IOGEAR Clarifies Home Theater System Inefficiencies [11-26-2007]
Survey uncovers shortage of HDMI inputs on HDTVs
Irvine, CA – November 26, 2007 – Home entertainment enthusiasts are lacking adequate HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connections on their televisions, according to IOGEAR, leading provider of connectivity solutions for home users, office workers and road warriors.
According to a recent email survey, 30% of the 1,000 respondents only have one HDMI input, while nearly 60% want to simultaneously connect up to four audio / visual products to their TVs. This presents consumers with a home-theater conundrum, forcing them to either disconnect a device every time they want to access a new one, or not take advantage of the robust HDMI features incorporated in their digital entertainment products. Having multiple interfaces on HDTVs is increasingly vital as more than 600 makers of consumer electronics and PC products worldwide have adopted HDMI , with products including set-top boxes, DVD players and gaming consoles.
“Home entertainment devices continue to come to market with HDMI capabilities, and as our survey illustrates, end users are finding it difficult to support the number of products in their living rooms,” said Miranda Su, vice president of sales and marketing at IOGEAR. “It is important for consumers to experience the high-quality audio and video that HDMI provides, as it enables them to have the richest home-theater
system possible.”
IOGEAR entered the AV market in 2007 with its HDMI family of products and initially launched the industry’s first automatic HDMI switch, helping home entertainment enthusiasts integrate all HDMI-enabled devices into their media centers. Listening to customers’ feedback and new product ideas, the company strives to meet a growing demand by continuously introducing solutions that address end users’ pain points. As a result, IOGEAR expanded the HDMI family to include HDMI to DVI Dual Link Adapters and two-, three- and five-metered HDMI cables.
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About IOGEAR
IOGEAR, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, offers fun, stylish and innovative technology products to home users, office workers and road warriors. A leading connectivity manufacturer, the company provides a range of KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and KVMP (Peripheral), Connectivity and Sharing, Networking, AV Digital Home, Mobility and Desktop solutions.
IOGEAR’s products decrease office clutter, create true connected home and small-office environments and enhance mobile lifestyles. As one of the only true manufacturers in the industry, IOGEAR offers high-quality products backed by the service and support that consumers demand. Regardless of time and location, customers can reach the Customer Advocacy Team for support at 1-866-946-4327.
IOGEAR is an environmentally-conscious organization that emphasizes conserving natural resources to employees and customers. The company distributes products throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. For further information, please visit IOGEAR’s Web site at www.iogear.com.
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