HiddenWires newsletter - 4 May 2007

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Newsletter - 4 May 2007 - Installation
This year our annual trip to Las Vegas for the National Association of Broadcasters Convention coincided with the new CEDIA (US) Electronic Lifestyles Expo. Aimed at builders, architects and interior designers, this Expo featured specially-designed courses and the exhibition offered a selection of technologies and products. Although a fraction of the size of the September US Expo, more than 1,800 participated and from the conversations we had, these key specifiers are eager to find out how they can work with custom installers. While on the subject of events, it's less than eight weeks to go before the CEDIA UK Expo opens its doors. If you plan on attending this trade-only event, you can register online for free entry until 31 May 2007. If you want a preview of what will be on show, the HiddenWires special CEDIA UK Expo 2007 news section is now available and will be added to as announcements are made. We will also be publishing a HiddenWires@CEDIA UK Expo 2007 print supplement to be distributed at the show and online as a PDF. Our feature this month is Installation, and is sponsored by Stardraw. We have five articles covering the Stardraw Control System, the need for HDMI, the aesthetics of loudspeakers, ISF calibration, and training qualifications. We also have a case study of a demonstration house in Slovakia that won the EMEA InAVation Award for best Residential Project (Small-Medium).
Articles Feature: Installation Sponsor: Stardraw.com Stardraw.com supplies a range of off-the-shelf software applications that have become market-leaders in the design and documentation of integrated systems. Product Article: Stardraw Control Systems - an Open Approach By Rob Robinson, Stardraw.com (3/5/2007) So, You Think You Don't Need HDMI? By Ben Jamison, VizionWare (3/5/2007) Should Speakers Be Heard and Not Seen? By Alan Cooke, NACSound (3/5/2007) Why Installers Can Benefit from ISF Display Calibration By Neil Davidson, T+W Marketing (3/5/2007) Installers - Getting the Right Skills and Qualifications By Matthew Poyiadgi, CompTIA (3/5/2007) [go to articles page]  Case studies The iDOM project - a Low-Energy, Intelligent Demonstration House in Slovakia By Media Control and Basys Czech & Slovak (3/5/2007) [go to case studies page]  News Sponsor: projectiondesign Sheer performance, unmatched reliability, RS232/IP control for one projector or 100. Models for every home cinema, professional or e-cinema application. Priority news: projectiondesign introduces the M20 720p HDTV DLP projector with BrilliantColor (2/5/2007) HiddenWires and AV Specialist Announce Residential Technology Middle East Magazine (24/3/2007) Other news: BBC Trust announces Public Value Test into BBC HD Channel (1/5/2007) Strategy Analytics: HDTV Ownership to Soar to 70 Percent of European Homes By 2012 (1/5/2007) KNX UK Promotes New Standard for Intelligent Buildings (30/4/2007) A+K Home introduces complete 1080p home cinema package (14/4/2007) Tenvera launches the Home Fibre IP Solution (14/4/2007) Kaleidescape Unveils New 3U Server (13/4/2007) New DHTI+ Certification for Home Technology Integrators Now Available from CompTIA and Consumer Electronics Association (6/4/2007) Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Approves DisplayPort Version 1.1 (6/4/2007) 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 T+W Marketing - ISF Certification Course [go to training page]  Books Save up to 30% on the titles in our book store: 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: 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 IFA 31 August - 5 September 2007 Berlin, Germany Install India 4-6 October 2007 Bombay Exhibition Centre (NSE Complex), Mumbai, India [go to events page]

This edition's news in full:

Dolby Laboratories Completes Acquisition of BrightSide Technologies (4/5/2007)

Onkyo Announces TX-SR875 A/V Receiver Featuring HQV Processing (4/5/2007)

Strategy Analytics: UK's HDTV Future Would be Transformed by Ofcom HD-DTT Decision (4/5/2007)

LG launches dedicated consumer electronics training team (4/5/2007)

Dynalite Features Three New Products at CEDIA Expo (4/5/2007)

VESA Endorses Alternative to Copper Cables - Enables Optical Video Interconnect in DisplayPort Standard (2/5/2007)

Joe Kane Presents Home Theater Calibration Tool 'Digital Video Essentials HD DVD' (2/5/2007)

Asheridge develops ZÕN distribution network (2/5/2007)

Onkyo is back at AWE (2/5/2007)

projectiondesign introduces the M20 720p HDTV DLP projector with BrilliantColor (2/5/2007)

NAD Introduces New Five-Channel Power Amplifier to Line-Up (1/5/2007)

LG's New M8W Series LCD Monitors Do It All (1/5/2007)

New wireless products enhance Carlo Gavazzi's Smart Building automation range (1/5/2007)

