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UEI Press Coverage

UEI Press Coverage

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Deloitte Orange County November 2008 Technology Fast 500 Technology Fast 50 www.fast500.com Multichannel News October 20, 2008 “200 Best Small Companies” www.forbes.com/200best

Forbes October 8, 2008 “200 Best Small Companies” www.forbes.com/200best CE Pro March 15, 2008 “NevoQ50 Controls Whole Home with Worthington Software” http://www.cepro.com/article/nevoq50_controls_whole_ho me_with_worthington_software/ CE Pro January 15, 2008 “UEI’s NevoS70 Touchscreen Remote Adds Z-Wave and 802.11g Support” http://www.cepro.com/article/ueis_nevos70_touchscreen_r emote_adds_z_wave_and_80211g_support CNET January 15, 2008 “Nevo S70: The Rolls-Roys of universal remotes?” http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9848257-1.html Electronic House January 9, 2008 “UEI Introduces NevoS70 Handheld Controller” http://www.electronichouse.com/article/uei_introduces_nev os70_handheld_controller/C198 Broadcasting & Cable January 7, 2008 “CES 2008: Universal Unveiling High-End Remote” http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6517550.html Sound & Vision October/November 2007 “The Custom Installer: CEDIA Expo 2007” http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/homeinstallation/2531 /the-custom-installer-cedia-expo-2007-control-page2.html Forbes October 29, 2007 “200 Best Small Companies” www.forbes.com/200best Business Week October 8, 2007 “Inside Wall Street – clicking at Universal Electronics” OC Register Gadgetress May 2, 2007 “Because every kid needs their own remote” Blog http://blogs.ocregister.com/gadgetress/archives/2007/05/cr icket_because.html Multichannel Newswire May 2, 2007 “Universal pitches remote control for kids” http://multichannel.com/article/CA6438750.html Home Theater April 2007 “UEI NevoSL universal controller-got a converged home? Get a converged remote” Barron’s February 26, 2007 “It sounds bland and generic, but Universal Electronics is the most dynamic name in remote controls, as the digital home emerges on Main Street-Here’s the remote!” http://online.barrons.com/article_email/SB117228385681818141- lMyQjAxMDE3NzIyNDIyODQzWj.html Twice February 21, 2007 “Universal, Vizio extend pact” Electronic House February 1, 2007 “Elements section – the price is right” Multichannel News January 15, 2007 “Web TV 2.0” Orange County Business January 15, 2007 “CES: Gadgets unveiled, iPhone debuts from afar” Journal Scoble January 9, 2007 Michael Hirsch video podcast - http://www.podtech.net/scobleshow/technology/1319/from- ces-retrevo-gang-day-2-apple-and-more Orange County Register January 8, 2007 “Consumer Electronics Show: An electronic extravaganza”

