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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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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>>

In Depth
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>>

Reel-Exchange
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
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>>

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>>

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>>

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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