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McClatchy Tribune Features Kidz Gear Headphones By Gregg Ellman,
McClatchy Tribune
AOLnews.com Features TwistDock in “Gamers Set 'Endurance Record' With 50 Hours of Playing Around” August 5, 2010! by Joe Peacock,
AOLNews.com Gamers Set 'Endurance Record' With 50 Hours of Playing Around Updated: 1 day ago Joe Peacock
Thomas Public Relations 4 photos Game on! A group of six Dutch gamers broke the Guinness World Record for "endurance gaming" by playing for 50 hours straight. The Dutch easily bested the previous record, beating it
by nine hours and 40 minutes. That's the gaming equivalent of taking off
your helmet and dancing on the opposing team's logo during after a Super
Bowl touchdown.
Visit Alibre at Maker Faire Detroit Sat, July 31-Sun, Aug 1 to See their 3D Technology that Inspires People to Become Entrepreneurs by Creating Gadgets and Inventions at Home! www.alibre.com
ALIBRE
BUNDLES EXCITING NEW PHOTOREALISTIC LIGHTING RENDERING TECHNOLOGY WITH
3D CAD PRODUCTS Richardson, TX, July 22, 2010 – Alibre www.alibre.com, the developer of the world’s most affordable, feature-rich professional 3D CAD/CAM solutions and Luxion www.luxion.com, the leading developer of advanced rendering and lighting technology, announced today that the Luxion KeyShot 2 photo realistic lighting rendering technology will be bundled with v. 12.1 of Alibre Design Expert and Professional 3D CAD software, priced under $600. With Alibre Design Expert and Professional, customers will get powerful 3D modeling and 2D drafting technology with stunning realistic lighting visualization. Real-Time Photorealistic Renderings of 3D CAD Models in Seconds KeyShot 2 is a new application built on Luxion’s production-proven real-time interactive ray tracing lighting and global illumination technology. KeyShot 2 makes it easy to create photographic images from 3D models with realistic lighting, giving anyone with 3D data the ability to create a photographic image in a matter of seconds, regardless of the size of the digital model. KeyShot 2 delivers amazing real-time “shots” without the need for special graphics cards. Alibre Design Expert and Professional v. 12.1 also offer the new BIP export format specifically designed for KeyShot 2. In addition, Alibre Design Expert and Professional v. 12.1 also takes advantage of the new capabilities in KeyShot 2 by taking 3D data and exporting it directly into Luxion’s native format for cleaner, easier and faster 3D rendered models and amazing shots. According to J. Paul Grayson, CEO of Alibre, “The combination of Alibre Design and Keyshot 2 enables our customers to create and render images that are indistinguishable from professional photographs of actual physical products. This means that they can show their customers how a product will look prior to incurring the expense of actually creating a physical prototype, thereby saving thousands of dollars and increasing sales by showing a compelling representation of the final product.” “KeyShot 2 is the next generation of photorealistic real-time rendering,” said Max Freeman, VP of Marketing, Alibre Inc. “Alibre Design and KeyShot 2 is the complete end-to-end solution for our customers, combining extreme ease-of-use, a high level of capabilities, and native BIP export.” Alibre Design Expert is priced at $1199 and Professional $599, available immediately from www.alibre.com. To learn more about Alibre Design, go to www.alibre.com or contact: sales@alibre.com. To learn more about KeyShot, go to www.keyshot.com or contact: info@luxion.com. About Alibre, Inc Alibre www.alibre.com is the leading global provider of cost effective professional grade mechanical CAD, CAM, and PDM solutions. Founded in 1997, Richardson, Texas-based Alibre is led by Chairman and CEO J. Paul Grayson (previously CEO of Micrografx) and other graphics visionaries who are changing the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD/CAM software. Alibre develops Alibre Design™ and Alibre CAM™, the fastest growing parametric CAD/CAM solutions on the market. One fifth the cost of comparable software, Alibre Design offers the same core features as SolidWorks, Pro/E, Inventor, and other mid-range solid modeling packages at a cost that is affordable to any business or individual. Alibre CAM extends Alibre Design to provide integrated 2 1/2 to 5 axis CNC machining. Alibre recently launched Alibre Design Personal Edition, the first low-cost, easy-to-use 3D design tool inspiring people to become entrepreneurs and set-up their own businesses by creating gadgets, products, and inventions in their homes and garages. Easy-to-use and priced at only $99, Alibre Design PE brings powerful 3D solid design modeling to everyone, from inventors, DIYers, 3D design newcomers, and design enthusiasts. The software enables people to turn their dreams into a reality by creating real physical products, inspiring a new generation of start-ups. Used by an immensely diverse user base, Alibre Design and Alibre CAM provide design and manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, consulting firms, machine shops, start-ups, hobbyists, inventors, teachers and students. Alibre products are distributed in 50 countries and in 15 languages. For more information on Alibre, or for a free trial of Alibre Design and Alibre CAM, please visit www.alibre.com. About Luxion Luxion specializes in technology advancing the state-of-the-art in computer based lighting simulations. Luxion has expert knowledge in areas related to day lighting (atmospheric scattering), light scattering by materials (BRDF and BSSRDF models), light transport algorithms such as photon mapping, and real-time rendering technology. The company offers consulting and develops proprietary applications and libraries for customers in need of software capable of precisely calculating the scattering of light in complex 3D environments.
