countries and regions throughout the world.

SOURCE  Hillcrest Labs

Hillcrest Labs

CONTACT: Renee Burch, JLM Partners, Inc. for Hillcrest Labs, renee@jlmpartners.com, 206-381-3600 or Jeremy Pemble, JLM Partners, Inc. for Hillcrest Labs, jeremy@jlmpartners.com, 206-381-3600

Web Site: http://hillcrestlabs.com

SPTS Announce Sigma fxP PVD for 300 mm Power Device Manufacturing

Next generation system ready for power devices transitioning to large wafer formats

NEWPORT, England, September 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    SPTS Technologies, a supplier of advanced wafer processing solutions for the global
semiconductor industry and related markets, today announced the launch of its Sigma fxP
physical vapor deposition (PVD) system for 300mm power device manufacturing. Available
system options include modules for frontside thick aluminum processing and backside metal
deposition on ultra-thin wafers. The new system is designed to address the technical
challenges customers face as they scale power PVD processes up to 300 mm wafer size.

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    In a discrete MOSFET power device, current passes through the silicon substrate so
electrical contacts are required on both sides of the wafer. Due to the high currents
involved, thick aluminum alloy layers are deposited on the frontside of the wafer
(typically > 4 microm rather than <1 microm for mainstream silicon interconnects).
However, depositing thick films puts unusually large heat loads on process chamber
hardware, potentially resulting in film contamination from outgassing chamber furniture.
This contamination can lead to the formation of aluminum whiskers/extrusions in the
growing film that can ultimately result in device killer defects. In traditional front end
fab deposition equipment, a common technique to mitigate this issue is to reduce film
deposition rates with a corresponding reduction on system productivity. However, the Sigma
fxP design overcomes that challenge without compromising throughput. Sigma fxP users
routinely deposit thick Al layers at rates >1.4 microm/min without any yield destroying
whiskers or extrusions.

    With frontside processing complete, wafers are thinned down to 50 microm or less to
reduce 'on-state' resistance and solder metal layers are deposited on the backside. No
supporting carrier substrates are used and the ultra-thin, large area wafer will deform
under the influence of uncontrolled film stresses, with miss-handling a potential
consequence. The Sigma fxP carries thin wafer handling hardware and uses film deposition
stress control techniques to deliver high throughput processes with low wafer bow.

    Currently, seven out of the top ten power device manufacturers, and all major
foundries use the Sigma fxP as the process tool of record for power PVD processing. With
power device manufacturing moving to 300mm format wafers, SPTS has successfully
transferred its market leading process knowledge and capability to the new platform.

    "We are pleased to offer customers a complete solution for 300 mm Power PVD
processing," said Chris Jones, product marketing manager at SPTS. "Sigma fxP systems are
in full production for frontside thick Al and thin wafer backside processing. We are
prepared to support the IDMs and foundries as they make the transition from 150 and 200mm
wafer formats to 300mm."

    About SPTS Technologies

    SPTS Technologies (a Bridgepoint portfolio company) designs, manufactures, sells, and
supports etch, PVD, CVD and thermal wafer processing solutions for the MEMS, advanced
packaging, LEDs, high speed RF on GaAs, and power management device markets. With
manufacturing facilities in Newport, Wales, Allentown, Pennsylvania, and San Jose,
California, the company operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and
Asia-Pacific. For more information about SPTS Technologies, please visit
http://www.spts.com

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Mountain Dew® and Doritos® "Every 2 Minutes" Live Auction Event Brings the Xbox One to Fans First at PAX Prime 2013

PURCHASE, N.Y. and PLANO, Texas, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Dew® and Doritos® teamed up at PAX Prime 2013 in Seattle, Wash. to give gamers the chance to secure the hotly-anticipated Xbox One entertainment system.

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As part of their Xbox One "Every 2 Minutes" promotion, Mountain Dew and the Doritos brand hosted a Live Auction event on Sunday, September 1 for PAX attendees. With thousands of PAX attendees participating, the country's most avid gaming community scanned more than 100 QR codes throughout the Washington Convention Center and local landmarks, including Pike Place Market and the Space Needle. Codes were scanned more than 155,000 times during PAX, enabling participants to amass points to bid on and win an Xbox One entertainment system during the Live Auction.  Thirty winners scored an Xbox One, and six will receive the entertainment system before launch night in November.

