Consumers & Design-Build Professionals Can Catch a Glimpse of Technology Systems Shown in Full-Color in CEDIA's 2008 Electronic Lifestyles® magazine

Indianapolis (August 26, 2008) /PRNewswire/ — With the switch from analog to digital television in February 2009 and the continual price decreases for LCD and other digital televisions, more consumers are choosing to go ahead and upgrade by purchasing a digital television. However, for many of these same individuals high entertainment costs are causing them to invest in custom home electronics such as home theater systems and centralized music distribution systems. Those who are looking for innovative sophisticated custom electronic installation ideas may turn to CEDIA's Electronic Lifestyles® magazine.

Electronic Lifestyles® magazine offers consumers and design-build professionals an opportunity to see inspiring home projects and future design trends, first-hand. "From home theaters to whole-house integration, Electronic Lifestyles® magazine offers design-build professionals and homeowners the best in technology with endless possibilities as demonstrated by the magnificent photos and profiles in the magazine," said Jamie Antcliff, CEDIA Director of Marketing & Public Relations.

The fall issue, available in September, continues to embrace home technology integration and the collaboration among all design-build partners involved. Industry best practices across various disciplines are highlighted through the voices of affiliated industry partners including the American Institute of Architects, American Society of Interior Designers, National Association of Home Builders, and the American Institute of Building Designers.

Additionally, Electronic Lifestyles® emphasizes the benefits and importance of working with a professional CEDIA certified member to ensure the highest level of expertise and partnership.

The Electronic Lifestyles® magazine illustrates CEDIA-certified professionals' abilities to seamlessly integrate a home through various industry partnerships with architects, interior designers, building designers, and builders by collaboratively taking a project from start to finish. CEDIA members have the expertise, insight, and tools necessary to understand and forecast possible opportunities for future technology.

For more information or to purchase Electronic Lifestyles® magazine, please visit www.cedia.org/elmag.

ABOUT CEDIA

CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association's website at www.cedia.org.