HiddenWires ezine - 2 January 2007

Welcome to the HiddenWires ezine - a free newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date with custom installed home automation and home entertainment news, as well as developments at HiddenWires.co.uk.

We will deliver a shortened version of this service to you every month - unless there is some major news we think you should know about sooner.

Subscription is free so click here to sign up.

What's new?
Articles and Whitepapers @ HiddenWires
Casestudies @ HiddenWires
News @ HiddenWires
Books @ HiddenWires
HiddenWires-supported events

Combining sleek styling with award-winning sound and images, Meridian offers unique, fully integrated systems carrying pristine digital quality from the studio to the living room.

What's new?

We'd like to wish you all a happy New Year, and to thank our sponsors, advertisers and visitors for their support and feedback in 2006. We have a number of new features planned for 2007 and hope that you will continue to let us know what you find useful.

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) opens at the end of this month - please come and visit us at stand K93. If you haven't registered yet, you can do so online and you can use our invitation code of 941010 for free entry. The HiddenWires special ISE 2007 news section offers an ever-expanding preview, and the HiddenWires@ISE 2007 newsletter will be distributed as a PDF just before the show opens and in print at the show.

HiddenWires is also supporting the InAVation Awards to be held during ISE 2007. Voting for the Technology Awards closes next week so have your say now! You can also reserve tickets for the InAVation Awards gala dinner.

Articles and Whitepapers @ HiddenWires

Our feature this month is Automation, and is sponsored by Control4. We have four articles covering wireless technology, automated blinds, an installer's viewpoint, plus our new industry opinion piece on PC World's entry into the marketplace. We also present some of the results from the HiddenWires Summer 2006 survey.

Feature: Automation Sponsor: Control4 Control4 home automation products make sophisticated home automation and control practical and affordable for every home.

Product Article: Home Automation - Are We Selling Wireless Technology or Lifestyle? By Tony Leedham, Control4 UK (1/1/2007)

Growing the Automated Blinds and Window Décor Market By Peter Nias, Intelli-Blinds (1/1/2007)

Home Automation - an Installer's Point of View By Dave Chester, Discreet Remote Control (1/1/2007)

Industry opinion - With big box players like PC World now offering a Connected Home service, what are the opportunities and threats for the custom install home automation trade? By Yasmin Hashmi, HiddenWires (1/1/2007)

HiddenWires Summer 2006 Survey of the CI Market By Stella Plumbridge, HiddenWires (1/1/2007)

[top]

News @ HiddenWires

To read the news in full, click on the following titles:

Sponsor: Tenvera UK An affordable, easy to install, unlimited bandwidth, fibre optic network for lightning fast video, audio and data in the home or business.

Priority news

Tenvera Launches Fibre Optic in the Home Solutions in the UK (2/1/2007) More than Plasma Introduces New Motorised Wall Mount Bracket for Optimal Viewing Angle (20/11/2006)

New Home Theater Scaler from Gefen Offers Converting, Switching and High Definition Scaling in One Solution (2/1/2007)

CSI Presents the Pure Digital Fiberlink 7500 Series DVI Over One Fiber System (2/1/2007)

Visitors urged to register now as ISE 2007 prepares to launch its biggest show yet (2/1/2007)

Helvar Showcases New Lighting Router at ISE 2007 (2/1/2007)

Tenvera Launches Fibre Optic in the Home Solutions in the UK (2/1/2007)

ABI Research Finds Consumers Choosing Network Storage for Media Management As Devices Become Cheaper and More Powerful (29/12/2006)

Peerless Industries Expands Flat Panel TV Stand Line with new Colour combinations to Match TV Finishes (29/12/2006)

Asheridge Expands Multiroom Audio Range with Low Cost ZÕN ZAS-130 and ZAS-430 (29/12/2006)

OmniMount's Wishbone is Back: Bigger and Stronger and now Available in Black (29/12/2006)

OmniMount's new Studio Series Combines Striking Aesthetic and Robust Engineering with Ultimate Flexibility (29/12/2006)

Sony brings together its range of professional AV IT solutions to inspire improved business communication (29/12/2006)

Two New Models Extend RBH Sound's In-Wall and In-Ceiling Offering (29/12/2006)

RBH Sound Bows New Surround Model (29/12/2006)

TV One Shows its C2-1000 Series of Inexpensive Seamless Switchers and Scalers (29/12/2006)