Sunday's live auction in Seattle was only the beginning.  This Fall, the Mountain Dew and Doritos brands will give fans a chance to bid on Xbox One entertainment systems through nightly auctions beginning on November 5, every two minutes between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. ET as part of the "Every 2 Minutes" online auction experience. For more information, and to register, head over now to http://www.Every2Minutes.com.

Media Contacts:
Jennifer Ryan
PepsiCo
(o) 914.253.2308
jennifer.ryan@pepsico.com

Alexia Allina
Frito-Lay
972.334.5664
Alexia.Allina@pepsico.com

Daniel Acker
Weber Shandwick
212.445.8351
dacker@webershandwick.com

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Online Backup for Mobile Devices: Prevent data loss and heighten security

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Most technology users keep personal information (contacts, calendars, documents, photos, etc.) on their mobile devices. That information isn't protected if the mobile is lost/stolen.

Criminals frequently target mobile devices for access to vulnerable information (credit card numbers, passwords, etc.) because the security on a lot of mobile devices is minimal - some have no protection at all. Raghu Kulkarni, CEO of IDrive, an offsite, online backup provider, says, "It is essential to have data protected with an online backup plan so, in the event a mobile device is lost or stolen, the data is secure and recoverable."

In the United States, over 2 million cell phones are lost each year, a loss totaling nearly 3 billion dollars. Kulkarni advises backing up data on mobile devices with a cloud-based online backup service. Here are some key factors to consider when choosing a service:

    --  Mobile Backup/Restore AbilityMake sure the service is able to backup and
        restore the critical information on a mobile. Not all service providers
        include mobile devices in their plans. IDrive offers plans that backup
        unlimited computers and mobile devices to the cloud, at no additional
        cost. If a device is lost or stolen, the backed up data can easily be
        restored to a new device.

    --  SecurityIt's important to find an online backup service that offers data
        encryption for mobile devices. Encrypting data makes it unreadable
        without the key, ensuring that backed up data is secure and
        inaccessible. Some services offer the option of a private encryption key
        that only the user knows - so data cannot be accessed by anyone, except
        the user (not even the service provider can access the data).

    --  Cross Platform CapabilitiesMake sure the backed up mobile data is
        accessible from a computer. Remote management is important in the event
        a mobile is lost/stolen. With cross platform capabilities, a user can
        login to the backup service from the web and manage the mobile data from
        anywhere. Users can unlink devices from their account, preventing any
        information in the backup set from being accessed via the mobile device.
        It's also important to check that a service provider offers backup
        capabilities to all necessary platforms (iOS, Android, and Windows) so
        that data can be transferred or restored from one to another, if needed.
Online backup services anddisaster recovery plans are constantly improving security features and mobile capabilities. Don't let your mobile data go unprotected. There are plenty of options to suffice; secure data now on that mobile device.

About IDrive
IDrive is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance, sync and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®, IDriveSync, IBackup®, RemotePC(TM) and EVS for developers. The company's services help over 2 million customers back up over 45 Petabytes of data.

SOURCE  IDrive

IDrive

CONTACT: Matthew Harvey, matthew.harvey@idrive.com, (818) 251 - 4200 x127

Web Site: https://www.idrive.com

Genesis Gaming Solutions Chosen by Chumash Casino Resort to Install its Complete Table Management Solution

Company Supplies BRAVO Pit & Poker, Chip and Card Detection System, Gaming Tables, Layouts and Accessories

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc., a leader in table games management and player tracking systems, announced today that is has completed the installation of its BRAVO Pit and Poker table management systems at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California.  The Company also provided gaming tables, BRAVO quick-change tabletops, layouts and accessories to the Southern California casino.

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Installed on all 50 gaming tables at Chumash, the BRAVO Pitsystem is a complete table game management and player tracking system designed for more efficient player ratings and pit management utilizing electronic data collection.  BRAVO Pit allows for easy input and tracking of all ratings and management functions.  Players are rated electronically and given credit for play immediately. 

