Moving Into Commercial
By Lee Distad
rAVe Columnist  One notable trend of the past year has been the blurring of the line between residential and commercial. It’s such a major trend that I find myself talking about it and writing about it a fair amount. So it’s worth revisiting again from the angle of the commonalities between residential and commercial, and what residential guys need to know if they’re contemplating shifting into taking on commercial jobs.
It may be contentious to say so but HomeAV and ProAV installs aren’t always that different. They may seem so on the surface when you think about the huge installations done for office buildings, arena venues, or houses of worship and compare them to hanging and banging flat panels in people’s living rooms. However, not every residential job is small. In the upper end of the residential market, it’s normal for home integrators to install 36 rooms of audio distribution, 12 or more zones of high-definition video, not to mention automation of lighting and HVAC, and as much computer hardware as the server room for a medium sized-business enterprise! By the same token, not every commercial job is a massive house of worship or half-million square foot office building. Typical commercial project are small offices, restaurants and bars, and other small- to medium-sized businesses.
Successful residential integrators already possess the necessary skills in audio/video, networking, and control. Applying Ohm’s law to calculate power requirements when designing whole-home distribution is no different from doing it for a larger venue.
With the dealers who straddle the line between residential and commercial, what characteristics of the jobs make them enjoy both businesses, and what make about them makes it work?
One common thread when talking to integrators who do both residential and commercial is how a job on one side more often than not leads to work on the other. Do someone’s office, and they may well want you to do their home, and vice versa. Des Young, owner of Bravo AV Solutions, Inc. in Barrie, Ontario told me about an installation he did at a car dealership. According to Des, “The job was pretty simple. We installed four plasma screens, and ran an AV system through the building, controlled by keypads and touch panels. When we got to the finishing stage, that’s when the client really noticed the value we delivered.” When asked to elaborate, Des said, “At the same time that the electricians were walking all over the freshly-installed ivory carpets, cutting drywall and ceiling tiles like they were on the cement floor — generally not giving a damn, we were using drop sheets, taping bags under cut locations, vacuuming as we went, like we normally do. And after that, the owner came to me and said ‘Can you do my house and cottage as well?’”
According to John Stumpf, Sales Manager of Fergus, Ontario-based Station Earth, while the overall number of commercial installations is about 35 percent of their total business, they make up nearly 50 percent of total revenue, owning simply to the larger size of the commercial jobs he does, from AV systems in restaurants and bars to wiring up 500-plus unit condo buildings. Stumpf points out, “Many of our commercial jobs come by way of doing residential projects for the businesses owners.”
So, it’s happening that residential and commercial is being done under one roof, and it’s happening more often. In the next installment, we’ll look at some of the differences, and what residential guys need to be aware of as they change gears.
Lee Distad is a rAVe columnist and freelance writer covering topics from CE to global business and finance in both print and online. Reach him at lee@ravepubs.com
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Google Sees Life in the Cloud Without Windows
By Steve Sechrist
Sr. Editor and Analyst, Insight Media  In honor of Nostradamus’ birthday (December 14, 1503), I’m going to make a prediction. I see the future of humankind controlling the weather — well, just the clouds, actually. They will eat of the clouds and have knowledge, and there will be no "Gates" to slow them down, or pass through…
But that was a no brainer given the recent Google announcement of what could be the most significant product since the Apple iPad. And like the fruit logoed tablet, Google’s newest device is not just a stand-alone "netbook" but a piece in a large ecosystem puzzle that is looking to topple Apple and Microsoft. Google wants to make the lucrative software model burdened with legacy, drivers and resource draining middleware code as obsolete as the buggy whip.
In case you missed it, at a recent (Dec. 7) San Francisco demo at trendy DogPatch Labs, Google showed-off its newest web-only netbook nicknamed "Chromebook" (Cr-48) featuring the open source Chrome O/S and introduced totally void of any Microsoft code.
First impressions were startling, as the new device (sans any hard disc) finally delivered on the long promised "instant on" feature that has eluded Bill Gates and his army of engineers for decades. The remarkable demo also included an instant download of the almost 2K page Obama-Health care Act. The point here is 2K pages downloaded from the Internet with absolutely no delay.
