Axis Communications today announced that it is introducing a network camera with true HDTV performance in compliance with the SMPTE standard in resolution, color representation and frame rate.

The AXIS Q1755 Network Camera is the perfect solution for securing areas where greater image detail is required, such as airports, passport controls and casinos.

“The HDTV performance of the AXIS Q1755, with crisp and clear images at full frame rate, fulfills the professional market’s demands for greater image detail and true color representation,” said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications, Inc.

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RADVISION® Ltd. (Nasdaq: RVSN), a provider of video network infrastructure and developer tools for unified visual communications over IP, 3G, and emerging next-generation IMS networks, today announced the availability of a new version of the SCOPIA Desktop platform with enhancements to high definition video and presentation clarity.

SCOPIA Desktop V5.7 can be experienced at a new online demonstration facility in conjunction with its release providing an easy way to experience SCOPIA high definition (HD) quality in audio, video, and H.239 data collaboration.

SCOPIA Desktop makes it easy to fully participate in meetings no matter where users are: at their desk, at a customer location, or in a hotel in another part of the world.

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SiBEAM, Inc. today announced the strategic investment by Panasonic and Samsung for the continued development of SiBEAM’s WirelessHD™ semiconductor products.

This additional investment by the two consumer electronics manufacturers represents a show of confidence in the market and application potential of WirelessHD technology.

“SiBEAM is leading the charge in utilizing millimeter wave technology to drive innovation in the consumer electronics industry,” said John LeMoncheck, President and CEO of SiBEAM.

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Plextor, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, announces new products as a part of its new 2008 lineup. Featured in the new offering are 6x Blu-Ray Combo drives, 22x Super Multi DVD±RW drives, and an 8x Slim External USB DVD±RW for PC and Mac.

“Plextor continues to strengthen its position in the optical storage market with the addition of these new drives to its already robust line of products,” said Bob Gronski, vice president of sales and marketing for Plextor. “Now more than ever, people are going out less and taking advantage of home entertainment more, so it’s a perfect time for us to introduce such an extensive line of products.”

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Sony announced today at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions convention that its SXRD™ 4K digital projectors are behind Universal Studios’ award-winning “The Simpsons” ride.

The ride, which takes visitors on an action-packed virtual trip alongside Fox Televisions’ Simpsons family as they traverse Krusty the Clown’s Krustyland, was voted the “Best New Theme Park Attraction for 2008” by the Theme Park Insider, a consumer guide to the world’s most popular theme and amusement parks.

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CyberLink launched CyberLink PowerCinema 6, a software solution that enables users to turn a home PC into a high-definition TV and multimedia entertainment center.

PowerCinema 6 offers features for enjoying TV, photos, videos, music, movie DVDs, and radio. With scheduled TV recording, support for high-definition digital TV, and easy channel management, PowerCinema 6 lets users access HDTV programming directly on their PC.

“PowerCinema offers an all-in-one solution for enjoying TV, movie DVDs, music, and user-generated content,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “Now with support for high-definition TV, CyberLink PowerCinema 6 is also a perfect way to extend the functionality of the home desktop or notebook PC into a personal video recorder.”

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Sony is introducing a new full high-definition compact point-of-view (POV) camera and solid-state recorder combination, the Sony HXR-MC1.

Its unique design separates the camera head from the control unit/recorder, giving professional users more flexibility to capture shots in video applications where increased mobility is required beyond the use of traditional hand-held or shoulder-mount cameras, such as extreme sports, reality TV, documentaries, nature, wildlife and more.

The new camera achieves its balance of compact size, light weight and superb image quality through the use of solid-state recording onto Memory Stick PRO™ Duo media using AVCHD compression. The HXR-MC1 can record up to six hours of high-definition content onto a 16GB Memory Stick media.

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Toshiba today announces the launch of the new REGZA ZV series – the world’s first upscaling TV.

The REGZA ZV series debuts Toshiba’s innovative Resolution + technology, which uses a cell processor algorithm to provide greater image detail. By employing cutting-edge image-enhancing technologies, standard definition sources are scanned and up-converted to near HD quality, providing viewers with crisper images that are richer in detail. The results are truly impressive, with enhanced pictures that verge on high definition quality.

“While we’re making great progress in the development of image display technology, consumers are currently restricted by the lack of free-to-air HD content available,” said Andrew Line, UK TV Product Manager at Toshiba.

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NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips, announced that the collaboration project between NXP and Pegatron, a world leading design, manufacturing and service company, has achieved the world’s first Hybrid DVB-T TV tuner card in half the size of a minicard with the help of NXP’s latest generation multistandard TDA18271 silicon tuner.

Additionally to the latest generation multistandard TDA18271 silicon tuner, Pegatron adopted the highly integrated NXP’s SAA7231NE A/V decoder that supports receptions of both Analog TV and DVB-T signal from different sources like cable and terrestrial programs and feature the lowest power consumption, which made it possible to develop the Hybrid DVB-T solution in half-minicard form factor.

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Building on the success of the XH A1 and XH G1 High Definition (HD) camcorders, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has introduced the newly refined and upgraded hand-held XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders. Both products incorporate enhanced features for improved operation, including greater image control and improved audio capabilities.

Whether it is for corporate video production, wedding and events, or filmmaking, the new Canon XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders help professional videographers realize their creative vision.

The Canon XH A1S and XH G1S HD camcorders incorporate an expanded array of controls for customizing the image, display and operation to match individual needs.

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