June 3, 2009
Hitachi was one of the brands who introduced super slim monitors at CES last January. Most of their flat-panel LCDs are about 1.5 inches thick, making it one of the thinnest sets out in the market. ...
Hitachi UT37X902 LCD TV
Story link: Hitachi UT37X902 LCD TV by Franz Bicar
Hitachi was one of the brands who introduced super slim monitors at CES last January. Most of their flat-panel LCDs are about 1.5 inches thick, making it one of the thinnest sets out in the market. ...
May 28, 2009
This really isn't quite part of the normal news and/or reviews that is commonly posted on this site, but still, this bit of information is interesting specially for those who pegged their interests on the current trends and issues of the consumer entertainment market.
For the first quarter of fiscal year ...
TiVo Reports Loss of $4.1 Million
Story link: TiVo Reports Loss of $4.1 Million by Franz Bicar
This really isn't quite part of the normal news and/or reviews that is commonly posted on this site, but still, this bit of information is interesting specially for those who pegged their interests on the current trends and issues of the consumer entertainment market.
For the first quarter of fiscal year ...
May 8, 2009
Virgin Media is doing its best to keep ahead of the demands of new technology and is testing 200 Mbps broadband in Ashford, Kent.
The company is preparing for an expected demand in the future for streaming TV in HD and 3D formats, and playing 3D computer games – ...
Virgin Media prepares for streaming HD TV
Story link: Virgin Media prepares for streaming HD TV by Jan Harris
Virgin Media is doing its best to keep ahead of the demands of new technology and is testing 200 Mbps broadband in Ashford, Kent.
The company is preparing for an expected demand in the future for streaming TV in HD and 3D formats, and playing 3D computer games – ...
April 9, 2009
Buckingham Research has released results of a survey on HDTV which identified that while 99% of consumers are aware of the technology, only 1 in 10 are ready to buy a high definition set.
A total of 695 people responded to the survey, and 85% of these were aware of ...
UK HDTV Awareness High But Adoption Low
Story link: UK HDTV Awareness High But Adoption Low by Jan Harris
Buckingham Research has released results of a survey on HDTV which identified that while 99% of consumers are aware of the technology, only 1 in 10 are ready to buy a high definition set.
A total of 695 people responded to the survey, and 85% of these were aware of ...
January 28, 2009
In a boon to Sigma Designs’ processor-chip business, Blusens has announced it will be using the company’s chips for its new HDTV Home Entertainment Device.
Blusens’ new entertainment system was designed from the ground up to manage, distribute and reproduce audio-video content between several different sources.
What this means for the ...
Blusens HDTV Includes Sigma Chip Technology
Story link: Blusens HDTV Includes Sigma Chip Technology by Alan Harten
In a boon to Sigma Designs’ processor-chip business, Blusens has announced it will be using the company’s chips for its new HDTV Home Entertainment Device.
Blusens’ new entertainment system was designed from the ground up to manage, distribute and reproduce audio-video content between several different sources.
What this means for the ...
December 5, 2008
Not satisfied with its promised half-terabyte blu-ray disc, hi-tech entertainment company, Pioneer, has announced that it is developing a whopping 1TB blu-ray disc.
It has already developed a prototype 400GB version, which is compatible with Sony's PlayStation 3 and other existing players, although some update to the firmware is ...
Pioneer boosts Blu-ray discs to 1TB
Story link: Pioneer boosts Blu-ray discs to 1TB by Jan Harris
Not satisfied with its promised half-terabyte blu-ray disc, hi-tech entertainment company, Pioneer, has announced that it is developing a whopping 1TB blu-ray disc.
It has already developed a prototype 400GB version, which is compatible with Sony's PlayStation 3 and other existing players, although some update to the firmware is ...
November 20, 2008
Researchers from the University of California have discovered that nitrogen triflouride, a gas used to manufacture HDTVs, could be harmful to the environment.
In scientific journal, Geophysical Research Letters, researcher Michael Prather says that production of the gas has increased rapidly to around 4,000 tons.
The problem is that, unlike other greenhouse ...
HDTV gas harmful to environment?
