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David Chalk Connected Reviewed RX 2 Media Chair For The Ultimate Sports Fan  

Richmond , British Columbia – January 27, 2005 – Calling all sports fans – the RX 2 is coming to a digital living room near you! Hosts David Chalk and Mike Agerbo reviewed the RX 2 Media Chair, exclusively distributed by Empower Technologies, during “The Ultimate Sports Fan” episode (2.11) for “David Chalk Connected” earlier this week. With benefits for avid gamers and sports fans alike, the RX 2 places you in the center of a complete surround sound experience, you not only hear but also feel.

"It’s a great opportunity to have the RX 2 Media Chair reviewed on David Chalk Connected ,” said Paul Leung, chairman and CEO of Empower Technologies. “With the years and breadth of his experience, David Chalk is definitely a trusted source for consumer electronics information. The show’s ability to showcase the technology and versatility of the RX 2 in a means suitable for consumers definitely contributes to a better understanding of the product and its innovative advancements.”

Priced at $1,599 USD MSRP and exclusively distributed by Empower Technologies, the RX 2 Media Chair is the most revolutionary piece of home entertainment equipment available on the market today for your digital living room! Winner of a 2005 CES Innovations Award, the RX 2 features a complete Xbox © 5.1 Surround Sound System, manufactured under license by Spherex. With this amazing sound system strategically installed into the frame of the chair, RX 2 creates the most immersive experience for gaming, movies and music playback.

RX 2 exhibits Spherex Optimized Surround Sound – a culmination of cutting-edge technology from a number of industry leaders, fine-tuned and calibrated for an incredibly realistic sound experience:

  • Mirage-patented OMNIPOLAR TM speaker dispersion and technology
  • 6 channel, 300W RMS Direct Digital Amplification (DDX) from Apogee Technology
  • Aureus ™ Digital Signal Processor from Texas Instruments decoding Dolby Digital, PLII and DTS
  • MaxxBass â bass extension circuitry from Waves
  • Tactile transducer from ButtKicker for sound you not only hear but also feel

The RX 2 Media Chair is exclusively distributed by Empower Technologies, online at http://www.empowertechnologies.com/.

Dave Chalk and Mike Agerbo host David Chalk Connected, an informative technology program with a human touch. The show embraces the idea that with appropriate information, people can be empowered through technology, rather than be overwhelmed by it. Packed with side commentary and behind the scenes footage, the show also allows the viewer to experience the making of a TV show. Plus, Dave and Mike share their personal insights to provide perspective on the ever-changing world of technology.

Tune in to David Chalk Connected (Episode 2.11 – The Ultimate Sports Fan) at www.chalktv.com/Connected/ for information on the amazing RX 2 Media Chair or check your local cable provider for listings.

About Empower Technologies:

Founded in 2000, Empower Technologies, Inc., a Washington State registered company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Empower Technologies Corporation of Richmond, B.C., is a provider of embedded system technologies and solutions for the consumer electronics industry and the intelligent appliance market.

Empower is an innovative company, who through the development of quality partnerships and strategic alliances is positioning itself to become a leading provider of embedded system technologies and solutions for consumer electronics manufacturers .

About Spherex Inc.:

Spherex Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Audio Products International Corp. (API). Founded in 1972 and privately owned, API is one of the largest loudspeaker manufacturers in the world. API brands include Mirage, Energy and Athena Technologies loudspeakers. Xbox 5.1 Surround Sound System offers an exciting, immersive audio experience for gaming, movies and music playback. It exemplifies Spherex’s dedication to superior sound quality and affordable pricing.

About Xbox:

Xbox (www.xbox.com) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The new tag line, “it’s good to play together,” captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.

© 2004 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

The Xbox 5.1 Surround Sound System is manufactured under license by Spherex Inc.

Microsoft Xbox and the Xbox logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or in other countries and are used under license from Microsoft.

Empower Technologies

Contact Information:

Media Enquiries:
Paul Leung - Chairman, President and CEO: pcleung@empowertechnologies.com
or via Tel @ (604) 278-3100

More Information on Empower Technologies: www.empowertechnologies.com

LEOs ® Sales Enquiries:
sales@empowertechnologies.com or via Telephone @ 604-278-3100

Paul Leung
Chairman, President and CEO
Empower Technologies Corporation

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