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February 9, 2010


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Minicom Kicks Off Successful IT Technology Road Show in China
Submitted on: 02/09/2010, 6:57 am
Seminars in Shanghai and Shenzhen are the first steps in long term partnerships

Atlona Technologies Introduces New USB Powered VGA to HDMI Scaler/Converter, the HDVieW
Submitted on: 02/08/2010, 4:51 pm
Atlona Technologies, solutions based manufacturer of Audio Video products, announces new USB Powered VGA to HDMI Scaler/Converter, the AT-HDVieW

JL Audio Exclusive Provider of Audio Gear for Unique Autosports: Miami, TV Series
Submitted on: 02/08/2010, 3:01 pm
New TV Series to feature customized vehicles with JL Audio components.

InFocus ScreenPlay 8602 Home Theater Projector Now Shipping
Submitted on: 02/08/2010, 3:01 pm
InFocus launches new SP8602 Home Theater Projector

Runco Launches New, Stunning Online Experience
Submitted on: 02/08/2010, 2:05 pm
Runco’s new website creates luxurious online experience for customers looking for the absolute finest home video products for the theater and beyond.

Crestron DigitalMedia And TPMC-3X Win Inavation Awards At ISE 2010
Submitted on: 02/08/2010, 2:05 pm
Crestron Products Take Best Video Processing or Distribution and Best Control Awards

Pangea Audio Introduces HIGH VALUE Audiophile AC Power Cables
Submitted on: 02/08/2010, 6:38 am
Pangea Audio Introduces Audiophile AC Power Cables at Prices Far Below Comparable Competitive Products High current devices benefit from advanced geometry, large diameter conductors, and flexible form factor

Audience to Exhibit at First-Ever AXPONA Audio Expo North America In Jacksonville, Florida On March 5 – 7, 2010
Submitted on: 02/05/2010, 1:49 pm
For Immediate Release Contact: Frank Doris 631-645-5668 frankdoris@optonline.net Dan Rosca/Audience 714-402-1760 info@audience-av.com

New ebode Home Automation and A/V accessory brand
Submitted on: 02/05/2010, 7:44 am
ebode is a new European brand, formed in 2009, and dedicated to providing affordable home automation products and innovative AV problem solvers. ebode is split into three different product lines – Home Automation, Home Entertainment and LightSpeaker

BMB launches revolutionary ebode LightSpeakers in Europe and South-Africa
Submitted on: 02/05/2010, 7:44 am
ebode LightSpeaker is truly in a class of its own. It combines low consumption LED Lighting with wireless sound in one easy plug and play system.

BMB Electronics BV. will be the exclusive distributor for Parasound in mainland Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Submitted on: 02/05/2010, 7:44 am
BMB Electronics BV and Parasound announced today that they will start to work together for the EMEA market. BMB Electronics BV. will be the exclusive distributor for the Parasound products in mainland Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Screen Innovations Adds International Sales to its Ever Growing Sales Force
Submitted on: 02/05/2010, 7:44 am
The additional of International Sales marks the first international representation for the growing company.

BMB Electronics BV introduces Axium multi room products to the EMEA region.
Submitted on: 02/05/2010, 7:43 am
BMB Electronics BV and Audio Engineering Ltd of New Zealand (makers of Axium multi-room AV products) proudly announced today that BMB Electronics BV has become, the exclusive distribution partner for the Axium product line through the EMEA region.

Velodyne’s SC-602 Amplifier Controls Two Subwoofers
Submitted on: 02/04/2010, 2:09 pm
The SC-602 dual-mono amplifier controls up to two SC-600 Series subwoofers.

Vantage’s New Energy Management Solution Saves Homeowners Energy without Compromising Their Lifestyle
Submitted on: 02/04/2010, 11:21 am
Vantage, a leading provider of home automation solutions for luxury homeowners, announces a new range of products that provide a complete Energy Management Solution when integrated with its InFusion™ Control System.

Give Loved Ones a Valentine’s Day Video to Remember with TMPGEnc Authoring Works 4 Menu Templates
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 3:31 pm
Create Professional High Definition Blu-ray or DVD’s with Easy to Use Templates

Custom Installers can now Expand IntelliControl ICS Systems to Support Multiple Home Theaters
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 3:31 pm
Installers can now support up to four home theaters within an IntelliControl ICS system.