Chumash also received the BRAVO Pit Card and Chip Detection (CCD) System, which uses patented technology featuring light sensors embedded under the table felts to detect when cards or chips are placed in position and signals to the system that a hand is being played at that spot.  The system tracks table play using exact hand counts for more accurate player rating and reward calculations, as well as correctly measured operational metrics, such as dealer speed and efficiency.  Casinos can also better track any proposition or bonus bets on a game, enabling more accurate data for cost-benefit analysis of a particular bonus bet.

The BRAVO Poker system, which was installed on all 14 tables in the Chumash Poker Room, is a complete poker room management system that allows for accurate monitoring, tracking and managing of the entire poker room.  BRAVO Poker enables poker room supervisors to monitor and manage most poker room functions, such as player tracking, lobby tracking, game setup and maintenance, waiting list functions, room statistics, player history, dealer speed, kiosk utilization, promotion tracking and complete tournament management. 

The BRAVO Poker system also allows Chumash to take advantage of the BRAVO Poker Live mobile app, which keeps players up-to-date with the latest poker room information, promotions and much more.  BRAVO Poker Live leverages the power and data of the BRAVO Poker system and gives players up-to-the-minute information on live play, waiting lists, tournament, and promotional activity at all participating poker rooms. 

"The BRAVO Pit & Poker system provides us with the tools and efficiencies we need to make our table and poker operations more effective and to offer our players an enhanced gaming experience," said Mike Telesmanic, Executive Director of Table Games for Chumash Casino Resort.  "Working with a company like Genesis - that can provide a complete solution for all our table games needs - has been a pleasure.  We look forward to working with the Genesis team in the future."       

Genesis Gaming Solutions also supplied Chumash with 46 custom-built blackjack tables, complete with its innovative quick-change tabletops.  Available in a variety of gaming table styles, the quick-change tabletops not only ensure precise placement of the CCD light sensors on the gaming table for optimal tracking, it also allows casino personnel to quickly change out layouts without having to touch various items on the gaming table.  Chip trays, table signage, dealing shoes, discard racks and other equipment do not have to be removed, saving time and getting the table back in play in minutes. 

The Company also provided its BRAVO table game layouts, along with a variety of table game accessories.  BRAVO layouts are made of a specially formulated blend of suede polyester material that provides superior durability than the standard graphic cloth.  Available in hundreds of colors, BRAVO layouts can easily accommodate sophisticated printed graphics such as gradients and images with crisp, sharp colors making them ideal for use in marketing casino events and promotions. 

"We are grateful that Chumash Casino Resort has chosen Genesis to supply them with our complete table game solution, including our BRAVO Pit & Poker table management systems, our CCD system for table tracking, our gaming tables with quick change tabletops, layouts and accessories," said Randy Knust, President of Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.  "Their confidence in us is very much appreciated, and we will continue to develop and deliver the highest quality products to our valued customers." 

About Genesis Gaming Solutions

Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. is the only comprehensive solutions provider to the table games industry.  A leader in hardware and software solutions for casino pit and poker room management, Genesis Gaming Solutions also offers a full line of table game products to the casino industry.  The Company product lines include BRAVO Pit, a complete table game management and player tracking system; BRAVO Poker, the most robust poker room management system available; and BRAVO Poker Live, the mobile app that allows players to access up-to-the-minute live play, tournament, and promotional activity at all participating poker rooms; custom-built gaming tables and furniture; high-quality casino chips; precision dice; playing cards; table layouts; roulette wheels; roulette and baccarat displays; and table game accessories. For more information, visit http://www.genesisgaming.com.

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Web Site: http://www.genesisgaming.com

Silent Circle Announces Silent Text For Android

Now iOS and Android users can communicate privately with Silent Circle's revolutionary peer-to-peer encrypted platform enabling secure voice, video, text and file transfer between mobile devices

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Silent Circle, the global encrypted communications firm revolutionizing mobile device security for organizations and individuals alike, today announced the availability of its Silent Text secure messaging and file transfer app for Android devices via Google Play. With the addition of Silent Text for Android, Silent Circle's apps and services offer unmatched privacy protection by routing encrypted calls, messages and attachments exclusively between Silent Circle users' iOS and Android devices without logging metadata associated with subscribers' communications.

