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Gen 2 JENSEN "Anyware" Ultra-Mobile PC Set To Hit The Shelves

GEN 2 JENSEN "ANYWARE" ULTRA-MOBILE PC SET TO HIT THE SHELVES
Gen 2 of the Popular Mechanics "Editor's Choice" Award Winner Features Two Models with More Power and Performance

Las Vegas, NV - January 7, 2008 - Audiovox Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX). The Jensen NVX3000PC AnywareTM stole all the attention at the 2007 SEMA Show, borne out by a tidal wave of editors and broadcast media that virtually flooded the Company's booth to see what the product was all about, and culminated in an "Editor's Choice" award from Popular Mechanics Magazine. The NVX3000PC features a seven-inch touchscreen, 30 GB hard drive, 2 USB (2.0) Ports, SD card reader, A/V out port, expansion I/O and sync port for desktop and notebook. Additional components include built-in WiFi, and Bluetooth modules, with mobile and home/office accessories such as vehicle mount, carrying case, AC power adapter, DC power adapter, remote control, and audio/video cable.
MSRP $1,499.99.

At this year's CES, the second generation of the Anyware threatens to do the same. The new Jensen NVX4008PC and NVX3008PC AnywareTM, Ultra-Mobile PC Tablet may look like their predecessors, but that is where the similarity stops.

The NVX4008PC is a 7-inch Windows XP personal computer with built-in portable navigation and Wi-Fi. 1GB memory has a 60GB hard drive and 1.2 GHz CPU. Screen resolution is 800 x 480. Navigation has full US/Canada mapping. Built-in card reader and 2 USB ports. MP3 player and video (both DiVX, WMV) headphone jack, rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (with 3 hour use time - 9 hours maximum), windshield mounting bracket, AC/DC adapters and remote control included. MSRP: $1699.99

The NVX3008PC is based on a VIA 500MHz processor . Memory has been doubled to 512MB but can be increased to a Max of 1GB. Data and Voice connectivity has been expanded over the internal network to WLAN and BT. A mini USB port has been added and battery life extended to 3 hours with a 9 hour maximum. All this added to the already award winning 7-inch screen Windows XP personal computer with built-in portable navigation and Wi-Fi. Its 30GB hard drive and 800x480 resolution, give the user the speed, memory and clarity necessary for operation in the car, office or wherever business takes him, including Canada and the U.S. thanks to full mapping information. A voice memo feature helps to capture and keep those "must-remember" moments. Two USB ports are available for electronic add-ons along with a card reader for accessing data. Essentials such as windshield mounting bracket, AC/DC adapters and remote control are included. MSRP: $1499.99.

Audiovox Electronics President Tom Malone summed up the new products this way. "We believe these Anyware models fit into the lifestyle of today's tech-oriented family. They not only provide GPS and Bluetooth features for navigation and hands-free communications while driving but also function as full featured portable PCs that can be taken from the house to the car to the office. What's more it will seamlessly pick up whatever programs were started at home and need to be continued at the office. "

  The Jensen NVX3000PC AnywareTM stole all the attention at the 2007 SEMA Show, borne out by a tidal wave of editors and broadcast media that virtually flooded the Company's booth to see what the product was all about, and culminated in an "Editor's Choice" award from Popular Mechanics Magazine. The NVX3000PC features a seven-inch touchscreen, 30 GB hard drive, 2 USB (2.0) Ports, SD card reader, A/V out port, expansion I/O and sync port for desktop and notebook. Additional components include built-in WiFi, and Bluetooth modules, with mobile and home/office accessories such as vehicle mount, carrying case, AC power adapter, DC power adapter, remote control, and audio/video cable.
MSRP $1,499.99. 

About Audiovox
Audiovox (Nasdaq:VOXX) is a recognized leader in the marketing of automotive entertainment, vehicle security and remote start systems, consumer electronics products and accessories. The company is number one in mobile video and places in the top ten of almost every category that it sells. Among the lines marketed by Audiovox are its mobile electronics products including mobile video systems, auto sound systems including satellite radio, vehicle security and remote start systems; consumer electronics products such as portable DVD players, Portable GPS, flat-panel TV's, extended range two-way radios, multi media products like digital picture frames and home and portable stereos as well as consumer accessories such as indoor/outdoor antennas, connectivity products, headphones, speakers, wireless solutions, remote controls, power & surge protectors and media cleaning & storage devices. The company markets its products through an extensive distribution network that includes power retailers, 12-volt specialists, mass merchandisers and an OE sales group. The company markets products under the Audiovox, Jensen, Acoustic Research, Advent, Code Alarm, Terk, and Prestige brands, as well as the recently-acquired rights from Thomson's America's consumer electronics accessory business to the RCA brand for Consumer Electronics accessories. The acquisition also includes the Recoton, Spikemaster, Ambico and Discwasher brands for use on any products and the Jensen, Advent, Acoustic Research and Road Gear brands for accessory products. Audiovox already owns Jensen, Advent, Acoustic Research and Road Gear brands for electronics products as part of prior acquisitions. For additional information, visit our web site at www.audiovox.com.

Except for historical information contained herein, statements made in this release that would constitute forward-looking statements may involve certain risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements made in this release are based on currently available information and the Company assumes no responsibility to update any such forward-looking statement. The following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from the results suggested in the forward-looking statements. The factors include, but are not limited to, risks that may result from changes in the Company's business operations; our ability to keep pace with technological advances; significant competition in the mobile and consumer electronics businesses as well as the wireless business; our relationships with key suppliers and customers; quality and consumer acceptance of newly introduced products; market volatility; non-availability of product; excess inventory; price and product competition; new product introductions; the possibility that the review of our prior filings by the SEC may result in changes to our financial statements; and the possibility that stockholders or regulatory authorities may initiate proceedings against Audiovox and/or our officers and directors as a result of any restatements. Risk factors associated with our business, including some of the facts set forth herein, are detailed in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2007 and Form 10-Q for the fiscal first quarter ended May 31, 2007.
Audiovox Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX).

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