| (Unranked) | IBC 2012 Coverage: Pierre "Pete" Routhier Interview (Broadcast Engineering, 9/10/2012 2:19pm) |
| Phil Kurz speaks with Pierre "Pete" Routhier, Vice President 3D Excellence Technology, Techinicolor, on the 3D experience in the home.
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| (Unranked) | 'Pierre Etaix' Announced for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 1/21/2013 9:00pm) |
| A boxed set of eight films from the French auteur is planned for Blu-ray in April. In an early announcement to retailers, Criterion is preparing 'Pierre Etaix' for Blu-ray on April 23. A French [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Blu-ray Review (Big Picture Big Sound, 4/09/2013 5:25pm) |
| P-p-please! After 25 years and breaking the mold, our furry cartoon friend deserves a slightly better [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Contest: Win 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' on Blu-ray! (High-Def Digest, 4/23/2013 5:00pm) |
| For our latest Blu-ray giveaway, High-Def Digest has a copy of Robert Zemeckis' satirical masterpiece 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' that may just have your name on it. Enter our contest for your chance [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | No, really - there ISN'T ever enough Wonder Woman (Cinematical, 9/19/2005 2:33pm) |
| Filed under: Action & Adventure , Casting , Fandom , RumorMonger , Sci-Fi & Fantasy Martha was just talking about Joss Whedon's plans for the new Wonder Woman; now, Lauren Graham is talking about her own plans to nab the lead role. In response to internet chatter, Graham recently said, "I would frigging love to be Wonder Woman! I love a good headband" This would apparently be the secon ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: 25th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Pre-orders Live! (High-Def Digest, 12/17/2012 1:00am) |
| Robert Zemeckis' zany animated/live-action adventure has been dated for a March Blu-ray release! In an early announcement to retailers, Disney/Buena Vista is working on 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Walter White, Wonder Woman and Jon Snow Walk into a Bar: Toy Fair 2013, Day 1 (Kotaku, 2/11/2013 4:00pm) |
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 | THX and Portrait Displays Partner to Simplify HDTV Setup and Operation (Business Wire, 1/07/2008 11:00pm) |
| LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THX Ltd., and Portrait Displays, Inc., have partnered to bring simplicity to HDTV setup and operation. The two companies announced today that they will jointly ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: 25th Anniversary Edition' Blu-ray Features Added (High-Def Digest, 12/21/2012 9:00pm) |
| The long-awaited Blu-ray release will come loaded with bonus features this March! As previously reported, Disney/Buena Vista is working on 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit?: 25th Anniversary Edition' for a [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Amazon Reschedules 'Spider Woman' Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 7/22/2008 4:00pm) |
| In a last-minute announcement, Amazon has bumped next week's exclusive Blu-ray release of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' by three weeks. Originally announced for a July 22 Blu-ray bow (day-and-date with a... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | 'Pretty Woman' to Make a Date with Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 11/12/2008 7:00pm) |
| Just in time for Valentine's Day, Walt Disney is bringing Julia Roberts' mega-watt smile to Blu-ray with an early-February release of 'Pretty Woman.' The 1990 romantic comedy blockbuster that made Roberts... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Amazon to Offer Exclusive 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 6/27/2008 4:00pm) |
| In an industry first, the acclaimed 1985 drama 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' is set to make its Blu-ray debut this July exclusively through Amazon.com. Long out of print on VHS, the Oscar-nominated William... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Blu-ray Review: Rosetta (High-Def Digest, 12/06/2012 5:52pm) |
| My introduction to filmmaking brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne began with the recent Criterion Blu-ray release of their first critically acclaimed film 'La Promesse.' Not faltering in the [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | XCOM: Enemy Within 'too big' to be DLC on Xbox 360, PS3 (Joystiq, 9/02/2013 7:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | 'The Portrait of a Lady' Blu-ray Dated (High-Def Digest, 10/15/2012 8:00pm) |
| The drama nominated for two Academy Awards® including Best Supporting Actress (Barbara Hershey) will debut on Blu-ray this December. In an early announcement to retailers, Shout Factory is working [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Mahler's 'Resurrection' Coming to HD DVD (High-Def Digest, 1/23/2008 11:00pm) |
| EuroArts has announced their debut US high-def release, 'Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 2 - Resurrection,' available on HD DVD this February. Conducted by famed maestro Pierre Boulez with the Berlin Philharmonic,... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | IBM Releases Speedy Pivoting LCD Monitor (BIOS, 7/25/2005 6:51am) |
| IBM's new LCD monitor is a 17in. unit that can be set into portrait mode so you can you view an entire 8.5x11in. document. The benefit of this, of course, is so you can boost your productivity. The ThinkVision L171p is a member of Lenovo's 'performance' line of ... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Gigantic VM60P 60-inch plasma needs a suitable setting (The Morning Call, 4/03/2007 2:47pm) |
| The VM60P, a gargantuan 60-inch plasma framed in bronze, might be the most audacious set yet from HDTV industry irritant Vizio. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Type A Machines previews aluminum-framed Series 1 Pro 3D printer (Engadget, 5/20/2013 10:37am) |
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 | Opposable Thumbs: DVD now, HD-DVD later. Gee, thanks Microsoft (Ars Technica, 7/31/2005 4:21pm) |
| In other Xbox 360 news, with the partnership with Toshiba it looks as if the system will in fact have HD-DVD drives. The bad news? Instead of postponing the launch the first few batches will just have regular DVD drives, with the HD-DVD models arriving at some unknown point later. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Routhier: ‘High-quality, comfortable’ viewing is essential to 3-D success in the home (Broadcast Engineering, 10/16/2012 2:49pm) |
| For 3-D to progress in the home, it will require people to have a comfortable viewing experience with high-quality content, says Pierre Routhier, VP 3D Excellence Technology, Technicolor.
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| (Unranked) | Inhabitat's Week in Green: Amazonian biosphere, 3D-printed coral reefs and an 11-acre portrait (Engadget, 10/27/2013 2:30pm) |
| Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green.
Architects and designers are increasingly looking to nature for inspiration -- and the results are [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Baldinger is off the wall (The Sporting News via Yahoo! News, 5/24/2005 6:44pm) |
| Tucked in a corner of the basement in his home, a beautiful Renaissance-style ranch in a New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia, is Brian Baldinger\\\'s office. It\\\'s small, dominated by a desk with chairs in front and behind, facing a wall with a built-in 48-inch flat-screen HDTV. Framed pictures of Baldinger -- one with Springsteen in Copenhagen in \\\'93, others from his playing days as an offensi ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Girls Against Boys' Dated and Detailed for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 2/14/2013 9:00pm) |
| Another scorned woman revenge thriller comes to Blu-ray at the end of the month. In an early announcement to retailers, Starz/Anchor Bay says 'Girls Against Boys' will be available on Blu-ray on [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Flat-screen fever drving down prices on HDTVs (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 11/19/2006 5:13am) |
| Eric Carlisle is engaged to a woman whose birthday is within days of Valentine's Day. So rather than flowers, chocolates or jewelry, he surprised her this year with a 42-inch plasma high-definition television for their bedroom. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Falling prices increase demand for HDTV sets (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, 11/24/2006 10:28am) |
| Eric Carlisle is engaged to a woman whose birthday is within days of Valentine’s Day. So rather than flowers, chocolates or jewelry, he surprised her this year with a 42-inch plasma high-definition television for their bedroom. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Flat-panel TV prices likely to come down (InsideBayArea, 3/05/2005 2:19pm) |
| Ben who? BenQ, a new and almost unknown supplier of liquid-crystal-display televisions, hopes consumers will know the company's name in the next few months. Along with lesser-known brands like Norcent and Syntax, BenQ has jumped on the flat-panel TV bandwagon. (Read Full Article) |
 | Low-cost flat-panel TVs plug in (Rocky Mountain News, 3/14/2005 7:25am) |
| Ben who? BenQ, a new and almost unknown supplier of liquid-crystal-display televisions, hopes consumers will know the company's name in the next few months. Along with lesser-known brands like Norcent and Syntax, BenQ has jumped on the flat-panel TV bandwagon. (Read Full Article) |
 | Chyron Introduces The ChyTV HD 100 High-Definition Digital Signage System (DigitalBroadcastingcom, 7/11/2007 8:46am) |
| Chyron Corporation, the provider of broadcast graphics solutions, introduced the ChyTV HD 100 . The latest generation of the popular ChyTV Video Graphics Information Display systems, the HD 100 extends the product line to include High-Definition output with real-time data and clip playout in both landscape and portrait modes ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | XCOM: Enemy Unknown designer Jake Solomon on the importance of PC (Joystiq, 9/07/2012 3:30pm) |
| X-COM has quite a history on PC. In fact, apart from a pair of PlayStation ports (and one for the 3DO!), the franchise's home is entirely bound to the PC. Developer Firaxis is definitely aware of the franchise's history, lead designer Jake Solomon [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Castlevania: Mirror of Fate HD sinks its fangs into Steam 'later this month' (Joystiq, 3/15/2014 2:00am) |
| Having drained the blood from the Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate will next dine on Steam, at an unknown date later in March.
Originally released on Nintendo's handheld as a bridge [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | And I Quote: The best one-liners of the week (TV Squad, 9/02/2005 8:07pm) |
| Filed under: Talent , Programming "A pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz have been stolen. The thief is described as being armed and fabulous." - David Letterman "Let me talk Carol!!" - CNN meteorologist Chad Myers, after being interrupted by anchor Carol Costello "Look, if I'm bringing home a woman who can't stand being around a baby then maybe I do ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Toshiba shows a video of a demo of Cell decoding 48 MPEG-2 video streams at once (Ars (Ars Technica, 5/03/2005 12:06am) |
| At a mid-April technology conference, Toshiba showed a video of what they claim is a Cell processor decoding 48 video streams at once. Why they didn\\\'t demonstrate some actual hardware doing this in a live demo is unknown. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Jennifer Garner Ranked #4 'Sexiest Woman in HDTV' (TVPredictions.com, 12/02/2005 10:01am) |
| Phillip Swann ranks the 10 sexiest TV actresses in High-Definition TV. Washington, D.C. (December 1, 2005) -- Phillip Swann, a.k.a. 'Swanni,' has just named the 10 sexiest TV actresses in High-Definition TV. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Sharp's 20-inch AQUOS DX LCD HDTV has a built-in Blu-ray player, no 1080p panel (Engadget, 5/22/2009 12:39pm) |
| Cute Sharp, real cute. Brag about releasing the world's first 20-inch LCD HDTV with a built-in Blu-ray player, but don't even mention to consumers that they won't have the luxury of seeing their flicks in full resolution. For reasons unknown, the latest set in the AQUOS DX range does indeed pack a remarkably convenient integrated BD player, but the 1,366 x 768 resolution makes the whole thing s ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | XCOM demo out now on Xbox, PS3 later today (Joystiq, 10/09/2012 4:00pm) |
Commander, to the living room console. Commander, to the living room console.
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 | NEWS: iTunes to get Blu-ray support (Pocket-lint, 8/09/2009 3:23am) |
Plus plenty of new features say rumours
Apple is expected to add Blu-ray support to the next version of it's iTunes software sources say.
iTunes 9 is expected out in September, and according to rumours adds a number of new features on top of what is currently already available.
Historically the company has shyed away from openly supporting Blu-ray even though it has been a member of the Blu-ray Disc Association for some time.
However, according to earlier rumours from Apple following site Appleinsider, it suggests that might be about to change with new Blu-ray options for the company's iMac range coming soon.
In addition to the Blu-ray support, iTunes 9 users will reportedly get the ability to visually arrange iPhone and iPod apps and possible twitter, facebook integration claim boygeniusreport.
The site doesn't name it's source.
We will keep you posted.
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iTunes to get Blu-ray support originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:23:23 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | Warner to catch up with BD Titles (HDBlog.net, 12/12/2006 11:01am) |
| Smallville is a title from Warner Brothers that has only been released on HD DVD so far. That title and other HD DVD only holdouts will be making their way to Blu-ray in 2007. That’s from the 12/8/06 “My Two Cents” posting at The Digital Bits.
And the 12/11/06 column talks about the fact that both [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Blu-ray title sees 80,072% sales spike at Amazon (Punch Jump, 1/26/2008 5:54pm) |
| Sales for Blu-ray disc format title No Country For Old Men spiked 80,072 percent upon availability on Fri. at retailer Amazon.com. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Blu-ray title Lost Season 3 price cut to $39.99 (Punch Jump, 1/29/2008 5:51pm) |
| Amazon.com on Tues. price cut the Blu-ray title Lost: The Complete Third Season to $39.99 in the latest round of high-definition product discounts. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Looks like that "New Title" Namco Bandai has been counting down to is for the 3DS. (Kotaku, 7/16/2013 8:30am) |
| Looks like that "New Title" Namco Bandai has been counting down to [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Batman Begins Blu-ray No. 1 movie title at Amazon (Punch Jump, 7/11/2008 4:06pm) |
| Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.’s Batman Begins Blu-ray disc is the No. 1-selling movie title at Amazon.com in the latest sales rankings. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | PS3 title, Blu-ray disc film bundle under $40 at retailer (Punch Jump, 1/22/2008 12:50am) |
| Amazon.com on Mon. price cut the game title Stranglehold Collector’s Edition for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3, which includes a copy of Hard Boiled on Blu-ray disc, to $37.99 in the latest round of video game price cuts. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Sony updates PS3 firmware, adds BBC iPlayer (Pocket-lint, 8/18/2009 6:31pm) |
New features inbound 1st September
Sony has confirmed that the PS3 and PS3 Slim will be getting a software update in the coming weeks bringing with it a host of new features including BBC iPlayer support.
Although the BBC's on demand service has been available in a workaround on the console, Sony has convinced the corporation to make things official.
It will be just one of a number of country specific content deals as the company continues to promote the console as more than just a games machine.
The BBC iPlayer will be available on the 1 September with RTVE, ANTENA 3 and La Sexta in Spain, ZDFmediathek in Germany, NOS in the Netherlands NOS, and the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC) in Australia.
Alongside TV web access, PlayStation's entertainment offering was strengthened with the announcement of the PlayStation
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Sony updates PS3 firmware, adds BBC iPlayer originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:31:08 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | HD DVD title sales spike 15,064% on discount (Punch Jump, 3/10/2008 3:58pm) |
| The HD DVD title The Matador recorded a sales spike at Amazon.com this week following a discount to $8.95. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Nintendo finally starts testing free-to-play titles in eShop, will let gamers haggle for DLC (Engadget, 2/14/2014 2:27am) |
| At E3 last year, Nintendo gave itself until March to launch a free-to-play title in the Nintendo eShop. That same week, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the gratis game would be based on Steel Diver, a 3DS launch title. Today, Nintendo [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: LG HB954SP Blu-ray home cinema system announced (Pocket-lint, 10/08/2009 11:13am) |
Good looking 5.1 set-up complete with iDock
LG has launched a new Blu-ray home cinema system, the HB954SP, a BD-Live-enabled, Full HD 1080p, 1000 Watt, 5.1 effort.
With five oval satellite Mark-Levinson-tuned speakers, the connected system offers one-click access to YouTube videos, upscaling of standard DVDs, playback from USB and (only) two HDMI inputs.
There's also an iDock for an iPod or iPhone and LG's "Sound Gallery" for easy set-up as well as handy options such as turning off the bass in "night mode".
The system will be available from November 2009, but the really crucial bit for most people - pricing - is yet to be revealed.
LG don't offer RRPs, instead suggesting price comparison sites for an idea of cost, not a great strategy for a product that's yet to be released.
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LG HB954SP Blu-ray home cinema system announced originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:13:38 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Philips BDP7500s and 9500 Blu-ray players get colourful (Pocket-lint, 9/03/2009 10:47am) |
New players with all the usual bells and whistles
Philips has announced two new Blu-ray players at IFA in Berlin as it continues to push ahead with the format that has trebled in popularity in the last year.
The new BDP7500 will be housed in an "real" aluminum (we not sure what fake aluminum is) and offer full HD 1080p at 24 fps for cinema-like images.
The players will also get DivX Ultra for enhanced playback of DivX media files, DVD video upscaling to 1080p via HDMI for near-HD images, and Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD MA for HD 7.1 surround sound. BD-Live (Profile 2.0), and USB drive connectivity complete the package.
A rather niche technology also included is subtitle shift allowing you to change the location of the subtitles on screen.
The players themselves will come with touch sensitive controls and for the design conscious three different colours; blue, red and black.
No word on pricing, but expect the devices to hit the UK early next year.
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Philips BDP7500s and 9500 Blu-ray players get colourful originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:47:20 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Samsung Blu-ray goes YouTube (Pocket-lint, 9/03/2009 10:16am) |
Clearly worried the Blu-ray still not enough
Samsung has announced that going forward all its Blu-ray products will come with YouTube support as it continues to try and convince people to embrace the HD format.
With the new service, available from 3rd September, consumers can also enjoy video clips from YouTube on their TV screen. The YouTube service features a variety of video clips, including the most popular or highly rated videos and allows for video search through a mobile phone-like on-screen key pad, says the company.
The news, announced at IFA in Berlin, Germany, comes as the company announcing a range of Blu-ray players including a Blu-ray Soundbar, the BD Crystal Surround AirTrack, for people looking to de-clutter their home theatre/cinema experience.
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Samsung Blu-ray goes YouTube originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:16:48 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: LG adds VUDU to BD390 networked Blu-ray player (Pocket-lint, 9/10/2009 11:54am) |
Through free firmware update
LG has announced that the high-def streaming movie service from VUDU will be available through its BD390 wireless, networked Blu-ray player.
With the VUDU service, currently available on some LG HDTVs, consumers can instantly buy or rent from a library of movies and TV titles.
The VUDU service will be available later this month through a free automatic upgrade, and joins Netflix, Roxio CinemaNow and YouTube content already available.
The BD390 with NetCast Entertainment Access is available now in the US for around $399.
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LG adds VUDU to BD390 networked Blu-ray player originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:54:49 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Denon DBP-1610 Blu-ray player announced (Pocket-lint, 9/23/2009 2:43pm) |
"Price-conscious"
Denon has announced the launch of a "price-conscious" Blu-ray player, the new DBP-160.
The DBP-1610 boasts 1080/24p video output and supports Deep Color as well as x.v.Color and offers 1080p scaling for normal content.
With an Ethernet port for internet access for BD-Live and firmware updates, there's full support of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
Offering Divx playback as well as AVCHD playback from DVDs and SD cards, as you'd expect, the new machine plays nice with Denon's A/V product line.
Denon's idea of price-conscious may not be the same as most, however, the DBP-160 will go on sale next month for a penny under ?400.
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Denon DBP-1610 Blu-ray player announced originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:43:11 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | This is the trailer for Gaist Crusher, a new 3DS title currently in the works at Capcom. (Kotaku, 4/02/2013 10:20am) |
| This is the trailer for Gaist Crusher, a new 3DS title currently in the works at Capcom. It is a multiplayer-focused "Custom Armor Action" game inspired by both Mega Man and Monster [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Canceled NBA Live 13 noted as downloadable title, EA has 'no comment' (Joystiq, 10/03/2012 4:00pm) |
| EA Sports' canceled NBA Live 13 was going to be a digitally distributed product on Xbox Live Arcade. The [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: WD TV Live HD media player launches (Pocket-lint, 10/13/2009 1:25pm) |
Networked drive offers 1080p support
Western Digital has announced the launch of the WD TV Live HD media player, a revamp of a previous product this time round with networking capabilities as well as support for Full HD 1080p resolution. WD says the new drive makes it easy to play HD videos stored on USB and network drives, from PCs and Macs, as well as stream content from websites on big screen HDTVs. Boasting a "more responsive" interface than the previous WD TV HD media player, the Ethernet- and Wi-Fi-enabled new player comes complete with remote control, boasts internet radio, two USB ports, one HDMI port and SPDIF digital output. The WD TV Live Media Player is available now on the high street, online, and at www.shopwd.co.uk for ?119.99.
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WD TV Live HD media player launches originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:25:53 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Blu-ray not coming to Xbox 360... yet (Pocket-lint, 10/23/2009 8:30am) |
Ballmer got it wrong
Kids, Steve Ballmer is lying to you. Yesterday we brought you the news, straight out of the man's mouth, that the Xbox 360 would be getting Blu-ray accessories. Today, Microsoft's PR team has swung into action to try and say they don't exist without explicitly saying "Ballmer was talking out of his arse".
Instead, a Microsoft spokesperson said: "Steve was referring to Blu-ray accessories for the PC.?As we have said in the past, we have no plans to introduce a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360. In fact, the future of home entertainment starts this fall when Xbox 360 becomes the first and only console to offer instant-on 1080p streaming HD movies".
Given that Ballmer was responding to a question about the Xbox and said "You'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories", we doubt that accessories for the PC had anything to do with what he was saying. More likely Microsoft is trying to firefight some of the damage that Ballmer caused with the casual statement.
We wouldn't be surprised at all if Blu-ray accessories arrived for the console, particularly if Blu-ray movies begin to sell in reasonable numbers at some point. Microsoft just isn't ready to announce that yet.
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Blu-ray not coming to Xbox 360... yet originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:30:31 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Toshiba Qosmio X500 Blu-ray laptop announced (Pocket-lint, 9/23/2009 3:12pm) |
18.4-inch multimedia monster
Toshiba has announced the launch of the Qosmio X500 boasting a "sleek, glossy black chassis, backlit keyboard and LED-feathertouch controls".
Powered by Intel's latest Quad Core processors and the latest nVIDIA GeForce graphics, the Qosmio X500 claims to deliver "a realistic gameplay experience with intense visuals, vibrant environments and dynamic character effects".
With an 18.4-inch TruBrite Full HD LCD screen with 16:9 aspect ratio at a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Harman Kardon stereo speakers, a rewritable Blu-ray drive, the X500 appears, on paper at least, to be an entertainment powerhouse.
It also gets Toshiba's Resolution+ upscaling technology, that sees standard definition DVDs and video files upconverted to "near high definition" quality.
Other features include an "HD" webcam, a multi-touch touch pad, fingerprint reader, face recognition, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, eight touch-sensitive multimedia buttons, up to 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, three USB ports all of which offer "Sleep-and-Charge" tech, REGZA-Link HDMI-CEC and a 5-in-1 card reader.
The Qosmio X500 will be available in the UK from late October - no pricing revealed, but it's gonna be steep.
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Toshiba Qosmio X500 Blu-ray laptop announced originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:12:57 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Panasonic shows off Full HD 3D by plasma (Pocket-lint, 9/03/2009 12:14pm) |
IFA 2009: Panasonic claims close collaboration with Hollywood standard
Panasonic has announced its version of how Full HD 3DTV viewing should be done as demoed on the company's 103-inch mega-plasma in the press conference at IFA 2009 today.
Unlike Sony's 3D Bravia LCD solution, Panasonic believes that a far better quality experience can be achieved through PDP plasma technology which is touted to offer a less blurry image and a far crisper feel. The system will be 3D through Blu-ray and the set will transmit a true, 1080p image on two channels - one to each eye - thus ensuring a Full HD 3D result when it's put together in the viewer's brain.