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Silent Text for Android's features include:

    --  Burn Notice feature allows you to have any messages you send
        self-destruct after a time delay
    --  Send map locations encrypted and controlled
    --  Peer-to-peer key management -- keys are on each device, not on Silent
        Circle's servers
    --  No one but you and the person you are texting can decrypt and read the
        information
    --  Send any file up to 100MB
    --  Revolutionizes secure business and personal communications with a tap of
        the finger
"Relentless surveillance and espionage by state-sponsored, commercial, and criminal actors worldwide continues to demonstrate vulnerabilities in cellular calls and mobile communications that executives, government officials and others rely on everywhere they travel," said Silent Circle CTO and co-founder Jon Callas. "At a time when large-scale network monitoring is making many cloud, telecommunications and other businesses' privacy policies almost moot, our services give employees and individuals with sensitive information the confidence to communicate and collaborate anywhere."

Silent Text for Android adds to Silent Circle's comprehensive set of private, peer-to-peer encrypted communications services including Silent Phone for secure mobile voice and video calling and encrypted voice and video communication on Windows PCs with Silent Circle Desktop for secure calls and conferencing.

"With our latest versions of Silent Phone and Silent Text, we give iOS and Android users a private, end-to-end encrypted platform for calling, messaging and sharing files designed to be inherently more secure than other mediums," Callas continued. "Beyond strong encryption, our apps give users important, additional privacy controls, such as Silent Text's ability to wipe messages and files from a recipient's device with a 'Burn Notice.'"

About Silent Circle's encrypted peer-to-peer communication services:

    --  Silent Phone: Encrypted mobile VoIP calling with ability to seamlessly
        switch to high-quality, secure video calls, on-demand. Currently
        available for iOS and Android, it can be used with Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G LTE
        cellular anywhere in the world.
    --  Out-Circle Access: Enables calls between one Silent Phone subscriber and
        a non-subscriber.*
    --  Silent Text: Encrypted text messaging with support for almost any
        attachment up to 100MB and "Burn Notice" feature for permanently
        deleting messages from senders' and receivers' device registries.
        Messages can include map locations and multimedia recorded in the app.
        Currently available for iOS and Android.
    --  Silent Circle Desktop: Encrypted VoIP audio and video calls and
        conferencing from Windows laptops and desktops through Silent Circle's
        custom HD network. Compatible with Silent Phone. Currently available for
        Windows PC's.
*Currently limited to PSTN calls in U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.

ABOUT SILENT CIRCLE

Silent Circle is a global encrypted communications service headquartered in Washington D.C. providing a revolutionary peer-to-peer platform for encrypted voice, video, text and file transfer on mobile devices via a secure, proprietary network, software and mobile apps. Silent Circle was co-founded by Mike Janke, former Navy SEAL and best-selling author and Phil Zimmermann, the world famous Silicon Valley creator of Internet encryption for voice and data and 2012 inductee into the Internet Hall of Fame. For more on Silent Circle, go to: https://www.silentcircle.com

Press Contact:

Tom Resau

Welz & Weisel Communications
tom@w2comm.com
703-877-8103

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Starz Digital Media Enters The Renaissance Master's Studio With 'Da Vinci's Demons: The Apprentice' Puzzle Game For iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch

Puzzle-Adventure Game Created by Starz Digital Media and Fuel Entertainment Now Available Exclusively on the App Store

Season One of the STARZ Original Series "Da Vinci's Demons" also Available Today on iTunes

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Starz Digital Media and Fuel Entertainment today announced the launch of "Da Vinci's Demons: The Apprentice" ("The Apprentice"), a brand new iPhone, iPad and iPod touch game that immerses players in a historical adventure featuring more than 50 mind-boggling puzzles.  Today's launch of "The Apprentice" also coincides with the North American home video release of the hit STARZ Original series "Da Vinci's Demons," now available on iTunes and other distributors.

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Set inside da Vinci's studio in Florence, the "Da Vinci's Demons: The Apprentice" player assumes the role of Leonardo's most promising pupil.  As da Vinci's apprentice, players are tasked with designing and building a series of complex inventions, such as a crossbow or diving helmet, for some of the city's most illustrious patrons - all of which are based off of actual da Vinci inventions.

