 | MGM Adds 'Golden Gun,' 'License to Kill' to Blu-ray Bond Library (High-Def Digest, 2/26/2009 11:30pm) |
| MGM has announced two new additions to its growing James Bond Blu-ray collection, setting a mid-May arrival for 'License to Kill' and 'The Man with the Golden Gun.' Though largely considered two of the... ... (Read Full Article) |
| The Real James Bond Comes to Blu-ray October 21 [James Bond] (Gizmodo, 6/18/2008 7:40pm) |
| The best (read: Sean Connery) James Bond is finally coming to Blu-ray when six older Bond flicks are released later this year. Dr. No, From Russia With Love, Thunderball, For Your Eyes Only, Live and... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Bond 50: 22-Film James Bond 007 Blu-ray Collection Review (Big Picture Big Sound, 10/10/2012 7:29pm) |
| All 22 Bond films in one handsome boxed set. All the cars. All the gadgets. All the Bond girls. What more do you need? (No, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | James Bond HD channel launching in the UK (HD-Report, 8/07/2012 4:52pm) |
| Sky will launch a dedicated James Bond HD channel for the entire month of October, the UK’s Pocket-Lint reports. The channel will broadcast all 22 of the past Bond films from Dr No (1962) to Quantum of Solace (2008), as well as the [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | James Bond On FilmFest HD In June 2006 (Commander Bond, 6/17/2006 9:21am) |
| Ready for a new James Bond film marathon? 007 fans will be able to enjoy the classic films in high-definition throughout June 2006. Home Theater reports that FilmFest HD, a VOOM HD network, is showing a month-long marathon of 17 James Bond films. ... (Read Full Article) |
| More Bond for Blu-ray: Licence to Kill & Man With The Golden Gun (Big Picture Big Sound, 3/20/2009 2:13am) |
| MGM and Fox will soon add two more Bond flicks for your Blu-ray collection.
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| (Unranked) | HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Bond 50' Blu-ray $149.99 at Amazon! (High-Def Digest, 9/22/2012 6:09pm) |
| The massive James Bond box set arriving next week is now fifty percent off at Amazon!! The online retailer is now selling 'Bond 50' on Blu-ray for only $149.99 (50% off suggested retail price). This [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Bond 50: Celebrating Five Decades of Bond 007 (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 10/10/2012 6:51pm) |
Fox/MGM
Action
$199.99 22-DVD set, $299.99 23-disc Blu-ray set
Not rated.
Stars Sean Connery, Roger Moore, George Lazenby, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig.
While James Bond would make his debut in a [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Bond 50: Blu-ray Collection spotted for $99 (HD-Report, 11/24/2012 3:29pm) |
| We just spotted Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection at Amazon for only $99. List-priced at $299, this could be the Blu-ray deal of the year! ‘Bond 50′ is the most comprehensive James Bond film collection to date, with a total of 23 [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Six Classic Bond Titles To Hit Blu-ray this October (High-Def Digest, 6/18/2008 10:00pm) |
| MGM/Fox today officially announced the first next-gen release of a half-dozen James Bond catalog titles, which will hit Blu-ray this October in newly-remastered special editions. Spanning several Bond... ... (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) | Blu-ray Highlights for February 12th, 2013 (High-Def Digest, 2/12/2013 6:00pm) |
| This week belongs to Bond, James Bond, as the franchise's biggest and (arguably) best entry to date comes to Blu-ray. If that doesn't do it for you, some other new titles will also compete for your [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Bond HD Channel Launching in the UK (Electronic House, 8/10/2012 2:04pm) |
| Sky will start showing all 22 James Bond movies in HD in early October.
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| (Unranked) | ‘Bond 50′ Complete Collection releases to Blu-ray Disc & DVD (HD-Report, 9/25/2012 7:35am) |
| Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection has released to Blu-ray Disc and DVD. The collection contains all James Bond films from Dr. No through Quantam of Solace, and even leaves a space in the box for the upcoming 23rd franchise film SKYFALL. [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | James Bond stunt Aston Martin made in giant 3D printer (CNET Blogs, 11/13/2012 6:48pm) |
| "Skyfall" filmmakers dropped some of their $150 million-plus budget on 3D-printed scale replicas of Bond's classic Aston Martin DB5. (Read Full Article) |
| James Bond Blu-ray Collection Three-Pack Vol. 2 (Big Picture Big Sound, 10/21/2008 7:02am) |
| Get three classic 007 films together in this Blu-ray bundle that gives you the best of Sean Connery and a taste of Roger Moore.
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| (Unranked) | Best Buy Offering UFC Pay-Per-View Discount With ‘Boom’ Blu-ray Purchase (Home Media Magazine, 2/04/2013 7:18pm) |
| Best Buy Co. is offering a $10 credit to UFC 157, the Feb. 23 Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-view event, with the Blu-ray Disc purchase of wrestling comedy, Here Comes the Boom, starring Kevin James and Selma [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | HDD Deal of the Week: 'Bond 50' Blu-ray $129.99 at Amazon! (High-Def Digest, 2/10/2013 8:00pm) |
| In honor of Skyfall' hitting stores this week, Amazon is serving up the boxed set of all the other Bond films for nearly sixty percent off! The online retailer is now selling 'Bond 50' on Blu-ray for [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Contest: Win 'Skyfall' on Blu-ray! (High-Def Digest, 2/25/2013 5:30pm) |
| This week, High-Def Digest is giving away one of the biggest Blu-ray releases of the year, the James bond extravaganza 'Skyfall'. For your chance to win a copy, head over to the blog to participate [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Skyfall' Blu-ray Cover Art Revealed (High-Def Digest, 11/21/2012 12:00am) |
| There's no date or info yet, but you can catch an early glimpse at the preliminary artwork for the latest James Bond flick bound for Blu-ray sometime in 2013. In an early announcement to retailers, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | View to a Kill, A (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 11/05/2012 7:39am) |
MGM
Action
$19.99 Blu-ray (Target Exclusive)
Rated 'PG.'
Stars Roger Moore, Christopher Walken, Tanya Roberts, Grace Jones, Patrick Macnee, Alison Doody, Willoughby Gray, Desmond Llewelyn, Robert Brown, Lois [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Kill 'Em All' Blu-ray Announced (High-Def Digest, 10/25/2012 4:00pm) |
| Raimund Huber’s non-stop martial arts action film will be unleashed on Blu-ray in December In an early announcement to retailers, Well Go USA is prepping 'Kill 'Em All' for Blu-ray on December 11. [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Rockstar Completes the Set With 'Manhunt' on PS3 (High-Def Digest, 5/10/2013 3:30pm) |
| 'Manhunt' joining the PS2 Classics lineup next week. Rockstar Game has announced that 'Manhunt' is coming to the PS3. The game, which puts player in the kill-or-be-killed world of James Earl Cash is [...] (Read Full Article) |
| 'To Kill a King' Headed to Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 12/12/2007 7:00pm) |
| Reaching all the way back to the 17th century for their latest high-def release, Starz Home Entertainment will debut the British drama 'To Kill a King' on Blu-ray this February. An epic retelling of the... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 007 Legends PS3 gets exclusive Skyfall characters for multiplayer (Joystiq, 10/17/2012 7:00am) |
Eurocom's re-imagining of select James Bond films, 007 Legends, has some exclusive content on the PS3. MI6 field agent Eve and assassin Patrice from next month's Skyfall film are both [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Skyfall' Blu-ray in February? (High-Def Digest, 1/03/2013 5:00pm) |
| The Blu-ray release date for the latest James Bond film could be in February instead of March! As previously reported, it was rumored that MGM was preparing 'Skyfall' for Blu-ray release on March 12, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| MGM to 'Never Say Never Again' on Blu-ray this March (High-Def Digest, 1/21/2009 5:00pm) |
| More Bond is coming to Blu-ray, with MGM setting a late-March high-def debut for 'Never Say Never Again.' Featuring Sean Connery in his highly-publicized return to Bond, but produced outside the Eon fold,... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | ‘Bond 50′ on Blu-ray back to $149 (HD-Report, 11/16/2012 5:11pm) |
| MGM's Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection on Blu-ray has dropped back down to $149 on [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Dr. No Returns to Theaters for 50th Birthday as Bond 50 Blu-ray Boxed Set is Released (Big Picture Big Sound, 9/20/2012 6:22am) |
| The original Bond is coming back to theaters, for an exclusive, one-night [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (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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| Amazon discounts Bond Blu-ray titles to $14.99 (Punch Jump, 4/01/2009 3:39pm) |
| Retailer Amazon.com this week discounted Bond Blu-ray titles to under $15 in a new high-definition sale. ... (Read Full Article) |
| BSkyB sells three-part bond (Reuters.co.uk, 10/14/2005 4:19am) |
| LONDON (Reuters) - Satellite TV company BSkyB on Thursday raised just over 1 billion pounds by selling a three-part bond in its first visit to the debt markets since 1999, sources familiar with the deal said. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | Rogue Finds James Cameron's Sanctum (Coming Soon, 10/13/2006 6:51am) |
| Rogue Pictures has made a deal with James Cameron to co-write and produce James Cameron's Sanctum , a live-action drama to be shot next spring in high-definition 3-D. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Blu-ray Box Set Bargains: 50% Off Bond 50, 65% off X-Men Complete Collection (Big Picture Big Sound, 9/25/2012 3:39am) |
| Amazon has both of these blockbuster franchises on sale, with sets selling for a fraction of the list [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | HDD Black Friday Blitz: 'Bond 50' Blu-ray $129.99 at Amazon! (High-Def Digest, 11/18/2012 7:53pm) |
| Early Black Friday birds can already save nearly sixty percent on the 007 collection at Amazon! The online retailer is now selling 'Bond 50' on Blu-ray for only $129.99 (57% off suggested retail [...] (Read Full Article) |
| BSkyB sells three-part $1.8 bln bond-sources (Reuters.co.uk, 10/13/2005 5:49pm) |
| LONDON (Reuters) - Satellite TV company BSkyB on Thursday raised just over 1 billion pounds by selling a three-part bond in its first visit to the debt markets since 1999, sources familiar with the deal said. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Spelunker HD update and DLC will kill you starting August 28 (Joystiq, 8/24/2012 7:50pm) |
| Spelunker HD - the PSN game from Tozai Games about an extraordinarily fragile cave explorer, not the XBLA game Spelunky that was partially [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Fox: ‘Bond 50’ Best-Selling Blu-ray Box Set in 2012 (Home Media Magazine, 12/13/2012 2:59pm) |
| Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Dec. 13 said Bond 50 is the top-selling Blu-ray Disc box set of 2012, with projected worldwide sales totaling $50 million to date.
