CEDIA 2007 was bigger, louder and more pixelated than ever, and as always, we were live from the Mile High city to bring you (just about) everything the show had to offer. In case you blinked along the way, here's a rundown of our coverage, and don't forget to check out the rest after the break:

• CEDIA 2007: the pre-game show

Hands-ons

• Hands-on with LG's BH200 HD DVD / Blu-ray combo player
• Hands-on with Sharp's AQUOS BD-HP20U Blu-ray player
• Hands-on with Toshiba's third-generation HD DVD player lineup
• Hands-on with Toshiba's REGZA Super Narrow Bezel (SNB) LCD lineup
• Hands-on with Philips' TSU line of remote controls
• Hands-on with Integra's DHS-8.8 HD DVD player
• Hands-on with Epson's MovieMate 50 / MovieMate 72 projectors
• Hands-off with Panasonic's PT-AE2000U 1080p projector
• Hands-on with EI's four-CableCARD 754 LifeMedia Server
• Hands-on with Alienware's Hangar18:HD media server
• Hands-on with Pioneer's BDP-95FD Blu-ray player
• Hands-on with VUDU's movies-on-demand STB
• Hands-on with Denon's pricey DVD-3800BDCI Blu-ray player
• Hands-on with Sharp's ultrathin AQUOS D64U LCD series
• Hands-on with Moneual's tubular I*magine HTPC
• Hands-on with Savant's $35000 ROSIE Coffee Table
• Hands-on with Niveus' Media Center Extender

Somewhere between the budget-minded 301 and the decidedly unaffordable Jewelry PC, Moneual has decided to cater to the mid-range market with an unusually shaped media PC. Showed at CEDIA, the tubular I*magine touted a sweet aluminum chassis, seven-inch touchscreen, 2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor, a 256MB ATI 2400 PRO GPU, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 750GB SATA drive, an integrated mic for voice recognition (huzzah!), and a top-loading combo drive to boot. Furthermore, it was packin' a multicard reader, Bluetooth 2.0, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI, optical / 5.1 analog audio outputs, three USB 2.0 ports, a line-in jack, and a speaker on each end. Additionally, this sucka can actually be mounted upright on a stand (HTPC on a stick, anyone?), and according to Moneual, it should begin shipping to customers in the US "around Thanksgiving" for about two grand.

Sure, we've already seen Toshiba and Mitsubishi boast about their uber-thin bezels, but Sharp was touting its slimness in another area. Dubbed the "slimmest, lightest AQUOS LCD TVs ever," the D64U lineup had an entire wall reserved to show off, and we figured we'd take a (real) close look at exactly how thin these things really are. As the unscientific finger-gap test shows below, a 1.5-inch frame is pretty flippin' narrow, and it seemed especially so on the 65-inch behemoth. 'Course, if given the option, we'd still chose the 108-inch LCD that was just on the other side of this display, depth be darned.

We've certainly seen no shortage of Blu-ray players at CEDIA, but it just wouldn't feel right to neglect the uber-expensive, ultra-desirable DVD-3800BDCI. This player was found in numerous locales within Denon's fanciful booth, and while the setup may not have been ideal, the image quality of Speed was noticeably lacking. Nevertheless, we stooped down to snag a few images for those still wondering what a $2,000 Blu-ray player really looks like, so go ahead and quell that curiosity, won't ya?

Crestron's booth was rivaled in size only by the likes of Sony and AMX, and while the bulk of the exhibit dealt with highly technical home automation, it was the programmable remotes, HD media distribution systems, digital video processors, and media server integration that tickled our fancy. Granted, a good deal of Crestron's booth wasn't exactly aimed at the consumer market, but if you categorize yourself as high-end, chances are you'd find a good bit of this stuff useful. You know the deal, click on into the gallery.

Harman Consumer Group, which holds H/K, Infinity, JBL, and Audioaccess under its umbrella, erected an expansive booth at this year's CEDIA. Unsurprisingly, home theater and in-wall speakers dominated the space, but quite a few amplifiers, receivers, and home control units were seen posing, too. Most notable among the noise was Infinity's PS212W (its first wireless subwoofer), Audioaccess' revamped W.H.E.N. (Whole-House Entertainment Network), an absolutely gigantic JBL loudspeaker, and a demo station that highlighted the H/K DMC 1000 media PC's ability to control content in four separate zones. Enough chatter, why not take a peek for yourself?

