HiddenWires newsletter - 6 June 2007

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Newsletter - 6 June 2007 - New Technology
It's now only three weeks to go before the CEDIA UK Expo opens its doors at ExCeL, London. The HiddenWires special CEDIA UK Expo 2007 news section already offers the most extensive preview available and we have some embargoed information that will be added nearer the time - so make sure you check back to see the latest additions. The HiddenWires@CEDIA UK Expo 2007 print supplement will also be distributed at the show and online as a PDF just before the event. If you're attending, please visit us at stand F1 - we want to hear your feedback and ideas. May turned out to be a very interesting, if very hot, month as we visited Dubai to launch Residential Technology Middle East magazine at the HomeTech and PALME shows, with our partner AV Specialist. Anyone interested in this region can read the digital version online. Despite an incredible amount of building - you really do have to see it to believe it - the residential installation industry is in its infancy. Yes, there are equipment suppliers and installers doing extremely good business, but there is a huge need for information and education in order to grow the industry as a whole. As the only trade publication in the region, Residential Technology Middle East intends to take a lead role and if you would like to be involved please let us know. Our feature this month is New Technology, and is sponsored by COMPUTERLINKS. We have four articles covering whether the Vista Media Center is ready for multiroom installations, technology trends, how HVAC can be green, and the evolution of DLP. We also have a case study of a smart home installation in Madrid. Finally, we'd like to welcome AMX as a Silver sponsor.
Articles Feature: New Technology 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: Is Vista Media Center Ready for Multiroom Installations? By John Turner, COMPUTERLINKS (4/6/2007) Technology Trends By Steve Martin, Martin Kleiser (4/6/2007) Going Green with HVAC By Dave Robinson, Sensible Heat (4/6/2007) The Evolution of DLP By Adam Kunzman, Texas Instruments (4/6/2007) [go to articles page]  Case studies Smart Home Installation in Exclusive Madrid Residence By Jorge Ruiz-Olivares Pérez, TELDOM (4/6/2007) [go to case studies page]  News Sponsor: BMB Electronics Excellent service, great brands, large stocks and extensive experience from people who understand the business, makes BMB Europe's leading Custom and Home Electronics supplier. Priority news: BMB Electronics BV and Martek UK Ltd Consolidate Pan European Distribution Under New Common Logo and Company Name (4/6/2007) The new Beamax X-series Dellegno Projection Screen offers Large Screen Experience with Living Room-Friendly Design (21/5/2007) Artcoustic Expands Its Speaker Line with Diablo Sub Panel Professional Subwoofer (24/5/2007) Weibel Lift Launches the Most Shallow and Precise Home Projector Lift Ever (31/5/2007) dnp's Supernova Optical Screens Break the Front-Projection Barrier (5/6/2007) Other news: Sony Unveils Whole House High-Definition Video Distribution System (5/6/2007) Linn launches new AKURATE System (4/6/2007) Planar Acquires Runco International (23/5/2007) HomePNA Certifies Products, Reference Designs for Multimedia Home Networking (13/5/2007) Which.co.uk survey shows consumers confused about picture quality (8/5/2007) 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 announces its Accredited Installer one-day training programmes [go to training page]  Books Save up to 30% on the titles in our book store: Linux Smart Homes for Dummies (August 2006) Building a Digital Home Entertainment Network - Multimedia in Every Room (January 2005) [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: 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 CEDIA US Expo 2007 Training: 4-9 September 2007 Exhibition: 5-9 September 2007 Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO, USA Install India 4-6 October 2007 Bombay Exhibition Centre (NSE Complex), Mumbai, India [go to events page]

This edition's news in full:

Sony Unveils Whole House High-Definition Video Distribution System (5/6/2007)

Hometech Middle East Experiences Explosive Growth with the Largest Event in Show History (5/6/2007)

Reportlinker.com: The Future Digital Home: New Technologies, Growth Strategies and Customer Uptake (5/6/2007)

ELAN Home Systems Gets Connected with Lutron Electronics through New 2-Way Control (5/6/2007)

