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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
There's just no way to followup a visit to Dish Network's booth than to hit up DirecTV directly afterwards, eh? Sadly, DirecTV's space was packed to the brim with individuals and an excessive amount of TVs, but we squeaked our way through the madness to get some shots of the company's HR21 Pro, which touts a sexy black chassis, a slew of ports in the rear, and interestingly enough, Viiv-certification. Oh, and the only murmurs we heard about the next big rollout of channels involved the phrase "between next week and next year."%Gallery-7069%
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.%Gallery-7074%
Hands-on with EI's four-CableCARD 754 LifeMedia Server
Just as expected, Exceptional Innovation was showing off its new Model 754 LifeMedia Server at CEDIA, and sure enough, that bad boy was sportin' no fewer than four CableCARD slots. According to an on-site representative, this very machine should start shipping out to consumers within a month or so, and while we can only imagine how pricey this niche system will be, we're certain there's a few hardcore television viewers out there that will gleefully pony up.%Gallery-7072%
Dish Network's CEDIA booth tour
Dish Network came to CEDIA and left the gloves behind, as it proudly (and rightfully, at the moment) proclaimed to be "the leader in HD" while simultaneously disregarding that other company who'd likely disagree. Within the booth, however, there were a number of enticements, including a placard that stated that Dish On Demand HD would be "coming soon" to the ViP722. Additionally, a wide array of Dish STBs and DVRs were out on display, and one particular ViP722 was located above a sign which announced that "Dish Network IPTV" would be "combining satellite and internet-based entertainment" in the not-too-distant future. Finally, the firm had a demo of how Movies on Demand would be handled and also had a couple of its receivers hooked up to external HDDs, so make sure you peep the gallery for all the photographic minutiae.%Gallery-7066%
Sanyo's CEDIA booth tour
We blinked, glanced behind us, and awkwardly realized that we'd just overlooked Sanyo's diminutive booth hideout. Fret not, dear readers, as we managed to throw it in reverse and snap a few pictures of the firm's three newest projectors, which means you're guaranteed to see 100-percent of what Sanyo had to offer should you check out the gallery right here.
Moxi's CEDIA booth tour
Yep, even the Moxi HD DMR was all set up at CEDIA, and while we've no idea if it will truly "change the way you look at TV," you can certainly give its booth a once over to see what's in store. Come along, the gallery is waiting.
Hands-off with Panasonic's PT-AE2000U 1080p projector
For whatever reason, Panasonic decided to safeguard its recently unveiled PT-AE2000U projector just like JVC did with its mysterious Blu-ray player, and while we did bust out our trusty MacGyver tool in an attempt to unlock the glass case, our efforts were in vain. All jesting aside, we did our best to snap a few somewhat legible photos of Panasonic's latest and greatest 1080p home cinema projector, and while it seemed as if the company was trying to keep the area surrounding this bad boy devoid of light, trust us when we say it looked mighty luxurious.%Gallery-7061%
Panasonic's CEDIA booth tour
After rolling through a number of tamer booths, Panasonic cranked the wow-factor back up with its behemoth of an installation. Upon entering the Panny lair, bypassers were greeted by a duo of LIFI HDTVs, both of which caught the eye just before entering into a hall of flat-panels. Moreover, there were a number of demo rooms (and even a virtual fireplace) for folks to zone out in, a spot to check out the firm's professional plasmas, and even a DVD recorder with a built-in VCR for those scouting a hint of retro. It's all right there in the photographs, we promise.%Gallery-7060%
Fujitsu's CEDIA booth tour
Just as Philips had tunnel vision with remotes, Fujitsu seemed quite content with focusing almost entirely on its array of HDTVs. Notably, the style factor was unusually high at this locale, and while they did seem a tad out of place, a few beefy projectors (like the LFP-D711WB) were doing their best to look good. Judge for yourself, the pictures are right down there.%Gallery-7059%
Hands-on with Epson's MovieMate 50 / MovieMate 72 projectors
Epson sure loves to stuff DVD players into its projectors, and while the newest duo has yet to make the jump to HD DVD or Blu-ray, they still look to be the perfect device for those who need movie projection on the go. The MovieMate 50 and MovieMate 72 are reportedly slated to land within a few months, but head on over to the gallery for an early look at what to expect.