Although, neither the film industry nor the broadcasters have as yet to decide on the standard of 3D which the tech companies are to support, Panasonic has claimed that it has been working closely with Hollywood to lead the way in consumer 3D and even got Avatar's producer, Jon Landau, up on stage to prove.
No official 3D products were announced but the company is showing clear intent.
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Panasonic shows off Full HD 3D by plasma originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:14:26 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | Microsoft to launch 100th Xbox Live title to Xbox 360 (Punch Jump, 11/12/2007 5:22pm) |
| Microsoft Corp. on Mon. said that it will launch its 100th Xbox Live Arcade title to the Xbox 360 this Wed. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Sony announces Wi-Fi Blu-ray players (Pocket-lint, 9/02/2009 3:57pm) |
IFA 2009: BDP-S560 and BDP-S760 announced
At its IFA press conference, Sony has announced two new Blu-Ray players that come with Wi-Fi functionality. That'll mean that you won't have to fiddle with plugging an ethernet cable into the back of the units.
The BDP-S560 and BDP-S760 have wireless-n standard connectivity, and are also WPS-enabled for ease of connection. Firmware updates and BD-Live capabilities can then be accessed without having to deal with cables.
Both Blu-ray players are also DLNA certified, meaning that you'll be able to use Windows functionality to send pictures and video to the players from your laptop. They have upscaling for DVDs and have a 6-second quickstart feature that the company claims is "unrivalled by other products available today".
The BDP-S760 is the flagship model and in addition to the above functionality contains an "HD Reality Enhancer". That should smooth image tones and reduce noise to create more a realistic picture, if the company is to believed. The BDP-S760 also includes multi-channel headphone surround for generating a 7.1 experience on stereo earphones.
No pricing or availability was provided.
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Sony announces Wi-Fi Blu-ray players originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:57:59 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Amazon on demand comes to Panasonic Blu-ray players (Pocket-lint, 8/04/2009 6:37pm) |
Yet another player that doesn't just let you play Blu-ray
Owners of any of the 2009 Panasonic Blu-ray players launched earlier in the year will now be able to get more than just Blu-ray on their TV following a deal between the TV maker and Amazon.
According to Panasonic Current owners of Panasonic's 2009 Blu-ray Disc players will automatically received a free software update on Tuesday in the US to be able to access Amazon's Video On Demand service.
The players, which were launched in April, will be able to access some 45,000 titles, a 1000 of which are in HD, to download directly to the player to watch from Amazon's on demand service.
Models to get the software update include the DMP-BD60, BD70V, BD80 and the company's portable Blu-ray Disc player, the B15.
In addition to Amazon Video On Demand, VIERA CAST will continue to provide access to YouTube, Picasa Web Albums, Bloomberg News and weather information says Panasonic.
It is not certain whether or not UK customers will be getting a similar update.
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Amazon on demand comes to Panasonic Blu-ray players originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:37:01 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
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 | NEWS: ViewSonic launches Blu-ray home theatre PC (Pocket-lint, 7/23/2009 4:39pm) |
pc mini VOT550 looks awfully familiar
The last of a slew of ViewSonic launches is the pc mini VOT550, although, again as with the previous two mini computers, this one comes in two different models with its more basic sibling going under the name of VOT530.
The VOT550 comes with Windows Media Centre and is intended as a home entertainment or home theatre PC and as such, ViewSonic has equipped the top of the line model with a Blu-ray drive. We're not sure how big of a selling point this is, especially as this is a rebadged system from AOpen that we've seen sold under several other brand names in the past.
In terms of features, the VOT550 has a mobile Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, eSATA and a DVI port. A dongle is supplied that turns the DVI port into an HDMI port which allows for easy connectivity to your HD TV.
The VOT530 shuns the Blu-ray drive in favour for a DVD super-multi drive and both models feature slot-in type drive, similar to those in a car CD player. Price wise the VOT530 is going to set you back £494, while the Blu-ray equipped VOT550 ups the price to £678, making both fairly poor value for money compared to the other mini PCs that ViewSonic has just launched.
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ViewSonic launches Blu-ray home theatre PC originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:39:36 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: "Premium" version of Flip MinoHD announced (Pocket-lint, 10/14/2009 10:36am) |
$30 for added extras
In the States, Pure Digital has launched a new "premium" version of its Flip MinoHD pocket camcorder that sees a few feature additions for an extra $30.
Priced at $229 and boasting 8GB of storage for 2 hours of 720p video, a larger 2-inch screen and an HDMI port, the premium model gets either an aluminium shell or a personalised design from Flip's website. ?
There's also a new version of the FlipShare software with an "automatic Magic Movie mode" that auto-trims and edits clips before uploads.
There's no news on a UK launch for the new higher-end model just yet, but the second generation of Pure Digital's Flip Ultra line only went on sale here in June.
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"Premium" version of Flip MinoHD announced originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:36:29 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Nikon introduces the D300s with HD video (Pocket-lint, 7/30/2009 4:00am) |
Update to their popular model
Adding to the already popular D300 DSLR is the D300s, which brings HD movie capture to the party in a previous-anticipated move by Nikon.
With an effective 12.3-megapixels, the D300s offers 7fps continuous shooting (8 with battery pack) driven by the EXPEED image processor, and a 51-point focusing system.
The new video mode benefits from autofocus whilst shooting, but doesn't stretch to Full HD, instead offering a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720 at 24fps. Lower resolution options are also available.
Boosting the video option, you'll be able to attach an external mic thanks to a 3.5mm audio input. Video capture is sadly limited to 5 minutes in 720p, but can be extended to 20 minutes at lower resolutions.
Dual memory card slots have been added, giving you Compact Flash and Secure Digital, with flexible set-up options allowing you to shoot JPEGs to one and RAW to the other, or stills on one and video on the other.
Live View mode can be activated on the 3-inch 920k-dot display, whilst viewing your movies will be a breeze to view thanks to the on-board HDMI slot.
Available from 28 August, the Nikon D300s will set you back £1499.99, body only.
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Nikon introduces the D300s with HD video originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 5/01/2007 6:37pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Top Gun Blu-ray 3D (Big Picture Big Sound, 2/19/2013 3:44pm) |
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 | (No Title) (, 1/09/2007 1:13pm) |
| That was my first reaction anyway. Sony is showing 27" OLED 1080p HDTVs at CES with a contrast ratio of 1.000.000:1. You read that right, that's one... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 1/08/2007 12:36pm) |
| LG might bring about peace in our time as the electronics company unveiled a new DVD player that can play both Blu-ray and HD DVD content. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Sky stunt sees horse hooked up with 52-inch HDTV (Pocket-lint, 7/23/2009 10:07am) |
To promote high def horse show
In what must be one of the most bizarre publicity stunts of recent time, Sky has helped hook up an ex-international show jumping horse with a 52-inch telly complete with Sky+HD.
Belle De Harlequin or Belly Bumps for short, "one of the most pampered horses in Britain", can also "thank" her owner Vicky Davies for the high tech stable set-up:
"I didn't want Belly Bumps to miss out, so I decided to go after the next best thing, a luxurious stable a stone's throw from the action, kitted out with her winning trophies, horse treats, a grooming station and a 52-inch TV with Sky+HD. People might think it's extravagant but this old timer deserves a little pampering".
Shame on the vet that chimes in with: "Belly Bumps has been responding to the action on screen. The clarity of the images and sound provide a great stimulus, and her ears are constantly pricked forward showing she's engaged with the television. She seems to recognise some of her fellow stable mates and viewing other horses will certainly stop her feeling lonely".
It's all in order to promote 4 days of live coverage of the Longines Royal International Horse Show in high definition on Sky Sports from Thursday 23 July.
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Sky stunt sees horse hooked up with 52-inch HDTV originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:07:59 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
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| European sales of high definition TV (HDTV) and video devices will surge by 158 percent this year... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 5/04/2007 11:11am) |
| A recent Forrester study shows that people in Europe are slowly gaining knowledge about HDTV, and... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 1/22/2007 7:55pm) |
| The third instalment of the blood-and-guts horror franchise arrives in a variety of flavours on DVD and Blu-ray high-definition disc. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 4/03/2007 12:31pm) |
| Filed under: Digital Cameras, HDTV BOLD MOVES: THE FUTURE OF FORD A new documentary series. Be part... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 4/11/2006 3:23pm) |
| Just after Toshiba's unveiling of the first computer with a built-in HD DVD drive, TDK has come out swinging, announcing it is now shipping blank Blu-Ray discs to retailers. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 8/03/2007 7:01am) |
| A new website offers previews for Music, Movies and Games released in high definition Blu-ray Disc format. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 4/22/2006 10:28pm) |
| The high-definition DVD era began Tuesday with the official launch in the United States of HD-DVD movie players and discs. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Eyes-on Panasonic's Full HD 3D plasma and Blu-ray combo (Engadget, 9/03/2009 11:17am) |
We just got a real eyeful of 3D, courtesy of Panasonic's upcoming 1080p plasma and Blu-ray 3D setup. The system uses synced shutters, and was easily some of the best "consumer" 3D we've seen -- almost on par with a theater experience, other than the fact that the screen was a whole lot smaller, at 103-inches. Unfortunately, while Panasonic is heavily touting 3D at IFA this year, just as Sony did at its own presser, there isn't much hard news to show for it. The plasma and Blu-ray combo was actually announced a full year ago, and the only word we have on release at the moment is "next year." Obviously, readily available 3D content plays a big part in this, and we get the impression that Avatar is syncing up nicely to be available on some sort of 3D home video format by the time it's ready for a disc release -- we've certainly seen enough teaser clips and trailers of it by now, anyway. To be honest, the 3D setup was seamless enough in our demo room that sometimes it hardly felt 3D. Avatar was especially "shallow" on the 3D scale (no pictures were allowed of the presentation, not that they would help), and we've yet to see anything mindblowing on that end. If anything, Panasonic's presentation was more an opportunity to be "blown away" by the company's awesome PowerPoint skills, if anything, so feel free to follow along in the gallery below. Gallery: Eyes-on Panasonic's Full HD 3D plasma and Blu-ray comboFiled under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentEyes-on Panasonic's Full HD 3D plasma and Blu-ray combo originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 7/30/2007 1:40am) |
| Sony's Blu-ray format has taken the upper hand in the battle for the high-definition video market in the US, according to research from Parks Associates. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 1/01/2007 1:20pm) |
| Yes, our family was an early adopter of DirecTV's HDTV product offering, we first bought that Philips display, tore down the sheetrock to get the... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 4/07/2006 6:47am) |
| Tags: HD-DVD, Blu-Ray, gadgets, High Definition DVDs, personal computing, HDTV. Here is a quick update to my prior post on blu-ray and HD-DVD. Next... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 7/11/2007 10:43am) |
| Amazon.com Inc. will begin selling high-definition independent films in the HD DVD format through its on-demand DVD printing service, the company said. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 1/05/2007 4:50pm) |
| The battle for supremacy among new high-definition DVD formats, between Sony's Blu-Ray and Toshiba's HD-DVD, may not be a fight to the death after all, thanks to two innovations to be announced next week. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 5/11/2007 1:17pm) |
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 | JVC's ultraslim 32-inch LT-32WX50 HDTV landing in November for $3,000 (Engadget, 9/10/2009 5:23pm) |
Hey, remember that ultra skinny, LED-backlit HDTV that JVC showed off at CEDIA UK earlier this year? The seven millimeter-thin LT-32WX50? Yeah, that very panel is making a second debut here in Atlanta, but it has somehow managed to slim down to 6.4 millimeters (at its thinnest point) and get a November ship date in the US. Weighing just 12.5 pounds, the 32-inch set packs a 4,000:1 contrast ratio, edged-light LED backlight system, a super wide color gamut (100 percent of sRGB and 90 percent of Adobe RGB), a 1080p native resolution, two HDMI sockets, VGA input and an RS-232c control port. The pain? Just under $3,000, or in other words, a small fortune. Gallery: JVC's ultraslim 32-inch LT-32WX50 HDTVFiled under: Displays, HDTVJVC's ultraslim 32-inch LT-32WX50 HDTV landing in November for $3,000 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 8/23/2007 10:11am) |
| The war between competing high-definition formats continues with HD-DVD still losing ground to its archrival, Blu-ray, in both sales and retailer outlets, but the conflict is still a long way from... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | LG unveils new slim design LCD HDTVs due this fall (Engadget, 7/31/2009 1:14am) |
Sure it's summertime in New York and not January in Las Vegas, but that didn't stop LG from rolling out a couple new lines of LCD HDTVs today. The new SL80 and SL90 models don't bring new high water marks on the spec sheets, but feature LG's take on the "borderless" design trend that's the rage these days, built from a single edge to edge piece of glass with a slim bezel and Invisible Speaker design. The top of the line SL90 is due later this year for an unspecified price range in 42- and 47-inch sizes with LED backlighting contributing to its 3,000,000:1 claimed contrast ratio and 1.15 inch depth, plus 120Hz TruMotion processing. The SL80 line has 240Hz processing, but older CCFL backlighting means a 300,000:1 measured contrast ratio and 1.8-inch thick design, but the 42-, 47-, and 55-inch models will be available this August for $1,599, $1,899 and $2,799, respectively. Want a closer look at LG's new global flat panel design platform? The gallery is right here. Gallery: LG's SL80 and SL90 hands-on
Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentLG unveils new slim design LCD HDTVs due this fall originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: ATI launches Radeon HD 5700 graphics series (Pocket-lint, 10/13/2009 4:01am) |
Complete with DirectX 11 capabilities
ATI has just released a new series of graphics cards - the Radeon HD 5700s. Two cards initially make up the range, there's the Radeon HD 5750 and the meatier Radeon HD 5770. Both come with DirectX 11 capabilities and a host of other features that PC tweakers might be interested in.
The company says that this Radeon release is "all about future-proofing your graphics card". It reckons that this generation of cards can cope on high settings with every game currently out and in the near future, too. Plenty of DirectX 11 games are due out before Christmas, including DiRT2, Stalker: Call of Pripyat, and Battleforge that already has a patch that converts it to DX 11.
DirectX 11 brings tessellation, shader model 5, Directcompute 11, HDR texture compression and better multi-threading performance. The cards also support HDMI 1.3, have stream technology support, and come with three outputs so you can play with three monitors at?3 x 2560 x 1600 in what ATI is calling an "Eyefinity" setup.
The 5770 has 1.36 teraFLOPs of computing power and low-ish power consumption of 108W under load and 18W when idle. It comes with 1GB of GDDR5 memory and will cost $159. There's no UK pricing yet.
The 5750, on the other hand has 1.008 teraFLOPs of computing power and will take up 86W of power under load and 16W when idle. That'll come with the option of 1GB or 512MB of memory, with the former costing $129 and the latter costing more like $110. We'd be surprised if UK prices were lower, even at a 1 to 1 conversion rate.
Still, they're not exceptionally high either, meaning that if you're considering an upgrade then it might be worth asking for one of these in your stocking this Christmas.
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ATI launches Radeon HD 5700 graphics series originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:01:00 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player launches (Pocket-lint, 9/17/2009 1:06pm) |
Along with FreeAgent DockStar network adapter
Seagate has announced the launch of the new FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player, described as the "next generation home theatre solution designed to instantly and easily connect your digital media library to your home entertainment system".
The player has a docking system that offers a quick and easy way to connect Seagate external hard drives to televisions or home entertainment centres.
With what's said to be an easy to navigate interface and supplied remote control, movies, videos, music and images can then be viewed on a large-screen TV with support for 1080p HD video, DTS 2.0 + Digital Out, and Dolby Digital technology.
There's also two additional USB ports for connecting other USB storage devices and an Ethernet port for network connectivity.
The Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player is available now for $149.99 (?90 as a direct translation), with a wireless adapter due to be available in October as a separate accessory through Seagate.com for $69.99 (?42).
In addition, Seagate has also announced the FreeAgent DockStar network adapter, that will connect a FreeAgent Go portable hard drive to a network, giving access to its content from anywhere in or outside of the home (with the Pogoplug service), as well as allowing for file sharing.
"In a matter of minutes a drive can become accessible through any Internet connected computer, as well as through an innovative iPhone application", says Seagate.
The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter is available now for $99.99 (?60). The Pogoplug service for remote access and sharing, is free for a year, then $29.99 per year afterwards.
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Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD media player launches originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:06:03 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 3/19/2007 1:08pm) |
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 | MLB 2K8 PS3 Producer Interview (IGN, 12/15/2007 1:46am) |
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| (Unranked) | New 'Mario' titles, 'Smash Bros.' coming to Wii U (USATODAY, 6/11/2013 10:45am) |
| First 3-D Mario title for the Wii U launching this [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 1/09/2007 6:10pm) |
| Panasonic LIFI HDTV unveiled January 9th, 2007 Panasonic has recently announced their new series... ... (Read Full Article) |
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 | (No Title) (, 4/04/2007 2:31am) |
| Sometimes I don't know whether to feel sympathy or contempt for people. Half of the 24 million households with HDTV sets can't watch HDTV because they... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 1/01/2007 4:14pm) |
| High definition televisions (HDTVs) are no longer just for the super wealthy, or early-adopters. This holiday season saw a buying frenzy for these modern TVs, giving retailers a headache. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 8/09/2007 4:29pm) |
| Current HDTV owners will likely purchase additional sets, thanks in part to high levels of customer satisfaction and increased content options, according to a Forrester Research surver of 5,005 ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 10/18/2007 3:05pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Blu-ray Highlights: Week of July 28th, 2013 (High-Def Digest, 7/29/2013 5:00pm) |
| They say that knowing is half the battle. If that's the case, you should know that this is another slow week for new Blu-ray releases, with only one major title that's not even particularly great. [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 5/08/2007 6:36pm) |
| Minister unmoved on HD spectrum Posted in Newsline, DTT, HDTV, Regulatory by Julian Clover on May 8th, 2007 Broadcasting minister Shaun Woodward has... ... (Read Full Article) |
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 | (No Title) (, 1/09/2007 2:40pm) |
| Hewlett-Packard unveiled a touch-screen desktop PC running on Windows Vista plus nine high-definition devices, a home media server and a Blu-ray disc writer at CES 2007. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 1/09/2007 9:59am) |
| LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Sony Corp. said on Monday it would release up to 100 movie titles on the high-definition Blu-ray video disc standard this year, as it pits its next-generation DVD format against rival HD DVD. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Toshiba makes timid Blu-ray showing at IFA, still believes in other forms of HD distribution (Engadget, 9/04/2009 7:07pm) |
Aside from the new JournE touch, the other main thrust at IFA's booth is Blu-ray -- at least, one would think. In reality, when we finally found the lone BDX2000, the LCD it was plugged into was off, while numerous DVD players and upscaling tech demos littered the surrounding booth area. Once we got a rep to turn it on for us, the Blu-ray player seemed to work just fine, as should be expected. The new Blu-ray equipped P500, however, wasn't so successful: our colleagues at Engadget Spanish watched an attempted Blu-ray showing on the laptop go awry, and by the time we'd dropped by the booth, any Blu-ray models of the P500 had been pulled from the show floor due to crashiness. In talking with a Toshiba rep, it's clear that the company hasn't abandoned its ideas of internet distribution and other alternatives to the once rival format of Blu-ray. The company is looking into a solution that uses a Blu-ray disc and BD Live to stream internet media to the player, and has packed in decent codec support for playing back media off of the BDX2000's SD card reader. We're sure Toshiba will figure out its P500 woes before the laptop ships to consumers, but there's no lack of interestingness in these first displays of Toshiba's "commitment" to the Blu-ray format. Gallery: Toshiba's BDX2000 'in action' at IFAFiled under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentToshiba makes timid Blu-ray showing at IFA, still believes in other forms of HD distribution originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | NEWS: LG adds VUDU to broadband HDTVs (Pocket-lint, 7/30/2009 11:06am) |
Streaming movie service
LG has announced that it's adding movie streaming capability to its HDTV range in a deal with VUDU - a company that provides on-demand video over the web.
A library of over 2,000 high-definition movies will be available, as will some TV shows. The company says that there's no monthly fees and no additional hardware, and that you'll get full 1080p resolution and 5.1 surround sound.
To get the package, you'll need a LG's NetCast Entertainment Access, and a TV with an ethernet port. The compatible TVs range from 42-inch to 60-inch and also have content from Netflix, Yahoo Widgets, and YouTube. Existing LG Broadband TV owners should get the VUDU service next month, the company says.
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LG adds VUDU to broadband HDTVs originally appeared on Pocket-lint on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:06:58 +0100 (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 8/09/2007 4:23pm) |
| A new study conducted by NPD shows that only thirty percent of XBOX 360 owners and fifty percent of those with PS3's were aware that their consoles could output in high-definition. I mention ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Jet Li's 'Fearless' Coming to Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 10/08/2008 4:00pm) |
| Announcing its latest HD DVD catch-up title, Universal will bring the Jet Li actioner 'Fearless' to Blu-ray this December with three different versions of the movie. Arriving a year after the HD DVD release,... ... (Read Full Article) |
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 | (No Title) (, 6/26/2007 2:59am) |
| One of the first questions that people have after they hook up their new Blu-ray player is regarding what the best movies to watch are? The issue at hand is that the Blu-ray format is still relatively new and not all of your favorites will be available. Despite being offered through movie distributors that support the Blu-ray format, ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 7/04/2007 9:54am) |
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 | (No Title) (, 1/22/2007 7:43pm) |
| (Broadcasting & Cable) _ High-definition television programmer HDNet says it will provide live HDTV coverage of President Bush's State of the Union Address, beginning at 8 pm EST on Tuesday night. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 1/07/2007 7:50pm) |
| LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Electronics Inc. on Sunday introduced a single DVD player that supports both next-generation, high-definition DVD technologies, offering a solution to a brewing war over rival Blu-ray and HD-DVD formats. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Fox Issues Final Specs, Street Date for 'Sunshine' Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 10/31/2007 10:30pm) |
| Fox's most technologically-advanced next-gen title ever is touching down on Blu-ray this January. As we first reported yesterday, Fox announced that it was planning to bring 'Sunshine' to Blu-ray sometime... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 11/06/2006 10:27am) |
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 | First Look: 'Doomsday' Blu-ray Box Art (High-Def Digest, 5/19/2008 8:00pm) |
| Universal's kick-off Blu-ray title 'Doomsday' won't arrive until late July, but we've got a sneak peek at the box art for the eagerly-awaited release. As we first reported earlier this month, the Neil... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Here's How Diablo III Will Look on the PS3 and PS4 (Kotaku, 2/21/2013 1:45pm) |
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 | (No Title) (, 8/20/2007 5:11pm) |
| LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Viacom Inc's Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc said on Monday they will release their DVD titles exclusively on HD DVD, the high-definition digital movie format whose sales have lagged those of rival Blu-Ray so far this year. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | No Sensible Person Would Ever Do This [Dreamcast] (Kotaku, 10/12/2012 9:00am) |
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 | New Line Details Transition to Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 1/09/2008 1:06am) |
| Confirming earlier reports that it would follow Warner to Blu-ray exclusivity, New Line says its first HD DVD title ('Pan's Labryinth') will also be its last. Though it was widely assumed that New Line... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The 11 Best Games on the 3DS [Video] (Kotaku, 8/20/2012 1:00pm) |
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Remember when Blu-ray first came out? [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 5/03/2007 6:47pm) |
| With a 'Don't Just Watch It, Live It' message, LG Electronics today launched a new global integrated marketing campaign focusing on the company's premium 'Full HD' 1080p flat-panel high-definition televisions (HDTVs). ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 8/03/2007 12:02pm) |
| Hitachi has released two versions of the world's first Blu-ray camcorder that records directly onto high-definition discs. The DZ-BD70A and DZ-BD7HA camcorders can store up to a maximum of one hour of FullHD (1920 x 1080) footage on each Blu-ray disc. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Direct-to-Video 'Sublime' Bound for Blu-ray, HD DVD (High-Def Digest, 2/22/2008 11:00pm) |
| Warner Premiere and Raw Feed will debut their first next-gen title this Spring, with the release of 'Sublime' on Blu-ray and HD DVD. A dark, twisted tale of terror starring Tom Cavanaugh as an unwitting... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Thanks for All The Memes, PS3! (Kotaku, 2/19/2013 10:30am) |
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Massive damage! Second jobs! Spider-Man font! Boy, I'll [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Only Game in Town, The (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 6/28/2013 6:23pm) |
Available via www.ScreenArchives.com
Twilight Time
Drama
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Stars Elizabeth Taylor, Warren [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Sony network Blu-ray player spied at CES (Engadget, 9/13/2009 1:11am) |
Why wait 'til October to get a peek at Sony's BRAVIA Internet features come to Blu-ray on the BDP-N460? Check them out right now in the following gallery, we got a good look at the future on the CEDIA show floor, though whether Sony delivering all new hardware or everyone else's strategy of upgrading existing players for Netflix, Amazon and other forms of streaming is the path to follow remains to be seen. The BDP-N460 should hit for about $250 starting next month.
Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentSony network Blu-ray player spied at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | Fox Sets September Launch for 'Firefly' Blu-ray (UPDATED) (High-Def Digest, 6/26/2008 10:00pm) |
| UPDATE:We've received word from Fox Home Entertainment that despite any online retail reports, the Blu-ray of 'Firefly' has not yet been scheduled. Although the title is planned for release, official confirmation... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 12/07/2006 4:53am) |
| United States broadcasting is changing over to digital television. That's why many people are spending thousands of dollars on new high definition television sets. HDTV's are among the hottest Christmas gifts this year. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Don’t Expect Things to Get Better for 3D (Home Media Magazine, 6/26/2013 12:11am) |
| The demise of 3D for the home appears to be upon us. ESPN has announced plans to scrap its ESPN 3D channel by the end of this year, and a well-known title from a well-known studio recently racked up an anemic 3% of its total sales from the 3D [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Day I Said Goodbye To My PS3 (Kotaku, 11/15/2012 12:00pm) |
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I purchased my glossy black partner on January 30th, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Bye Bye Birdie (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 8/31/2012 7:50pm) |
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Twilight Time
Musical
$29.95 Blu-ray
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Stars Janet Leigh, Dick Van Dyke, Ann-Margret, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Blu-ray Highlights: Week of May 26th, 2013 (High-Def Digest, 5/28/2013 5:00pm) |
| As we return from the long holiday weekend, the Blu-ray pickings are a little slim this week. In fact, perhaps the most interesting title of the week is one of the biggest box office bombs of all [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | HD DVD I Am Legend price cut to $18.99 (Punch Jump, 3/13/2008 3:45pm) |
| Amazon.com this week price cut advanced orders for the HD DVD title I Am Legend to $18.99 in a promotion to sell one of the last releases for the obsolete format. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax released to Blu-ray 3D (HD-Report, 8/07/2012 1:41pm) |
| What's new on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and UltraViolet this week? Let's start with the most popular title -- Dr. Seuss' The Lorax -- now available on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, and [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 4/06/2006 7:38pm) |
| A&E To Launch IN HD April 7th, 2006 A&E Network announced Monday that it plans to launch a high-definition simulcast on Labor Day Weekend. The network... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Experiment in Terror (Blu-ray) (Home Media Magazine, 2/01/2013 6:57pm) |
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Twilight Time
Mystery
$29.95 Blu-ray
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Stars Glenn Ford, Lee Remick, Stefanie Powers, Ross [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Our Man Flint (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 1/31/2013 12:37am) |
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Twilight Time
Action
$29.95 Blu-ray
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Stars James Coburn, Lee J. Cobb, Gila Golan, Edward [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Studios Preview CES Blu-ray, HD DVD Title Announcements (High-Def Digest, 1/03/2008 7:00pm) |
| CES is still a few days away, but several studios are providing a sneak peek at some major 2008 Blu-ray and HD DVD titles expected to be officially unveiled at the annual confab. Among the studios previewing... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Blu-ray Highlights: Week of March 31st, 2013 (High-Def Digest, 4/01/2013 5:00pm) |
| Pickings are pretty slim when the top Blu-ray title of the week is a TV miniseries that just aired for free on cable yesterday. Nevertheless, we have a roundup of the week's paltry few new discs in [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Blu-ray disc sales surge after discount (Punch Jump, 2/13/2008 4:30pm) |
| Blu-ray title sales surged late Tues. at Amazon.com following a new ‘Buy 2 Get 1 Free‘ promotion that began early in the day. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 9/14/2007 12:42am) |
| Sony has increased its bet on Blu-ray Disc and plans to ditch DVD and use the high-definition video disc format in all future digital video recorders in Japan. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Taking Care of Business That's Never Finished (New York (New York Times, 5/16/2005 5:05am) |
| Despite the title of Michael Connelly\\\'s new book, the writers of serial novels like \\\"The Closers\\\" are not devoted to closure. The whole point of a series is durability: its main character has to last. The same colleagues must come back, the same villains must lurk. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 8/31/2006 3:30pm) |
| BERLIN, BUSINESS WIRE -- Warner Home Video, which distributes the largest film library of any studio, announced today at IFA 2006 the company's plans to release more than 10 high definition Blu-ray Disc titles in European markets. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Sony announces new PS3 Slim, coming first week of Sept. (Update: now with pics!) (Joystiq, 8/18/2009 7:20pm) |
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digg_url = 'http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/18/sony-announces-new-slimmer-ps3-coming-first-week-of-sept/'; We know, we're as shocked as you are! Sony has used the GamesCom stage in Cologne to announce the oh-so-tiny PS3 Slim. The good news is that the system sports both a slimmer form factor (33 percent smaller, 36 percent lighter and 34 percent less power use) a 120GB hard drive and the tidy price tag of $299. It boasts all the same features as the current PS3, which means still no backwards compatibility with your PS2 games. If you've been holding off on buying a chunkier PS3 until the inevitable release of its slimmer little brother, your wait will finally end in September. Gallery: PlayStation 3 SlimSony announces new PS3 Slim, coming first week of Sept. (Update: now with pics!) originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| (Unranked) | Rains of Ranchipur, The (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 11/17/2012 1:13am) |
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Twilight Time
Drama
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Stars Lana Turner, Richard Burton, Fred MacMurray, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | New Blu-ray releases: Looper, Justified Season 3 (HD-Report, 12/26/2012 5:44pm) |
| This is one of those “off” weeks where Blu-rays and DVDs don’t release on the traditional Tuesdays. And, there are only a few titles hitting shelves that are scattered throughout the week. The most popular title is no doubt Looper [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Blu-ray Highlights for March 6 (Format War Central, 3/07/2008 3:27am) |
| As some of you know I am also writing on the Blu-ray Stats site and often if it makes sense I repeat the stories on this site.
To reduce the redundancy I have decided to essentially summarize the Blu-ray news reported there with links for those who are interested in more detail.
New title 27 Dresses has [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
 | 'Failure to Launch' Ready for Blu-ray, HD DVD Re-Ignition (High-Def Digest, 3/07/2007 1:11am) |
| After a last-minute delay of its original street date, Paramount Home Entertainment has re-set 'Failure to Launch' for Blu-ray and HD DVD release on April 24. The title, which was first announced for a... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | 'Heartbreak Kid' Headed to Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 9/24/2008 8:00pm) |
| Adding another "catch up" title to their Blu-ray catalog, DreamWorks has announced a mid-December release for the Ben Stiller comedy 'The Heartbreak Kid.' Originally released on HD DVD in late... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | MGM to Bring 'Force 10 From Navarone' to Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 3/02/2009 9:00pm) |
| MGM has announced its latest catalog title for Blu-ray, alerting retailers to a mid-May release for 'Force 10 From Navarone.' Starring Robert Shaw, Edward Fox, and Harrison Ford (in one of his earliest... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | ATI adds first HD card to the All-in-Wonder lineup (TV Squad, 6/26/2008 5:31pm) |
Filed under: HDTV, PVR Wire, HardwareOnce upon a time, ATI's All-in-Wonder cards were the cream of the crop. The lineup combines a TV tuner with a graphics card. That means you don't need to buy two separate pieces of hardware to capture TV signals and to display those signals on a monitor. But while other hardware makers have been busy putting out HD tuner cards, ATI has been stuck in the dark ages of standard definition.
Now it looks like ATI is back in the game with the ATI All-in-Wonder HD. This PCI Express card has enough oomph to capture HD video and to play back HD video on your PC. It features DirectX 10.1 support, an MPEG2/VC-1/H2.64 decoder, and Vista and AMD Live! certification. It also packs a DVI port and HDMI jack.
On the TV tuner side of things, the AiW HD can handle SD, HD, and ClearQAM signals.The card should be available in July for $199.
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 | 'Into the Wild' Coming to Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 9/23/2008 10:00pm) |
| Announcing its latest "catch up" title for Blu-ray, Paramount has set a mid-December debut for the acclaimed drama 'Into the Wild.' Previously released on HD DVD earlier this year, the Oscar-nominated... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | JVC brings 46-inch GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV to America: shipping now for $9,200 (Engadget, 9/10/2009 5:40pm) |
Jumpin' Jehosaphat! We know exchange rates have been sort of crazy of late, but we can say with a good deal of certainty that the in-home 3D revolution isn't going anywhere with MSRPs like this. After introducing the 46-inch GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV in various overseas markets, JVC is announcing here at CEDIA that its flagship 3D panel is now available on US soil for a solid chunk of change. The 1080p display touts a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, three HDMI sockets, 178-degree viewing angles, a depth of 1.5-inches and two incredibly awesome sets of 3D goggles. If you're not concerned that actual 3D content is all but nonexistent for home users, you can snag this now for $9,153 (and not a penny more). Gallery: JVC's 1080p GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV to AmericaFiled under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentJVC brings 46-inch GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV to America: shipping now for $9,200 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | 'Constantine' Headed to Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 7/21/2008 10:00pm) |
| Warner has announced its latest "catch-up" title for Blu-ray, bringing the devilish thriller 'Constantine' to the format in time for Halloween. Originally released on HD DVD back in June 2006... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Universal Brings 'Thing,' 'Dead' Series to Blu-ray this Halloween (High-Def Digest, 7/17/2008 10:00pm) |
| Universal has announced plans to bring three of its top catalog horror hits to Blu-ray this September with all-new U-Control features, both as stand-alone releases and a three-title 'Halloween Starter... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 8/10/2007 4:34pm) |
| The two competing formats for high-definition DVDs are more alike than they are different. Blu-ray and HD DVD both offer sharp, high-definition images and sound best when viewed on high-def TV screens. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | PS2 KillzoneIs Getting an HD Upgrade For PS3 [Video] (Kotaku, 9/06/2012 2:05pm) |
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 | NFL package luring plenty of customers (Poughkeepsie Journal, 9/09/2005 7:19am) |
| Football is so important to his constituents that last October Michigan Congressman Bart Stupak issued a press release when he helped lift an NFL-blackout restriction against Green Bay games on DirecTV. The very unbureaucratic title? "Game On! Packers vs. Lions." ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 7/31/2007 2:23am) |
| Updated: 31 Jul 2007 The HD DVD high-definition movie format may have the lead in the U.S. porn industry, but Japanese adult film makers have turned decisively to Blu-ray Disc, breathing new life into its bid to replace DVDs as the disc of choice for home movies. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 8/11/2006 6:22am) |
| LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Call it the "Mission: Impossible III" triple play. In an industry first, Paramount Home Entertainment is expected to announce Friday (August 11) that it will release the $133.4 million (70.5 million pound) summer movie hit on DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc all on the same day, October 30. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | 'The Siege' to Take Blu-ray this June (High-Def Digest, 3/13/2009 8:00pm) |
| Fox Home Entertainment has announced its latest catalog title for Blu-ray, setting an early-June date for the heist drama 'The Siege.' Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Willis, and Annette Bening, the... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | 'Seabiscuit' to Gallop to Blu-ray this June (High-Def Digest, 3/24/2009 8:15pm) |
| Universal has announced another catch-up title for Blu-ray, setting a late-May date for the racing drama 'Seabiscuit.' The highly-acclaimed and Oscar-nominated drama, which stars Tobey Maguire and Jeff... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Warner Sets Record Straight on 'T3' Blu-ray PIP Track (High-Def Digest, 10/22/2007 6:00pm) |
| Warner has confirmed that its first IME-enhanced Blu-ray title will not use Profile 1.1 technology to deliver its picture-in-picture video commentary. As we first reported last week, Warner's December... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | PlayStation 4 Has 15x More RAM Than PS3 or Xbox 360 (Gizmodo, 2/20/2013 11:36pm) |
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 | (No Title) (, 5/09/2006 12:40pm) |
| The Consumer Electronic Association expects some 600,000 HD-DVD and Blu-ray players and optical drives to be sold in the US alone this year. Following the successful launch of Toshiba's HD-DVD players , units are predicted to continue selling quickly to early adopters, despite the ongoing standards battle between the two rival technologies. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 3D Systems bestows Creative Director title on will.i.am (Engadget, 1/09/2014 1:11am) |
| If Alicia Keys and BlackBerry have taught us anything, it's that music stars aren't always the best equipped to become the creative director of a tech company. In spite of her songwriting prowess, the "Girl on Fire" singer couldn't do much to [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Independence Day No. 1 in Amazon Blu-ray sales (Punch Jump, 5/09/2008 4:06pm) |
| Independence Day ranked as the No. 1 Blu-ray disc title at Amazon.com on Fri. following a ‘Buy Three for the Price of Two‘ promotion for select high-definition titles. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | The Company Blu-ray sales spike 112,251% at Amazon (Punch Jump, 3/26/2008 3:49pm) |
| Sales for the title The Company on Blu-ray disc format spiked upon availability at Amazon.com on Tues. on high demand for the product. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Amazon polls customers for next Blu-ray deal (Punch Jump, 5/06/2009 3:41pm) |
| Retailer Amazon.com this week began to poll customers regarding which Blu-ray title to discount for a future Deal of the Day Gold Box promotion. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 7/02/2007 9:53pm) |
| LOS ANGELES , July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven of the major Hollywood studios and six top consumer electronics manufacturers today announced the launch of the Blu-ray Disc Promotion, a summer-long promotional program intended to encourage customers to experience the unparalleled high-definition experience that Blu-ray (TM) provides. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Planet Earth HD DVD discounted to $44.49 (Punch Jump, 3/14/2008 4:10pm) |
| Amazon.com this week discounted the HD DVD title Planet Earth – The Complete BBC Series to $44.49 in the latest promotion to clear out HD DVD inventory. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | GTA V to ship on two discs for Xbox 360; one for PS3 (CNET News, 7/02/2013 4:31pm) |
| Due to the size of the upcoming title, the Xbox 360 version will ship with two discs. Because Sony's PlayStation 3 supports Blu-ray, those console owners will only need one [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Warner Unleashes 'Twister' Blu-ray, HD DVD Specs (High-Def Digest, 1/10/2008 5:00pm) |
| In its first official title alert since aligning itself with Blu-ray, Warner has issued full specs for its previously-announced dual-format release of 'Twister.' Although the studio indicated in its Blu-ray... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Blu-ray title Narnia a hit on advanced sales (Punch Jump, 2/08/2008 5:17pm) |
| Walt Disney Studios’ The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe on Blu-ray disc is a hit based on advanced sales at Amazon.com this week ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | First Look at the Persona-Branded 3DS XL (Kotaku, 3/14/2014 10:00am) |
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Upcoming spin-off title Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth is getting its own emblazoned 3DS XL. This is it. (Read Full Article) |
 | Amazon VOD Now Available on Samsung HDTVs (Home Media Magazine, 10/14/2009 10:37pm) |
| Select Samsung Electronics HDTVs can now access Amazon.com’s 50,000-plus title video-on-demand library. (Read Full Article) |
 | Master and Commander Blu-ray orders fire away (Punch Jump, 5/03/2008 5:17pm) |
| Amazon.com this week began pre-orders for the title Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Blu-ray disc. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | John Woo's 'Hard Boiled' to Make HD Debut in First Blu-ray Game/Movie Hybrid (High-Def Digest, 5/17/2007 11:25pm) |
| Midway Games Inc. has announced it will release the first-ever game title for the PlayStation 3 that will also integrate a high-definition version of a full-length feature film. Expected for release sometime... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Warner To Release Three HD-DVD Titles June 6 (High-Def DVD Digest, 5/23/2006 10:19am) |
| Continuing their support of the HD-DVD format, Warner Home Video will release three new discs on June 6, including their next day-and-date with DVD title, the Harrison Ford thriller 'Firewall.' Also due... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | 25% Off Blu-ray Sale on All Titles, Including Iron Man, Futurama, and the Godfather [Dealzmodo] (Gizmodo, 11/07/2008 6:23pm) |
| Here's a really good one: an offer to get any Blu-ray title for 25% less until November 23rd. Yes, all titles. This includes top movies like Iron Man, Godfather: The Coppola Restoration, Ultimate... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | 'Disco Pigs' Dances to HD DVD (High-Def Digest, 1/02/2008 7:00pm) |
| Indie Vanguard Cinema has announced their latest HD DVD title, the indie crime thriller 'Disco Pigs,' due in stores this March. Hailed by critics as "electrifying" and "disturbing,"... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Fox Plans Profile 1.1 'Sunshine' Blu-ray For Q1 2008 (High-Def Digest, 10/30/2007 11:00pm) |
| Fox Home Entertainment revealed Monday that it will issue its first Profile 1.1 title in early 2008, a feature-packed Blu-ray release of 'Sunshine.' Although the studio has yet to set an official street... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | A Bento Box. Shaped Like a PS3. No, Really. (Kotaku, 12/14/2012 9:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | LG's New 84-Inch 4K 3D TV: Eyegasm (Gizmodo, 1/07/2013 12:58am) |
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We just got to spend a little time [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Thank God, A 3DS XL Case For Adults (Kotaku, 1/29/2013 2:00am) |
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If you, like me, recently dropped a couple [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 11 Photos In Old School 3D (Gizmodo, 11/20/2012 7:00pm) |
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You kids and your Avatars. Back in my day, we say 3D in two [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Get Inside the Nintendo 3DS XL (Kotaku, 11/15/2012 5:25am) |
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 | (No Title) (, 1/09/2007 2:49pm) |
| haja writes "The BBC reports that the high definition DVD format war will continue until a winner is declared. There is no sign of the two camps working on a unified format. Some believe the industry at large is being damaged by the war due to consumer confusion. From the article: 'Backers of Blu-ray are bullish and are predicting victory. Blu-ray has more backing from film studios and more ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Two of the Ugliest PS3s I've Ever Seen [PS3] (Kotaku, 10/02/2012 8:30am) |
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 | (No Title) (, 12/29/2006 12:31am) |
| Emil Larsen, Personal Computer World , Friday 29 December 2006 at 00:00:00 HD DVD, IPTV and games consoles dominated the close of the year This winter, Microsoft waded into the high definition war, releasing an HD-DVD for the Xbox 360. HD-DVD players were already far cheaper than Blu-ray drives – with Blu-ray manufacturers accusing... > Read the full article ... (Read Full Article) |
 | SiBeam readies 2nd gen Wireless HD chip (EETimes, 10/06/2009 9:39am) |
SiBeam, a pioneer in 60GHz chips for wireless video networking, is demonstrating its second generation chipsets based on the WirelessHD specification at this week's CEATEC Japan exhibition.
Sponsored Topics:
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| (Unranked) | Does the World Need this 3DS Product? Probably Not. (Kotaku, 11/09/2012 10:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | 3DS XL Forced on the Circle Pad Pro [3Ds Xl] (Kotaku, 7/31/2012 11:10am) |
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While you probably wouldn't want to do [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The PS4 Will Stream PS1, PS2, And PS3 Games (Kotaku, 2/21/2013 1:58am) |
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| (Unranked) | The Week in Games: No Fireworks Show (Kotaku, 6/30/2013 7:00pm) |
| It's another lackluster week for new releases. The eShop title Crash City Mayhem comes to the 3Ds on Tuesday. Otherwise, it's a collection of PC and Mac titles to get you through Independence [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Batman Begins Blu-ray orders take flight (Punch Jump, 4/09/2008 3:48pm) |
| Advanced orders for the title Batman Begins on Blu-ray disc began this week at Amazon.com. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | 'Terminator 3' Blu-ray Hits a Speed Bump (High-Def Digest, 11/06/2007 9:20pm) |
| It looks like fans will have to wait just a wee bit longer for Warner's first-ever "In-Movie Experience"-enhanced Blu-ray title. As first reported in October, Warner had originally planned a...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/highdefdigestallnews/~4/180664815" height="1" width="1"/> ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Sony, Blu-ray group set to push on 3D (EETimes, 9/02/2009 10:47am) |
The Blu-ray Disc Association is firming up plans to incorporate 3D TV content into the optical disc standard. However, the group gave few details of timescales or clear signals of which technology it would use to achieve this. And Sony is also set to announce a major push into 3D technologies.
Sponsored Topics:
Sony - Blu-ray Disc - PlayStation 3 - Business - Xbox 360 (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Watch Dogs Will Be Out On PC, PS3, 360, And Wii U. But First It'll Be On PS4. (Kotaku, 2/21/2013 12:50am) |
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| (Unranked) | First Look at the 3D Graphics of Ace Attorney 5 [Phoenix Wright] (Kotaku, 9/05/2012 11:45pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Does this Japanese Soccer RPG Look Better on the 3DS? Yes. [Inazuma Eleven] (Kotaku, 8/10/2012 10:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Looks Like There’s New Mass Effect 3 DLC on the Way (Kotaku, 12/05/2012 4:42pm) |
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| (Unranked) | NASCAR '14 circling toward Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on Feb. 18 (Joystiq, 1/10/2014 2:00am) |
| UK developer Eutechnyx has announced NASCAR '14, a new game based on the 'as American as apple pie' stock car racing series license, will launch on February 18. The racing title will arrive for $50 on Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.
