Gateway Sells Off Professional PC Business to MPC Corp.

MPC Corp., a PC maker from the U.S., on Wednesday said it had signed a definitive agreement with Gateway to acquire Gateway’s professional business. The acquisition will help MPC to broaden the market segments it can serve and will help the company to strengthen its positions on the market of professional solutions.

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dnp Debuts Epic Screen

The New Epic Curved Screen Combines Superior Supernova Optical Technology With a Masking System to Bring a Sweeper Cinema Experience Into the Home – No Matter the Aspect Ratio

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HD and SD Video Recorders From Gefen

Easy to use, simple to install and perfect for videophiles, the multi-functioning Personal Video Recorder (PVR) from Gefen offers reliable, 24/7 access to your audio/video programs, anywhere you go.

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Sonic Foundry Unveils Mediasite 4.2

Sonic Foundry® Inc., a leader in automated rich media communications technology, today unveiled Mediasite® 4.2, the latest release of the company’s award-winning and patented webcasting and content management platform.

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Sharp Buys Stake in Pioneer

Japanese electronics makers Sharp Corp. and Pioneer Corp. announced a deal Thursday to reduce development costs through joint projects and technology sharing.
As part of the deal, Pioneer will issue 41.4 billion yen ($357 million) in stock to Sharp, giving the Osaka-based Sharp a 14.7 percent stake in Pioneer, making it the company’s top shareholder.

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3D Biz Expo – stereoscopic 3D industry as well as other 3D visualization technologies.

This 2-day conference, exhibition and networking event explores markets, products and relationships across the stereoscopic 3D industry as well as other 3D visualization technologies.

Sessions include:

     ·      3D Markets and Outlook
     ·      3D Public Displays
     ·      3D Gaming
     ·      3D Cinema
     ·      Other 3D Displays and Technology
     ·      3D TV
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HP Launches Cheaper Video Conferencing Product

Hewlett-Packard Co launched a cheaper version of its high-end video conferencing product Halo on Tuesday in a bid to grab market share from competitors like Cisco Systems Inc

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Daktronics Introduces New Modular LED Video Technology

Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT) of Brookings, S.D., announces the release of the new ProTour® PT-4, modular LED (light emitting diode) video system. The product features four millimeter line spacing for excellent picture detail, 22-bit image processing for exceptional video quality, a design without the need for fans for ultra-quite operation, and a high-bright, high-efficiency LED layout for superior contrast.

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Netkey Acquires Webpavement

Netkey, a recognized leading provider of software for self-service kiosks, today announced that it has acquired Webpavement, one of the largest providers of software used for the operation and management of networks of digital signs.

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Pacific Media Reports Americas 07Q2 Professional FPD Shipments of 139,000

Pacific Media Associates, the global market information experts on large-screen displays, has released their latest quarterly manufacturer census and survey results, showing that 30”+ flat panel displays (monitors and TVs) designated for professional (B2B) use grew 58% over their second quarter 2006 levels

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