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September 4, 2008—For over ten years, leading UK-based luxury home entertainment manufacturer Meridian Audio Ltd has been developing and manufacturing award winning video products – from DVD players to projectors – that, together with the company’s advanced digital audio components, create the Meridian Digital Theatre, offering the highest quality reproduction of both image and sound.

Now, Meridian takes the next step towards perfecting the home viewing experience with the introduction of the Meridian 810 Reference Video System. The 810 system comprises two primary elements: the 810 Reference Video Projector, an entirely new D-ILA-based digital projector offering a previously impossible 10 megapixels – exceeding the resolution even of commercial digital cinema projectors – and the 810 Reference Video Scaler, a special processor designed to optimize the imaging of HD and standard resolution inputs for the vast new possibilities offered by a 10 megapixel projection environment. The result is a system that, Meridian believes, represents the most realistic home theater performance in the world. Read more

September 4, 2008 -- Meridian Audio Limited, the British company that created the world’s first audiophile CD player some 25 years ago has introduced the new 808.2 Signature Reference. The company’s latest benchmark CD design features important advancements to both its digital and analog sections.

“The 808 Signature Reference was the best compact disc player we had ever produced - until this new 808.2,” says company Co-founder and lead designer Bob Stuart. “The 808.2 is an evolutionary design, yet its refinements add up to what is in fact an almost entirely new piece of engineering. We’re confident that it will unequivocally retain Meridian’s position as the source of the world’s finest audio CD player, bar none.” Stuart continues, “This is very important to us, because the compact disc remains the primary music source for countless serious music and audio devotees, and at its best remains capable of remarkable sonic performance.” Read more

September 4, 2008 -- With a groundbreaking AQUOS LCD TV introduction at this year's CEDIA Expo, Sharp is solidifying its consumer electronics leadership with a product line-up that reflects the combination of advanced technology and contemporary styling that today's consumers demand. In addition to the next-generation LCD TV ultra-thin Limited Edition series, Sharp is announcing a new AQUOS LCD TV series with 120 Hz technology, and the company is also gaining momentum in the highly-sought-after 42-inch (diagonal 42 1/64") screen class category, with a 42-inch (diagonal 42 1/64") model available in several new LCD TV widescreen series.

Complementing the AQUOS LCD TV introductions are two new Sharp AQUOS Blu-ray players, which allow consumers to view the latest high-definition films as well as enhanced definition titles in stunning high-definition quality. Read more

September 4, 2008 – Epson today announced the introduction of its latest 3LCD 1080p front projector, the high-performance, and high-value PowerLite Home Cinema 6100. Redefining the price-to-performance equation, the Home Cinema 6100 provides full 1920 x 1080 progressive high definition resolution at an amazing $1,999 price point, bringing the big-screen high definition home theater experience to an even wider range of consumers.

“Our goal is to drive the growth of the home theater market in a wide range of customer segments, bring incredible big-screen experiences to first-time home entertainment consumers and to the most discerning AV elitists,” said Rajeev Mishra, director, Projector Marketing and Development, Epson America. “The Home Cinema 6100 is especially ideal for home theater enthusiasts, delivering the optimal balance of quality, performance, ease-of-use, and flexibility at an outstanding value.” Read more

September 4, 2008 – Epson America announces today at CEDIA Expo 2008 two home theater projectors designed to meet the expanding needs of both custom installers and home theater enthusiasts. The PowerLite Pro Cinema 7100 and 7500 UB feature true 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) resolution using the latest generation 3LCD chips with D7 technology to deliver substantially higher contrast and brightness. These projectors also give professional installers the benefits of ISF Certification and other features that help ensure their clients’ projectors deliver the most brilliant image quality possible.