The 23-disc collection features all [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Carmike Cinemas Announces “Skyfall” James Bond Movie to Open in Carmike’s Critically Acclaimed “BIGD” Auditoriums a Day Early on Thursday, November 8th (Business Wire, 10/28/2012 9:01am) |
| COLUMBUS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carmike Cinemas, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKEC), a leading DIGITAL cinema and 3-D motion picture exhibitor, today announced that Carmike customers in several venues across the country will have the unique opportunity to enjoy [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (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) | 'Here Comes the Boom' Dated for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 11/27/2012 11:00pm) |
| Another Kevin James comedy will fall down on Blu-ray this February. In an early announcement to retailers, Sony will be releasing 'Here Comes the Boom' on Blu-ray on February 5. James stars as a high [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Early Arrival for 'Assassination of Jesse James' Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 1/16/2008 7:00pm) |
| It wasn't planned for release until February 26, but Warner now says that the Blu-ray edition of 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' will hit stores three weeks earlier to get... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Here Comes the Boom' Blu-ray Detailed (High-Def Digest, 12/19/2012 9:00pm) |
| The Kevin James comedy falling down on Blu-ray this February has now been detailed. As previously reported, Sony will be releasing 'Here Comes the Boom' on Blu-ray on February 5. James stars as a [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | NASA satellite gets a 3D view of Sandy's eye (CNET Blogs, 10/29/2012 7:56pm) |
| With tropical-storm force winds about 1,000 miles across, Sandy is a monster. NASA's radar view of its eyewall shows "remarkable vigor" for its Category 1 status. (Read Full Article) |
| PLAYOFF JOURNAL: Four points of view from inside the Palace (Detroit Free Press, 5/31/2005 8:16am) |
| Four quarters. Four places in the Palace. Four points of view at the Pistons game Sunday night. Brian Sheridan could reach up with one of his ThunderStix and touch the ceiling -- and he was sitting in a wheelchair. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Warner Outlines HD DVD Separation Plan; Delays 'Invasion,' 'Jesse James' HD DVDs (High-Def Digest, 1/11/2008 11:20pm) |
| Formalizing the first step in its HD DVD separation plan, Warner has pushed back the previously-announced HD DVD releases of 'The Invasion' and 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.'... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Google's neato 3D city view arrives on iOS today (CNET News, 7/26/2012 2:05pm) |
| Google has brought its new 3D city view technology to its Google Earth app on iOS as part of an update that goes out [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'James Dean: Ultimate Collector's Edition' Blu-ray Up for Pre-Order! (High-Def Digest, 8/01/2013 10:00pm) |
| 'Giant,' 'East of Eden,' and 'Rebel Without a Cause' are now available for Blu-ray pre-order! In an early announcement to retailers, Warner Brothers' 'James Dean: Ultimate Collector's Edition' [...] (Read Full Article) |
 | HDTV scores big on game day (San Jose Mercury News, 12/16/2005 9:13am) |
| In this season of giving, Morning Buzz has found its social cause. Life in HD. Because what you don't know would kill you if you knew you didn't know it. ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV scores big on game day (San Jose Mercury News, 12/12/2005 4:22pm) |
| In this season of giving, Morning Buzz has found its social cause. Life in HD. Because what you don't know would kill you if you knew you didn't know it. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Blu-ray victory to spur Java development, says James Gosling (HDTV UK, 3/10/2008 11:14am) |
| James Gosling, widely accepted
as the "father of Java", has said that Blu-ray's victory should spur further
use of the Java programming language to bring greater interactivity to discs.
Raising the slightly embarrassing point that Profile 2.0 Blu-ray players are
still extremely scarce, Gosling told ZDNet Australia, "There's actually this
Profile 2.0 spec for Blu-ray, which almost all of ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Massive Dynamics Reaches Definitive Agreement in Acquisition of Imaging Technology (Business Wire, 4/21/2013 1:00am) |
| CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Massive Dynamics will acquire Real-View 3D’s intellectual property and technologies upon closing of the Asset Purchase Agreement April 30th. Real-View's CEO has already joined Massive [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 3D Visionary Award Presented to James Cameron and Vincent Pace, ASC, Co-Chairmen and Co-Founders of CAMERON | PACE Group (Business Wire, 9/10/2012 2:01pm) |
| LOS ANGELES & MILFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Variety and 3D Entertainment SummitTM creators Unicomm and the Bob Dowling Group will be honoring James Cameron and Vincent Pace, ASC, with the 3D Visionary Award, to be presented during this year’s [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Obama Administration Looks to Kill "The Liberator" 3D Printed Gun (DailyTech, 5/10/2013 5:48pm) |
| "The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." -- Alexander [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray Disc (Big Picture Big Sound, 3/31/2009 7:45pm) |
| Every Bond movie can't be the best. However, this wild ride is a great way to shake or stir up your Blu-ray collection.
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| Die Another Day on Blu-ray (Big Picture Big Sound, 10/21/2008 2:30am) |
| The old school of Bond might have "died" with this wild Pierce Brosnan/Halle Berry ride, but the Blu-ray is alive and kicking.
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| Cox adding 24 HD channels in James City County (HD-Report, 9/26/2009 12:33pm) |
| Cox Communications says it will be adding 24 additional high-definition channels to its James City County in Northern Virginia. Customers who have the standard-definition channels in their lineup will also get the HD (high-definition) versions.
Cox also announced this week they will be giving customers who subscribe to high speed internet free access to ESPN [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | James Cameron: Hollywood is forcing 3D on filmmakers for higher profits, not to make movies better (AfterDawn, 7/09/2013 1:41pm) |
| Mr. billion dollar movie, James Cameron, who helped make 3D mainstream again with his hit 'Avatar,' says Hollywood is forcing the tech on filmmakers not to enhance movies but just to maximize profits.While Cameron says he hoped Avatar would "get as [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Dolby Glasses-free 3D Format Finds Ally in James Cameron's CPG (Big Picture Big Sound, 4/10/2013 4:02am) |
| The new agreement will have the Cameron Pace Group working the Dolby 3D format into new 3D video [...] (Read Full Article) |
| James Cameron to promote Panasonic 3-D HDTVs around release of "Avatar." Now are you interested? (Home Theater, 8/25/2009 3:29am) |
| Sci-fi fans already know that director James Cameron’s long-awaited follow-up to Titanic is Avatar, the biggest release so far that makes use of the latest 3-D film technologies. No doubt calculating future home-video revenues, Cameron is now teaming up with Panasonic to promote the company’s 3-D HDTVs, which are slated for 2010 release.
The coolest aspect [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Blu-ray Review: Hunger Games (3-Disc Target Exclusive) (High-Def Digest, 12/10/2012 7:16pm) |
| Having never read the books, seeing the events of Suzanne Collins' dystopian society in which kids kill other kids in an arena while millions watch, makes me wonder how these books could be [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation's President, James Li, to Present at SEMI's FPD China 2006 Conference (SYS-CON Media, 3/20/2006 5:47pm) |
| Syntax-Brillian Corporation (NASDAQ: BRLC), oneof the fastest-growing manufacturers of HDTVs in North America, willparticipate in the SEMI FPD China 2006 Conference, March 28-30, 2006 at theShanghai Mart in Shanghai, China. Syntax-Brillian's President and ChiefOperating Officer, James Li, will present a strategic overview of NorthAmerican channel behavior and strategy in LCD TV at 15:00, March ... (Read Full Article) |
| Blu-Ray Goes from Christmas Casualty to Christmas Savior? [Blu Ray] (Kotaku, 11/16/2008 4:00pm) |
| On Tuesday, the economy was gonna kill Blu-Ray. As of Friday, Blu-Ray might save Christmas. Right now, the only difference between our economy and a back-alley crapshoot is the informed punditry of... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Skyfall Blu-ray Review (Big Picture Big Sound, 2/12/2013 12:44am) |
| 007 gets the royal treatment in the most popular Bond film yet. Does the Blu-ray transfer disappoint? The Queen jumped out of a helicopter to get the first one so you may want to [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Licence to Kill (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 11/05/2012 7:22am) |
MGM
Action
$19.99 Blu-ray
Rated 'PG-13.'
