It's been almost a year since we first checked out the beta of PlayOn from MediaMall Technologies. Now there's some new beta functionality in PlayOn, so we've decided to do a little update. The new feature allows you to stream local media content to your connected players. ...
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HDTV and Home Theater Podcast #380 - PlayOn Update, Local Media Streaming
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New Pioneer Elite A/V Receivers Produce High Resolution Multi-Channel Sound Quality That Brings Cinematic Entertainment into the Home
1 Jul 2009 | 5:53 pmRaising the bar on high power A/V Receiver performance, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveils four A/V Receivers designed to bring enhanced clarity, detail and dynamic "quick response" from uncompressed Dolby® True-HD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio soundtracks used in Blu-ray Disc® entertainment. The new Pioneer® Elite® SC-25 and SC-27 A/V Receivers incorporate a Direct Energy HD Class D amplifier featuring ICEPower™ technology to ensure unprecedented reproduction of... -
Integra Debuts Pair of Mid-Priced AV Receivers for Custom Installations
30 Jun 2009 | 9:09 pmIntegra has introduced two mid-priced audio-video receivers designed to provide state-of-the-art home theater performance plus sophisticated integration with home automation systems. The new Integra DTR-30.1 and DTR-20.1 are, respectively, 7.2- and 5.2-channel, two-zone AV receivers designed for modern high-definition audio and video systems. In addition, the DTR-30.1 is the first Integra A/V receiver that incorporates the new Dolby ProLogic IIz which lets installers offer their clients engaging... -
Hannspree Introduces a New 25-inch 1080p Full HD LCD Television
30 Jun 2009 | 9:44 amHannspree today introduced the 25-inch ST251MKB 1080p Full HD LCD television to the US market at $399.99 MSRP. This model is going to be a part of the company's first line of mainstream digital TVs under the ST series. The larger models are expected to be released later this year. The ST series LCD televisions boast a stunning all-black design with a glossy front bezel and a set of key performance features that appeal to today's value and budget-conscious consumers. In addition, ST series televi... -
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast #379 - Yamaha RX-V565BL Receiver
25 Jun 2009 | 11:47 pmAn HD picture is only half of the Home Theater experience. To complete it you need a good sound system. On this show we routinely talk about receivers that cost $750 and more which frustrates many listeners who want advanced features without spending a ton of money. The Yamaha RX V565 may be the machine that some of you have been looking for. At $430 its not the most capable machine out there but for some it will be a major step up over what they currently have been listening to. ...
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AVS Forum - HDTV Programming
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Update: We spoke, they (ABC) listened !!!
5 Jul 2009 | 9:25 amExcerpt from "Broadcasting & Cable" 7/6/09 Perhaps the best example of the current HD squeeze is Live Well HD, a new high-definition, lifestyle-focused subchannel launched by the 10 ABC owned-and-operated stations in late April. ABC O&Os like WABC New York had already been transmitting two 480i standard-def subchannels—generally a local news channel and an AccuWeather channel—alongside their primary 720p HD stream, with no major impact to HD picture quality. But when ABC stations replaced the news channel with Live Well HD and began transmitting it as a second… -
HDNet pattern color bars
5 Jul 2009 | 6:07 amDoes anyone know if these are 75% or 100% stimulus color bars? They look like 100% but I wasn't sure. -
NASCAR Sprint Cup Coke Zero 400 on TNT
4 Jul 2009 | 5:56 pmI am speechless. Is this what NASCAR coverage has come to? A boothful of blathering idiots who can't shut up for one second, and an advertisement bar/ticker that takes up the bottom quarter of the screen and grows with a PIP-like screen that shows "clever" commercials during the coverage??? And...what exactly does TNT WIDE OPEN COVERAGE mean??? What a shame what once a hallowed July 4th tradition in watching the Firecracker 400 (or even the Pepsi 400) has come to one big marketing and advertising program with a little racing coverage thrown it. -
Michael Jackson Tribute televised in HD from Staples Center ???
4 Jul 2009 | 7:06 amI hope that the Tuesday, July 7th, tribute to Michael Jackson from the Staples Center in LA will be broadcast free in HD to his fans. Or maybe it will be taped to produce a DVD for purchase so more profits could be made from his enterprise. -
Very Bad Things on Showcase-HD OAR?
3 Jul 2009 | 5:04 pmAnybody have any idea what resolution they are showing this in, according to imdb it was 1.85:1 and I guess they are showing it close to 1.85:1, but they have black all around, but it's definitely wider than normal 4:3 letterbox.
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PC World: HDTV
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U.S. Blocks Imports of Sharp LCDs
26 Jun 2009 | 10:00 amA federal agency blocks the U.S. import of LCD panels and LCD televisions made by Sharp. -
Do I Need a 1080p HDTV?
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Vizio Announces New Content Providers for Internet HDTVs
23 Jun 2009 | 7:15 pmHDTV maker Vizio expands list of widgets coming for its VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) service. -
Blu-Ray, I Hardly Know Ye
22 Jun 2009 | 6:21 am93 percent of users have no interest in purchasing a Blu-Ray DVD player, despite rising HDTV adoption. Presented By: The 411 on credit monitoring services There are many Credit monitoring services available today that can help you manage and protect your credit. These services often include daily reviews of your credit data, email alerts when something changes on your credit reports, analysis tools, identity theft insurance and other perks. Prices for credit monitoring programs can vary widely: some are included for free with other services and others can cost you more than $160 a year. -
Brand-Name LCD HDTVs Get Cheaper
5 Jun 2009 | 4:15 pmStudy shows that big names like Sony and Samsung are becoming more competitive with Vizio and other low-cost brands.