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. New York Times Features Vogel's on Guinness World Record "Breaking a World Record for Gaming," July 20, 2010
by Nick Bilton,
New York Times
July 20, 2010, 1:36 pm
ALIBRE BUNDLES EXCITING NEW PHOTOREALISTIC
LIGHTING RENDERING TECHNOLOGY WITH 3D CAD PRODUCTS Richardson, TX, July 22, 2010 – Alibre www.alibre.com, the developer of the world’s most affordable, feature-rich professional 3D CAD/CAM solutions and Luxion www.luxion.com, the leading developer of advanced rendering and lighting technology, announced today that the Luxion KeyShot 2 photo realistic lighting rendering technology will be bundled with v. 12.1 of Alibre Design Expert and Professional 3D CAD software, priced under $500. With Alibre Design Expert and Professional, customers will get powerful 3D modeling and 2D drafting technology with stunning realistic lighting visualization. Real-Time Photorealistic Renderings of 3D CAD Models in Seconds KeyShot 2 is a new application built on Luxion’s production-proven real-time interactive ray tracing lighting and global illumination technology. KeyShot 2 makes it easy to create photographic images from 3D models with realistic lighting, giving anyone with 3D data the ability to create a photographic image in a matter of seconds, regardless of the size of the digital model. KeyShot 2 delivers amazing real-time “shots” without the need for special graphics cards. Alibre Design Expert and Professional v. 12.1 also offer the new BIP export format specifically designed for KeyShot 2. In addition, Alibre Design Expert and Professional v. 12.1 also takes advantage of the new capabilities in KeyShot 2 by taking 3D data and exporting it directly into Luxion’s native format for cleaner, easier and faster 3D rendered models and amazing shots. According to J. Paul Grayson, CEO of Alibre, “The combination of Alibre Design and Keyshot 2 enables our customers to create and render images that are indistinguishable from professional photographs of actual physical products. This means that they can show their customers how a product will look prior to incurring the expense of actually creating a physical prototype, thereby saving thousands of dollars and increasing sales by showing a compelling representation of the final product.” “KeyShot 2 is the next generation of photorealistic real-time rendering,” said Max Freeman, VP of Marketing, Alibre Inc. “Alibre Design and KeyShot 2 is the complete end-to-end solution for our customers, combining extreme ease-of-use, a high level of capabilities, and native BIP export.” Alibre Design Expert and Professional v. 12.1 are available immediately from www.alibre.com priced under $500. To learn more about Alibre Design, go to www.alibre.com or contact: sales@alibre.com. To learn more about KeyShot, go to www.keyshot.com or contact: info@luxion.com. About Alibre, Inc Alibre www.alibre.com is the leading global provider of cost effective professional grade mechanical CAD, CAM, and PDM solutions. Founded in 1997, Richardson, Texas-based Alibre is led by Chairman and CEO J. Paul Grayson (previously CEO of Micrografx) and other graphics visionaries who are changing the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD/CAM software. Alibre develops Alibre Design™ and Alibre CAM™, the fastest growing parametric CAD/CAM solutions on the market. One fifth the cost of comparable software, Alibre Design offers the same core features as SolidWorks, Pro/E, Inventor, and other mid-range solid modeling packages at a cost that is affordable to any business or individual. Alibre CAM extends Alibre Design to provide integrated 2 1/2 to 5 axis CNC machining. Alibre recently launched Alibre Design Personal Edition, the first low-cost, easy-to-use 3D design tool inspiring people to become entrepreneurs and set-up their own businesses by creating gadgets, products, and inventions in their homes and garages. Easy-to-use and priced at only $99, Alibre Design PE brings powerful 3D solid design modeling to everyone, from inventors, DIYers, 3D design newcomers, and design enthusiasts. The software enables people to turn their dreams into a reality by creating real physical products, inspiring a new generation of start-ups. Used by an immensely diverse user base, Alibre Design and Alibre CAM provide design and manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, consulting firms, machine shops, start-ups, hobbyists, inventors, teachers and students. Alibre products are distributed in 50 countries and in 15 languages. For more information on Alibre, or for a free trial of Alibre Design and Alibre CAM, please visit www.alibre.com. About Luxion Luxion specializes in technology advancing the state-of-the-art in computer based lighting simulations. Luxion has expert knowledge in areas related to day lighting (atmospheric scattering), light scattering by materials (BRDF and BSSRDF models), light transport algorithms such as photon mapping, and real-time rendering technology. The company offers consulting and develops proprietary applications and libraries for customers in need of software capable of precisely calculating the scattering of light in complex 3D environments.
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SIX GAMERS BREAK GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR NON-STOP
GAMING July 19, 2010, Rotterdam, The Netherlands -- Vogel’s www.vogels.com, the leading European market leader in Audio/Video & TV mounting solutions, announced today that the Guinness World Record for non-stop gaming has been broken by six Dutch gamers during a 50 hour gaming marathon that started on Fri, July 16th at 12:55 PM Central European Time (CET), in Dixons, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The six gamers played Red Dead Redemption non-stop on a Sony PlayStation®3 (PS3TM)) using the TwistDock docking station to keep their controllers continuously charged. The team of six champion gamers included brothers Edward and Maykel Leest from Boxmeer and Hengelo, Sven de Vries from Lelystad, Renzo Bos from Baarlo, Robbie van Eijkeren from Middelburg and Marcel van Waardenburg from Amsterdam. The world record award was given out by an official Guinness World Records representative who was flown in from London especially for the occasion. The previous official world record for non-stop gaming was set in September 2009 by Chirantan Patnaik from India with a time of 40 hours and 20 minutes, which was easily trumped by the six Dutch gamers. As the competition progressed, the Dutch gamers’ solidarity grew and they decided to sit and end the competition together. The gamers made the unanimous decision to end the attempt after an impressive 50 hours for a new world record title. In addition to the world record award, the new Guinness World Record winners received a cash prize of EUR 1,000 and six TwistDocks. “The contestants entered as rivals but left as friends,” said Gaz Deaves, official adjudicator of Guinness World Records With TwistDock, the PS3 is Always Ready for Action The Guinness World Record gaming event was an initiative created by Vogel’s to announce the new essential accessory for the PS3, Vogel’s TwistDock www.twistdock.com. With TwistDock, the PS3 is always ready for action -- even when the computer is off, the controllers are always being charged. And because of TwistDock’s ingenious turning mechanism, it’s easy to stow two controllers on the back of the TwistDock and, by simply turning it around, have the controllers available at the flick of a wrist and always charged. There’s no more annoyance of losing controllers in sofa cushions! Gerdi Vogels, CEO of Vogel’s Products BV said, “If you introduce a totally new product in the market which makes dead controllers a thing of the past, a new non-stop gaming world record is a fantastic statement underlining the core value of TwistDock.” TwistDock will be available in the U.S. starting 4Q 2010 in time for the holiday season. For more information, see the websites: www.twistdock.com and www.vogels.com. About Vogel’s For over 35 years, award-winning Vogel’s has been internationally producing Audio/Video mounting solutions. The European market leader with a distribution network that spans the globe, Vogel’s is one of the most trusted and well-known experts in the mounting solutions business with many prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot Product Design Award, RetailVision Award 2010, and many more. Vogel’s designs, develops and sells support and mounting solutions for LCD and plasma screens, audio and video equipment and projectors. In 2010, Vogel’s has begun expanding into new categories, such as the gaming market with TwistDock for the PlayStation 3, the first product in this new area. Based in The Netherlands, Vogel’s has national sales organizations located in the U.S., U.K., Italy and Spain, and is supported by a local distribution network around the world. Vogel’s stands for innovation, quality and reliability. For more information, see www.vogels.com.
July 13, 2010, Eindhoven, Netherlands, -
Vogel’s
www.vogels.com,
the leading European market leader in Audio/Video & TV mounting
solutions, announced today
that on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 1:00 PM Central European Time (CET)
in Rotterdam, Gerdi Vogels, CEO of Vogel’s, will give the starting
shot for a new Guinness World Record attempt for Non-Stop Gaming. The
world’s record attempt marks the introduction of the new must-have
accessory for the
Sony PlayStation®3
(PS3TM):
Vogel’s TwistDock
www.twistdock.com.
On July 16th at Dixons, the largest chain store in the
Netherlands, the marathon session for the Guinness World Records will
begin with six champion gamers spending the entire weekend – day and
night – playing Red Dead Redemption on the PS3. The gamers will
attempt to beat the current World’s Record of 40 hours for gaming in
the racing category with the help of Vogel’s TwistDock providing
non-stop play by keeping their PS3 controllers continuously charged.
The Guinness World Record winner will receive a 1,000 Euro prize
plus a TwistDock docking station for the PS3.
The Guinness World Records gaming marathon coincides with the
introduction of the new
essential docking station for the
PS3: TwistDock.