Stars Timothy Dalton, Robert Davi, Carey Lowell, Franz Sanchez, Talisa Soto, Anthony Zerbe, Frank McRae, David Hedison, Wayne Newton, Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Starke, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Official HD DVD obituary a matter of days, not weeks (Ars Technica, 2/17/2008 6:29pm) |
| Sources tell Ars that HD DVD's official demise will be announced in the coming days, and not in a few weeks as originally planned. While the HD DVD camp was already facing a grim future, recent developments have put Toshiba in a "kill it quick" mood. Can't say we blame them.Read More... ... (Read Full Article) |
| 20 Lawmakers Want to Kill Your Television (Slashdot, 10/11/2005 3:10pm) |
| Macki writes "As previously mentioned, the Broadcast Flag is back before congress. There are 20 law makers currently supporting the bill. The insane thing about it is the fact that no one supports the bill except a handful of entertainment companies. Probably not even the employees of the entertainment companies. It's bad enough they want to break our televisions, but the way that they are ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | ESPN Is Killing 3D Broadcasts By the End of the Year (Gizmodo, 6/12/2013 3:13pm) |
| ESPN will kill 3D TV by the end of the year. We reached out to ESPN, and the company confirmed the report citing [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Tai Seng Unleashes 'House of Fury' on Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 4/30/2008 4:00pm) |
| In an early alert to retailers, Tai Seng has set a late-June Blu-ray bow for the Hong Kong action hit 'House of Fury.' With action direction by Woo-ping Yuen ('Kill Bill') and produced by Jackie Chan,... ... (Read Full Article) |
| LG Plasma TV with Built-In 160GB PVR are Shipping (I4U, 5/04/2005 5:04am) |
| LG is looking to kill two birds with one tremendous stone with their latest plasma HDTV offerings. The LG 60PY2DR and the LG 50PY2DR television sets are shipping with built in DVR\\\'s, allowing 13 hours of high definition content (or 63 hours of standard con... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Blu-ray Boom not enough to rescue DVD Sales (I4U, 4/23/2008 11:37am) |
| By Paul Bond
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Since Blu-ray Disc's victory in the
hi-definition DVD format war, data have trickled in suggesting a sales boost for
Sony's fledgling technology. But if the pace doesn't quicken, home video might... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Can Apple 1080p Movie Downloads Kill HD DVD/Blu-ray? (Format War Central, 1/10/2008 8:27am) |
| While Robert X. Cringely was thinking the Apple TV might be a worthy opponent to HD DVD/Blu-ray, I think the whole iTunes user base could be the real threat to both HD formats. If Steve announces 1080p HD movie/TV downloads at Macworld in a few days, we would have a new huge group of [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | For a Good Time, Call... Blu-ray Review (Big Picture Big Sound, 1/23/2013 9:24pm) |
| Two former frenemies bond over a phone sex business in this girly comedy with a raunchy [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Quiet Man, The (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 1/25/2013 7:59pm) |
Olive
Comedy
$24.95 DVD, $29.95 Blu-ray
Not rated.
Stars John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Victor McLaglen, Ward Bond.
Thanks in part to Maureen O’Hara’s runaway redhead-ism and [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Fitting giant TVs into home decor (The Philadelphia Inquirer, 3/02/2007 8:16am) |
| Lots of men love their toys; James Whittier is no different. When top-of-the-line Fujitsu came out with a 55-inch plasma high-definition TV, he had to be the first in the area to have one. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Bond 50’ DVD/Blu-ray Disc Tops ‘Home Media’ Awards (Business Wire, 5/03/2013 11:00am) |
| SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--'Home Media Magazine' announces the top DVD and Blu-ray Disc award winners for [...] (Read Full Article) |
| VIEW Blame the economy, the product, the theaters -- we're just not going to movies the way we used to (San Francisco Chronicle, 7/13/2005 3:57pm) |
| The movie box office situation is getting serious. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Skyfall' Hitting Blu-ray February 12th - Full Details Confirmed (High-Def Digest, 1/25/2013 12:00am) |
| We finally have official confirmation. The highest-grossing Bond film of all time is heading to Blu-ray on February 12th! After a month or so of rumors, we finally have an official release date for [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'The Man Who Knew Too Much (1954)' Announced for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 5/31/2013 6:00pm) |
| Alfred Hitchcock's remake (of his own film) starring James Stewart and Doris Day will be available in an individual Blu-ray package this August. In an early announcement to retailers, Universal has [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Future science: Using 3D worlds to visualize data (USATODAY, 2/20/2013 12:47pm) |
| Scientists have created a virtual world where a user can view a panorama of [...] (Read Full Article) |
| $199 Family PS3 Bundle to win Amazon Customers Vote (I4U, 11/25/2008 6:00am) |
| LittleBigPlanet and Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy on Blu-ray are more popular than Star Wars and Bond.
The voting of the first Amazon Customers Vote deal is ending tomorrow and the $199 Family PS3 Bundle is in the lead with 44%.
So if you have voted... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Killing Them Softly' Blu-ray Announced and Detailed (High-Def Digest, 2/01/2013 9:00pm) |
| The gangster flick written and directed by Andrew Dominik ('The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford') puts a hit on Blu-ray this March. In an early announcement to retailers, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Blu-ray Highlights: Week of July 21st, 2013 (High-Def Digest, 7/22/2013 5:00pm) |
| Considering that it isn't even a holiday, this week brings us an almost inexcusably paltry selection of new Blu-ray releases that may only excite Criterion collectors and James McAvoy fans. What [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'Avatar - 3D' Blu-ray 3D Dated (High-Def Digest, 8/14/2012 10:50pm) |
| James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster will no longer be a Panasonic hardware exclusive this October. In an early announcement to retailers, 20th Century Fox has slated 'Avatar - 3D' for Blu-ray 3D on [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | This Week on Blu-ray: Skyfall, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Sessions, and more! (Big Picture Big Sound, 2/12/2013 11:37pm) |
| Bond is back, Weeds departs, and Helen Hunt's second Oscar-nominated performance; get a peek at this week's new [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | I, Robot (3D Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 12/14/2012 3:15am) |
Fox
Sci-Fi
$39.99 Blu-ray 3D
Rated ‘PG-13’ for intense stylized action, and some brief partial nudity.
Stars Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, James Cromwell, Chi McBride, Shia LaBeouf voice of [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Poppy turns iPhone into View-Master-like 3D display and camera (video) (Engadget, 6/26/2013 3:00pm) |
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| The Long View From PanAmSat (Motley Fool via Yahoo! (Motley Fool via Yahoo! Finance, 5/16/2005 4:30pm) |
| HDTV should provide a growth kick to what is otherwise a fairly steady and cash-rich business. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Our Man Flint (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 1/31/2013 12:37am) |
Available via www.ScreenArchives.com
Twilight Time
Action
$29.95 Blu-ray
Not rated.
Stars James Coburn, Lee J. Cobb, Gila Golan, Edward [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Ghosts of the Abyss 3D Blu-ray (Big Picture Big Sound, 9/14/2012 7:21pm) |
| Director James Cameron gets deep (literally) to uncover and share the wreckage of the RMS [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Man With the Golden Gun, The (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 11/06/2012 2:31am) |
MGM
Action
$19.99 Blu-ray
Rated 'PG.'
Stars Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams, Hervé Villiechaize, Clifton James, Bernard Lee, Desmond Llewelyn, Lois Maxwell.
This film throws [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Semiconductor Leader Purchases Multiple Bruker 3D Optical Microscopes (Business Wire, 9/02/2012 8:01am) |
| TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bruker announced today that a leading semiconductor supplier has purchased multiple Bruker ContourGT-X 3D optical microscope systems for their packaging factories in Asia and North America to support copper wire bond [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'What Maisie Knew' Blu-ray Announced (High-Def Digest, 6/12/2013 8:00pm) |
| The contemporary reimagining of Henry James' classic novel is making its way to Blu-ray in August. In an early announcement to retailers, Millennium is preparing 'What Maisie Knew' for Blu-ray on [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | New Leaf, A (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 9/21/2012 8:04pm) |
Olive
Comedy
$24.95 DVD, $29.95 Blu-ray
Rated ‘G.’
Stars Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston, James Coco.
Embraced by cult movie fanciers and even some big-name critics at the time, Elaine [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Life at home revolves around the big picture (The Fayetteville Observer, 2/18/2007 5:09am) |
| MELVILLE, N.Y. — Lots of men love their toys, and James Whittier of Long Island is no different, even if his toys cost more than most. When top-of-the-line Fujitsu came out with a 55-inch plasma high-definition television, he had to be the first in the area to buy one. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Spring Breakers Blu-ray Review (Big Picture Big Sound, 7/10/2013 2:24am) |
| James Franco and a bevy of beauties don't make for a very relaxing vacation in Harmony Korine's [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | HDD Spotlight Bargain: 'Your Highness' Blu-ray $4.96 at Amazon (High-Def Digest, 1/11/2013 9:45pm) |
| The medieval comedy can be yours for under $5 at Amazon! The online retailer is now selling 'Your Highness' on Blu-ray for only $4.96 (75% off suggested retail price). The movie stars James Franco, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| New TV equipment, services are available to consumers (Courier-Post, 8/05/2005 8:24am) |
| To view new DTV services as they become available, televisions in homes must be DTV compatible. And because most are not, this means you must spend money on new technology. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Zeta One (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 4/16/2013 11:52pm) |
Kino Lorber
Sci-Fi
$24.95 Blu-ray
Not rated.