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PC Mag: HDTV
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Panasonic TC-P65S1
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One Week Later, 2.2 Percent Still Without DTV
Almost a week after the DTV transition, about 2.5 million U.S. households, or 2.2 percent of the TV public, are without TV service, according to data from Nielsen.
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Google News: HDTV
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July 5: Swanni's 10 Hottest Shows In HDTV! - TVPredictions.com (press release)
5 Jul 2009 | 2:53 amJuly 5: Swanni's 10 Hottest Shows In HDTV!TVPredictions.com (press release)We call this list, "The Hottest Shows in HDTV!" And here they are for Sunday, July 5, 2009: (All times Eastern -- and don't forget the link below to today's and more » -
TV Broadcasters Short-changing HDTV Viewers on Image Quality - About - News & Issues
4 Jul 2009 | 7:48 amTV Broadcasters Short-changing HDTV Viewers on Image QualityAbout - News & IssuesHowever, many television broadcasters are actually degrading the quality of their HDTV broadcasts on purpose. To find out why what you actually see on your and more » -
Top 10 HDTV queries - Cnet Asia
2 Jul 2009 | 1:31 amTop 10 HDTV queriesCnet AsiaThere're recurring instances where we've received identical queries from our readers regarding HDTVs and which to purchase. The Wall Street Journal shows the limits of its HDTV knowledgeZDNet Blogsall 3 news articles » -
Samsung HDTV pricebuster alert - HD-Report
1 Jul 2009 | 11:39 amHD-ReportSamsung HDTV pricebuster alertHD-ReportAmazon has special pricing on two of its Samsung LNB550 series HDTVs which feature the “Red Touch of Color” design. The Samsung LN40B550 40-inch and and more » -
Hannspree intros 25-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV - Slippery Brick
30 Jun 2009 | 4:13 pmSlippery BrickHannspree intros 25-Inch 1080p LCD HDTVSlippery BrickHannspree just released its new 25-inch LCD HDTV for the US market. The 'ST251MKB' is a budget-friendly TV that supports 1080p resolution and features a Hannspree ST251MKB HDTV revealedSlashGearHannspree 25-inch HDTV available at CostcoHD-ReportHannspree intros 25-inch 1080p LCD HDTVElectronistaHDTV News -TechGadgets.in -Television Broadcastall 25 news articles »
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Amazon Now Streams HD Movies and Shows
Amazon has added high-def content to its Internet streaming service. It's a me-too move, with the retailer joining Apple, Vudu, Netflix and other streaming services that offer HD titles. Also like the others, Amazon's HD can't match the stunning picture of a Blu-ray disk -- or even an over-the-air HD broadcast. I tried the Amazon service and the high-def image is better than what Amazon and others offer in the lower standard-definition. But to my eyes, the high-def version is more like an upscaled DVD than true HD. -
Audio: Cool Advances in HDTVs
Electronics shows these days are filled with flat-panel screens, and until this year somebody always had the bragging rights for the new champion in square inches. Maybe it's the economy, or maybe sizes have topped out: This year the emphasis is on new features and abilities. Cool Advances in HDTV Tech Subscribe to Tech Trends by David LaGesse I spoke this weekend with WTOP about some of the more interesting advances, including greener panels that cut energy use in half. We also talked about the latest effort to combine television and the Internet in sets that arrive with the ability to… -
5 Cool Advances in HDTV Technology
The days of ever-larger flat panels took a pause at this year's unveiling of new HDTVs. The emphasis instead was on new capabilities, some gimmicky but many that can cement the device's central role in American homes. Here are the five leading advances in this year's televisions: -
Cheaper Plasma TVs Getting More Energy Efficient, Too
While there are fewer companies making plasma TVs, the flat panels won't roll over and die for LCDs. I usually prefer the look of a plasma's picture with its richer colors and blacks.They also still bring the best bang for the buck, which helps explain why plasmas were the one segment that actually shipped more TVs in the fourth quarter than a year earlier. Now plasmas promise a jump in energy efficiency that could rob LCDs of a key advantage. Samsung and Panasonic have said they'll deliver plasma models that cut energy use by nearly half. That would put them in the range of the energy that… -
TV Makers Flee Shrinking Market
Shakeup in the TV world: Pioneer getting out altogether, and Vizio is dropping its plasma lines in favor of LCDs. Consolidation is to be expected after a drop in TV sales during the fourth quarter. Shipments of TV sets in North America fell 7 percent compared to a year earlier, according to preliminary data from DisplaySearch. Vizio is abandoning the end of the market that is growing as pocketbooks tighten. Because they tend to be cheaper than LCDs, plasmas were the only segment to grow in shipments over the fourth quarter of 2007.
