COWON America is now shipping the full-featured COWON A3 portable multimedia player (PMP). The COWON A3 delivers a wide-range of high-end audio/video capabilities, including direct recording from external A/V devices (TV, VCR or camcorder) and high-definition video decoding for viewing on a 4-inch widescreen color TFT LCD. Product highlights include optimized digital video performance courtesy of the latest Texas Instruments DaVinci DM6441 digital media processor and increased hard-drive capacity up to 60GB. 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

Warsaw, IN – December 26, 2007 – Da-Lite Screen Company is pleased to expand its presentation product line to include two new powerful laser pointers. A pen style and a jumbo model are both available. The pen style features a clip and the jumbo model is intended for the rental market. Both models include a foam lined case. The green laser pointer is designed for situations where red is not desirable, such as bright rooms, long distances, or for rear projection applications. Da-Lite‘s laser pointers carry a one year warranty and are available for immediate shipping. more

The S2-101AA Professional Audio Power Amplifier has joined the TV One S2 Series line-up.

ERLANGER, KY, December 19, 2007–The S2-101AA Stereo Audio Power Amplifier is the latest additional to TV One‘s functional S2 Series. It provides for a wide range of audio input connections including RCA jacks, Mini-Combicon Terminal jacks and a 3.5mm single ended jack to accommodate PC audio inputs. The output connectors utilize spring loaded terminals for connection to external speakers. The S2-101AA has a MSRP of $595 and is available now. more

Brampton, Ontario, Canada… When corporate management of Rogers Communications– Canada’s largest wireless voice and data communications services provider–decided to upgrade their presentation space at the company‘s Brampton Park facility, they sought the expertise of Toronto-based Cinequip White Incorporated, a full service sales company serving the broadcast, theatrical, video, film, and architectural industries throughout Canada. To ensure the finest wireless microphone performance, along with flexible signal routing and DSP capability, the design team at Cinequip White selected several products from the Lectrosonics catalog. more

Warsaw, IN – December 18, 2007 – Da-Lite Screen Company announces the introduction of the Mobile Automated Confidence Monitor, the MPS-ACM, to its line of presentation products. The MPS-ACM includes a 6-foot power cord and a radio frequency remote with a range of 30 feet. The MPS-ACM will work universally with most flat panel monitors and the unique rail mounting system ensures an easy installation for the monitor with the added security of a key operated lock. Heavy duty five inch casters provide a safe and stable transport of flat panel monitors when navigating uneven surfaces. The nominal height of the top of the monitor is adjustable up to 42”. The MPS-ACM will hold up to 130 lbs., will tilt upward between 15 and 50 degrees from vertical and is standard with a black powder coated finish. A manual version, the MPS-MCM, is also available. more

David May at Impulse Audio, Inc. recently overhauled the audio system at Bellevue Square just in time for the Northwest‘s premier shopping space‘s annual holiday parades and events, adding a distributed system of a hundred McCauley AC75 loudspeakers.

Snowflake Lane has been a tradition in the City of Bellevue since 2005, beginning just before Thanksgiving and ending on December 31st. Described in the past as a “one-of-a-kind” spectacle for children of all ages, Displaymaker Productions pulls out all stops, featuring large scale drums with life size toy soldiers lining the street, animated snowflake lights decorating poles and 36 snow machines making childhood dreams of a snowy holiday season a reality for an evening. Throughout the span of the transformation of Bellevue Square, carolers, drummer parades and even a visit from a jolly old fat man are all part of the festivities. more

Digital signage displays help ING DIRECT interact with customers and enhance its image as a technology leader.

SHAWNEE, KS – December 12, 2007 – Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of web-based content management software for control of digital signage networks, announces that ING DIRECT USA, the nation‘s largest direct bank and part of Netherlands-based ING, has installed digital signage from Rise at its new Chicago cafe location. ING DIRECT creates unique concepts for each of its cafe locations, and chose a variety of digital signage displays from Rise to build customer interaction and strengthen its brand as an innovator in the use of technology. more

“I don‘t think this sort of production and staging is done a lot,” muses Solomon Rosenzweig, president of DaVinci Fusion.

As guests cross the Bay Bridge and exit on to Treasure Island, which lies between San Francisco & Oakland, the old military base seems almost deserted. As they turn on California Ave and drive past the numerous old military hanger type buildings, they soon realize that they are not heading to someplace ordinary. Valet parkers in white coats rush out to greet them in front of the San Francisco Bay, with the Bay bridge looming like a giant toy in the background. They have arrived at a very special event at Treasure Island, Ca. more

The high bandwidth, professional quality AV Toolbox AVT-3900 takes in both analog and digital video signals and up or cross converts them to a 1080p HDMI signal.

ERLANGER, KY, December 11, 2007– The AV Toolbox AVT-3900 is a professional series Scaler that will take both analog and digital formats and output them in a fully compliant HDMI output with up to 1080p resolution. The specific inputs that it accepts are: HDMI, DVI (via DVI to HDMI cable), PC generated RGB (up to WUXGA), HD Component (YPbPr/YCbCr, 480i up to 1080p), S-Video and Composite Video. The AVT-3900 retails for $695 and is currently available. more