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2008 Pick Hit Award Winners

By Trevor Boyer

At InfoComm 08—as with any tradeshow—technological innovations generated the bulk of the buzz on the show floor. But with so much to see, and so much misplaced hype, it's easy to forget what was introduced last year in a different package—or to miss the truly revolutionary little I/O box. ...

Bringing Control to the Classroom

By Linda Seid Frembes

The problem facing many K-12 classrooms these days is integrating its AV products effectively. A classroom may have all the AV tools--such as a projector, DVD player, iPod, document camera, interactive whiteboard, and classroom computer--but lacks an affordable control system that brings a cohesive ease of use...

Installation Profile: THX at Home

By Dan Daley

The remarkable When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions series on The Discovery Channel earlier this year reminded viewers of one of the sore points of those...

InfoComm 08 in Review

By Trevor Boyer

InfoComm 08 was a packed and energetic show, with important technology on display in all categories video, audio, AV, and various types of related gear....

Technology Showcase: Handheld Device Integration

By Bennett Liles

One need look no further than the nearest living-room coffee table to find one of the most revolutionary devices to impact modern communication: the remote...

Picture This: The New Format War?

By Jeff Sauer

At CES this past January, there were several companies talking about wireless HD video. And why not? The advantages are clear: Fewer cables in the home,...

Sound Advice: The Media Room Arrives

By Dan Daley

Builders have been reporting lately that home theaters are increasingly being left out of new-home construction plans as a cost-cutting measure. However,...

The Buzz: Installation Spotlight: Scott Residence, Sedona, Ariz.

By Jack Kontney

Many traditional integration firms shy away from residential installations, largely because the electronics don't conform to the norms of pro AV connectivity....

CEDIA Preview

By Jack Kontney

As the CEDIA Expo arrives at the Colorado Convention Center in early September, more than 25,000 designers, integrators, architects, and builders are...

Suffolk County Community College Goes Digital

By Linda Seid Frembes

At its recently unveiled Digital Television Studio Complex, Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) in Selden, N.Y., is well on its way to fulfilling a three-year digital-technology-upgrade plan. The two-year college is nationally known for its advanced radio and television production program, which was founded in 1968...