JVC Ships Fabulous TeleDock LCD HDTVs! 6/9/2008

JVC is now shipping their innovative, very exciting, and industry-exclusive TeleDock LCD HDTVs.  These curvaceous, gloss-black, 1080p complete TVs are the only HDTVs currently offered with an integrated iPod dock!  Beautifully concealed when not in use - the TeleDock folds-down to accept the vast majority of all iPod devices - and offers a wealth of useful functionality.

The TeleDock will charge an iPod whether the TV is in use or not, and play music files with or without any image presented on the screen.  Want to have the game on to check the score occasionally, but otherwise listen to your tunes?  The TeleDock makes it easy!

The TeleDock LCD HDTVs present outstanding "family-size" slideshows from an iPod's photo collection.  Most impressive of all - however - is the spectacular full-motion video presentation made possible by a dedicated up-converting video processor optimized specifically for iPod video files.  TeleDock owners can enjoy iPod video in large format and with a clarity that must be seen to be appreciated.

The TeleDock LCD series also offers USB Photo Viewer;  (3) HDMI and (2) Component Video Inputs;  Dedicated Digital Cable Input;  ATSC and Clear QAM Tuners;  Upgraded Speaker System with 20 Watts RMS x 2 and (4) DSP Modes;  are Energy Star compliant, and much, much more.  TeleDock HDTVs are available in 42 - 47 - 52-inch screen sizes, and are IN STOCK for immediate FREE SHIPPING from Bright Star!

Please visit our Shopping Cart for complete info and pricing.

Boston's SoundWare Speakers Are a Hit! 4/11/2008

Boston Acoustic's new multi-purpose speaker called SoundWare has quickly become a best-seller at Bright Star.  Maybe it's the way-cool, beveled-edge enclosure;  maybe it's the surprising heft and immaculate build-quality;  maybe it's the 7 available designer colors;  maybe it's the amazing versatility or the exceptional value;  we're not sure.  What is sure is that once you've tried this home-run product, you'll be back for more!
 

SoundWare speakers have all 4 rear corners beveled at a 45-degree angle so that they can fit tightly into a corner-ceiling junction or up underneath an eave.   They are larger than mini-satellites and contain a 5.25-inch driver, allowing them to produce a surprising amount of clean volume and bass.  They are both magnetically-shielded and waterproof;  making them extremely versatile.  Mounting can be accomplished via either a threaded insert or an included mini-ball-joint wall mount.  A safety-strap hook is provided, and speaker connection is via gold-plated push terminals.  SoundWare is available in the 7 colors shown, and packed individually so that you can buy exactly the number you need.

All fine Boston Acoustics speakers are in-stock and available for immediate FREE shipping ($500 minimum), including the amazing Voyager series of completely waterproof outdoor speakers, and the incomparable Designer series of in-wall / in-ceiling speakers.

Universal Ships Wireless Keypad Remote Control 3/29/2008

Universal Remote Control is now shipping their innovative new KP-900 Wireless Keypad Remote Control.  Completely eliminating the need for in-wall wiring, this clever cousin to the best-selling MX-900 is an installer's dream whenever a difficult retro job is underway.  Powered by 4 easy-to-replace AAA batteries, the KP-900 can be easily mounted to virtually any flat surface;  including brick, sheetrock, plaster, and even refigerator doors!

The KP-900's ability to operate both as a keypad and as a handheld remote control make it instantly attractive and hugely appealing.  Featuring a combination of backlit LCD screen and hardbuttons, the KP-900 is at once both powerful and intuitive.  Three sets of keycaps for the 5 top buttons adapt operation to that which is most-convenient for the end-user.   The KP-900 is designed to be professionally programmed and supports up to 400 pages of commands which can be distributed to as many as 255 devices.  Like the MX-900 upon which it is based, the KP-900 can operate in either IR or RF mode, and is compatible with the MRF-260, MRF-350, and MSC-400 Base Stations.  When coupled with the MSC-400, RS-232 control is added.

The KP-900 will be offered in White, Black, and Light Almond;  with White currently in-stock and available for immediate FREE SHIPPING  ($500 minimum)  from Bright Star.

As always - please visit our Shopping Cart for pricing on this and all the other fine Universal Remote Control products - including the gorgeous, full-color MX-810, and the spectacular MX-980.

Nuvo Ships Least-Expensive Metadata System! 3/24/2008

NuVo has now begun shipping their amazing new Essentia G distributed audio system;  the industry's least-expensive distributed audio system which provides metadata to the keypad!   As if this weren't enough, the Essentai G is also our industry's first distributed audio system to earn the prestigious Energy Star certification! 

The Essentia G absolutely bristles with useful features and intelligent technology.  It provides 6 sources to 6 zones with control via IR and/or RS-232.  The system keypad is an incredibly sleek and capable single-gang unit equipped with a 4-line, scrolling, high-visibility OLED display.  This standard keypad - as with the Grand Concerto's keypad - provides all 5 sorting levels of an iPod or dedicated music server!  As with all NuVo systems, 4 different-color bezels are shipped with these keypads.

