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Friday, November 04, 2011

The Schiller Park, Ill.-based company Crimson is new to the custom electronics market and it is making its best effort to provide custom installers with the products they need to be successful.

Crimson's new VersaFit is an in-wall A/V mounting system that is says solves many of the problems electronics professionals encounter in the field when they are mounting a flat-panel television. The company says the product is designed to blend into a home's existing decor, and it hides a video system's cabling and other associated hardware. The VersaFit system includes a recessed in-wall box that mounts between studs behind a flat-panel TV, and a compatible backbox completes the solution to neaten the appearance of an installed wall mount.

The VersaFit works with more than 20 of Crimson's wall mounts, including nine of its articulating arm products, and it comes with built-in guides for installation in half-inch and five-eighth inch drywall to support toolless leveling.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Most people's idea of power protection are those $10 plastic power strips that are sold throughout mass-market box-box stores across the country. Very few realize that those inexpensive power strips provide a limited shelf life of protection and once that protection goes their plugged in electronics are susceptible to the dangers of power surges.

Eaton Corporation's 3S line of battery backup products offer small office and home office (SOHO) users, as well as standard homeowners a choice of either a 550VA or 750VA products that are designed to protect their electronics, while also providing battery backup insurances.

The 750VA battery backup unit incorporate the company's EcoControl power outlets, which Eaton says help users to cut as much as 30 percent of their energy consumption, and both units feature Eaton's Power Protector software, which is engineered to protect plugged in devices from any power disturbances. In the event of a power failure the battery backups provide as much as 45 minutes of backup power to allow users to safely power down their computers, NAS drives, DVRs and projectors.

Friday, September 16, 2011

One of the major complaints about the 3D format is that there's not enough content out there to drive consumer adoption.

The Brea, California-based company KanexPro recently introduced its CubeUp 4x1 HDMI Switcher with built-in 2D to 3D converter, and it is designed to be an all-in-one solution that switches multiple HDMI sources that also converts 2D content into 3D images. KanexPro says the unit can handle source content from devices like Blu-ray disc players, cable and satellite boxes, gaming consoles and computers and it can send it to a 3D TV, projectors and computer monitors. The unit is said to work with 3D formats such as side-by-side, top-and-bottom, 3D fame packing and 3D page flip with companion lossless multichannel audio.

KanexPro adds the unit with its four HDMI 1.4a inputs and single output is HDCP and EDID compliant, and it ships with a 5-volt power supply.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Sony is one of the most recognizable brands in the entire world and over the years its built a loyal base of consumers that want nothing but Sony television products.

This past April the company introduced its 2011 line of Bravia HDTVs. The line features 37 new televisions, including 32 that offer Internet capabilities and another 23 of the TVs that feature built-in 3D capabilities. Internally, the TVs incorporate the company's X-Reality and X-Reality processing engines, MotionFlow motion processing, and some of the HDTVs utilize the company's Intelligent Peak local LED dimming technology. Externally, some of the TVs include Sony's Monolithic Design Concept that is said to blend better with a home's interior design when the TVs are not in use.

Highlighting some of the line's Internet capabilities, the TVs offer connected features such as Netflix, Crackle, Yahoo Connected TV Store, Moshcam, Billabong and Hulu Plus.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The term retrofit continues to be one of the biggest buzzwords in the entire custom electronics market and it's products like Amped Wirelesses' new AV3000 Home WiFi Network Bridge that are helping to grow this segment of the custom channel.

The AV3000 is a reasonably priced device that installers can use to connect Internet-enabled devices such as gaming consoles, smart HDTVs and Blu-ray disc players to a home's wireless network. Amped says the device is designed for streaming devices and it provides 802.11n 300Mbps streams to support wireless audio and video streaming.

Amped incorporates five input ports and it also works with both PCs and Apple computer products. Other features offered in the product include the ability to setup AV3000 up vertically as a standup unit or it can be laid down in a horizontal position, and it can also be used in a home to boost the range of a home's existing wireless networking signal.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Despite the slight growths in the economy consumers are still approaching many purchasing decisions cautiously. One consumer product category that consumers seem to be less frugal with however is the purchase of a new television.

The latest television launched into the market to entice consumers to open their pocketbooks is the new Sharp LC-70LE32U LED LCD TV. The company's new TV is a 70-inch HDTV that is said to offer viewers a screen size that's 62 percent more spacious than a 55-inch TV. The 1080p television incorporates features such as LED backlighting, the company's Quattron Quad Pixel Technology, four HDMI inputs, IP control capabilities and Energy Star certification.