Stars Robin Hawdon, Yutte Stensgaard, James Robertson Justice, Dawn Addams, Valerie Leon, Wendy Lingham.
The marketing materials make Zeta One out to be one of that [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Hotel Transylvania Blu-ray 3D (Big Picture Big Sound, 2/07/2013 7:43pm) |
| Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi and a slew of other famous voices headline this monster [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Avatar 3D Blu-ray Now Available to the General Public (About.com, 10/15/2012 10:00am) |
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Finally! After two years of being available only to consumers purchasing select Panasonic 3D TVs and Blu-ray Disc [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Samsung's UN65C8000 3D TV is a huge 65 inches in size, might not fit in your house... (HDTV UK, 8/11/2010 4:21pm) |
| Avatar maestro James Cameron himself said that the only way to truly enjoy 3D TV is to get the biggest set you can possibly afford. Well, expect to see the Samsung UN65C8000 in the Titanic helmsman's living room then, as... (Read Full Article) |
| 'Star is Born' Blu-ray to Receive 6k Restoration (High-Def Digest, 6/06/2008 4:00pm) |
| Warner has announced that it is restoring the 1954 classic 'A Star is Born' for eventual release on Blu-ray and standard DVD. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has selected the Judy Garland-James... ... (Read Full Article) |
| BSKYB - video interviews (SYS-CON Media, 2/01/2006 1:01pm) |
| Indepth interviews available now on www.cantos.com with James Murdoch, CEO, and Jeremy Darroch, CFO. These interviews are available in video, audio and transcript. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'The Terminator (Remastered)' Announced for Blu-ray (High-Def Digest, 12/04/2012 11:00pm) |
| James Cameron's 1984 sci-fi thriller will be back on Blu-ray in a new remastered edition this February. In an early announcement to retailers, MGM/UA will finally release the remastered edition of [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Iron Man 3 to Debut as a 4DX Film in Japan (eCoustics, 4/18/2013 5:19pm) |
| 3D movies made a comeback in recent years, driven primarily by the $3 billion success of James Cameron’s Avatar. Now, a new dimension in film presentation may be about to take audiences into brand-new territory by targeting our other senses [...] (Read Full Article) |
| MTV Networks launches high-definition channel (Inside Bay Area, 1/17/2006 1:45pm) |
| The view outside the studio where George Oliphant works is breathtaking: skiers and snowboarders streaking by, enjoying a sunny day on Vail Mountain in Colorado. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | ‘Avatar’ 3D finally available to the masses October 16 (HD-Report, 8/14/2012 4:53pm) |
| Hey, remember Avatar? That little film from James Cameron that came out in 2009 promising the best use of 3D ever? Well in two months, it'll finally be available to non-new Panasonic TV owners. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment today [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Blu-ray Review: Ghosts of the Abyss - 3D (High-Def Digest, 9/04/2012 6:20pm) |
| Early on in 'Ghosts of the Abyss,' Lewis Abernathy, who played a small role alongside Bill Paxton in James Cameron's 'Titanic,' asks the honest question about our fascination with the historical RMS [...] (Read Full Article) |
| The Long View From PanAmSat (The Motley (The Motley Fool, 5/16/2005 4:41pm) |
| Despite a corporate history that could be charitably described as convoluted, PanAmSat Holding (NYSE: PA) is nevertheless one of the more interesting publicly traded satellite operators. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | 'V/H/S' Blu-ray Announced (High-Def Digest, 11/01/2012 10:00pm) |
| The spooky found-footage horror film will play on Blu-ray in December. In an early announcement to retailers, Magnolia is working on 'V/H/S' for Blu-ray on December 4. V/H/S is a point of view, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Rocky Mountain high def (Rocky Mountain News, 1/14/2006 8:04am) |
| The view outside the studio where George Oliphant works is breathtaking: skiers and snowboarders streaking by, enjoying a sunny day on Vail Mountain. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Live and Let Die (Blu-ray Review) (Home Media Magazine, 11/06/2012 2:39am) |
MGM
Action
$19.99 Blu-ray
Rated 'PG.'
Stars Roger Moore, Yaphet Kotto, Jane Seymour, Clifton James, Julius Harris, Geoffrey Holder, David Hedison, Gloria Hendry, Bernard Lee, Lois Maxwell.
Moore settles [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Cox to carry Richmond NBC affiliate in HD (Daily Press, 6/23/2006 4:55pm) |
| Cox Communications will start carrying an NBC channel in high-definition in parts of the Peninsula and mid-Peninsula on Thursday. The channel will be available in Williamsburg and West Point and James City, York, New Kent and King and Queen counties. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Titanic Blu-ray Limited 3D Edition (Big Picture Big Sound, 9/17/2012 10:49pm) |
| Director James Cameron revisits his epic to deliver one the best at-home 3D experiences to [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Handie prosthetic uses 3D printing and smartphones for much cheaper bionic hands (video) (Engadget, 11/03/2013 5:00pm) |
| The main aim of Handie, already a James Dyson award nominee, was to develop an artificial hand that offered a large degree of functionality without the brutal prices associated with prosthetics. With the latest model, it apparently skirts below a [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Avatar 3D Blu-ray Finally Becomes Available to the General Public (About.com, 8/14/2012 11:40am) |
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Finally! After two years of being available only to consumers purchasing select Panasonic 3D TVs and Blu-ray Disc [...] (Read Full Article) |
| :: - News & Results - USA News (SecondsOut.com, 5/20/2005 9:21am) |
| Showtime, the pay per view distributor of Capital Explosion, will give away a trip for two to the event on Saturday, June 11 at MCI Center in Washington, DC, as the grand prize in their \\\"Tyson-McBride KO Sweepstakes.\\\" ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Take a 3D tour of Paris -- as a rat (CNET Blogs, 6/14/2013 10:22pm) |
| A digital simulation aimed at offering a view into animal vision reveals that rats have a distinct visual disadvantage when touring Paris landmarks. They do squeeze into places for free though. (Read Full Article) |
| 3:10 to Yuma on Blu-ray Disc (Big Picture Big Sound, 3/01/2008 7:07am) |
| Director James Mangold's vision of famous author Elmore Leonard's short story "Three-Ten to Yuma" comes to Blu-ray Disc in all its classic western action-packed glory with wonderful sound and picture and all fans of the genre should find much to appreciate in this high definition release. ... (Read Full Article) |
| CLEAR VIEW OF OUTER SPACE (Daily Record, 11/11/2006 6:04am) |
| THE first broadcasts from space on high definition TV will be made next week. On Wednesday, NASA will beam pictures from the international space station, 220 miles above the Earth. ... (Read Full Article) |
 | VIEW / Blame the economy, the product, the theaters -- we're just not going to movies the way we used to (San Francisco Chronicle, 7/13/2005 10:38am) |
| The movie box office situation is getting serious. For 19 of the past 20 weeks, box office numbers have been down compared with last year's. There's a possible break this week with the success of "Fantastic Four," leading to the inevitable speculation that... ... (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) |
| CES 2007: Vutec to show off Tri-Plex screen (TG Daily, 1/02/2007 11:28pm) |
| i>Pre CES show coverage - Vutec will be showing at CES a three-way monitor that provides users with an anamorphic widescreen view of standard and high definition content. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | New on Blu-ray Disc, DVD & UltraViolet (HD-Report, 10/16/2012 5:52pm) |
| What’s new on Blu-ray Disc and UltraViolet this week? James Cameron’s Avatar is finally available on 3D Blu-ray to masses (previously only available exclusively to Panasonic customers who purchased select 3D TV bundles). The Avatar 3D [...] (Read Full Article) |
| New Blu-ray player Ratings: Lower prices, more features (Consumer Reports, 10/09/2009 4:03pm) |
| In our largest test of Blu-ray players so far, we found that satisfying picture quality has become almost a given, while features and price vary considerably. You can pay as little as $160 for a recommended model or as much as $500, depending on the capabilities, bells and whistles you’re willing to pay for. Portability commands top dollar. The first portable Blu-ray player we’ve tested, the Panasonic DMP-B15, is priced at $700. Our latest Blu-ray player Ratings (available to subscribers) include 27 models that have a few features in common. All have BonusView, a picture-in-picture feature that lets you view additional content in a smaller window while a movie is playing, and all can upconvert standard DVDs to quasi-HD resolutions. Only a handful of the players, mostly priced at $300 and up, have BD-Live, a feature that allows the player to access directors’ commentaries, deleted scenes, games, and more from the movie studio’s servers. Other models are BD-Live-ready. These players, all priced at $200 and up, have the required Ethernet connection, but need additional memory (typically a 1GB USB flash drive, which costs $10 to $15) for the BD-Live feature to work. Another feature showing up on some of the higher-priced models is the ability to stream movies from online services such as Netflix and Amazon Video On Demand, or receive music streams from Internet radio stations such as Pandora. And more players now have USB ports or SD card slots, so you can play digital photos, music and even videos on your TV. One model, a Panasonic, has a built-in VHS player, a space-saving option for those who still watch tapes. Again, you’re not likely to find these features on the lowest-priced players. We expect prices to drop over the next several months, especially during November’s Black Friday shopping period. Rumors suggest we’ll see the first $100 model. So keep checking back here for updates. —James K. Willcox (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Avatar Blu-ray 3D Finally Gets a Release Date (Big Picture Big Sound, 8/14/2012 10:05pm) |
| James Cameron's $2.7 billion blockbuster will come to (all) homes this [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | ‘Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away’ set to release on Blu-ray 3D (HD-Report, 2/21/2013 4:39pm) |
| Paramount has announced Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away will release to Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 12, 2013. The film, released to theaters late December, was executive produced by James Cameron (Avatar) and [...] (Read Full Article) |
| NASCAR NOTES (Richmond Times-Dispatch, 10/14/2005 7:01am) |
| HOT STREAK: Elliott Sadler is starting to get used to the front-row view. Sadler qualified on the pole for tomorrow's UAW-GM Quality 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the third straight race in which he'll start on the front row. ... (Read Full Article) |
| NASCAR NOTES (Richmond Times-Dispatch, 10/23/2005 4:21am) |
