HiddenWires newsletter - 3 April 2007

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Newsletter - 3 April 2007 - Multiroom
If it's April, then it's time to start thinking about the CEDIA UK Expo! The HiddenWires special CEDIA UK Expo 2007 news section is now open for submissions. We will also be publishing a HiddenWires@CEDIA UK Expo 2007 print supplement to be distributed at the show and online as a PDF. Please contact us if you would like to be included. Part of our redesign announced last month, was improved coverage for training events. We're pleased to report that the response has been very positive, with several installers thanking us because they didn't know such opportunities existed. If you haven't visited our training page make sure you take a look, and if you're running an event simply complete the online form to let us know all the details. Our feature this month is Multiroom, and is sponsored by COMPUTERLINKS. We have four articles covering Clever Media Control's approach to multiroom AV, multiroom system control, digital rights management (DRM) and what advice installers should give their clients regarding DRM issues. Our look at DRM has proved very timely: last week the DVD Copy Control Association lost its case against Kaleidescape, and yesterday Apple announced that EMI's digital music catalogue will be available for purchase DRM-free from the iTunes Store. Both of these announcements will have a significant impact on multiroom and server developments.
Articles Feature: Multiroom Sponsor: COMPUTERLINKS COMPUTERLINKS distributes secure multimedia networking including custom install Media Centers, home automation solutions, structured wiring, lighting/climate control and multiroom audio/video. Product Article: Clever Media Control Multiroom AV By John Turner, COMPUTERLINKS UK (2/4/2007) Do Installers Have Their Multiroom System Under Control? By Pete Baker, Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) (2/4/2007) DRM - The Technology No One Wants! By Matthew Simmons, Digital Fidelity (2/4/2007) Industry opinion: What should installers advise their clients about the issues surrounding DRM? By Yasmin Hashmi, HiddenWires (2/4/2007) [go to articles page]  Case studies Sonos Multiroom Audio Installation in Salisbury By Laurie Painter, Lime Green (2/4/2007) [go to case studies page]  News Sponsor: Sonos Inc Sonos is the first multiroom wireless music system, releasing your digital music throughout the house. Its easy to use, handheld, wireless controller allows you to control your music all from the palm of your hand. Priority news: Sonos Adds Support for Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 and Windows Vista (2/4/2007) HiddenWires and AV Specialist Announce Residential Technology Middle East Magazine (24/3/2007) Other news: Apple Unveils Higher Quality DRM-Free Music from EMI on the iTunes Store (2/4/2007) Kaleidescape prevails over the DVD Copy Control Association (30/3/2007) Parks Associates: Revenues for Advanced Universal Remote Controllers near $2 billion by 2012 (27/3/2007) Echelon Technology Chosen as a European Standard for Household Appliance Manufacturers (27/3/2007) ISF Proves Merely Changing ONE Factory Preset Can Save Energy! (19/3/2007) Integrated Systems Events and MidExpo launch Integrated Systems Russia (13/3/2007) For the rest of this edition's news click here, for categorised news click here. [go to news page]  Training Ingenium and Smart3 now offer BUSing courses in the UK Smart-e - Accredited Installer Programme T+W Marketing - Video Noise Reduction Seminar T+W Marketing - Colorfacts Refreshment Seminar T+W Marketing - ISF Certification Course [go to training page]  Books Save up to 30% on the titles in our book store: Designing Smart Homes: The Role of Artificial Intelligence (Lecture Notes in Computer Science) (June 2006) Practical Home Theater: A Guide to Video and Audio Systems (2007 Edition) (October 2006) Home Theater for Dummies (July 2006) Wiring Your Digital Home for Dummies (September 2006) [go to books page]		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. 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: SIAV 2007 11-14 April 2007 Shanghai Eyerbright Centre, Shanghai, China HDI HiFi, Digital Install Show 2007 12-15 April 2007 Iris Congres Hotel & Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia Smart Homes & Buildings Forum 24-25 April 2007 Radisson SAS Royal Par Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden CONNECTIONS: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase 1-3 May 2007 Santa Clara Convention Center, CA, USA Hometech Middle East 13-15 May 2007 Dubai International Exhibition Centre, UAE Install Middle East 20-22 May 2007 Dubai International Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE Install China 2-5 June 2007 China International Exhibition Centre, Beijing, China InfoComm 2007 Conference: June 15-21 Exhibition: June 19-21 Anaheim Convention Center, California, USA CEDIA UK Expo 2007 Training: 25-28 June 2007 Exhibition: 26-28 June 2007 ExCeL, London, UK Install Asia 12-14 July 2007 Singapore Expo, Singapore [go to events page]

This edition's news in full:

Apple Unveils Higher Quality DRM-Free Music from EMI on the iTunes Store (2/4/2007)

