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Launching April 2007, the all-new Reel-Exchange.com will connect you with film and
video professionals, job/hiring opportunities, and potential global
collaborations for your next production.Go to www.reel-exchange.com/first2know to be among the
first to know more about Reel-Exchange.com.
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Top Story
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HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc Battle
Net Video
Toshiba sliced $100 off the price of its HD DVD
players effective April 1, a month after Sony announced it would ship a
$599 Blu-ray Disc player to dealers this fall. According to a report in
Investor's Business Daily citing NPD Group figures, prices for HD DVD
players could sink to $299 by Christmas. more>>
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In Depth
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Building an Intuitive Home
Theater
The client wanted to achieve control and automation of
lighting, shades, audio, video, security, and HVAC systems while keeping
the interfaces extremely easy to use. The bonus room was to be kept as a
multi-purpose room, while still delivering a great surround sound
experience. The owner also wanted to showcase current technology more>>
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Reel-Exchange
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Reel-Exchange is
Coming.
This April, Sound & Video Contractor bridges
the gap between content creation and content display, bringing content
creators together with content buyers through a whole new website: Reel-Exchange.com. Reel-Exchange will give you a
virtual space to post, search, collaborate, and connect with fellow
industry professionals, whether you are creating and/or buying training
videos, kiosk content, digital signage material, worship content, or
museum and theme park content.
Reel-Exchange will launch this April. If you would like to be among the
first to know more about this exciting new communication tool, go to
www.reel-exchange.com/first2know. By registering
at the site, you will receive the latest updates and be part of a select
group to receive a special offer before Reel-Exchange launches.
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New Products
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Audioaccess Introduces iPod-,
XM-, and Sirius-integrated Home Theater System
The W.H.E.N. (Whole-House Entertainment Network) from
Audioaccess is an integrated home theater, multi-room audio/video, and
in-home communications system for custom residential installations.
Whole-house paging and intercom functions complement audio and video
monitoring and can be programmed using the W.H.E.N. on-screen system. more>>
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Niles Audio Delivers
Voice-Matched Loudspeakers
The Niles Audio StageFront Home Theater Solutions is a
line of loudspeakers designed for home theater applications. The series
includes in-wall and cabinet models that are voice-matched to deliver
consistent sound quality regardless of speaker type, enabling installers
to take a mix-and-match approach to home theater design without
compromising sound quality. more>>
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Epson Unveils $2,999 1080p
Front-Projector Display
Epson announced a new 3LCD front projector: the Epson
PowerLite Home Cinema 1080, which not only delivers amazing video
performance and visual impact, but is also the industry's first to do so
at the price point of $2,999. Designed to maximize the viewing
experiences of virtually any high-definition content, the Epson
PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 can produce display sizes up to 120in., which
is more than eight times the display area of a 40in. big screen
television. more>>
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Niveus Media Pro Series Packs
in Power and Functionality
The Niveus Media Pro series Windows Vista Media Center
PCs offer 1080p playback via HD DVD. The n9 and n7 incorporate Intel
Viiv technology, Intel Core 2 Duo processors, Nvidia GeForce 8 series
graphics, and HDMI outputs. more>>
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