| HOT STREAK: Elliott Sadler is starting to get used to the front-row view. Sadler qualified on the pole for tomorrow's UAW-GM Quality 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the third straight race in which he'll start on the front row. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Video 'Snacking' On Phones: The Next Killer App? (Advanced IP Pipeline, 8/11/2005 5:23pm) |
| While consumers may not have the patience to watch a feature-length movie on a 2-in. square LCD screen, they may likely view commercially-produced short clips-- "video snacks"-- up to 10 minutes in length. ... (Read Full Article) |
| 'I'm here for long-term'—Sky CEO Murdoch (Digital Television Group, 8/03/2005 11:07am) |
| BSkyB chief executive James Murdoch has sought to quell speculation about his future following the surprise resignation of his brother Lachlan as deputy chief operating officer of their father Rupert Murdoch's media empire News Corporation, which owns 36% of BSkyB. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Dolby 3D Will Enhance 3D Viewing Across the Board After Striking an Agreement with James Cameron's 3D Production House (High-Def Digest, 4/10/2013 5:00pm) |
| Dolby 3D encode brings full resolution to 3D glasses devices and glasses free 3D streaming to any device regardless of the display technology. Dolby Laboratories, Philips and the Cameron |Pace Group [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Talk This Waltz Blu-ray Review (Big Picture Big Sound, 11/05/2012 7:09pm) |
| Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen and the rest of this impressive cast delivers Sarah Polley's view of how a happy marriage can go [...] (Read Full Article) |
| HD DVD Players To Drop Below $500 Mid 2007 (DVD-Recordable, 1/22/2007 4:56pm) |
| In view of Toshiba's recent launch of an inexpensive HD DVD player with a retail price of US$599, Taiwan optical disc drive makers think an entry-level HD DVD player priced at up to US$500 (£253) may be available in the second half of 2007. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Toshiba 2nd Gen Ultra HD TVs on view at CES (HD-Report, 1/08/2013 11:23pm) |
| Toshiba is displaying several of their second generation Ultra HD TVs at CES this week. The new L9300 series are powered by Toshiba’s CEVO 4K Quad+Dual Core Processor and support 3D as well as advanced [...] (Read Full Article) |
| In Demand Working with Smaller Ops (MultiChannel News, 10/07/2005 8:32pm) |
| After some small cable companies complained about pricing structures proposed during the past two weeks by In Demand for the right to carry pay-per-view sports packages, the programmer decided to negotiate accommodations with those operators that would keep the content available, parties to the dispute said Friday. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Hollywood Execs Banking on Blu-ray Holiday Boom (CE Pro, 11/18/2008 12:22am) |
| Taking a glass half-full view of the home video market, Hollywood studio executives are optimistic that Blu-ray sales will be stimulated by HD-hungry consumers this holiday season. ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV antenna - Ask Your Provider how to get connected to HDTV Programming (1 HDTV Blog, 9/15/2007 10:16am) |
| If you already have digital cable, then it may be simpler to get HDTV into your home than you ... them to view HDTV channels. This switch out is sometimes as low as $5 additional per month ... which HDTV provides. You will get more of the picture, a wide screen effect, which will make you feel ... (Read Full Article) |
| The Flyboy HD with 960 x 245 LCD (Engadget, 12/27/2005 2:42am) |
| Filed under: HDTV , Portable Audio , Portable Video If you're ready to take your HD with you, would like to actually view a few of the included pixels in transit, and never really cared much for vertical lines of resolution, the Flyboy HD is the PVP for you. It has a 960 x 234 LCD with an LED backlight, a 20GB hard drive, and can even support an MPEG-4 camcorder add-on. There don't ... (Read Full Article) |
| The Flyboy HD with 960 x 245 LCD (Engadget, 12/25/2005 3:55am) |
| Filed under: HDTV , Portable Audio , Portable Video If you're ready to take your HD with you, would like to actually view a few of the included pixels in transit, and never really cared much for vertical lines of resolution, the Flyboy HD is the PVP for you. It has a 960 x 234 LCD with an LED backlight, a 20GB hard drive, and can even support an MPEG-4 camcorder add-on. There don't ... (Read Full Article) |
| Video snacking on cell phones the next killer app, says panel (EE Times, 8/10/2005 11:02pm) |
| SAN FRANCISCO — While consumers may not have the patience to watch a feature-length movie on a 2-in. square LCD screen, they may likely view commercially-produced short clips-- "video snacks"-- up to 10 minutes in length. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Best Buy to discount new Sony Blu-ray notebook (Punch Jump, 4/12/2008 3:49pm) |
| Best Buy Co. Inc. stores on Sun. will offer a new discount on a notebook from Sony Corp. that includes a Blu-ray disc drive to view high-definition titles. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | CAC Group Introduces Silhouettes3D (TM), the First Segmentation to Provide a 360 Degree View of 130 Million U.S. Households (Business Wire, 10/18/2012 11:01am) |
| SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silhouettes3D is the only data architecture solution to include consumer needs, attitudes and behaviors. This lets marketers target messaging, budget and distribution more precisely and [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sony PC/TV Display: One Nice View (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News, 10/14/2005 8:29pm) |
| PC and TV combination displays are not new to the tech industry. But Sony's (NYSE: SNE) recent creation, the 17-inch widescreen flat panel LCD PC/TV Display MFM-HT75W, raises the bar with a few innovative features that bridge the world of television and computing. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Nintendo Is Shockingly Honest About a Recycled Sequel (Kotaku, 9/23/2013 3:00pm) |
| This is ... remarkable. Well, that's my view of it anyway. Nintendo published a news release this morning that described FIFA 14 on the 3DS in just about the worst terms you can apply to a new [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Howard Stern Comments On Blu-ray (Format War Central, 1/17/2008 1:21pm) |
| During his Sirius Satellite Radio show, Howard Stern was asked by co-host Robin Quivers if he was getting into "HD or Blu-ray" (she meant HD DVD). Stern replied he has both, but then quickly said "I’m pretty sure one of my dvd players has Blu-ray" (view clip below for full conversation).
So if "The King [...] ... (Read Full Article) |
| News Tube TV Sales Flatten LCD & Plasma Direct-view sales was the surprise leader during Super Bowl week, says group. ... (TVPredictions.com, 2/20/2007 11:03pm) |
| Washington, D.C. (February 20, 2007) -- So everyone ran out and bought a flat-screen HDTV for the Super Bowl, right? ... (Read Full Article) |
| Two years of battle between HD DVD and Blu-ray: a retrospective (Engadget, 2/20/2008 4:48pm) |
| Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
It's been a long, hard journey to get to this point, but at long last, the format war between HD DVD and Blu-ray is over. Sure, we've got a somewhat clearer view of how things will pan out going forward, but we figured it prudent to take a step back and really scope out how we got to this point. If you're interested in taking a walk through the past two yea ... (Read Full Article) |
| A view from the book: NCAA Championship (Covers.com, 4/04/2006 8:50pm) |
| My money. My bracket. My faith. It all went down the drain at Conseco Fieldhouse on Monday night when the Florida Gators played Robert DeNiro to UCLA’s Joe Pesci as the NCAA Championship game turned into a full-color, high definition ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | App lets you attach digital messages to real-world objects... for fun? (Engadget, 3/01/2014 12:53am) |
| For those who don't know, Project Tango is a Google-built prototype smartphone jam packed with Kinect-like 3D sensors and components. One of Mountain View's software partners involved in the project, FlyBy Media, has built what it's calling the [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | DirectTV Takes Long View on Ultra-HDTV (HD-Report, 10/02/2012 6:11pm) |
| DirectTV, Inc. indicated that the satellite pay-TV company will be increasing its efforts to offer Ultra-HDTV transmissions by 2016, and begin switching off any remaining vestiges of the old Standard-Def spectrum in favor of full HD [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Final Cut Express HD for Mac OS X Learn Final Cut Express through quick study guides By David James Rockingham III (Digital Video Editing, 8/01/2005 8:19pm) |
| When Apple released Final Cut Express HD, there were plenty of happy users to hear about the new advances in the program. With the release of any new application, users of previous versions and especially new users now have to get themselves up to speed with the new program. ... (Read Full Article) |
| How To Buy an HDTV (Luxist, 9/21/2005 6:02pm) |
| Our friends over at HD Beat have a neat little buying guide for choosing your high definition TV. This week’s topic is size. Is bigger always better? Their guide a a rule of thumb for selecting the right size, you multiply the inches from which you will view the TV times six. There are also other factors to consider so head on over there for the full scoop. Read | Permalink | Email this ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | St. Jude Medical Announces European Approval of 3-D Vessel Reconstruction Technology to Aid Physicians in Stent Placement (Business Wire, 5/19/2013 12:00pm) |
| ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Jude Medical launches the ILUMIEN OPTIS, an OCT imaging system that provides a real-time 360-degree panoramic view of the heart's arteries in [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Is the Apple HDTV 'imminent'? (AfterDawn, 11/15/2012 9:13pm) |
| Jefferies & Co. analyst James Kisner has noted today that he believes an Apple HDTV announcement is [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Metareview: Unreal Tournament III (PS3, PC) (Joystiq, 12/15/2007 8:30pm) |
| Filed under: PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Metareviews
Unreal Tournament III sales may not be strong on the PC, but reviews have been positive for the latest installment in the frag-fest series. It appears outlets -- deviating from standard practice -- are trying to view the PC and PS3 versions under different lenses. The PC version (per usual) is the better option if you've got the rig to handle the ... (Read Full Article) |
| Mega-hit 'Spider-Man 3' weaves its way onto DVD shelves this week (Macon Telegraph, 11/02/2007 8:45am) |
| The year's top-grossing hit, "Spider-man 3," swings onto DVD and high-definition Blu-ray disc on its own and in collections packaged with the two earlier installments of director Sam Raimi's comic-book franchise. The main players return for the conclusion of the love triangle and friends-turned-foes saga among Spidey (Tobey Maguire), Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst) and Harry (James Franco). The film ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Google offers underwater coral 'street views' (USATODAY, 9/26/2012 12:04pm) |
Google Maps offers a coral reef tour with a street-level view.