A video trailer of the puzzle game may be viewed at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u45DRdb7hNQ

"Series creator David Goyer did such an incredible job weaving historical accuracies and da Vinci's multitude of talents into the hit STARZ Original series," said David Katz, Vice President of Digital Media at Starz Digital Media. "We see great opportunity extending the experience to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Da Vinci's inventions always felt like a great jumping off point for a gaming experience and we can't wait for the fans to get their hands on this one."

"Da Vinci is one of history's most popular figures, and he is still one of the most fascinating," said Phil Glofcheskie, Creative Director at Fuel. "Inspired by inventions and storylines from "Da Vinci's Demons," we cut our teeth into the master's mythos with the goal of creating one of the most fun, challenging and dynamic puzzle games to hit the App Store."

More on "Da Vinci's Demons: The Apprentice"
Using Multi-Touch touch-screen controls and gestures, players will solve puzzles and assemble inventions using a variety of technologies of the time, including gears, belt transmissions, bellows, pneumatic pipes, lenses and mirrors. The machines will also have an explorative dimension as players investigate the devices to find secret compartments containing hidden items, esoteric codes scratched on the surface, and switches that activate hidden functionality. A walkthrough mission and hint system will guide the player from basic mechanical principles through to an understanding of more sophisticated applications. As players advance, a trophy and scoring system will keep players hungry for their next discovery.

Game Features:

    --  Real inventions - build five (5) of da Vinci's most popular machines,
        including a crossbow, an astrarium, and a diving helmet
    --  Sixty (60) levels to master - each invention is packed with twelve (12)
        challenging levels that will test your wits and creativity
    --  Bring out the collector - more than 150 artifacts to collect and fill
        your Artifact Room
    --  Retina display support
    --  Game Center integration
The "Da Vinci's Demons: The Apprentice" App is available in the United States and Canada for $2.99 exclusively from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at http://www.AppStore.com. Season one of "Da Vinci's Demons" is available on iTunes at http://www.iTunes.com/DaVincisDemons.

About "Da Vinci's Demons"
The historical fantasy "Da Vinci's Demons," created by David S. Goyer and produced by Adjacent Productions, follows the 'untold' story of the world's greatest genius, Leonardo da Vinci, during his turbulent youth in Renaissance Florence.  More than 2.14 million total viewers tuned-in opening weekend to "Da Vinci's Demons," making it the highest-rated premiere weekend ever for a STARZ Original series.

Production of season two of "Da Vinci's Demons" is currently underway in Wales, with an on-air return expected on STARZ in 2014.

"Da Vinci's Demons" is distributed by Starz in the United States and English-speaking Canada. "Da Vinci's Demons" is distributed internationally by BBC Worldwide. Fox International Channels (FIC) acquired the first season of the series and premiered it to audiences in 120 countries in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa following Starz's exclusive premiere in the U.S. on April 12(th).

"Da Vinci's Demons" stars Tom Riley, who has received wide critical acclaim in the UK for his performances in theater, film and on television and was nominated by the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in the 2011 Tony® Award nominated Broadway play, "Arcadia."  Riley's co-stars include Laura Haddock (The Inbetweeners Movie, "Honest," Captain America: The First Avenger) who plays the celebrated beauty, Lucrezia Donati; Elliot Cowan ("Marchlands," "The Fixer," "Lost in Austen") who plays the shrewd de factor ruler of Florence, Lorenzo Medici; Lara Pulver ("True Blood," "Sherlock," "Robin Hood"), who plays his wife Clarice Orsini; and Blake Ritson (Serena, "Upstairs Downstairs") plays the ruthless and unwavering Count Girolamo Riario.

About Starz Digital Media
Starz Digital Media is a leading distributor of digital and on-demand content.  Starz Digital Media distributes original programming content (Starz and AMC), feature films (The Weinstein Company, Anchor Bay Films), anime (Manga Entertainment) and other filmed entertainment utilizing various business models including download-to-own/electronic sell-through, video-on-demand, pay-per-view, subscription video-on-demand and ad-supported streaming.  Starz Digital Media also programs and supports numerous ad-supported broadband channels and develops games, applications and other related content from many of its properties for distribution worldwide. Starz Digital Media is a Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) business, http://www.starz.com.