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Orange County Business January 8, 2007 “Companies doing yearly CES drill, some get honors” Journal Orange County Business January 8, 2007 “Report from CES: More convergence” Journal SmartHome January 7, 2007 “Denon goes wireless” Electronic House January 7, 2007 “Universal Electronics develops Sirius Home Remote” Twice January 4, 2007 “Universal Electronics, Denon Partner on ZigBee Remote” Remoteshoppe.com January 4, 2007 “Universal Electronics selected to develop advanced two- way interactive remote control for Denon’s newest line of A/V receivers and home entertainment” MSNMoney.com January 4, 2007 “Market report-In play” Electronic House January 3, 2007 “Universal Electronics unveils Z-Wave Home Control” Electronic Design January 3, 2007 “Home control product suite is powered by Z-Wave technology” Sound & Vision January 1, 2007 “Universal Electronics NevoStudio 2.0 NevoSL software” Orange County Business January 1, 2007 “TVs, gadgets driving Universal Electronics” Journal Stuff January 2007 “The stream team–One For All PC media kit” Stuff January 2007 “Remote possibilities” Electronic House December 2006 “The holiday hot list-for the stones or stern fan, Sirius stuff” Stuff December 2006 “Gift guide-media room Sirius conductor” Business Week November 6, 2006 “Personal Finance-Universal Electronics: Tuned in to Sirius Radio” Sound & Vision November 2006 “The tech zone- Cedia showstoppers-The hottest of the hot and coolest of the cool from Expo 2006” PC World November 2006 “The future of fun-entertainment on demand” Orange County Register October 31, 2006 “Your gadget’s gadget-SimpleCenter 4.1” CocoonTech.com October 24, 2006 “Hot new Sirius Conductor (Z-Wave) Satellite Radio” http://www.cocoontech.com/index.php?showtopic=5927 KillerApp.Com October 16, 2006 “Editor’s Pick: The Best of the Digital Life Show” http://www.killerapp.com/content/publish/article_191.shtml Forbes.com October 12, 2006 “America's 200 Best Small Companies” http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/23/biz_06200best_The- 200-Best-Small-Companies_land.html Men’s Vogue September/October 2006 “Architecture & Design-affordable luxury” Twice September 25, 2006 “Home Audio-New devices let installers go wireless” CNET September 12, 2006 “SimpleCenter: iTunes for the rest of us?” http://reviews.cnet.com/4531-10921_7-6651597.html Twice September 4, 2006 “Portable digital devices-Universal Simplifies transfers to multiple portable devices” Forbes.com July 21, 2006 “Cash rich companies” http://www.forbes.com/2006/07/20/gap-ceridian-computer- sciences-cz_jr_0721sf.html?partner=yahootix Electronic House July / August 2006 “At your command-a home control system puts you back in charge of your life” Electronic House July / August 2006 “Taking control” PC Magazine June 2, 2006 “The automatic beach house-our favorite home products, Kameleon 8 device remote” Stuff June 2006 “Totally plugged in-technology boiled down to these awesome must-haves” Maxim April 2006 “Top gear-master brain” CE Pro February 2006 “News network control-Z-Wave continues roll at EHX” Vibe February 2006 “Droppin’ Dime-NevoSL remote control”

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Hooters January / February 2006 “Gadget Guy-Worth fighting over-Kameleon 8RF Remote Control” Sound & Vision January 2006 “Spotlight-Super remotes” Midwest Home December January 2006 “Under wraps- High tech toys NevoSL” Connected Home December 14, 2005 “Tech Toys 2005: A holiday shopping guide” http://www.connectedhomemag.com/Visual/Articles/Index. cfm?ArticleID=48758 Readers Digest December 2005 “Annual holiday gift guide” Home Entertainment December 2005 “Take Control” CE Pro December 2005 “”High Impact Products-The year’s best” Home Theater December 2005 “Merry viewing to all – under $100” CNET.com “Holiday Gift Guide 2005- Find the perfect holiday gift this season-One For All Kameleon 8 RF” http://www.cnet.com/4570-11468_1-31425145.html Robb Report December 2005 “New Reviews-Take Control” Sound & Vision December 2005 “Ultimate Gifts from $5 to $500” Design For Fall 2005 “Universal Electronics’ NevoSL remote” Widescreen Review November 2005 “New equipment-what we liked at Cedia Expo” Business Week November 7, 2005 “Special annual tech buying guide-Music, lights, action with one click” http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/toc/05_45/B3958 magazine.htm PC November 8, 2005 “Gear & Games-Self teaching remote” Money October 2005 “Universal Appeal-Our expert checks out the latest batch of remote controls that can boss around every device in your den” Residential Systems October 2005 “The beauty of design-remote control-handheld” Oprah October 2005 “Media Merger-One remote that really puts you in control” Electronic Design September 1, 2005 “Engineering feature: Success story-The new breed of universal remote” CE Pro September 2005 “New Products-Fun doesn’t have to be expensive-Gui key point to remote control” Residential Systems September 2005 Peer Product Review “UEI’s NevoSL Remote” Home Theater September 2005 “Universal remote roundup-A home theaterphile’s guide to universal remotes” Departures September 2005 “Home Front-Truly universal” Residential Systems August 2005 “Return of the Resi-39 products make the cut as finalists in the Residential Systems Industrial Design Awards Contest” PC August 23, 2005 “After Hours-Remote possibilities” Orange County Register July 26, 2005 “Taking remote control-Automated home at your fingertips” www.ocregister.com Men’s Edge July 25, 2005 “Elite edge, things we love-Remotely interesting” Orange County Register- July 1, 2005 “Remote Success-Universal Electronics marked a Westside Weekly milestone on June 24th” Orange County Register June 24, 2005 “Cypress company's Kameleon remote’s appeal is universal” HiddenWires June 22, 2005 “Panasonic to utilize Universal Electronics technology to set new bar in consumer electronics industry for remote controls” MSN.com June 21, 2005 “Remote Possibilities-Remove the clutter and take control” http://digitalhome.sympatico.msn.ca/LivingRoom/Articles/S Z+Remote+possibilities.htm Dempa Shimbun June 17, 2005 “UEI provides Panasonic Electronics Devices with wireless control technology” Page 3 Updated as of 11/24/08 UEI Press Coverage