Essentia G also provides advanced digital amplification for cool, fanless operation;  compact, single-rack-height chassis, and ability to earn the Energy Star certification; thanks to it's less than 1-watt power consumption during standby.

In addition, Essentia G offers expansion to 12 zones;  fixed and variable line outputs on zones 1 and 2;  proprietary Allport wiring harness;  flexible set-up options normally associated with more-expensive systems;  and ability to accept cutting-edge sources such as NuVo's own wireless iPod dock and Dual Tuners available with Sirius and XM.

At $2499 MSRP for a complete system with 6 keypads,  6 IR emitters,  Allport harness,  remote control,  rack ears, and detachable power cord;  the Essentia G instantly obsoletes all competitive systems at or near it's incredibly modest, full-margin price.

Essentia G - and all fine NuVo products -  is in-stock for immediate FREE shipping ($500 minimum) from Bright Star.

New Lower Plasma Prices at Bright Star! 2/15/2008

Cineon and NEC have both just reduced pricing on Plasma displays, and Bright Star is passing the savings on to you!

Cineon is the new CI division of MicroTek; the world's #2-ranked provider of computer monitors.  Cineon's gorgeous Plasma TVs are truly full-featured;  with dual tuners, matching detachable side speakers, table stand, all-gloss-black cosmetic, highest-grade Samsung glass, and Pixelworks DNX advanced video processor. 

Cineon Plasma TVs are available in 42 and 50-inch screen sizes and come standard with a 2-year warranty on everything;  including the PDP.   There are no authorized internet resellers for Cineon, and Cineon is not carried by any of the big-box stores.  Whenever your clients demand maximum value in a Plasma display, choose Cineon!  

The industry's finest plasma displays - bar none - just became more affordable!   NEC's legendary image-quality now costs less than ever before;  whether in a 42, 50, or 60-inch monitor.  NEC maintains it's ever-popular 3/1 warranty, and now has eliminated authorized internet resellers.  With it's all-new, 7th-generation models, NEC has accomplished the seemingly-impossible - offer the best for less!

Bright Star proudly enters its 4th year as NEC's only local CI distributor, and has all 3 NEC Plasma monitors in-stock for IMMEDIATE  Will-Call, FREE Shipping,  or FREE Local (Chicagoland) Delivery.

Be sure to visit our Shopping Cart for new, lower prices on both these fine Plasma brands!

Nuvo Comes to Bright Star! 2/1/2008

Bright Star is proud to announce the addition of Nuvo Technologies to our growing roster of premium custom installation brands.  Nuvo offers by-far the most bang-for-the-buck in whole-house music systems, and can instantly provide you with a strong competitive advantage in this increasingly popular category.

Nuvo features advanced OLED display technology – plus unusually powerful microprocessors – in it's system keypads.  Your clients will hugely appreciate the ability to access all five sorting levels of their iPods (connected wirelessly; of course) from the standard keypad, especially considering that Nuvo systems which offer this capability cost less than many competitive systems which do not! 

Nuvo offers three different whole-house music systems;  each of which offers  unprecedented features and flexibility relative to price.  The brand-new Essentia G will be our industry's  least-expensive, metadata-capable system when it ships (early April), as well as the first-ever whole-house music system to receive the prestigious Energy-Star-Compliant rating.

Nuvo products are available for IMMEDIATE Will-Call or FREE Shipping  (orders at/over $500) from Bright Star.  Please visit our Shopping Cart for all pricing information - and - for a limited-time INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL!

JVC HD-100 Projector In Stock at Bright Star! 12/28/2007

JVC's fabulous new HD-100 projector is in stock and available for immediate FREE shipping (or free delivery in Chicagoland);  only from Bright Star!

The HD-100 is the brand-new successor to the award-winning HD-1.  This new model starts with all the HD-1's capabilities, and then doubles the contrast ratio to an astounding - and industry-leading - 30,000:1.  The HD-100 also adds internal processing for use with an anamorphic lens, which the HD-1 does not have.  Other HD-100 enhancements are HDMI inputs updated to version 1.3 for Deep Color support;  power instead of manual Fuji zoom lense;  and greater set-up adjustment of both color and grayscale.  Otherwise, the two projectors are the same.  The HD-1 remains in the line at a reduced price.

Please remember that both the HD-1 and the HD-100  projectors are part of JVC's new Procision series;  along with 3 truly stunning new 120Hz, 1080p LCD TVs.  Procision is not available at any big-box retailer, nor at any authorized internet resellers.  Procision is JVC's very-best product, and also carries a 2-year warranty.  We must have a signed Dealer Agreement on-file with you before we can ship any product, but there is no minimum opening order requirement.

Treat your customers to a state-of-the-art viewing experience - and yourself to a decent profit margin - by specifying JVC Procision for all your video display needs.  Then count on Bright Star for instant availability and free shipping or delivery;  every time!

As always, please visit our Shopping Cart for pricing and more info.

