HiddenWires ezine - 4 May 2005

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We have just returned from the National Association of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas. Although we were there to see the latest in broadcast, film and video production and post production - anyone interested can visit SYPHAonline.com for more information - there were plenty of technologies relevant to the home market. We saw some stunning high definition footage, displays and projectors, as well as tools for creating HD DVD and Blu-ray titles - there was also discussion about how these rival groups will hopefully come to an agreement and prevent a format war. However the highlight of the show in terms of home technology was to be found in a house sitting in the car park. This turned out to be the NextGen Home organised by iShow.com to show those involved with content creation and delivery the choices consumers have to receive, interact with, manage and enjoy video and audio content. We saw more integrated home technology in the NextGen Home than at most of the other home-related events we've attended recently, so our thanks to Paul Barnett, President of iShow.com for a very enjoyable and informative afternoon. The NextGen Home will be appearing at other events including InfoComm and CES. Now who would like to organise something as inspiring for the UK and Europe?

Unfortunately our trip to Vegas meant that we missed the Smart Home Show in Birmingham. By all accounts this was a successful first event and over 75% of exhibitors have rebooked for 2006. The organisers have also announced that there will be a Smart Zone at The London Homebuilding & Renovating Show this September.

In case you missed our last ezine, the CEDIA UK Expo is fast approaching and we will be producing a special CEDIA UK Expo 2005 news section, as well as a HiddenWires@CEDIA UK Expo 2005 newsletter. The newsletter will be distributed in print at the show and online as a PDF. To see last year's news section click here and last year's newsletter click here. Please contact us if you would like to be included.

Our feature this month is TV & Radio and we have three articles covering flat screen technology, HDTV and DAB digital radio.

Articles and Whitepapers @ HiddenWires

Flat Screen Technology By Simeon Joseph, NEC (4/5/2005)

Getting Ready for HDTV By Pioneer GB (4/5/2005)

Switching to DAB Digital Radio By Mandy Green, DRDB (4/5/2005)

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News @ HiddenWires

HomePlug Powerline Alliance to Reveal Details of the World's Fastest Industry-Standard Powerline Communications Technology at Annual Conference (3/5/2005)

CEDIA Accepting Entries for the Electronic Lifestyles Awards (3/5/2005)

Mediacast Sets the Stage for the World's First MPEG-4 AVC HD-DTT Demonstration (3/5/2005)

Experience a Smarter Future for Homes at CEDIA Expo 2005 (3/5/2005)

Sony showcases World's first ASIO 2.1 and DSD capable PC (3/5/2005)

Optoma lowers the price for the ThemeScene "H30 Advanced" Home Cinema projector (3/5/2005)

Soundstyle introduce their all new 'Modular' furniture series (3/5/2005)

Marata Vision introduces wall control plate for bathroom TV (3/5/2005)

Outlaw Audio Shatters Price Barriers With New A/V Controller for Home Theater and Music (3/5/2005)

ICIA Announces Optoma Home Theater Coming to InfoComm 05 Residential Systems Integration Pavilion (3/5/2005)

HP Delivers Brilliant Image Quality with New Line of TVs and Digital Entertainment Centers (3/5/2005)

Samsung Electronics and Microsoft Announce Revolutionary HDTV Alliance on Next-Generation Xbox Video Game Console (3/5/2005)

Parks Associates to host Fall Focus: Making Media Meaningful (3/5/2005)

Intellon's HomePlug-R- Powerline Communications Technology to be Demonstrated at WinHEC 2005 (3/5/2005)

TFCinfo Announces Results from Major US Plasma Brand Strength Study (3/5/2005)

Canon Europe and RSA highlight need for community management of electrical and electronic waste (3/5/2005)

CEDIA Introduces Dedicated New Technical Foundation Course (3/5/2005)

Vidikron's New Flagship Projector Makes Any Room an Upscale Home Theater (3/5/2005)

Systemline Modular multi-room system goes multi-source (3/5/2005)

Strategy Analytics Projects 66 Percent Plat Panel TV Revenue Increase in 2005 (3/5/2005)

CEA Announces New Working Group to Re-evaluate Audio Amplifier Standards (19/4/2005)

Internet Home Alliance Announces Results of Connected Kitchen Study; 'Mealtime Pilot' Finds Broadband in the Kitchen Brings Families Together (19/4/2005)