TwistDock
connects, docks, expands, and charges the PS3, keeping cables and
controllers organized and neat for a home entertainment center that
looks clean, stylish and sexy. A must-have for all PS3 users, TwistDock
received rave reviews for its elegant form and functionality after its
introduction at E3 Expo held in June in Los Angeles (see press
quotes:
http://www.twistdock.info/aboutus/press/pressquotes/). TwistDock
is expandable and integrates with the PS3, working with both the
Original and the Slim versions of the PS3 gaming console. For over 35 years, award-winning Vogel’s has been internationally producing Audio/Video mounting solutions. The European market leader with a distribution network that spans the globe, Vogel’s is one of the most trusted and well-known experts in the mounting solutions business with many prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot Product Design Award, RetailVision Award 2010, and many more. Vogel’s designs, develops and sells support and mounting solutions for LCD and plasma screens, audio and video equipment and projectors. In 2010, Vogel’s has begun expanding into new categories, such as the gaming market with TwistDock for the PlayStation 3, the first product in this new area. Based in The Netherlands, Vogel’s has national sales organizations located in the U.S., U.K., Italy and Spain, and is supported by a local distribution network around the world. Vogel’s stands for innovation, quality and reliability. For more information, see www.vogels.com. About Dixons
Dixons is the largest chain store in the Netherlands offering
recreational electronics. Dixons’ philosophy is based on
professionalism, service and a focus on the customer. From its 170
branches, Dixons offers A-brand products. Customers can also purchase
online at: www.dixons.nl.
Gamespot Features Vogel’s TwistDock
by Sarju Shah,
Gamespot Vogel shows off the TwistDock for the PlayStation 3 By Sarju Shah, GameSpot Jun 16, 2010 10:09 am PT 0 comment The swank-looking
TwistDock clears up clutter and adds a little style
to your gaming area.
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Father's Day Brag Book Dad Mevio Features Digital Foci Picture Porter 35 in Father’s Day Gift Guide, June 15, 2010
by Michael
Butler,
Mevio
"This is a really cool thing."
Jun 15, 2010
Fathers Day Gift Guide
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With Picture Porter 35, you can instantly back up your precious pictures so you can keep snapping away. Simply insert the memory card from your digital camera into Picture Porter 35 and download images into its built-in hard drive. You can copy and archive photos directly from memory cards, without the need for lugging around a heavy laptop. With its large LCD display, you can clearly inspect the photos before deciding which are keepers and which to need to be re-shot. Picture Porter 35 works with all popular media card formats, including CF, MMC, SD/HC Card, MS, MS PRO, and xD-Picture Card. You can also easily make yourself copies of photos taken from friend's and family member's digital cameras for instant archival of special picture moments. The USB-Host function lets you connect USB devices like USB Flash Drives, flash memory based camcorders, hard drive based camcorders, and external hard drives to Picture Porter 35. You can connect an external hard drive to make a secondary backup of critical photos, or connect to the internal flash memory of your digital camcorder and copy your recordings to free up the internal memory for more videos. Portable Digital Photo Album & Entertainment Center While viewing photos on Picture Porter 35's large 3.5" LCD screen, you can rotate, zoom, pan, view EXIF information and histogram, and play picture slideshows of your images (including RAW image content). You can also connect Picture Porter 35 to a TV and share your photos and music with family and friends on a big screen in the comfort of your living room. Picture Porter 35 also supports various music and video formats so you can keep your collection of media content in one place for easy access and enjoy them anywhere you go. File Management, PhotoMemo, and Playlist Features Picture Porter 35 gives photographers file management features that eliminate the need altogether for a PC while on the road. You can make selections, copy, rename, delete files, sort files by name or date, and create new folders. This allows photographers to sort through and organize newly acquired photos while riding back in the car or plane or at any convenient opportunity. The PhotoMemo feature lets you record specific notes or comments with your photos, and play the comments with each photo during photo playback. The Playlist feature lets you create unique photo slideshows that can be viewed on Picture Porter 35 or transferred to Digital Foci’s Image Moments digital photo frame for playback. Other features include audio and video playback, a built-in speaker, audio recorder with built-in mic, and audio and video output. See the different ways you can use Picture Porter 35 » Edmunds.com Features Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids – News & Advice for Car Shoppers and Owners!
By Doug Newcomb,
Edmunds.com Tech Tuesdays: Testing
Kids' Headphones from Kidz Gear and Griffin Rear-seat entertainment (RSE)
systems have become an essential element of family road trips
for many people since they help keep kids quiet and occupied on
long drives and allow parents some peace and quiet. But most
headphones that come with factory RSE systems are typically
designed for larger heads. Particularly with little ones,
parents have to frequently adjust the fit of the headphones as
well as their volume to keep kids happy. And many parents are
also concerned about the effect that listening to movies or
video games for hours via headphone can have on young ears.
ALIBRE 3D CAD
SOFTWARE INSPIRES ENTREPRENEURS & START-UPS TO CREATE NEW INVENTIONS &
GADGETS AT HOME Richardson, TX, June 15, 2010 – Alibre Inc. www.alibre.com, the developer of the world’s most affordable professional 3D CAD solutions, today announced new inventions created by Alibre Design users. Because of today’s economy, people are becoming more creative than ever before, going into business for themselves and inventing new products. From high-end custom home theater audio speakers, to search and rescue robots, and aerospace grade yo-yos, Alibre is inspiring today’s entrepreneurs to create new inventions, driving the economy and creating jobs. With the new Alibre Design Personal Edition (launched May 2010 at the Maker Faire), the first low-cost, easy-to-use 3D design tool, it’s even easier for anyone to become an entrepreneur and set-up their own business by creating gadgets, products, and inventions to sell from their homes and garages! Custom Home Theater Audio SpeakersLinn Audio’s www.linnaudionh.com custom home theater speakers tower at 7 feet tall and have the most beautiful crystal clear sound you have ever heard. In founder David Linn’s search for perfection, he researched many different ways to make superior speaker cabinets, visiting dozens of cabinet makers. Linn concluded that the only way to achieve the standard he was searching for was to make the cabinets himself. He decided to use Alibre Design to create his own custom speakers to his exacting specifications. Linn used Alibre Design and Alibre CAM software with a CNC machine, making what he calls the “asymmetric hexagon” design of the cabinet. He designed the panels of the cabinet in Alibre Design and then used Alibre CAM to machine out the parts. All parts of every speaker: cabinet materials, drivers, crossover components, wiring, damping materials, were chosen for sonic quality. The result is a completely handmade, beautiful piece of furniture, with sounds to satisfy the most demanding music lover. “I like how in Alibre Design you can draw a rough sketch of the part you need to make and then go back and dimension it to exact specifications,” said David Linn, Founder of Linn Audio. Software Used: Alibre Design Standard & Alibre CAM Standard Full Case Study: https://www.alibre.com/success/cs/speakers.aspSearch & Rescue Robots Francisco Rodriguez, a Mechanical Engineering Masters student at the University of New Mexico, used Alibre Design in the MARHES Lab to create a robot based on the TXT-1 monster truck from Tamiya. The robot was used to make simulations in a virtual world, with the ultimate goal to create a search & rescue robot. Each robot was outfitted with a control board, various sensors, and an onboard embedded computer.