Story link: HDTV gas harmful to environment? by Jan Harris
Researchers from the University of California have discovered that nitrogen triflouride, a gas used to manufacture HDTVs, could be harmful to the environment.
In scientific journal, Geophysical Research Letters, researcher Michael Prather says that production of the gas has increased rapidly to around 4,000 tons.
The problem is that, unlike other greenhouse ...UK Top For Digital TV Adoption
Story link: UK Top For Digital TV Adoption by Jan Harris
According to new research from communications regulator, Ofcom, the UK is one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world, with digital TV in 86% of homes.
Ofcom's International Communications Market Report also noted a huge increase in people signing up for HD, particularly in the UK, USA and Canada. ...Sharp LC46SB54U LCD HDTV
Story link: Sharp LC46SB54U LCD HDTV by Franz Bicar
Once again, Sharp has established a new design standard for LCD TVs. With a screen size of 46-inches, the LC46SB55U raises the bar by fitting large screen sizes into incredibly small footprints. By changing the layout of circuits inside the LCD panel and by reducing the number of parts, Sharp ...
November 18, 2008
Nobody denies the eventual marriage of Web and TV. Technology, in fact, is taking the right step towards that direction. However, there are many competing theories on how that is to happen. Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, has his own. He says that we should expect to see the Web ...
Netflix CEO Foretells the return of Web TV
Story link: Netflix CEO Foretells the return of Web TV by Franz Bicar
Nobody denies the eventual marriage of Web and TV. Technology, in fact, is taking the right step towards that direction. However, there are many competing theories on how that is to happen. Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, has his own. He says that we should expect to see the Web ...
October 22, 2008
Ofcom has responded to a request from the BBC to make it possible for Londoners to receive high definition over Freeview before the digital switchover date for the capital in 2012.
Tyne Tees and Ulster may also be put on a fast track to receive HD Freeview, if the ...
Ofcom plans faster roll-out of Freeview HD
Story link: Ofcom plans faster roll-out of Freeview HD by Jan Harris
Ofcom has responded to a request from the BBC to make it possible for Londoners to receive high definition over Freeview before the digital switchover date for the capital in 2012.
Tyne Tees and Ulster may also be put on a fast track to receive HD Freeview, if the ...
October 9, 2008
For those wanting to buy a new LCD TV, rejoice! PriceScan reported that LCD TV prices will fall fast for this coming holiday shopping. 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTVs fell 12 percent in the third quarter of 2008, including eight percent in September alone. For a device with this size and ...
Stunning Pre-Holiday Price Drops for HDTVs
Story link: Stunning Pre-Holiday Price Drops for HDTVs by Franz Bicar
For those wanting to buy a new LCD TV, rejoice! PriceScan reported that LCD TV prices will fall fast for this coming holiday shopping. 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTVs fell 12 percent in the third quarter of 2008, including eight percent in September alone. For a device with this size and ...
October 7, 2008
Sanyo Electric has developed new laser technology that could double the capacity of Blu-ray discs to 100GB - enough for 18 hours of HD video.
Sanyo announced that the new blue laser diode provides a beam of light at 450 milliwatts, allowing Blu Ray disc systems to read and write two extra ...
Sanyo doubles Blu-ray disc capacity
Story link: Sanyo doubles Blu-ray disc capacity by Jan Harris
Sanyo Electric has developed new laser technology that could double the capacity of Blu-ray discs to 100GB - enough for 18 hours of HD video.
Sanyo announced that the new blue laser diode provides a beam of light at 450 milliwatts, allowing Blu Ray disc systems to read and write two extra ...
October 1, 2008
LaCie, a computer hardware company specializing in external hard drives, RAID arrays, optical drives, and computer monitors, has rolled out a new line of LCD Monitors - the 700 Series. The company revealed monitors targeted at creative professionals who need the best quality, specially when it comes to color accuracy. ...