Audio, Video, and Convergence Seminars Free at The Home Entertainment 2005 Show (19/4/2005)

iLight introduces three professional development seminars for RIBA members (15/4/2005)

Panasonic Introduces Industry's First Rear-Speaker Wireless-Ready Home Theater Systems (15/4/2005)

InfoComm/ICIA and Custom Retailer Announce Partnership for Residential Pavilion (15/4/2005)

1080p DLP TV Technology in Volume Production and Shipment; Quantity 1080p Shipment Is Milestone for Large-Screen HDTV Industry (15/4/2005)

BBG is New Exclusive Distributor for all Bandridge and Profigold Connection Products in the UK (15/4/2005)

Interact-TV Announces Multiroom Home Entertainment Server Solution (15/4/2005)

Armour Home Electronics to be Exclusive UK Distributor of Universal Electronics' NevoSL (15/4/2005)

SMC Networks Introduces Powerful New Wireless Multimedia Extender (15/4/2005)

Live and Learn at CEDIA UK EXPO 2005 (15/4/2005)

Opus3 calls for common sense in surround sound (13/4/2005)

MoCA Concludes Successful Field Trials for Home Networking of Digital Entertainment Using Coax; Large-Scale Tests Validate Performance of 100 Mbps in Real World Conditions (13/4/2005)

Sams Technical Publishing Announces the Savvy Guide to Home Theater (13/4/2005)

MuxLab Presents the Component Video/Digital Audio Balun (13/4/2005)

CEDIA announces second phase of new requirements for association membership (13/4/2005)

Onkyo debuts its new ultra-compact 275 Series hi-fi separates line (11/4/2005)

IBDNetwork Announces a Call for Companies for Consumer Technology Event: Under the Radar (11/4/2005)

National Survey Shows Consumer Likelihood to Buy HDTVs and Next-Generation DVD Players in the Next Year, but Current Prices Will Deter Some (11/4/2005)

RBH MC Series Offers Customisation for Home Theatre (11/4/2005)

Siemens Increases commitment in the Home Entertainment market by acquiring IPTV software company Myrio (11/4/2005)

Canon launches new ultra-compact entry-level projector - the LV-S4 (7/4/2005)

IDC and WITI Launch Groundbreaking Study to Examine Technology Usage Among Women (7/4/2005)

Say hello to beblu - the first home entertainment mini-component computer system (7/4/2005)

Sonance Acquires Trademarks and Exclusive Rights to 'Invisible' Loudspeaker Technology From Sound Advance Systems (7/4/2005)

Monster Cable and THX to Bring More High Performance Cables to Home Theater Consumers (7/4/2005)

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HiddenWires-supported events

Mediacast 2005
10-12 May 2005
Olympia, London
Mediacast is the only European event dedicated to 'Content Everywhere' business and technology, focusing on global markets for content delivery from multiple platforms to multiple devices.

CONNECTIONS
11-13 May 2005
Hyatt Regency Burlingame, San Francisco, USA
The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, produced by Parks Associates in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association, is the largest international executive conference for digital home technologies.

Hometech Middle East
15-17 May 2005
World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
The leading trade fair for housewares and home products for the Middle East - from refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, air conditioning units right through to home entertainment systems.

InfoComm 2005
4-10 June 2005
Las Vegas, USA
InfoComm is where you see the technologies, the systems, and the applications for projection, display, audio, lighting, videoconferencing, streaming media, digital signage, and everything related Ð before they hit the streets!

High Tech Designer Living Show
17-19 June 2005
Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, Esher, Surry
The show will focus on the very best in all aspects of contemporary lifestyles, in particular the high tech home innovations.

CEDIA Expo 2005
27-30 June 2005: Training
28-30 June 2005: Exhibition and Product Training
29 June 2005: Conference - Home electronic systems in architecture and interior design
ICC, Birmingham, UK
For anyone involved in the residential custom installation market, CEDIA Expo 2005 is a must. With over 70 SPECIALIST training courses specifically tailored to enhance the skills of designers, installers and business owners and reflect trends in the industry, CEDIA Expo 2005 is the education centrepiece in the custom installation calendar. The event also allows visitors to see at first hand the latest innovations from the top manufacturers in the industry and gain fresh insights into the home electronics technology through the range of manufacturer product training courses available at Expo.

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