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CES 2009
THIELnet
Tom Norton  |  Jan 10, 2008  |  Published: Jan 11, 2008

Thiel demonstrated a system that is said to produce audiophile quality audio either through a wireless connection or "wired" via Ethernet. As demonstrated, the package consisted of five full range SCS4D speakers plus an SS1D subwoofer (all powered via class D amps—like most "wireless" systems the individual pieces still require a connection to the AC line) and a dB1 THIELnet Audio Distribution Processor.

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CES 2009
Thin Again Out Again
Tom Norton  |  Jan 10, 2008

Hitachi joined the parade of manufacturers showing ultra slim flat panel models with this 1.5-inch thick concept design.

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CES 2009
Thin and Wireless
Tom Norton  |  Jan 11, 2009
The Panasonic Z1 series should be in a store near you come June. The TC-P54Z1, shown here, is not only roughly 1.5" thick, but can wirelessly transmit a full 1080p/60 image up to 30 feet in the same room without adding additional compression to the image data. Moreover, it weighs just 67 lbs. The inputs are located in a separate box together with the wireless transmitter (shown below the screen, along with the receiver box which must sit near the set.
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CES 2009
Thin is In: Redux
Tom Norton  |  Jan 09, 2008

Is this really the world's thinnest television with a built-in tuner? According to JVC, it was as of January 6, 2008. That was the day before the start of CES! This design is 1.5" deep at the thinnest point, but 2.9" at the thickest. While that's svelte, it isn't the thinnest now, by a long shot, based on what has been shown at CES.

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CEDIA 2009
Thin Is Still In
Tom Norton  |  Sep 09, 2009
LG Electronics also showed its new ultra thin “Full HD” LED LCD HDTV. The SL90 series, available in 42-inch and 47-inch sizes, features LED lighting with local dimming for a claimed dynamic contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1, a depth of 1.15 inches, extensive calibration capabilities, and TruMotion 120Hz.
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THX Goes Video
Tom Norton  |  Sep 08, 2007

THX is now getting into video product certification, and was running training sessions throughout the show. As yet few video products carry the THX imprimatur.

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CES 2009
THX Robo Select
Tom Norton  |  Jan 10, 2008

A THX regular, famous for several THX trailers including the famous Moo-cow, was on hand to help draw attention to THX's latest efforts in audio and video certification.

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CES 2009
TI Goes 240
Tom Norton  |  Jan 08, 2008

TI demonstrated a prototype technology that operates a DLP set at 240Hz and virtually eliminates motion lag. It was very convincing side-by-side with a 120Hz LCD, as you can clearly see from this state of the art photo.

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CEDIA 2011
Tiny Elites
Tom Norton  |  Sep 09, 2011
I review an Elite Osprey dual screen setup (16:9 and 2.35:1) in our October issue. Here Elite were showing teeny-weeny screens for the space impaired.

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Tiny Velodyne
Tom Norton  |  Sep 08, 2007

The Velodyne SPL-800R isn't the smallest or newest Velodyne subwoofer, but it caught my eye since I'm in a hunt for small, manageable, high quality subs-as you might gather from a few of my entries hereabouts. It uses a 10" driver, is a bit over a foot all around, and will run you $$1249. The larger SPL-1000R to its left can be yours for for $$1649.

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