Using Alibre Design’s powerful 3D tools, Rodriguez added an odometer and extra shock absorber on each of the front wheels and an aluminum plate to support the sensors and computer. “Learning how to use the basic functions of the software was really easy, plus the tutorials were helpful when I didn’t know how to do something,” said Francisco Rodriguez, MARHES Lab, University of New Mexico.
He then developed algorithms to efficiently fulfill specific search & rescue tasks by communicating through network systems, cameras, and ultrasonic ranger sensors. These robots later would give aid to humanitarian rescue missions, for example, the recent earthquake in Italy. “This technology could be implemented to search for victims in mine fields, collapsed buildings, or for structural inspection,” Rodriguez concluded.
Software used: Alibre Design supplied by Alibre Value Added ResellersFull Case Study: https://www.alibre.com/success/cs/Brainchild.aspHigh-Tech Precision Yo-Yo for Serious Players
String Theory Yoyos’ www.stringtheoryyoyos.com Remnant yo-yo is the first product from owner and designer Mark Mankiewicz. Using Alibre Design software, Mankiewicz engineered a new professional grade yo-yo that’s precision machined for maximum stability and balanced-rim weighted for maximum spin time.
String Theory Yoyos began with the idea of designing a top-of-the-line precision yo-yo made from aerospace grade aluminum and premium steel bearings. Mankiewicz devised the two butterfly-bell halves to form an exact weight. “Alibre allowed me to calculate the physical properties after each design change so I could ensure I was within regulation. After I sent them to get machined, the virtual prototype and reality matched to within .5 grams,” said Mark Mankiewicz, owner String Theory Yoyos. “Yo-yos may seem like toys, but there is a lot of physics going on in terms of getting an optimal one. I performed a cross-sectional weight distribution analysis to get the weight perfect for maximum spin time.”
Working in Alibre Design Expert to make a sketch of the body and revolving it around the axis, Mankiewicz then cut away the bearing seat to allow for a special high-end stainless steel yo-yo bearing. He also designed special grooves for silicon pads that cause friction on the side walls allowing the yoyo to come back up quickly. The end result is a yo-yo meant for serious players with a bright and vibrant anodized aluminum coat that comes in jet black, blood red or midnight blue.
Software Used: Alibre Design Expert Full Case Study: https://www.alibre.com/success/cs/yoyo.aspAbout Alibre Design Software Alibre Design delivers the entrepreneur and hobbyist an industrial-strength, parametric solid modeling system with integrated 3D solid modeling, part and assembly design, associative 2D drafting, and STL export all at a hobby-friendly price. Design it, document it, change it around, perfect it, and then make it! Alibre recently announced its entry-level product, Alibre Design Personal Edition (PE), which includes a broad set of built-in and online tutorials and downloadable video training. Alibre Design PE is the design and engineering platform for entrepreneurs that gets the job done fast, for a fraction of the cost of other products. Available immediately from www.alibre.com, Alibre Design PE is priced at $99. It supports Windows XP and later operating systems. For info on Alibre Design PE or other Alibre products, see the website: www.alibre.com or contact sales@alibre.com. About Alibre, Inc. Alibre Inc. www.alibre.com is the world’s leading provider of cost effective professional grade mechanical CAD, CAM, and PDM solutions. Founded in 1997, Richardson, Texas-based Alibre is led by Chairman and CEO J. Paul Grayson (previously CEO of Micrografx) and other graphics visionaries who are changing the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD/CAM software by providing full parametric CAD technology to everyone that needs it, versus only to those in the relatively unique financial position to afford traditionally expensive CAD systems. Alibre Design™ and Alibre CAM™ are the fastest growing parametric CAD/CAM solutions on the market. Alibre CAM extends Alibre Design to provide integrated 2 1/2 to 5 axis CNC machining. Used by a diverse user base, Alibre Design and Alibre CAM provide design and manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, consulting firms, machine shops, start-ups, hobbyists, inventors, teachers and students, available in 50 countries and in 15 languages. For more information on Alibre or for a free trial of Alibre Design and Alibre CAM, please visit www.alibre.com.
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VOGEL’S LAUNCHES TWISTDOCK AT E3 EXPO June 12, 2010, Eindhoven, Netherlands -- Vogel’s www.vogels.com, the leading European market leader in Audio/Video & TV mounting solutions, announced today TwistDock www.twistdock.com, the highly-anticipated new essential docking station for the Sony PlayStation®3 (PS3TM) gaming and entertainment system. TwistDock connects, docks, expands, and charges the PS3, keeping cables and controllers organized and neat for a home entertainment center that looks clean, stylish and sexy. A must-have for all PS3 users, TwistDock will be shown in the U.S. for the first time at E3 Expo, June 15-17, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA – Vogel’s Meeting Room #5356 West. Controllers Always Charged & Ready to Go – Even when the PS3 is Off Already the winner of the RetailVision Europe “Best Accessory Award” May 2010, gamers will love TwistDock’s ability to keep controllers organized at their fingertips and always charged, since stopping to re-charge a controller can mean the difference between winning and losing a game. With TwistDock, controllers are always ready for action, continuing its high-speed charge even when the PS3 is turned off. Docks PS3 Original & PS3 Slim – Additional 2-6 USB Ports Keep Peripherals Always Connected The first product in Vogel’s new line of essential gaming products and accessories, TwistDock esthetically blends with the PS3’s sleek design, docking both the PS3 Original and the PS3 Slim models for a beautiful entertainment center that enhances a home’s décor. TwistDock expands on the PS3’s capabilities, keeping PS3 USB peripherals (such as an extra hard drive) always connected with TwistDock’s additional 2 USB charging ports, as well as its optional 4 USB Hub accessory. In addition, there is an optional TwistDock CableSet accessory for an extra set of high quality cables that are designed to blend with the PS3. “TwistDock is a must-have for the gaming enthusiast, who will love its combination of style and functionality that makes the PS3 even more enjoyable to use,” said Albert Zeeman, VP Innovations and Alliances, Vogel’s. “TwistDock expands and charges more peripherals, keeping the PlayStation 3’s unsightly cables neatly concealed in TwistDock’s sturdy pedestal. With the introduction of TwistDock, Vogel’s is launching a whole new line of gaming accessories to complement its successful worldwide product line of TV and mounting solutions.” TwistDock – Essential Docking Station Features for the PS3: CONNECTS: EXPANDS: DOCKS: CHARGES: TwistDock pricing will be available summer 2010 with product availability in the U.S. starting 4Q 2010 in time for the holiday season. For more information, see the websites: www.twistdock.com and www.vogels.com. About Vogel’s For over 35 years, award-winning Vogel’s has been internationally producing Audio/Video mounting solutions. The European market leader with a distribution network that spans the globe, Vogel’s is one of the most trusted and well-known experts in the mounting solutions business with many prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot Product Design Award, RetailVision Award 2010, and many more. Vogel’s designs, develops and sells support and mounting solutions for LCD and plasma screens, audio and video equipment and projectors. In 2010, Vogel’s has begun expanding into new categories, such as the gaming market with TwistDock for the PlayStation 3, the first product in this new area. Based in The Netherlands, Vogel’s has national sales organizations located in the U.S., U.K., Italy and Spain, and is supported by a local distribution network around the world. Vogel’s stands for innovation, quality and reliability. For more information, see www.vogels.com. Shutterbug Features Digital Foci Picture Porter 35
By C.A. Boylan, Shutterbug
FATHER’S DAY 2010 GIFT GUIDE IDEAS Here are some fun and creative gifts to include in your Father’s Day Gift articles. Please tell me if you would like a review copy or more info on these products for Father’s Day gifts: For Dads that are Photographers – Digital Foci Picture Porter 35:
The perfect gift for father’s that love photography -- finally there’s a place for him to organize, save and view all his photos. Picture Porter 35 is a high-capacity 250GB-500GB portable photo manager for professional and amateur photographers to take while traveling, on vacation, or on photo shoots. Picture Porter 35 features a 3.5 inch color LCD, multi-format memory card reader, and pro photography features, such as RAW, EXIF data, IPTC and histogram support. Picture Porter 35 instantly and securely lets dads store and view digital photos, music and video wherever he goes. Pricing: $399 for 250GB, $499 for 500GB Photos: For Dads to Show off their Photo Collections – Digital Foci "Photo Book"
For Dads that Love Tinkering & Inventing Stuff – Alibre Design Personal Edition:
The perfect gift to inspire dad to create his own gadgets and inventions at home! Alibre Design Personal Edition is the first low-cost, easy-to-use 3D design tool that delivers industrial-strength, parametric solid modeling system with integrated 3D solid modeling, part and assembly design, associative 2D drafting, and STL export -- all at a hobby-friendly price. Design it, document it, change it around, perfect it, and then make it! Pricing: $99
Press Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/pr/alibremakerfairerelease.html
Desktop Engineering Features Alibre by Kenneth Wong
By Kenneth Wong,
Desktop Engineering Thinker, Tailor, Soldier, Maker: Snapshots from Maker Faire Bay Area
On Saturday May 22, as midday approached
at
Maker Faire Bay Area, I was frantically trying to
reach Paul Grayson, CEO of
Alibre.
