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ANAHEIM, CA  EHX EXPO  November 9, 2005  Datacolor, an internationally known namein color technology, showcases its latest and most exciting innovation in colorcalibration for both professionals and consumers, SpyderTVÂ, at The Electronic HouseExpo (EHX) Fall 2005, November 9  11, in Anaheim, CA, Booth No. 411. SpyderTVÂalso is nominated for a Multi-Room Audio/Video (MRAV) Award. Held in conjunctionwith EHX Fall 2005, MRAV awards recognize significant contributions to themulti-room audio and video market. Winners will be announced on the show floorNovember 9th.A key event for all  connected home pros  those who service todayÂ's connectedhomes, from architects and electrical contractors to computer systems integratorsand consumer electronics retailers  EHX provides the perfect venue for DatacolorÂ'sdynamic breakthrough products for home theater color calibration. SpyderTV(www.SpyderTV.com) is the latest color calibration innovation from the world colortechnology leader. Through the ColorVision brand, Datacolor has deliveredstandards-setting Spyder products to professional and amateur digital photographersaround the world enabling them to manage color on screen and in print. Now,Datacolor leverages the industryÂ's best colorimetric technology. It optimizestelevision viewing with an innovative display improvement tool that complements thecompanyÂ's in-depth diagnostic products such as ColorFacts Professional 6.0. (ClickHere) for more information about ColorFacts SpyderTV is an easy-to-use, highly portable package that professional installers canuse or pass along to their customers. It scientifically measures contrast,brightness, color, tint, and color temperature display presets of any CRT, plasma,RPTV, LCD or DLP display screen in just 30 minutes. These presets are standardadjustments that operate in a multi-variant manner  and rely on that notoriouslyfallible instrument, the human eye, to make proper distinctions. Most people haveproblems with two variants, making it extremely difficult for even the mostexperienced installer to obtain the superior adjustments preferred for a qualityoutcome by eyesight alone.With little more than a DVD player, laptop and USB port, professional installers ortheir staff can use award-winning Spyder technology to accurately and easily adjustmenu sliders onsite, dramatically improving picture quality according to ambientconditions. SpyderTV can be used at regular intervals for quick check-ups thatensure displays are optimally tuned or when new components are added into thesystem. Device independent and non-invasive, consumers also can use SpyderTV todetermine optimal settings without fear of accessing areas of the display intendedfor professionals only. A wizard-driven software package guides the process everystep of the way.The productÂ's R & D gurus Mark Hunter and Heath Barber, who joined Datacolor fromprofessional home theater pioneer Milori, note that SpyderTV may become among themost essential tools in the new  connected home because it offers a scientificfine-tuning process thatÂ's easy and quick.  The Datacolor SpyderTV helps installers and end-users alike to accurately improvethe display on virtually any monitor, from high-end video screens to basic 36 TVs,without any invasive or time-consuming diagnostics, states Datacolor TechnicalDirector of Home Theater Products Mark Hunter.  Consumers will see a dramatic difference in their display, which will ensureoverall satisfaction with their purchase. This is good news for the expanding hometheater market, Hunter adds. Market analysts predict that the television of the future is an increasinglyinteractive, multimedia hub that rapidly brings all channels of media to theconsumer market, linking entertainment, communication and information technology ataffordable prices. With the home theater trend converging, digital technologies arepresenting new opportunities for innovation with the television as a focal point. (Click Here) For product images of SpyderTV In a February 2005 report, Forrester Research noted that US consumersÂ' lust for thenew big, flat TV sets is unabated. A significant percentage of those polled, 39%,said their next TV will be a flat-panel plasma or LCD TV set. Setting the pace forHDTV penetration to grow past 50 million American homes in the next five years1.System Requirements DVD player; remote control and a portable computer such as a laptop or notebook withWindows 2000 or XP operating system; and a USB port.About DatacolorBecause color matters, leading businesses, creative professionals and consumersworldwide choose DatacolorÂ's innovative technology solutions to consistently achievethe right color. A Swiss-held company, DatacolorÂ's strong worldwide presenceencompasses global manufacturing, operational facilities, and sales and supportoffices. ColorVision, the digital imaging unit of Datacolor, provides affordable,easy-to-use digital color control products to creative professionals, photographers,corporate customers and consumers around the world.For more information, visit www.datacolor.comEditorial note  (Click Here) for product images For editorial questions, please contact: Charlà -John Cafiero, CJC Strategists,(212) 674-0848. 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