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HDTV Almanac
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Netflix Plans for the Future
3 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amReed Hastings has seen the future, and there are no polycarbonate discs in his vision. You might find this surprising, given that he’s the CEO of Netflix. Is there life for Netflix after the DVD? That’s the question that was explored in an article in the Wall Street Journal last month. Hastings co-founded Netflix, and expects that revenue from the rental of physical DVD discs will start to decline in as little as four years from now. Faced with a certain end to the business that now generates the bulk of the company’s revenues, he has the opportunity to set a new course for… -
Small 1080p LCD HDTVs
2 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amI’ve received a lot of promotional emails in recent weeks about new 24″ and 25″ 1080p LCD HDTVs at pretty astounding prices, some under $200. This would have been an appealing price for a 15″ LCD computer monitor just a few years ago, and now you get a widescreen and a TV tuner in the bargain. I’ll set aside the question of what quality panels go into these displays for the moment (though I would expect to find less-than-state-of-the-art technology), and focus instead on how these might be used. The key point here is that a widescreen 24″ LCD panel has… -
Comcast Launches Wireless Pipe
1 Jul 2009 | 6:00 amLast week, I posed the possibility that cable providers would have to choose between providing the pipes or the water (connections or content) for the Internet. It’s too soon to know if they will have to pick one or the other, but it’s clear that Comcast definitely wants to be in the pipe business. Yesterday, the company launched its new Comcast High-Speed 2go service in Portland, Oregon. Atlanta is slated to be the next market in the nationwide rollout. This new service is fourth generation – or “4G” — will be offered with a 4G-only card in the… -
Supreme Court Okays Cable DVR
30 Jun 2009 | 6:00 amThe U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it decided not to hear a case challenging Cablevision’s new digital video recording (DVR) service that it intends to roll out. This decision could have enormous implications, as far reaching as the famous “Betamax Case” that allowed consumers to “time shift” their viewing of broadcast programming by recording shows on a VCR. In that landmark case, Universal City Studios brought the suit because it felt that its copyrighted material was being recorded without their permission. This new lawsuit again pits the content… -
New Vizio Sets Add More Internet
29 Jun 2009 | 6:00 amLast week, I got to see prototypes of some of VIZIO’s new XVT line of LCD 1080p HDTVs. These new models will ship this summer and fall. There will be 47″ and 55″ models with LED backlights that incorporate a local dimming feature for increased contrast, and in addition to these two, a 42″ model will offer “240 scenes per second (SPS)” performance. This is really the standard 60 frames per second with one interpolated frame added between each one, for 120 frames, and then the backlight is strobed twice for each frame. The purpose is to decrease the motion…
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Google News: High Definition TV
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Panasonic Expands VIERA Range of Flat Panel TV's for Growing ... - PR Newswire (press release)
5 Jul 2009 | 7:15 amPanasonic Expands VIERA Range of Flat Panel TV's for Growing PR Newswire (press release)Panasonic, the global industry leader in Plasma and LCD televisions, has introduced an additional 9 LCD and 8 Plasma high definition VIERA TVs for the and more » -
July 5: Swanni's 10 Hottest Shows In HDTV! - TVPredictions.com (press release)
5 Jul 2009 | 2:53 amJuly 5: Swanni's 10 Hottest Shows In HDTV!TVPredictions.com (press release)Sports, movies, primetime comedies and drama -- they're all there and in beautiful high-def. We call this list, "The Hottest Shows in HDTV! and more » -
An unassuming device - Hindu
4 Jul 2009 | 1:04 pmAn unassuming deviceHinduThe 40mm x 100mm x 125.5mm device is designed for the viewing, on High Definition TVs (HDTV), of multimedia content from USB storage devices, and more » -
TV Broadcasters Short-changing HDTV Viewers on Image Quality - About - News & Issues
4 Jul 2009 | 7:48 amTV Broadcasters Short-changing HDTV Viewers on Image QualityAbout - News & IssuesYou finally upgraded to a fancy new HDTV so you can watch your favorite television programs in fabulous high definition. However, many television and more » -
Sky HD Box for the best ever High Definition Television Viewing - eNewsWire (press release)
3 Jul 2009 | 8:33 amSky HD Box for the best ever High Definition Television ViewingeNewsWire (press release)The Sky HD Box is a digital video recorder and a receiver all in one as people have been known to record their preferred programmes, TV series and even and more »
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HDTV Lounge
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Samsung LN46B650 Review
2 Jul 2009 | 5:25 pmThe Samsung LN46B650 is the most popular sized model at 46-inches from the Samsung B650 series. The Samsung B650 series is positioned in the sweet spot of the market, sitting just below the expensive top of the range models, but also well above the basic models, giving great specifications and features for the money. With the Samsung [...] -
46-Inch Sony KDL-46V4100 – $600 Off
2 Jul 2009 | 12:06 pmI received an email just a few minuets alerting me to a great offer on the 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL-46V4100 HDTV through Dell. For just six days, or 1000 units, whichever comes first, Dell are offering a massive $600 off the Sony KDL-46V4100 LCD HDTV, bringing the price down to just $899.00! from $1,499.00. Simply click here, [...] -
LG W2286L, W2486L
2 Jul 2009 | 8:43 amLG have just announced two smallish LED backlit LCD HDTVs over in Korea. The 22-inch LG W2286L can be used as an straight HDTV or double as a PC monitor. It features a 1,680 x 1,050 pixel resolution, along with a very high 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and consumed 40% less power than the average [...] -
Pioneer BDP-LX52
30 Jun 2009 | 12:24 pmPioneer might of quit the HDTV production market with the withdrawal of their Kuro plasma range, but they haven’t quit the blu-ray market, and have just announced their new highend blu-ray player, the Pioneer BDP-LX52. Their latest top of the range blu-ray player is one notch above the Pioneer BDP-320, and supports KURO LINK Video Adjust [...] -
Vizio SV422XVT, SV472XVT, VF552XVT
25 Jun 2009 | 10:13 amVizio isn’t just sitting back letting the likes of Sony, Samsung and others have all the fun with the “Internet Connected” / Widget technology, and are getting in on the action as well in the latest HDTV models. Vizio have announced three new “Connected HDTVs” which feature widget functionality, built in 802.11n wireless networking, an advanced [...]
