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Re: A few thoughts about...CEDIA
Ron has made some very good observations regarding CEDIA. And for those who are not familiar with this event and its tie-in with CES let me clarify it a bit. CES ("Consumer Electronics Show") is, of course, the much larger event (about 6-7 times larger) when it takes over Las Vegas every January. In fact, it practically chokes the city and is not that easy to get around. Vegas regulars usually take that time to escape the area. But if you are mainly concerned with Home Theater then CEDIA ("Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association") is the event that focuses on that aspect of consumer electronics. And, since its limited to industry people (installers and manufacturers) and not the general public there is a tendency to introduce things that will be available in the near future to allow custom installers to get a leg up on the competition by offering things that entice new customers. In other words, you are more likely to find people talking about the next generation HDMI considerations rather than how to use Xbox 360s, Auto Sound Systems, clock radios and the latest electric razors. It is, as Ron implied, a veritable cornucopia of HT delights - and then some!
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