But perhaps most troubling to Microsoft, they now must compete with the economics of free, as Google is offering its Open Source Chrome operating system (O/S) free to hardware manufacturers—taking dead aim at the core business model that sustains rival Microsoft.
That’s give-away O/S, give-away browser, give-away video player technology all from Google. This can power literally hundreds of next generation devices, from netbooks to iPad tablet /EBR wannabe’s ready to hit the market.
Never mind that these hardware vendors were previously in line to buy from Microsoft. The kicker that may hurt the company most is the Google strategy is not just hitting the O/S side of Microsoft business model, but the lucrative office suite business as well. Chromebooks will come empowered with video capabilities — yes, and the entire stable of Google web based apps, from Earth to Search — and online Office-like functions too, from collaborative-based Google Docs. All this plus the rest of the web universe that resides in the ubiquitous web cloud for free.
Also, in an unprecedented move in the PC industry, Google announced a "hardware pilot program" to test the concept rather than simply ship Chromebook computers that weren’t quite ready for the market. After all, an Internet-only device with no hard drive does represent a significant paradigm shift, and the biggest thing one notices with the new O/S is the lack of a desktop metaphor, or what is called the "Finder" on the Mac graphic user interface GUI. The Chrome browser is the desktop.
The company said "…we’re launching a pilot program where we will give test notebooks to qualified users, developers, schools and businesses. We’re starting with the U.S. and will expand to other countries once we get the necessary certifications." Well, hardware beta units are one thing, but Google is giving away 60K of them in a ground breaking move that shows they are serious about getting things right, and sparing no expense. If you are interested, here’s the Google Chromebook pilot program sign-up page for more details. (Good luck.)
But with all this hoopla and money from the Google coffers, we still don’t think Microsoft is too worried. The company is coming off the most successful O/S product launch in its history, with Windows7. Word on the street is that pent up demand from corporate users still on the XP platform, drove sales to 240M copies to date (see SeattleTimes.com story) at one point reaching a break neck speed of selling seven copies per second! That Seattle Times story referenced above also quoted IDC’s Al Gillen’s prediction of "substantial growth" in the PC O/S market that is expected to double from about 300M today to 590M by 2014. And oh, by the way, the Microsoft share in 2014 — a cool 91%.
 But don’t underestimate the power of (even a pseudo) Nostradamus prediction. If the world is moving toward "eating of the clouds and they will have knowledge," can the company, so famous for its shadowing innovation and technology, ultimately survive in a new world dominated by innovators like Apple and Google? We’ll see.
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Five Ways to Kick Off the New Year Right  1. Renew Your CEDIA Membership
Your CEDIA membership is a valuable investment. Make sure you renew your membership so you can continue to take advantage of numerous member benefits such as the Career Center and free CEDIA white papers. The deadline for member renewal is January 31. Those current members who renew their membership before January 14 will be put in a drawing for a free iPad. Only one iPad will be given away. Not currently a member? Check out benefits available to CEDIA members here and join here.
2. Register for CEDIA Management Conference
Take four days to step away from your business and learn from industry professionals and your peers at CEDIA Management Conference 2011. Management Conference will be held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego March 9-12. CEDIA has found that a focus on people, strategy and execution is an essential component to running a successful business, so these areas have been selected as the core components of the content of Management Conference. Industry professionals will offer their experience and expertise to help you develop your business in these areas. This year’s Management Conference will also offer solutions for remaining successful in an ever-changing industry. Register before February 1 to receive the early bird discount saving you up to $400. To view the full conference schedule and to register visit www.cedia.org/mc. Plus, find out how you can save an additional $100 on your registration.
3. Order Copies of the new issue of Electronic Lifestyles® Magazine
Start the New Year with a new resource to help inspire your clients. The winter edition of Electronic Lifestyles® Magazine features full-color profiles of all of the 2010 Electronic Lifestyles® Award winners. Provide your clients with examples of what home automation and integration can look like in their homes.
