Today's Headlines

Future Home Area Networks Will Allow Customized Energy Use
Submitted on: 07/08/2008, 4:03 pm
“We believe that in an era of rising energy costs the Home Area Network model – and its most sophisticated outgrowth, the Energy Management System – will eventually see wide deployment,” says ABI Research senior analyst Sam Lucero.

SI Screens Launches State-of-the-Art Website
Submitted on: 07/08/2008, 3:47 pm
Siscreens.com Now Includes Easier Navigation, Extensive Product Information, and Even More User-Friendly Tools, Such as the New Screen Wizard

Atlona Technologies’ full line of extenders covers all digital and analog formats. See them at CEDIA 08
Submitted on: 07/08/2008, 3:46 pm
Atlona Technologies has an extender for every Digital or Analog video format from Composite to HD-SDI or DVI-D to HDMI.

Register By July 16 for Major Savings at CEDIA EXPO 2008
Submitted on: 07/08/2008, 3:45 pm
With the early bird special, members of the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) will also receive free registration to the tradeshow.

LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling Announces Worldwide Availability of Color-Background DVDs
Submitted on: 07/08/2008, 8:45 am
LightScribe DVDs now available in red, orange, yellow, blue and green

NuVo Technologies Announces Training Dates for CEDIA EXPO 2008
Submitted on: 07/08/2008, 8:45 am
NuVo's CEDIA EXPO 2008 training dates announced.

Atlona introduces the AT-DVI15SRS, an adaptor styled Passive single CAT5 DVI-D extender
Submitted on: 07/07/2008, 4:59 pm
The company that brought the most reliable single CAT5 HDMI extender to the market, is at it again, with their all new single CAT5 DVI-D adaptor styled extender

Sangoma Agrees to Acquire Paraxip Technologies
Submitted on: 07/07/2008, 1:14 pm
Sangoma Technologies Corporation, the premium provider of PC-based hardware and software for proprietary and open source networking and telephony solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Paraxip

iZ3D Sponsors Contest to “Journey to the Center of the Earth” Movie Premiere
Submitted on: 07/07/2008, 1:00 pm
San Diego Event is the First of a Series of 3D Movie Premiere Festivities Nationwide for iZ3D

Wisdom Audio to Feature New High-End Sage Series Architectural and In-Room Audio Systems at 2008 CEDIA Expo
Submitted on: 07/07/2008, 10:27 am
Proprietary Wisdom Audio Technologies, Multiple Sizes, In-Wall, On-Wall, and Freestanding Configurations, Integrated Audyssey™ Room Correction Software, and Dedicated Electronics Bring New High Performance Solution to Dealers and Discerning Customers

TV One Introduces New Analog/Digital Video Format Converters
Submitted on: 07/07/2008, 9:25 am
The 1T-FC-524 converts analog RGBHV or Component YPbPr inputs to DVI signals while the 1T-FC-425 converts DVI to RGBHV or Component YPbPr

SIM2 Dealers Take Italy By Storm!
Submitted on: 07/03/2008, 9:57 am
Dealer getaway to Italy a success!

HDMI Extender Enables Easy IR Remote Control
Submitted on: 07/03/2008, 9:57 am
New extender from Gefen offers IR back channel remote control.

ATON™ To Showcase First Shipping Digi-5 Products at CEDIA
Submitted on: 07/02/2008, 7:15 pm
Whole House Audio Innovator Uses New Technology Infrastructure to Boost Quality and Value With Cutting Edge Digital Audio Routers

iVideosongs Shows How to Play Pretty Woman and The First Cut is the Deepest
Submitted on: 07/02/2008, 7:15 pm
Plus Born to Be Wild, Baby I’m a Want You and Float On Added to Growing Catalog

BlueKey Wirerless Sees the New Direction for Green Consumer Electroincs
Submitted on: 07/02/2008, 2:46 pm
Home systems control is moving into the business of power monitoring and control in efforts to realize and reduce energy consumption for sustainability. Now add to that carbon footprint product ratings and now you see the rest of the picture.

Tek Supply Now Offers the Allen Bradley PLC 2 Programming Software .
Submitted on: 07/02/2008, 2:43 pm
The PLC2 is an older processor no longer supported by Allen Bradley, however we recognize that there are still a few of these processors being used today.

