Verizon isn't taking their time on competing with the big boys. They've added some key ingredients, most notably the NFL Network which even I don't have access to. Thank you Milpitas Comcast. So Verizon’s doing well in the sports department. But don’t think that cable operators are sitting idly by. Comcast, for example, has signed a deal for extensive VOD […]
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Pioneer must have one fantastic panel if they can charge $3500 for a 1024X768 panel. Judging by its feature set, you certainly get a lot for the price tag. At the heart of this panel is everything you would come to expect from the Elite line including two HDMI inputs, dual tuners, program guide, home networking support (many formats supported), […]
Read moreAre you curious how Microsoft's HD DVD Add-on performs in a series of standard industry benchmarks? Well you are in luck, Secrets took it through its paces. Overall it performed well, but it was not on par with the big names such as Genum and Faroudja. From the article: The performance of the add-on is very similar to the […]
Read moreYou know a website is a good HT resource when they can come together with 10 HT ideas for your Mom this holiday season. I really like the idea of a nice sized plasma TV and a quality 2.1 sound system. Of course, get a few DVDs and CD's so dear ole Mom can enjoy her new present. From the […]
Read moreI am somewhat disturbed by having my native country national broadcaster declare HDTV is really not worth it. I mean really, will I ever see Corner Gas in HD? THe whole premise is based around getting advertisers to pay more so they can pick up the tab to broadcast in HDTV. From the article: Apparently his feathers are all ruffled […]
Read moreMicrosoft seeking a patent on PVR advertising does NOT bode well for Media Center users. I have an ugly feeling the SP1 for Vista MCE may include a nasty update that I won't care for. The age old battle continues! The consumer finds away to avoid a big business to be paid.. lawsuits follow… several years later they adapt to […]
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INTRODUCTION So, you would like to add a dual OTA/QAM capable HD tuner to your HTPC setup, but you are out of card slots? Perhaps, you would just like the flexibility of a network attached tuner? SiliconDust Engineering recently heard your pleas for help and today we are going to review their solution. Read on to find out how […]
Read moreThis will go about as far as I can throw a 7'2" dwarf… not very far. When this many businesses get together to try and displace a free service, you just know that it won't work. I hope Fox, Viacom, CBS and NBC come to some sort of agreement that will allow for users to enjoy their content in a […]
Read moreThe HT Guys' latest podcast features a few juicy news items like Sony's 1080i fix on the PS3 and AT&T's latest deal with HDNet. The meat of the 'cast is talking about Panasonic. You get the full meal deal here, from the company's history, to the current happenings of the company. Listen Here: Summary Page Here: Panasonic is a brand […]
Read moreCiting advances in its manufacturing process, Panasonic now claims that plasma burn in is now a thing of the past. The average plasma should now be able to reach a 60,000 hour life before half brightness happens. That is quite a length lifespan of a TV these days. Although, nothing compared to what we have enjoyed with traditional tube sets. […]
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