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Invision Express celebrates first anniversary (3/6/3009)

Stand B12, CEDIA UK Expo 2009

Twelve months after its inception, Invision Express is busy gearing up for its biggest CEDIA Expo yet. Following the news that Pioneer will withdraw from plasma production in 2010, Invision Express will be taking along an even larger range of displays for installers to choose from. These options include super slim TVs from Sharp and Sony, TVs from Philips, Samsung's new LED series and Panasonic professional displays. The latter in particular offers some terrific products for the CI sector. Mark Taylor, sales and marketing manager, Invision Express, explains: "Professional displays carry a more comprehensive warranty than their consumer counterparts. We also find that the connectivity options on the commercial displays make them ideal for residential environments. Unlike most consumer TVs, the vast majority of commercial displays can be integrated into home automation systems through RS232 without the need for any unsightly IR equipment."

Taylor continues: "Although Panasonic's displays have been designed with the corporate market in mind, they still feature most of the company's video friendly features such as the Real Black Drive system, HD resolutions and inputs, Motion Pattern noise reduction and 16-bit colour processing. This means that displays that are principally classified for commercial use can be very practical for installation into residential, home cinema and marine environments."

Invision Express complements the home technology systems that Invision UK offers, such as the NetStreams' DigiLinX audio, video and control system. Here is a quick summary of the highlights on Invision stand B12:

Invision Express

Your 'one-stop' source for Plasma/LCD TVs, Projectors, Projection Screens, Home Cinema Electronics, Universal Remote Controls, Audio/Video Cables and Professional Mounting Solutions. With a massive selection of industry-leading brands in stock, we offer a unique combination of market experience, personal service, and technical expertise. Whether you place your orders online or by phone/fax, Invision Express is the quickest, hassle-free way to purchase products for your next home cinema installation.

ReQuest

ReQuest's next generation 1 Terabyte V5 Media Server stores over 100 movies, 20,000 songs and thousands of photos right out of the box - with additional storage available through the use of inexpensive NAS. Add ReQuest's Intelligent Media Client (IMC) to create a complete entertainment system including multi-room music, video, photos and web-based widgets such as weather, share prices and web cams.

NetStreams

The NetStreams DigiLinX Multi-Room Audio, Video and Control System delivers the ultimate A/V experience by distributing High Definition audio and video over TCP/IP networks. Combining content and control signals in one data stream, DigiLinX offers unprecedented levels of performance, functionality and expandability, benefiting both accredited installers and homeowners with lower costs for set-up, configuration, installation and support. NetStreams is a smart investment.

NaimNet

Comprising a range of high performance audio products, developed by Naim Audio specifically for custom installation, the NaimNet proposition is unique. Your client can easily access and enjoy their music and true high fidelity sound from room to room, effortlessly controlled from the NaimNet user interface. NaimNet will also integrate seamlessly with lighting, heating and security systems. NaimNet's audiophile-grade music servers and the Quad DAB/FM tuner are now available from Invision UK and debut on stand B12.

Monster

Whether you are wiring for an integrated home cinema and main audio/video system or pre-wiring for home automation, Monster Custom Installation products - available exclusively from Invision UK - provide a complete solution for AV installers. For HDMI, Monster designs its advanced speed-rated cables to meet and exceed the highest of HDMI standards, delivering the highest levels of high definition performance, so you know what you're installing.

RTI

Offering integrated solutions for residential, commercial and marine markets, RTI (Remote Technologies Incorporated) is the leading manufacturer of innovative and intuitive control devices for installed electronic systems. RTI's award-winning products - including handheld and in-wall universal system controllers, central processors and accessories, programmed via RTI's renowned Integration Designer software - are sold exclusively through professional installers.

Waterfall Audio

Waterfall Audio's stunning and highly contemporary Hurricane EVO speakers make their debut at this year's CEDIA Expo. Designed with the residential custom installer in mind and with a selection of optional coloured grilles available, these on-wall satellite speakers provide the ideal solution for homeowners and interior designers who are searching for no-compromise multi-room audio/home cinema acoustic performance and exclusive design.

PS Audio

PS Audio's new PowerPlay 9000 Power Conditioner features a web controllable power centre that not only cleans and protects but also provides access and control to connected equipment. Via the internet, the PowerPlay reports all of its status including THD, line voltage, current and everything you need to know about the quality of your client's AC power, tracked daily and available on a custom web page.

ThemeScene

ThemeScene will showcase their new HD82 Home Cinema Projector at this year's CEDIA Expo. This astonishing Full HD projector provides your client with a truly astounding cinematic experience and delivers crystal clear images of unrivalled quality by incorporating the latest DLP technology. Designed for installation flexibility, Optoma's PureShift lens system enables the vertical and horizontal position of the projected image to be adjusted without moving the position of the projector.

Polk Audio

Polk now offers over 40 models of custom installation loudspeakers and subwoofers to address virtually every application need. A new favourite with specialist UK installers and designed for installations where space is limited or where there is no room rear speakers, the innovative SurroundBar Series speakers uses patented SDA Surround Digital Technology to achieve high performance single-speaker surround sound from one slim speaker.

Logitech

Designed with the custom installer in mind and powered by the world's largest A/V control database of entertainment equipment, Logitech's flagship Harmony 1100 Advanced Universal Remote is equipped with RF capability and delivers powerful home entertainment control through a customisable, full-colour touch-screen interface. Logitech's award-winning Squeezebox, Duet, and Transporter network music players are also showcased at this year's Cedia Expo and make their debut on the Invision UK stand.

Parasound

Delivering reliability, innovative design and loaded with numerous features above and beyond most other high quality AV components in today's custom installation market, Parasound's award winning Halo Series and Z Series Ultra Compact electronic "half-rack" width products have set a new benchmark for true high-end audio performance. Parasound's exclusive distributor is Invision UK - stand B12.

Pakedge Pakedge make their debut at CEDIA Expo this year. A brand new addition to Invision UK's expanding product portfolio, Pakedge create innovative networking products, including Ultra High Power Wireless Access Points and Managed Ethernet Switches, designed for custom AV installers who demand performance, features and reliability. Make sure that you visit Stand B12 to see these exciting new products.

Vogel's

Vogel's is recognised worldwide as the industry's expert in the design and manufacture of professional mounting solutions for LCD/Plasma TVs, projectors and audio/video equipment. With innovative products designed for residential custom installers, Vogel's makes it easy to find the perfect match between a flat screen and a specific mount. To find out more, visit Vogel's distributor, Invision UK on stand B12.

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