BBC Trust announces Public Value Test into BBC HD Channel (1/5/2007)

Strategy Analytics: HDTV Ownership to Soar to 70 Percent of European Homes By 2012 (1/5/2007)

Major changes at Boston Acoustics mean big benefits for both dealers and customers (30/4/2007)

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Displays Futuristic OLED Digital Home Applications (30/4/2007)

Harman Kardon 'Digital Lounge' Raises Bar on AV Market (30/4/2007)

Vidikron Launches New Flagship Vision Model 150 LightAmp Projector (30/4/2007)

ReQuest Redefines Value (30/4/2007)

KNX UK Promotes New Standard for Intelligent Buildings (30/4/2007)

LINDY launches 2 Port HDMI switch (27/4/2007)

Monster and Tzero to Develop Advanced Wireless Video Products to Simplify Flat-Panel TV Installation (27/4/2007)

USRobotics Announces Ndx Wireless Product Family (27/4/2007)

D-Link announces support for IEEE 802.11N Draft 2.0 by software upgrade (27/4/2007)

AMX Celebrates 25 Years in Business (27/4/2007)

Apple Announces 100 Million iPods Sold (26/4/2007)

CEA Research Finds Consumers Turning to PC in Quest for More Digital Content (26/4/2007)

Echelon Speeds Development of Home Automation Products with Introduction of Power Line Chip Featuring Self-Installation (26/4/2007)

Paradigm Reference SA Series High-End In-Wall Speakers (26/4/2007)

Lutron launches new wireless technology at CEDIA Expo (26/4/2007)

A+K and Stewart relationship goes from strength to strength (20/4/2007)

ELAN Home Systems Announces Addition of THP801C and THP802C to TheaterPoint Family (20/4/2007)

Environment Agency urges producers to continue to sign up for WEEE schemes (20/4/2007)

HD DVD Gains Momentum Across Europe (20/4/2007)

Frost and Sullivan: Wireless Technology Propels Expansion of European Residential Security Market (20/4/2007)

Sony Announce Two New Additions to the 'BRAVIA' TV Range (18/4/2007)

Sony introduces the 'BRAVIA' AW-Series home projectors (18/4/2007)

Sony launches new range of HDD/DVD recorders (18/4/2007)

Sony launches 'invisble' home theatre (18/4/2007)

IOGEAR Simplifies Home Entertainment Connections With World's First True Automatic HDMI Switch (18/4/2007)

GE Security's Launch of Advanced Residential Intercom and Audio System Integration Sets Stage for Whole-House Control System (16/4/2007)

Axiom Audio Unveils Little, Mighty Epicenter EP400 Intelligent DSP Subwoofer (16/4/2007)

In-Stat: Nascent Home Network Storage Market Continues Rapid Growth (16/4/2007)

SMC's New Ethernet/Powerline/Coax Hybrid Desktop Adapters Offer Flexibility for Easy Video, Voice and Broadband Distribution (16/4/2007)

DSL Dominates Global Broadband Subscriber Growth - 66% of the 281 million broadband subscribers choose DSL (16/4/2007)

Siemens integrate EIB technology into its Crabtree Platinum range of wiring accessories (14/4/2007)

Siemens Showcase EIB/DALI Lighting Control for the Home (14/4/2007)

A+K Home introduces complete 1080p home cinema package (14/4/2007)

DLP Projection Technology Goes Even More Mobile (14/4/2007)

Tenvera launches the Home Fibre IP Solution (14/4/2007)

World renowned experts join forces with Hometech Middle East (13/4/2007)

Anvil Sound Display specialises in custom built speaker stands (13/4/2007)

Kaleidescape Unveils New 3U Server (13/4/2007)

HD-VMD Available in Europe Through French Connection, MCA Technology (13/4/2007)

CEDIA on Show - Looking Forward to Expo 2007 (13/4/2007)

RTI Unveils C2C Initiative (9/4/2007)

Netvue offers IPTV player for Macs (9/4/2007)

Cortexa Technology Announces Expanded Features for Cortexa 'My Home' Solution (9/4/2007)

NetStreams Announces Publication of Patent Application for IP Speakers (9/4/2007)

Lyngdorf Audio ApS Acquires Kuusama Design Oy (9/4/2007)

New DHTI+ Certification for Home Technology Integrators Now Available from CompTIA and Consumer Electronics Association (6/4/2007)

New Appliances Powered by Sensory Chip Talk and Listen (6/4/2007)

Smart-e appoints German distributor prodyTel (6/4/2007)

Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Approves DisplayPort Version 1.1 (6/4/2007)

CES Best of Innovations from 2007 to be showcased at Hometech Middle East (6/4/2007)

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