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New Revel Ultima2 Lineup
Thomas J. Norton  |  Sep 14, 2006

The Harman Specialty Group's booth was nearly set up for Thursday's official opening when we snapped these photos of the new Revel Ultima2 series. The tallest is the new Salon2 ($22,000/pair), the smaller floor-stander is the new Studio2 ($16,000/pair, not shown, but similarly styled) The others were the Gem2 (not shown) and Voice2 (photo below). The new Ultima2s will roll out gradually, with the Salon and Studio due around the first of the year and the other pieces scheduled in late winter or early spring 2007.

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Revel Voice2
Steven Stone  |  Sep 14, 2006
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Revel Salon2 Rear Panel
Steven Stone  |  Sep 14, 2006
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Truckin'
Steven Stone  |  Sep 14, 2006

The new slogan for DVD HD is "The look and sound of perfect." Where have we heard this before?

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Sharp Minds
 |  Sep 13, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 14, 2006

Sharp announced two new widescreen, full-HD 1080p AQUOS sets in new screen sizes, 46-inch (LC-46D62U) and 52-inch (LC-52D62U), produced at Sharp’s new LCD plant, Kameyama No. 2.

LC-52D62U will be available in the U.S. in October for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $4,799.99. LC-46D62U will be available in the U.S. in October for an MSRP of $3,499.99

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Press Conference
Steven Stone  |  Sep 13, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 14, 2006

Three things you'll always see at press conferences are ugly, comfortable shoes, bottled water, and empty plates under the chairs.

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Sharp's New Design
Geoffrey Morrison  |  Sep 13, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 14, 2006
Sharp showed a new line of LCDs sporting a new bezel design; piano black with silver. The 42-inch (LC-42D62U), 1080p model has a claimed 6ms response time and a 1300:1 native contrast ratio at a price of $2,499. Also in the line are a 46-inch LC-46D62U ($3,499), and a 52-inch LC-52D62U ($4,799). Both of these larger panels are 4ms. They will have 1080p inputs and will be available in October. The XV-Z20000 projector (we saw at CES 9 months ago) is coming out this month in all its 1080p glory for $11,999.
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Social Engineering
Steven Stone  |  Sep 13, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 14, 2006

Seen at the CEDIA Home of Electronic Lifestyles. If you put a plasma screen on your porch neighborhood youth will:

A- Throw rocks at it
B- Paint it with graffiti
C- Ask you to put on MTV

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Sony's 52-inch LCD
Geoffrey Morrison  |  Sep 13, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 14, 2006
For those not excited about projectors (see below), Sony unveiled a 52-inch LCD, the KDL-52XBR2. It’s 1080p of course, and sports a 1300:1 “on-screen” contrast ratio. It’s $6,500, but if you don’t like silver, the KDL-52XBR3 is $300 more and has a black bezel. They’ll be available in November. Also, the BDP-S1 Blu-ray player should ship late October.
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Don't Try This at Home
Steven Stone  |  Sep 13, 2006  |  First Published: Sep 14, 2006

The equipment rack in the CEDIA Home of Electronic Lifestyles, jointly sponsored by HP and Lifeware provided the heart of a connected home on display across from the convention center. Perhaps putting the rack holding the utility gear for the bathroom would not always be the best choice.

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