Pioneer introduces new AV Receivers and new Apple Apps

Pioneer introduces new AV Receivers and new Apple Apps 

Pioneer introduced four new audio video receivers today: the VSX-521 ($249), VSX-821 ($349), VSX-921 ($449) and VSX-1021 ($549). All of Pioneer's receivers come with a free USB/video cable for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that enables playback of audio, video and photos. The top of the line VSX-1021 though has new features like: Apple’s AirPlay, DLNA 1.5, Internet Radio, and compatibility with Pioneer's own custom apps: iControlAV2 and the Air Jam. AirPlay (which requires iTunes 10.1 or later and iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 4.2) allows users to listen to their iTunes music library through their home theater system and see the album art and song information on their TV. DLNA 1.5 enables streaming audio and control from compatible networked or portable devices. vTuner allows access to thousands of internet radio stations around the world. The new iControlAV2 App enables control of volume, bass, balance and room settings. When used with an iPad, all four controls are available on one screen. The app will also control any compatible Pioneer Blu-ray player. The Air Jam App when paired with the AS-BT200 Bluetooth adapter, allows up to four devices to be paired with the receiver via Bluetooth. Each user can then cue songs to create a collective playlist. Each connected device will display the list of songs added by all users and the device each song will play from. The Air Jam App will also keep the list of songs from each session on each device for future purchase through the iTunes Store.

For more information:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/AV-Receivers/Pioneer+Receivers 

To purchase Pioneer products:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Where-To-Buy

Keith Pereira

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AMX added to the GSA contract of Blue Tech

AMX has been just been added to the Government Services Administration (GSA) IT Schedule 70 and NASA SEWP IV contract of systems integrator Blue Tech. This allows federal governments as well as the NASA SEWP (Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement) GWAC (Government-Wide Acquisition Contract) to work closely with Blue Tech to obtain pre-approved IT and AV solutions from AMX. 

AMX was the first control manufacturer to pass the rigorous JITC Information Assurance (IA) Certification test administered by the DoD, which ensures that AMX control and switching equipment can operate to maximum benefit on the Defense Information Systems Networks (DISN) and remain secure. AMX has also earned the Certificate of Networthiness (CoN) from the U.S. Army for its Resource 

For more information about AMX’s government solutions: 

http://www.amx.com/markets/government/

Keith Pereira

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Apple announces iPad 2 and iOS 4.3

Apple announced the much anticipated iPad 2 today. The new tablet's design is 33 percent thinner and 15 percent lighter than the original version. The iPad 2 improves on the iPad by upgrading from the single core A4 processor running at 1Ghz to the new dual-core A5 processor. It also has a front-facing VGA camera for video chat and self portraits as well as a rear-facing camera that can shoot HD video at 720p. The iPad 2 will be available in black or white and 3G models will be compatible with both AT&T’s and Verizon’s 3G networks. The iPad 2 will be available on March 11 in the US

To coincide with the announcement of the ipad 2 Apple has released iOS 4.3 which will include: faster Safari mobile browsing, iTunes Home Sharing, enhancements to AirPlay, and a personal hotspot feature for sharing an iPhone 4's cellular data connection over Wi-Fi.

For more information:

http://www.apple.com/ipad/

http://www.apple.com/ios/

To purchase an Ipad 2:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad/start?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ

Keith Pereira

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