CEA Market Research Webcast: Consumer Technologies in the Automotive Environment; Online Registration Now Available

--Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):

WHAT:       Americans are spending more time than ever in their cars, 
            so it's no surprise that consumers are increasingly 
            turning to consumer technologies to help them be 
            comfortable, entertained and productive while on the road.

            In an exclusive webcast, the Consumer Electronics 
            Association (CEA(R)) will present new market research data
            on consumer technologies in the automotive environment.  
            Specific topics include: technologies currently used in 
            the automobile, future desires of consumers, the role of 
            portable technologies in the automotive environment, 
            consumer preferences and the distinct segments of 
            automotive technology consumers and how to meet their 
            technology needs. CEA Market Research is the most 
            comprehensive source of sales data, forecasts, consumer 
            research and historical trends for the consumer 
            electronics industry. 
          
WHEN:       Wednesday, April 19, 2006 from 2-3 p.m.

WHERE:      http://www.ce.org/events 
            Please register no later than Monday, April 17, 2006.

WHO:        Joe Bates, director of research, CEA
            Tara Hutton, manager of market research, CEA

ABOUT CEA:  The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the 
            preeminent trade association promoting growth in the 
            consumer technology industry through technology policy, 
            events, research, promotion and the fostering of business 
            and strategic relationships.  CEA represents more than 
            2,100 corporate members involved in the design, 
            development, manufacturing, distribution and integration 
            of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline
            communications, information technology, home networking, 
            multimedia and accessory products, as well as related 
            services that are sold through consumer channels. 
            Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion
            in annual sales.  CEA's resources are available online at 
            www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about 
            the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and 
            manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's 
            Technology.  All profits from CES are reinvested into 
            industry services, including technical training and 
            education, industry promotion, engineering standards 
            development, market research and legislative advocacy.