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Standard DVDs Outsell Both HD-DVD and Blu-ray Discs Combined
 While video hardware suppliers continue to re-adjust plans on the Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD front, consumers appear to be more than content with conventional DVD players, according to recent figures by the Digital Entertainment Group(DEG). Consumer Electronics Daily reports that the first quarter of 2007 was the strongest Q1 in the history of DVD hardware and software sales. more>>
In Depth
From Playroom to Theater Retreat
 The Home Theaters by Design project was a renovation to a lower-level playroom of their client's home. The Home Theaters by Design team is proud of the fact that all phases of the design, installation, and construction were completed by their company. All acoustical design and treatment, including all of the trim and millwork, were done inhouse. They worked very closely with the clients to design the room to meet their specific needs and tastes. more>>
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New Products
Carlon Work Plate Simplifies In-home Entertainment
 The Carlon RDV 3-Gang Old Work Plate, part number SC300PRB, is designed to accommodate the wires, cables, and cords used with flatpanel display installations. It features a two-gang low-voltage opening and a one-gang opening for an outlet/switch box (boxes, devices, and plates not included). more>>
Compact Interactive Voting Keypad for Advanced Audience Response Apps
 Fleetwood is adding a new group response system to its popular Reply product family in June 2007: the Reply CRS7200 keypad. Combining the CRS7200 wireless handheld keypads and a CRS970 base station creates a versatile two-way interactive voting system. The keypad features multiple interactive modes of operation more>>
Millenia 20: Three Front-channel Speakers in One Enclosure
 The Paradigm Millenia 20 Trio loudspeaker system packs three front-channel speakers into one enclosure. Nine drivers make up the horizontal array which includes left, center, and right speakers designed to mount beneath a flatpanel display. more>>
Onkyo TX-SR805 Supports DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Digital Plus
 Onkyo's TX-SR805 audio/video receiver is one of four THX-certified receivers in the company's 2007 lineup and one of three bearing the THX Ultra brand. The TX-SR805 is HDMI 1.3a-compatible, which includes support for DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Digital Plus. Connections include three HDMI 1.3a inputs and a USB port. The TX-SR805 is capable of accommodating single-cable pure-digital audio and video transfer from HDMI sources, including 1080p and Deep-Color. more>>
Vidikron Projects True 2.35:1 Widescreen Movie Experience
 The Vidikron Vision Model 150 projector is based on a new Texas Instruments three-chip DLP light engine and a xenon 1.2kW LightAmp system. Native resolution of the projector is 1920x1080p. The Model 150 received THX video display certification and is said to meet ISF calibration standards for video performance. more>>
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