About Starz
Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) is a leading integrated global media and entertainment company with operating units that provide premium subscription video programming on domestic U.S. pay television channels (Starz Networks), global content distribution (Starz Distribution) and animated television and movie production (Starz Animation), http://www.starz.com.

Starz Networks is a leading provider of premium subscription video programming through the flagship STARZ(®) and ENCORE(®) pay TV networks which showcase premium original programming and movies to U.S. multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies.  As of June 30, 2013, STARZ and ENCORE serve a combined 56.9 million subscribers, including 21.8 million at STARZ, and 35.1 million at ENCORE, making them the largest pair of premium flagship channels in the U.S.  STARZ(®) and ENCORE(®), along with Starz Networks' third network MOVIEPLEX(®), air more than 1,000 movies monthly across 17 linear networks, complemented by On Demand and authenticated online offerings through STARZ PLAY, ENCORE PLAY, and MOVIEPLEX PLAY. Starz Distribution develops, produces and acquires entertainment content, distributing it to consumers globally on DVD, digital formats and traditional television.  Starz Distribution's home video, digital media and worldwide distribution business units distribute original programming content produced by Starz, as well as entertainment content for itself and third parties.  Starz Animation produces animated TV and movie content for studios, networks, distributors and audiences worldwide.

About Fuel

Fuel(TM) creates deep entertainment experiences through characters, games and properties that resonate with audiences, both independently, and in partnership with global brands and studios like Google, McDonald's, Mattel and Lucasfilm. With animated and live action television, gaming and digital experiences; Fuel Entertainment brings stories to life in engaging and innovative ways. Fuel was founded in 1999 and is based in Los Angeles and Ottawa. For more information, please visit fuelentertainment.com.

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    Eric Becker           Nicole Tiedemann

    Starz                 MWW for Starz

    (720) 852-4065        (212) 827-3777

    eric.becker@starz.com ntiedemann@mww.com
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CuBox-i, a Mini Computer Starting at $45

SolidRun Introduces a Small, Modern, and Impressive Mini-Computer that Fits Everybody's Budget

YOKENEAM, Israel, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the dream of putting their mini-computer into everyone's hands, SolidRun has launched its CuBox-i series (http://www.cubox-i.com) with a dazzling $45 price tag on their CuBox-i1 entry level computer. Other members of the series are the CuBox-i2, CuBox-i2ultra and CuBox-i4pro. All are based on Freescale's i.MX6 SoC series and offer a wide variety of configurations ranging from single, dual and quad ARM processors running up to 1.2GHz.

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"We want to enable everybody to do whatever their imagination drives them to do with our mini-computers. Our team had to work very hard to pack in such a rich and high-end set of features and still keep the cost at levels that make this product a no brainer choice for everyday projects," said Kossay Omary, CEO of SolidRun. "The i.MX6 System-on-Chip series provides the perfect scalability for balancing power, performance and price."

"We build small and low power computers," said Rabeeh Khoury, CTO of SolidRun. "Given the open source SDK and tons of available software packages, our computers can be used in a huge range of scenarios limited only by your imagination; ranging from embedded, multimedia, education, cloud client, HMI and many other fields, as well as all the fun projects you always dreamed of. Everyone can take these computers to their own playground and build their special projects with it. It can be an excellent learning experience too."

SolidRun's open source software model is boosted by the tremendous contribution of the open source community, as well as the SolidRun engineering team. For many open source software packages, work is already completed or in the progress of porting. This includes latest versions of Linux kernel and several of its distributions, XBMC Media Center and much more. Alongside Linux, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is one of the major operating systems supported by the new computer.

