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CEDIA 2007 roundup


CEDIA 2007 was bigger, louder and more pixelated than ever, and as always, we were live from the Mile High city to bring you (just about) everything the show had to offer. In case you blinked along the way, here's a rundown of our coverage, and don't forget to check out the rest after the break:
Hands-ons

Hands-on with Moneual's tubular I*magine HTPC


Moneual's distinctly atypical I*magine possesses more than just good looks, as this surefire conversation piece not only enables users to shout commands at it, but you can flip it upright on a pole if you so desire. Thankfully, this thing is actually coming to America for a pretty fair price, so head on over to EngadgetHD for all the dirt (and photographs) you need.

Hands-on with Savant's $35000 ROSIE Coffee Table


Savant's ROSIE Coffee Table seemed like it would be a mighty fine addition to any geek's den, and after seeing one in person, our hunch has been substantiated. The table was on display and constantly surrounded by onlookers today at CEDIA, but we managed to squeeze through the crowd and snag a few pics of the device in action. We'll be the first to say that the resolution on the screen could certainly be improved, and the touch response seemed quirky as well, but the table in Denver will reportedly be tweaked a bit more before being loosed on the public. Speaking of which, we were able to step aside with a Savant employee in order to learn a bit more about this forthcoming unit, so here's the skinny...

Apparently, nailing down a spill-proof top is the final (major) hurdle standing in the way of a release, and the company hopes to have this bad boy ready for shipment by October / November. Moreover, the system within will indeed be based around OS X, play nice with other ROSIE equipment, and will purportedly tout an Intel processor, 500GB of internal storage, 2GB - 4GB of RAM, and no user-accessible optical drive. Lastly, we were informed that the ROSIE Coffee Table will ring up at a staggering $35,000 MSRP, so it's fairly safe to say that only the affluent will be seriously considering this one for their own domicile.

Hands-on with VUDU's movies-on-demand STB


VUDU's set-top-box most definitely won't float everyone's boat, as the pricing alone will likely turn many away. But just in case you're curious about the innards of this stylish box or the company's plans for HD downloads, you owe it to yourself to check out EngadgetHD for a closer look at what VUDU can soon do for you.

Hands-on with Pioneer's BDP-95FD Blu-ray player


Pioneer's BDP-95FD Blu-ray player may have been just one of the many fine looking devices at the outfit's fine looking exhibit, but considering that it was just unveiled hours ago, we figured we'd give it additional attention. As you'd probably guess, this Elite gizmo lived up to its branding (at least in the design department), and we've got an assortment of closeups waiting for you over at EngadgetHD.

Pioneer's CEDIA booth tour


If you appreciate booths done right, you'll be a fan of Pioneer. This installation was easily the most attractive (in our eyes, at least) at CEDIA, and if you dig Elite KUROs, snazzy flat-panel speaker systems, AV receivers with 1,400-watts of power and lots of black, why not give the gallery a once over?

Hands-on with Alienware's Hangar18:HD media server


The only notable machine from Alienware that made the trip to Denver was the Hangar18:HD, and yes, this thing looks just as swank in person as it does in the press shots. Of course, you may have to reinforce your AV cabinet before plopping this hefty machine down, but hey, at least you know its built to last. EngadgetHD has the closeups.

Alienware's CEDIA booth tour


Alienware was just barely at CEDIA, but it did a respectable job with the ridiculously small amount of square footage it was granted. So if you're craving a look at the firm's Hangar18 (and the Hangar18:HD), hit up the gallery right over here.

Denon's CEDIA booth tour


Denon's booth rocked the same subtle, simplistic style that its laid-back array of gizmos always seem to, and while it only took a moment to get from one side to the other, 'twas a satisfactory experience nonetheless. Check out the gallery in full right here.

Monster's CEDIA booth tour


To no one's surprise, Monster was out in force at this year's CEDIA, and it was probably packin' enough cabling to wire up the whole show by itself. 'Course, it also brought along its home control devices, wall mounts, power conditioners and the obligatory shag wagon, but notably, the Einstein Home Control System was no where to be found. The reason, along with an assortment of walkthrough pics, is over on EngadgetHD.

Yamaha's CEDIA booth tour


Yeah, it does seem like the video aspect of AV has dominated the show floor till now, but thankfully, Yamaha showed up in a big way to tickle our ear drums. Receivers, speakers, and music management solutions await you in the EngadgetHD gallery.

Samsung's CEDIA booth tour


Samsung's booth wasn't exactly located in prime territory, but it definitely took up a lot of second-rate real estate. Beneath the illumination, attendees found a slew of HDTVs, projectors, audio systems, and plenty of self-confident individuals willing to rock 3D goggles in broad daylight to experience three-dimensional gaming. The fun starts here.

Logitech's CEDIA booth tour


Logitech's showing at CEDIA wasn't anything to write home about, as the sheer size of its booth seemed to overshadow the ho hum products on hand. Still, it did manage to offer up a dedicated Transporter tinker room and a couple of demo remotes, which can be seen by heading on over to the gallery.

DirecTV's CEDIA booth tour


DirecTV's booth seemed entirely too small for the amount of people and LCD TVs that were stuffed within, but we survived long enough to catch a few shots of the newfangled HR21 Pro DVR and to hear some not-so-encouraging words about the next rollout of HD offerings. You know the deal, hop on over here for the rest of the dirt.

Hands-on with Niveus' Media Center Extender


While Microsoft representatives at CEDIA were being exceedingly selfish with any information about the media-centric partnership with D-Link and Linksys, Niveus was putting all its cards right there on the table. Essentially, Microsoft claims that the actual hardware from Linksys and D-Link "could change" from its current form, but apparently, Niveus has a finalized product (reportedly dubbed Niveus Media Extender) ready to roll. The touchscreen interface functioned about as well as you'd expect, and while it did lag slightly at times, the overall feel was pretty fluid. Per usual, the hands-on goodness lies beneath, and oh yeah, official specs and such should be landing later this month.

UPDATE: Gallery also includes photos of the Vantage touchscreen and Rainier rig that Niveus was using on the floor.




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