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Tuesday, January 05, 2010

PURE Launches Range of Digital Radios for the Connected Consumer

PURE Launches Range of Digital Radios for the Connected Consumer

Global Leader Enters North American Market With Products That Define the Future of Radio

CES 2010, LAS VEGAS, January 5/PRNewswire/ -- PURE (South Hall 2, Booth #36604), the global leader in digital and
internet-connected radios has entered the US market with a product family
that defines the future of radio by transforming how consumers access and
interact with digital content.

To date, the internet radios available to US consumers have been
single-function products that do not offer anything beyond a passive
connection between the device and Web-based radio content. PURE's products
offer consumers a sleek, intuitive interface to experience and navigate their
way through the vast quantity of available online content, their personal
digital music collection and interactive web-based applications such as
Facebook(c) and Twitter(c).

Headlining the US product family is Sensia(TM), a unique, beautifully
designed high-powered connected audio system that features a 5.7-inch color
touchscreen. Sensia and the other radios being launched, including Evoke
FlowTM, Sirocco 550TM, Siesta Flow TM and Oasis FlowTM, fill a major void in
the consumer electronics landscape: digital audio systems that combine
state-of-the-art design with quality and usability, bringing
internet-connected radio home to a mainstream audience.

PURE's digital and internet-connected range of radios work together with
PURE's proprietary radio and media portal, the PURE Lounge (
http://www.thelounge.com) to enable flow of information between the radio,
the portal and the broadcaster. While the radios and the PURE Lounge can
function completely independently, when combined they really enhance the
user-experience allowing the organization of favorite stations into shared
folders and automatically synchronizing content choices on both the radio and
the portal.

The PURE Lounge also contains content unique to PURE such as PURE
Sounds(TM), a library of over 100 sounds designed to allow the listener to
set the perfect mood or even help their child go to sleep. Further unique and
premium content on The PURE Lounge will be available soon. New features and
services on PURE's digital and internet-connected range of radios will be
made available through automatic software upgrades.



The PURE products being introduced to the US market include:

- Sensia (MSRP $349): The first digital and internet-connected radio to
feature a large high-resolution color touchscreen, Sensia is the
centerpiece of the connected home. Stereo sound, an input for iPod/MP3
players and access to applications such as Facebook and Twitter, offers
consumers the ability to access and control all of their digital
content from one central interface.

- EVOKE Flow (MSRP $229): The award-winning EVOKE Flow was the first
truly 'connected' portable radio. Wireless and powerful, EVOKE Flow
gives consumers access to digital content from almost anywhere.

- Siesta Flow (MSRP $139): PURE reinvents the alarm clock with the Siesta
Flow, bringing the power of the internet to the bedside. Touch
sensitive controls, up to 365 alarm settings and a USB PowerPort(TM),
which provides power for USB accessories, help bring the clock radio
into the 21st century.

- Oasis Flow (MSRP $249): Rugged, weatherproof and exceedingly durable,
the Oasis Flow combines internet connectivity with maximum portability.
Expelling the notion that durability compromises performance, the Oasis
Flow is the perfect radio for anyone who works or plays in or outdoors.

- Sirocco 550 (MSRP $449): A complete digital sound system, the Sirocco
550 combines access to internet content with the ability to play
digital music from portable iPod and iPhone devices, USB memory drives,
SD memory cards and CDs. Powerful enough to be a primary stereo system
yet compact enough for bedrooms and small rooms, Sirocco 550 is a
stylish way to enjoy all the choices and quality of digital and
internet-connected radio in a convenient, micro sized format.


"PURE has pioneered digital and internet-connected radio worldwide and is
bringing state of the art design, world leading technology and an
award-winning product family to North America," said Charles Bellfield,
general manager for PURE North America. "Our mission is connecting consumers
to the digital and internet-connected audio and social media content of their
choice. With products like Sensia we've moved beyond audio and are now able
to address the connected lifestyle in a market that has been starved of
innovation, distinctive design, high quality and great value."

Pricing and availability

Full product specs and pricing details can be found at
http://www.pure.com/ces2010. PURE products will be sold through online
channels initially such as http://www.PURE.com, with further retail plans and
expected availability to be announced later in 2010.

About Imagination Technologies

Imagination Technologies Group plc (FTSE:IMG) - a leader in semiconductor
System on Chip Intellectual Property (SoC IP) - creates and licenses
market-leading embedded graphics, video and display accelerators,
multi-threaded processors and multi-standard receiver technologies. These IP
solutions are complemented by dynamic and extensive developer and middleware
ecosystems. Target markets include digital radio and audio; mobile phone
multimedia; car navigation & driver information; personal navigation; UMPC
and Mobile internet Device (MID); digital TV & set top box; and mobile TV.
Its licensees include leading semiconductor and consumer electronics
companies. Imagination has corporate headquarters in the United Kingdom, with
sales and R&D offices worldwide. See: http://www.imgtec.com.

About PURE US

PURE is the global leader in digital and internet-connected radios. With
a radio for every lifestyle, PURE products and services connect consumers to
their digital audio content of their choice through innovative design,
unmatched performance and ease of use. Every Internet-connected PURE radio
includes access to the PURE Lounge, a customized radio and media portal that
enables users to personalize their radio content. PURE has the largest
dedicated radio development team in the world and the latest innovations from
parent company Imagination Technologies PLC. For more information please
visit http://www.PURE.com or email PUREUSA@pure.com.


US Press Contact
Melanie Lombardi
LEWIS PR for PURE
+1-408-573-3665
PUREUSA@lewispr.com

UK Press Contact
Vicky Deacon
PURE Digital
Home Park Estate
Kings Langley
Herts WD4 8LZ
tel +44(0)1923-260-511
fax +44(0)1923-270-188
email: vicky.deacon@pure.com

Source: PURE

US Press Contact: Melanie Lombardi, LEWIS PR for PURE, +1-408-573-3665, PUREUSA@lewispr.com; UK Press Contact, Vicky Deacon, PURE Digital, Home Park Estate, Kings Langley, Herts WD4 8LZ, tel +44(0)1923-260-511, fax +44(0)1923-270-188, email: vicky.deacon@pure.com


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