It was 30 minutes past our appointment. He was somewhere
in that swelling tide of people (estimated 90,000),
rolling through 48 acres of fairground.
His PR firm has
provided me with his cell phone number and his booth
number, but neither was of much help. When I got a hold
of him on the phone, his voice was drowned out by the
sound of whirling gadgets and buzzing electronics. The
map that came with the show guide didn’t include booth
numbers. I was about to give up when I stumbled on him
in the press room, giving an interview to a reporter.
MAKER FAIRE - ALIBRE BOOTH #183 ALIBRE ANNOUNCES “ALIBRE DESIGN PERSONAL EDITION” FOR ENTREPRENEURS & INVENTORS AT MAKER FAIRE Alibre Inspires New Start-ups -- Lets Entrepreneurs “Change the World” with Popular 3D CAD Software to Design Gadgets & Inventions at Home Helps America Get Back to Work! Richardson, TX – Alibre Inc. www.alibre.com, the developer of the world’s most affordable professional 3D CAD solutions, today announced Alibre Design Personal Edition (PE). Alibre Design PE is the first low-cost, easy-to-use 3D design tool that inspires people to become entrepreneurs and set-up their own businesses by creating gadgets, products, and inventions in their homes and garages! Alibre Design PE will be demoed for the first time at the Maker Faire (Booth #183), the world’s largest conglomeration of do-it-yourself (DIY) exhibits with an expected draw of nearly 90,000 people, held May 22-23, 2010 in the San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo, CA. Alibre Design PE delivers the entrepreneur and hobbyist an industrial-strength, parametric solid modeling system with integrated 3D solid modeling, part and assembly design, associative 2D drafting, and STL export all at a hobby-friendly price. Design it, document it, change it around, perfect it, and then make it! Alibre Design PE also includes a broad set of built-in and online tutorials and downloadable video training. Alibre Design PE is the design and engineering platform for entrepreneurs that gets the job done fast, for a fraction of the cost of other products.
Easy-to-Use, $99 Software is Perfect for DIYers & Newcomers
to 3D Design Easy-to-use and priced at only $99, Alibre Design PE brings powerful 3D solid design modeling to everyone, from inventors, DIYers, 3D design newcomers, and design enthusiasts. The software enables people to turn their dreams into a reality by creating real physical products, inspiring a new generation of start-ups. “America is going back to work. Large-scale downsizing has released tremendous talent and ideas from scientists, engineers, and business people, now ready to do whatever it takes to start their own businesses. With Alibre Design PE, entrepreneurs and inventors will once again ‘change the world’ and create careers for themselves and jobs for their colleagues,” said J. Paul Grayson, Chairman and CEO, Alibre Inc. Alibre Design PE’s software tools give entrepreneurs and DIYers all the power they need to bring any project to life. Alibre Design PE offers: Alibre Sponsors “Gadget Freak” Contest In addition to exhibiting at the Maker Faire, Alibre will also be sponsoring the Make Magazine/Design News “Gadget Freak” contest that encourages inventors to create gadgets that incorporate electronic components that involve sensing, motion, timing and/or networking elements. The contest winner gets $1000 and a chance to sell their gadget in kit form in the Makers’ Market. Info at: http://makezine.com/gadgetfreakcontest. “We’ve been testing the waters of entering the personal 3D CAD market with a product designed for casual use, but powerful enough for serious projects. After engaging with Make Magazine and Design News and seeing how quickly their readers were adopting our design technology, it became obvious this was a direction we wanted to include in our product mix,” said Max Freeman, VP Marketing, Alibre Inc. “Plus, there’s a direct correlation between the availability of design software and the ‘kick-ass’ quotient of the finished project. People love making cool stuff, and we have an app for that.” Entrepreneurial Projects Created with Alibre Design PE: Pricing & Availability Available immediately from www.alibre.com, Alibre Design Personal Edition (PE) is priced at $99. It supports Windows XP and later operating systems. For info on Alibre Design PE, see the website: www.alibre.com/products/hobby or contact sales@alibre.com. About Alibre, Inc.
Alibre Inc. www.alibre.com is the world’s leading provider of cost effective professional grade mechanical CAD, CAM, and PDM solutions. Founded in 1997, Richardson, Texas-based Alibre is led by Chairman and CEO J. Paul Grayson (previously CEO of Micrografx) and other graphics visionaries who are changing the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD/CAM software by providing full parametric CAD technology to everyone that needs it, versus only to those in the relatively unique financial position to afford traditionally expensive CAD systems.
Alibre Design™ and Alibre CAM™ are the fastest growing parametric CAD/CAM solutions on the market. Alibre CAM extends Alibre Design to provide integrated 2 1/2 to 5 axis CNC machining. Used by a diverse user base, Alibre Design and Alibre CAM provide design and manufacturing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, consulting firms, machine shops, start-ups, hobbyists, inventors, teachers and students, available in 50 countries and in 15 languages. For more information on Alibre or for a free trial of Alibre Design and Alibre CAM, please visit www.alibre.com. . All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Bulldog Reporter Article by Karen Thomas, Thomas PR "Lost In the Tradeshow Crowd? Eight Proven PR Tips to Attract Attention, Coverage and Customers" Issue Date: Daily 'Dog - May 18, 2010 By Karen Thomas, President,
Thomas Public Relations, Inc Attending and exhibiting at tradeshows (such as CES,
E3, CTIA, Toy Fair, Food Show, etc.) are key to a company's success.
