May 14, 2009
Sony announced late last year its thinnest television ever - an 11-inch OLED Digital TV. Sony's industry first OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV, the XEL1, has a three millimeter (0.12") thin panel and offers unparalleled picture quality with amazing contrast, outstanding brightness, exceptional color reproduction, and a rapid response ...
Sony XEL-1 11″ OLED Digital TV
Story link: Sony XEL-1 11″ OLED Digital TV by Franz Bicar
Sony announced late last year its thinnest television ever - an 11-inch OLED Digital TV. Sony's industry first OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV, the XEL1, has a three millimeter (0.12") thin panel and offers unparalleled picture quality with amazing contrast, outstanding brightness, exceptional color reproduction, and a rapid response ...
March 17, 2009
With the news of Toshiba and Hitachi's gesture-controlled TV's, Apple is developing their very own Wii-like remote for the Apple TV. Two identical patent applications published earlier this week by Apple mentioned something about a wand that would expand Apple TV's capabilities into a full-fledged entertainment system. Apple proposes ...
Apple TV to feature a Wii-like Remote
Story link: Apple TV to feature a Wii-like Remote by Franz Bicar
With the news of Toshiba and Hitachi's gesture-controlled TV's, Apple is developing their very own Wii-like remote for the Apple TV. Two identical patent applications published earlier this week by Apple mentioned something about a wand that would expand Apple TV's capabilities into a full-fledged entertainment system. Apple proposes ...
October 16, 2008
NEC Display Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan-based NEC Corporation and a manufacturer of computer monitors and large-screen public-information displays, is probably one of the world's leading researchers on display technologies. Now, they have developed a 3D screen that works by displaying two different images, one for the left eye, ...
NEC develops 12-inch 3D screen
Story link: NEC develops 12-inch 3D screen by Franz Bicar
NEC Display Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan-based NEC Corporation and a manufacturer of computer monitors and large-screen public-information displays, is probably one of the world's leading researchers on display technologies. Now, they have developed a 3D screen that works by displaying two different images, one for the left eye, ...
September 23, 2008
As technology progresses, more and more companies have released all-in-one desktop PCs, or more popularly known as living room PCs. These devices were clearly influenced by the success of the Apple iMac. Companies such as Dell, Sony and Gateway are racing to give consumers what they want. These devices incorporate ...
Multimedia PC’s for your Living Room HDTV
Story link: Multimedia PC’s for your Living Room HDTV by Franz Bicar
As technology progresses, more and more companies have released all-in-one desktop PCs, or more popularly known as living room PCs. These devices were clearly influenced by the success of the Apple iMac. Companies such as Dell, Sony and Gateway are racing to give consumers what they want. These devices incorporate ...
January 16, 2008
The recent announcement that Blu Ray may have effectively won the HD format wars over HD DVD took a bizarre twist today.
According to a report on the BBC, continued development of Blu-ray technology will leave all existing Blu-ry customers behind - because their machines are not built to upgrade.
The ...
Blu Ray craps on customers
Story link: Blu Ray craps on customers by Brian Turner
The recent announcement that Blu Ray may have effectively won the HD format wars over HD DVD took a bizarre twist today.
According to a report on the BBC, continued development of Blu-ray technology will leave all existing Blu-ry customers behind - because their machines are not built to upgrade.
The ...
December 13, 2007
If there's one thing you can definitely say about the future in HDTV, it's that as demand for HDTV services rises, so will the demand on bandwidth carriers.
Video content is so much more bandwidth intensive than normal internet services such as calling up webpages, and we've already seen warnings pitched to ...
Who will lead HDTV broadcasting?
Story link: Who will lead HDTV broadcasting? by Brian Turner
If there's one thing you can definitely say about the future in HDTV, it's that as demand for HDTV services rises, so will the demand on bandwidth carriers.
Video content is so much more bandwidth intensive than normal internet services such as calling up webpages, and we've already seen warnings pitched to ...
September 21, 2007
Pioneer has announced the UK launch date for its latest KURO high-definition plasma TVs.
The new products will be launched at a ‘Black Screen Party’ at Claridges in London, on 25 September.
Kuro means black in Japanese, and the TVs feature state of the art, intelligent technology, ...
Pioneer announces UK release date for Kuro full HD plasmas
Story link: Pioneer announces UK release date for Kuro full HD plasmas by Jan Harris
Pioneer has announced the UK launch date for its latest KURO high-definition plasma TVs.
The new products will be launched at a ‘Black Screen Party’ at Claridges in London, on 25 September.
Kuro means black in Japanese, and the TVs feature state of the art, intelligent technology, ...
June 13, 2007
HDTV – It’s All in the Eye
Story link: HDTV – It’s All in the Eye by Kathryn Lang
If you still haven’t made the leap in to HDTV yet, you are not alone. Many consumers are still holding back because of confusion about the terminology surrounding the technology. The industry is trying to find ways to make the terminology easier to navigate.