LaCie Rolls Out 700 Series LCDs for Creative Professionals
Story link: LaCie Rolls Out 700 Series LCDs for Creative Professionals by Franz Bicar
LaCie, a computer hardware company specializing in external hard drives, RAID arrays, optical drives, and computer monitors, has rolled out a new line of LCD Monitors - the 700 Series. The company revealed monitors targeted at creative professionals who need the best quality, specially when it comes to color accuracy. ...
September 22, 2008
Toshiba's rejection of the HD DVD format, six months ago, was expected to mark the end of the format wars and the rise of the rival Blu-ray technology, but Toshiba has other ideas.
At a recent press conference, the company said that it still has no intention of using ...
Toshiba upscaling technology rivals Blu-ray
Story link: Toshiba upscaling technology rivals Blu-ray by Jan Harris
Toshiba's rejection of the HD DVD format, six months ago, was expected to mark the end of the format wars and the rise of the rival Blu-ray technology, but Toshiba has other ideas.
At a recent press conference, the company said that it still has no intention of using ...
September 17, 2008
BT Vision, the digital TV service powered by BT Total Broadband, has followed up the recent launch of its Hi-Def on demand movie service with a deal with media and entertainment company, NBC Universal.
BT Vision viewers can now watch high-definition films from NBC Universal's library via their V ...
BT Vision offers HD films from NBC Universal
Story link: BT Vision offers HD films from NBC Universal by Jan Harris
BT Vision, the digital TV service powered by BT Total Broadband, has followed up the recent launch of its Hi-Def on demand movie service with a deal with media and entertainment company, NBC Universal.
BT Vision viewers can now watch high-definition films from NBC Universal's library via their V ...
September 11, 2008
Rumours are circulating that VUDU, a US-based video download service, is testing a new technology, known as HDX, that can deliver blu-ray quality HD content.
Apparently there is one major problem with HDX. After a customer has downloaded an HDX movie, it takes a couple of hours before it begins streaming so ...
VUDU testing HDX downloads?
Story link: VUDU testing HDX downloads? by Jan Harris
Rumours are circulating that VUDU, a US-based video download service, is testing a new technology, known as HDX, that can deliver blu-ray quality HD content.
Apparently there is one major problem with HDX. After a customer has downloaded an HDX movie, it takes a couple of hours before it begins streaming so ...
September 3, 2008
If you want longevity in your television, then your best bet is the LG 32LG70 LCD TV. Not only does the 32LG70 offer a 1080p resolution — the highest available — but it also delivers a 60,000-hour panel life, which in real-terms works out to be around 32 ...
LG 32LG70 HDTV
Story link: LG 32LG70 HDTV by Franz Bicar
If you want longevity in your television, then your best bet is the LG 32LG70 LCD TV. Not only does the 32LG70 offer a 1080p resolution — the highest available — but it also delivers a 60,000-hour panel life, which in real-terms works out to be around 32 ...
August 27, 2008
According to a new report, the launch of Full HD television services will not significantly affect sales of Blu-ray discs or players.
The report titled “Full HD: Blu-ray Camp Claims Broadcasters ‘Mislead’ Consumers”, was published by the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices service.
Full HD programming has recently been ...
Full HD TV no threat to Blu-ray
Story link: Full HD TV no threat to Blu-ray by Jan Harris
According to a new report, the launch of Full HD television services will not significantly affect sales of Blu-ray discs or players.
The report titled “Full HD: Blu-ray Camp Claims Broadcasters ‘Mislead’ Consumers”, was published by the Strategy Analytics Connected Home Devices service.
Full HD programming has recently been ...
August 8, 2008
Accedo Broadband has added its Funspot game service to Sharp AQUOS internet-connected LCD TVs, allowing users to access casual games from the comfort of their living room.
Users of Sharp AQUOS LCD TVs equipped with the AQUOS Net feature will be able to play games from the funspot range through the ...
Sharp HDTVs gain Funspot games
Story link: Sharp HDTVs gain Funspot games by Jan Harris
Accedo Broadband has added its Funspot game service to Sharp AQUOS internet-connected LCD TVs, allowing users to access casual games from the comfort of their living room.
Users of Sharp AQUOS LCD TVs equipped with the AQUOS Net feature will be able to play games from the funspot range through the ...