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Monster, Tzero announce wireless HD connectivity solution

April 10, 2007

BRISBANE, Calif. — Monster, leading manufacturer of high-end cables, accessories, and power conditioning products, and Tzero Technologies, developer of ultra wideband (UWB) for video distribution, announced a strategic partnership to develop solutions aimed at the rapidly expanding wireless HDTV market. Hitting retail shelves this fall, these products will simplify the installation of flat-panel TVs, connecting them wirelessly to virtually any audio/video component, including DVD players, set-top boxes, and digital video recorders.

The first jointly developed product will integrate a wall-mounting bracket, conditioned power, and Tzero's Wireless for HDMI product into a single solution. The rugged wall-mounting bracket will allow easy placement of flat-panel TVs of up to 60 inches, and with integrated Wireless for HDMI, users will be able to wirelessly connect audio/video components to the display, eliminating long and unattractive cable runs.

As part of the strategic partnership, Tzero will provide Monster with the exclusive right to sell and integrate Tzero's ultra wideband products in mounting brackets, while Monster will use only Tzero components in all its wireless high-definition video products and accessories. Since these solutions utilize WiMedia industry-standard technology for wireless video, they will be interoperable with other WiMedia-compliant products including DVD players, set-top boxes, and HDTVs sold under a variety of brands.