MusicGiants Appoints NEW CTO
Submitted on: 07/02/2008, 2:43 pm
MUSICGIANTS APPOINTS DIGITAL MEDIA AND VIDEO-ON-DEMAND VETERAN THOMAS WENDT AS CTO

Panamax 2008 CEDIA Preview
Submitted on: 07/02/2008, 12:24 pm
Panamax and Furman have been international leaders in providing award-winning, innovative power management products for more than 30 years.

Phoenix Gold® Launches New Four-Level True-Spec Accessory Series at 2008 CEDIA Expo
Submitted on: 07/02/2008, 10:31 am
The New Series Includes HDMI, RCA, Component, Composite, Digital Coaxial and Optical, S-Video and Mini/MP3 Products Within the 300 (Good), 500 (Better), 700 (Best), and 900 (Ultra High Quality) Lines

HOME GATEWAY INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES NEW CTO
Submitted on: 07/02/2008, 10:31 am
Today the Home Gateway Initiative announces the appointment of Duncan Bees as the new Chief Technology Officer, replacing Paolo Pastorino who will return to his role at Telecom Italia.

AudioSource® Launches New Retail Accessory Series at 2008 CEDIA Expo
Submitted on: 07/02/2008, 10:31 am
The New Series Includes HDMI, RCA, Component, Digital Coaxial, Optical and Mini/MP3 Products Within the AudioSource Accessory Line

Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset
Submitted on: 07/01/2008, 9:48 pm
Plantronics 925 Discovery Bluetooth Wireless Headsets

ECLIPSE MARKETING ANNOUNCES A NEW MARKETING TOOL FOR INTEGRATORS THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS
Submitted on: 07/01/2008, 9:48 pm
Pre-Designed Print and Electronic Newsletters Provide Systems Contractors a Cost-Effective Means to Stay in Touch with Customers on a Regular Basis

Now Shipping, SI Features New Award-Winning Black Diamond Projector Screen at 2008 CEDIA Expo
Submitted on: 07/01/2008, 3:01 pm
~ 2008 EH Expo Best of Demo Alley and 2008 CEDIA Manufacturer's Excellence Awards Finalist More than Triples the Contrast in Both “Dark” and “Bright” Environments ~

Video Mount Products Debuts Universal Mid-Size Tilting Flat Panel Wall Mount at 2008 CEDIA Expo
Submitted on: 07/01/2008, 11:17 am
Now Shipping, the LCD-MID-FT Universal Mid-Size Flat Panel Wall Mount with 15 Degree Tilt Capabilities is Designed to Hold 27- to 42-Inch Monitors up to 100 lbs.

Accell Announces Their Line of Second Generation UltraAV® Switches and Splitters Now Supporting HDMI™ 1.3 High-Speed
Submitted on: 07/01/2008, 9:44 am
Accell’s user-friendly HDMI 1.3 switches, splitters and distribution amplifiers infiltrate both the home theater and custom installation audio and video markets

Savant Courts Mac Developer Community with Open Alliance
Submitted on: 07/01/2008, 9:44 am
New Savant Open Developer Alliance Invites the Mac Developer Community to Create Home Automation Software for Fun and Profit

PC Mall Chooses iZ3D 22-inch Widescreen 3D Monitors
Submitted on: 06/30/2008, 8:44 pm
Popular 3D Monitor Now Features New Drivers for 64 Bit Compatibility, CrossFireX and Open GL Quad Buffer support.

Silicon Image’s InstaPort Technology Provides Instant Access to HD Entertainment
Submitted on: 06/30/2008, 2:28 pm
HDTVs with InstaPort Technology Deliver Sub-second HDMI Switching

Pantel Completes Outdoor Weatherproof LCD HDTV Line
Submitted on: 06/30/2008, 2:28 pm
Now Shipping! The 20-, 52-, and 65-Inch Models Join the Acclaimed 32- and 42-Inch Product Line

Sangoma Technologies Receives 2007 Product of the Year Award from Communications Solutions
Submitted on: 06/30/2008, 2:27 pm
A500 BRI Card Honored for Outstanding Innovation

ISE adds major business conference to programme for Amsterdam 2009
Submitted on: 06/27/2008, 11:11 am
Digital Out Of Home gathering will add new visitors from advertising, media and facilities management sectors

PMA/PGW Puts Spotlight on Lighting With Expert Seminar on Effective Lighting Design at July TLC Dealer Education Event
Submitted on: 06/27/2008, 11:10 am
Two new sessions of popular TLC-IV dealer education program are scheduled for July 9 & 10

Colorado vNet Vibe Touchscreen Wins Innovative Housing Technology Award for Integrated Home Control
Submitted on: 06/26/2008, 7:10 pm
Touchscreen integrates whole-house control over digital audio, lighting, climate, security and CCTV cameras.

