HomeToys Industry Newsletter - May 2012

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HomeToys Industry Newsletter - May 2012

Beyond Blu-ray, Infocomm Special News Report, 4K Resolution

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HomeToys Industry Newsletter - May 2012
Home Technology, Automation, Security and A/V Systems
 
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Beyond Blu-ray
05/18/12, Mark Anderson, HomeToys.com
It seems like only yesterday that I breathed a sigh of relief at the end of the HD format wars. Blu-ray had won and I could safely start building my HD media library. With players under $100, it’s safe to say Blu-ray is now mainstream, but current TV’s and projectors can display content that is not supported by Blu-ray. Good examples include wide-gamut TV’s and 4K displays projectors and AV receivers. It’s time to look to the future.
 

4K Resolution - The New Frontier in Home Theater & Media Rooms
05/18/12, Josh Christian, DSI Entertainment Systems
You may have heard about "4K" video resolution being offered by Sony, JVC, and Meridian in some of their latest high-end video projectors and wondered if it's for you. If you're the type who has to ride the first wave to the latest and the greatest, then the answer is "Yes". If you don't have to be first, but enjoy owning state-of-the art electronics, you will still have a little time before 4K technology becomes mainstream

Smart TV Ownership
05/18/12, Michael Lantz, Accedo
Smart TV Ownership Up 14% from 2009, But Over Half Aren't Connected. We asked Accedo's CEO, Michael Lantz, about the future of SmartTV.

Impact of Smart Grid on Connected Homes
05/18/12, Ron Zimmer , Continental Automated Buildings Association
The Continental Automated Buildings Association (http://www.caba.org), through its Connected Home Council (http://www.caba.org/connected-home-council) and new Research Program, has begun work on its Impact of Smart Grid on Connected Home 2012 study. Ron Zimmer, CABA President & CEO describes the organization and project.
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News

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InfoComm 2012
Special News Report
Sponsored by:
Casio Projectors
and Furman
 

Parks Associates addresses Interoperability in Connected Devices at ConnectivityWeek 2012

LongReach II Hub Supports Greater Distance

Hillcrest Labs Turns Kylo® Web Browser for TV Over to Open Source Community

Ireland is the most successful EU economy in attracting  export  -  platform  foreign direct investment. After a very successful launch in New York, Opportunity Ireland  will now be hosting monthly meetings with companies interested in considering Ireland for business expansion development, funding and co venture opportunities. 
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Hot Story

Report: Home energy management market to surpass $2 billion by 2020

Combined revenue for all HEM segments will grow from a base of $93 million in 2011 to more than $2 billion in 2020, the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts.

Events

CONNECTIONS™ AT TIA 2012
Jun 05 - 07 2012 / Dallas, TX

INFOCOMM 2012
Jun 09 - 15 2012 / Las Vegas, NV

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