Atlona Technologies introduces 8x8 VGA over CAT5/6 Matrix Switch with eight included receiver units and LAN Control, AT-VGA88M-SR
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 3:31 pm
Atlona Technologies, a solutions based manufacturer of Audio Video products, introduces the 8x8 VGA over CAT5 Matrix Switcher with 8 included receiver units and LAN Control, AT-VGA88M-SR

SENCORE Adds Picture-in-Picture and Easy Setup Features to Renowned Radiance Video Processors
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 3:31 pm
SENCORE, an engineering leader in high-quality signal transmission, today announced it has added new features to its renowned RadianceXE™ and RadianceXD™ video processors, flexible switching and distribution hubs for high-end audio/video systems that

SENCORE Adds Features to Portable MP500 HDMI Test Tool
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 3:31 pm
Enhancements Make Unique MP500 MediaPro Faster and More Effective at Troubleshooting HDMI-Based A/V Systems

SENCORE Releases Latest Version of ColorPro by CalMAN 3D Calibration Software
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 3:30 pm
Key Features in Version 4.0 Include Added Grayscale/Gamma Calibration and Luminance Adjustment

SENCORE Launches Fast, Accurate, Sturdy Klein K-10 Colorimeter
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 3:30 pm
SENCORE, an engineering leader in high-quality signal transmission, today announced the addition of the Klein K-10 Colorimeter to its expanding portfolio of products.

S1Digital Introduces First Blu-ray Disc Changer Fully Integrated With Media Center
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 11:56 am
S1Digital continues to grow its digital entertainment ecosystem with the introduction of a Blu-ray Disc Changer.

On-screen Menu Navigation Debuts on New iPort FS-23
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 11:56 am
Easy to use, with features useful for electronic systems contractors

Media Decor Offers Elegant Solutions for Concealing Large Flatscreen TVs
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 11:56 am
Designer solutions to hide flatscreen televisions with beautiful framed works of art.

MOZAEX LAUNCHED; REDEFINES BLU-RAY SERVER HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 11:56 am
FOUNDER OF 26-YEAR-OLD AXONIX® FORMS MOZAEX WITH NEW MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTS, AND VISION

Parks Associates finds less than six million U.S. households would consider canceling pay-TV service in favor of online video
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 8:55 am
Online video not yet a threat to pay TV

HAI Expands International Offering to Include Spanish, Catalan, and French in Addition to English and Italian
Submitted on: 02/03/2010, 8:13 am
HAI Expands International Offering to Include Spanish, Catalan, and French in Addition to English and Italian

New Low-Cost VidaBox ThinClientHD™ Media Extender Streams 1080p Blu-ray, DVDs, & More in a 38mm Thin Design
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 5:36 pm
VidaBox, LLC is launching the ThinClientHD, a new low-cost Blu-ray media extender. ThinClientHD extenders can pull Blu-ray, DVD, music, photos, & other digital media over IP through CAT5, then display the content on any HDTV or projector via HDMI.

Redesigned VidaBox FireServer™ Adds Multi-zone Blu-ray & DVD Streaming, Enhanced 1-Step DualRip™ for CDs, Sonos®/uPNP Support, & More Storage
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 5:36 pm
VidaBox, LLC is shipping the redesigned FireServer™, supporting 1-Step Drop-n-Rip™ archiving for Blu-rays, an audiophile-friendly DualRip™ feature, multiroom audio integration w. popular music players, & expandable storage for up to 1230 DVDs/320 BDs

New VidaBox LUXv2™ Packs HD Playback and Storage for 1500 DVDs or 400 Blu-rays into a Single Unit
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 5:35 pm
VidaBox, LLC announces the LUXv2™. Like its predecessor, it has an impressive list of features, such as true 1080p Blu-ray playback, HD auto-upscaling for DVDs, optional HDMI1.3 for 7.1 HD Audio support, and massive, field-expandable storage.

New VidaBox “vAutomation Edition” Nevo S70 (vS70™) Remotes Control Any Device via Fully Customizable vAutomation Interfaces
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 5:35 pm
VidaBox, LLC announces the new “vAutomation Edition” Nevo S70™ remote, specifically designed to present fully customizable interfaces stored on a vAutomation server right on its 3.5” color touch screen.

Atlona opens the world’s Mini DisplayPort to DVI-D based graphics cards with the DP400.
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 5:35 pm
Atlona Technologies, makers of the DP200, the world’s first and only HDCP and DPCP compliant DVI to Mini DisplayPort converter, introduces the Dual Link DVI to MDP converter DP400.

