ATLANTA, GA – March 12, 2010 – Digital Projection Inc. (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems, announced the appointment of Phil Laney as Director of Simulation and Visualization. Laney brings over 13 years of experience selling display products and integrated display solutions for flight simulation, maritime simulation, fire arms simulation, air traffic control simulation, driving simulation, and planetarium applications. In addition to his extensive career configuring the highest performance display systems for these demanding applications, Laney has an additional seven years of IT support-related experience. Laney has already commenced working directly within the visualization and simulation market on behalf of DPI. more

Professional Products, Inc. (PPI), an industry leader in designing and integrating advanced video, audio, data and control systems has completed a state-of-the-art multimedia production facility for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This new facility allows TSA to produce and distribute vital private and public information through the use of high definition video and the expansion of production capacity. PPI designed, engineered and integrated the system. more

Taps Into Surging Popularity of 3D Digital Movies

Christie announced that Studio Movie Grill (SMG) has selected its 4K-ready Solaria Series digital cinema projectors for 60 screens in multiplexes across Texas, Missouri and Georgia. SMG audiences watch the latest first-run movies while enjoying restaurant-style table service with upscale foods that include gourmet pizza, BBQ ribs and fresh salads. SMG pioneered the in-theater dining concept and is considered the number one theater of its kind in Texas for close to 10 years. The chain will install the Christie CP2220 and Christie CP2230 projectors, which are based on Texas Instruments’ (TI) (NYSE: TXN) Series 2 DLP Cinema® technology and are fully upgradeable to 4K. more

Sunnyvale, CA – March 2nd, 2010 – Atlona Technologies is excited to announce its new partnership with Datumstruct, Asia Pacific’s largest Audio Video distributor based in Singapore. Atlona Technologies, one of America’s most dynamic solution based audio video connectivity manufacturers, has been expanding throughout the world by consistently staying ahead of the curve with advancements in technological trends and innovative products available throughout parts of Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Italy and Australia. Such products include the world’s only HDCP Compliant USB-Powered DVI to Mini DisplayPort Converter, the DP200, and the award winning PC to Computer Monitor/HDTV Wireless adapter with Audio, the HDAiR. more

World’s First THX Certified 3D-Ready (HDMI v1.4) A/V Receiver

The Onkyo TX-SR608 THX-Certified A/V Receiver is one of several HDMI v1.4, 3D-Ready A/V Receivers and Home Theater Systems that will ship in March and April.

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ, (3/9/10) — Onkyo USA has announced March deliveries of its first 3D-Ready home theater receivers and home theater in a box (HTiB) systems. The new models consist of three A/V receivers and three HTiB systems ranging in price from $299 to $599, and all of them support the new HDMI v1.4 connectivity standard for new 3D video displays and Audio Return Channel capabilities. All are exceptionally well equipped to provide a superior music, home theater sound and video experience, with high build-quality and offering excellent value. more