2005 International CES Media Events Begin Today; Press Contact Information for 2005 International CES

Business Wire, Jan 4, 2005

CEA

WHAT:   Media events at the 2005 International CES in the Las Vegas
        Convention Center begin today.  The International CES is the
        world's largest annual consumer technology tradeshow.  It runs
        January 6-9, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

        The press room opens today at noon.  At 4 p.m. today, the
        first media event, CES Unveiled, will be held in room S226 of
        the Las Vegas Convention Center.  CES Unveiled offers a sneak
        peak at the exciting products and technologies at the 2005
        International CES from 60 exhibitors representing the breadth
        and depth of the CE industry.

        Wednesday, January 5 is press day at the 2005 International
        CES.  More than 20 press conferences will occur at the show
        throughout the day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.  Thursday,
        January 6, the opening day of the International CES, also will
        feature news conferences throughout the day.

        For a full list of all 2005 International CES events and press
        conferences, please visit www.cesweb.org.

CONTACT DETAILS:
        Las Vegas Convention Center Press Room Phone on-site:
        (702) 943-3521

        For local live broadcast needs contact Cynthia Upson at
        (702) 491-5880

        Alexis Park Press Room on site:  (702) 796-3300 x2551

WHEN:   LVCC Press Room Hours of Operation:
        Tuesday, January 4:                      12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
        Wednesday, January 5:                     7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
        Thursday, January 6:                      7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
        Friday, January 7                         8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
        Saturday, January 8                       8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
        Sunday, January 9                         8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

        Alexis Park Press Room Hours of Operation:
        Wednesday, January 5:                    10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
        Thursday, January 6:                      9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
        Friday, January 7                         8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
        Saturday, January 8                       8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
        Sunday, January 9                         8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

WHEN:   Tuesday, January 4-Sunday, January 9

WHERE:  The Las Vegas Convention Center
        Alexis Park

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 1,850 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $110 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.

CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

--  CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
    January 4, 2005, Las Vegas, NV

--  2005 International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology
    January 6-9, 2005, Las Vegas, NV

--  CEA Winter Summit
    February 17-19, 2005, Lake Tahoe, CA

--  EHX Spring
    February 23-26, Orlando, FL

--  CEA Winter Technology & Standards Forum
    March 7-11, 2005, San Antonio, TX

--  HDTV Summit and Academy of DTV Pioneers Awards Luncheon
    March 15, 2005, Washington, DC

--  CEA Bits & Bytes Dinner
    March 15, 2005, Washington, DC

--  IP and Creativity - Redefining the Issue
    March 16, 2005, Washington, DC

--  PARA Management Conference
    May 11-15, 2005, Coronado, CA

--  CONNECTIONS(TM)
    May 11-13, 2005, San Francisco, CA

--  Consumer Electronics CEO Summit
    June 22-25, 2005, Colorado Springs, CO

--  CEA Summer Technology & Standards Forum
    July 25-29, 2005, Denver, CO

--  CEA Industry Forum
    October 17-19, 2005, Las Vegas, NV

--  EHX Fall
    November 7-11, 2005, Anaheim, CA

--  2006 International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology
    January 5-8, 2006, Las Vegas, NV