Planar Ships Flagship 52-inch LCD HD Monitor 11/30/2007

Planar's long-awaited flagship thin display - their 52-inch 1080p LCD HD Monitor - is now available.  As befits a product from Runco's parent company, this gorgeous display is crammed with advanced features and technology.   Included are on-board Faroudja video processing;  multi-function Picture-In-Picture capability;  maximum connectivity including Dual HDMI - Dual Component Video - PC Input - RS-232 and more;   commercial-grade (heavy) chassis;  sculpted, gloss-black enameled, real aluminum bezel;  and much, much more.

Like all Planar Home Theater products, the PD-520 is sold by Dealer Agreement only, and is NOT available from internet sellers OR from any big-box retailers.  Best of all - like all Planar Thin Displays and Projectors - the PD-520 is covered by a 2-year warranty (parts & labor on everything) with Advance Exchange for the entire length of warranty!

The PD-520 - and all the Planar thin displays - are in stock now for immediate Will-Call;  FREE Shipping;  or FREE Wednesday Delivery (Chicagoland only).

Enjoy!

Universal Remote Control Programming Contest 10/1/2007

A Bright Star Exclusive Promotion!

Bright Star is thrilled to announce the first-ever Universal Remote Control Factory-Authorized MX-3000 Programming Contest!  Bring the wildest   MX-3000 you have ever created with you to our Factory Training Event  on Tuesday, November 13, and have your finest work seen - and judged - by your peers!

You will never have a better opportunity to show-off your own individual programming creativity and skill; nor bring favorable attention to your company.  While Universal's Factory Trainer and Local Representative Firm will both be in attendance, it will be your fellow integrators exclusively who determine the winners!  You obviously must attend our Training Event to participate;  further details of that event will be posted soon on the Events Page of our website. 

 First,  Second,  and  Third Prizes  Will Be Awarded. 
First Prize is both an MX-3000 and  an MSC-400!
 Second Prize is an MX-3000.
Third Prize is an MX-850.

Come over to Bright Star on Tuesday, November 13,
and show everybody your best work.

You just might take-home a valuable prize!

Audiovox LCD TVs Now Available at Bright Star 8/31/2007

Would your "Dream" LCD TV line be something like this?

• Not  Available at Any  National Retail Chains
  
  
• Not  Available at Any  Regional Retail Chains
  
  
• Pricing Equivalent to LG & Samsung
  
  
• Advance-Replacement  30-Day (from purchase)  DOA Policy
  
  
• Four Small 720p Models Available with  Built-In DVD Players
  
  
• Three Large 1080p Models Available with  Dual-Tuners & PIP
  
  
• Black Bezels on All Models; Detachable Speakers on 1080p Models

If so, you just described Audiovox LCD TVs!

Please visit our Shopping Cart for detailed descriptions and pricing on:

 Under-Counter, Fold-Down, 9-inch TV with Clock Radio and DVD Player

15 - 19 - 26 - 32-inch Models with – and without – Built-In DVD Players

37 - 42 - 47-inch 1080p Models with Dual ATSC Tuners & PIP

Audiovox is in-stock now  at  Bright Star, and available for immediate  Will-Call,  FREE Shipping, or FREE Wednesday Delivery (Chicagoland only)

Introducing Sherwood Newcastle 8/1/2007

Bright Star is proud to be this area's only wholesale source for Sherwood Newcastle.  Newcastle is the premium brand of Sherwood, and offers you very advanced product, very clean limited distribution, and 3-year warranty on all products.  Newcastle also brings a very strong performance pedigree to the table as well;  Sherwood's parent company - Inkel - is the world's highest-volume producer of audio/video receivers.  Inkel builds literally hundreds of thousands of receivers annually, sold under several well-known and highly-respected brand names.

Sherwood Newcastle is a true purist's product line - incorporating unusually high-quality, close-tolerance parts - compared to all other receiver lines.  Newcastle's amplifier sections are extremely robust and conserva- tivley-rated;  again compared to the other receiver competition.  In all models, you can expect to get performance first - and gimmicks second - although all Newcastle models have every imaginable feature necesary to make integration easy and successful.  Newcastle AV receivers are priced from $499 to $1999 MSRP;  with corresponding DVD Players priced from $299 to $699 MSRP.

Bright Star will also carry just a few standard Sherwood models;  including a $199,  5.1 channel receiver;  a $399, 7.1 channel receiver;  and a $139 DVD Player.  While these models don't offer the identical close-tolerance parts or the 3-year warranty, they do give you an outstanding opportunity to sell low-priced components with no price-pressure from Best Buy - Circuit City - Sears - Sam's - Costco - or Walmart.

As always, please visit our Shopping Cart for more details and all pricing information.

Enjoy!

Dealers - How to Get Your Username & Password 8/5/2004

This website contains a complete Dealer Section where you can place an Order online, get an RA online, get Literature online, Register for an Event online, and even send us a Report Card online!

To utilze this secure portion of our site - you will need to obtain a username and password.

Current Bright Star Dealers please follow this proccedure: