HDNet Broadcasts 2002 International CES In High-Definition

13-Mar-02

Consumers nationwide now can experience the excitement of the 2002 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), America's largest technology trade show (by a factor of two), in high-definition television (HDTV) as HDNet, the world's only all high-definition national network, broadcasts footage from the 2002 CES to homes across the country for the next three months. Held in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 8-11, the 2002 CES included more than 2,000 exhibitors covering 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space showcasing the evolution of more powerful and efficient wireless and digital technologies in the areas of video, high-end or ""extreme"" audio, wireless communications, accessories, consumer electronics fashion, consumer technology networking, broadband, mobile electronics, content media, new business technology, delivery systems, and the Internet.""HDNet is a true leader in high-definition programming. We are excited and honored that the network will air footage from the 2002 International CES, offering viewers a first-hand look at the latest in consumer technology and a way to experience the greatest technology event in the world,"" said CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. ""We also are pleased to provide content to help drive the transition to digital television (DTV)."" ""Attendees to the 2002 CES show were able to experience the incredible quality of HDTV through a first-rate showcase of HDTV exhibits,"" said Mark Cuban, co-founder and President of HDNet. ""By broadcasting coverage from the show on HDNet, we can provide consumer electronics companies a great opportunity to reach an additional audience of more than one million people watching HDNet in homes, retailers and sports bars across the country.""The first broadcast, which aired February 26, will be followed by highlights from the 2002 CES 100 times during the next three months.A complete on-air schedule for HDNet is available on the Web at www.hd.net. HDNet (Channel 199 on DIRECTV) co-founded by Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin, produces and televises more hours of HDTV programming each week than any other network.

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