Epson has packed the Pro Cinema 7100 and 7500 UB with advanced 3LCD technologies and impressive features to offer top-of-the-line projectors in each of their respective categories, sub $3,000 and sub-$4,500. Epson’s D7 high definition 3LCD technology is at the core of each projector’s optical imaging engine, delivering realistic and vibrant colors without the possibility of color break-up, unlike projectors that use a spinning color wheel with a white segment. This latest technology delivers significantly improved contrast, with the Pro Cinema 7100 attaining an 18,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and the Pro Cinema 7500 UB reaching an industry unprecedented 75,000:1, resulting in brighter whites and darker blacks. Read more

September 4, 2008 -- Sony just unveiled the wireless VAIO CP1 Wi-Fi photo frame, making it easier than ever to share digital images as well as receive news and stream Internet radio in real-time.

Utilizing built-in Wi-Fi technology, the CP1 model lets you stream photos from a VAIO PC directly to the device. Featuring more than 16 million colors and 800x480 resolution, photos locked away on your PC will now come to life on the photo frame’s brilliant 7-inch LCD screen.

In addition to streaming images from a VAIO PC, the CP1 model can also connect to Google Picasa web albums. This enables you to view up to four web albums simultaneously, as well as upload photos directly to a Picasa account. Read more

September 4, 2008 – Merging powerful PC performance with slim stylish LCD panels, Sony today introduced three new all-in-ones— the VAIO JS, LV and RT desktop models. Designed as space-savers, these new models are ideal for everything from everyday computing to editing high-definition video content.

“These new all-in-ones address all your entertainment and computing needs— they’re an HDTV, Blu-ray Disc player and PC in a fashion-forward, clutter-free design,” said Xavier Lauwaert, product manager for VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics.

Casual Computing/ Affordably Priced

The VAIO JS All-in-One desktop chassis sits directly on your desk complete with a storage space for your keyboard. Read more

September 4, 2008 – Sony just introduced the company’s first home-theater-in-a-box systems with integrated Blu-ray Disc players. Both models offer outstanding full HD video performance, HDMI inputs, advanced audio codecs and a striking design.

The BDV-IT1000ES and BDV-IS1000 are single-disc 5.1 channel surround Blu-ray Disc systems with S-Air wireless technology delivering full HD 1080p video performance and distinctive speaker designs perfect for the demands of today’s modern home décor.

“Personifying performance and style, these systems deliver a true home theater experience in a beautiful package,” said Tyler Ishida, director of marketing for Sony Electronics' Digital Imaging and Audio Division. “The product design is as much of a statement as the incredible home theater audio and video quality that only Blu-ray Disc can deliver.” Read more

September 4, 2008 – Sony continues to push the limits of display innovation and technology with today’s introduction of two new BRAVIA flat-panel LCD high-definition televisions appealing to the hard-core home theater enthusiast and design-conscious consumer alike.

The BRAVIA KDL-52XBR7 LCD TV features 240Hz high frame rate technology, delivering exceptional motion detail in movies, sports and video games. Meanwhile, the BRAVIA KLV-40ZX1M LCD monitor features a revolutionary slim design measuring just 9.9mm, or about the thickness of a Compact Disc jewel case.

“Sony continually pushes performance and design innovation beyond any other television manufacturer,” said Jeff Goldstein, vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics’ Home Product Division. “From the top to the bottom of our TV line, Sony offers unmatched performance and design.” Read more

September 4, 2008 – Sony just announced the new BDP-S5000ES Blu-ray Disc player, featuring the company’s newly developed HD Reality Enhancer and Super Bit Mapping technologies that deliver even sharper and more vibrant images from today’s Blu-ray Disc movies.

The model, which is fully BD-Live capable, features an Ethernet connection that allows users to connect to the Internet via their existing service provider to access BD-Live features and easy firmware updates. It also is equipped with an external flash memory port and includes a 1GB Sony Micro Vault Tiny flash storage device. The BDP-S5000ES also features Quick Start mode, improving boot-up times to approximately six seconds, which is seven times faster than previous models.

“Sony’s Elevated Standard, or ‘ES’ products stand for the very best Sony has to offer, and the BDP-S5000ES is no exception,” said Chris Fawcett, vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics' Home Video Division. “Featuring the incredible build quality found on all Sony ES products, the S5000ES goes above and beyond traditional Blu-ray Disc players to deliver the ultimate home theater experience.” Read more