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NuVision Leads the Way to Luxury
New York, NY--Nestled in Manhattan’s ultra-hip Meatpacking District, the plush Library room of the Soho House hotel set the scene for the ...
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eSOMMELIER Concierge Service
How do you rate the Concierge Service? On a scale of one to 10, I would give it a 10. The eSommelier Concierge service...
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Energy Audit Essentials
Helping Your Green-Conscious Clients Find An Energy Specialist When discussing switching out amps and TVs for more energy-efficient gear, modifying a control system with...
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Mounting and Enclosure Innovations
It’s quite obvious that certain sectors of the market have been hit harder than others during the current U.S.recession, but instead of hiding and...
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CEDIA Partner Location Training Update
A new one-of-a-kind partnership with Digital Sales Group/david llc will allow professionals in the northeast to access technical training and business education from CEDIA...
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Bowers & Wilkins
We give the CCM 818 speakers a nine out of 10. They are amazingly full range and handle power well. Dialogue clarity is superb....
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Pulse: Consumers Are Staying Home, Not Cutting Cable
Alexandria, VA — New Pulse research shows that, even though more than seven out of 10 (71 %) U.S. households think that the economy...
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DNP Denmark
Supernova Flex Front Projection Screen How would you rate the dnp Supernova Flex? It would get a 10 rating from myself as well as...
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Esommelier
Concierge Service How do you rate the Concierge Service? On a scale of one to 10, I would give it a 10. The eSommelier...
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Snell Acoustics IW C7 In-Wall Loudspeaker
How do you rate the IW C7?I would rate the IW C7 a solid 8.5 out of 10, because I do not think any...
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Reducing Home Energy
The Integrator’s Integral Role In The Greening Of America The residential systems industry, which has long been acclaimed for supplying expensive toys to rich...
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Turning Down the Noise (expanded web version)
There’s a better way to fix power-quality issues “Let the future tell the truth, and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments....
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VIZIO Reports Record-Setting Quarter
Irvine, CA — VIZIO, the mass-market retail supplier of plasma and LCD HDTVs nationwide has announced that its 2008 4th quarter sales accounted for...
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Q&A: Peter Wellikoff, CEO, Meridian America
Last December Meridian acquired media server innovator, Sooloos, then led by Peter Wellikoff. Over the last couple of months, as the companies have coalesced,...
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Post ISE Views and Blues
I returned earlier this week from Amsterdam (Integrated Systems Europe Show) with a case of the flu, but a generally bright out look...
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CEDIA Offers Hands-On EST Boot Camp and Business Training in East Coast
Indianapolis, IN — Expanding the pool of qualified and trained technicians is imperative to the success of CEDIA member businesses and the electronic systems...
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An Early Dispatch from ISE
If you are an avid watcher of the news, it is difficult to avoid the doomsday prophecies. To go by those nightly reports...
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Marantz VP-11S2 1080p DLP Projector by Jon Summer
How do you rate the VP-11S2?A 10. The Marantz VP-11S2 is virtually set up out of the box and is extremely reliable. For what...
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Death to DRM
Digital rights management--the dirtiest term to ever be used in the same sentence as "digital download"--is finally showing signs of extinction, at least...
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Why a Residential Systems International
As many of you might know by now, Residential Systems has launched an international version of itself with the appropriate...
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In-Wall & In-Ceiling Speaker Innovations 2009
Music is the heart and soul of a home; it’s what makes rooms come alive and makes parties last deep into the night (or...
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Upcoming CEDIA University Events
CEDIA University will deliver dozens of events in 2009 designed to help industry professionals build their skill sets and strengthen their businesses. Highlights include...
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Monster Cable, Monster Mini Golf Kiss and Make Up
Amid the hubbub of CES last week, it was easy to miss the fact that Monster Cable 's Noel Lee brokered a...
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Consider the Alternative
As revenues in the residential systems industry decline due to the slowdown in home building and cautious consumer spending, smart electronic systems contractors are...
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Outsourcing Intelligence
CEDIA's professional services members, commonly known as consultants, marketing and public relations firms, and designers, represent a crosssection of independent companies and professionals who...
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Survey: Fiber Optic Providers are Leading Choices for “Triple-Play” Services
Yonkers, NY — Consumers looking to cut costs without sacrificing satisfaction for Internet, television, and telephone service should consider bundling with Verizon FiOS or...
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Stewart Filmscreen Rep Creates Texas Showroom
With the shadow of a recession engulfing the future plans of many businesses nationwide, it is always impressive and heartening to get...
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Talking Up the iPhone… One More Time
I tend to refrain from saying things like, “This is the best thing. Ever,” mostly because shortly thereafter said...
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CEDIA University on the Road to Partner with Capitol Sales Learning Institute for Regional Outreach in 2009
Indianapolis, IN — Accessible, affordable and relevant CEDIA University education is one of CEDIA’s staple offerings to its members and the industry. CEDIA University’s...
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SI: Black Diamond Projection Screen
I would definitely rate this as an A-plus product compared with what is currently available on the market. The combination of performance and price...
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REVENEW SYSTEMS: Online Toolbox Platform
I rate the Online Toolbox a 9.5. By and large the Revenew Online Toolbox is easyto- use. It is comprehensive, delivers the right information...
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Making Key Connections
Industry members took notice when CEDIA’s 2008 Electronic Lifestyles Forum sold out this past April. The response from within the electronic systems industry as...
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Meridian: MF10 1080p HD Projector
The MF10 provides the superb quality of an A to A-plus projector. In relation to other projectors on the market, after definite and direct...
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Seasonal Spectacle in Grand Central Highlights LCD Technology and Green Collar Jobs
New York, NY -- All this month, commuters through New York City’s Grand Central Station will be treated to the annual Kaleidoscope Light...
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Optoma Shows Another Use for a Napkin
Digital projection and display manufacturer Optoma is making the rounds this week in New York to get the word out about...
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CEDIA Management Conference 2009: Strategy = Sustainability
CEDIA’s highly successful 2008 Management Conference, which drew record attendance and elicited great feedback, will no doubt be a tough act to follow. But...
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CEDIA Taps ‘Sugar’ for Management Conference
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard will deliver a keynote presentation at CEDIA’s annual Management Conference, which will be held at Carefree Resort &...
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Control4, Panasonic Tap into Phones
Panasonic, which most of us find notable for its consumer electronics, took this rainy and windy Thursday in New York City to highlight...
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Netflix Finally Recognizes Mac Users
As an advocate of the mail order DVD rental site, Netflix , i was thrilled to learn last week that the company...
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Polk Audio Fans Show Love and Affection
In these finicky consumer times, for a manufacturer to have diehard loyalists is a wondrous thing in and of itself, but Polk Audio's...
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CEDIA Management Conference 2009
CEDIA’s 2008 Management Conference, which drew record attendance and elicited positive feedback, will no doubt be a tough act to follow. But now is...