TV One releases New Input Expansion Switchers for CORIO2 Products (29/12/2006)

JVC Introduces DLA-HD1 D-ILA High-Definition Home Theatre Projection System (28/12/2006)

CEDIA Launches 2007 Awards (28/12/2006)

Armour to distribute the Tivoli Audio range (28/12/2006)

Strategy Analytics: Online Video Sales to Reach $1.5 Billion in 2007 (28/12/2006)

Hall Research Releases Model VHD-HDMI - Video to HDMI Converter with Audio (28/12/2006)

TV One Sweetens Product Line with New C2-2000 Series (28/12/2006)

BMB Custom A/V Launches new Atlantic Technology 'In Wall Closed Box' Series at ISE 2007 (28/12/2006)

Niles Launches Revolutionary Whole-House Audio System at ISE 2007 with European business partners, BMB Custom A/V (28/12/2006)

BMB Custom A/V Unveils First-of-its-Kind ReQuest Multiroom Audio System based on Music Server Technology (28/12/2006)

BMB Custom A/V partners with Trbutaries Cable in Pan-European Distribution Venture (28/12/2006)

LG Captures Top Position in Plasma Production (27/12/2006)

Digital Projection International Expands Worldwide Operations (27/12/2006)

Projecta Announces Easy Install for Compact Range (27/12/2006)

For Projecta, no Projection Screen is too Large (27/12/2006)

ICM's New Radial Bubble Compression Tool and One-Piece Bubble Connectors Provide Superior Connections at an Affordable Price (27/12/2006)

Dynalite Introduces DLightIII PC Software (27/12/2006)

Dynalite Introduces the DDMC802 (27/12/2006)

Meridian Introduces Surround DVD Receiver System (27/12/2006)

Meridian Launches C Series Installation Components Line (27/12/2006)

Crestron Launches Compact TMPC 8X Touchpanel (27/12/2006)

EITO: European market for consumer electronics still booming (22/12/2006)

Just Lamps 7th in Sunday Times Fast Track 100 (22/12/2006)

BT Vision - Passing You the Control (22/12/2006)

Monster Cable Europe to Host Two Key Events for Visiting UK Retailers at CES 2007 (22/12/2006)

projectiondesign announces the Action Model Two WIDE - a serious wide-angle high-end 16:9 720p HDTV DLP projector (22/12/2006)

AMX Presents its Latest Control and Digital Content Management Systems (22/12/2006)

KEF Unveils Wireless Transmission System (22/12/2006)

Abitana Showcases Home Network for TV, Phone, PC, Internet, and Music - Anytime, Anywhere (22/12/2006)

CodexNovus Brings Home Theater to the Whole Family (22/12/2006)

Genelec launches AIW25 and AIC25 In-Wall and In-Ceiling Loudspeakers (22/12/2006)

Artcoustic Announces New DFC150-36 X2 60inch Centre Channel/Multi Purpose Loudspeaker With Built In Subwoofer (20/12/2006)

Artcoustic Announces New DF-Multi X2 50 inch LCR/Centre Channel Loudspeaker (20/12/2006)

Lagotek Debuts Version 3.0 of its Home Intelligence Platform with Microsoft Windows Vista Media Center Integration and Sideshow Support (20/12/2006)

AMX Acquires AutoPatch, Adds Signal Switching and Routing to Product Portfolio (20/12/2006)

AMX Enters Multi-Room Distributed Audio Market with Acquisition of Matrix Audio Designs (20/12/2006)

Liberty Wire & Cable Showcases New QuickLinx Mini RGBHV Cables and ConnecTecTM Connectors (20/12/2006)

Liberty Wire & Cable Exhibits DigitaLinx HDMI Cable for Pure, High-Definition Performance (20/12/2006)

Liberty Wire & Cable Showcases New Active Plates, Offers Multiple Solutions for Extending AV Signals (20/12/2006)

Liberty Wire & Cable Highlights Premium-Quality LibertyLinx Cables for Home and Office Needs (20/12/2006)

Universal Remote Control Simplifies Home Entertainment with Advanced Control Devices (20/12/2006)

Market for Wireless Multimedia Networking to Exceed 50 Million Units by 2010 (19/12/2006)

silex Announces wiDock: An Integral Part of the Living Room Entertainment Experience (19/12/2006)

Chief's New Speed-Connect Accessories Reduce Installation Time (19/12/2006)