Oehlbach Kabel GmbH Acquired by AudioVOX Inc (2/4/2007)

devolo dLAN 200 AV Transforms Any Power Socket into a 200-Mbps Network Connection (2/4/2007)

Solwise Announces New HomePlug AV Powerline Communications Products for UK Market (2/4/2007)

Sonos Adds Support for Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 and Windows Vista (2/4/2007)

Smart-e showcases major developments to its SNX switches at Cedia Expo 2007 (2/4/2007)

Kaleidescape prevails over the DVD Copy Control Association (30/3/2007)

HD DVD Establishes Promotional Group in Europe (30/3/2007)

Ivory Egg launches EnOcean wireless and batteryless home automation solutions (30/3/2007)

Small businesses risk being left behind due to ignorance of WEEE compliance regulations (30/3/2007)

NETGEAR Ships 'Digital Entertainer HD' Media Receiver for Streaming Digital Content Over Home Networks to HDTVs (30/3/2007)

ReQuest Debuts Echo: Simple, Affordable Backup Solution (30/3/2007)

Sony Completes its Blu-ray Family Giving Choice to the High Definition Generation (28/3/2007)

IXOS introduces its XEN Range of 1080p HDMI cables (28/3/2007)

In-Stat Finds Global Consumer Electronics Sales Defying Economic Cycles (28/3/2007)

Consumers Want Premium Services with Their Electronics Purchases, New CEA Study Finds (28/3/2007)

Kimber Kable Introduces Flagship Kimber Select KS-1036 Interconnect (28/3/2007)

Motorola Invests in AMIMON Wireless Technology (27/3/2007)

Beamax introduces the 10635 projector lift (27/3/2007)

Parks Associates: Revenues for Advanced Universal Remote Controllers near $2 billion by 2012 (27/3/2007)

Online Consumers to Spend $10 Billion on Home Audio This Year, Says CEA (27/3/2007)

Echelon Technology Chosen as a European Standard for Household Appliance Manufacturers (27/3/2007)

HiddenWires and AV Specialist Announce Residential Technology Middle East Magazine (24/3/2007)

OmniMount Lifts Racks to New Heights with Moda and Tria Wall Furniture (24/3/2007)

Vantage Releases InFusion Media 2.4.10 with iTunes Support (24/3/2007)

Control4 Announces 1.3.2 System Software Upgrade Enabling IP-Controlled Camera Support, Full Compatibility for Windows Vista and Apple iPod (24/3/2007)

TCI Copperhead Introduces 3rd Generation Design Long Run 1080p HDMI Cables (24/3/2007)

KEF Unveils All-New Reference Series Line-Up (19/3/2007)

Universal Electronics Announces Seamless Integration of its NevoSL With the SpeakerCraft MODE Jukebox Music Server (19/3/2007)

Furman Brings Elegant New Design With Remote Control Capabilities to Elite Series (19/3/2007)

ISF Proves Merely Changing ONE Factory Preset Can Save Energy! (19/3/2007)

NetStreams Announces a Helvar Driver for the DigiLinX Multiroom Audio and Control System (19/3/2007)

New Draper Projector Lifts Available from RGB Communications (15/3/2007)

Dynalite at Daily Mail Ideal Home Show with lighting control (15/3/2007)

More choice and keener prices from Vivadi (15/3/2007)

CEDIA Expo 2007 Gains Industry Association Support (15/3/2007)

AWE's Open Week is Just the Ticket! (15/3/2007)

Integrated Systems Events and MidExpo launch Integrated Systems Russia (13/3/2007)

dnp Supernova Screen gets ISF Certification (13/3/2007)

Boston Acoustics adds new in-ceiling speaker for custom install applications (13/3/2007)

RGB iSchool introduces three new training courses (13/3/2007)

High End 2007 - The Leading Trade Fair for Outstanding Stereo, TV and Home Cinema Equipment

Marantz introduces SR6001 HDMI-enabled 7.1 A/V receiver with up-conversion to HDMI and Audyssey room calibration (8/3/2007)

Smart-e products have 'plasma-friendly eyes' as standard (8/3/2007)

Tenvera Releases New Product for Consumer Electronics (8/3/2007)

Belden forms alliance with AirTight Networks to provide secure WLAN solutions (8/3/2007)

New Partners in Europe, the Middle East and South America Help Expand RTI's Global Presence (8/3/2007)

Naim Launches the SUPERNAIT Super Integrated Amplifier with on-board DAC (7/3/2007)

The Chord Company launches Lo-Pro HDMI cable (7/3/2007)

Polk Audio SB303/SB404 - Subtle Not Intrusive (7/3/2007)

Audioprof Announces S.E.A. Vertrieb as Distributor of APart Products (7/3/2007)

Velodyne Unveils Extended Product Warranty (7/3/2007)

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