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VOGEL'S LAUNCHES TWISTDOCK AT E3 EXPO



Essential Docking Station for PS3 – Connects, Docks, Expands & Charges

Keeps Gaming Area Stylish & Neat -- Controllers Always Charged & Ready



Winner of "Best Accessory Award" RetailVision Europe 2010



June 12, 2010, Eindhoven, Netherlands -- Vogel's www.vogels.com, the leading European market leader in Audio/Video & TV mounting solutions, announced today TwistDock www.twistdock.com, the highly-anticipated new essential docking station for the Sony PlayStation®3 (PS3TM) gaming and entertainment system. TwistDock connects, docks, expands, and charges the PS3, keeping cables and controllers organized and neat for a home entertainment center that looks clean, stylish and sexy. A must-have for all PS3 users, TwistDock will be shown in the U.S. for the first time at E3 Expo, June 15-17, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA – Vogel's Meeting Room #5356 West.



Controllers Always Charged & Ready to Go – Even when the PS3 is Off



Already the winner of the RetailVision Europe "Best Accessory Award" May 2010, gamers will love TwistDock's ability to keep controllers organized at their fingertips and always charged, since stopping to re-charge a controller can mean the difference between winning and losing a game. With TwistDock, controllers are always ready for action, continuing its high-speed charge even when the PS3 is turned off.



Docks PS3 Original & PS3 Slim – Additional 2-6 USB Ports Keep Peripherals Always Connected



The first product in Vogel's new line of essential gaming products and accessories, TwistDock esthetically blends with the PS3's sleek design, docking both the PS3 Original and the PS3 Slim models for a beautiful entertainment center that enhances a home's décor. TwistDock expands on the PS3's capabilities, keeping PS3 USB peripherals (such as an extra hard drive) always connected with TwistDock's additional 2 USB charging ports, as well as its optional 4 USB Hub accessory. In addition, there is an optional TwistDock CableSet accessory for an extra set of high quality cables that are designed to blend with the PS3.



"TwistDock is a must-have for the gaming enthusiast, who will love its combination of style and functionality that makes the PS3 even more enjoyable to use," said Albert Zeeman, VP Innovations and Alliances, Vogel's. "TwistDock expands and charges more peripherals, keeping the PlayStation 3's unsightly cables neatly concealed in TwistDock's sturdy pedestal. With the introduction of TwistDock, Vogel's is launching a whole new line of gaming accessories to complement its successful worldwide product line of TV and mounting solutions."



TwistDock – Essential Docking Station Features for the PS3:



CONNECTS:

Easily connects all cables, including HDMI port to TV

Keeps controllers and gaming area neat and organized



EXPANDS:

Keeps USB peripherals always connected, no need to plug and unplug peripherals

Features 2 USB charging ports

Optional USB Hub features 4 additional USB ports for connecting more peripherals



DOCKS:

Docks PS3 and controllers for a neat esthetic display

Works with both versions of PlayStation 3: PS3 Original and PS3 Slim



CHARGES:

High-speed charging of controllers and USB peripherals for continuous play – even when PS3 is off

LED indicators show charging status



TwistDock pricing will be available summer 2010 with product availability in the U.S. starting 4Q 2010 in time for the holiday season. For more information, see the websites: www.twistdock.com and www.vogels.com.



About Vogel's



For over 35 years, award-winning Vogel's has been internationally producing Audio/Video mounting solutions. The European market leader with a distribution network that spans the globe, Vogel's is one of the most trusted and well-known experts in the mounting solutions business with many prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot Product Design Award, RetailVision Award 2010, and many more.



Vogel's designs, develops and sells support and mounting solutions for LCD and plasma screens, audio and video equipment and projectors. In 2010, Vogel's has begun expanding into new categories, such as the gaming market with TwistDock for the PlayStation 3, the first product in this new area. Based in The Netherlands, Vogel's has national sales organizations located in the U.S., U.K., Italy and Spain, and is supported by a local distribution network around the world. Vogel's stands for innovation, quality and reliability. For more information, see www.vogels.com.