You can order your copies of the Winter 2011 issue of Electronic Lifestyles® at www.cedia.org/elmag. Copies of the Electronic Lifestyles® Fall 2010 issue are also still available. There is special pricing for bulk orders. Order enough copies to pass out to industry partners as well as prospective clients.
4. Stock Up on Resources for 2011
The CEDIA Marketplace hosts a variety of resources for both members and non-members to reference. In the Marketplace, visitors can find a variety of free publications such as The Introduction to HDMI White Paper. There are also publications available for purchase, such as CEDIA’s Benchmarking Survey report. Visit www.cedia.org/marketplace to check out all the available resources. Don’t forget: the Marketplace also is the place to purchase your CEDIA gear-from sweatshirts to coffee mugs, the CEDIA Marketplace has you covered.
5. Commit to Professional Development
The beginning of the New Year brings an opportunity for you to take advantage of two training opportunities offered at CEDIA’s Indianapolis training facility: Electronic Systems Technician Basic Boot Camp and Home Theater Boot Camp. These three day intensive trainings provide participants with a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction. CEDIA’s EST Basic Residential Boot Camp will be offered February 7-9 and CEDIA’s Home Theater Boot Camp will be offered February 10-12. Sign up for both boot camps and make the most of your travel investment. For more information visit www.cedia.org/bootcamp.
CEDIA also offers a variety of ways for you to continue your professional development throughout the year including online and instructor led courses. Check out the bank of archived e-Learning webinars available at www.cedia.org/elearning. These courses are convenient and affordable, and you can earn up to 3 CEUs per course.
As 2011 begins make sure to keep your CEDIA Certifications up to date. To view the requirements to maintain your certification, click here. More training and professional development opportunities are being finalized for 2011; make sure to check out the CEDIA calendar of events for the newest updates.
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CEDIA Board Chairman Randy Vaughan Dies  I am very saddened by the news of Randy's passing. He was a great friend and mento to many in the HomeAV and ProAV markets. He was also very active in his local community of Portsmouth, Virginia and a well respected member and active participant in many local charities.
Randy just retired this year, having sold his AV business to a former employee, and was looking forward to his Chairmanship at CEDIA.
Randy will be missed and remembered.
–Gary Kayye
CEDIA Chairman Randy Vaughan passed away on December 23 after an illness. Vaughan, an industry legend, was a 40-year veteran of the AV industry in both the commercial and residential sides of the business. He was a founding member of NSCA (National Systems Contractor Association), and both a board member and a president. He helped establish the industry's Education Committee and was chosen NSCA Educator of the Year in 2007. He was also a longtime CEDIA member and volunteer and having recently sold his business, was recently elected the chairman of CEDIA's Board of Directors.
Vaughan was a cheerleader at the University of Miami, a lifelong member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, and loved boating on the Chesapeake Bay and playing the saxaphone. He will be remembered for his volunteer and education work, and the mark he left on the AV industry.
A memorial service will be held at First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Ave., Norfolk, Va. at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30. The family will receive visitors immediately after the service at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following: Bon Secours Maryview Foundation, 3636 High St., Portsmouth, Va. 23707; The Elizabeth River Project, Admirals Landing, 475 Water St., Suite 103-A, Portsmouth, Va. 23704; First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23517; or the education program at NSCA.
Additionally, to commemorate Randy’s enduring commitment to industry education, CEDIA is establishing a scholarship fund in his honor. Those interested in participating in this fund may contact CEDIA COO Don Gilpin at dgilpin@cedia.org or Utz Baldwin at ubaldwin@cedia.org.
To read the complete obituary online in the Virginia Pilot, click here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pilotonline/obituary.aspx?n=j-randolph-vaughan&pid=147443644
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The End of VGA Coming in 2015: It's Official  AMD, Dell, Intel Corporation, Lenovo, Samsung Electronics LCD Business and LG Display today announced intentions to accelerate adoption of scalable and lower power digital interfaces such as DisplayPort and High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) into the PC.