Apart from the standard [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Re-Configured 'Masters of Horror' Gets Staggered Blu-ray Release (High-Def Digest, 7/17/2007 5:30pm) |
| Starz Home Entertainment has unveiled a unique release strategy for what was originally expected to be its first Blu-ray title, the acclaimed Showtime anthology series 'Masters of Horror.' Although early... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Warner to release 1st hybid high-def/standard DVD (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News, 4/25/2006 11:42pm) |
| LOS ANGELES, April 25 (Reuters) - Warner Home Video said on Tuesday that "Rumor Has It" would be its first title released on a hybrid DVD, featuring the high-definition format known as HD DVD on one side and a standard DVD on the other. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | New 3DS Zelda falls after 'A Link to the Past' (Joystiq, 4/18/2013 1:30am) |
Nintendo is still mulling over an official North American title for this holiday's (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 9/15/2006 9:11pm) |
| Samsung Electronics on Thursday took steps to address image quality concerns with its high-definition Blu-ray disc player. The electronics giant plans to make production changes and offer owners of existing players free upgrade discs to silence complaints from product reviewers. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 12/08/2006 8:32pm) |
| Japanese electronics giant Sony unveils the prototype model of the next generation DVD recorder with Blu-ray format, September 2006. Less than a month after the troubled launch of its PlayStation 3, Sony has rolled out its new high definition DVD recorder in Japan as it struggles to restore its tarnished reputation. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Don't Look Now, But The 3DS Has Become The Best Gaming Machine Out There (Kotaku, 2/14/2013 5:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Here's Our First Look At Diablo III Running On PS3 (Kotaku, 3/22/2013 7:43pm) |
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 | News Debbie Does Blu-ray & HD-DVD Vivid Entertainment announces its first adult title on high-def DVD. By Phillip Swann (TVPredictions.com, 1/12/2007 7:48pm) |
| Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2007) -- Vivid Entertainment will release its first adult film on Blu-ray and HD-DVD in late March or early April, TVPredictions.com has learned. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Pikachu 3DS XL Is Just Too Adorable [Pokemon] (Kotaku, 8/17/2012 6:45am) |
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Squeal! Holy smoke, this Pikachu [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The 12 Best Games on Xbox 360 (Kotaku, 11/13/2012 11:30pm) |
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You have an Xbox 360 controller waiting for you in your [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Toshiba decides to delay release of HD DVD players (Los Angeles Daily News, 3/25/2006 8:09am) |
| TOKYO - Toshiba Corp. said Friday that it has postponed the release of high-definition DVD players in the United States until April, a month later than planned, so that it can synchronize the sales with title releases from Hollywood studios. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | '30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' Blu-ray Announced (High-Def Digest, 11/29/2012 7:00pm) |
| The spoof comedy with the title too long for our forums is coming to Blu-ray in January. In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox is preparing '30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Engadget HD takes an in-depth look at Media Center in Windows 7 RTM (Engadget, 7/27/2009 5:42pm) |
If you've ever thought about forcing your Xbox 360 to do double duty and in addition to all the games you require it to host for you, set it up to replace your TiVo or cable company DVR, then now might just be the time. The reason is simple, in Windows 7, Microsoft has really made some nice improvements to Windows Media Center. What improvements you might ask? Glad you did, because over at Engadget HD the team went over the changes with a fine-tooth comb. This includes a comprehensive list of improvements and shortfalls in regards to using Windows 7 Media Center as a full time HD DVR as well as a few videos to really help you appreciate what's new and what the experience is like on an Xbox 360.
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Media PCsEngadget HD takes an in-depth look at Media Center in Windows 7 RTM originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | There's a New Nintendo 3DS XL Color. This Is It. [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 9/25/2012 5:20am) |
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| (Unranked) | The PS3 Version of Skyrim Might Not Get Dawnguard's DLC At All [The Elder Scrolls] (Kotaku, 8/31/2012 12:29am) |
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 | Microsoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360' (Engadget, 10/23/2009 6:49am) |
| A recent Gizmodo sit down with Steve Ballmer led with a headline exclaiming a Blu-ray add-on for Xbox was coming. See, when Ballmer was asked about making the Xbox a home theater companion of choice and where Blu-ray might fit in, the Windows 7 wild man said, "Well I don't know if we need to put Blu-ray in there -- you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories." He then added that on-demand is the future of movies, not physical media. Now our bud Major Nelson, Director of Programming for Xbox Live, has stepped up to lay the conflation to rest. The Major says that Ballmer was referring to Blu-ray accessories for the PC and reiterated Microsoft's focus of bringing instant-on 1080p streaming movies to the Xbox 360. So... that should end speculation of Blu-ray on Xbox right? Not if history serves, nope.Filed under: Gaming, HDTV, Home EntertainmentMicrosoft: 'We have no plans for Blu-Ray on Xbox 360' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Disgaea Team's New, Non-Disgaea RPG Is for the PS3 [Video] (Kotaku, 8/08/2012 9:20am) |
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 | Free HD episodes on iTunes (TV Squad, 9/11/2008 5:04pm) |
| Filed under: Battlestar Galactica, HDTV, The Office, Psych, Eureka, Heroes, Reality-Free, In Plain SightIf you were wondering just what that extra dollar buys you when you upgrade to HD in the iTunes store, you can get a free look. Our pals over at TUAW made note of a number of shows that have free episodes available, in HD. The files are large, with the HD versions clocking in at right around 1.5GB, so it will take a bit to download. Something that isn't helped by the fact that iTunes downloads the SD version as well.
I've been taking a look at them and I grabbed screenshots from Heroes, Life, and Battlestar Galactica to give you an idea of the difference in the picture. It's fairly dramatic. Those captures, and the full list of free episodes, with the iTunes links, are after the jump.
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 | Warner Announces 'Troy: Director's Cut' for Blu-ray, HD DVD (High-Def Digest, 7/09/2007 9:01pm) |
| In the first example of a studio "double dipping" a next-gen title, Warner Home Video has announced a new 'Director's Cut' version of 'Troy' for release this fall on Blu-ray and HD DVD. The theatrical... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Rules of Grand Theft Auto Box Art (Kotaku, 4/04/2013 1:40pm) |
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Rockstar not only recreated the 2D universe of the previous games in 3D, but the developers also came up with a new standard for the North American box art. For each title after Grand Theft [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 4/08/2006 12:31pm) |
| What is HDTV ? High Definition Television is a new television standard utilizing digital technology to broadcast superior pictures and sound. This digital signal is broadcast simultaneously with our traditional analog signal. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Bring Wreck-It Ralph to Your 3DS With These Mii Codes (Kotaku, 11/03/2012 11:26pm) |
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Jordan White, the founder of StreetPass NYC (a [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Retailer offers free Blu-ray disc with PS3 (Punch Jump, 3/02/2008 5:04pm) |
| Retailer Fry’s Electronics this week began offering a free Blu-ray disc title with the purchase of Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3 in the latest high-definition promotion. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Ferrari Challenge Joins PS3 Trophy Support List [Ps3] (Kotaku, 7/24/2008 8:20pm) |
| The latest PS3 title to get trophy support is Ferrari Challenge, already out in Europe but on its way Stateside already. Mark Cale of publisher System 3 recently participated in a live chat with... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Yumi's Odd Odyssey journeys to 3DS eShop on March 20 (Joystiq, 3/11/2014 10:45pm) |
| Agatsuma Entertainment's sealife-themed puzzle-platformer Yumi's Odd Odyssey (yes, it's an apt title) is hitting the Nintendo 3DS eShop in North America next week, publisher Natsume announced.
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 | Buy Blu-ray disc, Get ‘Day The Earth Stood Still' Ticket (Punch Jump, 12/05/2008 3:41pm) |
| Retailer Amazon.com is offering a free ticket to ‘The Day The Earth Stood Still’ with the purchase of a select Blu-ray disc title. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | News National Geographic Goes HDTV DVD The nature channel will release its first title on HD-DVD and Blu-ray. By ... (TVPredictions.com, 2/22/2007 3:03pm) |
| Washington, D.C. (February 22, 2007) -- National Geographic says it will release its first documentary on HDTV DVD on March 27. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Two New 3DS Colors for Japan (Kotaku, 2/27/2013 9:30am) |
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On March 20, Japan is getting two new 3DS colors: Light [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Japan Gets New 3DS XL Colors (Kotaku, 3/12/2013 8:00am) |
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 | (No Title) (, 12/01/2006 9:28pm) |
| www.TechSectorStocks.com,an investor and industry news portal for the technology sector, takes alook at the ongoing format battle between Blu-ray and HD DVD and its impacton market participants. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the nextgeneration DVD format, the growing consumer demand for high-density mediacontinues to strengthen the existing DVD/DVDR market, which has become thestorage ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Engadget HD reviews what's new in Windows Media Center after CEDIA (Engadget, 9/25/2009 6:01pm) |
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Yet another CEDIA has come and gone, and while some of our greatest hopes for Media Center came true (CableCard is no longer OEM only, Switched Digital Video support for the tuning adapter is coming) several more did not (Zune HD integration and any new CableCard announcements from ATI.) Peep the recap post on Engadget HD for the full rundown on what did and didn't happen in Media Center news from Atlanta, and what Microsoft's next plans for Windows Media Center could (& should) be.
Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentEngadget HD reviews what's new in Windows Media Center after CEDIA originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Who's Excited About This Week's 3DS and DSi Downloads? [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 9/13/2012 1:00pm) |
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 | Canon's top-end HD flash camcorder - the LEGRIA HF S11 (Tech Digest, 8/19/2009 3:31pm) |
Canon's LEGRIA HF S1O was one of the best received high definition, but still vaguely affordable, camcorders of recent times. Now it has put its...
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| (Unranked) | Nintendo's Killing Off Another 3DS Color (Sorry!) [3ds] (Kotaku, 10/04/2012 8:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Skyrim's DLC Is Coming To PS3 Next Month (Kotaku, 1/18/2013 4:02pm) |
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 | Xbox 360 title Bioshock price cut at Amazon (Punch Jump, 11/13/2007 5:25pm) |
| Amazon.com on Mon. price cut 2K Games’ Bioshock for Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 to boost sales to the No. 1 position by Mon. evening. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | One New PS3 Doesn't Have a Hard Drive [PS3] (Kotaku, 9/19/2012 5:11am) |
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| (Unranked) | Up Close with Circle Pad Pro for the 3DS XL [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 9/21/2012 1:31am) |
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| (Unranked) | New on Blu-ray: Dark Knight Rises, Finding Nemo 3D, TNG Season Two (HD-Report, 12/04/2012 5:07pm) |
| What’s new on Blu-ray and UltraViolet this week? The Dark Knight Rises from Warner Bros. is arguably the most popular new title. The Christopher Nolan film can be purchased either as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo with UltraViolet digital copy, or within [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Amazon selling ‘Argo’ Digital Copy before Blu-ray/DVD release (HD-Report, 2/16/2013 12:16am) |
| Warner Bros.’ Argo is slated to release on Blu-ray Disc and DVD this coming Tuesday, Feb. 19. But if you want to watch it ahead of time jump to Amazon and purchase the digital title [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | 'Perfect Storm' to Get Blu-ray Release this July (High-Def Digest, 4/11/2008 10:00pm) |
| Warner has announced its latest "catch-up" title for Blu-ray, bringing the high seas blockbuster 'The Perfect Storm' to the format this July. Originally released on HD DVD back in June 2006 (read... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 7/16/2007 2:54pm) |
| SEATTLE, BUSINESS WIRE -- GalleryPlayer, best known for having one of the largest libraries of rights-protected high definition image programming in the world, has inked an exclusive distribution deal with leading independent home entertainment distributor Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK), to release four new titles exclusively on Blu-ray disc this fall. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Maybe an HD Zelda Game Could Look Like This? [Zelda] (Kotaku, 10/12/2012 12:30pm) |
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 | (No Title) (, 5/06/2007 4:24am) |
| An HD DVD sign is prepared at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the opening of the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show, 05 January 2007. Popular news-ranking website Digg has sparked a fierce rebellion in the world of citizen journalism by trying to stop the spread of software code for hacking high-definition movie discs. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Diablo 3 Is Coming To PS3 And PS4 (Kotaku, 2/21/2013 12:55am) |
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| (Unranked) | E.T. Coming To Blu-ray Disc (UPDATED - Release Date Announced) (About.com, 7/28/2012 1:00am) |
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On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, the Steven Spielberg classic, E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial is making its way to Blu-ray Disc. According to the latest [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Last Guardian Is Still a PS3 Game [Sony] (Kotaku, 8/15/2012 11:50am) |
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| (Unranked) | Your PS3 Controller Can Also be a Phone Controller (Kotaku, 11/05/2012 4:30pm) |
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 | Opus Arte Sets Date for Blu-ray Debut (High-Def Digest, 2/22/2008 9:00pm) |
| Opus Arte has announced a March arrival for their debut Blu-ray title, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Long the leading indie distributor of fine arts performances on HD DVD, Opus Arte revealed earlier this... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Final game in Guild 01 series rated by Australian Classification board (Joystiq, 1/12/2014 5:00pm) |
| The majority of Level-5's Guild 01 series has been made available on the 3DS eShop, but the last game in the series was absent from the publisher's initial localization announcement. That missing title is Rental Bukiya de Omasse, a game in which [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 8/11/2007 2:42pm) |
| The best HDTV television is a prime example that consumers of today must keep-up with technology ... the advertised technologies, the best HDTV television is in its prime. Manufacturers such as Sony, Sharp, Panasonic and Optoma have adopted this HDTV technology and combined it with their individual expertise ... (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 6/22/2006 6:47pm) |
| Slowly but surely, your option for a high-definition home theater experience will grow. Following Samsung, which just launched a Blu-ray player and other firms such as Sony, Panasonic will introduce a premium Blu-ray player that can be tied into a HD home theater consisting of a matching receiver and speaker system. Before you go shopping, check your savings account. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | You Haven't Heard of Hisense But They Have UHD TVs Now Too (Gizmodo, 1/08/2013 12:00am) |
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 | Buy One HD DVD and Receive a Second for Free on Amazon (I4U, 12/27/2007 5:19pm) |
| Amazon is pushing HD DVD again hard. Right now they offer again the 'buy one HD DVD and receive a second for free' promotion and 30% off new HD DVDs.
The offer is limited to two of each title per customer and 20 free titles per order. The list of HD D... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'LEGO City Undercover' 3DS Prequel Slips to April (High-Def Digest, 3/18/2013 4:30pm) |
| The 'Chase' won't begin until April 21st in North America. 'LEGO City Undercover' releases today for the Wii U, and the open-world LEGO title, which is free of the typical licensed-property tie-in [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 1/06/2007 4:53pm) |
| LAS VEGAS , Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing one of the industry's broadest assortments of liquid crystal display ( LCD ) high-definition television ( HDTV ) models, LG Electronics (LG) will be showcasing its expansive lineup of 20 LCD TVs -- led by nine LCDs with Full HD 1920 x 1080p display capability -- at the 2007 International CES(R) this coming week (Booth #8214, Central Hall, Las Vegas . ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 13 Design Trends For 2013 (Gizmodo, 1/10/2013 3:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | A 3D-Printed Hamburger Would Cost You $300,000 (Gizmodo, 1/21/2013 1:50pm) |
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Making fake meat in a [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 10 Ridiculous PlayStation 3 Themes (Kotaku, 12/03/2012 5:30pm) |
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Are you tired of waves of color [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Shooting Challenge: Old School 3D (Gizmodo, 11/14/2012 9:40pm) |
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You kids and your fancy shutter glasses, your [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Tearing the 3DS XL's Guts Open [3Dsxl] (Kotaku, 7/31/2012 9:00am) |
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 | JVC confirms HD Everio GZ-HM400 camcorder for US market (Tech Digest, 9/14/2009 1:43pm) |
The new model packs 32 Gigabytes of internal memory - which can be supplemented by SD/DDHC cards, features a 1/2.33-inch 10.3-megapixel CMOS sensor with Bayer Array RGB Color Filter, is capable of delivering nine-megapixel still images and can output video of 1920 x 1080 Full HD.
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| (Unranked) | How to Root the Kindle Fire HD (Already!) [Video] (Gizmodo, 9/18/2012 4:28pm) |
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The crafty hackers from the XDA [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Can a 3DS Survive a Four-Foot Drop? [Video] (Kotaku, 8/27/2012 1:00am) |
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Nintendo has a reputation for - the odd [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Whoa. A 3D Printer That Actually Looks Like it Belongs in Your Home (Gizmodo, 1/17/2013 6:20pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Sega considering more free-to-play games for 3DS beyond Initial D (Joystiq, 12/29/2013 8:30pm) |
| Sega's first free-to-play title for the 3DS, Initial D: Perfect Drift Online, is scheduled for release in Japan this winter. Players will be able to purchase points to speed up the unlocking process, but the game's content can be earned for free [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | New Patent Could Saddle 3D Printers With DRM [3D Printing] (Gizmodo, 10/18/2012 8:52am) |
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| (Unranked) | Will 3D Printing Change the World? (Gizmodo, 3/01/2013 3:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Whoaaaa, Here's the Largest 3D Map of the Universe Ever [Video] (Gizmodo, 8/09/2012 3:40pm) |
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 | IKEGAMI HDTV CAMERAS CAPTURE BOSTON’S MAGICAL TITLE RUN (BriefingRoom on BroadcastEngineering, 11/02/2007 2:32pm) |
| Every October, baseball fans throughout the world are captivated by the intensity of the Major ... , capturing the drama at Fenway Park with Ikegami HDK-79EC Native Multi-Format CMOS HDTV Camera Systems ... . We built the GTX-15 to be an absolutely state-of-the-art HDTV production truck. The key to achieving ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | San Andreas Looks Like It's Coming To The PS3 [Update] (Kotaku, 12/10/2012 3:00am) |
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 | (No Title) (, 11/15/2006 1:15am) |
| Tom Sanders in California, vnunet.com , Wednesday 15 November 2006 at 00:00:00 About 200 PS2 games won't play on next generation gaming console Playstation 3 stumbles over backward compatibility Sony's new Playstation 3 gaming console is having trouble with playing about 200 older game titles that were designed for the PS2, Sony has... > Read the full article ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Samsung intros HMX-U10 compact full HD camcorder (HDTV UK, 7/14/2009 11:26am) |
Full high definition video recording in an ultra-compact body comes Samsung's latest camcorder, the HMX-U10. Measuring 56mm x 103mm x 15.5mm and weighing in at 95g including battery, features include a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, two-inch LCD screen, ergonomic angled grip...
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| (Unranked) | Christmas Cookies Are the Best Use of 3D Printing Yet (Gizmodo, 12/21/2012 6:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Fluidity Wants to Turn the 3DS Upside Down (Kotaku, 10/25/2012 11:09am) |
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| (Unranked) | Old Hitman Games to Get HD Treatment (Kotaku, 12/13/2012 1:45pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Mass Effect 3 On Xbox 360 Vs. PS3 Vs. Wii U (Kotaku, 11/21/2012 10:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | PS3 Owners, You're Getting Skyrim DLC. Eventually. One Day. [The Elder Scrolls] (Kotaku, 8/30/2012 3:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | This Fan-Made Pokémon Remake Is In 3D. And First-Person. (Kotaku, 12/04/2012 12:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | And Here's the Dragon Quest VII 3DS Trailer (Kotaku, 12/14/2012 9:40am) |
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| (Unranked) | The 3DS Is Being Hacked, And Why This Is Good News (Kotaku, 12/31/2012 6:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Report: PS4 Cheaper At Launch Than PS3 Was (Kotaku, 2/19/2013 4:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | Can You Really 3D Print a Snowboard? (Kind Of) (Gizmodo, 3/21/2013 2:27pm) |
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Using traditional [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Monoprice MHD Action Cam Review: Not Bad for $100 (Gizmodo, 3/19/2013 7:34pm) |
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It has pretty [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Okami, You Were Born for a HD System [Video] (Kotaku, 7/27/2012 7:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | This 3DS RPG Looks Weird And Trippy And Awesome (Kotaku, 2/14/2013 10:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | The Three Best Big Game HDTV Deals of the Day (Gizmodo, 1/22/2013 8:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Nook HD Hands On: Is Having the Best Display Enough? [Tablets] (Gizmodo, 9/26/2012 5:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Dreaming Of A Wii U That Can Also Play 3DS Games (Kotaku, 1/29/2013 4:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | A Game with Truly Ugly Characters Is a 3DS Hit [Video] (Kotaku, 9/06/2012 11:35am) |
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| (Unranked) | Scientists Have Made the First Truly 3D Microchip (Gizmodo, 2/03/2013 2:15pm) |
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 | 'Things We Lost in the Fire' to Alight Blu-ray this March (High-Def Digest, 1/19/2009 9:00pm) |
| Paramount Home Entertainment has announced its latest "catch up" title for Blu-ray, confirming a late-March release for 'Things We Lost in the Fire.' Originally released on HD DVD, the critically-maligned... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Pioneer outs the first 12x Blu-ray writer (CrunchGear, 9/30/2009 4:00pm) |
| Behold, the Pioneer BDR-205! Thrill to the 12x write speeds on double layer Blu-ray media! Marvel at the 50Gbytes of storage capacity! Be amazed by the low, low price of $250 United States dollars! Click on through to read the entire exciting press release! (Read Full Article) |
 | Kodak's Zi8 HD pocket camcorder hits the 1080p mark, adds Facebook uploading (Engadget, 7/29/2009 6:10am) |
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The Zi6 is still fairly fresh in our memory banks, but Kodak's already looking ahead with its newly unveiled Zi8 pocket camcorder. The Flip Ultra HD competitor boasts 1080p recording this time around, in addition to usual features like face tracking, image stabilization, a 2.5-inch LCD display, and SD card slot. YouTube uploading is back, and joining it Facebook support, too. It'll be out in September in blue, red, and black colors for just a hair under $180.Filed under: Digital Cameras, HDTV, Portable VideoKodak's Zi8 HD pocket camcorder hits the 1080p mark, adds Facebook uploading originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | LG LH-series wireless HDTVs now available Stateside (Engadget, 9/10/2009 6:12pm) |
Seems like slim wireless HDTVs are the CEDIA special, and LG's joining in the fun by announcing official US availability of the wireless LH-series, first launched at CES. No surprises here apart from price, they're exactly as they were when they popped into the FCC: the high-end $4,799 55-inch 55LHX has a local-dimming LED backlight, an 80,000:1 contrast ratio with 240Hz motion ruining enhancement and is less than an inch thick, while the LH85 line offers both $2,399 47-inch and $3,199 55-inch models. Check out our demo from CES for some hands-on with the ASW1000 Media Box, which is where the wireless HD action goes down.Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentLG LH-series wireless HDTVs now available Stateside originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | Dolby TrueHD Comes to Blu-ray (HDBlog.net, 10/13/2006 11:24am) |
| We’ve been seeing a lot of TrueHD soundtracks on HD DVD releases, and lots of PCM soundtrack releases on BD releases. Now that is about to change because there’s a BD disc coming with a TrueHD soundtrack. The title is “Legends of Jazz Showcase” from LRS Media, which will retail for [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
 | HD DVD Makes Announcements - New Blu-ray Market Share Record? (Format War Central, 1/17/2008 5:16am) |
| This article at Hollywood Reporter seems to have good news for both camps.