Some of the other features built into the TV include a full array of Web-enabled features like built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and Web apps such as Netflix, VUDU, CinemaNow, Facebook, Pandora, Twitter and Flickr.

Friday, April 15, 2011

There aren't too many people left in today's work force or at home for that matter that can say they aren't constantly multitasking. IOGEAR, a Foothill Ranch, Calif.-based manufacturer of media connectivity products is well aware of the pace of today's world and its latest product addresses multitasking on a computing level.

The company's new USB to HD Adapter (GUC2025H) is designed to connect additional HD displays to a computer via USB 2.0 cabling to provide computer users with the ability to feed as many as three displays HD video content. IOGEAR says the connectivity solution utilizes the bandwidth capabilities of the HDMI and DisplayLink formats, and the company says the USB to HD Adapter is as easy to install as a computer mouse or any other computer peripheral.

IOGEAR adds the external connecting adapter is also not subject to memory loss or any collateral damage from installation, and it also supports resolutions such as 1600x1200 and 1920x1080.

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

In today's economy the mount category can be a difference maker for installers looking to survive and to grow financially. Mounts like Chief's new Automated Swing Arm Wall Mount (PXRU) provides installers opportunities to accessorize the sales of flat-panel televisions with a device that adds convenience and fun to the purchase of a video system for homeowners.

Chief says the mount offers homeowners 27 inches of extension, 90 degrees of swivel and up to 12 degrees of tilt. Chief says that installers can use the mount with televisions weighing up to 150 pounds and 65 inches in screen size.

Some of the installer features engineered into the PXRU mount include covers to conceal outlets and mounting points on the wall, as well as the company's proprietary CableTrac system, which Chief says provides installers with an easy access point and means of concealing cabling runs. Other features designed into the mount include universal compatibility mounting provisions and an industrial design that features a 4.5-inch profile.

In addition, Chief supports the PXRU with its optional PAC502 accessory package that is said to cut the depth of the device down to 1 inch.

Monday, December 06, 2010

Over the past several years experts such as Joe Kane, Joel Silver and THX have taught dealers, installers and consumers the benefits of having and installing a properly calibrated video display.

Disney's recent introduction of its Worlds of Wonder calibration disc reinforces Kane, Silver and THX's position that a properly calibrated video system is a major component of a quality home theater and LG's new PX950 series of plasma television helps to fulfill this need.

The introduction of the THX certified LG PX950 plasma television takes calibration to the masses by enabling viewers to watch THX certified 2D and 3D images on TVs that measure just 2.1-inches thick. The line of products is available in a choice of either 50 inch (MSRP: $2,000) or 60 inch (MSRP: $3,000) screen sizes and the televisions had to pass more than 400 tests before achieving THX certification.

LG says the PX950 line of products are the first televisions on the market to receive THX certification for both 2D and 3D and through the touch of a button users can select the TV's THX 2D and 3D Cinema Modes to enable the TVs to produce images that match post-production standards. The TVs also include 600Hz Max Sub-Field Driving image processing, TruBlack Filters that LG says blocks external reflections of light while maximizing the TVs' internal ability to produce deeper blacks.

Other features included in the PX950 line include DLNA and NetCast networking connectivity and streaming options from content providers like Netflix, VUDU, Yahoo, Youtube and Picasa.

Monday, November 29, 2010

To this point most of the talk of 3D televisions have focused on a few specific brands of flat-panel television manufacturers and a growing number of projector companies. Very quietly this past fall one of the world's biggest electronics companies joined the ranks of 3D gear manufacturers when it released its new line of 3D flat-panel televisions.

Toshiba's newly launched WX800 Cinema Series televisions are available in a choice of 46- and 55-inch screen sizes and aesthetically, the TVs measure less than 1.2-inches deep and they incorporate chrome accents that help to complement a variety of home interior styles.

The company says the WX800 televisions can handle a number of 3D formats, including MPEG4-MVC and RealD, and the products' CineSpeed LED panel edge lighting system and DynaLight control work together to continually optimize the contrast levels of the TVs to aid in the reproduction of brightly lit 2D and 3D images.

In addition, the WX800 Cinema Series TVs also include the company's clearFrame 240Hz motion processing, Toshiba's NET TV service with Yahoo, built-in 802.11b/g/n wireless connectivity, and other streaming services from companies like Netflix, VUDU, Twitter and Facebook.

Thursday, November 04, 2010

For the past few years the consumer electronics industry has been merging the Internet with traditional products like televisions and disc players with the goal of delivering a full multimedia experience to consumers and now with the roll out of Sony's new Powered by Google TV line of products the process could be considered complete.