Intel and AMD expect that analog display outputs such as Video Graphics Array (VGA) and the low voltage differential signaling technology (LVDS) panel interface would no longer be supported in their product lines by 2015. HDMI has increasingly been included in new PCs for easy connection to consumer electronics devices. DisplayPort is expected to become the single PC digital display output for embedded flat panels, PC monitors and projectors. DisplayPort and HDMI allow for slimmer laptop designs, and support higher resolutions with deeper color than VGA — a technology that is more than 20 years old. Additionally, as laptops get smaller and their embedded flat panel resolutions increase for more immersive experiences, the power advantages, bi-directional communications and design efficiency benefits of DisplayPort make it a superior choice over LVDS, the previous standard for LCD panel inputs. Intel plans to end support of LVDS in 2013 and VGA in 2015 in its PC client processors and chipsets. Back to Top
Tactile Touch Screens for Tomorrow?  It's the Holy Grail for display developers — a touch screen creating well-defined textures and bumps on its surface. Microsoft is the latest on the chase as it files the patent for its recent development.
Microsoft's proposal says it can produce a real texture through its pixel-sized shape-memory plastic cells. When hit by various frequencies of ultraviolet light, the cells either stick out (and become hard) or turn soft. Other developers such as Nokia, Carnegie Mellon University and Senseg, have so far taken an approach to trick fingertips with sensations created by voltages from a grid below the touch screen – i.e.,"vibrotactile" displays. No comment is out yet from Microsoft on its plans with the patent — or its production feasibility. According to comments by inventor Erez Kikin-Gil, the technology could be implemented in Microsoft's table-sized Surface technology. Here’s an article about it from New Scientist Magazine: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19776-microsoft-develops-shapeshifting-touchscreen.html Back to Top
CEA and CEDIA Standards Committee Announces Multi-Room Audio Cabling Standard The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA)’s R10 Residential Systems committee last week announced it has approved CEA/CEDIA-2030-A: Multi-Room Audio Cabling Standard. This standard provides documentation for multi-room audio installers, including client labeling and considerations for multiple systems, multiple buildings, grounding and ground loops, and power feeds.
This standard improves on the existing ANSI/CEA-2030: Multi-Room Audio Cabling Standard, which addressed how to wire a multi-room audio system. The updated standard covers much more, providing sample documentation and diagrams of multi-room audio systems.
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Broadband Over Power Line Standard to Rule, Says IEEE  IEEE has ratified the 1901 Broadband over Power Line (BPL) standard, expecting the BPL standard to be a key enabling technology for a wide range of applications including smart energy, transportation (AV in planes, trains etc) and LANs in the home — and for enterprise.
Networking products that fully comply with IEEE 1901 will deliver data rates in excess of 500 Mbps in LAN applications. In first-mile/last-mile applications, IEEE 1901-compliant devices will achieve ranges of up to 1500 m. The technology specified by IEEE 1901 uses sophisticated modulation techniques to transmit data over standard AC power lines of any voltage at transmission frequencies of less than 100 MHz. Although IEEE 1901 targets the standard that will enable universal communications in Smart Grid applications, it will also have significant impact in other applications. In the transportation sector, for example, the standard's data rates and range make it possible to deliver A/V entertainment to the seats of airplanes, trains and other mass transit vehicles. Electric vehicles can download a new entertainment playlist to the A/V system while the car in charging overnight. In the home, PLC will complement wireless LANs by providing a link through walls and other RF impediments as well as over distances beyond the normal range of wireless networks. It will complement wireless networks in hotels and other multistory buildings by carrying multimedia data over the longer distances and allowing wireless to complete the communication link over the last few meters. IEEE 1901 will also benefit utilities, service providers, and consumer electronics companies – anyone with a stake in smart grid technologies – as well as smart-meter providers and home appliance manufacturers. Back to Top 
Washington Post Reports 3D Dying Rapid Death  Focusing on the low 2010 sales numbers for 3DTV (3.2 million total, worldwide) and the fact that although some 3DTVs are being sold, the active 3D glasses sales market is lagging behind the actual TV numbers, the Washington Post all but declared 2010 NOT the year of 3D.
Unfortunately, they might be right. Recent research from Nielsen, also cited in the article, shows that consumer interest in 3DTV actually reduced from 25 percent to 12 percent after getting a demo of 3D.
