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Thursday, August 04, 2011

Teaser: The Pros & Cons of Cloud Storage, Streaming

With cloud-based content all the rage – and with my forthcoming “cloud” session at CEDIA Expo 2011 – I asked one of my panelists to provide a teaser on some cloud-based storage and streaming services. This is just a glimpse of what you will hear from Michael de Nigris of Autonomic Controls, knower of all things content. He’ll join three integrators on the panel – one of whom will share his own tale of cutting the cable cord. -Julie Jacobson

Cloud Storage

Provides virtual hard disk space in the "cloud," allowing users to upload and store music, movies, photos, and/or documents online, and access/playback the content over the Internet using a computer or mobile device.

Amazon Cloud Drive/Cloud Player
Pro: In addition to storing your own music, you can upload videos, pictures, and other documents
Con: Cost

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Posted by CE Pro Editors on 08/04 at 09:04 AM
News, Video, Digital Media, Events, CEDIA, Permalink

Friday, October 01, 2010

2010 Northern California CI Expo

Redwood Marketing is set to host the second annual 2010 CI EXPO. The CI Expo is on Thursday, October 21st at the Doubletree Hotel, Berkeley, Calif. The CI Expo is a one-day show and the show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The 2010 CI Expo is the largest Custom Integration show in Northern California. For 2010, the event has more than doubled its capacity versus 2009 with over 30 vendors showcasing products and holding trainings and demonstrations.

This year's special guest speaker is Dave Donald from SpeakerCraft.

Redwood Marketing will also be providing lunch for the attendees. There is plenty of on-site parking and hotel rooms are available at a discounted rate for those attendees that would like to spend the night. Redwood Marketing has also teamed up with the manufacturers to offer door prizes.

Redwood Marketing has partnered with over 30 vendors, 6 rep firms and 2 distributors to…

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 10/01 at 05:17 AM
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

How to Discuss 3D Content

Unless you have clients who are serious soccer fans or their children really love Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, they're probably wondering what's the point of all these 3D products.

It seems like a new 3D movie is hitting their local Cineplex every week, but the local cable provider still hasn't added any 3D channels to the 700 they're receiving. But you still have to find ways to present quality 3D demos to them.

The manufacturers seem to be taking a Field of Dreams "if you build it, they will come" approach to 3D home entertainment. The televisions, and even some projectors, are arriving swiftly with the requisite eyewear, as well as Blu-ray players and A/V receivers that support the format. But there are only a handful of viewing choices - not including PC games developed to be 3D-ready - available through traditional manners.

DirecTV Leading the Charge
"Everyone is talking about some form of 3D, and…

Posted by Arlen Schweiger on 09/29 at 08:17 AM
News, Business Resources, Events, CEDIA, Permalink

Monday, October 12, 2009

ADI’s Customer Celebration Rocks CEDIA Expo 2009

MELVILLE, N.Y. — ADI joined together with many industry-leading vendors to host a special event to thank customers for their continuous support at CEDIA Expo 2009.

ADI also sponsored the CEDIA Learning Labs to provide attendees with hands-on experiences with the latest technology.

More than 1,300 dealers were invited to ADI's fourth annual customer celebration, held at the Opera Atlanta Event Center. Built in the 1920's, the Opera Atlanta Event Center retains the unique historical character and stunning architectural details of that period.

The event was sponsored by more than 20 leading manufacturers including Key Digital, Pioneer, Proficient, Russound, Honeywell, Peerless, Universal Remote Control, JVC, Monster and Sharp. Customers and vendors enjoyed an evening of first-class catering and entertainment by the popular band Soul Asylum, who captivated the audience with their alternative rock hits.

The CEDIA Learning Labs sponsored by ADI included four separate full-featured rooms equipped with the latest technology…

Posted by CE Pro Editors on 10/12 at 12:21 PM
Press Releases, Distributors, CEDIA, Permalink

Friday, September 25, 2009

Envive Adds TheaterStation Multi-Zone Media Management

Following the legal battles involving RealDVD and Kaleidescape, Envive has re-launched its media servers to avoid the legal fray.

During CEDIA Expo 2009 the maker of TheaterStation media servers launched its Multi-Zone Digital Media Management System and TSClient Mini.

