Press Reception At International CES To Demonstrate Home Network Compatibility

21-Dec-00

Who: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) What: The Future Of Home Networking - Tying It All Together When: Sunday, January 7, 2001, 4-5pmWhere: Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, Grand and Royal SalonsWhy: To see previously incompatible home networking systems working together and to experience the applications that are enabled by interconnecting consumer electronics products.The 1394b backbone standard directly addresses the compatibility issues that have been an obstacle to home networking applications in the past. This demonstration of the Versatile Home Network features products that have overcome the compatibility hurdle to provide real benefit to consumers.The special press reception will feature a guided tour and working demonstration of products from various manufacturers communicating on a 1394b backbone. This event will showcase high-definition video, home controls, VoIP, telephony, and more-all running over conventional wiring.CEA is offering a special ""press only"" viewing of the demo before opening it for public viewing. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served and there will be plenty of time to explore the products and ask questions. Source: CEA

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