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ESPN June 8, 2005 Cold Pizza- “Gizmo Gadget” Cargo June 2005 “Tech news you can use-A truly universal remote” Digital Living April 2005 “Gear Envy-These objects of desire will make any gadget fanatic drool” The San Diego Union- May 16, 2005 “Personal Technology-Uber-remote” Tribune www.uniontrib.com/personaltech South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 15, 2005 “What’s hot-with NevoSL, you’re always in control” New York Times May 5, 2005 “One Remote to Rule Them All: TV, DVD, Lights, Air- Conditioning”

Sound & Vision Magazine April 2005 “CES Showstoppers - What’s Hot” The Wall Street Journal April 8, 2005 “Catalog Critics: Everything’s Under Control” The Orange County February 5, 2005 “Universal Electronics resolves dispute” Register PC World/Digital World February 2005 “In the Pipeline: Fresh Arrivals” http://www.pcworld.com/digitalworld/article/0,aid,118942,0 0.asp. PR Newswire January 27, 2005 “ConsumerGuide.com has the answer to surprising love loved ones” Media Center PC World January 27, 2005 “Universal Electronics unveils Nevo SL control solution for the connected home” Yahoo January 27, 2005 “Be Spontaneous – Not Predictable – This Valentine’s Day” http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050127/cgth024_1.html AOL January 26, 2005 Gear and Gadgets Washington State January 20, 2005 “Technology shows introduce new products” UniversityDaily Evergreen Rocky Mountain News January 17, 2005 “Gearing up-The latest gadgets for home and beyond” http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn?technology/arti cle/0,1299,DRMN_49_3476003,00.html Popular Mechanics January 11, 2005 “Lights up a room-Kameleon digital ink makes this universal remote easy to use” http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/television/1 280146.html CBS News January 10, 2005 - Video, Audio to Shake Your World http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/01/10/scitech/pcans wer/main665712.shtml Straits Times January 10, 2005 “Hype to reality” Home Theater View January 9, 2005 “CES 2005-New remote for custom installers” PC World January 9, 2005 “Best of CES in Photos” http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,119229,00.asp Associated Press January 7, 2005 “Electronics makers hawk solid products, not pie-in- fantasies” http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/ap/2005/01/07/ap1746 927.html Stuff Daily January 7, 2005 “The hit list-Essential stuff you should consider stealing in Vegas” Twice January 7, 2005 “Universal debuts home network controller” Twice January 6, 2005 “The best of CES awards” Business Week January 6, 2005 “Joining forces, digitally in Vegas” http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/jan2005 tc2005016_2599_tc062.htm DigiTimes (Taiwan) January 6, 2005 “2005 CES kicks off on January 6 in Las Vegas, with more than 2,600 companies from 110 countries taking part” http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20050106A7037.html Page 4 Updated as of 11/24/08 UEI Press Coverage