Don’t blame the messenger! You can read the article yourself and draw your own conclusions: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/fasterforward/2010/11/the_flat_market_for_3-d_tv.html
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Yamaha Unveils Height-Adjustable Sound Bar System  This month, Yamaha introduced the YSP-2200 Digital Sound Projector, basically a sound bar, designed to fit in front of a TV. Measuring at 3.5 inches, the YSP-2200 has height-adjustable feet to allow for use with virtually any flat-screen video display without blocking any of the picture. The YSP-2200 comes complete with a 100-watt subwoofer (compact enough to fit into a shelf) that can be positioned either vertically or horizontally, giving users an unobtrusive, space-efficient environment and adding extra bass reinforcement.
According to Yamaha, they designed it so that the YSP-2200 offers a 7.1 surround sound experience without any extra speakers via Yamaha’s YSP technology that is also used in the company’s higher-end sound projectors (YSP-4100/5100). Included with the YSP-2200 is a sound bar that has 16 speaker beam drivers each with its own digital amplifier, along with a bass-reflex subwoofer. All together, they simulate an immersive multi-channel surround sound experience by reflecting the detailed 7.1 beams of sounds off the walls and into the listener’s ears.
For more details on the $995 YSP-2200, go to: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/digital-sound-projector/ysp-2200/?mode=model
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 Sonance Adds Architectural Speaker Series Sanding Shield
Sonance has added a sanding shield to all its Architectural Series Speakers. Designed to cover the cutouts during construction and painting, the sanding shields are designed based on feedback from the CE integrator community.
For complete details, go here: http://eblast.danainnovations.com/as/info.html |
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 St John Group Intros Cabasse Pacific 3SA – $9000 Floor-Standing Speakers
Cabasse has added a new high-performance loudspeaker dubbed the Pacific 3SA. Priced at $9,990 each, the 3SA’s are 51" tower loudspeaker within the company's Artis range, and it uses a new 6.7” coaxial driver unit. With a peak power rating of over 1000 watts and a frequency response of 38-20,000Hz, the 3SA comes in a glossy black enclosure and will be available in the US in February 2011.
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Kaleidescape's Cinema One, an Out-of-the-Box DVD Movie Server  Call it a Kaleidescape-for-All as Kaleidescape launches Cinema One, what the company is calling an “out-of-the-box DVD movie server” that provides instant viewing and management of your customer's movie collection — and it’s finally affordable. The $5000 Cinema One is a single component movie server capable of storing 225 DVDS or 2500 CDs, but they claim it installs as easily as an ordinary DVD player. One cool feature is what they call the Child Remote – aimed at simplifying control for the non-techies in the home. They even claim it can be controlled by a three-year old without any instruction.
In light of the recent AppleTV upgrade, a $5000 DVD movie server will be a tough sell for Kaleidescape – even if it allows you to catalog over 225 movies. As people move towards streaming content, the days of the tangible media are closer to death.
But, in case you still want all the specs, click here: https://www.kaleidescape.com/products/cinema-one/
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Extron Ships HDCP Compliant HDMI Matrix  Last week, Extron started shipping its new DXP HDMI Series matrix switchers. These HDMI 1.3 compatible matrix switchers support HDTV 1080p/60 and PC resolutions up to 1920×1200. They are HDCP compliant and feature intelligent technologies that help integrators ensure reliable system operation and compatibility between digital devices including Key Minder, HDCP Visual Confirmation, EDID Minder, and Automatic Input Cable Equalization and Output Reclocking. Available in I/O sizes from 4×4 to 8×8, the DXP HDMI Series matrix switchers are targeted at restaurant, bar and high-end home installs where multiple HDMI sources and displays are prevalent.