Sony's Google TV line of products includes five televisions and one Blu-ray disc player that incorporate Google's living room technologies. Highlighting these half dozen products is the $1,400 NSX-46GT1 46-inch television that includes features like Sony's Dual View mode that allows consumers to search for content from their television programming and the Internet, download apps from the Android market and the ability watch full 1080p high-definition television.

The fully LED backlit television provides users with the ability to bookmark their favorite content, and it includes Sony's streaming Video on Demand powered by Qriocity; pre-installed apps from CNBC, Napster, the NBA, Netflix, Pandora, Twitter and Youtube.

The NSX-46GT1 can be retrofitted into an existing home network through its Wi-Fi and its functions can be accessed from a hand-held RF QWERTY keypad remote control that incorporates a built-in optical mouse.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

There's no question that powerline technologies have advanced far beyond the Clapper.

A good example of how far the technologies have advanced can be found in Western Digital's WD Livewire Powerline AV Network kit.

Western Digital says the product is compatible with the HomePlug AV powerline networking standard and it allows CE Pros to retrofit a home with network connections by using its existing electrical outlets.

The Lake Forest, Calif.-based computing company says the system offers 200Mbps of data transfer speeds and enough ports to support the connection of seven networked devices, which could be anything from a console gaming system, to a Blu-ray Disc player with BD Live technologies.

Western Digital adds the powerline solution also supports 1080p video streams and its set up is plug-and-play to facilitate quick installations.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Within the world of custom electronics the mere reference of the manufacturer VIZIO usually elicits a variety of opinions.

There is however no disputing the company's popularity. The Calif.-based company is one of the most popular manufacturers in the entire world of consumer electronics.

On Aug. 20 the company announced that its Xtreme VIZIO Technology (XVT) TruLED LED LCD televisions have started to ship. The line of products includes a range of five screen sizes: 32 inch, 37 inch, 42 inch, 47 inch and 55 inch, and they incorporate the company's Smart Dimming LED dimming technology, dual-band 802.11n wireless Internet connectivity, VIZIO's Web apps, and multiple HDMI inputs.

In addition, all of the TVs offer VIZIO's Smooth Motion video processing, IR/Bluetooth remote controls that include QWERTY keyboards and full backlit LED lighting for improved contrast ratios.

Monday, August 16, 2010

It's amazing how fast the market for 3D televisions is developing. About this time a year ago 3D televisions were wildly expensive when compared to traditional flat-panel televisions, but today with companies like Panasonic pushing down the price points for 3D televisions, the technologies are becoming more approachable for a wider group of consumers.

Panasonic's newly announced additions to its VIERA GT25 Series of plasma televisions provides consumers with a choice of two affordable 3D televisions. The 42-inch TC-P42G25 and 50-inch TC-P50GT25 both offer users the company's 600Hz Sub-field video processing technology, 1080p resolutions, VIERA Image Viewer (for viewing still photos), 24fps (frame-per-second) compatibility, active-shutter 3D, and VIERA Link for the streaming of Web content from Netflix, Amazon On-Demand, Pandora and Twitter.

Henry Hauser, vice president of merchandising, display group for Panasonic, says that Panasonic has been at the forefront of the 3D market and now with the release of these two new 3D televisions, consumers will now be able save money while purchasing state-of-art televisions. "From the beginning, Panasonic has led the charge into the immersive world of 3D home entertainment by offering end-to-end 3D home entertainment solutions, including full HD 3D VIERA plasma TVs, 3D Blu-ray disc players, professional and consumer 3D camcorders, the nation's first suite of 3D TV channels with partner DirecTV, and the authoring of 3D Blu-ray movies in cooperation with the Hollywood studios," he says.

"The debut of our VIERA GT25 Series of full HD 3D TVs further expands our portfolio of 3D offerings and makes it even easier for consumers to join the immersive world of full HD 3D for the home."

The televisions also include the ability to convert 2D content to 3D, and the TVs, which are priced at $1,700 and $2,100 respectively, also require consumers to purchase 3D glasses separately to view the content.

Thursday, July 01, 2010

As good as some of the new wireless technologies have become they will never replace a physical cabled connection.

Vanco's new HDMI over Coaxial Extender allows installers to use coax cable to extend HDMI signals up to 328 feet. The transmission device works with 1080p signals and the company says the product supports HDCP, xvYCC and other HDMI embedded technologies.

With data rate speeds up to 10.2Gbps the extender also works both RG-6 and RG59, and Vanco says the transmitter and receiver duo can connect up to two displays. Vanco also ships the extender with a remote control to switch between devices, and the company says that additional receiver are available so that installers can cascade the signals of a single transmitter to as many as 45 displays.