Cobra Electronics Hits the Road with Cool Gadgets as Sponsor of Coast-to-Coast gdgt live Tour

CHICAGO, May 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobra Electronics Corporation (NASDAQ: COBR), celebrating 50 years of innovation in 2011 as a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning consumer and mobile electronics, today announced its support of the coast-to-coast 2011 gdgt live tour. The next stop on the tour takes place from 7-10 p.m. on May 6th at The Metreon City View in San Francisco, California.  Members of the public are invited to register for this free event at www.features.gdgt.com.

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As a gdgt live sponsor, Cobra will preview its expanding array of exciting new CE and mobile electronics products to members of the press community, as well as gadget-loving consumers.  The company will showcase its award-winning Cobra iRadar product, the industry's most advanced in-car smart detection system, providing users with safety, peace-of-mind, and near real-time safety information updates.  The system is comprised of an advanced radar/laser detector that uses Bluetooth® wireless technology to communicate with the Cobra iRadar app, which is a free download for smartphones.  When connected, the app displays radar/laser alerts, allows the user to control detector settings, and alerts the driver to upcoming photo enforcement areas using the AURA™ Camera & Driving Hazard Database.  Cobra iRadar is currently available for iPhone®, iPod® touch, and Android™ devices.

Journalists and tech enthusiasts are invited to experience Cobra's entire lineup of exciting new CE and mobile electronics innovations at the following gdgt live events across the country:

• San Francisco, May 6th
• New York City, June 21st
• Chicago, September 16th
• Los Angeles, October 28th

Throughout the nationwide gdgt live tour, Cobra will also demonstrate Cobra PhoneLynx™; an innovative and affordable device that allows users to place and receive cell phone calls on any landline phone system.  With Cobra PhoneLynx, consumers can eliminate their landline phone service in favor of their mobile phone, while retaining the comfort and convenience of their home phone system.  Cobra PhoneLynx requires no connection other than an electrical outlet, and involves no fees of any kind – saving consumers hundreds of dollars per year.

The company will also preview its forthcoming Cobra Tag™ device; a clever alarm and loss prevention system that consists of a smartphone app paired via Bluetooth to a small key fob device.  A Cobra Tag sensor is attached to the user's keys, purse, computer bag, or any other valuable item that requires protection.  The Cobra Tag system monitors the distance between the phone and tagged items and produces an audible alert if they become separated.  In addition, the Cobra Tag app can record the GPS location and the time of day the items became separated and sends this information to a pre-configured contact list via email, text message, or even to a linked Facebook or Twitter account.  

For more information on the Cobra iRadar Detection System, please visit www.CobraiRadar.com, and learn more about Cobra PhoneLynx at www.CobraPhoneLynx.com.

About Cobra Electronics:

Cobra Electronics is a leading global designer and marketer of communication and navigation products, with a track record of delivering innovative and award-winning products. Building upon its leadership position in the GMRS/FRS two-way radio, radar detector and Citizens Band radio industries, Cobra identified new growth opportunities and has aggressively expanded into the marine market and has expanded its European operations. The Consumer Electronics Association, Forbes and Deloitte &Touche have all recognized Cobra for the company's innovation and industry leadership. To learn more about Cobra Electronics, please visit the Cobra site at www.cobra.com.  Follow Cobra on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CobraElectronic or like us at www.facebook.com/CobraElectronics.

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