(Read Full Article) |
| New Sharp AQUOS LC-TV Enhances In-Room Hotel Entertainment with Pay-Per-View Interface and High-Style Design (Business Wire, 6/20/2006 1:00pm) |
| MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2006--Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Televisions (LC-TV), is expanding its line of high-definition (HD) AQUOS(R) ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Lytro software update lets you view images in 3D (Engadget, 11/12/2013 3:00pm) |
| A nice little, erm, shift in focus for everyone's favorite consumer-facing light field camera. Thanks to a software update to the desktop and iOS versions of the camera's app, users will be able to display Perspective Shifted images in three [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sony to start selling 3D HDTVs by end of 2010 (Home Theater, 9/03/2009 1:41am) |
| The momentum continues to grow around the concept of 3D television, whether it’s James Cameron pimping for Panasonic’s technology or talk about a 3D channel coming to the U.S.. The latest news is that Sony is planning to release Bravia LCD HDTVs with 3D capabilities by the end of the next year.
Despite its cutting-edge reputation, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Drum roll please (Miami Herald, 11/17/2005 2:52pm) |
| Tickets for the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view go on sale Saturday, Dec. 10 via TicketMaster outlets, by phone and online. The Royal Rumble is Sunday, Jan. 29 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. For ticket prices, purchasing times and other info, call or visit TicketMaster online or the AAA box office. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Drum roll please (Miami Herald, 11/16/2005 7:07pm) |
| Tickets for the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view go on sale Saturday, Dec. 10 via TicketMaster outlets, by phone and online. The Royal Rumble is Sunday, Jan. 29 at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. For ticket prices, purchasing times and other info, call or visit TicketMaster online or the AAA box office. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sony PS3 Firmware 2.10 (I4U, 12/18/2007 7:39am) |
| Sony releases the new Sony PS3 firmware 2.10 with Blu-ray Standard Profile 1.1 and DivX support today.
The new firmware 2.10 brings Blu-ray Profile 1.1 (known as Bonus View) to the Sony PS3. It will be able to fully exploit the potential of the new ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Singapore to start HDTV trials ahead of World Cup (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News, 5/31/2006 10:27am) |
| SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - Singapore will start testing High Definition Television (HDTV) in homes and public places with a view to rolling out the new television standard by the end of this year, officials said on Wednesday. ... (Read Full Article) |
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| HDTV ready - Get Wise and Digitize HDTV Style (1 HDTV Blog, 11/15/2007 6:46am) |
| High definition television, or HDTV for short, is the new way to view broadcasts and movies in the home. It is popular because not only are more networks offering programming in HDTV ... . Most consumers are catching on to HDTV and are spreading the word to get wise and digitize-HDTV ... (Read Full Article) |
| How do I find HDTV over-the-air in my area? (Philadelphia Daily News, 5/31/2006 7:37am) |
| Q: I'm ready to switch from cable to using an antenna to pick up HDTV programming. I signed up for Comcast's full digital suite to upgrade to HDTV after buying an HDTV set last year. It costs me $80.94 monthly. For that I receive more than 170 stations, including HDTV. However I only view about 21 stations of analog and about nine stations of HDTV. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | PS3 gets pay-per-view streaming with Live Events Viewer app (Engadget, 8/14/2013 3:14am) |
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| AU Optronics Announces its Latest LCD TV Technologies (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 6/06/2005 10:36am) |
| In view of the anticipated arrival of High Definition TV era, AU Optronics introduced on Monday, its latest breakthrough technologies for LCD TV; 4 ms response time via GFI Technology, NTSC 90% with HiColor Technology, and improved performance premium wide viewing angle with AUO Advanced MVA Technology . ... (Read Full Article) |
| Memorex Blu-ray Player Gets Reviewed (Format War Central, 12/10/2008 1:00pm) |
| Our friend Don over at The Sound Advice Blog has put up his review of the Memorex MVBD2510 Blu-ray player. The player is a BD profile 1.1 bonus view player, and supports all HD Audio codecs via HDMI Bitstream output to external decoder. You can pick up the player for $169.99 from Target online, and some Target B&M stores.
The player’s build quality looks to be somewhere in between th ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Kickstarter Project Poppy Turns iPhone Into 3D Video Camera (eCoustics, 6/26/2013 10:36pm) |
| Eat your heart out, Fisher Price. A couple of Seattle entrepreneurs today launched a Kickstarter campaign for Poppy, a View-Master-like contraption that turns any iPhone into a 3D camera. Just pop your iDevice into the slot, twist open the mirrors, [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Tabula Rasa Trailer now available in HD format (Warcry, 5/30/2006 6:12pm) |
| This just posted at the official TR site: The new high-definition TR trailer is now available for downloading. Experience all the excitement, all the explosive combat action, that TR offers. Get ready to be blown away! You can view the trailer below: Tabula Rasa HD Trailer or download here . This looks really good, and is worth the download. Also, the music reminds me a little of Rush, ... (Read Full Article) |
| NVIDIA ForceWare 81.98 Released (AnandTech, 12/22/2005 2:50pm) |
| Not to be outdone by ATI's 5.13 driver release, NVIDIA has a fresh new driver of its own available for download. Release Highlights: WHQL Certified Application compatibility fixes. For a full list of fixed and known issues please view the Release Notes. Mixed vendor support for NVIDIA SLI. TV-Out/HD-out support... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp's New LCD Offers Industry's Highest Contrast Ratio (PhysOrg, 10/03/2005 12:20pm) |
| Sharp Corporation has developed a "Mega-Contrast" Advanced Super View Premium LCD that defies conventional wisdom to deliver an unprecedented contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 the highest level in the industry. ... (Read Full Article) |
| ViewSonic's new n2050w 20-inch LCD TV (Engadget, 10/17/2005 12:45pm) |
| So HD Beat has the dealio on the new n2050w 20-inch LCD TV from ViewSonic. It’s got the 1080i hook-up with an HDMI jack, and you can view the sights with a 1000:1 contrast ratio. There’s NTSC support and picture-in-picture, but while the size is desktop friendly, they’re probably not going to land this on our desktop with a native resolution of 1366 x 768, but as far as TVs go you could do ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Where Can I See The Hobbit in HFR 48FPS IMAX 3D with Dolby Atmos Surround? (Big Picture Big Sound, 12/11/2012 5:52pm) |
| A reader writes in asking where he can view Peter Jackson's latest opus in all its high frame rate 3D multi-channel Dolby [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Sharp Showcases New Professional Projector Line, New 45-Inch Professional LCD Monitor and Multiple AQUOS LC-TV Display (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 6/08/2005 1:34pm) |
| Sharp is demonstrating, at InfoComm 2005, its expanded line of projection and direct-view display products for use in multimedia projection, digital signage and display applications. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | LinkedIn, Trulia Win 2013 GROW! Awards from ACG Silicon Valley at Valley’s First-Ever 3-D Event (Business Wire, 5/05/2013 5:00pm) |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LinkedIn (NASDAQ: LNKD), the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 200 million members worldwide, and Trulia, (NYSE: TRLA), an online real estate marketplace, received 2013 [...] (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Massive Dynamics to Acquire Advanced 3D Imaging Technology & Accomplished Team Member (Business Wire, 4/13/2013 10:00am) |
| CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Massive Dynamics executed a Letter of Intent with Real-View 3D. CEO, Jonathan J. Howard will join the team full-time and focus on the expansion and execution of the Massive Dynamics business [...] (Read Full Article) |
| This Week in Wall Street Reporter: Syntax-Brillian CEO Details Aggressive Plans to Grow into a Tier-1 Digital ... (PrimeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance, 10/22/2007 3:37pm) |
| NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2007 -- Wall Street Reporter delivers an exclusive interview with James Ching Hua Li, President and CEO of Syntax-Brillian , in which he reveals expectations for continued growth and plans for the young HDTV manufacturer and distributor to become a Tier-1 consumer digital entertainment company. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Showtime Announces 'KO Sweepstakes' for Tyson vs. McBride Bout June 11 in Washington, DC (PR Newswire via Yahoo! (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance, 5/19/2005 11:58pm) |
| Showtime, the pay per view distributor of Capital Explosion, will give away a trip for two to the event on Saturday, June 11 at MCI Center in Washington, DC, as the grand prize in their \\\"Tyson-McBride KO Sweepstakes.\\\" ... (Read Full Article) |
| Blu-ray trumps iTunes in consumer quality test (HDTV UK, 7/13/2009 7:11am) |
| In news that is hardly likely to surprise anyone with even a rudimentary knowledge of the difference in quality of a Blu-ray disc compared to a high definition download, a recent test carried out by CEDIA found that nine out of ten participants favoured disc over download. Albeit a small survey of just 25 people, it required participants to view the same film on two identically set-up non-calibrat ... (Read Full Article) |