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HD Sports Guide » News
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TNT/ABC not Delivering British Open in HD
29 Jun 2009 | 10:29 amAfter good news about the Tour de France and Wimbeldon being in HD, one of our favourite sporting events will once again be given as an SD up-conversion. The British Open Golf Tournament, scheduled to begin Thursday the 16th will not be in High Definition on TNT or ABC. . . again. Last year we had high hopes that ABC/TNT would upgrade for this year. But after emailing our contacts at ABC and TNT both stations have confirmed that it will be an SD up-conversion. The golf coverage may still be good but it is disappointing to see that no steps were taken to get the British Open in HD this year. -
Tour de France
28 Jun 2009 | 2:09 pmThe 2009 Tour de France will be broadcast in the United States on Versus. This is the first time every stage of the Tour de France will be in HDTV starting July 4. Also, Lance Armstrong is making his comeback this year, so it should be very exciting. Versus is offering over 250 hours of HD coverage this year, but we compiled the schedule below of all the stages that are live and in HDTV. Search Results DATE TIME (ET) DESCRIPTION NETWORK 7/4/2009 9:30 AM Tour de France Stage 1 Monaco VS (1080i) 7/5/2009 8:30 AM Tour de France Stage 2 Monaco-Brignoles VS (1080i) 7/6/2009 8:30 AM Tour de France… -
College Football Schedule Notes
26 Jun 2009 | 12:17 pmHere are various notes from the creation of the college football schedule: We will post the regional maps as soon as we get them. Here is an example post from last year. Most of the national games are going to be announced about a week or two before the games are played, so the schedule will continuously be updated as announcements are made. ESPN will be running reverse mirrors on Saturday afternoons again. Which means for the games that are of regional significance will be on ABC in High Definition. Then the other games that are not on ABC will be on ESPN or ESPN2 depending on the week. As… -
2009-10 College Football Bowl Schedule
25 Jun 2009 | 11:47 amWith college football only 70 days away it is time to get started on some pre-season information that can be useful throughout the year. Below is the Bowl Schedule with the conferences that are affiliated with each game. Every time I see the bowls I dream of (salivate over) a playoff. We are starting to compile ideas for a playoff so if you have any ideas and want to submit them we will post them here. As of right now the times for the Fiesta (although the rest of the BCS games on FOX start at 7:00 PM) and Bell Helicopter bowl are still TBD. 2009-10 NCAA Football Bowl Schedule DATE TIME (ET)… -
FIFA Confederations Cup Final in HD on ESPN
24 Jun 2009 | 1:37 pm**UPDATE** The Final has been moved to ESPN. For those of you who follow the twitter feed and saw my comment about a 7-0 loss to Spain may now gloat in the comments (although I highly doubt anyone expected that outcome). The USA pulled one of the most unexpected upsets I have had the pleasure of watching. Jozy Altidore appears to have arrived on an international stage after that great goal in the first half. The United States have made the final of the Confederations Cup for the first time. Also, this is probably the biggest splash the United States have made in the international game. It has…
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HDTV News
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Nearly everyone already has digital TV
30 Jun 2009 | 12:58 pmAccording to figures that were recently released by Ofcom, nearly 90% of all households across the UK have already gone digital, even thought the official deadline to move from analogue is not until 2012. Ofcom released a statement Monday that said 89.2% of all households have already made the digital switchover. Roughly this means [...] -
Panasonic TH-50PZ850U 50-inch Plasma TV
30 Jun 2009 | 5:41 amPanasonic has been pretty quiet this past few months. With Vizio, LG and Sharp getting all the media attention, one might wonder what Panasonic has been doing in this tough HDTV market. Well, they obviously released the Panasonic TH-50PZ850U. The Panasonic TH-50PZ850U has numerous extra features but is only mediocre with the one that [...] -
Freeview HD broadcasts by Christmas
29 Jun 2009 | 1:11 pmThe BBC has confirmed that Freeview HD broadcasts will begin in the month of December in the cities of Manchester and Liverpool according to the Head of Distribution Technology at BBC Operations Graham Plumb. The official date of launch for Freeview in these two cities is December 2nd when the Winter Hill transmitter will switch the [...] -
LG 42LH40 1080p LCD HDTV
29 Jun 2009 | 4:54 amHave you ever experience a time when watching a favorite sporting event or an action movie and you said to yourself that something is missing? Blurry images? Choppy pictures? LG’s TruMotion 120Hz offered on the 42LH40 1080p LCD HDTV removes common sources of judder, resulting in a smoother, more lifelike moving image whose effect [...] -
Acer Announces the H235H LCD Display
26 Jun 2009 | 6:28 pmFor all you gamers out there, check out the newest announcements from Acer. A new display called the Acer H235H is an HD-ready 23-inch LCD display that has been specifically designed to entice gamers on a budget. It has a 1920 by 1080 and supports VGA/HDMI/DVI with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), and two [...]
