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Guys, this app is just rebranded Truphone. Lame!!!!!!!
I would love to see CDMA support coming... ala Verizon somewhere buried in the code.
Isn't this really just a JVC in Pioneer clothing? I'd save a couple bucks and go with the JVC.
Save yourself some bucks and get it from the company that manufactures it, Projection Design. It's a Projection Design Action! M20.

http://www.projectiondesign.com/Default.asp?CatID=1590
I'd LOVE this! I'd use it while traveling and fiddling with it to see how I could incorporate it into future Crestron/Automation systems. It has alot of potential.
Actually, they aren't $50k and if they are trying to sell Kaleidescape systems for that then that's why their sales are down. A complete system in under $15k.

Most people already have a large DVD collection and Kaleidescape currently offers the best management solution for those who can afford it. They are upgradeable to Blu-ray when that player is released. For now, a standalone BD player is the way to go for those who are buying systems now and can't wait until they can release a Blu player/recorder.
Actually, you just need to inform your customers that Kaleidescape is already Blu-ray ready. The server and backend infrastructure is ready to go and it just will need the Kaleidescape Blu-Ray Movie Player to record/playback Bluray movies. We've been selling Kaleidescapes at the same rate we have before. In typical Kaleidescape fashion I'm sure they will offer an upgrade for current users if they want to trade in their current player clients for Blu players.

If people are having trouble selling them, then they aren't selling them right. IMHO.
It's kind of cool, although all they are doing is taking the component video ouput and encoding it into an IP Video stream to be distributed by their video/audio client/server architecture. You can do the same thing with almost any high-end control system out there. For instance, you can control the Vudu from a Crestron processor and utilize Extron, a Crestron PVID, or AutoPatch Component Video Switcher to do the same thing without the additional step of converting to a packet stream.

Just an FYI, Vudu will activate the IP Control of the "vanilla" Vudu if you ask nicely. They may stop if alot of people ask for it, but I doubt alot of people will.
Just an FYI, this update is also supposed to add advanced controls that Crestron can utilize. This is supposed to be RS232 or Ethernet control. It is not clear which will be implemented. I've been told by Crestron that the control module is waiting on this update from TiVo to be activated. We can't wait! It'll make the control of those units with Crestron seamless.
This system is really cool, but we normally do multiple LCDs/Plasmas with a motorized screen if someone really wants this. For most clients $18k is a drop in the bucket.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I'm looking for a pair of quality headphones that aren't seemingly made of glass. I'm an avid BMXer which causes me to frequently bash on any type of technology that joins me for my daily riding. I've been through the higher quality headsets in the Skullcandy line as these are supposed to be built for "abuse," which is laughable. I cant wear earbuds or canal buds, as my large ears seem to have a repelling property upon anything that sits in them. Wired or Bluetooth doesn't really matter, but I need something that can hold up to taking a few hits every now and again. I'm trying to keep 'em under $150. Thanks!"

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