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8K TVs Top TV Line-ups for a Reason

By Eric Bodley in Blog Jun 02, 2019 0 comment

You Can’t See the Difference – or Can You? The latest and greatest thing in TVs are new models with 8K resolution. That’s 7680×4320 pixels or four times as many pixels as a 4K TV and 16 times as many as a 1080p TV. Do these new 8K TVs offer a differentiated experience? Can you […]

Boccaccio: Don’t Leave Test Results of the Eye to the Beholder

By Eric Bodley in Blog May 17, 2019 0 comment

Jeff Boccaccio of DPL Labs discusses the testing procedures available for HDMI 2.1, including the self-testing going on right now. Read the full article on CEPro.com Manufacturers’ self-testing methods may rely upon measurements such as insertion loss (Fig 1), which may not deliver comprehensive data. In Figs 2 and 3, eye patterns offer more information, […]

ProSource Welcomes Future Ready Solutions as New Vendor

By Eric Bodley in Blog Feb 22, 2019 0 comment

ProSource Welcomes Future Ready Solutions as New Vendor Future Ready Solutions Brings Portfolio of Leading Fiber and Copper Connectivity Products to Buying Group — SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Feb. 19, 2019 — ProSource, the largest audio, video, and integration buying group in the United States, announced today the addition of Future Ready Solutions as a new […]

Kordz Kevlar Reinforced HDMI Cable to Debut at CEDIA Expo 2018

By Eric Bodley in Blog Aug 25, 2018 0 comment

Read the full article on CEPro.com The new Kordz PRS3 AOC HDMI cable supports UltraHD 4K, HDR and high-frame rates to work with the latest video technologies. The Kordz PRS3 AOC HDMI cable is designed for custom installation with features such as its 3kg grip, along with its 15kg pull strength. Robert Archer · August 24, 2018 […]

New Celerity UFO (Universal Fiber Optic) Cables Replace DFO Series Cables

By Eric Bodley in Blog Aug 17, 2018 0 comment

Celerity Detachable Fiber Optic (DFO) Cables to be discontinued September 15, 2018 replaced by Celerity Universal Fiber Optic (UFO) Series Cables We want to provide you with advance notice of the transition from Celerity DFO HDMI cables (with detachable copper-to-copper connection at the head shell) to the new Celerity UFO HDMI cables (with fiber-to-fiber in-line […]

CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Eric Bodley’s 3 Wishes for CEDIA

By Eric Bodley in Blog Sep 23, 2017 0 comment

Bodley challenges entire channel to continue education, create better workforce development, and fight legislative battles hurting the industry. By Jason Knott · September 8, 2017 To read the full article at CEPro.com, Click Here CEDIA Lifetime Acheivement Award recipient Eric Bodley challenged the entire custom installation in accepting his honor during a gala ceremony […]

CE Pro 100 Names Top Fiber Optic Cable Brands

By Eric Bodley in Blog Jun 26, 2017 0 comment

Cleerline leads the fiber optic cable category, followed by Celerity, Corning, Tributaries and Metra Home Theater. Robert Archer · June 13, 2017 CE Pro’s annual Brand Analysis study surveys the top 100 highest-revenue residential integration firms, otherwise known as the CE Pro 100, to determine their preferred brands in the categories of audio, video, home automation, networking, lighting control, […]

The Ugly Truth About Ultra HD and What Dealers Need to Do About It

By Eric Bodley in Blog Oct 27, 2016 0 comment

Ultra HD’s rapid evolution is exceeding the capabilities of HDMI, and integrators need to look into future-ready solutions such as fiber products and networking technologies to resolve bandwidth issues and stay ahead of the 4K game. Robert Archer · October 18, 2016 CEPro (Click here for full article) Percolating underneath the huge wave of optimism […]

Are You Installing 4K or Faux K? – The Importance of Third-Party Testing

By Eric Bodley in Blog Oct 23, 2015 1 comment

Over the past few weeks you’ve probably seen articles in the industry press that HDMI Licensing, (HDMI®), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL®) have announced HDMI 4K certification testing for cables. I’ve received numerous emails from dealers and reps alike, asking “What will this mean to us?” Let me respond by saying, “This is fantastic news!” Since […]

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