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MSNBC January 2005 - CES in Images - click on the launch button in the slide show section on the right hand side of the screen – Nevo SL is picture number 7 (So is Product Mgr, Eric Deming) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3033118/ CNET.com January 6, 2005 “Universal remote controls it all, with WiFi” CNET.com January 2005 – You can see the CNET broadcast by clicking on this Web site and looking at the middle of the right side of the screen under CES Video: http://www.cnet.com/4520-10602_1-5618984.html TMCNET:Las Vegas Jan. 5, 2005 “NevoSL Honored with Best of Innovations and Technology is a Girl's Best Friend Awards” http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2005/Jan/1105005.htm BBC News January 5, 2005 “Gadgets galore get shown off at trade fair” http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4148473.stm Las Vegas Sun January 5, 2005 “Gadgets come out and play at CES” http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/business/2005 /jan/05/518083697.html WindowsforDevices.com January 4, 2005 “Universal Electronics NevoSL universal remote control” http://www.windowsfordevices.com/articles/AT806371996 2.html The View December 20, 2004 Broadcast hit for Radio Shack High Tech Toys Air throughout November, TV Hit December & January Engadget December 2, 2004 “The Nevo SL WiFi-enabled universal remote” The Business Ledger November 15, 2004 “Digital cameras lead list of hot electronic items” http://www.thebusinessledger.com/articles.asp?artld=651& isuID=30 Star November 29, 2004 “Win This! American Music Awards Presenter Gift Bag” Multichannel News “Marketing/Advertising- UEI delivers new remotes To October 18, 2004 DirecTV “ MergerMarket “Universal Electronics looking at digital media buy, CFO October 20, 2004 says” TWICE October 11, 2004 “Business Briefs-remote control maker Universal Electronics buys software firm” “Exit Watch” Private Equity Week October 11, 2004 Wireless News October 10, 2004 “Universal Electronics fortifies control technology via Simple Devices acquisition” Multichannel News October 4, 2004 “UEI picks up Simple Devices” Wall Street Journal.com October 4, 2004 “Universal Electronics acquires Simple Devices, extending UEI's growing strength in digital media control” The Orange County October 4, 2004 “Universal Electronics buys wireless product maker” Register Los Angeles Business October 4, 2004 “Universal Electronics buys Simple Devices for $12.5M” Journal AFX UK Focus October 4, 2004 “People Soft, Siebel Systems, and more: Stocks to Watch” The Western Mail October 2, 2004 “Trio of hi-tech high fliers from Wales in fast-growth sales league” Personal Computer World October 1, 2004 “Reviews-Peripherals-HP iPaq RX3715 MMC” Pocket PC September 2004 “40 Things I did with my Pocket PC in a week” PC September 28, 2004 “GlooLabs Streams Music to Your Palm; Company seeks to overcome music-storage limitations via streaming” Australian Financial September 17, 2004 “Remote control the world” Review The Register August 31, 2004 “HP iPaq nx3715” Page 5 Updated as of 11/24/08 UEI Press Coverage