The CuBox-i series maintains an impressively small footprint and the low power consumption that characterizes SolidRun's unique designs. CuBox-i has clean lines and a high polish 2x2x2 inch(3) enclosure and its features include:

    --  Up to quad i.MX6 Cortex A9 ARM processors, up to 1.2GHz each
    --  ARMv7 instruction set, including NEON extension support
    --  Up to 2GByte DDR-3
    --  HDMI 1080p output
    --  Multi format hardware video decoding and encoding engine
    --  Integrated video image processing unit
    --  OpenGL|ES 2.0 GPU with OpenCL(**) 1.1 embedded profile support
    --  Peripherals:
        --  10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet(*)
        --  Two powered USB-2.0 host interfaces.
        --  eSata 3Gbps(**)
        --  Infra-red receiver and transmitter
        --  Optical audio SPDIF out
        --  microSD for operating system storage
        --  microUSB (device) for development (**)
        --  WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and BlueTooth(**)
        --  Built-in Real Time Clock with battery backup(**)
* Gigabit Ethernet on higher end models only

** Supported on higher end models only

"Hardware wise, our products are of the highest quality and are among the most stable, reliable and easy to use in the market," added Kossay Omary, CEO of SolidRun. "In addition to the impressive price reduction, the CuBox-i series adds an important dimension of scalability. Now our customers can choose the right solution that meets their needs and their budget constraints. Limited number of mini computers will be available for pre-ordering at the product's web-site (http://www.cubox-i.com ) so make sure to order yours today!"

Contact details:

Waseem Geraisy - Marketing

Email

+972-54-6610072

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Shatter Buggy Opening in Las Vegas, Bringing Fast, Friendly iDevice Repair to Residents and Visitors

DENVER, Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Giving new meaning to the city's famous marketing tagline, Las Vegas is now home to its own Shatter Buggy franchise. The iDevice repair company offers a unique service, going straight to the customer and fixing broken screens and LCDs or malfunctioning batteries. Local entrepreneur Keenan DeCock is opening the franchise, and he's excited to serve the city he calls home.

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In 2012, nearly 40 million people visited Sin City, from newlyweds to retirees; over 21,000 conventions played host to 5 million delegates. That's a huge market of people with iDevices, thousands of which are dropped, sat on, stepped on or otherwise damaged.

"With Shatter Buggy, it's now safe to say 'what breaks in Vegas, gets fixed in Vegas,'" remarked DeCock. "I envision both tourists and local residents getting ample mileage from this repair service. After all, the alternative to repairing a broken screen is to go to your wireless carrier's store or an Apple store and wait to receive a replacement. If you don't have insurance, that's a costly proposition. Shatter Buggy is hands down a better way."

DeCock discussed his reasoning for choosing Shatter Buggy as his path into business ownership: "I had been a Shatter Buggy customer before and was extremely pleased by the service as well as intrigued by the business model. I appreciate the way the company has combined innovation with customer service. Many companies like to throw around the term 'customer-centric,' but with Shatter Buggy, it's more than a buzzword--it's the foundation of the business."

Shatter Buggy's customer service innovations have put the company in a class by itself, if it wasn't already. Thanks to an efficient scheduling system, customers can set up precise appointments rather than 2 or 4-hour blocks of time. Technicians arrive in one of the company's signature Smart Cars. Shatter Buggy uses high quality replacement parts and warranty coverage protects parts and labor for six months. For customers, these perks add up to an economical, reliable way to quickly return their iPhone, iPad or iPod back to full health.

"Our business makes for an exceptional franchising opportunity, thanks to the low entry cost and ready-made market," explained Shatter Buggy Founder and former commercial pilot Benjamin Head. "Beginning with the release of the first iPod in 2001, the penetration of iDevices has been nothing short of incredible. Last year alone, Apple sold 35 million iPods, 58 million iPads and 125 million iPhones. All of those iDevices represent the potential market for Shatter Buggy, and it's only expected to grow."

Since its founding a little over a year ago, Shatter Buggy has experienced remarkable growth, generating a loyal customer base and piquing the interest of potential franchisees from coast to coast.

About Shatter Buggy

Founded in 2012, Shatter Buggy is a customer-centric iDevice mobile repair business that utilizes a fleet of Smart Cars to go directly to customers via its exclusive "Come to ME" service. The company focuses on fixing shattered screens and back glass, along with replacing inoperative batteries. Whether customers are at home, work, school, Starbucks, or anywhere else, a Shatter Buggy technician will arrive promptly at the scheduled time to expertly repair their device and bring it back to life. Learn more at http://www.shatterbuggy.com.

