Soyo Group Inc. distributes consumer electronics, communications and computer parts in North America and Latin America.
The company offers a line of LCD televisions and computer monitors, wireless headset devices, motherboards and related peripherals for intensive multimedia applications. Through the communications division, it offers discount telephone service through VoIP protocol. The product line also includes Bare Bone systems, flash memory, as well as small hard disk drives for corporate...
Soyo Group Inc. distributes consumer electronics, communications and computer parts in North America and Latin America.
The company offers a line of LCD televisions and computer monitors, wireless headset devices, motherboards and related peripherals for intensive multimedia applications. Through the communications division, it offers discount telephone service through VoIP protocol. The product line also includes Bare Bone systems, flash memory, as well as small hard disk drives for corporate and mobile users, internal multimedia reader/writer and wireless networking solutions products for any home and office (SOHO) users.
Products
Consumer Electronics Products
The company carries LCD TV's, LCD monitors, Bluetooth Headsets, Wall-Mounts and Portable Storage Devices.
Under the SOYO brand, the company’s TV's offer various features, such as three HDMI inputs, SRS audio surround sound, 3:2 pull down, progressive scan and a digital 3D comb filter that brings clearer pictures. The Atlas LCD TV features two removable 10-watt speakers that deliver stereo surround sound. Its LCD Monitors incorporate TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display technology in a compact design that frees up desk space. These monitors are designed to provide a display solution for various applications at the office, home or school, the SXGA (Super Extended Graphics Array) technology delivers text and images to assist in creating spreadsheets and reports, writing emails, preparing presentations, watching movies, playing games, or surfing the Internet. The Prive brand includes a 26 inch LCD TV, a 32 inch LCD TV and a 24 inch LCD monitors.
Portable Storage: The SlimEx 20GB and 40GB USB 2.0 Hard Drives are designed for desktop and laptop users who need high capacity portable storage in an ultra-small package. It offers a 12-in-1, 9-in-1 and 6-in-1 flash media reader/writer. These products allow for connectivity of multiple devices to computers and the ability to download digital photos, video, MP3 music or synchronize with handheld devices.
Bluetooth Wireless Headphone: The company’s Wireless Bluetooth FreeStyler HS11 wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphones (with up to 6 hours of use before recharging) offer a way to listen to favorite music player (iPod, MP3 Player, Radio, TV or similar device). The SOYO FreeStyler HS 11 comes with a Bluetooth wireless transmitter which syncs with the FreeStyler HS 11 Stereo Headphones or other Bluetooth receivers with just a touch of a button. The SOYO FreeStyler HS 11 also would sync to any Bluetooth equipped mobile phone or PDA. This function would also allow to use the FreeStyler HS 11 as a wireless headset for mobile phone or PDA at ranges up to 30 feet.
The company’s FreeStyler 500 Bluetooth Headset offers up to 6 hours of talk time and up to 170 hours of standby time. It was SOYO's first mono headset and offered Bluetooth 1.2 technology.
SOYO FreeStyler 600 Mono Bluetooth Headset offers up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 200 hours of standby time. It is the ideal accessory for hands free operation of mobile phone or PDA. The FreeStyler 600 offers the latest Bluetooth 2.0 technology and offers a light weight design with a flexible ear hook making the FreeStyler 600 to adjust for maximum comfort.
The FreeStyler Bluetooth product line is available in stereo and single ear versions. Supported by Bluetooth 2.0 Technology, FreeStyler provides up to 10 meter operation (33 feet) range hands free, and its auto pairing and authentication function allows users to connect to their cellular phone and PDA wirelessly. With up to 6-8 hours of talk time and up to 200 hours standby time, the 120mA 3.7V rechargeable battery requires 1.5~2.0 hours charging time.
Dragon HD Accessories
The company’s UL Approved Dragon Wall Mounts come in Pro Series and Pro Series Slim. The Pro Series Pro 120 Wall Mounts hold 22 inches-37 inches TV and the Pro Series Pro 110 Wall Mounts hold a 37 inches to 60 inches TV. The Pro Series Slim Pro 120 holds a 22 inches to 37 inches TV and the Pro Series Pro 110 Slim holds a 37 inches to 60 inches TV.
Motherboards/Bare Bones Systems
The company’s Bare Bones System product solution is offered in AMD and Intel platform configurations.
The Le Vello Brand of Designer Home Theatre Furniture is offered in two series: The Glasse Series is made with reinforced steel and fingerprint resistant tempered glass shelving; and The Woodideas Series is made of wood (MDF) and tempered Glass shelving.
The company introduced the Honeywell Brand of Consumer Electronics in 2007. The product line includes Honeywell SecuraDrive 1.8 inch Hard Drives; Honeywell Arius LCD Monitors; Honeywell Airlite Bluetooth Headsets; and Honeywell Altura LCD HDTV's.
Customers
The company’s major customers include Wal Mart Canada; Office Max; E23; AND SYX Distribution, Inc. (Tiger Direct).
Competition
Bluetooth Wireless Headsets: The company competes with Motorola, Jabra, Plantronics, Nokia, Sony, LG, Samsung, Blue Ant and jawbone.
USB External Storage: Retailers who compete in this space are SmartDisk, La Cie and Apricom.
LCD Monitors: The company’s competitors include HP, Dell, ViewSonic, LG, Samsung, NEC, and Acer.
LCD HDTV's: The company’s competitors include Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Vizio, Olevia, Westinghouse, Toshiba, JVC, Mitsubishi, and Panasonic.
Computer Components: The company’s competitors for computer components include Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Gateway, ViewSonic, Abit, Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and SimpleTech.
History
Soyo Group Inc. was founded in 1998.