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Fortune August 23, 2004 “Gadgets – HPs Best With Three Brains” http://www.fortune.com/fortune/peterlewis/0,15704,676824 ,00.html Twice August 23, 2004 “Kameleon Bows Upgraded SKU” Pocketnow.com August 19, 2004 “HP iPaq rx 3715 Pocket PC” Investor’s Business Daily August 19, 2004 “Remote Control Maker: A Channel for Reducing Household Chaos” http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ibd/20040818 /bs_ibd_ibd/2004818tech01 Investor's Business Daily August 18, 2004 “Remote Control Maker: A Channel For Reducing Household Chaos” http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ibd/20040818 /bs_ibd_ibd/2004818tech01 Dave’s iPaq August 18, 2004 “HP iPAQ rx3700: A brilliant Pocket PC with a ton of media options!” http://davesipaq.com/articles/000084/iPAQ_rx3700_review Home Theater August 2004 “Coming Attractions-Universal Electronics” Sound & Vision July/August 2004 New Products-Radio Shack Multichannel News July 26, 2004 “Direct TV Extends Universal Electronics” http://www.multichannel.com/index.asp?layout=article&arti cleid=CA438598&display=Top%20Stories Twice July 26, 2004 “RadioShack Extends Range Of Product Mix” Cable Fax Daily July 20, 2004 “Deals” The Dallas Morning News July 8, 2004 “Remote Adds Neat Features It Lights up, Skips Commercials and Beeps when you Misplace it” Lawrence Journal World July 5, 2004 “Universal Remotes Latest Tool for Couch Potatoes” http://www.ljworld.com/section/toplikar/story/174832 Associated Press July 2, 2004 Remote Controls Proliferate Sync June / July 2004 “The $999 Challenge!” The Engineer June 25, 2004 Interview: Outstanding Display Cleveland Plain Dealer June 24, 2004 “Universal Remote Easy to Hide, Easy to Find” http://www.cleveland.com TV Guide June 13, 2004 “Tech Page- The Everlasting Search for the Perfect Remote” http://www.tvguide.com/tvtech MTV June 4, 2004 MTV Movie Awards Gift Bag KTLA June 4, 2004 CyberGuy Segment Sound & Vision June 2004 “Wurlitzer Digital Jukebox” Stepford Wives June 2004 OFA Kameleon 8 Sound & Vision June 2004 “Control Systems-The Options for Controlling Your Network run from Simple to Sophisticated” The Daily Telegraph May 22, 2004 “All the Grooviest Gadgets. This week: Universal Remote Controls” The Register May 19, 2004 “HP preps 4 July iPaq Launch” http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/19/hp_ipaq_july_laun ch/ The Miami Herald May 18, 2004 “From Universal to Far Out: New Remote Controls” http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/8690292 .htm Market News Publishing May 14, 2004 “Universal Electronics Inc. – Universal Electronics' Free Cash Flow Hits Seven Year High “ Cargo May-June 2004 Search Engine – Q&A Time May 10, 2004 “How to Find that Wondering Remote Control” http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,110104 0510-632086,00.html Page 6 Updated as of 11/24/08 UEI Press Coverage

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Playboy TV May 8, 2004 Weekend Flash “UEI's Kameleons have true sex appeal” The Financial Times May 7, 2004 “Bitte melden!” Deutschland Financial Times Deutschland Remote Central May 3, 2004 “One For All Kameleon 8 URC-9960” http://www.remotecentral.com/wn040503.htm Charlotte Observer May 3, 2004 “Remote easy to find if lost” http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/news/8618721.htm ?1c TWeb May 3, 2004 On the local front http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/columnists/boothsbites/bo oth040503.asp?S=Business&A=BUS&O=FRGN South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 2, 2004 “An 8-in-1 remote with a homing device” The Orange County April 30, 2004 Earnings Briefs Register Dow Jones News Service April 29, 2004 “Universal Electronics Reports First Quarter 2004 Financial Results; Sales Increased 21% and Operating Income Increased 59% Compared to 1Q 2003” Off Topic April 23, 2004 “Getting Smart with the Remote” The Fort Worth Business April 23, 2004 “Kameleon shows new colors at Radio Shack” Press www.fwbusinesspress.com New York Times April 22, 2004 “Beep! I’m Under the Couch, Says the All-in-One Remote” http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/22/technology/circuits/22 remo.html SkyRetailer.com April 13, 2004 “Radio Shack Begins Selling Latest "Smart" Remote Control” http://www.skyretailer.com/#Story2 CNN Money April 12, 2004 Universal Electronics and Radio Shack Team Up to Introduce Newest Member of Kameleon Product Family Business Wire April 7, 2004 “Universal Electronics to Announce First Quarter 2004 Financial Results” Residential Systems April 1, 2004 “PDAs Take Control of A/V” Residential Systems GQ April 2004 “How to Watch Movies Better” Market News Publishing March 23, 2004 Universal Electronics Inc - EBITDA for Universal Electronics Reaches Two Year High. Market News Publishing March 22, 2004 UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC - OPS Rating of "1" for Universal Electronics Reiterated by StockDiagnostics.com. Wayne Brady Show March 11, 2004 Dr. Gadget home entertainment episode-Radio Shack 8- in-1 Kameleon with Remote Finder Hoover’s Company Basic March 9, 2004 Universal Electronics Inc. Records Satellite Week March 8, 2004 “International” Indiantelevision.com March 2, 2004 “TV Technology Update-’s deal with Universal Electronics for Remote Control Solutions” Communications Daily March 2, 2004 Satellite