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GadgetBlips: HDTV
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LG unveils W2286L 22-inch LED Backlit combo HDTV and monitor
1 Jul 2009 | 6:52 pmHow does it feel if you can use your HDTV as your monitor as well? Pretty good right. LG has has done just that by announcing their first LED backlit HDTV W2286L, which you can use both as a TV and as a monitor. Apart from that it gives solid 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and ...safibaig posted 3 days ago from cogadget.com Find more top gadget news, videos, and blogs on GadgetBlips: HDTV, HDTV , LCD -
Super Sound 2-Din Car Video Audio DVD Player - Bluetooth
1 Jul 2009 | 6:38 pmSuper Sound 2-Din Car Video Audio DVD Player - Bluetooth China Manufacturer Specification Discs/ Formats Played: DVD, DVD-R, SVCD, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW, HD-CD, DTS-CD, MP3, MP4, WMA, JPEG Video Color System: NTSC/ PAL/ SECAM Screen: 7 Inch TFT LCD Aspect Ratio: 16:9 4:3 Video Output Level: tonggo posted 3 days ago from www.mobilephone02.com Find more top gadget news, videos, and blogs on GadgetBlips: HDTV -
Complete Car DVD System - RDS + PAL TV Tuner
1 Jul 2009 | 6:36 pm2-DIN Car CD + DVD + Digital Media Player with Bluetooth China Manufacturer Specifications Disk Formats Played: DVD, VCD, CD, DIVX, MP3, MP4, WMA Display Information Screen: 6.5 inch color touchscreen display Video System: 16:9 TV Section Color System: NTSC/PAL Audio Section Max tonggo posted 3 days ago from www.mobilephone02.com Find more top gadget news, videos, and blogs on GadgetBlips: HDTV -
Free TV for all if Andy Murray wins Wimbledon
1 Jul 2009 | 11:08 amIf Murray wins, everybody wins (except Federer)Rover found this 4 days ago on www.t3.com Find more top gadget news, videos, and blogs on GadgetBlips: HDTV -
Top 10 full HD TVs | T3 magazine online
1 Jul 2009 | 11:08 am1. Pioneer PDP_LX5090 2,400, www.pioneer.co.uk PERFORMANCE This luxurious 50-inch telly has the blackest blacks we ve ever seen. It s not cheap, and Pioneer s current internal restructuring will bring about a price increase soon (see below) LOVE Stunning contrast ratio. Colour ...T3.com All found this 4 days ago on www.t3.com Find more top gadget news, videos, and blogs on GadgetBlips: HDTV
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HDTV Biz-News
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Mvix Launches "Ultimate" 1080p Home Theater Media Player
2 Jul 2009 | 11:39 pmMvix has announces the worldwide launch of the Mvix Ultio, a hard-disk based media center capable of HD digital media playback with video output as high as 1080p. The company claims the device supports the largest array of AV formats and codecs of any media player.Continue reading Mvix Launches "Ultimate" 1080p Home Theater Media PlayerOriginally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 03/07/2009 -
HD Streaming and Blu-ray "Can Co-exist" - For Now
2 Jul 2009 | 11:23 pmThere are already more digital delivery devices connected to HDTVs in US homes than Blu-ray players, thanks largely to the Xbox 360 and the likes of TiVo, Roku, AppleTV and Vudu. Yet despite the numerical supremacy of players capable of streaming HD content, digital downloads are not expected to be a serious competitor to the Blu-ray format anytime soon.Continue reading HD Streaming and Blu-ray "Can Co-exist" - For NowOriginally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 03/07/2009 -
Major US Broadcaster Networks Claim 53% Of Free Online TV
30 Jun 2009 | 10:17 amThe major US broadcasters are evolving into multi-platform TV distribution networks in a "land-grab" attempt to replicate their traditional channels business online. So much so that the online web-based TV services of the four major US TV networks – together with Hulu, the joint venture between NBC Universal, News Corporation and Disney - accounted for 53 per cent of an ad-supported US online TV market, according to a report from Screen Digest.Continue reading Major US Broadcaster Networks Claim 53% Of Free Online TVOriginally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on… -
HD Models Taking Over PVR Market
30 Jun 2009 | 10:02 amThe personal video recorder (PVR) market is continuing to grow, fueled by high-definition models. Global PVR shipments exceeded 25 million in 2008, with HD PVRs making up nearly 75 per cent of the total, according to In-Stat.Continue reading HD Models Taking Over PVR MarketOriginally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 30/06/2009 -
Panasonic makes Tsuyuzaki new CTO
30 Jun 2009 | 9:49 amThe executive who helped Panasonic develop its Blu-ray discs and 3D FullHD TV technologies has been named as the new chief technology officer of Panasonic Consumer Electronics North America. Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, Panasonic’s Hollywood Laboratory managing director, is replacing Paul Liao who is leaving the company to be the new CEO of Cable Television Laboratories.Continue reading Panasonic makes Tsuyuzaki new CTOOriginally appeared on HDTV.biz-news.com :: Latest HDTV Business News on 30/06/2009
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Vizio intros new XVT-, M- and E-series LCD HDTVs
9 Jun 2009 | 2:32 pmAlso Vizio announced today the new XVT, M- and E series LCD HDTVs. In total, there are 31 new HDTV models in these three product ranges. The new XVT series includes both 1080p models with 120Hz and a Thin Line stylish designs; and a 240Hz SPS models with Smooth Motion technology. This series will be available in 32-inch to 55-inch screen sizes. Vizio’s M series will come with the JAVA design, 120Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution. The eco E-series will come in 19-inch to 32-inch screen sizes. It will have stylish white or black piano colored bezels and offer 1080p Full HD resolution. -
NEC MultiSync LCD2490WUXi2 and LCD2490W2-BK-SV LCD Displays
9 Jun 2009 | 2:31 pmNEC announced the new MultiSync LCD2490WUXi2 and LCD2490W2-BK-SV LCD displays designed for high-end applications. Based on IPS LCD panel, these two displays are new members of the MultiSync 90 Series and SpectraViewII Series respectively. The latter includes the SpectraViewII Color Calibration Solution. Both MultiSync LCDs feature 1920×1200 Full HD resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 320cd/m2 brightness and 96.7% coverage of sRGB. LCD2490WUXi2 and LCD2490W2-BK-SV are priced at $1099 and 1299 respectively. -
NEC CRV43 Curved LCD Display
4 Jun 2009 | 5:52 amNEC announced in Japan the CRV43, a curved LCD monitor display, designed for use in applications such as professional graphics, higher education, government, financial, command & control and home office.The curved monitor is finally on the market for a hefty $8,000 price tag. The seamless display features 4 DLP monitors sewn together for a high-end gaming session. The CRVD-42DWX boasts a contrast ratio of 10000:1 with double WXGA+ 2880 x 900 panel and a response time of 0.02 seconds. -
Sony BRAVIA Z5500 200Hz LCD HDTV
4 May 2009 | 6:18 amSony also has added a new HDTV to its BRAVIA television range with the introduction of Z5500 LCD HDTV, which incorporates the Motionflow 200Hz and Image Blur Reduction technology. The Z5500 series is available in 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch models, all models features Sony’s BRAVIA engine 3 and comes with the AppliCast that lets you access an exciting range of online services without having to switch on your PC. The Z5500 is also DLNA certified, allowing it to be seamlessly networked via the built-in Ethernet port with other DLNA enabled devices within the home -
Samsung’s New 29mm Thick PDP TV
4 May 2009 | 6:17 amSamsung has recently introduced its latest Full HD 850 PAVV, a 50-inch PDP (Plasma) “Finger Slim” with a thickness of only 29mm. The Plasma TV also uses 40% more power efficient and 20% lighter (26kg) than its predecessor. The new 850 PAVV 50-inch PDP TV features Samsung’s Full HD Crystal Engine, DLNA Support, “USB 2.0 Videos” giving you the possibility to watch DivX videos, photos, or play your MP3 directly from an external HDD or USB thumb key to your TV.
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Engadget HD
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HD channel expansion roundup
5 Jul 2009 | 1:59 amFiled under: Cable, Satellite Once upon a time, a smattering of new HD channels in one major metropolitan area was a huge deal. Nowadays, it's almost expected that one area or another will experience some HD expansion each week. In order to keep things nice and tidy around here, we deliver high-def expansions, market expansions and anything else dealing with HD channel growth right here. If we missed an area that you're familiar with, drop us a line in comments so everyone can catch up. The more the merrier, we say! Read - Mediacom offers high-definition boost (Central Illinois) Read -… -
International HD news roundup
4 Jul 2009 | 6:21 pmFiled under: Misc Here at Engadget HD, we'd prefer not to just focus on high-def happenings in the US of A. Thus, we round up the best of the best from the international front each week and present it here, bundled together in a single, easy to digest list. If something went down in your corner of the globe over the past seven days, let the rest of the world know it in comments. 'Til next week, Doei!Read - History Channel UK becomes AETN UK Read - Parasat sets digital launch into new era Read - Discovery HD channel launched in Taiwan Read - New Launches for AETN Channels Read - Kabel BW adds… -
HDTV Listings for July 4, 2009
4 Jul 2009 | 2:12 pmFiled under: ABC, ESPN-HD, NBC, TNT-HD, ListingsWhat we're watching tonight: NBC (1080i) has Kings at 8 p.m. and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at 9 p.m. ABC (720p) brings Eli Stone at 10 p.m. ESPN2 (720p) has United/Crew MLS action at 7 p.m. PBS (1080i) presents A Capitol Fourth at 8 p.m. TNT (1080i) has NASCAR Sprint Cup @ Daytona at 8 p.m. HDTV Listings for July 4, 2009 originally appeared on Engadget HD on Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments -
Tough economy sidelines D&M Holdings, Planar at CEDIA Expo 2009
4 Jul 2009 | 12:31 pmFiled under: Industry If you thought the well-to-do crowd wasn't feeling the pinch from the rotten economy, consider this -- D&M is not going to be at CEDIA Expo 2009 in a couple of months. You know, the show that features pricey, high-end custom install toys. Not being able to get our paws on the latest toys from Denon, Marantz, McIntosh, Boston Acoustics, Snell and Escient breaks our hearts, but D&M has decided to commit its resources to dealer training (and promotions, we hope); all the better to drive new customer sales. To be clear, D&M will have a presence at CEDIA, it just… -
Bag End's IDS12-I subwoofer -- small but mighty
3 Jul 2009 | 4:43 pmFiled under: Speakers, OthersBag End is one of those brands that's fairly well known in pro circles, but almost unheard of by general consumers. The no-frills enclosures would definitely be a hard sell in most domiciles -- unless you live in the Bat Cave or something -- but the bass performance is nothing to sneeze at. The latest IDS12-I mates a 12-inch INFRA cone to a 220-Watt onboard amp to deliver flat response all the way down to 18Hz. Pretty impressive for a little 15x18x15-inch box, and more than enough to rock the Shire, eh? Just make sure you've got XLR cabling or at least an adapter…
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Google Blog Search: HDTV
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Philips 42” Full HD 1080p with Pixel Plus HD
4 Jul 2009 | 4:46 amAn impressive television has now been made by Philips. This is Philips 42PFL3603D, a 42-inch full-HD 1080p TV. This new model of television will definitely. -
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1 Jul 2009 | 5:24 pmPanasonic-authorized dealer Amazon.com is offering instant discounts of up to $200 when you buy select HDTV models along with a matching Blu-ray player or HTiB. This can get you one of Panasonic's highly rated Blu-ray players for little or no money. ... News and Show Reports ... -
Nearly everyone already has digital TV
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Wize.com: Top Rated Home Theater Systems
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Best Home Theater Systems for HDTV
29 Jun 2009 | 10:32 pm#1 Sony HT-CT100 Theater System $248.95 at Makophone#2 Panasonic SC-PT750 $382.82 at Amazon Marketplace#3 Philips HTS3544/37 System $159.99 at Overstock.com#4 Sony BRAVIA DAVHDX275 Theater System $240.44 at Amazon Marketplace#5 Samsung HT-AS720ST $391.99 at Compuplus.com#6 Samsung HT-Z310T $227.49 at Compuplus.com#7 Philips HTS8100/37 System $319.99 at eBay#8 Panasonic SC-PT960 Check price at Wize.com#9 Sony BRAVIA® DAV-HDX576WF $409.49 at Compuplus.com#10 Sony DAVHDX265 System $169.99 at Sony Style -
Best Home Theater Systems for Large Rooms
