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Mitsubishi Reveals 2008 Digital TV Lineup
The contest to reshape the digital TV continues. Mitsubishi has unveiled its 2008 TV lineup, including three statement categories: its long-awaited LaserVue TV, a new 3D TV/PC solution, and an integrated sound system for LCD TVs.

Scheduled for delivery to Mitsubishi Diamond dealers in the third quarter, the 65in. LaserVue redefines the color red for TV viewing. At a product preview in New York, company officials showed off the 65in. TV, which is based on a DLP engine, pitting it against a Sharp 65in. LCD and a Pioneer 60in. Kuro plasma model. The stunning red reproduction made the LCD and plasma models pale to orange by comparison. The company says LaserVue produces 200 percent of the color gamut. Although Mitsubishi execs touted contrast, brightness and sharpness as well, the competing flatpanel displays appeared a bit sharper than the LaserVue during our demo. more>>

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Top Story: Connected Home
Coming Home to Windows Home Server, Part 7
I began a Windows Home Server (WHS) column earlier this year with the phrase “Welcome Home.” The idea was to get you to start thinking about your home network in new and exciting ways. Many of the things we want to do, or should do, on our home network are now within everyone’s reach. You can come home and safely save important files, and you can back up and restore with ease. You can even keep track of which PCs are at risk.

But what if you aren’t at home? Many of us have the luxury of working from home part time, but many more are travelers that spend little time in our home offices. What can WHS offer such road warriors? The answer is remote access. more>>

Installation News
SE2 Labs Installation Tour Rolls Across the U.S.
The next stop for the luxurious, all-in-one ITC One home-theater console is July 17 in Seattle. SE2 Labs, manufacturer of the groundbreaking Integrated Theater Console, is embarking on a five-city U.S. dealer education and recruitment tour. At each stop on the tour, SE2 Labs will host demos and information sessions aimed at educating dealers about the award-winning ITC One. The customizable, comprehensive product, the first of its kind for the residential AV installation industry, greatly simplifies the process of choosing, integrating, installing and using a wide variety of home entertainment components. The ITC One provides a profitable and repeatable install model for dealers. more>>

New Products
SP Controls Introduces PixiePlus Controller, Programming Wand
SP Controls has announced the new PixiePlus, an advanced version of the company’s popular Pixie AV device controller. The PixiePlus increases user options with advanced features such as RS-232 control, automatic device shutdown after a period of inactivity, and an optional realtime clock module which enables shutdown at a specific time of day. The device also provides for a security code, comprised of a sequence of button presses on the PixiePlus panel, that prevent unauthorized use of the AV system. Users have a choice of up to eight control buttons for setting up the PixiePlus panel. more>>

AMX Launches IPTV Solution
AMX has acquired Atrium Group Developments, a UK-based software company providing video content-management systems. As part of this acquisition, AMX also launched Atrium’s seventh-generation IPTV solution. Rebranded Vision2, the solution is a modular and fully integrated video capture, management, and broadcast system for delivering live, on-demand and/or scheduled video. AMX is demonstrated Vision2 at InfoComm 08. more>>

Now Shipping, StereoStone Features new Fountain Speaker at 2008 CEDIA Expo
StereoStone, a leader in American-made architectural outdoor weatherproof speakers, is proud to announce that it will feature its new Fountain Speaker at the 2008 CEDIA Expo, held in Denver from Sept. 4-7 at the Colorado Convention Center, booth 223. Now shipping and with a MSRP of $599.95, StereoStone’s Fountain Speaker is a high-performance 250W audio system enclosed in a working water fountain. more>>

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