DallasNews.com, Lycos, March 1, 2004 “Foxtel Chooses Universal Electronics to Supply Remote MiamiToday.com, Control Solutions for Digital Cable and Satellite TV Set- NBC6.com PR Newswire, Top Boxes” Silicon Valley Business Ink, TheEagle.com, Yahoo!

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The Los Angeles Business February 23, 2004 “Market Makes Strong Showing, Especially Across Retail Journal Sector. (West Wall Street)”

Dow Jones Newswires February 13, 2004 “Universal Electronics To Present at the Roth Capital Partners 16th Annual Growth Stock Conference” The Austin American- February 12, 2004 Gadget: “Cute as a button (without all the buttons)” Statesman Daily Star February 8, 2004 “Gadgets and Gizmos” Printing World February 5, 2004 “Pelikon Joins Forces with Universal Electronics”

APC February 4, 2004 “Review: HP iPaq h4150 and h4350-Twin peaks” Web Watch TV February 4, 2004 “One For All Kameleon Universal Remote” http://www.webwatch.ca/tech_stuff/articles/oneforall.shtml Warrens Consumer February 2, 2004 “Companies” Electronics Daily Indiantelevision.com February 2, 2004 TV Technology Update- “Universal Electronics to Supply Remote Control Solutions to Sky Italia” http://www.indiantelevision.com/tec/y2k4/mar/martec1.htm DVD ETC January/February 2004 Top Choice Awards: “The 73 Hottest Products”

Orange County Register January 30, 2004 Orange County Earnings Market News Publishing January 29, 2004 “Universal Electronics Reports Fourth Quarter and Year- End 2003 Financial Results” Satellite Today January 28, 2004 “Universal Electronics To Supply Remote Control Products To Sky Italia” The Orange County January 26, 2004 “After Good Year for Stocks, Roth Gears Up for Confab” Business Journal Orange County Business January 26, 2004 “Universal Electronics Locked in Remote Patent Battle” Journal Winnipeg Free Press January 24, 2004 “Master Commander: The MX-800 is one Serious Remote control” The Orange County January 19, 2004 “Las Vegas Trade Show’s Gadgets Prove Home is Where Register the Electronics Are” Multichannel News January 19, 2004 “New Remotes Give Subs Control” http://www.multichannel.com/index.asp?layout=article&arti cleid=CA375237&display=Search%20Results&text=steve %20donohue Cigar Aficionado January 15, 2004 “Gift Yourself” Orange County Business January 12, 2004 “CES Eclipses Comdex for OC Technology Companies” Journal ABCNews.com January 9, 2004 “Universal Remote Controls, Remotes That Control It All” Machine Design January 8, 2004 “Putting a New Face on Remote Controls” http://www.machinedesign.com/asp/viewSelectedArticle.as p?strArticleId=56569&strSite=MDSite TechTV January 6, 2004 “Fresh Gear” Program Market News Publishing January 6, 2004 “Universal Electronics to Announce Fourth Quarter and Year End 2003 Financial Results”

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