29 Jun 2009 | 9:39 pm#1 Sony HT-CT100 Theater System $248.95 at Makophone#2 Pioneer HTD-88DVD System $341.99 at eBay#3 Panasonic SC-PT1050 System Check price at Wize.com#4 Sony DAVHDX265 System $169.99 at Sony Style#5 Sony BRAVIA® DAV-HDX576WF $409.49 at Compuplus.com#6 Samsung HT-Z310T $227.49 at Compuplus.com#7 Panasonic SC-PT660 $250.01 at eBay#8 Panasonic SC-BT100 $599.99 at eBay#9 Sony DAV-IS10 System $399.00 at eBay#10 Bose Lifestyle V20 Theater System $2,999.00 at OneCall -
Best Home Theater Systems for Gaming
29 Jun 2009 | 9:37 pm#1 Sony HT-CT100 Theater System $248.95 at Makophone#2 Samsung HT-AS720ST $391.99 at Compuplus.com#3 Onkyo HT-S3100 Theater System Check price at Wize.com#4 Sony HT-SS2300 Blu-ray Disc™ Matching Component Home Theater Sys Theater System $299.88 at Vanns.com#5 Onkyo HT-SP908 Theater System $799.00 at Amazon Marketplace#6 Sony BRAVIA® DAV-HDX576WF $409.49 at Compuplus.com#7 Sony HTD-DW995 System $319.95 at Sony Style#8 Samsung HT-Z310T $227.49 at Compuplus.com#9 Sony HT-SS2000 Theater System $279.99 at Amazon Marketplace#10 Pioneer HTD-88DVD System $341.99 at eBay -
Best Home Theater Systems for Small Rooms
29 Jun 2009 | 9:35 pm#1 Sony HT-CT100 Theater System $248.95 at Makophone#2 Pioneer HTD-88DVD System $341.99 at eBay#3 Insignia NS-H2002 System $147.99 at Amazon Marketplace#4 Philips HTS8100/37 System $319.99 at eBay#5 Panasonic SCP-T650 System $449.99 at Amazon Marketplace#6 Yamaha YHT-390 Check price at Wize.com#7 Samsung HT-AS720ST $391.99 at Compuplus.com#8 Sony BRAVIA DAVHDX275 Theater System $240.44 at Amazon Marketplace#9 Panasonic SC PT650 - home theater system - 5.1 channel Check price at Wize.com#10 LG LH-T754 System Check price at Wize.com -
Best Home Theater Systems for Movies
29 Jun 2009 | 6:35 pm#1 Sony HT-CT100 Theater System $248.95 at Makophone#2 Sony HT-SS2300 Blu-ray Disc™ Matching Component Home Theater Sys Theater System $299.88 at Vanns.com#3 Philips HTS3544/37 System $159.99 at Overstock.com#4 Samsung HT-AS720ST $391.99 at Compuplus.com#5 Pioneer HTD-88DVD System $341.99 at eBay#6 Panasonic SC-BT100 $599.99 at eBay#7 Sony BRAVIA DAVHDX275 Theater System $240.44 at Amazon Marketplace#8 Sony DAVHDX265 System $169.99 at Sony Style#9 Onkyo HT-SP908 Theater System $799.00 at Amazon Marketplace#10 Panasonic SC-PT750 $382.82 at Amazon Marketplace
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Wize.com: Top Rated Plasma and LCD TVs
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Best Plasma and LCD TVs for Sports
29 Jun 2009 | 11:01 pm#1 Samsung LN-52A650 52 in. HDTV LCD TV $2,079.90 at eBay#2 Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV Check price at Wize.com#3 Samsung PN58A550S Plasma TV $1,899.99 at Adorama#4 Samsung LN52A550 LCD TV $1,399.99 at eBay#5 Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV $849.00 at Beach Camera.com#6 Samsung LN-40A750 LCD TV $1,488.00 at eBay#7 Sony BRAVIA KDL-46W4100 LCD TV $1,439.99 at Sony Style#8 Samsung LN52A630 TV $1,699.99 at eBay#9 Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U Flat Panel Televisions Check price at Wize.com#10 Sony BRAVIA KDL-52W4100 TV $1,649.99 at Sony Style -
Best Plasma and LCD TVs for Gaming
29 Jun 2009 | 10:44 pm#1 Hannspree HG281DPB LCD TV $329.95 at BuyDig.com#2 Samsung T240HD TV $299.99 at Buy.com#3 Samsung LN-52A650 52 in. HDTV LCD TV $2,079.90 at eBay#4 Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV $849.00 at Beach Camera.com#5 Samsung PN58A550S Plasma TV $1,899.99 at Adorama#6 Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV Check price at Wize.com#7 Samsung LN52A550 LCD TV $1,399.99 at eBay#8 Samsung LN32A330 32 in. LCD TV $459.99 at TigerDirect.com#9 LG W2600H TV $558.73 at PCNation#10 Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U Flat Panel Televisions Check price at Wize.com -
Best Plasma and LCD TVs for Movies
29 Jun 2009 | 10:38 pm#1 Samsung LN-52A650 52 in. HDTV LCD TV $2,079.90 at eBay#2 Hannspree HG281DPB LCD TV $329.95 at BuyDig.com#3 Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV Check price at Wize.com#4 Samsung PN58A550S Plasma TV $1,899.99 at Adorama#5 Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV $849.00 at Beach Camera.com#6 Samsung LN52A550 LCD TV $1,399.99 at eBay#7 Samsung LN-40A750 LCD TV $1,488.00 at eBay#8 Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U Flat Panel Televisions Check price at Wize.com#9 Sony BRAVIA KDL-52W4100 TV $1,649.99 at Sony Style#10 Samsung LN32A330 32 in. LCD TV $459.99 at TigerDirect.com -
Best Plasma and LCD TVs for Home Theater
