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`Source: DigitalLife
`DigitalLife Announces Best of Show Winners
`Tuesday October 2, 1:55 pm ET
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`NEW YORK, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- DigitalLife, Ziff Davis Media's leading consumer
`electronics and digital lifestyle event, announced the winners of the coveted Best of Show
`awards, as chosen by the PC Magazine editorial staff in a presentation at DigitalLife last Friday.
`These standout products represent the most innovative, most useful, and most fun products
`found on the DigitalLife show floor. The winners represent not only the elite technologies found
`at the show, but the hottest products available for this holiday season.
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`This year, DigitalLife showcased more than 250,000 square feet of the latest consumer
`technology products and services, touching on every aspect of the digital lifestyle. From cell
`phones, smartphones and a host of amazing new mobile services to digital cameras, GPS
`devices, desktops and laptops, to home theater equipment, tech toys for kids, videogames, and
`safety and security tools, this year's show floor had the latest products on display for every kind
`of consumer.
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`From this amazing variety of cutting-edge technology, the PC Magazine editors, led by Editor-
`in-Chief, Lance Ulanoff, were tasked with selecting the Best of Show across 12 categories. This
`year's honorees are:
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`Top Stories
`· Ford Sales Plummet 21 Pct in
`September - AP (2:12 pm)
`· Stocks Slip As Investors Take
`a Breather - AP (1:32 pm)
`· Group Cuts Offer Price for
`Sallie Mae - AP (1:56 pm)
`· Morgan Stanley Shuffles
`Mortgage Unit - AP (1:49 pm)
`More...
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`· Most-viewed articles
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` -- CATEGORY: PC
` Winner: Gateway One
` Company: Gateway Inc., www.gateway.com
` One of the biggest splashes at this year's show was the launch of the
` Gateway One all-in-one PC. The One is more than just good looks. It has
` a Core 2 Duo processor, built-in speakers, 802.11n, minimal cabling
` (including wireless keyboard and mouse), and a detachable Web cam.
` -- CATEGORY: Portable Gear
` Winner: Zipit Wireless Messenger 2
` Company: Zipit Wireless, www.zipitwireless.com
` The Zipit Wireless Messenger 2 is a great way to get your kids off your
` PC. The Zipit is a handheld dedicated IM device that can connect to the
` three major IM clients simultaneously and supports 40-bit WEP
` encryption. The interface is customized Linux, and the device has six
` programmable function keys.
` -- CATEGORY: Home Networking
` Winner: Axentra
` Company: Axentra Corp., www.axentra.com
` Axentra could finally bring the complex world of home media servers to
` the masses. Using a 500GB LaCie storage drive, Axentra has a Linux-
` based HipServ interface that is easy to set up and is accessible
` anywhere through a Web service. It can integrate with gaming boxes and
` wireless security cameras, as well as support all of your media file
` formats.
` -- CATEGORY: Game
` Winner: Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
` Company: Activision, www.activision.com
` The latest version of this interactive music game features a slew of
` new songs and an update on the guitar hardware. Any skeptics were
` quieted after visiting the boisterous GH booth at DigitalLife and
` witnessing aspiring rockers of all ages jamming out with a smile.
` -- CATEGORY: Software
` Winner: ZoneAlarm® ForceField(TM)
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` Company: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., www.zonealarm.com
` Designed to work alongside your existing security software, ForceField
` protects both your system files and your Web browsing by blocking bad
` sites, warning of dangerous downloads, and keeps keystroke loggers at
` bay. It also virtualizes browser-initiated file system and Registry
` changes.
` -- CATEGORY: Gaming Hardware
` Winner: HP Blackbird 002
` Company: Hewlett-Packard, www.hp.com
` The first foray into the gaming market since acquiring Voodoo, HP hit
` the ground running with the Blackbird. This top-of-the-line system will
` make any gamer drool with dual nVidia graphics cards, 2GB of RAM,
` liquid cooling, and a super-cool black case design with a bottom
` platform stand for ventilation. The chassis is tool-free and highly
` customizable with lots of spare bays for expansion.
` -- CATEGORY: Gift for Kids
` Winner: Hasbro FurReal Friends Squawkers McCaw Parrot
` Company: Hasbro, www.hasbro.com
` Squawkers is an animatronic parrot that has voice recognition and
` programmable features. It comes with a remote to activate pre-
` programmed voice commands, and can repeat words spoken to it. Squawkers
` will even dance to music.
` -- CATEGORY: Gift for Adults
` Winner: iRobot Looj 130
` Company: iRobot Corp., www.irobot.com
` The Looj is a storm-gutter cleaning robot with a rotating cleaning
` propeller and tank treads to shuttle it along. You can even add a belt
` holster. Chore day just got a lot easier.
` -- CATEGORY: Software Innovator
` Winner: ooVoo
` Company: ooVoo LLC, www.oovoo.com
` This free video chat software for Windows or Mac can conference in up
` to six people, send video messages, send big files (up to 25MB), and
` more. You can also configure security settings and permissions for your
` chat buddies.
` -- CATEGORY: Hardware Innovator
` Winner: Ooma Hub
` Company: Ooma Inc., www.ooma.com
` This broadband calling device sits between your phone and Internet
` connection. With it, you can make free calls over the Web. The device
` includes handy features, such as the "Instant Second Line," three-way
` conferencing, enhanced call waiting, and everywhere access to
` voicemail.
` -- CATEGORY: Automobile Technology
` Winner: Ford Sync
` Company: Ford Motor Co./Microsoft Corp., www.syncmyride.com
` Sync is a Microsoft-powered in-car communication and entertainment
` system available on Ford vehicles. Previously, such systems were only
` options on astronomically priced luxury cars, but Ford has brought it
` to the masses. Sync lets you build an in-car music library using your
` iPhone, iPod, or Microsoft Zune, and it will load your contacts from
` your phone. You can also use the Bluetooth feature to make voice-
` activated phone calls.
` -- CATEGORY: Overall Best of Show
` Winner: Gateway One
` Company: Gateway Inc., www.gateway.com
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`"This year's Best of Show winners represent some of the most exciting technology products on
`the horizon," commented Monica Vila, Vice President, Ziff Davis Media. "The quality and
`quantity of new product announcements at this year's show indicates that DigitalLife continues
`to evolve from being a great venue to interact with consumers to an industry gathering place,
`and one of the year's major focal points for technology and lifestyle press."
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`To read more about this year's winners, go to www.pcmag.com for the full article.
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`About DigitalLife
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`DigitalLife -- the consumer electronics and entertainment event of the year -- invites consumers
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`http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071002/nytu136.html?.v=101
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`of every interest and age to experience the latest in digital technology by exploring hundreds of
`interactive and hands-on exhibits geared to educate, entertain, inspire, and support adoption of
`the digital lifestyle. For more information visit www.digitallife.com.
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`About Ziff Davis Media Inc.
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`Ziff Davis Media is a leading integrated media company serving the technology and videogame
`markets. The Company is an information services provider of technology media including
`publications, websites, conferences, events, eSeminars, eNewsletters, custom publishing, list
`rentals, research and market intelligence. Additional information is available at
`www.ziffdavis.com.
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