Parrot Zikmu by Phillipe Starck Wireless Speakers Named a Finalist in CTIA's Annual Hot for the Holidays Awards Competition
Winners to be Announced During CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ 2010 in San Francisco
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parrot Zikmu by Phillipe Starck wireless speakers have been named a finalist in the Fashionista category in the CTIA 2010 Hot for the Holidays awards competition which honors the most innovative and cutting-edge mobile consumer electronics products and applications for the holiday season. CTIA Hot for the Holidays award winners will be announced at CTIA Enterprise & Applications™ 2010, which takes place in San Francisco at Moscone Center West October 6-8; partner conferences begin on October 5.
The Parrot Zikmu by Phillipe Starck wireless speakers blend the smart and aerial design of Philippe Starck with advanced Parrot wireless technologies to produce an elegant, high performance object that integrates harmoniously with any interior. Parrot Zikmu by Starck offers a 360 degree immersive sound and crystal clear sound image, thanks to the NXT technology and control of all electrodynamic elements via a system of DSP processing and amplifiers. Sold as a set, the two speakers communicate wirelessly with each other allowing them to be positioned anywhere in any room. Listeners can also stream music to the speakers via Bluetooth or WiFi from digital music devices, mobile phones or a Mac or PC.
"The Zikmu is a beautiful and a unique object for listening to music with today's digital devices," explains Henri Seydoux, founder of Parrot. "With the Zikmu collection, we pursue the idea of a high-tech product which is part of everyday life, similar to a piece of furniture or art. The Zikmu is the perfect holiday gift for any fashionista."
CTIA 2010 Hot for the Holidays winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony at CTIA Enterprise & Applications on Thursday, October 7 at 2:00 p.m. PT. A panel of mobile CE media and analysts judged entries and selected finalists based on innovation, functionality, creativity and "hotness." One winner will be selected from each category. All award submissions will be prominently displayed in a special showcase at Moscone Center West during the CTIA show in October.
In addition to the 10 award categories, the public has the chance to vote for their favorite products, and ultimately the "CTIA 2010 Hottest Web Pick" online at www.ctiashow.com/awards. The entry that earns the most text votes during the show in San Francisco will be named "CTIA 2010 Hottest in Show."
About PARROT
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications. In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists and in 2010, the AR.Drone, the first quadricopter piloted via Wi-Fi and using augmented reality.
Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas. Parrot is listed on NYSE Euronext Paris since 2006. (FR0004038263 – PARRO)
More information : www.parrot.com / www.ardrone.com / www.parrotoem.com
About CTIA Shows
CTIA shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. CTIA ENTERPRISE & APPLICATIONS™ 2010 takes place at Moscone Center West in San Francisco, October 6-8. International CTIA WIRELESS® 2011 takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, March 22-24. Visit www.ctiashow.com. CTIA–The Wireless Association® is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Visit www.ctia.org.
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