Altec@work, a new company initiative focused on business audio and communications tools, will be shown and demonstrated for the first time. Innovative products such as VoicePodô and InteliMicô as well as audio systems such as the ATP3 and the ACS56 will be highlighted at the company's product display. These new audio systems feature state-of-the-art technology which utilize the power of the PC to greatly enhance the overall audio experience. Altec Lansing is a featured sponsor of the annual event.""The products being showcased at RetailVision illustrate our company's strength in audio and communications technology focused to meet the needs of various consumers,"" said Edward Anchel, President and CEO of Altec Lansing Technologies, Inc. ""We are especially excited about the launch of our new product initiative, Altec@work, which provides customers with a unique array of highly productive communications tools.""The VoicePod is a USB-based PC peripheral that allows users to easily record and attach high-quality voice files to documents and e-mail messages with the touch of a button. Slightly larger than a standard computer mouse, the VoicePod also functions as a high quality I/O device and can be used for a variety of other audio applications including voice command and web-based teleconferencing or audio chat.Also being showcased is InteliMic, the industry's most advanced digital microphone which can be modified to focus voice capture in a user-controlled area. Utilizing Altec Lansing's Clarixô set of noise reduction and voice capture technologies, the InteliMic is able todigitally eliminate ambient or extraneous sounds and process only the user's voice. The InteliMic is ideal for all applications that require high-quality voice capture including speech recognition and computer telephony.The ATP3, a stylish new 3-piece system with a thin panel design, breaks the mold of the conventional speaker with its sophisticated, space-saving footprint. This audio system has a total 25 watts of power and includes two satellites and a subwoofer uniting a new slim design with great high-quality performance. The satellite panels are about 1-inch in width at the thickest point and are accented by a powered subwoofer extending low frequency response. The unit is ideal for consumers searching for a unique, space-saving audio solution.The ACS56 includes four satellites and a wood subwoofer totaling 70 watts of gaming power. The system provides discrete surround sound four channel output for a true multidimensional gaming experience. The ACS56 is engineered with quad inputs for games providing rear channel output from specified 3D positional sound cards.This includes two analog inputs accommodating the 3D cards as well as an S/PDIF for PCM digital audio playback. Outside the gaming community, the system can produce four channel simulated surround through a simple stereo connection.Further information about these or any Altec Lansing products can be found on the company's Web site at www.altecmm.com or contact Milford Andrew Bergstein at 814 237 4474 or Sharon Entenberg at 570 296 1319.