29 Jun 2009 | 6:46 pm#1 Samsung LN-52A650 52 in. HDTV LCD TV $2,079.90 at eBay#2 Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV Check price at Wize.com#3 Samsung PN58A550S Plasma TV $1,899.99 at Adorama#4 Samsung LN52A550 LCD TV $1,399.99 at eBay#5 Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV $849.00 at Beach Camera.com#6 Samsung LN-40A750 LCD TV $1,488.00 at eBay#7 Samsung LN52A850 TV $2,349.00 at eBay#8 Sony Bravia KDL-46Z4100 LCD TV $1,499.99 at Sony Style#9 Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U Flat Panel Televisions Check price at Wize.com#10 Sony BRAVIA KDL-46W4100 LCD TV $1,439.99 at Sony Style
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Pocket-lint: Televisions
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REVIEWS: LG 37LH7000 television
30 Jun 2009 | 1:00 amMedia-savvy screen Dressed in black with a red tint to its undercarriage, this is LG's successful follow-up to the popular Scarlet series of LCD TVs from last year. Gone is the red-clad back that made those screens so distinctive, but in its place is a host of new features packed into a 52mm-thin screen that make this 37-incher a great value all-rounder. There is an upgrade set to the LG 37LH7000 that you shouldn't ignore. For broadly the same price, LG's otherwise identical 37LF7700 adds a Freesat HD tuner that can - with an installation of a satellite dish on your house - receive the… -
NEWS: Digital TV in 90% of UK homes
29 Jun 2009 | 1:17 pmAnalogue already dying out fast Nine out of ten households have gone digital in the UK according to the latest figures from Ofcom. "The total number of digital households reached 89.2% with digital switchover now underway in the West Country, Border and Isle of Man", said the government regulator in a statement on Monday, as the country gears up for the 2012 digital switchover. The figures also show that more and more people are turning to DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) to catch up on their favourite shows with almost 9 million reported in circulation, most of which are Sky plus boxes. "The… -
NEWS: Cdiscount.co.uk offers free TVs if Andy Murray wins Wimbledon
29 Jun 2009 | 7:42 amYou'll need a space heater too, because hell will have frozen over Discount online retailer Cdiscount.co.uk is promising to give customers free televisions if Andy Murray wins Wimbledon. We think that's a pretty safe bet on their behalf. If you buy a TV from the company's website between 29 June and the beginning of the final match (scheduled for 5 July), and the Great British Hope wins, then Cdiscount will credit your online account with the full amount paid, up to £1270. However, if Andy's knocked out of the tournament at any time, then the offer is void and you'll have to pay for the… -
NEWS: Sharp LCDs face US ban
25 Jun 2009 | 2:14 amWhile Samsung televisions may see the same Some Sharp Aquos televisions and LCD monitors may be banned in the US as they infringe a Samsung patent, a recent ruling states. Samsung has won a US International Trade Commission ruling over a patent dispute between the two companies, although with only one of four patent issues upheld. But, in a separate case, a trade judge earlier ruled that Samsung TVs, monitors and professional displays infringe four Sharp patents and recommended Samsung TVs also be banned from the US. The complicated case could drag on for some time as Sharp is considering an… -
NEWS: LG launches 55LH95 and 55LH93 "full LED" TVs
25 Jun 2009 | 2:02 amUltra-Slim full LED LCD TVs LG Electronics has launched two new ultra-slim LCD TVs, the 55LH95 and 55LH93. Both are 55-inch and have a total of 3360 LEDs backlighting them - seven times more than most. That backlighting punch gives a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Along with a refresh rate of 240Hz, it's rather impressive that the company claims the chassis thickness is just 2.5cm. Also new in these TVs is a wireless feature, which will let you send content from DVD players, games consoles and home-theatre units wirelessly without any "degradation". The televisions will be available in July, and…
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Samsung LN22B460 - Open Box 22-inch LCD HDTV
Samsung LN22B460 - Open Box 22-inch LCD HDTVWAS: $399.99ON SPECIAL: -$75.02PRICE: $324.97AVAILABILITY: In Stock -
Toshiba 22AV500U - Open Box 22-Inch LCD HDTV
Toshiba 22AV500U - Open Box 22-Inch LCD HDTVWAS: $399.00ON SPECIAL: -$89.03PRICE: $309.97AVAILABILITY: In Stock -
Samsung UN55B7000 - Open Box 55-inch LED 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV
Samsung UN55B7000 - Open Box 55-inch LED 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTVWAS: $3,699.99ON SPECIAL: -$1,051.07PRICE: $2,648.92DELIVERY: $0.00AVAILABILITY: In Stock -
Toshiba 19AV600U - Open Box 19-inch LCD HDTV
Toshiba 19AV600U - Open Box 19-inch LCD HDTVWAS: $279.99ON SPECIAL: -$40.02PRICE: $239.97AVAILABILITY: In Stock -
Samsung LN22B650 - Open Box 22-inch LCD HDTV
Samsung LN22B650 - Open Box 22-inch LCD HDTVWAS: $469.99ON SPECIAL: -$90.02PRICE: $379.97AVAILABILITY: In Stock