One of the biggest questions most people have about HDTV is just what do ...
May 25, 2007
Take the HDTV Plunge
Story link: Take the HDTV Plunge by Kathryn Lang
The wait for HDTV may finally be coming to the end. Many consumers have put off investing in the technology. They have preferred to wait out the glitches, the changes, and the costs. With the eventuality of all HDTV all the time lurking ever nearer, it may be that the wait is over.
The glitches are almost ...
May 18, 2007
HDTV Finds Clarity
Story link: HDTV Finds Clarity by Kathryn Lang
Finding the right HDTV set is only half the battle. Getting it set up at your home can often prove to be the most frustrating part of making the expensive investment.
Many people have done the research, questioned the salesmen, and made the choice that would suit their checkbooks and lifestyles, only to get the set home and find ...
May 15, 2007
HDTV Affecting the Weather
Story link: HDTV Affecting the Weather by Kathryn Lang
Finally, the viewers will get to see the weather as it really appears live and in person.
The Weather Channel, which is based out of Atlanta, Georgia, has broken ground on a new studio that is part of its transformation into HDTV. The $50 million effort will combine new technology, equipment, studio space, and endless hours of training for ...
April 17, 2007
HDTV by 2009 – Maybe Not
Story link: HDTV by 2009 – Maybe Not by Kathryn Lang
The United States is set to go digital as of 2009, which had been great news for HDTV fans. Regulations are in place that will force all content providers to begin broadcasting in digital. In March of 2007, all televisions that were manufactured or imported into the country had to be HD ready. Those people not on-board ...
April 14, 2007
Cleaning the HDTV Screen
Story link: Cleaning the HDTV Screen by Kathryn Lang
Cleaning a HDTV isn’t as simple as cleaning the tradition television set. Depending on the screen, there are many things that ordinary cleaning products can do to permanently ruin the delicate screens on most HDTV sets.
With spring cleaning fever on us today, many people are looking for ways to make their HDTV screens look like new. Unfortunately, ...
April 13, 2007
HDTV Rides the Wave
Story link: HDTV Rides the Wave by Kathryn Lang
There is a new wave hitting the shores of HDTV technology. Let It Wave® has announced a new standards converter on a single chip device. It was developed for broadcast, post and live production equipment manufacturers. This new chip has the ability to convert intermediate HDTV frames into a higher quality HD image.
Let It Wave was ...
April 4, 2007
HDTV – Still More Guides
Story link: HDTV – Still More Guides by Kathryn Lang
If you haven’t made the HDTV leap just yet, you should get ready. Time is running out on the federal deadline for all broadcasts to be digital. This means that by 2009 you will be HD whether you want to or not.
Because of all the jargon covering HDTV, many consumers have been reluctant to get into the ...
March 28, 2007
HDTV Sees Nature In a Whole New Way
Story link: HDTV Sees Nature In a Whole New Way by Kathryn Lang
Discovery started releasing its Planet Earth series recently, a look at nature as no one has seen it before made all the more intense through HDTV. If you didn’t know it was coming, then you don’t watch TV at all. This series has been hyped from here to eternity and back again. There is nothing worse ...
March 26, 2007
HDTV Sets For Free
Story link: HDTV Sets For Free by Kathryn Lang
If you are like me, you missed the great HDTV giveaway that occurred recently. When Sony launched PS3, it gave away a free 46-inch HDTV to the first 100 Brits that purchased the new gaming system.
The free HDTV’s are a good sign that the PS3 systems are net selling as well as the company would like. Promotions ...
March 23, 2007
HDTV as Simple as It Gets
Story link: HDTV as Simple as It Gets by Kathryn Lang
HDTV does not have to be as difficult as some seem to think. Just knowing a few standard terms (and what they actually mean) will make purchasing an HDTV set a more pleasurable experience. Since all broadcasting in the United States will be digital by 2009, this is a purchase most of us will have to face ...
March 20, 2007
HDTV and the 2008 Presidential Election
Story link: HDTV and the 2008 Presidential Election by Kathryn Lang
Will HDTV affect the upcoming United States Presidential election? It is very possible. With a technology that delivers a crystal clear picture, the candidates will be up close and personal with all Americans. There will be no more hiding the lines and spots and unsightly blemishes.
Some experts are skeptical about the effects that HDTV could have. ...
March 16, 2007
View the World in HDTV
Story link: View the World in HDTV by Kathryn Lang
The HDTV experience can be hypnotic. The clarity and quality of the picture draws you in to the experience so that you feel as if you are there. The Discovery Channel is set to take this experience to a whole new lever.
On March 16, Discovery will debut its first episode of the Planet Earth series on its ...