ELAN® Steps-up Dealer Support with New Website and Consumer-Directed Campaign
Submitted on: 06/26/2008, 7:10 pm
Company Expands Nationwide Marketing Efforts with Addition of New Marketing Tools for its Dealers

OWI Inc. Debuts CRS-101 Infrared Wireless Microphone System at National Educational Computing Conference
Submitted on: 06/26/2008, 7:10 pm
Compact, Wall-Mounted System Makes Any Seat “The Best Seat in the Room”

NOW SHIPPING, STEREOSTONE FEATURES NEW “FOUNTAIN SPEAKER” AT 2008 CEDIA EXPO
Submitted on: 06/26/2008, 12:10 pm
The StereoStone Fountain Speaker is a Working Water Fountain and High Fidelity Sound System that is the Perfect Complement for Patios, Gardens, and Porches

Music Port Fully INtegrates PCs with NuVo Technologies' Multi-Room Audio Systems
Submitted on: 06/26/2008, 10:55 am
New package greatly expands the range and functionality of NuVo’s Grand Concerto and Essentia E6G systems by embracing the PC as both a source and as a controller.

Colorado vNet Expands Home Automation System with CCTV Camera Integration
Submitted on: 06/25/2008, 8:58 pm
With new application module, users can view video images from cameras on the same Vibe™ Color Touchscreen that controls audio, lighting, climate, security, and more.

GENIUS ANNOUNCES THE NEW 2.O TOUCH SPEAKER SYSTEM FOR FINGER CONTROL
Submitted on: 06/25/2008, 8:57 pm
The SP-T1200 changes settings with a touch of a finger

iZ3D 22-inch Widescreen 3D Monitors Now Available at Amazon.com
Submitted on: 06/25/2008, 8:57 pm
Company Expands Global Retail Exposure for Its 3D Monitors

Cortexa, a Manufacturer of Home Automated Systems, is Acquired and Appoints Coleman Washington President and CEO – 6-24-08
Submitted on: 06/25/2008, 4:24 pm
Austin, TX - Cortexa LLC, an innovative residential automation controller developer and manufacturer, was acquired by Cortexa Systems LLC, an investment group funded by Hidrock Realty.

VIZIO further entrenches its North America’s* #1 and #2 best-selling plasma HDTV position with two new high-performance HDTV plasma products, starting at only $599.
Submitted on: 06/25/2008, 2:05 pm
-VIZIO breaks the price barrier again with the VP422 (42") retailing for $799 and the VP322 (32") set at $599 at all 3,400 U.S. Wal-Mart stores -VIZIO continues long heritage of high-performance, high-value HDTVs with two new plasma models offerin

VIZIO Introduces New High Performance XVT HDTVs Offering Highest Value in Audio and Video Performance
Submitted on: 06/25/2008, 2:05 pm
VIZIO is now offering 3 new HDTV models offering the latest technology in both LCD and Plasma that significantly enhances Video and Audio performance for consumers and prices that are very affordable.

Control4, D-Tools Collaborate on Hospitality Automation Solutions for Dealers
Submitted on: 06/25/2008, 9:04 am
D-Tools allows Control4 hospitality dealers to standardize system design and documentation for the hospitality industry.

BarracudaDrive 3.9 Home/Business Web Server
Submitted on: 06/25/2008, 8:10 am
Real Time Logic Announces BarracudaDrive 3.9, an easy to use web server for small businesses and consumers.

HGI: HOME GATEWAY DEPLOYMENT TO HIT 30 MILLION BY 2009
Submitted on: 06/25/2008, 8:10 am
The Home Gateway Initiative outlines global rise of home gateway device - 34 million by 2009, with 10 million in NA - takes major presence at CONNECTIONS US, Santa Clara

USB Optically Isolated Input and Solid State Relay Output Module
Submitted on: 06/24/2008, 2:38 pm
ACCES I/O Products announces the latest addition to its line of USB/104 I/O modules – Model USB-IDIO-16. The unit features 16 individually optically isolated inputs and 16 fully protected solid state FET outputs capable of switching up to 2A each.

MIT Announces "Always Perfect Power" tm
Submitted on: 06/24/2008, 2:13 pm
MIT Cables has introduced a new series of power treatment and OVP (over voltage protection) devices aimed at the AV Custom Integration market: Key price points are covered and installations can move ahead without compromise!