It starts with a list of new HD DVD title announcements including Into the Wild, Things We Lost in the Fire and Bee Movie from Paramount/DreamWorks, and later The Kite Runner and The Jack Ryan Collection.
Universal announced American Gangster.
The good news for Blu-ray [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | First Look at the Special One Piece 3DS XL Handhelds (Kotaku, 8/07/2013 2:33pm) |
| To mark the release of 3DS title One Piece: Unlimited World, Nintendo is rolling out two One Piece branded 3DS XL units for Japan. One is "Luffy Red", and the other is "Chopper [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 7/17/2007 11:54am) |
| DreamBee 1080p projector could double as alien probe Filed under: Displays, HDTV DreamVision DreamBee D-ILA Projector and War of the Worlds probe DreamVision has released a 1080p D-ILA-based ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Microsoft, Yahoo! ready Mass Effect launch to Xbox 360 (News Blog, 11/07/2007 5:41pm) |
| Microsoft Corp. on Wed. said that it will begin to launch the sci-fi title Mass Effect for the Xbox 360 with an exclusive trailer debut on the Sci-Fi Channel. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Digital Playground to Release First Blu-ray Title (High-Def Digest, 12/21/2007 12:00am) |
| Previously HD DVD-exclusive adult distributor Digital Playground will go dual-format with the Blu-ray release of 'Pirates' in early January. As we've previously reported, Digital Playground made headlines... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Nintendo 3DS XL Going All Pink (and White) [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 8/29/2012 11:50am) |
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| (Unranked) | How To Make Your Own 3D Print Of A Video Game Character (Kotaku, 6/27/2013 6:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | There's a New Site Just for 3D-Printed Gun Designs (Gizmodo, 12/21/2012 5:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | A Ten-Year-Old Tried Using A 3DS To Find A Girlfriend (Kotaku, 2/11/2013 8:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Now You Can Get Your Favorite Mountain 3D Printed (Gizmodo, 3/04/2013 9:41am) |
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| (Unranked) | This Panasonic HDTV Is Your Deal of the Day (Gizmodo, 4/18/2013 7:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Little Girl Learns about Trolls, Thanks to the 3DS (Kotaku, 12/03/2012 10:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | One Of The Wii's Best Downloadable Games Gets A 3DS Sequel [Video] (Kotaku, 9/04/2012 11:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Sony Says That They’ve Been “Working Closely” With Bethesda to Get Skyrim DLC Working on the PS3 [Skyrim] (Kotaku, 9/07/2012 10:30pm) |
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 | Sony Adds 'Gridiron Gang,' 'Resident Evil' to January Lineup; 'Crouching Tiger' Delayed (High-Def Digest, 11/13/2006 10:51pm) |
| Sony Pictures Home Entertainment today announced it will bring 'Gridiron Gang' to Blu-ray day-and-date with the standard DVD release, and will unleash its latest BD-50 title, 'Resident Evil: Apocalypse,'... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Ever Seen A PS3 Controller Sticking Out Of Someone's Eye Socket? Now You Have. (Kotaku, 1/28/2013 4:15pm) |
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| (Unranked) | NSFW: The PS3's New Wonderbook May Have Adult Uses After All (Kotaku, 11/13/2012 5:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | Hands On with the Brand New Circle Pad Pro for 3DS XL [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 9/21/2012 2:33am) |
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 | LG's THX-certified LH90 LCD HDTVs now shipping in US (Engadget, 7/22/2009 9:19pm) |
We've been following LG's 240Hz LH90 series of LED-backlit HDTVs since they were launched alongside oodles of internet-connected rivals at CES, and now -- at long last -- the 1080p trio is shipping to US soil. The sets, which are the first-ever to boast THX certification, also feature an ambient light sensor, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 240Hz dejudder technology and a super glossy bezel. If you're jonesing to get one in your abode, you can cruise over to your nearest electronics dealer and part ways with $3,199.95 (55-inch), $2,399.95 (47-inch), or $1,899.95 (42-inch).Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentLG's THX-certified LH90 LCD HDTVs now shipping in US originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Nintendo Seals Exclusive Partnership with SEGA on Upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog Games (Business Wire, 5/19/2013 11:00pm) |
| REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The next title in SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will be exclusive to Nintendo’s Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS portable system. Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata announced the details of a new [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Sony Joins Profile 1.1 Party with 'Resident Evil: Extinction' Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 11/13/2007 7:00pm) |
| The latest studio to announce plans for its first Profile 1.1 Blu-ray title, Sony's 'Resident Evil: Extinction' is shaping up to its most technologically advanced BD release yet. As we've previously reported,...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/highdefdigestallnews/~4/184168866" height="1" width="1"/> ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | XCOM Has HD Cutscenes, But They're Hiding [Xcom] (Kotaku, 10/10/2012 3:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | Out Of Nowhere, Nintendo Announces New Chibi-Robo Game (Kotaku, 7/03/2013 2:56am) |
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| (Unranked) | Mattel Launches 25th Barbie Title, First on Blu-ray Disc (Home Media Magazine, 2/26/2013 5:23pm) |
| Mattel Feb. 26 launched Barbie in the Pink Shoes, the 25th DVD release and the first featuring the iconic Mattel doll on Blu-ray Disc.
Since the first Barbie DVD – Barbie in the Nutcracker released in 2001 from Lionsgate, the brand [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | 'Jack Ryan' Special Edition HD DVD Not So Special? (High-Def Digest, 10/16/2007 6:00pm) |
| In what may end up being the biggest packaging blunder yet for a high-def title, Paramount's 'Jack Ryan Collection' HD DVD appears to have shipped to retail in a deluxe "Special Collectors Edition"... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Why The First Truly "New" Pokémon Game In Ages Is On 3DS, And Not Wii U (Kotaku, 1/09/2013 5:30am) |
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 | First Look: 'Passage to India' Blu-ray Box Art Kicks Off Sony's "Columbia Classics" Line (High-Def Digest, 3/21/2008 6:00pm) |
| Blu-ray box art is in for 'A Passage to India,' the first Sony next-gen title to bear the "Columbia Classics" banner. As previously reported, Sony has set an April 15 debut for the David Lean... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Blu-ray Only for Next National Geographic Release (Format War Central, 1/27/2008 9:16pm) |
| We read at News for Gamers that National Geographic has announced a new title to retailers for April, which will not have an HD DVD counterpart to the Blu-ray and DVD release.
"Sharkwater" will release on April 8, which is before the June ‘cut off’ date for Warner HD DVD releases, indicating that National Geographic is [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Nintendo 3DS' Other Problem Appears To Be The DS (Kotaku, 10/24/2012 1:00pm) |
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 | (No Title) (, 8/14/2006 1:48pm) |
| SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.----Aug. 14, 2006--The number of households watching High-Definition TV programming continues to rise rapidly, reports In-Stat . Households with HDTV service, which are defined as homes with an HDTV set that receive and watch HD programming, are projected to grow from 15 million in mid-2006 to 20.3 million at the end of 2006. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Rip DVDs to Blu-ray with DVD neXt COPY Ultimate (HDTV UK, 1/14/2009 9:35am) |
| Forget the ludicrous mix of capital and lowercase letters in the software title, and the dubious legal implications of using it, and consider the possibility of putting up to ten standard DVDs onto a single Blu-ray disc using DVD neXt COPY Ultimate. I reckon most people will find it far easier to rip their DVDs to a large hard disc rather than to Blu-ray -- and the software does that too -- but I ... (Read Full Article) |
 | John Mayer to Make Blu-ray Debut this Summer with Nokia Concert (High-Def Digest, 4/10/2008 4:00pm) |
| There's no title yet, but John Mayer has announced plans to bring his first concert release to Blu-ray by the end of the summer. According to Billboard/Reuters, sometime this summer a new Blu-Ray release... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Will Anyone Really Care If There's No More Baseball on the Xbox 360? (Kotaku, 12/02/2012 10:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | You Can Get a 250GB Xbox 360 For $99 (But There's a Catch) (Kotaku, 10/23/2012 9:45am) |
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| (Unranked) | New PS3 Bundle Has Red Console, Every God Of War Game (Kotaku, 1/31/2013 2:42pm) |
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| (Unranked) | If Far Cry 3 Does Get Dinosaur DLC, I Hope It's This Ridiculous (Kotaku, 1/10/2013 8:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Why Is the PlayStation 3 Netflix App Way Better Than the Xbox 360 App? (Gizmodo, 12/13/2012 1:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Circle Pad Pro For the 3DS XL Makes It Even More Monstrous [3ds] (Gizmodo, 9/20/2012 2:19pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Sony Wants To Make a PS3 Controller That Gets Hot Or Cold [PS3] (Kotaku, 10/12/2012 6:00pm) |
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 | (No Title) (, 2/16/2007 10:56pm) |
| ESS Technology, Inc. today announced it has sold its HD-DVD and Blu-ray DVD technologies and related assets. The Asset Purchase Agreements among the company, ESS Technology International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation and SiS Holding Limited cover the sale of certain tangible assets, the sale and licensing of related intellectual property .. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | New Call of Duty 2 screen shots (Joystiq, 12/05/2005 5:30pm) |
| Is your Monday morning office feeling like a war zone? Have you been dodging heavy artillery from your boss or hiding out in that bunker you call a cubicle? Listen up, sergeant! Pro-G has over 20 new screen shots of 360 launch title Call of Duty 2 . So what are your first impressions of this game? Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments © 2005 Weblogs, Inc. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | New Blu-ray releases this week: Skyfall, James Bond singles, Weeds Season 8 (HD-Report, 2/11/2013 5:03pm) |
| If you’re a James Bond fan, this week brings lots of goodies on Blu-ray Disc starting with the release of Skyfall. Although there’s no extra material to supplement the title, the two-disc combo pack includes [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Kindle Fire HD or Nexus 7? [Tablets] (Gizmodo, 9/17/2012 3:46pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Nintendo Has a New Tomodachi Collection [3ds] (Kotaku, 8/29/2012 11:45am) |
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 | Sony and Discovery team up for Blu-ray promotion (AfterDawn, 9/23/2008 9:54pm) |
| Sony and Discovery Communications have announced a new Blu-ray-based promotion in which all buyers of Sony standalone Blu-ray players will receive a free, exclusive Blu-ray title from Discovery.
The promotion will begin on October 5th and is for "a limited time only." Over 11,000 retailers are paricipating in the promotion including Sears, Circuit City and Sony Style, and when purchasing a S ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Weapon Shop de Omasse to open shop on February 20 (Joystiq, 2/13/2014 10:36pm) |
| Weapon Shop de Omasse, the final title in Level-5's Guild 01 series, will reach the 3DS North American eShop on February 20, Nintendo announced today. Omasse's comical, light-hearted plot involves managing an item shop that equips heroes with [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | Sony Pictures testing D-BOX Motion Code on 'The 6th Day" Blu-ray (HDTV UK, 3/05/2008 12:40pm) |
| D-BOX Technologies, developers of the D-BOX Motion Code system, has announced
that it has struck a deal with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to trial their
system on the forthcoming Blu-ray title "The 6th Day". This will mean that
anyone having compatible D-BOX motion generation equipment will be able to
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 | VUDU's 1080p movie streaming goes live on LG Netcast HDTVs (Engadget, 9/02/2009 10:22am) |
You knew good and well it was coming, and come it has. Starting today, those fortunate enough to own an LG Broadband HDTV in the LH50 LCD series and PS80 plasma range can tap into VUDU's growing library of on-demand 1080p films. If you're still skeptical, we'll invite you to surf over to your set's Netcast interface; from there, you can either update your software to gain VUDU access or begin viewing right away (depending on when you purchased your tele). Oh, and if you're thinking of just lallygagging around while the rest of the world takes advantage, you should know that your first HD or HDX movie rental is gratis for a limited time, so there's some pretty obvious motivation to hop on it. Anyone given it a go? Impressed / unimpressed?Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentVUDU's 1080p movie streaming goes live on LG Netcast HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | Adult Filmmaker Digital Playground releases 100th Blu-ray Title (I4U, 3/24/2009 4:09pm) |
| Forgotten are the times when Joone the founder of Digital Playgrounds said at the AVN 2007 that he has to release his adult HD movies on HD DVD because Sony would not let him release adult movies on Blu-ray. Two years later Digital Playgrounds already is r... ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Sony's new BDP-N460 Blu-ray player adds access to internet content (Engadget, 9/09/2009 10:00pm) |
What you're looking at here is the latest addition to the Sony Blu-ray family. The BDP-N460 seemingly fits right in between the BDP-S360 and the BDP-S560 with an MSRP of $249. What sets it apart from its little brother is the fact that it can use its included network jack for more than just BD-Live and it features a USB port on the front, in addition to the one on the back for optional BD-Live storage. There's no built in WiFi or MKV support like other brands though, but it is shipping with access to YouTube and to Bravia Internet Video, and in addition Sony promises Netflix Watch Instantly later this fall. No word on whether this means the end for the BDP-S360, but considering the price and improved features of the 460, that's where we'd put our money.Continue reading Sony's new BDP-N460 Blu-ray player adds access to internet contentFiled under: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Blu-ray, SonySony's new BDP-N460 Blu-ray player adds access to internet content originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | (No Title) (, 9/12/2006 12:31pm) |
| PRINCETON, N.J., BUSINESS WIRE -- Sarnoff Corporation announced today the public launch of the H.264 Sarnoff Compliance Bitstreams, a video syntax testing system that provides real-time, automated compliance testing of next-generation H.264/AVC digital video decoders in digital/high definition television (DTV/ HDTV ) receivers and cable and satellite TV converters. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Accidentally Sexy Nintendo 3DS Commercial [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 10/02/2012 4:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | LG's Ultra HD Streaming Blasts 4K Video From Phone to TV (Gizmodo, 2/25/2013 11:53am) |
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| (Unranked) | Did You Buy a Borked Silent Hill HD on Xbox 360? Here, Have Frogger on the PS2 [Anger Management] (Kotaku, 8/11/2012 12:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | New Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Headed for the 3DS [Pokemon] (Kotaku, 9/13/2012 6:50am) |
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| (Unranked) | PS3 Owners Might Still Be Getting Skyrim’s Dawnguard and Hearthfire DLC (Kotaku, 12/06/2012 10:00pm) |
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 | Rumor: Sony working on new Syphon Filter for PS3 (Joystiq, 2/15/2009 4:50pm) |
| Filed under: Action
A particularly watchful, Columbo-esque reader at Kotaku recently put a few widespread pieces of information together to draw an intriguing conclusion -- Sony Bend, the studio behind every Syphon Filter title to date, recently put up a help wanted ad calling for a full-time game tools programmer with PS3 or Xbox 360 experience. It's doubtful that they'll need to use the latte ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Naughty Dog Made “Some Stupid Mistakes” Moving from PS2 to PS3 But Feel Ready for PS4 (Kotaku, 2/18/2013 5:30pm) |
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| STMicroelectronics , the world's leading supplier of ICs for TV Set-Top Boxes (STBs)*, today announced a new dual-video-stream high-definition (HD) decoder chip, the STi7200, intended for STBs, digital video recorders (DVRs) and DVD players. This very highly integrated System on Chip supports both HD DVD and Blu-ray formats, in addition to high-definition satellite and cable TV standards, and is ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Ryu Ga Gotoku prologue heading to DVD, no import plans (Joystiq, 1/12/2006 5:15pm) |
| Filed under: PlayStation 2 , Action , Adventure Sega's Ryu Ga Gotoku ("Like a Dragon") was released a month ago in Japan and is being hailed as a gaming masterpiece. We've already seen Sega launch a line of shot glasses and lighters to promote the title, and now a live-action prologue is being released onto DVD in March, featuring 43 minutes of ultra-violent beatdowns and, we ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Here's the New Look for the PlayStation 3's Online Store [UPDATE: Comes To U.S. On 10/23] [PS3] (Kotaku, 10/11/2012 2:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Don't Be Afraid of This PS3 Super Slim Commercial [Video] (Kotaku, 9/28/2012 9:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | This HD Remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee Is Sure Looking Sharp [Video] (Kotaku, 10/01/2012 1:30pm) |
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 | AMD launches Radeon HD 5850 and 5870 (the INQUIRER, 9/23/2009 5:34pm) |
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 | European Blu-ray Sales Top 1 Million (Format War Central, 12/04/2007 10:40pm) |
| Reuters is reporting that Blu-ray movie title sales have passed the  1 million mark. The article states that Blu-ray disc enjoys 73 percent of the European market.
Perhaps even more interesting is the statement that movies plus games combined totals 21 million discs, meaning that game discs outnumber movie discs roughly 20:1. It would seem that [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Blu-ray reportedly trailing CBHD in China, the second theater of the format war begins (Engadget, 7/25/2009 11:03pm) |
Just because Toshiba has given up on HD DVD and moved on, doesn't mean the format war is totally over for red. According to a report by a Japanese TV station, its successor, China Blue HD is actually leading Blu-ray in marketshare in that country. Of course, based on the article found by our friends at FormatWarCentral, all we have to go on is a machine translated description of a video in a language we don't speak describing the apparent initial success of the government backed format in a socialist republic. If you need more evidence than that to declare the format war officially restarted, you're probably a communist, but before we drag you in front of the Un-American activities committee check out the video for a peek at the slick new CBHD cases that The Onion will surely be shipping its videos in very soon.
[Via FormatWarCentral]Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentBlu-ray reportedly trailing CBHD in China, the second theater of the format war begins originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | You Will Spend 43 Days on Hold in Your Life (Gizmodo, 1/26/2013 2:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Phone Controls Suck. Let's Use a PS3 Controller Instead. [Video] (Kotaku, 8/08/2012 4:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | This Wacky PS3 Game Is All About Paper Dolphins [Video] (Kotaku, 9/27/2012 2:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Here's a Sex Doll Reviewing Game Hardware [3ds] (Kotaku, 8/13/2012 11:45am) |
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| (Unranked) | The Terrifying Future is 3D Printed Weapons (Gizmodo, 3/20/2013 10:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Super-Slim PS3 Is Coming in Blue and in Red (Kotaku, 1/21/2013 6:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | If Only This Beautiful Majora's Mask 3DS Was Real [3ds] (Kotaku, 8/13/2012 3:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | This is Not an Xbox 360 Game. It's an iPhone Game. Serious. [Real Racing 3] (Kotaku, 9/12/2012 11:16pm) |
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| (Unranked) | 3DS XL's Circle Pad Pro Gets a Release Date in Japan. This Is It! [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 10/05/2012 5:50am) |
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| (Unranked) | Boy Asks For 3DS For Christmas, Gets Box Full Of Rocks Instead (Kotaku, 12/28/2012 7:30am) |
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 | Amazon offers Blu-ray remote, movie with PS3 (Punch Jump, 6/25/2009 3:35pm) |
| Retailer Amazon.com this week began offering a free Blu-ray remote and movie title with the purchase of Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3.
In the new offer, customers who purchase an 80GB PS3 will receive a PS3 Blu-ray remote and a copy of the Resident Evil: Apocalypse Blu-ray disc at no additional cost.
Amazon this week price cut the [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The Nintendo 3DS XL: The Kotaku Review [Review] (Kotaku, 8/17/2012 1:45pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Are These 3DS Characters Making Fun of South Korea? I Don't Think So! [Kobito Dukan] (Kotaku, 9/10/2012 9:40am) |
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| (Unranked) | These PlayStation 3 Games Are Running Out of Time (Kotaku, 2/02/2013 1:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Nokia Wants You to 3D Print Your Own Lumia 820 Cover (Gizmodo, 1/18/2013 11:47am) |
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| (Unranked) | This Is a 3D Computer Animation of 4D Shapes From 1965 [Video] (Gizmodo, 8/18/2012 9:00pm) |
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 | Best Buy bringing value priced all-in-one 32-inch LCD & Blu-ray HDTV to stores "soon" (Engadget, 9/23/2009 11:09pm) |
It's not that surprising to learn Best Buy will be among those delivering a 1080p LCD with Blu-ray disc player packed in under its Insignia store brand, as we've been expecting rebadged units from overseas to hit the value market for some time. Marked "coming soon" at $599, it's easily a few hundred less than a comparable model from Sharp, but buyers will have to live without some of the newer line items like 120Hz motion processing and a contrast ratio higher than 20,000:1. Though we don't expect a lot in terms of load times, audio support or other features (no specs on the Blu-ray player noted) we're sure a bedroom or dorm room somewhere will find a spot for the NS-LBD32X. Your move, Wal-mart. [Thanks, Zach]Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentBest Buy bringing value priced all-in-one 32-inch LCD & Blu-ray HDTV to stores "soon" originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Killzone: Shadow Fall Announced For PS4 [Now With HD Video] (Kotaku, 2/20/2013 11:48pm) |
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| (Unranked) | The Gorgeous Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Will Let Your Wii U Talk To Your 3DS [Video] (Kotaku, 10/11/2012 5:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Even An Olympic Gymnast Should Probably Not Play With a 3DS While Standing On Her Hands [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 9/18/2012 2:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | This New PS3 Game Is Pretty Damn Crazy [Video] (Kotaku, 8/14/2012 6:07pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Sony Sold 525,000 PS3s Last Week (Kotaku, 11/29/2012 7:45pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Diablo III To Hit Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on September 3 (Kotaku, 6/06/2013 1:07pm) |
| Blizzard has just announced that Diablo III is coming to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on September 3 this year.
The console version of Blizzard's 2012 hack and slash title will cost [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | The HD Remake of Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath Comes to the Vita on December 18th (Kotaku, 12/03/2012 2:30pm) |
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 | Amazon holds Blu-ray sale starting at $7.99 (Punch Jump, 6/29/2009 3:39pm) |
| Retailer Amazon.com this month began holding a new Blu-ray sale that discounts titles to as low as $7.99.
Titles include The Searchers, Enter The Dragon, Lethal Weapon, The Road Warrior, Rush Hour 3, The Aviator, and Alexander – Revisited.
