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Hundreds of consumer technology brands are set to showcase their latest products at this year’s DISTREE EMEA next week in Monaco.
Alexandra Sinson, event director for DISTREE EMEA 2016, commented: “DISTREE EMEA is where the latest and greatest consumer technology is showcased to channel partners capable of selling signifcant volumes throughout EMEA. From new brands to A-brands, DISTREEE EMEA is a must-attend annual trade-focused channel event.”
With a vast number of brands trying to catch the attention of distributors and retailers, DISTREE has put together ten innovative products with ‘real channel sales potential in 2016’.
Check out the event’s pick of the must-see consumer tech at this year’s show:
AP12 quadcopter drone
AEE is launching its new AP12 quadcopter drone featuring an integrated 3-axis gimbal camera system that records in 1080P at 60 fps, up to twenty-five minutes of flight time, and top flight speeds of 44 miles per hour.
Stackable Speaker
Apart from the great aesthetic, what sets the aiFi speakers apart is the option to add another speaker (on top or to the side) for an instant volume boost. The speakers also feature Wave Dot Technology ensuring seamless sound distribution across the speaker units once they are connected.
IP68 Waterproof Shockproof Case
The all-new Armor-X IP68 Waterproof Shockproof Case for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is designed for marine and watersports. The product is X-Mount ready and constructed with dual-layers of shock-absorbing TPU and protective polycarbonate.
Aura Box
Via the smartphone app, users can create their own drawings and animation and show them off via the LED display. Other features include social media alerts, an alarm clock and thermometer function. Packed with a powerful 3" 5-watts speaker, professionally tuned by Divoom.
Flapit Social Media Counter
Flapit is the first available physical counter connected to all the major social media platforms. Flapit works with 11 separate social media networks: Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Instagram, YouTube, Dianping, Zomato, VKontakte, Foursquare, Swarm and Tripadvisor.
VOLCANO BLAZE Set
Modecom’s all-in-one mobile virtual reality (VR) package will be showcased at DISTREE EMEA. The Modecom VOLCANO BLAZE set includes headset, earphones and a Bluetooth controller in one high- quality set. The VOLCANO BLAZE’s goggles are compatible with all smartphones which have built-in gyroscopes and screen sizes between 4.5” and 5.7”.
Konig Smart Home Starter Kit
Bringing smart home technology to the mass market represents a huge opportunity for EMEA channels in 2016. The Konig Smart Home Starter Kit offers a cloud-based alarm, monitoring and automation solution. The kit includes a next generation IP camera enabling users you to watch over their properties in the highest quality HD resolution.
Blade Stealth Ultrabook
Razer’s latest product innovation boasts the Intel Core i7 processor and a stunning 4K display. The ultra-thin notebook gives gamers the option of unprecedented desktop-level gaming performance with the help of the Razer Core via Thunderbolt 3.
UPRIGHT Posture Trainer
UPRIGHT is a smart trainer product, designed to be worn for a short amount of time during the day. UPRIGHT and it’s training programme work to gradually train your core muscles and build muscle memory, allowing users to eventually maintain an upright posture almost entirely subconsciously.
AIRXEL Wireless Projector
With a weight of only 0.9 pounds, and only 0.7-inch thick, the AIRXEL fits easily into a laptop computer bag. It is the thinnest projector in the world, and is half the thickness of regular mini beam projectors. It weighs as much as a light book, so you can carry this mobile projector along with your laptop.
“This is just a fraction of the vast array of new and cutting edge consumer technology products that will be showcased at DISTREE EMEA 2016. The event is the ultimate channel gateway for driving volume sales across the region,” concluded Sinson.
DISTREE has also confirmed the full line-up of workshops and summit sessions at this year’s event, which you can view here.
PCR caught up with Sinson recently to speak to her in more detail about what’s new at DISTREE EMEA this year. Check out the full interview here.
Find out more about the event at www.distree-emea.com.
