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speakers around the room to create a wider listening space.
The ES Series includes HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision and newly
supported 8K1, and IMAX Enhanced video features. Gaming
is more thrilling and realistic thanks to the latest format
support, such as 4K/120Hz, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR),
and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) in HDMI 2.1. $3,299;
electronics.sony.com
Power Management, Generation, Surge
Suppression and Storage/Remote Services
SurgeX | Vertical
Series+
Vertical Series+
is a smart vertical
power distribution
unit (PDU) that
is compact and
space effi cient.
Suitable for today's
most connected ecosystems, from smart home control
systems to meeting spaces, the Vertical Series+ comes in
8-, 16-, and 24-receptacle confi gurations for easy, versatile
installation. The PDU off ers cloud-connected power
management capabilities and advanced analytics. Vertical
Series+ integrates with SurgeX CONNECT, a cloud-based
software that enables remote monitoring and management
of power health for compatible SurgeX devices. $899$1,499
depending on confi guration; ametekesp.com/surgex
Projectors
Digital Projection | HIGHlite Satellite MLS Reference
The HIGHlite
4K UHD
Reference
Satellite
Modular Laser
System (MLS)
separates the
projector head
from the pure laser light engine, off ering installation
fl exibility from a projector chassis that's signifi cantly smaller
and lighter than other premium 3-chip DLP projectors on
the market. The HIGHlite S-MLS weighs just 42 pounds,
compared to roughly 120 pounds for similar projectors and
is 83% smaller than its original integrated design, making it
easier to fi t into tight spaces. $72,785, fi ber-optic cable
sold separately; digitalprojection.com
HOUSEHOLD ENHANMENTS &
INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
Cables & Cabling Products
Kordz | PRS Cat6A
and PRO Cat6
SlimCat Network
Cable Systems
When the bulk and
rigidity of most
Ethernet cabling make it hard to retrofi t networks into
residential settings, Kordz SlimCat comes to the rescue. This
innovative cabling design measures half the cross-sectional
area of conventional 23AWG and 24AWG network cable,
streamlining installation, especially around tight corners
and cramped quarters. It requires smaller drill holes, while
supporting 100W PoE++ and delivering up to 10Gbps
network connectivity up to 50 meters. $229; kordz.com
Communications Products
2N/Axis Communications |
2N IP Verso 2.0
Ideal for commercial and
residential projects requiring
reliable access control,
the upgraded 2N IP Verso
2.0 now features an AXIS
ARTPEC-7 processor, which gives
the intercom excellent image
quality, effi cient compression, and
enough power for new features
such as QR code access and advanced motion detection.
Clear color images are provided by the new wide-angle,
full HD camera that supports Wide Dynamic Range
(WDR), a function which lightens dark areas and darkens
overexposed parts of images. $1,516; 2n.com
Home Networking Device
Savant | Savant Smart
Network
The home networking
solution applies
artifi cial intelligence
(AI) and powerful
cloud-based analytics
to create a learning
ecosystem that
achieves optimal wireless performance. Paired with a Savant
Smart Networking Subscription, each Smart Network
PHOTOS COURTESY OF 1. SURGEX; 2. DIGITAL PROJECTION; 3. KORDZ; 4. 2N/AXIS COMMUNICATIONS; 5. SAVANT
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