Amazon this month began offering a free Blu-ray remote and movie title with the purchase of Sony Corp.’s [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | If PS4 Games Only Cost $60, They're Actually Cheaper Than PS3 Games (Kotaku, 2/22/2013 3:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | James Cameron's Titanic - Blu-ray Disc Movie Pick (About.com, 9/10/2012 4:00am) |
| In a previous report I outlined what to expect when James Cameron's Epic Titanic, is [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Don't Be Surprised by a Kingdom Hearts 2 HD Remake [Kingdomhearts] (Kotaku, 10/03/2012 9:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | This Complex 3D Heart Simulator Can Run on Just a Laptop (Gizmodo, 11/05/2012 3:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Go Ahead, Roll This 3DS Stylus All Over Your Face! [3ds] (Kotaku, 9/11/2012 8:40am) |
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| (Unranked) | 3D Printed Headphones You Can Build From the Ground Up (Gizmodo, 4/10/2013 6:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | New PlayStation 3 Hack May Be One That Sony Can't Stop (Kotaku, 10/24/2012 10:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Report: The Next PlayStation Will Stream PS3 Games (Kotaku, 2/16/2013 12:46am) |
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 | Sony's Blu-ray MegaChanger hits the streets next month with new ES standalone (Engadget, 7/23/2009 8:00pm) |
When we first got our hands-on the 400 disc MegaChanger pictured above we'd hoped it would be out a little earlier; but never the less the wait is almost over as Sony officially announced plans to release the BDP-CX7000ES in August, for the hard to swallow price of $1,900 -- about $400 less than rumored. The good news is that it does just about everything we can think of, like handle any Blu-ray Disc, DVD or CD with ease, and of course works with the latest codecs delivered via bitstream or LPCM. Now if you just have to have a Blu-ray changer, but wish it was half the price, you can wait a few more months for the BDP-CX960 for $800. You will however have to be willing to forgo things like RS-232 and IR-in, as well as the ES badge. Also shipping in August with the ES MegaChanger is the BDP-S1000ES. This standalone Blu-ray player is at the top of line and for $700 you get just about every feature and spec Blu-ray has to offer, as well as built-in WiFi and a DLNA client. The full details of all three are in the release after the jump.
Continue reading Sony's Blu-ray MegaChanger hits the streets next month with new ES standaloneFiled under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentSony's Blu-ray MegaChanger hits the streets next month with new ES standalone originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Kingdom Hearts Is Getting Remixed in HD for the PS3 [Kingdom Hearts] (Kotaku, 9/20/2012 1:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | Not Even the Olympics Can Make 3DTV Worth It [Olympics] (Gizmodo, 8/02/2012 3:00pm) |
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 | Sony multidisk Blu-ray player hits the shops (the INQUIRER, 9/02/2009 9:21am) |
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| (Unranked) | Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 Xbox 360 online issues resolved in latest patch (Joystiq, 10/26/2013 5:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | Compare the Same Mario Game Running on the Old 3DS and the XL One [Video] (Kotaku, 7/30/2012 6:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Nintendo, Your Mortgage is Due: Where's Our Animal Crossing 3DS? (Kotaku, 12/06/2012 12:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | God of War, Infamous Collections Coming To PS3 August 28 [Sony] (Kotaku, 8/06/2012 2:25pm) |
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 | LG launches affordable Blu-Ray home cinema system (Tech Digest, 10/08/2009 10:31am) |
From LG comes a Blu-Ray based home cinema system. The HB954SP offers Full HD 1080p playback, 1000W of power and 5.1 channel output with five oval satellite speakers. LG's latest system offers one click access to YouTube and and an iPhone/iPod docking/charging station. LG Sound Gallery offers seven sound settings including a night mode to turn off the bass so you do not wake sleeping children. Connections include two HDMI inputs for hook up other devices such as a game console, DVD recorder or HD satellite box. This system will be available from November 2009 from major retailers and independents.
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 | Cuban teams with Dell to offer bundled HDNet Blu-ray content (Engadget, 12/14/2006 3:35pm) |
| Filed under: Desktops, HDTV, LaptopsNow that Dell's riding high on the Blu-ray bandwagon, what more could you ask for when picking up that now-BD-equipped M1710? How about a free flick from Mark Cuban? While we can hear the groaning in the back, ole Mark has decided to plug his very own HDNet by partnering with Dell and tossing in a free Blu-ray title -- "HDNet World Report Special: Shuttle Disc ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Revenues Down a Little, Market Share Static for Blu-ray Disc Week Ending July 6th (Format War Central, 7/16/2008 12:13pm) |
| According to Home Media Magazine, the Blu-ray market share remains at 7% for another week when comparing the top 20 titles versus DVD, for the week ending July 6th. Revenues dropped just below the $8M mark, to $7.86M.
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| (Unranked) | Pez Dispensers With Your Own 3D-Printed Face on Top Are the Best Pez Dispensers (Gizmodo, 1/28/2013 5:03pm) |
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 | Phoenix Entertainment Group To Release Blu-ray Titles (Format War Central, 3/10/2008 5:26pm) |
| Phoenix Entertainment Group and their horror niche label Under the Bed Films are planning to release Blu-ray Disc titles.
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 | JVC pocket camera shoots HD Video (Tech Digest, 10/13/2009 4:39pm) |
JVC has launched its first pocket flash memory camera, the new PICSIO GC-FM1. Combining true eight-megapixel stills and 1080p Full HD video it also offers image stabilisation for minimising camera shake, even when the 4X digital zoom is used, JVC claims. Videos are recorded in the widely-used MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format and stored as .MOV files for easy sharing without the need for time-consuming and potentially damaging conversion. Storage is on SD/SDHC memory cards. To suit individual shooting situations, PICSIO provides four video and still recording modes. About the size of a mobile phone the PICSIO is available in three colours - Black Ice, Blue Steel and Purple Passion and comes with a funky-looking geometric pattern and jewel-like appearance.
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| (Unranked) | Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan Invites You to the 3D World Premiere Screening of "Biohazard: Damnation" (Business Wire, 9/15/2012 11:01pm) |
| TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The full CGI motion picture "Biohazard: Damnation" (English title: "Resident Evil: Damnation") -- based on Capcom's megahit "Resident Evil" video game franchise -- will hit theaters across Japan starting October 27th (Sat). [...] (Read Full Article) |
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| (Unranked) | If I Ever Play Mass Effect On PS3, It Will Have To Be On This Gorgeous Custom Mod (Kotaku, 10/19/2012 4:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Resident Evil: Revelations hits Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U on May 21 (Joystiq, 1/22/2013 4:28pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Intel's Next-Gen Haswell Chipset Will Have 2X More GPU Power Than Ivy Bridge [Guts] (Gizmodo, 9/11/2012 5:06pm) |
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| (Unranked) | The First 3D Printing Photobooth Is Like a Walk-In Shrink Ray (Gizmodo, 11/09/2012 9:40pm) |
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 | Xbox 360 passes PS3 on Japan sales chart on strength of exclusive title (Ars Technica, 11/12/2007 5:46pm) |
| <p>A price drop and big-name release propel the Xbox 360 to higher sales than the PlayStation 3 for one week, but it remains to be seen whether the momentum can be maintained as Sony readies its own price drop.</p><p><a href="http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20071112-xbox-360s-surge-past-ps3-shows-that-exclusive-titles-selleven-in-japan.html">Read More...</a>< ... (Read Full Article) |
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| Refurbished Sharp AQUOS 42" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $1,000 By in hdtv Oct 16 Refurbished Sharp AQUOS 42" 1080p Widescreen LCD telecasting for $1,000 Today only, Second Act offers ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | This Iron Man 2 Blu-Ray Is Your Genius-Billionaire-Playboy-Philanthropist Deal of the Day [Dealzmodo] (Gizmodo, 9/24/2012 7:00pm) |
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 | Don't let retailer's lights distract you from buying the right HDTV (Engadget, 8/10/2009 10:01pm) |
In case you hadn't already learned your lesson and started checking behind the displays while HDTV shopping, the HD Guru points out another element of the in-store experience that throws off buyers (and likely contributes to the LCD vs. plasma choices we find so infuriating): lighting. In case you don't recall from your last trek to a big box superstore, the lighting is quite often stuck on blinding making it nearly impossible to discern any difference in picture quality between televisions, specifically in terms of contrast and black levels (the pictures above are of the same value priced display, at left, under normal home lighting, at right, how it looks under some store lighting setups.) Tested with an illuminance meter, all the stores (except Best Buy's Magnolia showrooms) averaged well above home ambient lighting levels, with Wal-Mart and Costco measuring the highest at 411.66 and 742.77 lux. Still, there's tips on how to get a good idea of a TV's black levels even under those circumstances, plus some choice words left over for the incredible (and useless) dynamic contrast ratio numbers every manufacturer trots out these days, so go ahead and get educated.Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentDon't let retailer's lights distract you from buying the right HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | This Five Year Old Kid Accidentally Got A 3DS Full Of Porn For Christmas (Kotaku, 12/27/2012 10:25pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Here's Your Super HD Version of Crysis 2, People [Crysis] (Kotaku, 10/11/2012 12:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Bravely Default's Inevitable Sequel Will *Probably* Be on the 3DS [Bravely Default] (Kotaku, 10/15/2012 10:20am) |
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| (Unranked) | Sony Didn't Drop the Price of the PS3 So As Not To Upset You [Playstation] (Kotaku, 9/21/2012 1:30am) |
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 | ESRB lists Street Fighter Alpha for PlayStation 3, PSP (Joystiq, 1/07/2008 9:00pm) |
| Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Fighting
Not one to keep secrets, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) has revealed that Street Fighter Alpha is coming to the PlayStation 3 and PSP care of SCEA. Given the platforms, first-party publisher, and relative age of the game, we're going to guess this will be coming as a downloadable title via the PlayStation Network, probably prio ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Netflix, Best Buy deal brings Watch Instantly streaming to even cheaper Blu-ray players (Engadget, 10/21/2009 2:26am) |
Though they've been floating around retail channels for a few weeks, Best Buy and Netflix have finally made official a partnership bringing streaming to the latest Insignia Blu-ray players. The NS-BRDVD3 runs $179, while the NS-WBRDVD edition tosses in WiFi for $20 more, while they won't stream out of the box, a firmware update just made available should add all the . These two keep the (we'll be nice and call it plain) styling of earlier models, and likely live up to the family reputation of "basic Blu-ray playback at a bargain" reported on the second generation of players. Of course, the BD-P1600 offers more features and a nicer reputation at about the same price, but Reward Zone members may want to think twice, with AVS Forum posters mentioning the NS-BRDVD3 can be had for just $99.99 through the 24th. Decisions, decisions. Read - Best Buy and Netflix Announce Partnership to Instantly Stream Movies Over the Internet Via Latest Models of Insignia Blu-ray Disc Players Read - Save $50 On Select INSIGNIA(R) Connected Blu-ray Disc[TM] Players with Netflix [Via AVS Forum]Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentNetflix, Best Buy deal brings Watch Instantly streaming to even cheaper Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | How the Kindle Fire HD Stacks Up to the Competition [Kindle Fire 2] (Gizmodo, 9/06/2012 7:35pm) |
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| (Unranked) | First Look at Final Fantasy XIV's Shortcut System for the PS3 [Final Fantasy] (Kotaku, 10/11/2012 5:15am) |
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 | Wall-E Blu-ray price cut to $14.99 (Punch Jump, 4/06/2009 7:54pm) |
| Retailer Amazon.com on Mon. price cut Disney’s Wall-E Blu-ray disc to under $15 in a new high-definition sale.
On Mon., the Wall-E Blu-ray disc held a sale price of $14.99, 58 percent off the MSRP.
The title was released in Nov. 2008.
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| (Unranked) | A Hot JRPG Sets the 3DS on Fire In This Week’s Nintendo Download (Kotaku, 1/31/2013 2:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Apple's New 3D Maps Are an Apocalyptic Horror Show [Ios 6 Maps] (Gizmodo, 9/19/2012 8:19pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Dig it: Super Motherload comes to PS3 on Nov. 26 (Joystiq, 11/22/2013 12:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Years in Development, This PS3 Game Still Lives. Well, Apparently. [Ni-oh] (Kotaku, 8/08/2012 8:35am) |
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| (Unranked) | Sorry, I Still Haven't Made Dark Cloud 3. Despite Your Requests. (Kotaku, 12/12/2012 3:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Disney Goes Digital First With 'Wreck-It Ralph' (Home Media Magazine, 1/05/2013 12:03am) |
| For the first time Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is debuting a new-release title on digital before disc, releasing Wreck-It Ralph on high-def digital and digital 3D Feb. 12, before the March 5 disc release.
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| (Unranked) | Cartoon Network Needs To Let This Guy Make An Entire Episode Of Adventure Time In 3D (Kotaku, 1/19/2013 3:00am) |
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 | Sharp unveils more eco-friendly LC-32DH57E LCD HDTV (HDTV UK, 9/26/2009 7:58am) |
Sharp has announced the availability of its latest 32-inch LCD high definition TV. The LC-32DH57E features a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 6ms response time, 24p film mode support and automatic volume control, but it also has built-in eco-features. For example, there's Optical Picture Control that adjusts the display's brightness based on the room's ambient light levels, low 90W power usage and 0.6W in standby mode...
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| (Unranked) | Turns Out Bayonetta on PS3 Was a Massive Failure [Bayonetta] (Kotaku, 9/26/2012 2:00am) |
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 | Sony BMG Unveils Dolby TrueHD Support with 'Dave Matthews Live' Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 8/28/2007 2:55pm) |
| Sony BMG has unveiled full specs for 'Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City' Blu-ray, which will include the studio's first-ever support for Dolby TrueHD on a music title. 'Live at Radio... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 3D Video Games Sound as Good as Dead. Good. [3D] (Kotaku, 8/22/2012 3:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | Sharp's New 5-inch HD Display Is Crystal Clear [Sharp] (Gizmodo, 10/02/2012 8:21am) |
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| (Unranked) | Sportsfriends, An Indie Wii Sports Headlined By J.S. Joust, Will Come to PS3 and Computers, If You Pay (Kotaku, 11/08/2012 9:58pm) |
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| (Unranked) | The Xbox 360 and Surface Tablet Fight Each Other, Thanks to Skulls of the Shogun (Kotaku, 12/12/2012 9:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Report: The Next Xbox Will Have a Quad-Core Processor, 8GB Ram, Blu-Ray, Kinect 2.0 and More (Gizmodo, 11/20/2012 4:45am) |
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| (Unranked) | This Week in the Business 'PS3 has a Great Future Ahead of It Over the Next Few Years.' (Kotaku, 11/03/2012 4:01pm) |
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 | Target offers new PS3 hardware deal (Punch Jump, 7/07/2009 3:25pm) |
| Target Corp. stores this week began offering a free controller in a new hardware deal for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3.
In the one-week offer, customers who purchase an 80GB PS3 will receive an extra Dualshock 3 controller at no additional cost.
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 | Sony's big plans for OLED HDTVs may slip to next year (Engadget, 8/17/2009 11:04pm) |
Hope you weren't too attached to the idea of "medium to large" sized OLED HDTVs coming from Sony this year, according to the Wall Street Journal's sources, the company's slipping share of TV sales mean profitability takes precedence over sweet, super slim new displays. Surprised by its inability to sell truckloads of $2,500 11-inch versions CEO Howard Stringer decided to put the project on the back burner, apparently more focused on things like competing in Wal-Mart and implementing cheaper LED technology for its LCDs. With LG also on a timetable that puts us a year or more away from seeing one of these on store shelves in decent sizes, things are up to Samsung to bring it home -- we're waiting.Filed under: HDTVSony's big plans for OLED HDTVs may slip to next year originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | WD TV HD Media Player Hacked and Put to Good Use (eHomeUpgrade, 8/04/2009 6:11pm) |
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I’ve been hearing the quiet rumblings of people hacking their WD TV HD Media Player and making it do all sorts of wild things done with an HTPC. So, I decided to do some investigating. It turns out you can now add a USB Ethernet adapter (compatibility list) for LAN connectivity to the device and [...] (Read Full Article) |
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Just as promised, the (still SD only) Blockbuster OnDemand service is now available on a slew of Samsung hardware via firmware update, while the Internet@TV lineup (LCD and Plasma HDTVs Series 650 and above and LED HDTVs Series 7000) has a brand new toy with the Amazon VOD Yahoo! widget (which does support HD.) Both services offer a slew of rental and/or purchase options for the digital delivery fanatic, though we still hunger for the audio and quality of VUDU plus the all you can eat goodness of Netflix Watch Instantly, of the millions of TVs out there, there's surely someone willing to sift through those menus for the ease of viewing Ghosts of Girlfriends Past without resorting to cable VOD -- or getting up from the couch. The "convenience" goes both ways, since they'll also be able to pick up compatible Samsung blu-ray players at Blockbuster stores, right next to the TiVo section -- check for exact model #s supported in the PR after the break.Continue reading Samsung rolls out Amazon, Blockbuster video store access across HDTVs, HTIBs and Blu-ray players everywhereFiled under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentSamsung rolls out Amazon, Blockbuster video store access across HDTVs, HTIBs and Blu-ray players everywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Best Buy’s Black Friday Deals Include A $200 250 Xbox 360 Bundle, Assassin’s Creed III for $35 and More. (Kotaku, 11/07/2012 3:49pm) |
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LG has announced its new W53 Series of full high definition monitors featuring automatic brightness control technology that should help to reduce eyestrain. The feature automatically optimises the picture settings based on the room's ambient light, much as LG's HDTVs do. As well as making viewing more comfortable, this has the added advantage of reducing power consumption...
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Late Sunday evening (10/11) it was discovered that online retailers and select brick and mortar stores already had the much anticipated WD TV Live HD Media Player in stock and listed for around $119. Unfortunately for Western Digital’s marketing department, the news came out a bit earlier than they would have liked and have had [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Bloomberg Used Incredible 3D-Printed Scissors for a 3D Printing Factory Ribbon Cutting [Image Cache] (Gizmodo, 10/18/2012 6:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Pokemon Mystery Dungeon opens 'Gates to Infinity' on 3DS in March (Joystiq, 12/20/2012 2:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | The 3DS’ Biggest Hits Can Pulled Straight from the Interwebs in This Week’s Nintendo Download [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 10/18/2012 1:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Amazon's 32-Inch HDTV Under $100 Right Now Is The Most-Underrated-Black-Friday Deal of the Day (Gizmodo, 11/24/2012 12:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD ReMIX Looks Great and Plays Just Like the Originals (For Better or Worse) (Kotaku, 12/22/2012 9:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Minecraft Dethrones Call of Duty as the Xbox 360's Most-Played Game (Kotaku, 10/28/2012 7:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | An Iconic Baldur's Gate II Scene, Re-Created In Glorious 3D [Video] (Kotaku, 9/12/2012 8:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | New PS3, New Inafune Game And More of Last Night's Big Tokyo Gaming News [Tgs 2012] (Kotaku, 9/19/2012 1:00pm) |
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| NEW YORK, July 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic , a leader in High Definition flat panel displays, today announced that its 103-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV - the world's largest High Definition Plasma TV on the market today - has been installed in New York's newly renovated City Hall. In addition to the 103- inch Plasma , Panasonic also installed its BD-10A Blu-ray Disc Player for playback of 1080p High ... (Read Full Article) |
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 | Xbox 360 Sky Player down, relaunching 'in phases' today (Joystiq, 10/28/2009 5:00pm) |
While the Xbox 360 Sky Player apparently launched in the UK yesterday as planned, things veered away from the plan almost immediately thereafter. The service was "suspended" shortly after launch, for what must be the best possible problem in Microsoft's eyes: too many subscribers.
"Unfortunately due to the unprecedented levels of simultaneous demand," a statement on Xbox.com reads, "we did not have the capacity to satisfy all service requests and therefore temporarily suspended all access to the service." The service is being reinstated in phases today, presumably with some upgrades in place to deal with the demand. An earlier statement (reproduced on Engadget) specified tomorrow as the target date for the relaunch -- it seems likely that all users will be returned to their regularly scheduled programming then.Xbox 360 Sky Player down, relaunching 'in phases' today originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| (Unranked) | Skyrim: Dawnguard Is Out For Steam, Bethesda 'Not Satisfied' With PS3 Version [Skyrim] (Kotaku, 8/02/2012 9:17pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Let This Borderlands 2 Comparison Video Help You Decide Between the Xbox 360 and PS3 Versions [Borderlands] (Kotaku, 9/18/2012 6:00pm) |
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Now that everything Zune HD is official and available for pre-order, Microsoft has seen fit to loose official specs, putting to rest -- at least until we can do a full hands on -- questions about what to expect from the OLED touchscreen packing device. From dimensions (52.7 mm x 102.1 mm x 8.9 mm, 2.6 oz) to battery life (24 hours for music with wireless off, up to 4 hours of video) and charge time (3 hours, 2 hours to 90%.) While the offical site (incorrectly) currently lists max video res at barely-better-than-DVD 720 x 480, we contacted Microsoft and received the official specs on video support, and if for some reason you needed to hear it again: the Tegra chip is a beast. Ready for HDTV playback when it's plugged into the AV dock, the Zune software supports up to 1280 x 720, 30 frames per second at a max 14 Mbps bitrate for WMV HD and h.264 sources. Confirmed still a bummer? No wireless video streaming from the Zune Video Marketplace, though the specs do indicate that purchases and rentals will work across all three screens, PC, Zune and Xbox 360. Check the corrected specs after the break, now all that's left is getting some alone time with one.Continue reading Zune HD specs fill in the blanks on video format support, battery life and moreFiled under: Handhelds, HDTV, Home EntertainmentZune HD specs fill in the blanks on video format support, battery life and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | EA: Titanfall exclusive to Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC 'for life of the title' (Joystiq, 10/29/2013 11:01pm) |
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| (Unranked) | This Guy Played Video Games on the World's Largest High-Definition Screen. What'd You Do Today? [Jumbo Jumbotron] (Kotaku, 10/04/2012 12:30am) |
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The guys at Gizmodo have posted a video of the upcoming Zune HD functioning in its optional AV dock for HDTV output. Overall, the interface is attractive and functions similarly to what you’d get with a digital media adapter. In the demo you’ll also see how 720p playback works as advertised. I think people’s only [...] (Read Full Article) |
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Look, we've seen an awful lot of HDTVs in our day -- one lap around the average CEDIA show floor makes your local Best Buy look awfully small -- and to this day we've yet to put our peepers on a more stunning set than Mitsubishi's LaserVue HDTV. Sure, it's fat, ugly and expensive, but the image is otherworldly. Before Mitsu can even take the logical next step, a California startup has arisen to introduce what it calls the world's first laser-based 3D HDTV. We're talking 1080p 3D like you've never seen before, with CTO Edmund Sandberg noting that this production is smoother than RealD, Dolby, film and pretty much every other 3D solution. The secret here is in the speed; this set is so fast that the image "no longer needs to flash from one eye to the other," and no flashing should equate to no headaches. Too bad there's no planned release date, but we're still cautiously optimistic for a sneak peek (in addition to the video past the break) at CES 2010.
[Via OLED-Display]Continue reading HDI concocts 100-inch laser-based 3D HDTV, calls rivaling technology child's playFiled under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentHDI concocts 100-inch laser-based 3D HDTV, calls rivaling technology child's play originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
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 | Panasonic in-dash HD nav system & Blu-ray player ready to ship, are you ready for the price? (Engadget, 8/20/2009 2:01pm) |
Don't think you can sell the kids short anymore, keeping the Blu-ray copy at home and taking DVD rips on the road, now that Panasonic is ready to deliver its in-dash Blu-ray player and 7-inch HD screen packing nav unit in September. We got a good peek at these back in April and the specs haven't changed, with the Profile 1.1 Bonus View compatible CY-BB1000D taking care of Blu-ray duties and featuring the same UniPhier guts as the company's line of living room Blu-ray players. The CN-HX3000D is a WXGA 1280x720p 7-inch LED backlit widescreen display ready to play back media via standard HDMI, iPod connector, SD card or its digital TV tuner, powered by Windows Automotive with navigation duties assisted by Google Maps and Yahoo! Japan. The CY-BB1000D is ¥99,750 ($1,057) and the CN-HX3000D is ¥365,400 ($3,872), and both arrive September 10 in Japan. We'll let you decide if around 5 grand is a good price for the in car HD experience (might want to look at custom mounting a DMP-B15, $800 and you can take it with you.)
