by wesblack on Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:19 am These image were shot after the show, unfortunately the booth was so busy during the 4 day Cedia show, we did not have time to shoot more pictures.
From left to right: Wes Black, Steven Hanna, Wil Vitelo, Mike Karten
From left to right: Wes Black, Steven Hanna, Terry Kandel, Mike Karten
Mike Karten
Some quick details:
Most of the installers and system integrators that stopped by were very impressed with all the xLobby features and hardware, IR remote, Touchscreens as well as the ability to customize the user interface. We were showing demo's of the new version of xLobby running Russound and Insteon widgets with many interactive features were demonstrated live in the booth, the new multi zone audio dongles and Amplifier cards were also displayed. Calrad's HDTV video + audio Balun system over one cat5 UTP cable was also a hit at the booth. The show was great and we all had a good time. These shows can really challenge you physically, loss of your voice and long hours on your feet. Several loyal xLobby users stopped by to say hello and see all the new toys. We also gave away over 100 of the new black Calrad \ xLobby t-shirts during the 4 days of Cedia.
We are still trying to get the new and final release of xLobby version 3 out, some minor issues have caused delays in our origional time line. I know we made promises but we want the new final release to be a polished and a solid useful product for everyone. I know it seems hard for some user's to understand, I will simply say that we made a firm decision in the begining to let Steven have full control of the core of xLobby until a solid comercial platform and a new plugin structure is created and unfortunately this requires more time to get the software completed. We continue to sell complete xLobby client \ server based systems on a daily basis based using new weekly builds which are easily ported over to the new Ver 3 xLobby as well. I will continue to post updated information on a release date when possible.
Some new features for the next trial release:
1. New Movie Flow menu, similar to music flow. Look under the photo gallery at the top of the xLobby website for a screenshot.
2. Full list of Keyboard shortcuts that can be user modified. A list will be posted shortly.
3. IP based internet camera's such as Sony, Panasonic that use the Java active x plugin can be shown and controlled in xLobby. Basic commands for Panasonic camera's included, uses new (ping) event.
4. The WACI is now integrated in xLobby with IR, Relay, DSP and RS232 support with a sample menu to get started.
5. Movie details are now stored in individual movie folders as well as the main movie xml data file. this will provide external hard drives with removable integration from one xLobby system to another as well as protecting the database in the event of movie database file corruption. Also provides movie information updates in a Sever \ multiple Client setup.
6. Ability to keep external hard drives awake for faster navigation response in the Movie, Music, Video menus.
7. One way Russound integration with lots of custom macros included, xLobby version 3 will have full 2 way communication.
8. One way insteon lighting integration with custom macros included, xLobby version 3 will have full 2 way communication.
9. Several Media player enhancements, end of movie exits internal Media player.
10. User controlable audio and video decoding settings for the internal Media player.
11. New Music playlist enhancements.
12. Improvements of the user interface.
13. Ability to use and map USB UID based remotes, such as media center remote controls in xLobby.
Thanks to everyone who stopped buy our booth and spent time with us to learn more about Calrad and xLobby.
Wes Black \ Calrad
. I think deep down under u love lobby and cant give up, even though u sometimes sound like u work for CQC advertising department. 
had to do reality check, scrub my eyes and re-read it