Energy Sipping RCA Audio/Video Products Can Help Trim Home Power Consumption

In an effort to address energy conservation in the home, Thomson Audio/Video has tripled the number of Energy Star qualified RCA Audio/Video products and plans to increase the energy efficiency of more products. In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program requirements, RCA Bookshelf Audio Systems, DVD players, and Home Theater Audio Systems are now more energy efficient than ever – consuming less than one-watt of power in standby mode and qualifying for the ENERGY STAR mark of energy efficiency. "We know that consumers are looking for energy-efficient products that work well,” said Dan Collishaw, Chief Operating Officer of Thomson’s Audio/Video business. "According to the Department of Energy, 40 percent of electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. Using Energy Star products not only saves on power, but helps prevent air pollution and offers a considerable amount of savings on home energy bills.” In addition to developing energy-efficient audio/video products for the home, Thomson will save more than 450 tons of plastic in the next two years by making smaller, environmentally-friendly paper gift box containers that will replace the plastic packages. This "Smart Packing” RCA Audio/Video initiative has already saved over 81 tons of plastic and has minimized the usage of environmentally harmful materials. Available now at retailers nationwide, the RCA Audio/Video products that have earned the ENERGY STAR mark include: RCA Bookshelf Audio Systems RCA RS2664 – This unit is 96 percent more energy-efficient than the previous model and only uses 0.9-watts of power when in standby mode. With this 5-disc CD changer system consumers can "rip” or record from a CD directly to mp3 players without a computer, listen to the digital AM/FM tuner or plug in their mp3 player via the USB port for music playback. The suggested retail price is $119. RCA RS2130i – Consuming just 0.8-watts of system power when in standby mode, this 5-disc CD changer is 94 percent more energy-efficient than the earlier model. Featuring a USB port and CD ripping, this unit includes a standalone universal dock for iPod. The RS2130i has a suggested retail price of $169. RCA RS2135i - This audio system consumes 0.8-watts of system power when in standby mode and is 94 percent more energy-efficient than previous models. It has all the same features as the RS2130i model, but includes an integrated universal dock for iPod. This unit also carries a suggested retail price of $169. RCA DVD Players RCA DRC260 –Using only 0.6-watts of power in its standby mode, this unit saves 50 percent more energy than the previous model. With a suggested retail price of only $49, this DVD player features progressive scan, multi-format disc playback, as well as mp3 music and JPEG photo playback, and the family-friendly TV Guardian® - a foul language filter program that, when activated, mutes the TV when offensive language is detected. RCA DRC290 – Fifty-eight percent more efficient than an earlier model and uses only 0.5-watts of power in standby mode, this player features a HDMI output and HD upconversion up to 1080p output – providing superior picture quality while also providing superior energy conservation. The DRC290 is DivX® Ultra certified, features TV Guardian, and multi-format playback. The suggested retail price is $99. RCA DRC285 – This unit consumes 1-watt of energy in its standby mode, and is 17 percent more energy-efficient than before. Featuring a HDMI output, HD upconversion up to 1080p output, progressive scan, USB with CD ripping, and multi-format playback, this DivX Ultra certified DVD player carries a suggested retail price of only $69. RCA Home Theater Audio Systems RCA RT2770 – In its standby mode, the system uses only 0.8-watts of power and is 47 percent more efficient than the model it replaces. The unit features a flexible speaker configuration for optimal surround sound and a USB input to connect mp3 players, thumbdrives, and digital cameras. The RT2770 has a suggested retail price of $169. The RCA RTD217 – Consuming only 0.7-watts of system power in standby mode, this unit is 53 percent more efficient than previous models. A 5-disc DVD/CD changer system featuring USB input, CD ripping, a digital AM/FM tuner, and 250 watts of total system power, this product carries a suggested retail price of $129 and offers a complete package to experience your favorite entertainment in surround sound. For more information on any of these energy-efficient RCA Audio/Video products, as well as the "Smart Packing” initiative, please visit www.rcaaudiovideo.com Certain statements in this press release, including any discussion of management expectations for future periods, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements due to changes in global economic, business, competitive market and regulatory factors. More detailed information on the potential factors that could affect the financial results of Thomson is contained in Thomson's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 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