The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has announced its list of finalists for the 2009 Mark of Excellence Awards. The list includes electronics suppliers, system integrators and training programs. The winners will be announced during the tenth annual Electronic House Expo (EHX) on Friday, March 13, 2009. Among the categories listed include “Best Video Component” and “Best Video Display.”
For the best “Best Video Component,” CEA listed the AVerTV Hybrid TVBox 11 from AVerMedia Technologies, the LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player from LG, the DCX Series Set-Top Box from Motorola, and the ITC One (Integrated Theater Console) from SE2 Labs.
In the “Best Video Display” category, three LG displays are finalists. Those models include the 42-inch Class LCD 1080p, 47-inch Class 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV and the 60-inch Class 1080P Plasma HDTV. Also a finalist for “Best Video Display” is the Kestrel Projection Screen from Elite Screens, the LaserVue TV from Mitsubishi, the HD8200 Home Theater Projector from Optoma, and the 4610HD All-Weather Outdoor LCD TV from SunBriteTV.
We can’t wait to hear who wins the awards on March 13. This year, each category will include both a Platinum and Gold award. For more information on all the finalists you can visit www.CE.org/MOE.
Jeff has a background in photography, video and television production. He writes about technology, broadcasting, home theater, and digital entertainment.