Read - CYBB1000D Read - CN-HX3000DFiled under: GPS, HDTV, TransportationPanasonic in-dash HD nav system & Blu-ray player ready to ship, are you ready for the price? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | At today's Nintendo Direct, along with a new gameplay trailer, Nintendo has dropped the release date (Kotaku, 4/17/2013 2:27pm) |
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 | Sony TRIMASTER quad-HD LCD multiplies the resolution, and the price, of any home HDTV (Engadget, 10/06/2009 6:03pm) |
Can't wait until December for Toshiba's CELL REGZA LCD? Sony is bringing its own 56-inch 3,840x2160 quad-HD display to market November 1 in Japan. Priced at 6,825,000 ($76,583) including taxes this is clearly for pros only, hence the TRIMASTER name referring to the three elements combined within -- exact color, accurate picture and reliability -- thanks to a RGB LED backlit panel built with incredible picture reproduction and exact calibration (with included software via a connected PC) in mind. While it's cheaper than JVC's $175k 4K projector, unless you're mastering the next Pixar flick, viewing high res satellite imagery or can't live without four HD feeds on one screen even the most well heeled amongst may be better served scouring bargain bins for a used Westinghouse D56QX1 for now.
[Via AV Watch]Filed under: Displays, HDTVSony TRIMASTER quad-HD LCD multiplies the resolution, and the price, of any home HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sony Unveils a Brand New Model of the PS3 [Update: Now With Official Pics] [Sony] (Kotaku, 9/19/2012 4:12am) |
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| (Unranked) | Panasonic Lumix GH3: The Hacker's HD Video Camera Gets Its Bits Juiced [Cameras] (Gizmodo, 9/17/2012 11:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Nintendo Spring Line-Up Brings Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon to 3DS on March 24 (Kotaku, 1/17/2013 1:50pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Skyfall Filmmakers 3D-Printed This Rare Aston Martin So They Wouldn't Damage the Original (Gizmodo, 11/12/2012 2:05pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Borderlands, Assassin's Creed and Tons More Coming to Minecraft's Next Xbox 360 Skin Pack (Kotaku, 3/11/2013 6:42pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Nintendo 3DS XL Review: Bigger Screen, Better 3D, Still Kinda Clumsy [Lightning Review] (Gizmodo, 9/18/2012 6:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | This $50 Stick Turns Any HDTV Into an Android-Powered Smart TV [TV] (Gizmodo, 9/28/2012 8:37am) |
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| (Unranked) | Modern Warfare 3 PS3, Xbox 360 a top 20 ‘Most Wished For’ title (Punch Jump, 5/20/2011 6:25pm) |
| Activision Blizzard Inc.’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 3 and Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox 360 ranked in the top 20 ‘Most Wished For’ game titles at Amazon.com Inc. this week. This week, the Modern Warfare 3 Xbox 360 SKU ranked No. 5 and the Modern Warfare 3 PS3 SKU ranked No. [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Guacamelee! suplexing PS3 and PS Vita April 9th: bit. (Kotaku, 3/26/2013 3:05pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Resident Evil 6’s New Onslaught, Predator and Survival Modes Coming First to Xbox 360 December 18th (Kotaku, 12/05/2012 8:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | We Could Control Future Computers and Video Games Using a 3D Motion Tracking Wristband [Video] (Gizmodo, 10/08/2012 8:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Batman's Morgan Freeman & Catwoman Look Almost as Good as 3D Models as They do in Real Life [Batman] (Kotaku, 8/01/2012 2:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Sony Is Showing Off a 56-Inch Ultra HD OLED TV That Will Probably Melt Your Eyes (Gizmodo, 1/08/2013 1:31am) |
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 | LG Broadband HDTVs First to Get VUDU On-Demand Movie Service (eHomeUpgrade, 7/30/2009 6:18am) |
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| (Unranked) | There's a Dreamy Difference Between High and Low Kingdom Hearts 3D Review Scores [Kingdom Hearts] (Kotaku, 8/01/2012 3:00pm) |
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 | PSA: Microsoft not planning Blu-ray drive for 360 (Joystiq, 10/22/2009 11:55pm) |
Today has seen several reports that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has confirmed a Blu-ray drive accessory for the Xbox 360. The purported revelation came from a Gizmodo interview, during which Ballmer said that 360 owners wanting a Blu-ray player could purchase "Blu-ray drives as accessories."
Clearing the air, Microsoft's Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) has gone on the record saying that the company has "no plans" for a 360 Blu-ray drive, adding that Ballmer was actually referring to Blu-ray drives for PCs. Hryb reiterates -- as did Ballmer -- that the main push for the Xbox 360 will be streaming media, noting specifically that the upcoming Dashboard update will bring instant 1080p streaming, a feature of the Zune Video Marketplace. Now, say it with us (one more time): Blu-ray isn't coming to the Xbox 360.PSA: Microsoft not planning Blu-ray drive for 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| (Unranked) | Looks Like There's a Problem With Borderlands 2's Compatibility Update (This Time on Xbox 360) [Update] [Borderlands] (Kotaku, 10/10/2012 1:45am) |
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| (Unranked) | Let's All Watch a Nintendo 3DS Melt in a Microwave. Then Turn up on Ebay For $2241. [Video] (Kotaku, 8/27/2012 4:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix Makes Kingdom Hearts Look Better and Play Better Than Ever Before (Kotaku, 3/22/2013 11:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Kindle Fire HD Hands On: Pretty Impressive—For the Price [Kindle Fire HD] (Gizmodo, 9/06/2012 7:46pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Sony Says Hacked PS3s Will Be "Terminated Permanently" (Kotaku, 11/14/2012 4:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | A Morning of Pleasantly Surprising 3DS News Direct from Nintendo [Nintendo] (Kotaku, 8/29/2012 1:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Make a Gears of War 3 Designer Happy and Find This Easter Egg [Gears Of War] (Kotaku, 9/03/2012 8:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | How Does the Motorola Droid RAZR HD Compare to the Best Android Phones? [Android] (Gizmodo, 9/05/2012 7:13pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Beloved PC Indie Terraria Reborn on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 [Terraria] (Kotaku, 9/11/2012 2:40pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Murdered: Soul Suspect, Square Enix's Newest Game, Is Out Early 2014 For Xbox 360 And PS3 (Kotaku, 2/20/2013 4:45pm) |
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| (Unranked) | The Kingdom Hearts 'Remix' Is Coming To North America This Fall As A PS3 Exclusive (Kotaku, 2/25/2013 2:05pm) |
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| (Unranked) | The Folks Behind Duke Nukem Forever Want Your Money for a "New" Game [3D Realms] (Kotaku, 9/25/2012 12:30pm) |
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 | VUDU Expands Service to LG BD390 Network Blu-ray Player (eHomeUpgrade, 9/09/2009 7:00pm) |
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| (Unranked) | 3D-Printed Table Lamps Bloom Like Flowers Filled with Light [Design] (Gizmodo, 8/28/2012 12:00am) |
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| (Unranked) | Capcom Harnesses the Power of the Xbox 360 and PS3 to Simulate a Crummy Television [Video] (Kotaku, 10/12/2012 4:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | JVC BlackSapphire 4000 Ears-On: This 55-Inch 3DTV Wants to Kill Your Soundbar [Televisions] (Gizmodo, 10/17/2012 3:33pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Minecraft On Xbox 360 Gets A Big Pile Of Updates, Including Creative Mode [Video] (Kotaku, 10/16/2012 11:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Borderlands 2 Patch For Xbox 360 Fixes Potential Save-Erasing Bug (Kotaku, 11/07/2012 2:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | Metal Gear Rising Cancelled for Xbox 360 in Japan [Metal Gear] (Kotaku, 9/12/2012 8:50am) |
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| (Unranked) | Gaze Upon The Various Shapes Jake Will Take In The 3DS Adventure Time Game [Adventure Time] (Kotaku, 10/18/2012 6:45pm) |
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| (Unranked) | Silent Hill: Revelation 3D: The Kotaku Movie Review (Kotaku, 10/26/2012 1:00am) |
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 | KODAK Theatre HD Player Gets YouTube in HD, a Video Portal, and RSS News Feed Support (eHomeUpgrade, 8/04/2009 4:23am) |
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| (Unranked) | What's More Glorious Than HD Final Fantasy VII? Paper Final Fantasy VII. [Final Fantasy] (Kotaku, 7/27/2012 10:30am) |
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| (Unranked) | Federal Jury Rules Nintendo Infringed On Inventor's Glasses-Free 3D Patent, Awards $30.2 Million [UPDATE] (Kotaku, 3/13/2013 10:58pm) |
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 | Sharp combines its latest LCD improvements in LX series HDTVs (Engadget, 9/30/2009 9:12pm) |
Coming straight out of a brand new 10G production facility in Sakai, Sharp's line of LX HDTVs (in 60-, 52-, 46- and 40-inch sizes) are all sporting the latest in LCD technology with UV²A panels and LED backlighting. Unfortunately, like Sony, these new screens abandon the higher quality RGB LED technology of the pricey XS1 series for cheaper white LEDs. Still, with a price of around $5,000 for a 52-inch compared to the $12,000 sticker shock of the XS1, it's easy to see why the switch was made. Other improvements include a light sensor for auto-calibration, a six speaker (5 speakers on the 40-inch) integrated 2.1 channel sound system with "Duo Bass" subwoofer and the usual assortment of VOD and AQUOS network support in store for Japanese buyers this November. While already available on a few U.S. models expect the new tech to spread across Sharp's U.S. lineup shortly, not to mention Sony and anyone other parties interested in a piece of the company's suddenly expanded manufacturing muscle.
[Via AV Watch & Akihabara News]Filed under: HDTVSharp combines its latest LCD improvements in LX series HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Samsung NX300 Hands-On: This Mirrorless Camera Shoots Realistic 3D Photos and Video From a Single Lens (Gizmodo, 1/03/2013 6:30pm) |
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| (Unranked) | These Xbox 360 Black Friday Deals Include A Fancy White Console, an Exclusive Skylanders Figure and More (Kotaku, 11/16/2012 5:20pm) |
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| (Unranked) | There Will Be Baseball on the Xbox 360; Major League Baseball 2K13 Returns (Kotaku, 1/09/2013 1:08pm) |
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 | California to ban energy-hungry HDTVs? (AfterDawn, 9/19/2009 4:04am) |
According to the LATimes, the California Energy Commission is actively considering banning sales of "energy-hungry" HDTVs, setting a new efficiency standard that will help offset the massive energy use in the state.
If the proposal goes through, sales of all non energy-efficient models will be banned by 2011 and even more strict standards will occur in 2013.
The public has a 45-day period to comment on the proposal, beginning Monday, and approval goes to vote in November. If approved, California's electricity consumption will drop enough to save $8.1 billion USD in 10 years.
If approved, the Consumer Electronics Association says about 25 percent of all HDTVs available will have to be removed from store shelves. The group also notes that any would-be customer could simply drive over a state and buy a non-restricted TV if they choose to however.Permalink | Comments
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| (Unranked) | Nintendo 3DS XL Coming Out in Black in Japan with Monster Hunter Bundle [3ds] (Kotaku, 10/03/2012 2:05am) |
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Providing some competition for Sharp's DX series, Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off of its REAL Series LCD HDTVs, including a set with built-in hard drives and Blu-ray recorders, plus a few more that lack the recording, but throw in super resolution upconversion that claims to make even the worst SD look better than ever. Even if that's just hype, we hope it fares better than the company's ill-fated 120Hz processing. The 37- (1080p) and 32-inch (720p) BHR300 models feature their disc drives in the stand, rather than back-mounted approach of the AQUOS, plus 320GB HDDs, SDHC slot, plus i.LINK and USB connectors that let owners edit video from a camcorder on the TV before saving to disc or hard drive. The MZW300 models are all 1080p, in 40-, 42- and 52-inch sizes, with Diamond Engine Pro IV HD super resolution tech, the latest and most power efficient Diamond panel with 20,000:1 contrast ratio, built in 5.1 Dolby Digital decoder, virtual surround speakers and a talking program guide feature. These hit shelves in Japan in late October ranging in price from ¥350,000 ($3,705) for the LCD-52MZW300 to ¥200,000 ($2,117) for the LCD-32BHR300.Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home EntertainmentMitsubishi unveils REAL line of Blu-ray burning, super upconverting LCDs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments (Read Full Article) |
 | Sony: No plan to launch 3-D support for all PS3 games (Joystiq, 9/05/2009 1:00am) |
Hold on before you run out to buy a new TV! You may have seen the report on Engadget stating that, according to a Sony rep, all PS3 games will run in 3-D with a software update next year. We contacted Sony ourselves to learn more about what sounded like a major megaton to let slip at a trade show. Sony told us that the company is "conducting a technological investigation" of whether it's even possible to do that. As for specifics: "there is no plan for the market launch of this at this time."
If you're dying to look at a 3-D game right now, Engadget also captured a video of Wipeout HD being played in 3-D, which you can see above. For some reason, the 3-D effect doesn't come through when viewed in an embedded video recording -- even with the glasses in front of the lens. Sony really needs to work on that.Sony: No plan to launch 3-D support for all PS3 games originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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 | Mitsubishi shows off 155-inch OLED HDTV (AfterDawn, 10/10/2009 5:32pm) |
Mitsubishi has unveiled a 155-inch OLED TV this week at the CEATEC 2009 event in Japan, showcasing one of the largest displays ever for OLED.
Mainichi Japan says the "OLED display consists of 720 10-centimeter-square OLED blocks that can be rearranged to change the dimensions of the display using Mitsubishi's Aurora Vision LED screens at baseball stadiums."
The screen is also about three times brighter than any current LCD TV. Lifespan is about 200,000 hours.
Being that the OLED blocks are so small means Mitsubishi can create a TV of any size, ranging from the now standard 15-inch TVs to infinity.
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 | NPD predicts PS3 sales to increase by 40-60% post price drop (Joystiq, 8/21/2009 9:30pm) |
The NPD Group, famed tabulator of video game hardware and software sales, says it sees the new $299 price point of PlayStation 3 contributing to a significant sales boost for the system. "We would expect to see in the range of a 40% to 60% unit sales increase when September sales are reported," NPD analyst Anita Frazier told InformationWeek. We'll see how accurate of an estimate that was when the September NPD data hits mid-October.
Frazier added, "The $299 price point is important to getting to a point where the next segment of price-conscious consumers can jump into the market and it most certainly will re-energize sales of the platform." So, basically, a cheaper PS3 will sell better because people are more likely to take the plunge at a cheaper price. We know that analysts get paid to offer their opinions, but this just ... gave us an idea!
"It's our opinion that a $99 price point for PS3 would increase sales by 90 to 100 percent." -- Joystiq
Small, unmarked bills only, please.
[Via IndustryGamers]NPD predicts PS3 sales to increase by 40-60% post price drop originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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| (Unranked) | Retro-Inspired GameDock Turns Your iDevice Into A Game Console, Hits $50K Funding Goal (CrunchGear, 7/30/2012 3:47pm) |
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 | Advanced Powerline Technologies Announces Acquisition of Advanced Intellectual Property for Broadband over Power Line (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 8/25/2005 6:55pm) |
| Advanced Powerline Technologies, Inc., announces the acquisition of certain advanced intellectual property for Broadband over Power Line and Power Line Communications . Advanced Powerline Technologies, Inc., further announced today that it has acquired from three inventors all their rights, title and interest in the most advanced communications network using installed electrical power lines that ... (Read Full Article) |
 | LG has first THX-Certified LCD HDTV (AfterDawn, 7/29/2009 5:21am) |
LG has announced that their LH90 model has become the first THX Display certified LCD HDTV.
According to HighDefDigest "the 240hz capable LH90 features LED backlighting with local dimming for precise picture control and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio ensuring a ridiculously good picture."
Says Peter Reiner, LG VP of marketing: “LG's advanced LED Backlight technology precisely controls the brightness of specific areas of the screen, providing crisper, clearer pictures while using less energy than traditional LCD models.”
The HDTV also has THX Movie Mode, which allows owners auto-adjustments for black levels, colors and signal.
With its impressive specs, the TV is pricey. $1900 USD will get you a 42-inch model and $3200 will get you a 55-inch version.Permalink | Comments
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| (Unranked) | Mass Effect Trilogy Compilation Brings All Three Games to Xbox 360, PC This Fall; PS3 Version Coming Later [Update] [Mass Effect] (Kotaku, 9/26/2012 3:15pm) |
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 | Sharp shows off new LED backlit AQUOS HDTVs (HDTV UK, 7/17/2009 11:48am) |
Earlier this week Sharp announced its latest AQUOS high definition TVs using LED backlighting technology. The LE600 and LE700 both feature Sharp's full-screen white LED backlight system, with the LE600 available in 32, 40 and 46-inch models and the LE700 also as a 52-inch. The ultra brilliant LEDs design includes a unique "double-dome" light amplifier lens and multi-fluorescents, enabling high brightness and colour purity. Furthermore to maximize the LED performance Sharp has developed the AQUOS Colour Engine, a new colour management system that has been developed exclusively to accentuate rich colour tones...
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 | Disney to release 12 more 'Diamond' Blu-ray titles (AfterDawn, 9/13/2009 9:42pm) |
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has announced they will be expanding their Blu-ray 'Diamond Collection', adding 12 new titles including The Lion King, Bambi, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians and Pinocchio.
The 'Diamond' collection is considered the studio's high-end BD line, just like the 'Platinum' collection was for standard DVD.
The releases will be staggered, two per calender year, with Fantasia and Beauty and the Beast set for 2010. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs will be the first Diamond available, hitting shelves on October 6th. Just like the Platinum collection before it, each Diamond title will include a plethora of new bonus features and will only be available in limited quantities for a limited period.
One of the bonus features for Snow WHite, as explained by VideoBusiness is "‘Magic Mirror,’ which the studio touts as its first use of artificial intelligence in a film. The Blu-ray-exclusive technology recognizes viewing patterns and suggests where viewers should go next in the film for an overall personal experience."
“Walt Disney’s gift of telling captivating and engaging stories was matched only by his passion for presenting them in the most spectacular way,” adds Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios. “We are proud to continue his pursuit of excellence with ‘The Diamond Collection,’ which brings the films that are the foundation of our company to audiences of all ages across the globe.”
Bob Chapek, president of Disney’s DVD division, also noted: “We believe that the collection offers consumers the opportunity to enjoy these timeless classics like never before and underlines Disney’s commitment to continue to bring the best quality product and immersive experiences into the home.”Permalink | Comments
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 | VUDU comes to LG broadband HDTVs (AfterDawn, 9/02/2009 2:23pm) |
Owners of LG HDTVs with NetCast Entertainment Access now have access to another source of online video. LG announced an automatic update which adds the Vudu video rental (and purchase) service to LCD models .42LH50, 47LH50 and 55LH50 and plasma models 50PS80 and 60PS80.
If you have one of these TVs (and it is connected to the internet) you should see a VUDU option in the Netcast Interface. LG broadband HDTVs were announced at this year's CES and began selling in June with support for Netflix's Watch Instantly streaming video service already available.
Unlike Netflix, which packages streaming video with online DVD rentals, VUDU uses a pay as you go model. They also give you access to more new movies on the same day they are released on DVD and give you the option to purchase them.Permalink | Comments
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| (Unranked) | Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance: The Kotaku Review [Review] (Kotaku, 7/31/2012 1:00pm) |
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 | Optoma shows off new HD and 3D projectors (HDTV UK, 10/08/2009 9:30pm) |
I'm always pleased when Optoma shows off new products, and it's used CEDIA this year to do just that. As well as the HD82 HD projector which launched in the UK in February, Optoma showed off its new sub-£900 HD20, high-spec ThemeScene HD86, plus a sneak peek at Optoma's new state-of-the-art 3D projectors. HD20 The HD20 is a full 1080p DLP projector but at economy prices. It features 1,700 ANSI lumens brightness, 500:1 ANSI contrast ratio, balanced colour rendition, 29dB noise level, two HDMI inputs and filter-free no maintenance design. Granted, in some settings it won't be powerful enough but it's fine for use in rooms with some ambient light. Optoma also guarantees that image and colour quality will remain as new for at least five years. Available from July priced around £900...
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 | Sony adds PSP copy to Blu-ray discs (AfterDawn, 10/03/2009 9:33pm) |
Sony America has announced that beginning with the upcoming Blu-rays "Godzilla" and "The Ugly Truth," a new feature will allow PSP owners to directly transfer digital copies right from their PS3 instead of from their computers from a separate DVD disc.
“Blu-ray is already known as the best way to watch movies at home, and now SPHE & SCEA are also making it the most convenient way to watch movies on the go,” Sony VP of new business development Rich Marty added, via VB.
Added director of hardware marketing John Koller: The new feature will allow “users to easily take the best in movie and entertainment content on-the-go—all of which is only possible on the PSP and PS3 platforms.”Permalink | Comments
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 | Argentina chooses Japanese ISDB-T standard for High-Definition TV (AfterDawn, 8/31/2009 4:28am) |
Argentina has passed over European and American standards for High-definition television broadcasts, and followed Brazil in opting to adopt the ISDB-T standard for HDTV in the country.
Argentine President Cristina Kirchner made the announcement of its decision to follow Brazil's lead in the region in a highly-competitive market for HDTV broadcasts at a South American summit.
Kirchner ratified a memorandum between the governments of both Argentina and of Japan to introduce the Japanese ISDB-T standard in the country to co-operate together in the sector. Kirchner also signed a cooperation accord on HDTV with Brazil.Permalink | Comments
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 | LG Blu-ray player adds VUDU support (AfterDawn, 9/10/2009 5:46pm) |
LG has announced that their BD390 Blu-ray player will now support VUDU video streaming, following a firmware update.
VUDU offers over 2200 movies and TV shows in SD or 1080p HD and 5.1-channel audio.
The player now supports Netflix, VUDU, CinemaNow and YouTube.
The BD390 has been applauded for fast loading times, 1GB of onboard memory, as well as its ability to play DivX video files off a USB drive.
The BD player retails for $379.99 USD from most retailers.
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 | Guinness Book of Records lists largest HD screen (AfterDawn, 10/01/2009 5:28am) |
The Guinness Book of Records files some of the most interesting and utterly useless records for our entertainment, constantly looking for more weird entries to fill the books each year. A new entry into the Guinness book of records is the awesome High-definition (HD) video screen(s) present above the Dallas Cowboys' football stadium in the United states.
Manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric, the giant four-sided screen has a surface area of about 1058 sq m (11,400 sq ft). "This is probably the most exciting project we've ever been involved with," said Mark Foster of Mitsubishi Electric.