Considering that Runco and Planar are like family these days, it wasn't exactly shocking to find the two booths located side-by-side. Interestingly, Runco and Planar chose to erect a golf-themed exhibit, complete with a putting green, Player's Club, and an HT clubhouse. Aside from the decorations, we found a variety of LCDs (like the 1080p PD470) on display, as well as a number of new home cinema projectors including the 1080p DLP trio more commonly referred to as the PD8150, PD8130, and PD8120. Go on, check out the gallery below -- greens fees are on us!

Just days ago we learned that VUDU would be cranking out a $399 set-top-box that enabled customers to rent or buy downloadable movies via the internet, and while we're still not entirely convinced that folks are going to buy into this, we couldn't help but stop by at CEDIA and check it out. The box itself looks quite good, but the oddball size could cause stacking problems within an AV cabinet. As for ports, you'll find component / S-video / composite outputs, HDMI, stereo and coaxial / optical digital audio ports, Ethernet, IR out, and a slot in the front that accepts a thin card to uniquely identify each box.

Upon speaking with a VUDU representative, we learned that the unit will begin shipping on October 1st, will have access to 5,000 SD movies from the start, and thanks to the 250GB hard drive built-in, it'll hold "around 100 hours of SD movie purchases." Additionally, VUDU hopes to begin offering up an undisclosed amount of HD films "before Christmas," and if you're worried about how quickly you'll go through a quarter-terabyte of space, you needn't fret. Turns out, VUDU should be releasing a software update alongside its HD download launch that will enable users to connect their own USB hard drive to the box (sound familiar?) for even more storage, but alas, any content stored externally must still be played back through the VUDU STB. Hit the gallery below for a few glamor shots along with photos of the VUDU in action.

As if Pioneer's booth wasn't sensational enough already, the inclusion of the brand new BDP-95FD Blu-ray player made it even sweeter. Make no mistake, Pioneer is awfully proud of this creation, as an on-site rep was claiming that it was "the best Blu-ray player on the market" while bragging to onlookers. 'Course, this Elite device does tout some of the nicest specs we've seen, and yes, it pained us to leave the booth without being able to bring one home. Bottom line: this "reference quality" BD player looked incredibly good in person, and judging by how well Pioneer's other Elite merchandise has been received, we've got high hopes for this one.

Sony had size, Sharp had a ginormous LCD, and Panasonic had a virtual fireplace, but Pioneer's booth took the award for sexiest -- if that's even possible. Pioneer's exhibit was doused in glossy black accents and showcased quite a few beautiful devices, including a couple Elite KURO plasmas, HTS-LX70 flat-panel based theater system, the SC-09TX 1,400-watt AV receiver, and a X-Z9 integrated SACD / Network Media audio system for those still clinging to the format. And yes, the stunning BDP-95FD was on hand too, but we'll be giving it some special attention.

For all things HD DVD, there were two places to go: Toshiba's booth, and the HD DVD big rig parked right across the street. This interesting exhibit didn't present anything new per se, but there were a number of banners for current and upcoming releases, an HD DVD wall of films, and a few demo stations including one using the Xbox 360's HD DVD player. Again, nothing too enthralling here, but feel free to take a walkthrough below. Oh, and before you start wondering, Blu-ray didn't seem to have a booth of its own at the show, but there was plenty of BD support scattered throughout.

If you haven't taken a complete look at Alienware's CEDIA booth, well, you didn't miss much, but the sparklin' new Hangar18:HD was out on display, and we took a few to get a closer look. Upon initial inspection, we found that this beast was unusually heavy -- like, "you run it over with a car without even harming it" heavy. Additionally, the silver chassis was very impressive in person, and while it certainly won't appeal to everyone, we're sure there's more than a few individuals who will dig it. Check out a few shots of Alienware's latest media server below.

Alienware's "booth" was more like three tables, a few machines and a whole heap of wires, but considering that there were a few Hangar 18's set up with twin ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuners and a couple of those sexy new Hangar18:HDs, it was definitely worth checking out. 'Course, that silver rig you see in there was all the rage, so why not give Alienware's exhibit a look while waiting for a closer look at the new kid on the block?

Honestly, we were somewhat surprised by the magnitude of Klipsch's booth at CEDIA, but it made sure every square inch was well utilized. A variety of speaker families were all out for us to see, including the KlipschCast wireless lineup, the Icon series, and of course, the firm's ultra-elegant Palladium Floorstander. You know the drill, check 'em out below.

Nah, Denon's futuristic Blu-ray player / receiver concept didn't show up at CEDIA, but a whole host of other players, speakers, and receivers sure did. Among the highlights were the S-52 wireless multi-zone music system, the ASD-3N iPod / Network Client Dock, and racks of home theater gear we could only dream of affording. Check out Denon's small but sufficient booth below.