To simplify integration, Extron says the DXP HDMI Series feature two key technologies: EDID Minder and Key Minder. EDID Minder automatically manages EDID communications for each input/output tie. By maintaining continuous EDID communication with all sources, EDID Minder ensures that sources power up properly and maintain their video outputs whether or not they are actively connected to the digital display devices through the matrix switcher's outputs. For digital signals with protected content, Key Minder continuously authenticates HDCP-compliant input and output devices to ensure quick and reliable switching in professional AV environments while enabling simultaneous distribution of a single source signal to one or more displays. If HDCP-encrypted content is routed to a non-HDCP compliant display, the switcher outputs a full-screen green signal, providing immediate visual confirmation that the protected content cannot be viewed on the selected display.
Want all the specs? Go here: http://www.extron.com/product/product.aspx?id=dxphdmi
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VidaBox Ships On-Wall iPad Mounts  Last week, VidaBox announced that it’s shipping its on-wall iPad mounting solutions integrated with the iPower charging station — a custom-engineered solution that delivers power to up to four iPad-compatible power feeds over CAT5. VidaBox iPad mounts feature slim, 19-mm aluminum frames in seven different colors and finishes: Black Metalline, Brushed German Silver, Florentine Black, Florentine Grey, Florentine Silver, Florentine Walnut, and Matte Black. The frames can also be painted to seamlessly blend into any environment.
For CE contractors, the optional iPower charging station allows multiple mounted iPads to be continually charged from a single centralized location, without having to utilize unreliable USB-over-CAT5 extenders.
The VidaBox iPad wall mounts/frames are available now at a suggested retail price of $149, while the optional iPower complete iPad charging solution retails for $399.
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Runco's Announces Newest WindowWall  Runco announced the latest enhancements to its WindowWall display wall video system with the most impressive add-on being the addition of OPAL (Optical Path ALignment) technology as an option. Runco’s claims it’s proprietary OPAL technology significantly enhances the black level, detail and clarity within dark scenes allowing the smallest details within the darkest scenes to be vibrant without sacrificing the overall picture quality.
We’re not really sure who needs this in his/her home though – perhaps he who needs to die with the most toys?
Need all the specs? Go here: http://www.runco.com/_webapp_2981053/Runco_WindowWall
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 Crestron Appoints Adam Mauder as Residential Regional Sales Manager in Ontario
Crestron this month appointed Adam Maunder as its new residential regional sales manager in Ontario, Canada. To read the complete press release online, click here. |
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 Premier Mounts Appoints Christina Elmore as eMarketing Manager
Premier Mounts has hired Christina Elmore as its e-marketing manager to develop and implement new strategies for Premier Mounts online business and online communications. Elmore was most recently marketing manager at Spinitar. To read the complete press release online, click here. |
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 Jim Jachette Launches Video Communications Company VidOvation
Jim Jachette, formerly of Multidyne, has launched a new company called VidOvation, which Jachette describes as a manufacturer and distributor of video communications equipment. They plan to serve the broadcast, government, and ProAV industries with products that transport video, audio, and telemetry over "public, private, LAN, MAN, WAN, coax, twisted pair, and wireless networks." For more information on VidOvation, go to http://www.vidovation.com |
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For all you REGULAR readers of rAVe HomeAV Edition out there, hopefully you enjoyed another opinion-packed issue!
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A little about me: I graduated from Journalism School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (where I am adjunct faculty). I’ve been in the AV-industry since 1987 where I started with Extron and eventually moved to AMX. So, I guess I am an industry veteran (although I don’t think I am that old). I have been an opinionated columnist for a number of industry publications and in the late 1990s I started the widely read KNews eNewsletter (the first in the AV market) and also created the model for and was co-founder of AV Avenue – which is now known as InfoComm IQ. rAVe Publications has been around since 2003, when we launched our original newsletter, rAVe ProAV Edition.
rAVe HomeAV Edition, co-published with CEDIA, launched in February, 2004.
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The liquid-crystal or AMOLED display in a cell phone, as well as other portable devices, consumes a significant amount of power. (The relatively power-hungry LCD in an iPad is a major — but not the only — reason why the iPad has a battery life of 10 to 12 hours, while a typical eReader with an electrophoretic display has a battery life of one to two weeks.)
system and device calibration, and software driver interface considerations. Each one of these areas, if not implemented properly, can make the difference between an excellent design and a [sub-optimal] one."
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