Sony expands AV receiver range with performance, convenience and connectivity (5/6/2007)

APAD - Crestron's Wheel of Fortune (5/6/2007)

The Multi-Room Company Reintroduces Audioquest to the UK Market (5/6/2007)

dnp's Supernova Optical Screens Break the Front-Projection Barrier (5/6/2007)

Weibel Lift Introduces Shallow, Precision Home Projector Lift at CEDIA UK Expo (5/6/2007)

Ivory Egg EXPOse KNX Knowledge (5/6/2007)

Linn launches new AKURATE System (4/6/2007)

PALME India Set to Grow by 25% (4/6/2007)

NAD Showcases its 2007 Custom Installation Line-Up (4/6/2007)

NAD Introduces New T585 Universal DVD Player (4/6/2007)

Logitech Brings Streamed Music to European Music Lovers (4/6/2007)

Fujitsu Introduces Two New Large Sized Plasmas to its 51 Series Plasmavision Range (4/6/2007)

DMi Launches New Escient Music Manager with iPod Dock (4/6/2007)

AMX demonstrates its advanced control solutions at CEDIA Expo 2007 (4/6/2007)

COMPUTERLINKS Shows HD Movies over IP into Multiple rooms (4/6/2007)

BMB Electronics BV and Martek UK Ltd Consolidate Pan European Distribution Under New Common Logo and Company Name (4/6/2007)

SpeakerCraft UK debut of the AIM Cinema DiPole in-wall loudspeaker at CEDIA UK Expo (1/6/2007)

SpeakerCraft announces UK debut of the AIM Cinema in-wall loudspeaker at CEDIA UK Expo (1/6/2007)

SpeakerCraft announces UK debut of the AIM 'DT' series in-ceiling loudspeakers at CEDIA UK Expo (1/6/2007)

SpeakerCraft announces UK debut of the AIM LCR3 in-wall loudspeakers at CEDIA UK Expo (1/6/2007)

SpeakerCraft announces UK debut of the AIM wide in-ceiling loudspeakers at CEDIA UK Expo (1/6/2007)

SpeakerCraft's TIME loudspeaker will advance, rotate and retract at a ceiling location according to a range of presets (1/6/2007)

SpeakerCraft's intuitive MODE room-control interface displays iPod and other source content in brilliant colour (1/6/2007)

Chief's New FUSION Mobile Carts and Stands Maximize Flat Panel Display Technology (1/6/2007)

KEF Showcases the fivetwo series at CEDIA Expo 2007 (1/6/2007)

Sensible Heat and Netstreams DigiLinx - integration completed! (1/6/2007)

Weibel Lift Launches the Most Shallow and Precise Home Projector Lift Ever (31/5/2007)

Zetex and NAD Electronics Unveil Collaboration in the Development of High-Performance Digital Audio Amplifiers (31/5/2007)

Audio Authority Launches New Products at CEDIA Expo 2007 (31/5/2007)

Helvar Showcases Lighting Control Solutions at CEDIA Expo 2007 (31/5/2007)

H2M8 announces a range of new products for home automation systems and latest expansion plans (31/5/2007)

Bjurab UK exhibits for first time under new name (29/5/2007)

Living Control debuts WaterPad waterproof controller (29/5/2007)

Living Control's 'TouchStone' remote puts multi-room control in the palm of your hand (29/5/2007)

Monitor Audio Debuts 'Controlled Performance' Models of Hi-Fidelity Architectural Speakers (29/5/2007)

Invision UK expands technology view at CEDIA Expo (29/5/2007)

DF Solutions Showcases the HD iDyl Multiroom Media Server (29/5/2007)

Planar introduces new 1080p LCD thin displays at CEDIA UK EXPO 2007 (29/5/2007)

Living Control launches new generation of MusicBox servers at CEDIA UK Expo (29/5/2007)

A+K defines true Home Cinema with double feature at CEDIA Expo (29/5/2007)

Furman Introduces Elegant New Reference Series Power Conditioners for European Market at CEDIA Expo (29/5/2007)

Artcoustic Expands Its Speaker Line with Diablo Sub Panel Professional Subwoofer (24/5/2007)