At tradeshows, you will meet potential customers, retail sales reps,
and top distributors all in one place. But how do you get their
attention over the noisy din of a trade show, so they'll stop by
your booth and you can pitch a sale? That's where strong public
relations strategies come in. If you follow the PR strategies above, you'll be
ahead of the game at your next trade show.
THOMAS PUBLIC RELATIONS SELECTED AS AGENCY OF RECORD BY ALIBRE Thomas PR to Promote Alibre 3D Design Solutions – The World's Most Affordable, Professional 3D CAD Software Melville, NY –Thomas Public Relations, Inc. http://www.thomaspr.com, the #1 award-winning consumer electronics, high-tech/computer and digital imaging PR firm, announced today that it has been chosen as Agency of Record by Alibre Inc. www.alibre.com, developer of the world’s most affordable professional 3D CAD solutions. Award-winning Thomas PRÒ was chosen by Alibre because of its leadership position in public relations for international computer software and hardware companies, with an over 15 year history of successful PR campaigns for ground-breaking companies, such as Olympus, GigaTribe.com, Kidz Gear, Chlor*Rid, DXG, OWC, NewerTech, Digital Foci, Spymac, Octiv, Rocketlife.com, Roadmaster, Foveon, Micrografx, Axxis Software, Lexar Media, Intego, Corsair, The Great Kat, and more. Thomas PR specializes in new product introductions, product placements, trade show PR, press tours, social networking, positioning, and branding. Headquartered in Long Island’s high-tech corridor in Melville, NY, Thomas PR will provide Alibre with a full-scale public relations campaign, including PR at trade shows (such as Maker Fair, held for inventors on May 22-23, 2010 in San Mateo, CA), press releases, review management, branding, social networking and other PR activities. Thomas PR has worked with Alibre Chairman & CEO, J. Paul Grayson in his other successful companies, including Micrografx, launching the legendary COMDEX charity event, the Micrografx Chili Cook-off, and working with America’s Most Wanted John Walsh and Ernie Allen on TV press tours for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In addition, Thomas PR represented Grayson’s other company, Axxis Software, winning numerous awards for Zagat-Axxis City-Guide, which was later acquired by News Corp. “We are excited to be working with Alibre CEO Paul Grayson again,” said Karen Thomas, President, Thomas Public Relations, Inc., winner of the 2009 PRSourceCode Top Tech Communicators Award and PR Rep of the Year 2009, TheBitbag.com. “He is a graphics visionary with a history for pin-pointing the direction of exciting new technologies and trends.” About Alibre Alibre Inc. www.alibre.com offers the world’s most affordable complete engineering solutions. Founded in 1997, Richardson, Texas-based Alibre Inc. is led by visionaries who sought to change the landscape of 3D mechanical CAD/CAM software by providing full parametric CAD technology to anyone that needs it, versus only to those in the relatively unique financial position to afford traditionally expensive CAD systems. Alibre now delivers affordable design solutions to over 50 countries and in over 15 languages. For more information, see www.alibre.com. About Thomas PR Award-winning Thomas PRÒ has an over 15 year history of successful PR campaigns for international companies. Melville, NY-based Thomas PR is well-known for quickly and efficiently achieving high-level press results for their clients, winning over 500 client awards. The creator of the best-known longest running party list for trade shows, “The Official KarenNet Party List,” Thomas PR President, Karen Thomas, is winner of the 2009 PRSourceCode Top Tech Communicators Award and PR Rep of the Year 2009, TheBitbag.com. See www.thomaspr.com for more info. Thomas PR Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/karenthomaspr or http://www.facebook.com/karenthomaspr#/pages/Melville-NY/Thomas-Public-Relations/151616909855?ref=sgm Twitter: www.twitter.com/thomaspr Thomas PR Blog: http://www.thomas-pr.com/blog.html. Photos: Karen Thomas, CEO Thomas PR, click: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/thomaspublicrelations.html Thomas PR Logos: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/thomasprlogo.html http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/thomasprtlogo.html
Melville, NY –Thomas Public Relations, Inc. http://www.thomaspr.com, the #1 award-winning consumer electronics, high-tech and digital imaging PR firm, announced today that President Karen Thomas is featured in Imaging Insider’s “PR Tips to Get the Most out of Trade Shows” at: “Having known Karen Thomas for many years, since I was Editor-in-Chief of Imaging Insider and her company, Thomas PR, was launching Olympus’ line of digital cameras, winning a #1 spot in camera sales for Olympus. Thomas PR is a go-to PR agency for photo and consumer electronics companies, representing numerous ground-breaking technologies, from Lexar Media, Digital Foci, Unibind, Arcsoft, RocketLife and more, so I thought that she would be a good expert to talk to about PR tips for photo companies and photographers,” said Elmo Sapwater, Editor-in-Chief, Imaging Insider. Award-winning Thomas PRÒ has an over 15 year history of successful PR campaigns for international companies, such as Olympus, GigaTribe.com, PeeWee PC, Digital Foci, Kidz Gear, Chlor*Rid, DXG, OWC, NewerTech, Digital Foci, Spymac, Octiv, Intego, Rocketlife.com, Roadmaster, Foveon, Lexar Media, Intego, Corsair, The Great Kat, and more. Thomas PR is well-known for quickly and efficiently achieving high-level press results for their clients. In addition, Thomas PR has won over 500 awards for clients. The creator of the longest running party
list for trade shows,
“The Official KarenNet Party List,”
Thomas PR provides
full-scale public relations campaigns, including trade show PR,
press releases, review management, new product introductions,
product placements, press tours, social media, positioning,
branding, and other PR activities. Thomas PR President, Karen
Thomas, is winner of the 2009 PRSourceCode
Top
Tech Communicators Award and PR
Rep of the Year 2009, TheBitbag.com.