Contact:

Kyle Rutten, Public Relations Director   
http://shatterbuggy.com
720-299-8584   
Email

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P-Product and ASOCS Offer Software-Defined Radio Solution for Node B Base Stations

WCDMA/HSPA SDR Solution Rounds Out HetNet Portfolio for Mobile Equipment

BOSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, September 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    P-Product, Inc [http://www.p-product.com ]., a software design center specializing in
developing, optimizing and porting audio, video and communications algorithms and
applications for various platforms, and ASOCS Ltd [http://www.asocstech.com ]., a silicon
IP provider of software-defined radio (SDR) solutions, today announced a partnership to
develop an SDR-based solution for Node B 3G base stations for the mobile infrastructure
market.

    The Node B is one of the main elements of the 3G (UMTS) network which uses Wideband
Code Division Multiple Access/High Speed Packet Access (WCDMA/HSPA) air interface
standard. It's responsible for the radio link between mobile devices and fixed part of the
network. Today, due to variety of new deployment scenarios for 3G infrastructure, it
requires a scalable solution with an optimal software-hardware partition.

    The two companies are incorporating P-Product's Node B physical layer (PHY) library
(often called layer 1 software) into ASOCS' CR2100(R) family of Modem Processing Units
(MPUs). ASOCS' MPUs are real-time, MPL-compliant, multi-standard SDR solutions that can be
configured (and reconfigured) for a wide variety of 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE), 3G (WCDMA/HSPA and
TD-SCDMA), 4G (LTE and LTE-Advanced), and Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n/ac cellular and wireless
communications standards.

    Today's agreement will enable scalable mobile network equipment to address any product
required in heterogeneous networks (HetNets) comprised of small cell
[http://www.asocstech.com/Small_Cells.html ] base stations, traditional macro base stations
and centralized Cloud-RAN (C-RAN [http://www.asocstech.com/Cloud_RAN.html ]) base station
pools.

    "This agreement is significant," said Will Strauss, President of Forward Concepts.
"ASOCS is well respected for its SDR MPU and known for taking a leadership role in
furthering the adoption of C-RAN. P-Product is already delivering its designs on multiple
platforms. Any company looking to enter the mobile radio access network using multi-mode
communications can be assured of a comprehensive hardware and software solution."

    "ASOCS is delighted to add P-Product's Node B Layer 1 implementation to our
multi-standard CR2100 solution," said Gilad Garon, CEO of ASOCS. "With Node B Layer 1
integration, the CR2100 becomes an even more versatile, standards-based, physical layer
platform, managing a multitude of wireless network technologies seamlessly in software."

    "New wireless topologies such as HetNet and C-RAN necessitate software flexibility and
hardware efficiency," said Michael Vulikh, CEO of P-Product. "With its innovative MPU
technology, ASOCS provides an efficient processing foundation for our software PHY. Our
customers will benefit from an 'all-in-one' Layer 1 solution for Node B base stations."

    About P-Product

    P-Product, Inc. is a software design center specializing in developing, optimizing and
porting audio, video and communications algorithms and applications for various platforms.
P-Product's software Layer 1 WCDMA/HSPA PHY solution provides a new level of flexibility
for a wide range of applications - from small cells to C-RAN. For more information, visit
http://www.p-product.com.

    About ASOCS

    ASOCS develops and licenses software-defined modems for mobile, wireless and broadband
communications based on its heterogeneous Modem Processing Unit (MPU) and silicon IP,
ModemX(R), designed to meet current and future modem requirements. ASOCS enables the
highest possible capacity baseband unit for the Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) as well
as other wireless infrastructure cells, from small to macro and beyond. ASOCS' Modem
Programming Language (MPL) is the first open, royalty-free standard for cross-platform
programming of the physical layers for a wide variety of communication standards. ASOCS'
MPL enables fast, easy development of physical layer solutions, greatly improving total
cost of ownership (TCO) using standard C-language programming and function libraries. For
more information, visit http://www.asocstech.com.

    ModemX and CR2100 are registered trademarks of ASOCS. Other names mentioned are owned
by their respective holders. This news release contains forward-looking statements as
defined in the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbors
created therein.

       
        Media Contact:
        Karen Quatromoni
        Rainier Communications on behalf of ASOCS
        kquatromoni@rainierco.com
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