| HDTV added for Jefferson County/Blue Devil subscribers (The Steubenville Herald-Star) (The Steubenville Herald-Star, 2/08/2006 4:37pm) |
| TORONTO - Area football fans who want to see Super Bowl XL in high-definition will be able to view it on Jefferson County Cable Co. in the Toronto and Empire/Stratton areas and on Blue Devil Cable on the Burgettstown, Pa., system. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Toronto International Film Festival(R) Now Available in HD with Bell (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance, 8/22/2006 3:00pm) |
| Bell Canada and the Toronto International Film Festival , today announced that film lovers will now be able to view and enjoy all Film Festival press conferences, red carpet celebrity interviews, exclusive parties and much more in full High Definition . ... (Read Full Article) |
| Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (AVP:R) on Blu-ray Disc (Big Picture Big Sound, 4/16/2008 5:15am) |
| In the second attempt at uniting the popular "Alien" and "Predator" films, the brothers Strause have got a lot of things right, but still can't seem to write dialog fit for human consumption. The Blu-ray Disc offers some unique features including a Bonus View encyclopedia-style multi-media archive of Alien and Predator factoids. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sony's First Collection Of 4K Ultra HD Content For The Home Now Available For Consumers (HDTV Magazine, 11/30/2012 3:24am) |
| Sony Electronics is unveiling the first step in delivering 4K Ultra HD video content in the home. The new 4K Ultra HD Video Player is a hard-disc server that connects easily to Sony's 84-inch 4K LED TV (XBR-84X900) allowing consumers to view 4K [...] (Read Full Article) |
| Howard Stern and iN DEMAND Networks Reach Agreement for Subscription Video-on-Demand Program (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance, 8/03/2005 1:30pm) |
| Howard Stern has entered into an agreement with iN DEMAND Networks, the world's leading aggregator and supplier of Video-On-Demand, Pay-Per-View and HDTV content, to provide a new TV home for the popular radio pioneer in a subscription-only format. ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Sony-published Dare to Fly outed by Australian Classification Board (Joystiq, 5/15/2013 6:00am) |
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| Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver (HDTV Stores, 10/23/2007 7:38pm) |
| Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver Samsung brings you great flexibility for ... 3 broadcast formats. With the Samsung DTB-H260F, you can view HDTV, SDTV, and listen to Dolby® Digital 2.0 ... More : Click here to read more details. No Tags Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver Is your TV ... (Read Full Article) |
| MIPS Technologies Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Financial Results (FinanzNachrichten, 1/19/2006 9:30pm) |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MIPS Technologies, ( Nachrichten ) Inc. , today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2005. Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased by $4.4 million compared to the prior quarter ending September 30, 2005, the result of solid licensing activity and increases in royalties. ... (Read Full Article) |
| CTX Technology Unveils Dual-Screen LCD Monitor (BIOS, 6/01/2005 11:43am) |
| CTX Technology has today announced a new 17in. dual screen LCD monitor. With this strange looking dual-screen LCD monitor, you are able to view two displays side by side with just a click of a button. By connecting two 17in. LCD monitor panels side by side using a ... ... (Read Full Article) |
| Women and Digital Television: "She Wants Her DTV!" -- Lyra Research Report Focuses on Womens Adoption and Use of New (PR Web, 5/24/2005 7:08am) |
| Lyra Researchs new DTV View report, Her DTV: Women and TV-Technology Survey, 2005, examines gender as a factor in the adoption and usage of a wide range of digital television products and services, including digital-cable and satellite TV, digital video recorders (DVRs), video-on-demand (VOD), and high-definition television (HDTV). [PRWEB May 24, 2005] ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Crash 'n the Boys Australian rating hints at Wii U Virtual Console release (Joystiq, 5/09/2013 8:59pm) |
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| Telecast's POV Modules Complete Unique Camera System Trust Automation integrates POV modules in news studio camera (Digital Video Editing, 7/26/2005 10:34pm) |
| Telecast Fiber Systems today announced that Trust Automation, a motion control and systems engineering company based in San Luis Obispo, Calif., is integrating two Telecast POV (point of view) fiber optic video/data links in a state-of-the-art camera shuttle system for TVN24, a major TV newscast studio in Poland. ... (Read Full Article) |
| Samsung's MediaLive: the Ultimate HDTV Accessory, Bringing Digital Content from the PC to the Big-Screen (eHomeUpgrade, 7/23/2008 9:20pm) |
| Samsung Electronics America Inc., the leader in the U.S. digital television market, lets consumers view PC-content on a Samsung HDTV with the retail launch of the company’s MediaLive adaptor. Samsung’s MediaLive delivers digital content (including HD content) in real-time from Windows Media Center on a PC running Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate [...]Visit eHomeUpgrade for ... (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Inspired by various stop-motion movies, Gabriel Salas used the exact same 3D tools and a hand-made d (Kotaku, 3/11/2014 12:30pm) |
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Inspired by various stop-motion movies, Gabriel Salas used the exact same 3D tools and a hand-made diorama to create this [...] (Read Full Article) |
| New Ratings: Blu-ray players now on CRO (Consumer Reports, 8/05/2009 3:30pm) |
| We’ve just posted our latest high-def Blu-ray Ratings (available to subscribers), and we’re happy to report that almost all the models tested can provide excellent HD and DVD picture quality. In fact, all the models in our Ratings offered excellent high-definition performance, though we did see some differences in how well players handled upconverted film-based programs from standard DVDs. In addition to models from familiar brands, such as LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony (whose products we’ve previously reviewed), our latest Ratings include the first Blu-ray players from JVC, Sherwood, and Oppo (pictured), a smaller company whose upconverting DVD players earned strong word-of-mouth among the A/V enthusiast community. Check our Ratings to see how well these newcomers did compared to second- and third-generation models from other brands. With satisfying HD picture quality now almost a given, it’s primarily features that differentiate one player from another. For example, while almost all the new models in our Ratings are BD-Live (or BD-Live-ready) players—meaning they can connect to the Internet to access extra content, such as outtakes, additional directors', or actors' commentaries, or even video games, from a movie studio’s servers—some older models lack this feature. All the players in our test have BonusView, a picture-in-picture feature that lets you view additional content in a smaller window while the movie is playing. We’re also seeing more Internet-connected players that can now directly access instantly streaming movies from services such as Netflix or Amazon Video on Demand, or music from streaming Internet radio services such as Pandora. Some models offer wireless access to a home network so you don’t need to have a wired Ethernet jack near the player. Although we have seen Blu-ray prices fall since our last test, the addition of these new features has tempered the types of price drops we initially envisioned. As a result, you can still expect to pay $350 to $500 for a top-rated, BD-Live model from a major brand. A less expensive option is to choose a “BD-Live-ready†model; prices typically start at about $250. These players come with an Ethernet connection, but require you to purchase additional memory (typically a 1GB USB flash drive, which costs $10 to $15) to activate the BD-Live feature. But if you can live without BD-Live, you can save money by choosing one of the BonusView-only players, which typically sell for $200 or less. But we do anticipate prices dropping this fall, even on full-featured models from major brands, as manufacturing efficiencies come into play and brands compete for market share. We’ll be tracking Blu-ray prices over the next several months, especially during November’s Black Friday shopping period, when rumors suggest we’ll see the first $100 model. So keep checking back here for updates. Also, we recently changed our Blu-ray testing protocol, adding scores for Blu-ray disc load times and remote control operations. With so many players offering excellent picture quality, we’ll continue to adapt our Ratings to include new features or attributes that will help buyers differentiate among the choices.—James... (Read Full Article) |
| 2 new Best Buy Insignia Blu-ray players get Netflix streaming (Consumer Reports, 10/22/2009 6:59pm) |
| The ability to stream instant movies from a Blu-ray player, once relegated to higher-end models, is moving to the masses with two new Insignia-brand Netflix enabled Blu-ray players from Best Buy. The two models with Netflix access are the Insignia NS-WBRDVD player, sale priced at $200, and the $180 NS-BRDVD3. Both are currently available at stores and on BestBuy.com. The key differentiating feature is that the higher-priced model has built-in Wi-Fi, so you can wirelessly access a home network to connect to the Internet. In addition, the step-up model can decode both Dolby TrueHD [PDF] and DTS-HD Master Audio internally; the entry-level model only decodes Dolby TrueHD internally, though each can output both formats as bitstream if you have an A/V receiver that can decode them. —James K. Willcox (Read Full Article) |
| (Unranked) | Archimedia unveils software reference player for viewing, testing files on HDTV (Broadcast Engineering, 7/01/2013 3:18pm) |
| The Archimedia Reference Player allows users to view, test and measure master files on a standard HDMI HDTV.
