CE Pro Media Servers Stories

Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs Start at $5K

2013-04-09T13:14:15+00:00

Sony will sell its 55- and 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TVs for $4,999 and $6,999, respectively, beginning on April 21, 2013. Both TVs come with Sony’s new “Mastered in 4K” Blu-ray discs of Spider-Man (2002), Ghostbusters and Angels & Demons.

The End of vNet: Owner to Discontinue, Launch new Home Automation Co.

2013-04-08T15:56:28+00:00

Industry veteran Mike Anderson is forming Automated Control Technology Partners to be the parent company for a number of brands, including 3vNet, which will be discontinued.

Vidabox LiivNAS Engineered for Digital Whole-House Entertainment

2013-03-21T13:38:22+00:00

Vidabox's new LiivNAS is compatible with Sonos and iTunes and it includes Blu-ray, DVD and CD ripping to provide homeowners with an all-in-one server solution.

Fusion Ovation Music Streamers: Low-cost, Multi-zone Servers Filling a Gap

2013-03-20T14:39:20+00:00

Fusion Research responds to dealers' needs with the Ovation Music Streamers, low-cost multi-zone streaming devices with two-way communication with most of the major automation companies.

VidaBox New LiivNAS Server Adds Control4, Crestron, iTunes, Sonos Support

2013-03-13T17:26:48+00:00

VidaBox has updated its popular LiivNAS Media System, adding support for Control4, Crestron, iTunes and Sonos. It features 2TB of storage or can be customized with 3TB or 4TB of space.

Fusion Adds Spotify to Ovation Music Servers

2013-03-12T17:47:51+00:00

Squeezebox-based Ovation music streamers from Fusion Research to provide two-way Spotify control from iOS and Android apps as well as applications for Elan, Control4, RTI, Savant, Crestron and other home automation systems.

CasaTunes Multi-room Music Servers Use Apple AirPlay for Wireless Audio

2013-03-12T16:55:16+00:00

CasaTunes has launched a new line of multi-room music servers that support up to 24 wired and 10 wireless rooms via Apple AirPlay.

Autonomic Attacks Europe with Vivateq at ISE 2013

2013-01-24T18:02:31+00:00

At ISE 2013, Autonomic will launch Mirage Audio System, comprising media servers packaged with amps, also support for Napster in Europe, Pandora in Australia.

Loft Media Room Combines Basketball, Gaming

2012-12-18T16:19:05+00:00

A media room above a gymnasium features a gaming-centric A/V system with surround sound and big, beautiful video. Grand Haven, Mich.-based Bekins discusses the challenges.

Can Warner Bros. Save Kaleidescape?

2012-12-14T16:54:08+00:00

Populating a new online store with Warner Bros. movies is a good start for Kaleidescape but will other studios follow suit? Here’s my prescription for the maker of high-end movie servers.

Kaleidescape Dealers React to Warner Bros. Downloads

2012-12-11T16:19:26+00:00

Dealers, Beta testers discuss Kaleidescape download store featuring Warner Bros. content, commenting on download speeds, lack of partners, pricing and user experience.

Warner Bros. Brings Highest-Quality Video Downloads to Kaleidescape Servers

2012-12-11T03:49:20+00:00

Kaleidescape's new online media store, launching today with Warner Bros., offers highest-quality (legitimate) downloads available anywhere, plus UltraViolet streaming.

Sony Reveals 4K Ultra HD Titles for TV Buyers: Mostly Classics

2012-11-29T16:39:06+00:00

Sony announces feature films, including "Karate Kid", shipping free of charge with 4K Ultra HD displays. Companion "content delivery system" is a media server that won't accept online downloads.

Where Does Your Profit Come From?

2012-11-16T13:30:16+00:00

CEDIA Benchmarking Study reveals the typical integrator earns 12.5% profit and still relies heavily on equipment markup. Integrators ID most-profitable categories.

Roku 2 vs. Apple TV: Choosing the Right Streamer for Clients

2012-11-05T16:14:03+00:00

Seven key questions to ask clients about usage, along with comparisons of hardware, interfaces, setup and content between the Roku 2 XS and Apple TV.