Latest Issue
CEDIA HTE & HD World Cup focus!
The latest edition of HCD features a freesat-sponsored front cover (pictured left – click Read On and go to the link for our full digital edition). Articles include special reports on freesat HD and Freeview HD, ahead of the World Cup, an interview with CEDIA chairman Robert Hallam, and our in-depth CEDIA Home Technology Event (aka Expo!) show preview. Product profiles include B&W’s sexy new loudspeakers, Sharp’s LED range and LG’s OLED sets. We also check out 3D amps. Regulars include news, products news, CI news and products, opinion from our regular columnists – this month (as ever!) our own Editor/Publisher Jamie Carter, Dan George, Editor of Hi-Fi Choice, Steve May, Editor-in-Chief of Home Cinema Choice (amongst others!) and CEDIA’s Wendy Griffiths –... [Read on]
News Desk
Peerless launches premium furniture
Wall-mount supremo Peerless has launched a new range of premium TV stands, in three designs, at three ‘designer’ price-points: Manhattan (Best), Broadway (Better) and Hudson (Good). Intended as a premium solution, the range includes the Manhattan corner unit, one of only a few designer corner units currently available. “The days of cheap and not-so-cheerful TV stands is over, and today’s consumers recognise that they need to buy great-looking, well-built furniture to support and complement their flatscreen TV,” Gordon Dutch, Managing Director of BBG/Peerless commented. “Our new range of furniture provides consumers... [Read on]
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Products
The latest hardware, writ large…
Our Product News pages are jam-packed with all the latest product releases - all the hottest kit from the AV, hi-fi and CI trades. From the latest loudspeakers to the most innovative new ipod products; from the biggest and best new flatpanels to the sexiest CI gear: our Product News pages allow you to keep abreast of all the hardware releases and to make those all-important stock decisions. As soon as news of a new product gets to us (we have industry moles everywhere!), you can be sure that you’ll find details in the pages of HCD magazine (paper and electronic editions) or on the website. If you want your essential product announcements to be read by the trade, be sure to email... [Read on]
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Profiles
In-depth, revealing profiles…
Our Profile pages are the story behind the story - be it a company restructuring, hot product or industry announcement. From the launch of a new range to the opening of a new series of retail outlets; from the introduction of a new install opportunity (see freesat, left) to the merger of two major companies: our profile pages give you the full story. Each profile is written by our team of respected AV, hi-fi and CI journalists, in conjunction with the relevant organisation. So, you can be sure you get the full facts, written to the high journalistic standards you demand. If you want your important announcements, launches etc to be read by the trade, contact HCD publisher Rob Lane on 07986 113 722 or rob.lane@hcdmag.com. Or contact promotions... [Read on]
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Features
The very best articles…
HCD’s feature material is seriously comprehensive. We cover all the major trade events – including shows worldwide, such as CEDIA Expo UK and US, ISE and CEATEC (we have stringers all over the world!). We also make sure we’re at the main consumer events like CES and IFA. Rest assured, if there’s an expo we feel is relevant to our trades, we’ll be there! Other articles include special reports on the markets in Japan and the US, as well as our focuses on product genres and industry developments, and our sales guides. We also make sure that we cover all the essential award ceremonies and roundups from organisations such... [Read on]
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Interviews
Go face-to-face with the trade…
HCD’s interviews are respected throughout the trade. Many of the industry’s movers and shakers have featured within the pages of HCD in the five years since we began publishing, from CEOs of massive multinationals, to managing directors of important British concerns. And as well as giving us unique insights into the inner workings of their companies, our interviewees have valid opinions as to the general state of our markets, and hints and tips of how best to deal with things like the internet and the credit crunch. Interviews take two forms in HCD: Face-2-Face and Q&A. The latter is the last thing you’ll read in a given edition of the magazine, featuring as it... [Read on]
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Comment
The UK’s best commentators…
At HCD we aim to give you the best there is. We only use the best AV, hi-fi and CI journalists for news, show report, interview and feature writing duties - so you can be sure you’re getting the best and most knowledgeable writers and the best read there is. We also have the best columnists working with us - well-known names in the trade. Wendy Griffiths of CEDIA Region 1 has a monthly column, giving you chapter and verse on all the latest developments at that important organisation, and general views on the trade at large. We’re also lucky enough to have Clare Newsome on board. Respected Editor of What Hi-Fi Sound & Vision magazine for many years, Clare is now Brand Director and maintains an important grip on what remains the... [Read on]
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Info
All your essential information…
As well as providing you with all the latest news, product releases, show reports and features (not to mention interviews and comment!), we at HCD magazine like to ensure that you have all the information you require at your fingertips. Each month we include a comprehensive contacts section, guide to the latest training, and info on the latest jobs. In addition, we continually update you with news of shows and events - plus awards results and announcements. Everything you need to know about the AV, hi-fi and CI trades can be found within the pages of HCD. And, of course, you can find all the info (contacts, training diary, recruitment, news) here on our website too… Just keep logging on for updated information - we update daily so that... [Read on]
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Hot Topic
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