PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 5, 2009 — Phoenix Gold® (phoenixgold.com), a brand of Rodin, is proud to announce that it is taking part in the next NextGen Home Experience “First to the Future� national showcase home, which will first be debuted during the at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas, Nev. from Jan 8-11, 2009. The “First to the Future� home will be located a short distance from the Las Vegas and Sands Convention Centers. Phoenix Gold has supplied numerous speakers, video cable, and accessories for the showcase. more

Minneapolis, MN. — (December 2008) – www.chiefmfg.com – Chief Manufacturing, the industry leader in projector, monitor and flat panel TV mounting solutions, as well as progressive online tools, is excited to announce that the Thinstall Series of ultra-thin fixed and tilt wall mounts is now shipping! more

STEVENSVILLE, Md. Dec. 18, 2008 — Centronics, Inc. (centronics.com), a leading distributor of audio, video, and accessory products for the residential, commercial, and security markets since 1959, is proud to announce the launch of its new EHD-branded HD FLEX 90 degree pivoting head HDMI cables. The new HD FLEX line is now available with an MSRP range of $39.95 – $69.95. more

STEVENSVILLE, Md. Dec. 15, 2008 — Video Mount Products (videomount.com), a leading provider of mounting solutions for the video, audio, and security industries, is proud to announce it has created new search options as well as even more lucrative tools, such as the “Video Mount Finder�, for its newly redesigned website, which is now live. more

Adder Joins Crestron Integrated Partner Program

NEWBURYPORT, MA – Dec. 9, 2008 – Adder, a leading developer of KVM switches, extenders and KVM over IP solutions, today announced its inclusion into the Crestron Integrated Partner Program. Crestron, the world’s premier provider of advanced control and automation solutions will seamlessly integrate with Adder’s KVM and extension solutions to bring a higher level of audio and video quality to facilities where audio and video clarity is important. more

Rise Vision digital signage software and NEC hardware are bundled together in a discounted package designed for easy resale via Ingram Micro, Synnex, and Tech Data

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – December 9, 2008 – Rise Vision, Inc., a provider of a web-based content management system for the control of digital signage networks, has announced that it has partnered with NEC Display Solutions to create a bundled digital signage solution targeted for IT integrators. This bundle streamlines sales by including all of the elements needed for a turnkey digital signage installation, including Rise Vision’s SaaS content management solution, the Rise Display Network; a media player; cables; and NEC mounting hardware. Designed for simple installations in hospitals, universities, banks and corporate lobbies, the bundled solution is sold via a single SKU from major resellers Ingram Micro (N85506, N85507, N85508, N85509), Synnex (NEC-BD-1001, NEC-BD-1002), and Tech Data (78798G, 78799G). more

V6.2 Release Brings Touch Interactivity

ONELAN, Digital Signage specialist, launches its latest software release including new features ensuring greater interactivity and connectivity at an affordable price. As the boundaries between kiosk and digital signage solutions become blurred, the Net-Top-Box (NTB) can become in effect a kiosk portal, opening up a diverse range of new interactive applications. more

New York, NY – December 4, 2008 – In conjunction with Sharp Electronics, Richard Gray’s Power Company (RGPC) is providing power management for a true consumer electronics spectacle designed to bring holiday cheer and excitement to commuters and travelers alike: an exhibit consisting of 43 Sharp AQUOS® Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) TVs of various sizes arranged to give the impression of a tree. The AQUOS Experience will be located on the EAST side of the Vanderbilt Hall Bridge in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal throughout the month of December. more

Scottsdale, Ariz., Dec. 2, 2008 – NuVision® U.S. Inc., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based manufacturer of high performance 1080p Deep Blackâ„¢ LCD displays, is proud to announce that it has appointed industry veteran Chris Porter to the position of Vice President – Engineering & Product Management. In this role, Porter will be responsible for the engineering, product development, product management, and quality assurance of NuVision’s acclaimed LCD and accessory product lines. more

PANASONIC 11 SERIES AND 103-INCH PLASMAS RATED TO LAST UP TO 100,000 VIEWING HOURS UNTIL HALF BRIGHTNESS

Could Take Almost 23 Years to Reach Half-Brightness Based on Standard Commercial Usage

Secaucus, NJ, November 19, 2008 – Panasonic Professional Display Company (PPDC), a unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the industry leader in professional Plasma displays, announced that its 11 Series line of 720 and 1080p Plasmas, as well as its industry leading-sized 103-inch Plasma HDTV, have been rated to last 100,000 hours before reaching half their original brightness. This means, based on 12 hours of constant viewing in a business or commercial establishment, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the 11 Series models and 103-inch Plasma could, on average, take almost 23 years (22.8 years exactly) to reach half of their original brightness level. more