CEDIA

Sept. 6, 2007 – HP is pushing innovation in the PC desktop industry to a new level with the introduction of the HP Blackbird 002, a performance PC created by gamers for gamers. Introduced at the company’s “Your Life is the Show“ event, the system features a striking aluminum chassis and is packed with innovative features in the areas of industrial design, thermal engineering and system architecture. It welcomes gamers and PC enthusiasts to indulge in customization and performance tuning, with its industry-standard components, tool-less architecture and other mod-friendly features.

“Hardcore and enthusiast gamers find consumer PCs underpowered for games performance and prefer stylish design. Boutique gaming PCs offer gamers power and style, but only at a premium price,” said Billy Pidgeon, program manager, Consumer Markets: Gaming at IDC. “The HP Blackbird 002 combines style, performance and upgradeability at a price competitive with upper-end consumer desktops. This is great news for gamers: HP is serious about games, and high end gaming PCs are now more affordable.” Read more

Sept. 5, 2007 – LG Electronics, the first company to introduce a dual-format high-definition disc player, today unveiled its second-generation LG Super Blu™ Player (model BH200). Sporting both formats’ logos, LG’s new high-def player is capable of Blu-ray disc and HD DVD playback with advanced BD-Java and HDi interactivity, enabling consumers to choose from the widest variety of high-def content regardless of disc format.

On display for the first time at the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) EXPO 2007 (booth #720), LG’s Super Blu Player will be available to U.S. consumers and custom installers in mid-October at a suggested retail price of $999. Read more

Sept. 5, 2007 -- SANYO, one of the world's largest manufacturers of projectors introduces the PLV-Z2000 1080p LCD projector during CEDIA EXPO this week in Denver, CO. The PLV-Z2000 features a new 3D color management system with a high contrast ratio of 15,000:1, along with an advanced lens shifting function and the industry's quietest fan system. The PLV-Z2000 will be available in the U.S. in October 2007 with a MSRP of $2,995.99.

Offering a full 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution, the PLV-Z2000 delivers rich, deep and accurate colors due to SANYO's exclusive Topaz Real HD technology, a 3D color management system that addresses changes in color phase and color level to obtain perfect color reproduction. The PLV- Z2000's color management system provides 1110 times more color combinations than SANYO's 720p PLV-Z5, a total of approximately 216 billion possible color combinations. This new color management system was designed to optimize the potential of Deep Color via the projectors two HDMI 1.3 inputs. Read more

September 5, 2007 — Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division, known for award-winning, high-quality, high-definition presentation and display products, is showing a hefty line-up of affordable 1080p projectors at this year’s CEDIA show in Denver, September 5-9, 2007. Mitsubishi has also reduced the price of its award-winning mid-level HC5000BL and is including a mail-in rebate of up to $300.

“Mitsubishi is committed to offering a wide range of affordable 1080p full HD projector choices for all who want an authentic home theater experience,” said James Chan, director, product marketing, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division. “We categorize them as great, better, and best to give our customers a wide choice of options and pricing.” Read more

September 4, 2007– Westinghouse Digital Electronics, one of the top five LCD TV manufacturers in the U.S.*, raises the home theater bar with an advanced new line of TX Series 1080p LCD HDTV’s that are specifically designed to meet the needs of the CEDIA and custom installation markets. The perfect solution for any home theater upgrade that demands a top-quality, large-screen TV with a built in HD tuner, Westinghouse’s TX series includes the 42” TX-42F430S, the 47” TX-47F430S and the 52” TX-52F480S.