Digital Projection Provides Digital Displays to the Sundance Film Festival for 12th Year
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 1:31 pm
Digital Projection International (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems was recently chosen as Official Provider of Video Projection for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival.

Digital Projection Adds Senior Applications Specialist to Customer Service Team
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 1:31 pm
Digital Projection Inc. (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems, announced the appointment of Mark Stephens as Senior Applications Specialist.

MOZAEX LAUNCHED; REDEFINES BLU-RAY SERVER HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 11:03 am
FOUNDER OF 26-YEAR-OLD AXONIX® FORMS MOZAEX WITH NEW MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTS, AND VISION

Crestron TPS-6 Tilt Touchpanel Now Available
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 10:03 am
Wired Version of the Multiple Award-Winning TPS-6X Wireless Touchpanel Now Shipping

Triad Introduces OmniSub Line of Entry-Level Powered InRoom Subwoofers - Aims to Set the Value Standard for Powered InRoom Subs in the Custom A/V Channel
Submitted on: 02/02/2010, 7:17 am
New from Triad: three entry-level, powered in-room subwoofers that incorporate the build-quality, components and sound characteristics of the company’s higher-end products.

HD SUPPLY UTILITIES PARTNERS WITH SMARTLABS TO OFFER INSTEON® HOME AREA NETWORK (HAN) PRODUCTS FOR UTILITY SMART GRID INITIATIVES
Submitted on: 02/01/2010, 12:12 pm
HD Supply Utilities, North America’s largest electric utilities distributor, announced it has partnered with SmartLabs, Inc. to offer over 100 INSTEON home area network products to electric utility companies for their consumer smart grid initiatives.

Atlantic Technology Ships Low-cost Internet Protocol (IP) Ceiling Speaker
Submitted on: 02/01/2010, 10:28 am
Atlantic Technology Ships Low-Cost, High-Sound-Quality In-Ceiling Loudspeaker for IP or Conventional Wired Hookup

CAYIN Announces New Web-based Digital Signage Player SMP-WEB4
Submitted on: 02/01/2010, 9:06 am
SMP-WEB4 offers more flexibility in content creation and external device integration based on versatile applications.

Crestron TPS-6XNL Touchpanel Now Shipping
Submitted on: 02/01/2010, 9:05 am
Crestron TPS-6XNL Non-Locking Design Perfect for Hospitality and Residential Applications

Atlona Technologies introduces 8x8 VGA over CAT5/6 Matrix Switch with eight included receiver units and LAN Control, AT-VGA88M-SR
Submitted on: 01/29/2010, 5:28 pm
Atlona Technologies, a solutions based manufacturer of Audio Video products, introduces the 8x8 VGA over CAT5 Matrix Switcher with 8 included receiver units and LAN Control, AT-VGA88M-SR

It's time to take your DAD to site with you!
Submitted on: 01/29/2010, 8:50 am
The HDMI interface offers a multitude of benefits to the installer providing a one cable system that provides fully uncompressed Digital video and audio signals between components

Parks Associates research indicates consumer preferences for tech support in Europe divided among service providers, manufacturers, and independent companies
Submitted on: 01/29/2010, 8:50 am
Branding and delivery of home technical support services to vary in Europe

Atlona Technologies carries their success at CES to the next level at Macworld 2010
Submitted on: 01/28/2010, 10:02 am
Atlona Technologies, leading solutions based manufacturer of Audio Video accessories, gears up for Macworld 2010.

Panamax/Furman BlueBOLT™ Technology Receives Electronic House TOPS Award at CES 2010
Submitted on: 01/28/2010, 8:58 am
Panamax/Furman today announced that its BlueBOLT™ technology was honored at CES 2010 with an Electronic House TOPS Award in the "Power Management, Conditioning & Backup" category.

SENCORE ISE Preview
Submitted on: 01/27/2010, 4:35 pm
SENCORE Preview ISE 2010 – Feb. 2-4 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Booth 3A91

Crestron Appoints David Wilts as Director, Intelligent Building Technology (IBT)
Submitted on: 01/27/2010, 8:49 am
Crestron Integrates AV Control with Commercial Building Design; Hires Director of Intelligent Building Technology (IBT)

Borg’s Protégé enables Google™ and Skype™
Submitted on: 01/27/2010, 8:48 am
Borg Displays, Inc promotes the addition of Google’s SideBar and Skype on the feature-packed Protégé 8a and 15a touchcontrollers. With the addition of these content and communication suites, dealers can easily deploy an end to end interface solution