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| Toshiba's first Blu-ray player hits in November (Consumer Reports, 9/03/2009 6:39pm) |
| Toshiba's BDX2000 Blu-ray player. (Click to enlarge) [PHOTO: Courtesy of Toshiba] If you can't beat 'em, join them. That's finally Toshiba's message as the company readies to roll out its first Blu-ray player, the BDX2000, this fall. The player will arrive in November, at a price of $250. The BDX200 is a BD-Live-ready player (you have to add 1GB of flash memory for the BD-Live Internet feature to work), and it includes an SD card slot for playing digital music, photos and video--including high-def AVCHD files—on your TV. The player has a "smoked mirrored" front panel, with a drop-down door that conceals the primary controls. When used with a Toshiba Regza TV, the player and TV can both be controlled from a single remote. From the announcement, it's unclear whether the layer internally decodes the high-resolution lossless audio formats—Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-Master Audio—internally, or sends it out via bitstream for decoding in a receiver. [Note: We just learned the player decodes these formats internally.] —James K. Willcox (Read Full Article) |
| 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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| 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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| 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.)
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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) |
| 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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| LG's BD390 Blu-ray player: Now with Vudu, Rotten Tomatoes (Consumer Reports, 10/15/2009 3:41pm) |
| LG’s BD390 Blu-ray player, now equipped with Vudu’s streaming movie service and Rotten Tomatoes ratings.(Click to enlarge.) [PHOTO: Courtesy of Vudu] Vudu, the movie-streaming service whose high-def HDX video format we recently evaluated on an LG plasma TV, is now available on the company’s BD390 Blu-ray player, one of the top-rated players in our latest Blu-ray player Ratings (available to subscribers). But don’t be alarmed if you boot up the player and see shiny red vegetables, er, fruit, all over the screen—Vudu is now incorporating ratings from the Rotten Tomatoes website in its list of movies available for sale or rent.You can sort selections in your Vudu movie lists by the ratings score (which includes the site's beloved Tomatometer and fresh/rotten tomato icons), and see summary reviews from some of the top movie critics from around the country. And Vudu has redesigned its movie page to deliver the extra content more interactively. If you own, or are about to buy, a BD390 Blu-ray player, it should receive a free Vudu-enabling firmware update automatically the next time it connects to LG’s NetCast online service. The player can connect to the Internet either using a wired Ethernet connection, or wirelessly via the player’s built-in Wi-Fi connection). Vudu is also available on 42- and 47-inch LH50 LCD TVs and 50- and 60-inch PS80 plasma models. —James K. Willcox (Read Full Article) |
| 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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| News From CEDIA 2009: JVC Announces First Blu-ray Disc Recorders For U.S., Sort Of... (About.com, 9/10/2009 11:00pm) |
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In an anncouncement that created some brief excitement at CEDIA, JVC introduced the first Blu-ray Disc recorders available in the U.S. market at a press conference early Thursday morning. However, the excitement was very short-lived when the actual details were revealed.
The new JVC Blu-ray disc recorders cannot, I repeat, cannot record high definition television programming, either from over-the-air (there is no built-in tuner or RF input), cable, or satellite; there are no HDMI or Component video inputs for recording hi-def video, only standard definition composite and S-Video.
However, each recorder comes equipped with a either a 250GB or 500GB hard drive and can record either standard or hi-def content from SD Cards and digital camcorders via USB or Firewire interface. The target market for these recorders is not the mainstream consumer, but video editors and related professionals.
The SR-HD1250 is priced at $1,995 and the SR-HD1500 is priced at $2,550. Both units will be sold through JVC's professional division. For more details, check out the Official Announcement from JVC. Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com - Click on photos for larger view. (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) |
| 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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| Disney Disappointed With Blu-ray Disc Movie Sales (About.com, 10/19/2009 12:26pm) |
| Although Blu-ray Disc player and Disc sales have been on a steady upward pace since the end of the Blu-ray/HD-DVD format war, growth has not been as robust as the previous DVD growth timeline.
Of course, the current state of the economy doesn't help as many have postponed consumer electronics-related purchases. However, the other wrinkle is that Blu-ray Disc releases of new films have actually done very well, but sales of classic and older films that were previously released on DVD aren't. That is to be expected; since all Blu-ray Disc players can also play DVDs, many consumers don't see the need to replace their existing DVD collections.
This is where Disney comes in. Apparently, recent Blu-ray editions of previously DVD released classic films that may already be in many consumer's collections aren't doing as well as expected. However, what Disney may be failing to also see is that their Blu-ray Disc releases carry much higher price tags than releases from some of the other studios, which further limits their purchase and replacement appeal. For more details and additional perspective, plus an interesting peek into the current state of the movie industry, check out the report from Business Week.
Related Story: A more optimistic view on Blu-ray Disc sales, including a positive opinion from a different Disney source - Blu-ray Disc Sales Way Up in 2009 (TV Predictions)Disney Disappointed With Blu-ray Disc Movie Sales originally appeared on About.com Home Theater on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 12:26:39.Permalink | Comment | Email this (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) |
| 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) |
| 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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| Denon Announces Less Expensive Flagship Blu-ray Disc Player (About.com, 9/26/2009 8:00am) |
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Although Denon introduced their flagship $4,500 DVD-A1UDCI Blu-ray Disc player just this past January at CES, they have just announced a new "flagship quality" Blu-ray Disc player for less than half the price (which is still $1,999).
Just as with the DVD-A1UDC1, the new DBP-4010UDCI meets Profile 2.0 specifications with the required Ethernet port as well as a slot for memory expansion and audio, video, still image file playback via SD card. This player is also playback compatible with Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, CDs, but DVD-Audio Discs and SACDs. Also, another welcome feature for audiophiles has a separate 2 channel/7.1 channel analog audio outputs and bass management control, and, for videophiles, the DBP-4010UDCI offers vertical stretch, so that films with 2:35 aspect ratio images can be properly displayed when using projectors with 2:35 aspect ratio lens attachments.
However, one important change from the previous DVD-A1UDCI is the switch from using the the Silicon Optix Realta Chip for DVD upscaling, to the use of the Anchor Bay VRS ABT-2010 Chip for that purpose.
Also, for custom installers, the DBP-4010UDCI is fully equipped with both RS-232 and Wired remote in/out connectors.
For complete details, check out the Official Denon Announcement, along with the DBP-4010UDCI Specification Sheet and User Manual. Photos (c) Denon USA - Click on photos for larger view. (Read Full Article) |
| Pioneer BDP-320 Blu-ray Disc Player - Product Review (About.com, 9/15/2009 10:00am) |
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The Pioneer BDP-320 is a Blu-ray Disc player that combines practical features with good performance. Blu-ray discs are played at full 1080p via its HDMI output. This player is also compatible with standard DVDs and most recordable DVD formats, and standard music CDs. Standard DVDs are upscaled up to 1080p via the HDMI output. Onboard decoding or undecoded bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD is provided via HDMI. The BDP-320 aheres to Blu-ray Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) specifications, and also BDP320 incoporates Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) for jitterless audio transmission between the BDP320 and compatible Pioneer home theater receivers for better audio CD playback performance using the HDMI connection. To find out if the Pioneer BDP-320 is right for you, check out my Short and Full Reviews, as well as a supplmentary Photo Profile and Video Performance Tests. Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com (click on photos for larger view) (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) |
| 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) |
| 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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| 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) |
| 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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| 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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| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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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| 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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| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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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| 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) |
| 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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| 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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| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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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| 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) |
| 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) |
| Samsung rolls out Amazon, Blockbuster video store access across HDTVs, HTIBs and Blu-ray players everywhere (Engadget, 10/14/2009 9:42pm) |
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) |
| 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) |
| 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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| 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.
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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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| Zune HD specs fill in the blanks on video format support, battery life and more (Engadget, 8/13/2009 8:28pm) |
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) |
| 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) |
| 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.
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| HDI concocts 100-inch laser-based 3D HDTV, calls rivaling technology child's play (Engadget, 9/17/2009 1:48pm) |
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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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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| 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.
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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.
Pictures, specs via Gizmodo:
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| 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) |
| 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) |
| Mitsubishi unveils REAL line of Blu-ray burning, super upconverting LCDs (Engadget, 8/20/2009 3:52pm) |
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.
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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.
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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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| 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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| Sony announces new PS3 Slim, coming first week of Sept. (Update: now with pics!) (Joystiq, 8/18/2009 7:20pm) |
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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.
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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.
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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?
Hastings: We donÂ’t comment and any acquisition prospects.Permalink | Comments
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