The TX series TVs are the ideal centerpiece for any high-end digital entertainment system, whether in a home theater setting, living room or large bedroom. Each matches an advanced array of HDTV features and connectors with superior Westinghouse performance and technology. The 42”, 47” and 52” TVs all provide: 1920 x 1080 progressive scan (1080p) resolution, the highest standard available to consumers for HD digital video display; an integrated ATSC/NTSC/ClearQAM Tuner; fast response times; and a full suite of connectors, including: four HDMI, two Component, Composite, S-Video and 1 VGA. Read more

August 2007 – In yet another coup de grace for the fading HD-DVD camp, Blu-ray Disc has succeeded in wooing Xperinet, Inc., the leader in development of performance IP media networks. Xperinet announced today it will outfit its 2008 line of media servers and clients with Blu-ray drives, further solidifying the format's dominance over HD-DVD in the marketplace. Scheduled to ship in October, the MIRV (Multiple Independent Replay Video) HD line of media servers will include a Blu-ray ROM drive for loading high-resolution 1080p MPEG-2 and H.264 files.

Xperinet is the first media server appliance to adopt Blu-ray for the custom installation market. Governed by the Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association (CEDIA), this industry represents over 10,000 custom installation companies worldwide and over $12 Billion in electronics installation sales. Read more

Sept 2006 – Envision Peripherals Inc. (EPI), home to the AOC and Envision branded displays, just introduced a new state-of-the-art LCD HDTV ideal for any room in the home. Featuring advanced display technology to produce the most brilliant picture quality from any High-Definition or standard program source, the new 27-inch Envision L27W461 joins the previously announced Envision 32-inch LCD and 42-inch and 50-inch plasma HDTV models. The L27W461 has a suggested retail price of $899.

Built for the astute consumer seeking the best value in a high-quality HDTV, the wide-screen, 16:9 format Envision L27W461 exceeds expectations with its striking 1366x768 picture resolution, dramatic 1,000:1 contrast ratio and an ultra-wide 176 degree viewing angle. The unit’s 8-millisecond response rate delivers exceptional clarity for viewing fast-paced action programming or when playing the latest video games. Read more

Sept. 2006 – Envision Peripherals Inc. (EPI), home to the AOC and Envision branded displays, just set a new value standard in home theater technology with the launch of its flagship 50-inch Envision P50H260 plasma HDTV. The new wide-format display with powerful integrated speakers will join the Envision 42-inch plasma on shelves of leading independent electronics retailers and major discount chains across the U.S. this fall. The new 50-inch plasma HDTV has a suggested retail price of $2,299.

Surpassing the needs of the most discerning video enthusiasts, the Envision P50H260 features an impressive 1,000,000+ pixel (1366x768) resolution, a stunning 8,000:1 contrast ratio and a 1,200 cd/m2 brightness level that rivals the luminescence of most LCD displays. These characteristics enable the unit to provide a viewing experience that delivers the richest black levels, extended dynamic contrast and vivid real-world color rendering. Read more

September 14, 2006 - Digital HD Radio™ broadcasts will be heard throughout the show floor beginning today at CEDIA Expo 2006 as leading consumer electronics manufacturers display the latest HD Radio-enabled products for the home. With nearly 1,000 digital AM and FM stations on the air across the country and tens of thousands of HD Radio receivers having been sold in the past year, HD Radio is enjoying a wave of momentum due to its ability to deliver superior sound quality and expanded programming choices, free, without a subscription fee.

Attendees interested in experiencing HD Radio should plan to visit the below booths where representatives will be available to demonstrate the exciting capabilities of HD Radio in a variety of new and existing products: Read more

Sept. 14, 2006-- Sharp is rounding out the company's line of "full HD" home entertainment products at CEDIA 2006 with the unveiling of new AQUOS 1080p LCD TVs and its first 1080p DLP front projector, a new flagship product. Sharp's "full HD" product lineup is highlighted by the first AQUOS models to come out of the company's brand-new Generation 8 factory, Kameyama No. 2. These 46- and 52-inch large-screen AQUOS HDTVs, together with a new 42-inch model, mark the introduction of three new screen sizes to the brand, all of which feature 1080p resolution, dramatically enhanced contrast ratios and pixel response times that are among the fastest in the industry. Read more