Envive CEO Chris Bortner — even though “I’m not a lawyer” — says he dashed many legal concerns from CE pros during CEDIA Expo by explaining the differences between TheaterStation and Kaleidescape.

“The difference between us and Kaleidescape is that our system is open,” Bortner says, referring to the fact that the Envive product does not require (or allow) DVDs to be copied directly onto the server. Instead, the device can accept content that is stored on other devices in the home, including PCs and NAS drives.

“Envive doesn’t enable the playing or copying of access- or copy-protected media out of the box,” Bortner says.

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/25 at 09:50 AM
News, Digital Rights, Legal, Media Servers, Permalink

Friday, September 18, 2009

Atlanta as CEDIA Expo Host: Love it or Hate it?

Many of us only spent a few days in Atlanta for CEDIA Expo 2009. It was the first time the show has been in Atlanta since 1997.

What did you think?

It was my first trip to Atlanta, and I entered with some preconceived notions that were mostly negative. I mean, CEDIA went out of its way to let people know security would be ramped up during the show. It’s not difficult to read between the lines.

But I liked Atlanta. It’s a cool city with nice people.

Whether or not it’s a good host city for CEDIA Expo 2009, well, that's a different story.

Pros

It’s a big city with plenty of restaurants
Security was everywhere
Friendly people
The aquarium and Coca Cola factory give attendees a reason to bring their family along

Cons

Cab rides…

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/18 at 08:38 AM
Blogs, CEDIA, Permalink

Thursday, September 17, 2009

11 Networked Components at CEDIA Expo 2009

If your electronics don’t stream content directly to your living room, they’re just plain lazy.

TV, Blu-ray player, receiver and media server manufacturers are pairing up with content providers to cut out the middleman — that being the consumer who actually has to go to a store to get movies or music.

Manufacturers at CEDIA Expo 2009 announced partnerships with Netflix and Vudu, showing off the fruits of their collaborations.

Vudu had a huge presence in LG's booth. LG kicked off the show by announcing that it's BD390 Wireless Network Blu-ray Player now has Vudu access.

Vudu, along with Netflix, YouTube and Yahoo Widgets, can also be streamed via LG’s line of Broadband TVs. The following components represent just a sample of the digital streaming products at CEDIA…

Posted by Tom LeBlanc on 09/17 at 06:19 AM
News, Product News, Slideshow, Displays, Receivers, Blu-ray, Digital Media, Permalink

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Crestron’s Procise Demo Creates Buzz at CEDIA Expo

Crestron's nearly 10,000-square-foot booth at CEDIA Expo 2009, as you might expect, house the latest in control, automation and Web-based technologies.

What you wouldn't expect, however, is that the demo of Crestron's Procise line in the company's sound room was one of the best system demos at the show.

The Procise line includes the PSPHD Processor, PROAMP Amplifier, ADMS Server and ADC-200BR Blu-ray Disc Changer.

Crestron walked attendees through some of the system's features, which include:

Interoperability with its control products
Web-based streaming of content and metadata information
Audyssey EQ
Uncompressed audio processing
RAID backup

Crestron then used a clip from "Iron Man" to prove it's capable of offering solutions outside its core line that are as good as those that come from traditional home theater manufacturers.

The sound room itself was also pretty impressive, engineered with acoustical treatments and supported by a nice array of screen, projector, and speaker products.

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Posted by Robert Archer on 09/16 at 01:03 PM
Blogs, Home Theater, CEDIA, Permalink

7 LED TVs at CEDIA Expo 2009

LED TVs certainly had a strong presence at CEDIA Expo 2009 in Atlanta.

Manufacturers are embracing LED TVs because they use a lot less energy and are much thinner than normal LCD TVs, providing consumers with a more energy-efficient display that also can be aesthetically pleasing.

You couldn't get away from LED TVs in Sharp's booth even if you tried, while LG's booth also had LED TVs throughout.

There were no OLED TVs on display at the show. A Sony spokesperson attributed its lack of OLED TVs to the fact that Sony had nothing new to show, while others manufacturers speculated OLED might never take off.

While the following is only a taste of what was on display, we round up LED TVs from the following companies: