After last years Vista After Hours [Vista After Hours video] events, it's great to see some training being put in place for partners looking to seize upon the opportunity in the consumer market.  Look out for some interesting developments in the consumer space relating to our Software + Services direction and also our competitiveness with some of the more incumbent entertainment vendors.

In the first installment of Optimizing for Entertainment and Networking at EHX Spring's Media Center University, Mike Seamons provides guidance on choosing one technology over another. In his presentation, he covers the difference between analog and digital formats, component cables and HDMI, Cat 5 and Cat 6 Ethernet wiring, several TV tuner options, and how to deal with protected content.

Topics covered:

• Video, Audio, Network, and TV Technologies
• Digital Media Copy Protection

 
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Source:→ Hat Tip to Ian Dixon | Consumer Electronics Installer | James Blog