Mitsubishi said the video board is the equivalent size of 3,268 52-inch television sets, packs more than 10 million light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and with all four panels account for, weighs around 600 tonnes.
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 | Paramount To Put Blu-ray First (About.com, 8/03/2009 10:00am) |
| Once an aggressive promoter of the new-defunct HD-DVD format, Paramount Home Video is now turning to Blu-ray as the future of its profit center. Beginning with the upcoming home video release of the film Dance Flick Paramount is trying a new approach where the Blu-ray sales and DVD rental versions will be released several weeks before the standard DVD version is planned to hit store shelves. It is hoped that this strategy will further push Blu-ray Disc player and movie sales, and further solidify its continued growth. Disney is also attempting to take a similar approach. To find out more on how this will affect consumers, check out the report from Video Business.
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 | CinemaNow comes to Funai HDTVs and Blu-ray players (AfterDawn, 10/15/2009 3:48pm) |
Funai and Sonic Solutions have announced a deal which will bring online video to more consumer electronics devices. A client for Sonic's CinemaNow service will be built into an as of yet unspecified selection of HDTVs and Blu-ray players built by Funai.
Funai manufactured brands include Phillips, Sylvania, Magnavox, and Emerson.
Like many online video services CinemaNow video on demand can already be used on a number of devices ranging from PCs and portable media players to blu-ray players
What makes them somewhat unique is their use of Sonic Solution's Qflix, which allows them to sell you DVDs which can burn at home, complete with standard CSS encryption, and don't depend on the continued operation of DRM servers. Unfortunately they do require you to buy a Qflix DVD burner and media.
Hideaki Funakoshi, General Manager of DVD Division, AV Management HQ of Funai, said "We view the inclusion of Roxio CinemaNow technology powering convenient access to high-quality entertainment as an important driver for consumer adoption of our next-generation devices."Permalink | Comments
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 | Philips shows off 3D 21:9 HDTV (AfterDawn, 9/08/2009 2:55am) |
Philips has announced during the recent IFA event that they will be the latest company to go 3D, adding the third dimension to their Philips Cinema 21:9 HDTV.
"The technology is ready, but the content is not there yet," said Philips Consumer Lifestyle CEO Andrea Ragnetti. "It has to be based on what consumers really want and currently it is not clear if consumers actually want to wear glasses to watch TV or want it without."
A different spokesperson did add that "3D TV is the ultimate dream for consumers", and Philips decision follows that of Sony and Panasonic.
One glaring difference however, is that Philips is said to be favoring strereoscopic glasses, instead of active shutter glasses like its rival brands.
The TV is still in prototype but will be available when the content is there.Permalink | Comments
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 | New Sony Blu-ray player adds online streaming services (AfterDawn, 9/10/2009 8:48pm) |
Sony's latest Blu-ray player, the BDP-N460, will add for the first time, streaming video and audio, from Netflix, YouTube and Slacker.
The company does note however that regardless of what TV you have attached the wireless will work better with a Linksys WET610N Ethernet-to-Wi-Fi bridge.
The player has oboard decoding of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, is BD-Live compliant, and will output HDMI Deep Color. The player can read photos and MP3s off USB drives and will upscale DVDs and AVCHD videos.
The BDP-N460 will begin shipping in October, with a price tag of $250 USD, the same price as other BD players with similar specs, and $50 cheaper than the PS3.
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 | Microsoft lifts Xbox 360 minimum 720p, anti-aliasing mandate for devs (Joystiq, 9/02/2009 11:45pm) |
In a column published today on Develop, Black Rock Studio (Pure, Split/Second) technical director David Jeffrries revealed that Microsoft has removed an item from its TCRs (Technical Certification Requirements) that stated all Xbox 360 games must run at a minimum of 1280x720 (720p) resolution if the system is in HD mode. According to Jeffries, this was done earlier this year so that developers could be "free to make the trade-off between resolution and image quality as we see fit."
TCRs are technical "rules" that all games developed for a given platform must adhere to in order to be certified for release. Of course, some games that have skirted this specific TCR have still been allowed on the system; the most notable being Microsoft's own Halo 3, which runs at 1152x640 (progressive).
Joystiq has confirmed with a trusted source familiar with Microsoft's TCRs that Jeffries' claim is legit. Not only that, but, as of March 2009, Xbox 360 developers are no longer required to utilize full-screen anti-aliasing in their games. The elimination of both requirements is especially noteworthy since the console maker had touted that all 360 games would run at a minimum of 720p with at least 2x FSAA since before the hardware launched.
As Jeffries points out in his column, 1280x720 isn't necessarily the "starting point" for HD on many displays and that it's not nearly as crucial as anti-aliasing. It's not clear if the back-tracking on Microsoft's part was due to pressure from the development community or not, but we can probably all agree that, as long as a game looks great, it doesn't really matter how its creators got there. Does it?Microsoft lifts Xbox 360 minimum 720p, anti-aliasing mandate for devs originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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 | Sonic brings HD streaming to CinemaNow (AfterDawn, 8/03/2009 12:42am) |
Sonic Solutions has announced that they will finally be bringing HD streaming to its Roxio CinemaNow online video service, using a new technology dubbed Sonic CineVision Adaptive HD which the company promises will make films look Blu-ray-esque in 1080p full HD.
Sonic's competitors, such as iTunes, Amazon, VUDU, and Sony have all had HD streaming or downloads for some time now.
CineVision Adaptive HD will also be available "as part of the company’s CineVision Master Encoding system" says TWICE, "enabling others to maximize the quality of streaming video content."
The CineVision Master Encoding system is used in current Blu-ray production, so the company says the streaming quality will be second to none.
Adds CinemaNow executive VP of strategy Mark Ely: “Consumers not only want instant access to new Hollywood hit movies on their connected TVs and Blu-ray players, they want it in HD.”Permalink | Comments
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 | Create disc with all Windows Updates - Save YouTube HD videos (AfterDawn, 9/13/2009 10:27pm) |
We've been working on updating some of our stone-age guides (yes, we get the complaints ;-) ) and adding a few new ones as well, for anyone who is interested. Decided just to mention a couple here that were written as a result of recommendation. The first one uses a freeware utility to download Windows Updates for any Windows OS after 2000 (not 7 just yet), make an ISO and burn to disc.
The disc (or alternatively USB) will provide an automated install then on a Windows machine. It's a very useful program if computer repairs are part of your business. It also can download all updates for Microsoft Office 2000, XP, 2003 or 2007 and automate the installation.
Read: Create DVD with all Windows & Office Updates
The second is just an update to a simple guide for saving YouTube videos to your hard drive. I had been asked about saving YouTube HD videos and remembered a simple JavaScript bookmark I had set just to do that, so I added it as a second page to the guide. I looked for the original source but found it has been scattered pretty far across the Internet, so I couldn't find it anymore (so kudos, whoever you are).
Read: How to save YouTube videos (incl. HD) to HDD
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 | iTunes 9 to bring Blu-ray support, iPhone App management? (AfterDawn, 8/09/2009 5:44am) |
According to sources speaking to BoyGeniusReport, the upcoming iTunes 9.0 software update will include Blu-ray support and iPhone App management, along with social networking integration.
Blu-ray support would be a welcome addition, and the App management would allow users to connect their iPhone or iPod Touch and visually manage the apps.
Social networking integration would allow easy access to Twitter, Facebook and Last.fm.
For now, this is rumor and Apple has not confirmed or denied any of the details or a release date for iTunes 9.
App management, via TechCrunch:
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 | Microsoft denies Blu-ray on Xbox 360 (AfterDawn, 10/25/2009 9:18pm) |
Earlier this week we reported that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made comments that implied that the company would be bringing Blu-ray accessories to the Xbox 360.
At the time, the notoriously tongue-tied Ballmer had said: "Well I don't know if we need to put Blu-ray in there -- you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories."
The company has since released a statement denying the rumor and adding that Ballmer was speaking instead of PC accessories.
"During an interview yesterday, Steve Ballmer was asked about Blu-Ray and the Xbox 360. I wanted to clear something up. Steve was referring to Blu-Ray accessories for the PC. As we have said in the past, we have no plans to introduce a Blu-Ray drive for the Xbox 360. In fact, the future of home entertainment starts very soon when Xbox 360 becomes the first and only console to offer instant-on 1080p streaming HD movies. With a library of thousands of TV shows and movies to choose from, Xbox 360 owners can instantly watch the movies they want, when they want, in the highest form of high definition," says the post on MajorNelson.
That should put the Blu-ray on Xbox 360 argument to rest, at least for the time being.Permalink | Comments
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 | BBC wants to lock-down Freeview HD content (AfterDawn, 9/18/2009 7:01am) |
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has appealed to regulator Ofcom to be allowed to use encryption on Freeview HD data to prevent piracy. Of course, the request was immediately criticized as under licensing rules, the BBC is not allowed to encrypt video or audio streams. However, the BBC is requesting it be allowed to encrypt the data associated with TV listings, which in effect will stop set-top boxes from decoding TV content.
"We are committed to ensuring that public service content remains free to air i.e. unencrypted," the broadcaster said in a statement. "However, HD content holders have begun to expect a degree of content management on the Freeview HD platform and therefore broadcasters have recognised that a form of copy protection is needed."
A vocal critic of the plan is Labour MP Tom Watson, who says the plan results in limiting consumer choices. "In an attempt to satisfy the fears of powerful rights holders, the BBC will prohibit millions of people from programming their existing set top boxes," he in a blog entry. "If implemented this will make it difficult to view or record HDTV broadcasts with free software. Where's the consumer interest in that settlement?"
Under the new system, only trusted manufacturers would be offered the decryption keys for the HD data. Many set-top-boxes use open source software such as Linux to bring down costs, and critics say that the BBC's request will hit these boxes, because DRM is incompatible with open source software. As a result, it would be more difficult for producers of the boxes to get the necessary permissions from the BBC.Permalink | Comments
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 | NPD says Blu-ray going mainstream next year (AfterDawn, 9/26/2009 6:33pm) |
According to a new NPD analysis, Blu-ray will finally break into the mainstream in 2010, especially as prices continue to drop.
The company researched consumers using Blu-ray set-top boxes (not including the PS3) in February 2008 and in August of this year, and the figures clearly showed that BD is out of the "early adopter" phase and into the "dreamers" phase which is the group that wants the new technology but are "deterred by price."
Regardless, NPD says falling prices, strong holiday sales, and a slowing uptrending economy will finally push Blu-ray from "niche" technology to "mainstream."
In the 2008 study, over 64 percent of users were early adopters, which only account for 20 percent of the entire market. By August however, the number had been reduced to 38 percent, and replaced by "dreamers" and "sensibles," a group full of middle aged families who like the technology but waited some time before investing. Those two groups account for over 40 percent of the entire market.
“In the last year, we have made great strides toward becoming mainstream, but we’re not quite there yet,” ntoes NPD analyst Russ Crupnick, via VB. “But going into the holiday season, we are seeing a combination of fairly reasonable price points on hardware and a lot of content. By February, after the holidays, it’s going to quickly look more and more mainstream. We are on that path.”
There are however still a decent amount of "late adopters" who do not care for the technology or are neutral. Neutral consumers are at 17 percent while "anti-tech" (users that frankly hate Blu-ray) are at 7 percent.Permalink | Comments
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 | PS3 buyers using console for gaming over Blu-ray, says NPD (AfterDawn, 10/19/2009 12:35am) |
Despite Sony's marketing team deciding to change the focus of the PS3 more to the console's movie downloading and Blu-ray capabilities, it appears consumers are still purchasing the system mainly for gaming.
Last August, the NPD Group released a study that showed that about 37 percent of PS3 owners had never once watched a Blu-ray film on their system. The second edition of the study was released recently, and the number hardly changed, moving down to 34 percent.
NPD did note however that the number of PS3 owners watching Blu-ray was higher then PS2 owners watching DVDs at the same point in the console's life cycle.
“It’s at a fairly high level, where it took years for PS2 owners to use [that console] for DVD,” NPD analyst Russ Crupnick added, via VB. “Most PS3 people think of it as a gaming device, but there is a reasonable level of awareness and intended use for Blu-ray.”
The new study gave the following figures to the question of why PS3 owners had purchased the console:
58 percent - Mostly to play games
34 percent - For games and movie, equally
8 percent - Mostly movies
NPD also noted that PS3 owners who have had their machines for a couple of years of more tend to buy more Blu-rays over standard definition DVDs and vice versa for newer owners.
“Newer owners are somewhat more oriented to DVD than Blu-ray,” Crupnick says. “The later you get into an adoption cycle, the more you’re not getting the super aficionado. These are people who are tougher to convince about the benefits of Blu-ray and who are sensitive to price.”Permalink | Comments
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 | Toshiba introduces first Cell-powered HDTV (AfterDawn, 10/05/2009 10:24pm) |
Toshiba has unveiled their first HDTV to use the extremely powerful PS3 Cell processor today during the CEATEC event in Japan, and the TV packs a serious punch.
Besides the processor, the 55-inch REGZA 55X1 includes LED-backlighting, 240Hz refresh rate, and dynamic contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1. The Cell processor also allows for improved image quality, stronger colors, enhanced brightness balance and a "luminance of 1250cd/m²."
The TV also has a 7-speaker sound bar, and has DLNA support as well as a built in HD web browser created by Opera.
More notably, the HDTV has a 3TB HDD allowing users to record up to 26 hours of 1080p content from 8 channels, at the same time. As pictured below, the Regza can also display 8 channels at the same time, with no delay when switching between stations.
Toshiba also dropped word that they plan to use the Cell processor in an upcoming TV that will upconvert 1080p films to 3840 x 2160.
The TV will leave a dent in your wallet however, and is retailing for 1 million yen in Japan (about $11,000 USD) and Toshiba says it anticipates 1000 sales before release in North America next year.
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 | Rumor: Apple entering the HDTV market in 2011 (AfterDawn, 8/22/2009 3:02am) |
According to a new Piper Jaffray note this week, analyst Gene Munster says he expects Apple to eventually get into the HDTV market providing a full home entertainment system alongside the Apple TV media device.
Additionally, Munster says that a new, updated Apple TV is coming before Christmas, including DVR and a monthly sub to iTunes TV shows.
"We believe Apple is exploring a subscription-based offering for its TV content in iTunes," says Munster, via The Street. "Apple could leverage its deep library of content with many network and cable channel content owners to provide unlimited access to a sub-library of its TV shows for a standard monthly fee."
Adds Apple COO Tim Cook of the Apple TV:
"It is clear that the movie rental business has really helped Apple TV and there are more and more customers that want to try it," he says, noting that sales were up 300 percent year-on-year. "We're going to continue to invest in it, because we fundamentally believe there is something there for us in the future."
As for the HDTV, Munster expects a 2011 debut, and the completion of a full Apple home entertainment center.
"The device would push Apple further into the digital living room with interactive TV, music, movie, and gaming features," he added. "Such a device would command a premium among a competitive field of budget TVs."Permalink | Comments
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 | Toshiba unveils Blu-ray player, price, specs (AfterDawn, 9/05/2009 2:32am) |
Via a press release today, Toshiba has put the final nail in HD DVD's coffin, unveiling their first Blu-ray player, the BDX2000.
The full specs read as follows:
* BD-Live(TM) (Profile 2.0)
* 1080p/ 24 fps Full HD Video Output
* AVCHD Playback
* Toshiba REGZA-LINK(R) (HDMI-CEC)
* Support for enhanced audio formats from Dolby(R) True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential(TM) Playback
* Bonus View
* SD Card Slot
* ENERGY STAR(R) Certified
"Toshiba is a technology leader in high definition products," says Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Digital A/V Group. "From listening to our consumers we know they demand access to full high definition content. With the introduction of our BDX2000 we are offering consumers what they want with a breath-taking HD viewing experience to meet the needs of today's home theater."
The REGZA-LINK, much like how Sony does with Bravia TVs, allows for users to connect a Regza HDTV to the Blu-ray player via HDMI, and then control both from one single remote controller. It's unclear what formats the player can read off the SD cards, but standard MP3, WMA, JPEG and AVI should not be a problem.
The player will hit stores in November and have $249.99 MSRP.
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 | Netflix CEO Hastings speaks about YouTube, iPhone, Xbox 360 (AfterDawn, 9/23/2009 4:09am) |
During an interview with Reuters, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings spoke out about the future of the physical DVD, as well as Netflix's plans for the iPhone, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and possible competition from YouTube
The interview in its entirety:
Reuters: What will Netflix subscribers gain from the improvements in the recommendation system?
Hastings: ItÂ’s doubling the quality of our movie recommendation and that helps our subscribers get more enjoyment from movies. Because more often they love the movie they watch. More often the movies recommended will will turn out to be movies that you love. If you watch a couple of movies and donÂ’t like many, you start to watch (sports and other programming). If every movie is incredible, you start to watch more.
Reuters: Netflix video streams on MicrosoftÂ’s Xbox Live system. What about the PS3 and Wii?
Hastings: Eventually we want to be on all the game consoles, all the Blu-ray players, all the Internet TVs. So we are working in parallel with all of those efforts. Currently our Xbox deal is exclusive and we havenÂ’t characterized it more than that.
Reuters: Any plans to work in partnership with Apple and the iPhone?
Hastings: itÂ’s something thatÂ’s likely to come over time. But nothing in the short term. (With) movie watching, we are not focused on mobile yet, but (instead) on the TV, on Blu-ray and on the video game consoles. We will get to mobile eventually, including the iPhone.
Reuters: What of YoutubeÂ’s potential movie service?
Hastings: I think there will be a lot of competition in this market: Hulu, Apple, Amazon, Youtube, Blockbuster. Internet video is a huge opportunity. And there will be a lot of people engaged, and that is going to be great for the consumer. All of us are going to innovate and compete with each other and provide more and more value to the consumer.
Reuters: How far along are we on the transition to all digital video watching?
Hastings: There will be people doing DVD-by-mail in 15 or 20 years, so I think DVD will last a long time. Our best guess is that DVD will peak for us in 5 or so years. But it is continuing to grow. And the streaming is exploding. So we are getting nice growth in the DVD side and huge growth on the streaming side.
Reuters: What do you make of BlockbusterÂ’s store closing plan?
Hastings: Blockbuster and Redbox really compete on doing the inexpensive new releases, and we are much more the streaming and the catalog. Their closings donÂ’t really benefit us. It will benefit Redbox more than it does us.
Reuters: Have you been approached about an acquisition or partnership?
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 | Homegrown CBHD discs outsell Blu-ray by 3-1 margin in China (Ars Technica, 8/02/2009 8:00pm) |
A Japanese TV station broke a major piece of news on the progress of China Blue High Definition (a China-grown competitor to Blu-ray) in the China market last week, but the English-language technology press, through a translation mistake, misreported the news. It turns out that CBHD penetration in China appears to have hit a staggering 30 percent, in only a few months on the market.
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 | PS3 Slim all but official with leaks, rumors, and scans galore (Ars Technica, 8/05/2009 2:33pm) |
The talk of a slimmed down version of the PlayStation has been around for a long time, with our favorite inside source laying down the timeline for the system as well as what would happen before the hardware's launch. It looks as if more and more of the prophecy is coming true, with a new mountain of evidence pointing towards the upcoming release of new PS3 hardware.
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 | WD intros WD TV Live HD Media Player (AfterDawn, 10/13/2009 6:04pm) |
Western Digital has officially launched its WD TV Live HD Media Player today, offering full HD playback from external drives via your HDTV.
Full specs are very interesting:
Full-HD video playback and navigation - up to 1080p -
This is the real thing; Full-HD 1080p playback. Sit back and enjoy the spectacular picture quality of brilliant high definition video and the crystal-clear sound of digital audio. Use the included remote control to make your entertainment choices using our crisp, animated navigation menus.
Play a wide variety of file formats -
WD TV Live supports a wide variety of the most popular file formats. No need to spend time transcoding.
Play videos, music and photos from the Internet on your big screen TV -
Explore and watch YouTube videos and Flickr pictures on the big screen. Rock out to thousands of radio stations via Live365 and discover new music with Pandora radio.
Access files anywhere on your home network -
Play movies, music, and photos from any PC or drive on your home network. The Ethernet port connects this player to your home network through a wired connection or via popular, supported WiFi adapters (sold separately).
Turn your USB drive into an HD media player -
Play content from most popular USB drives, and digital cameras, camcorders, and portable media players that can be recognized as mass storage devices. Optimized for My Passport portable hard drives.
Collect without limits -
There's no limit to the size of your media collection; just add more USB drives for more space.
Play media seamlessly from multiple USB drives -
Two USB ports on the player let you connect multiple USB storage devices and access them simultaneously. Our media library feature collects the content on all the drives into one list sorted by media type.
Transfer files easily -
Copy, move or delete files stored on a USB drive, a network drive, your camcorder, or a camera to the attached USB drive using the on-screen menus.
Show photos and movies directly from your digital camera or video camera -
Works with digital cameras, digital video cameras, in fact, any digital imaging device that supports Picture Transfer Protocol.
File Copy
Copy files between USB drives
HDMI 1.3, composite video and component video output -
The HDMI port lets you connect to the highest quality HDTV or home theater. Additional composite (RCA), and component outputs ensure compatibility with virtually all television sets.
SPDIF digital output -
The optical audio output sends digital signals to your AV receiver for the best surroundsound experience.
Access media files on your home network -
WD TV Live supports a direct Ethernet connection or a USB attached wireless connection to your home network. Click here to view compatible wireless-ready USB adaptors.
Ultra-compact design -
Fits easily into your entertainment center.
The player retails for $120 USD.
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 | Week in Microsoft: Zune HD final details confirmed (Ars Technica, 8/15/2009 3:00pm) |
Let's look back at the week that was in Microsoft news:
Zune HD 16GB is $220, 32GB is $290, coming on September 15: Microsoft has finally confirmed that the Zune HD 16GB will cost $220 and that the 32GB version will cost $290. The device is set for release on September 15, 2009.
Zune HD specs reveal battery life estimates, format support: Microsoft has finally released the technical specifications for the Zune HD. We've got details on dimensions, included accessories, battery life, and format support.
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 | Movie studios again demand HDTV disabling powers from FCC (Ars Technica, 9/02/2009 11:22am) |
Hollywood's bid to force a yet-to-be-agreed-upon number of households to buy new home theater gear is back in business. The Motion Picture Association of America has once again asked the Federal Communications Commission for the right to selectively control output streams to the TV entertainment systems of consumers. "The pro-consumer purpose" (!) request "is to enable movie studios to offer millions of Americans in-home access to high-value, high definition video content," three MPAA biggies explained during a meeting they held with seven FCC Media Bureau staffers last Thursday.
Consumer groups, electronics makers, pro-consumer bloggers, and consumers, it should be noted, think this idea is a very stinky dog. So did former FCC Chair Kevin Martin. But that does not seem to dissuade the MPAA, whose principals just can't seem to let the issue go. What's interesting about the group's latest filing, however, is that it effectively concedes that the output changes it wants could, in fact, hobble some home video systems.
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