Epson's CEDIA booth tour
Nah, Epson didn't bother bringing along any scanners or laptops to CEDIA, but for whatever reason, it seemed to forget half of the projectors we expected to see, too. Nevertheless, the HT-centric flavors were all in attendance, so feel free to check the gallery out and witness a wall (but regrettably, just one) full of drool-worthy PJs.
Hands-on with Integra's DHS-8.8 HD DVD player
While Toshiba was off boasting about its third-generation HD DVD player lineup, Integra was quietly showcasing its very first player to handle the high-definition format. Interestingly, we had no issues getting a number of closeups, and while the player seemed to sneak under the noses of most folks there, we were able to get a little insight into the firm's future HD plans. 'Course, you'll have to visit our next door neighbor to find out more, and give those snapshots a look while you're over, will ya?
Hitachi's CEDIA booth tour
Surprising though it may be, Hitachi's booth at this year's CEDIA wasn't as inspiring (ahem) as one might hope. Very few HDTVs and projectors were actually set up, as the firm opted to have a number of dedicated demo rooms to situate a smaller crowd in a more intimate setting. Nothing too new at this one, but the lady perched up top shouting out trivia questions while we were walking through was an interesting touch, to say the least.%Gallery-7052%
Mitsubishi's CEDIA booth tour
Up next on our journey through CEDIA 2007 is Mitsubishi, which seemed to separate its projectors from the rest of its inventory on the floor. Nevertheless, the firm did have a micro projector in action alongside the beastly HC6000, and just across the way were too many HDTVs to count. Interestingly, Mitsu chose to erect an entire wall of its own to show off a few UltraThin Frame LCDs, but we utilized the questionably scientific finger-gap test to show that these sets weren't quite as thin as Toshiba's RF350U. Another treat came when we witnessed a trio of incredibly engrossed (or bored, 'twas hard to tell) individuals trying to make sense of a 3D display, so be sure and share in the fun below, capiche?%Gallery-7050%
JVC's CEDIA booth tour
Around the bend from Sharp and LG sat the noticeably more compact JVC booth, which managed to showcase a few fancy projectors, an elusive Blu-ray player, and a number of drool-worthy HD camcorders. Sound good? Then head on over to EngadgetHD and check out the gallery.
Hands-on with Philips' TSU line of remote controls
Considering that the bulk of Philips' gear was of the remote control variety, we figured it best to take a closer look at what all the firm was offering. The fellow up there on the right was spotted at last year's CEDIA, but the two siblings beside it are reportedly going to land sometime in the next few months. From left to right, you'll see the TSU9200, TSU9400, and the tried and true TSU9600, all which were designed to make controlling your life from the couch a bit more plausible. Neither of the newbies were particularly comfortable to hold, but when you can flip on / off tunes, switch off the lights, and fire up your TiVo with a simple button press, we guess we can deal.%Gallery-7038%
Philips' CEDIA booth tour
Philips didn't exactly have a huge presence at CEDIA, but it made darn sure to let everyone know it was serious about the remote control biz. Aside from a plethora of uninspiring peripherals laying around, the firm had multiple tables with a variety of intelligent remotes (the TSU9200, TSU9400 and TSU9600 were most prominent) for use with in-home music streaming and home automation. Notably, there were a few digiframes and TVs on display too, but it was quite clear what this firm came here to prove.%Gallery-7035%
Hands-on with Toshiba's REGZA Super Narrow Bezel (SNB) LCD lineup
Nah, we couldn't stop with just taking a closer look at Toshiba's third-gen HD DVD player lineup, so we decided to give you all a much better view at just how thin the bezels really are on the firm's REGZA Super Narrow Bezel LCD. Announced this morning for the US, these 40- and 46-inch panels claim to posses a bezel smaller than one-inch wide, and as you can see in the gallery below, it's definitely the truth. Oh, and the image quality wasn't half bad, either.%Gallery-7162%
Hands-on with Toshiba's third-generation HD DVD player lineup
As you're well aware by now, Toshiba came out today and got (really) official about its third-generation HD DVD lineup, which includes the HD-A3, HD-A30 and the HD-A35. The company was most certainly pushin' HD DVD at its booth today, so it made sense that these three units were the first most people saw when entering through. Each device looked fairly similar to its siblings, but we went ahead and grabbed photos of 'em one by one just to be safe.%Gallery-7031%