RBH Sound 30th Anniversary Loudspeaker to Debut at I.S. Europe (19/12/2006)

RBH Sound Introduces Two New Additions to its Popular M Series (19/12/2006)

Projecta Custom-Build Projection Screens (19/12/2006)

Living Control Introduces the ColourPad Luxury Colour Touch Screen (19/12/2006)

ICM's New Mini Coax One-Piece Compression Connectors Provide Superior Performance (19/12/2006)

Genelec launches AOW312 On-Wall Monitoring System (19/12/2006)

Unicam Europe Shows Range of Audio Authority Residential and In Store Cat5 Video Distribution Products (19/12/2006)

iC Introduces Five New Flat Panel Mounting Solutions Backed by Comprehensive Sales Support Program (4/12/2006)

Chief Manufacturing Introduces the New RPA Elite Universal and Custom Projector Mounts (4/12/2006)

Philips Manufactures Millionth Ambilight FlatTV (4/12/2006)

The T3 Smart Home Show is coming (4/12/2006)

D&M Holdings Inc. to Acquire Philips Sound Solutions, Expanding OEM Automotive and Consumer Businesses (4/12/2006)

CEA Publishes Recommended Practice for Audio Speaker Placement in Residential Environments (4/12/2006)

Dynalite Unveils New DTP160 LCD Colour Touchscreen (4/12/2006)

ISE 2007 almost sold out - just a few spaces left (4/12/2006)

CEDIA Takes Education to ISE 2007 (4/12/2006)

MuxLab Component Video Hub Streamlines Cabling (4/12/2006)

For categorised news click here.

[top]

Philips created the new Pronto to look sensational! It also features simplified programming, increasing efficiency and cost effectiveness. It's designed around the way you work!

Books @ HiddenWires

Save up to 30% on the titles in our book store:

Home Theater Design: Planning and Decorating Media-savvy Interiors (September 2006)

[top]

SpeakerCraft is proud to announce the opening of its new European logistics unit. Distributors now have the added benefit of seeing their orders shipped quickly and efficiently throughout Europe, without the normal hassles involved with importing products.

HiddenWires-supported events

InAVation Awards
29 January 2007
Hilton, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The InAVation Awards have been developed to recognise and celebrate professional excellence in technology and integration throughout the EMEA region's dynamic commercial and residential AV industry.

Integrated Systems Europe
30 January - 1 February 2007
RAI, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
ISE 2007 is the essential show to attend for those seeking new ideas and to source the latest technologies in AV, installed audio, videoconferencing, control systems and digital display solutions.ÊNow in its fourth year, ISE 2007 is fully established as the No. 1 European meeting point for the AV systems and electronic integration market. The show will be bigger and more spectacular with a huge increase in exhibitor space reserved, to accommodate the rising number of exhibitors, displays, pavilions and conference sessions.

Connected Home Conference
5-6 March 2007
Olympia, London
The 4th Annual Connected Home 2007 will encompass threats and opportunities, revenue generating realism and forward-thinking. If you have a professional interest in delivering or enabling infotainment within a connected home environment, this is a must-attend event for 2007. It is aimed directly at the industries supporting the markets growth; telcos, broadcasters, content providers, device manufacturers, technology providers, software providers, system integrators, broadband providers, and many more.

T3 Smart Home Show
22-25 March 2007
NEC, Birmingham
Visit the T3 Smart Home Show and discover how today's, and tomorrow's, technology can revolutionise your life... Meet select exhibitors showcasing the latest innovative solutions for your home. Learn how to integrate entertainment, technology and home automation in the free daily seminar programme and get advice from leading industry experts.

HDI HiFi, Digital Install Show 2007
12-15 April 2007
Iris Congres Hotel & Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia
The HDI Show is the most important event in the audio-video industry of Russia, CIC and Baltic States, presenting the leading trade players of AV equipment and digital multimedia entertainment systems markets. This will be the 12th international exhibition of hi-fi, high end audio, home theatre, audio/video, digital multimedia systems, and home integrated systems.

PALM Expo & Install China
2-5 June 2007
China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing, China
Together with PALM Expo, Install China boosts cutting-edge installation and integration technologies for residential and commercial projects. Based on increasing demands for high-end lifestyle choices, Install China aims to convene international manufacturers, installers and integrators from the professional audio visual and projects industries on a common platform with architects, design and build consultants, engineers, contractors, venue and property owners and end-users.

[top]