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Gefen Intros HDMI 1.3 1:5 Splitter and 1:10 Distribution Amp

Gefen has introduced two new HDMI 1.3 solutions, a 1:5 splitter and a 1:10 distribution amplifier.

KEF?s Egg-Shaped 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System Available

KEF is now shipping the KHT1005.2 home theater speaker system, a 5.1 egg-shaped surround system with the KUBE-1 subwoofer.

EZ Bracket?s Orange Box Minimizes Speaker Sound Leakage

The latest installer aid to come from EZ Bracket is its Orange Box back-box designed to serve as an all-purpose speaker accessory. 

Will GPS Lead to Residential Installs?

Market research firm the NPD Group called GPS ?the best performing category of 2007? when evaluating consumer electronics holiday season sales.

Apple?s Got Game?

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By appyling to expand their trademark coverage last week, Apple’s keeping the door open to enter the gaming arena:

Toys, games and playthings, namely, hand-held units for playing electronic games; hand-held units for playing video games; stand alone video game machines; electronic games other than those adapted for use with television receivers only; LCD game machines; electronic educational game machines; toys, namely battery-powered computer games.

Netflix Agrees: Blu-ray Wins

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Reuters reports,

Netflix said that with such a clear signal from the industry, it will only buy Blu-ray discs going forward and will phase out stock of HD DVD by about the end of the year.

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