Planar Acquires Runco International (23/5/2007)

Marantz unveils SA-7S1 flagship, reference standard stereo Super Audio CD player (23/5/2007)

Imerge Marks 10th Anniversary and Unveils New Servers at CEDIA Expo (23/5/2007)

Living Control's multiroom entertainment system is the first to interface with a new generation of Internet Tablets (23/5/2007)

Monitor Audio Debuts 'Directed Theatre' In-Ceiling Models at the CEDIA UK Expo 2007 (23/5/2007)

AWE Showcases Latest Additions to its Portfolio of Market Leading Brands and Offers Installers the Drive of their Lives! (23/5/2007)

Algolith Upgrades Software for Popular Mosquito Home Theater Video Enhancer (21/5/2007)

Semtech Supports ONE-NET Initiative, Bringing Transceiver Expertise to Open Standard for Low-Power Wireless (21/5/2007)

HomePNA Membership Exceeds 40 Companies (21/5/2007)

Bowers & Wilkins' new Signature Diamond pushes the boundaries of technology and design (21/5/2007)

The new Beamax X-series Dellegno Projection Screen offers Large Screen Experience with Living Room-Friendly Design (21/5/2007)

Internet Home Alliance Releases Digital Kitchen Study Results (17/5/2007)

Launch of 1394-Equipped Blu-Ray Optical Products Demonstrates FireWire's Major Role in New High-Definition Revolution (17/5/2007)

Bring real-life closer with LG's new 1080P Full HD LCD TVs (17/5/2007)

Don't watch it, live it: LG drives design innovation with new plasma range (17/5/2007)

Strategy Analytics: DRM Must Be Redefined In Wake of Apple/EMI (17/5/2007)

MED Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary of MIT, the unlimited access training program for D-Tools (15/5/2007)

Motorola research: Almost half of Europe already watching TV on the web (15/5/2007)

ELAN Home Systems' VIA!migo iPod Integration Dock Now Shipping (15/5/2007)

HomePlug Powerline Alliance Gains Global Momentum (15/5/2007)

In-Stat: Internet Content Changing Home Networking Picture for Providers (15/5/2007)

HomePNA Certifies Products, Reference Designs for Multimedia Home Networking (13/5/2007)

Niles Releases StageFront Home Theater Solutions (13/5/2007)

Version 3.1 of Lagotek Home Intelligence Platform bridges gap between whole home control and distributed audio/video control (13/5/2007)

ZVOX introduces single-cabinet home theater with built-in subwoofers (13/5/2007)

Audio Design Associates Introduces SWAN: a Modular Distributed Audio System (13/5/2007)

Philips Lumileds Leads Response to Lighting Industry Needs with New Reliability Analysis Tools for Power LEDs (11/5/2007)

Paul Lee-Kemp and Peter O'Brien return at Sevenoaks (11/5/2007)

Smart-e offers new upgraded SNX-4x4 matrix for home entertainment systems (11/5/2007)

Advanced Home Automation Systems from BPT at CEDIA Expo 2007 (11/5/2007)

Total Home Technology - Crestron Leads the Way at CEDIA 2007 (11/5/2007)

Industry Leaders Discuss Simplifying High-Definition Home Networks (10/5/2007)

Strategy Analytics: Global Online Music Augments to $2.7 Billion in 2007 (10/5/2007)

Planet Waves Announces Ni Series Cable and Connectors (10/5/2007)

Chord launches Crimson interconnect (10/5/2007)

D&M Europe Launches Dedicated Division for CI Market at CEDIA Expo (10/5/2007)

Looking forward to a strong and exciting IFA 2007 (8/5/2007)

Which.co.uk survey shows consumers confused about picture quality (8/5/2007)

Integrated Systems Europe reports record sales for ISE 2008 with 90% of booth space sold nine months before the event (8/5/2007)

Projecta expands range of tensioned screens with the HomeScreen Deluxe (8/5/2007)

Silent Gliss Launches the 2350 Motorised Roman Blind at CEDIA Expo (8/5/2007)

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