Thomas PR Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/karenthomaspr or http://www.facebook.com/karenthomaspr#/pages/Melville-NY/Thomas-Public-Relations/151616909855?ref=sgm Twitter: www.twitter.com/thomaspr Thomas PR Blog: http://www.thomas-pr.com/blog.html. See www.thomaspr.com for more info. Photos: # # #
Thomas PR is a registered trademark of Thomas Public Relations, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA – Digital Foci www.digitalfoci.com, a leading provider of digital photography accessories for consumers and professional photographers, announced today a major new firmware update for the Picture Porter 35 (model PPR-350) high-capacity 250-500GB portable photo manager. New essential features in the 1.2.1 firmware update include incremental photo backup for easier backup, full screen preview and selection for convenient viewing, USB mode selection for secondary backup to external USB storage devices, and new professional DSLR extended camera support for RAW, EXIF data, IPTC and histograms. Instantly & Securely Store and View Digital Photos, Music and Video Wherever You Go Perfect for consumers, professional photographers while traveling, on vacation, or on photo shoots, Picture Porter 35 lets you instantly and securely store and view digital photos, music and video on its hard drive wherever you go. It features a 3.5-inch color LCD screen for easy viewing; built-in hard drive with 250GB and 500GB capacities; fast copy speeds of 1GB of data under 90 seconds; and a multi-format memory card reader for CF, MMC, SD/HC Card, miniSD, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, and xD-Picture card. The direct miniSD card support, in particular, is a welcomed feature for videographers who take still images with a miniSD card on their digital camcorders. New Features in Picture Porter 35 1.2.1 Firmware update: The new Picture Porter 35 1.2.1 firmware update includes an incremental backup feature that allows you to save new photos to an existing folder in the Backup Directory. This makes backing up photos even more convenient and improves the photo management features for professional photographers and vacationers alike. The USB-Host function expands support for external hard drives connected to Picture Porter 35. This provides a convenient and inexpensive method for making a secondary backup of critical photos. In a simple two-step process, you can easily back up the photos on your memory card to Picture Porter 35 and then connect an external hard drive to Picture Porter 35 to make a second backup. In addition to connecting USB hard drives and flash drives, you can also connect two Picture Porter 35 devices together to transfer files and share playlists between them. The new Picture Porter 35 1.2.1 firmware now adds the ability to preview your photos on a full screen, for a total of 4 different screen layout styles: Full Screen, 3x2 Thumbnail View, 5x4 Thumbnail View, and List View. As you are reviewing your photos, you can take advantage of different file management tools, including Copy, Delete, Export, Rename, Sort by Name or Date, Create New Folders and Add to Playlist. This is a quick and convenient method for photo management and rough editing while waiting at the airport or in the plane on your way back from a trip or photo shoot. When you get back to your computer at home, you’ll have your photos organized and ready to get started on your post processing. Picture Porter 35 supports RAW images with zoom capability and EXIF/histogram viewing to let you examine photos in greater detail. Firmware version 1.2.1 adds to the long list of RAW formats already supported by adding the following DSLR models: Canon 1D Mark4, G11, and 7D; Nikon D5000 and D3000; Sony A300, A330, and A550. As newer models are introduced into the market, Digital Foci will add new RAW support with future firmware releases. Picture Porter 35 already supports IPTC metadata display, so you can view information, such as headline, copyright owner, and comments that are embedded in the photos.
“Not only does the Picture Porter 35 relieve you from worrying about limited memory card space for your digital camera, but it’s also the best device to help you keep all your photos in one, easy-to-manage location,” said Charles Huang, Director of Business Development at Digital Foci. “Picture Porter 35 gives you the photo management features you need to eliminate bringing a computer on the road, makes it easy to sort through and organize newly acquired photos on the spot, and provides a great way to carry your entire photo collection to show and share whenever you need.”
Picture Porter 35 Features: · 3.5” Color LCD screen for viewing photos and video. · Built-in card slots for instant photo backup from memory cards. · Memory card support for CF, MMC, SD/HC Card, miniSD, Memory Stick, MS PRO, MS Duo, and xD-Picture card. · RAW image viewing (zoom, EXIF, histogram) from DSLRs. · Fast copy speed - 1 GB in under 90 seconds. · Bi-directional data transfer that allows direct transfer to and from memory cards. · Incremental backup option lets you append new photos to an existing folder in the Backup Directory. · Digital audio recorder with built-in mic. · Image, music and video support: o Image format support for JPEG, Tiff, BMP, GIF, RAW o Music format support for MP3, WMA, AAC o Video format support for MPEG-1, MPEG-4 SP, MJPEG · Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for fast uploads and downloads to and from your computer. · Supports IPTC information viewing. · Advanced file management features: multi-select, copy, rename, delete files, sort by name/date, and create new folders. · Create and edit playlists directly on device. · USB-host function: copy to/from external hard drive. · Output to TV or projector. · Removable Li-Ion battery rechargeable via USB or AC. · Audio & video player with built-in speaker & earphone jack. Picture Porter 35 (model PPR-350) is lightweight and compact, weighing 14 oz. (including hard drive and battery), with dimensions of 5.4” (L) x 3.8” (W) x 1.2” (H). It is available in 250GB and 500GB capacity configurations, priced at a MSRP of $399 and $499, respectively. Picture Porter 35 comes with USB cable (to computer), USB-OTG cable (to USB Mass Storage Device), AC power adapter, user-replaceable rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, earphones, video cable for RCA video output, custom designed carrying case, wrist strap, and manual. Existing Picture Porter 35 users can download firmware version 1.2.1 and update their devices on their own. To download firmware version 1.2.1 release notes and update instructions, go to: http://www.digitalfoci.com/downloads/firmware/PPR-350/PPR-350_Firmware_v1.2.1_release-notes.pdf To download firmware version 1.2.1 manual addendum, go to: http://www.digitalfoci.com/downloads/product_literature/PPR-350_Manual_1.2.1Addendum.pdf About Digital Foci Digital Foci www.digitalfoci.com helps consumers manage and enjoy their digital content collection easily. The company enhances people’s lives by allowing them to seamlessly move digital photos, video, and music from one place to another. Digital Foci products include digital picture frames, photo displays, storage devices, and card readers for transfer, storage, and management optimized for any setting where you choose to enjoy your digital content. Digital Foci (pronounced “foe-sigh”) is the plural form of the word “focus” and symbolizes the many distinct points where light and sound converge and diverge. It is at these digital focus points (or foci) where you view and share your digital pictures, watch your digital video, listen to your digital music, and access your digital files.
