Premium Widescreen LCD TVs Boast High Contrast Ratio and Internet Content
Las Vegas, NV, January 7, 2008 — Reinforcing its position as an innovative leader in the LCD TV industry, Sharp is introducing a new series of limited-distribution, Special Edition Full HD 1080p Aquos models that offer ultra-high performance, advanced connectivity, and trend-setting, contemporary style. The Aquos SE94 series, which includes the 65-inch LC-65SE94U, 52-inch LC-52SE94U and 46-inch LC-46SE94U, combines a best-in-class picture quality with a distinguished new Cornerstone design. Equipped with the most advanced version of Sharp‘s true 16:9 1080p (1920 x 1080 resolution) Advanced Super View (ASV) Panel, the new SE94 series features the groundbreaking Aquos Net capability, a service that is able to give customers instant access to customized Web-based content as well as real-time customer support. more

Luna Technologies, a division of Luna Innovations Incorporated, announces the expansion of its fiber optic test platform with the release of the Optical Vector Analyzer (OVA) ELp. This new instrument is designed to characterize the polarization properties of fiber optic components for high-speed optical networks. Using the industry standard for measuring polarization mode dispersion (PMD), the OVA ELp is a fast, economical tool that provides industry-leading accuracy and resolution in a single sweep of a tunable laser and offers a dynamic range in excess of 50 dB.

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5 New Series, 4 New Cosmetic Designs, 3 New Dimensions of Picture Quality, and 2 New Gaming Features, Create 1 Hot New LCD Line-up

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ — CES — Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“Toshiba”) announced today its Spring 2008 LCD TV introductions, including 20 new LCD TV models in five distinct series, creating a robust line-up with something for every lifestyle. For 2008, Toshiba has focused on improving image quality, connectivity, and design. more

Media Friendly System Boasts Blu-ray, SD Memory Card Slot, iPod Dock

LAS VEGAS, NV (January 6, 2008) – Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company today announced the launch of its first home theater in a box (HTiB) system with an integrated Blu-ray Disc player. The new model, SC-BT100, is the perfect complement to a flat panel, large screen TV. more

Slim-line AQUOS® Blu-ray Disc player delivers Full HD 1080p digital output along with BD-ROM Profile 1.1 support

LAS VEGAS, January 7, 2008 – Sharp expands its Blu-ray family with the introduction of the AQUOS® BD-HP50U Blu-ray Disc player that provides Full HD 1080p digital output. When paired with an AQUOS HDTV Liquid Crystal television, the BD-HP50U enables consumers to enjoy the latest Blu-ray Disc titles, as well as standard-definition DVDs, in the highest resolution possible. more

January 11, 2008 — The ECT020 system from Elcommtech provides a high performance link for transmitting a two unidirectional analog audio signals over a fiber optic cable. The system features high quality audio signal transmission with parameters exceeding industrial audio quality specifications. ECT020 utilizes linear frequency modulation and very low noise transmission technology to assure high quality and stability.

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Light Brigade to Coordinate FTTx Resource Center at OFC/NFOEC 2008

The Light Brigade, the world’s leading provider of fiber-optic training and training resources, has announced that they will again coordinate the FTTx Resource and Demonstration Center at the upcoming Optical Fiber Conference/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference. OFC/NFOEC 2008 will take place from February 24-28, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

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Panasonic‘s VIERA PZ850 Flagship Series Introduces Four New Full HD 1080p Plasma Televisions

Las Vegas (January 7, 2008) – Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal U.S. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC), the industry leader in high definition and Plasma televison, today, with the introduction of its flagship PZ850 series, previewed the industry‘s first IP enabled television. Building upon the market and critical success of Panasonic‘s previous Plasma models, the 2008 PZ850 series includes a number of step-up features that will further strengthen Panasonic‘s leadership position. more

Kramer Electronics has introduced the VP-26 presentation switcher, offering four independent routing switchers as well as a master audio switcher all in one box, and capable of passing computer graphics video, s-Video, component, composite or SDI signals at high bandwidth. Its multi-functionality, full feature set, and compact size make the VP-26 ideal in robust presentation and multimedia environments. more

Portland, Ore., Sept. 6, 2007 — One year after an investment group PHX AP Acquisitions purchased Phoenix Gold International, the new management team has renamed the parent company Rodin effective immediately. Individual brand names Phoenix Gold, AudioSource, and Carver remain unchanged.

“Since the acquisition last year, we have taken the Phoenix Gold, AudioSource, and Carver brands in new and exciting directions, so it was only right that our overall corporate identity change with the times,” explained Tom O‘Mara, president of Rodin and part of the investment team that acquired Phoenix Gold Int‘l in July 2006. “Our new company is completely focused on our home brands‘ efforts in the custom installation business, as well as bringing the Phoenix Gold car audio division back to prosperity. We believe with our product offerings in the speakers, amplifiers, and accessories categories that we now provide complete solutions for dealers, distributors, and the CI market.” more