Sales Director of distributor of
distinction AWE, PAUL M. delivers the latest news direct from AWE headquarters…
Loewe ID connect 55
Cited as the world’s most customizable
smart LED TV, the new Loewe Connect ID 55-inch screen increases the existing
range of uniquely styled screens. With 2160 color designs available, these
screens provide installers with an attractive alternative to other models on
the market.
Remote functionality is available on the
iPad and includes a TV guide, video library and online portal.
The screen is 3D compatible and features a
500GB hard drive for media recording, display and streaming, full picture in
picture display and dual channel functionality. In addition to an Ethernet
input, Wi-Fi connectivity is built-in to simplify networking.
Loewe
ID connect 55
Awe technical services division
At the backend of last year, we established
a Technical Services division to provide our trade dealer base with
specification, site survey, delivery and installation support for all
ultra-large screen TV projects. Already proving successful, we have delivered
and installed 85-inch and 103-inch Panasonic screens at multiple properties,
including in a basement area in a residential property in Central London, major
retail stores in Reading, London and Manchester, and also at the British Grand
Prix for the British Racing Drivers Club.
As the choice of screen sizes continues to
increase, ultra-large TVs are becoming more affordable and increasingly popular
to the consumer. However, a 75-inch screen is the largest that can
realistically be put through a normal delivery network and installation
process, with larger panels generally requiring specialist expertise and
handling. We have invested in a custom built to-loader vehicle and associated
equipment to get screens safety to and from the site, and have also brought on
board a team who have the ability to handle both site surveys and the
installation.
Awe
technical services division
Kotekuh launch
AWE has launched Kotekuh (pronounced;
ko-te-ooh), a brand new marketing initiative that features a digital consumer
magazine that focuses on home and lifestyle technology. Designed to generate
new leads for installers, Kotekuh will communicate what can be achieved by
integrating technology into their property.
Kotekuh, which is Janpanese for New
Technology, includes a quarterly digital magazine that features the latest home
technology news, and illustrates how products can integrate seamlessly into a
property.
Readers will be taken inside some of the
hottest homes on the market and will be able to find out project details from
the people responsible for the amazing installations. The magazine will also
feature complimentary products that can be used every day, be it at home, at
work or on the move. All of this information will highlight how technology can
enhance your lifestyle.
Alongside the magazine, AWE has established
the Kotekuh Concierge, a service that provides readers with more information on
feature products and installations. The reader can call or email the concierge
who will record the enquiry and then pass it onto appropriate AWE approved
“Kotekuh dealer”.
Designed
to generate new leads for installers, Kotekuh will communicate what can be
achieved
URC total control at ISE2013
One of the major highlights at ISE 2013
will be URC’s Total Control range. Visitors to booth 1P35 will have the chance
to experience an interactive demo which focused on the system’s multi-room
audio and control capabilities and will allow installers to get hands-on with
the technology.
Elsewhere on the booth will be the DMS-AV
amplifier which delivers crystal clear audio and video to any home theatre or
entertainment room. In stock and now shipping, the system is designed to
perfectly integrate with a URL Total Control system. A new addition to the
line-up and also on display is the THZ-100, an easy-to-integrate digital
thermostat which allows homeowners and commercial property owners to manage
their energy consumption.
Stop by booth 1P22 to see the latest
developments in the Kinetik Labs range of speakers, cables and IR Kits.
URC
total control at ISE2013
Panasonic smart TVs
2012 was definitely the year to launch
Smart TVs and now as we progress into a time when they are a fixed feature on
project specifications, Panasonic illustrates that its range is amongst the
best in the industry.
The WT50 and DT50 Series are Panasonic’s
first big screen LED LCD TVs and incorporate latest Smart Viera functionality
to provide an enhanced combination of online services, green features and
picture processing functionality. Panasonic has extended this functionality
further by introducing its Remote App Pro which allows viewers to interact with
the TV by moving content between the screen and an iOS or Android based tablet
or smartphone.
Panasonic
smart TVs
Denon AV receivers
Deonon had a fantastic end to 2012 with the
introduction of three new AV Receivers – the flagship AVR-4520, AVR-3313 and
AVR-2313. Looking set to remain strong in the New Year, all three models are
already receiving a great response in the market for their quality,
affordability and reliability.
The flagship AVR4520 offers unprecedented
network streaming capabilities including Spotify and Last.fm. The receiver also
features 4K up scaling video support, triple HDMI output and Audyssey Multeq
XT32 room correction control. Another great feature is Dennon Link HD for low
jitter audio transmission with compatible Blu-ray players, such as the
DBT-3313. AirPlay is inbuilt into all of the receivers, allowing users to
stream their iTunes or iDevice content directly to the unit.
Denon
AV receivers
SVI awards
Following success in the SVI Award in 2012,
we are calling out to our dealers to support is in having another prosperous
year. If you feel the service and products you have received from us have been
of a high standard, please head to the SVI website at www.svimag.com and vote for us!