3/11/10 THOMAS PUBLIC RELATIONS SELECTED AS AGENCY OF RECORD BY PEEWEE PC Thomas PR to Promote PeeWee PC Computer Products & Accessories for Children Melville, NY –Thomas Public Relations, Inc. http://www.thomaspr.com, the award-winning consumer electronics, high-tech, computer, telecommunications, digital imaging, toy, and social networking public relations agency, announced today that it has been chosen as Agency of Record by PeeWee PC www.peeweepc.com, a leading producer of computer products for children, from laptops and desktop PCs to software and accessories. Award-winning Thomas PRÒ was chosen by PeeWee PC because of its leadership position in public relations for international consumer electronics, toy, and computer companies, with an over 10 year history of successful PR campaigns for ground-breaking companies, such as Olympus, GigaTribe.com, Kidz Gear, Chlor*Rid, DXG, OWC, NewerTech, Digital Foci, Spymac, Octiv, Rocketlife.com, Roadmaster, Foveon, Lexar Media, Intego, Corsair, The Great Kat, and more. Thomas PR specializes in new product introductions, product placements, trade show PR, press tours, social networking, positioning, and branding. Headquartered in Long Island’s high-tech corridor in Melville, NY, Thomas PR will provide PeeWee PC with a full-scale public relations campaign, including PR at trade shows, such as Toy Fair, press releases, branding, social networking and other PR activities. “We look forward to working with PeeWee PC -- the perfect introduction to computing for children. PeeWee PC encourages learning and entertainment, in a safe, secure environment for kids to enjoy and grow,” said Karen Thomas, President, Thomas Public Relations, Inc., winner of the 2009 PRSourceCode Top Tech Communicators Award and PR Rep of the Year 2009, TheBitbag.com. About PeeWee PC PeeWee PC is a leading producer of computer products for children, designed to meet the needs of both young end-users and their parents. This means products that are both fun and durable, but most importantly, safe. The PeeWee PC children’s introductory personal computer was the first of its kind – a safe, fun, flexible product geared just for kids. Previously, parents’ only options in this category were electronic toys that emulate computer features or investing considerable time and money modifying existing adult computers to load appropriate children’s content. For more info, see website at: www.peeweepc.com. Follow PeeWee PC at Twitter: www.twitter.com/peeweepc or PeeWee PC’s Blog at: http://blog.peeweepc.com. About Thomas PR Thomas PR is well-known for quickly and efficiently achieving high-level press results for its clients. Thomas PR’s clients have won over 500 industry awards and frequently appear on the NBC Today Show, ABC-TV, NBC-TV, CBS-TV, New York Times, USA Today, Time Magazine, People, Newsweek and many other business, consumer, TV, radio and Internet sites. Thomas Public Relations achieves these results by having a long history of strong press relationships and immediately responding to journalist’s requests. Thomas PR represents the leaders in high-technology and computers. Thomas PR’s President, Karen Thomas, has served on the boards of leading organizations, including IPC (International Photographic Council), a multinational non-profit organization of the United Nations and PMDA (PhotoImaging Manufacturers & Distributors Association). Thomas Public Relations and President Karen Thomas have won numerous PR awards, including the 2009 PRSourceCode “Top Tech Communicators” Award, “5 Star Rating” from Positive Image News, “Best Industry Press Conference” from Marketing Computers Magazine, Newsday “Five People to Watch,” and more. Thomas PR is a member of the Melville, NY Chamber of Commerce and the creator of the longest running party list for trade shows, “The Official KarenNet Party List.” See www.thomaspr.com for more info. Follow Thomas PR on Facebook: www.facebook.com/karenthomaspr or http://www.facebook.com/karenthomaspr#/pages/Melville-NY/Thomas-Public-Relations/151616909855?ref=sgm and Twitter: www.twitter.com/thomaspr Thomas PR Blog: http://www.thomas-pr.com/blog.html.
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3/9/10 Check out great PR Tips in the Thomas PR interview, “Six Steps to Do-It-Yourself PR” by Dawn Allcot in Longislandexchange.com! http://www.longislandexchange.com/articles/biztech/six-steps-public-relations-030810.html Thomas PR www.thomaspr.com is a leading award-winning PR firm with clients in high-tech, consumer electronics, wireless, photography, B2B, Internet, toy and hospitality fields. See www.thomaspr.com or contact kthomas@thomaspr.com or eyutani@thomaspr.com for more info.
SAT, FEB 20: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM: PMDA Awards Dinner – Anaheim Marriott (Invite only) SUN, FEB 21: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: WYNIT Customer Appreciation Party - Tangerine Grill and Patio, 1030 W. Katella Ave. (Invite only) MON, FEB 22: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM: IDC Breakfast Briefing – Anaheim Marriott, Salons G & H (Invite only) 7:00 AM – 8:50 AM: InfoTrends Breakfast Briefing - Anaheim Convention Center, Ballroom B (Invite only) 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Cross Media Networking Mixer - Anaheim Convention Center, Tabletop Exhibits ($39)
“The Official KarenNet Party List” is published by Karen Thomas, Thomas Public Relations, Inc. PHONE: (631) 549-7575 EMAIL: kthomas@thomaspr.com PARTY LIST UPDATES: http://www.thomas-pr.com/01/index01.html WEBSITE: www.thomaspr.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/thomaspr FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/karenthomaspr LINKED-IN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/thomaspr SKYPE: karenthomaspr
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Clients at:
1/12/10
CES
2010 in a Nut Shell --
CES Party List has been updated:
THE OFFICIAL
KARENNET CES PARTY LIST V. 3.0
TUES, JAN 5: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: CES Unveiled – Venetian, Venetian Ballroom (Invite only) WED, JAN 6: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Digital Experience – Mirage, Grand Ballroom (Invite only) 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Corsair Party – Palazzo, Lavo (Invite only) 8:30 PM – 12:00 PM: Future Looks & Cooltronics Party - Palms Place, Penthouse B (Invite only) THURS, JAN 7: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM: 13th Annual "Build Your Own PC Race for Charity – Wynn (Invite only) 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: NPD Group Party – Bellagio, Convention Center (Invite only) 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Showstoppers – Wynn – See Thomas PR Client Kidz Gear at Showstoppers (Invite only) 6:00 PM -11:00 PM: Wired Media Lounge – Encore
Hotel, Society Café (Invite only) 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Rat Pack Happy Hour – Aria Resort (Invite only) 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Pentax - Aria Resort (Invite only) 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: DivX – Palms, Moon Nightclub (Invite only) FRI, JAN 8: 5:00
PM – 8:30 PM: Official CES
Tweetup & Twitterhunt – LV Hilton, Tempo Lounge 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM: CES Tweetup – LV Hilton, Tempo Lounge (Invite only) 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM: It Won’t Stay in Vegas Blogger Party – Atomic Museum (Invite only) 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Bluetooth SIG – Hard Rock Hotel, Wasted Space Room - Best of CES contest 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Marketnews Canada Night – Caesar’s, Palace Ballroom (Canadian industry members) 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Digital Media Insider Reception – Venetian, Ballroom 3001 ($75 for full day of events) 9:00 PM: Monster Cable - Paris Hotel (John Legend Concert-Invite only) SAT, JAN 9: 11:00 AM: CNET Best of CES Awards - LVCC, South Hall 3 Lobby, CNET Stage CES PARTY LIST UPDATES AT: http://www.thomas-pr.com/01/ces2010.html “The Official KarenNet Party List” is published by Karen Thomas, Thomas Public Relations, Inc. SKYPE: karenthomaspr
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Clients at: 12/4/09 THE OFFICIAL KARENNET CES PARTY LIST V. 1.9 JANUARY 7-10, 2010 - LAS VEGAS TUES, JAN 5: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM: CES Unveiled – Venetian, Venetian Ballroom (Invite only) WED, JAN 6: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Digital Experience – Mirage, Grand Ballroom (Invite only) THURS, JAN 7: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Showstoppers - Wynn (Invite only) 6:30 PM: Emmy Awards for Tech & Engineering Dinner - Mandalay Bay (Tickets: events@emmyonline.tv) FRI, JAN 8: Monster Cable: Paris Hotel (John Legend Concert – Invite only)] 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Bluetooth SIG – Hard Rock Hotel, Wasted Space Room - Best of CES contest 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Digital Media Insider Reception – Venetian, Ballroom 3001 ($75 for full day of events) 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM: It Won’t Stay in Vegas Blogger Party – Atomic Museum (Invite only) SAT, JAN 9: 11:00 AM: CNET Best of CES Awards - LVCC, South Hall 3 Lobby, CNET Stage
CES Party List updates at: http://www.thomas-pr.com/01/ces2010.html “The Official KarenNet Party List” is published by Karen Thomas, Thomas Public Relations, Inc. Phone: (631) 549-7575 Email: kthomas@thomaspr.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/thomaspr See Full List of Thomas PR Clients at: http://www.thomas-pr.com/12/clients.html
11/25/09 Tip 2 - Subject Line is Key
Tip 3 – Research the reporter’s beat
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