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The article presents a buyers' guide to flatpanel displays that are available in the U.S. It cites some improvements in liquid crystal displays (LCD) and plasma displays. It compares the advantages and key features of LCD and plasma displays. It lists several LCD and plasma displays in varying sizes, including products from Astro Systems, Cine-tal, eCinema and JVC.

Focuses on liquid crystal display (LCD) and plasma monitors. Technological enhancements of flat panels; Sharp's planned release of the consumer version of its 45 inches LCD; Difference in LCD and plasma in terms of sizes.

The article focuses on the implications of the transition of television in the U.S. to digital television (DTV) on February 17, 2009 for the audio-visual (AV) industry. It provides a comparison between the transition and the launch of the first national color television broadcast on January 1, 1954. It cites the effect of the transition on cable and satellite customers. It details the outcome of the test analog shutdown held in Wilmington, North Carolina on September 8, 2008.

The article focuses on the 26-percent increase in North American television sales from first to second quarter 2008 and the 28-percent second quarter sales increase from 2007, with both liquid crystal display (LCD) and plasma flatpanels posting gains due to lower prices. The Federal Communications Commission reportedly mandated the transition to digital television by February 2009. The business opportunity it represents for residential and commercial installers is also noted.

The article examines the revenue potential of digital signage monitors installed by the company called Gas Station TV at gasoline stations in the U.S. According to the article, digital signage have advantage over traditional television and television advertising because of its inherent nature of targeting viewers that already have specific characteristics.

The article presents an assessment of the performance of the audio-visual equipment industry in the U.S. in 2005. The Federal Communications Commissions has ordered broadcasters to move toward digital television. The trend for higher native resolution has increased in 2005. Several products that were launched in the market include Pocket Projector from Mitsubishi and DR37-P high dynamic range monitor from Brightside Technologies.

Explores the development of streaming video equipment in the U.S. Launch of VB6200 video streaming device from VBrick in 2005; Advantages of an Audio and video over Internet protocol; Other streaming video devices.

Highlights the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the U.S. Launch of plasma monitors; Prevalence of DVD players on display; Extent of competition in plasma technology.

Reviews three software products from Apple Computer Inc. Features of the Final Cut Pro 4 video editing software; Advantages of using DVD Studio Pro 2 professional DVD authoring program; Usability of the Shake 3 advanced digital composting application.

Evaluates the TPMC-10 wireless touchpanel product from Crestron Electronics Inc., available in the U.S. market in March 2005. Features; Cost.

Presents information on the PocketProjector product from Mitsubishi Corp. that will be launched in the U.S. in 2005. Features; Cost; Description of the imaging engine of PocketProjector.

Examines consumer preferences for video projection technology in the U.S. Increase in large screen display sales in 2004; Breakdown of projector sales; Tendency of consumers to purchase cameras, editing systems and production monitors.

Evaluates the NoteVision XG-MB70X projector from Sharp availabe in the U.S. market in January 2005. Features; Cost.

Answers several questions about high-definition (HD) television. Information on analog television broadcasting in the U.S.; Comparison between HD and digital television; Connection of HD sources and displays.

Presents information on the products featured at a video-processing equipment exhibit hosted by the National Systems Contractors Association in the U.S. in 2004. HT1100 home theater projector from NEC Visual Systems; LC-M37700P liquid crystal display monitor from Sharp; AVN-200 appliance for encoding and distributing video and audio as Internet protocol data from Visionary Solutions.

Delves into high definition (HD) television in the U.S. Views of people regarding the technology; Advantages seen by the author of using the HD technology; Question posed on whether or not HD is here to stay.

Focuses on the rating of various motion pictures in DVD format released in the U.S. for the 2004 DVD Awards. Criteria for judging; Features of "Alien Quadrilogy," in DVD format; Awards given to "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition"; Significance of DVD menus.

Reports on DVD technologies showcased at the Digital Video Expo in New York City in July 2003. Premiere Pro from Adobe; Xtreme card from Matrox; Video Toaster from Pinnacle Systems.