55 inches of plasma goodness is great, but did they have to use such a cheesy naming for their DVR feature? Well, actually that's just a poorly-translated description of PVR functionality that will "pause, record and reply [sic] TV programs for two hours after the original broadcast." Read the rest here.
Read moreAs the famous Remote Control turns fifty, it took this chance to sit down with the WCFCourier to answer a few questions and reflect upon its button pressed past. I wonder how it feels about creating a generation of couch potatoes. From the article: Pulse: You disappear so many times a day. Where do you go? Remote: It's not me. […]
Read moreThe UK got a new HD channel to brag about, one that American's are sorely missing. History HD will made its debut today. Americans, and Canadians I assume, will be looking forward to The History Channel HD sometime in 2007. From the article: Sky’s newest high definition TV channel, The History Channel HD, begins broadcasting today. Transmitting from 8am until […]
Read moreA common theme through out many display device reviews is that analog signals plain old stink when shown on an HDTV. Personally, I have only seen a couple of TV's handle analog signals exceptionally well. Here are my top three reasons why I think analog signals look poor on an HDTV. 1. Garbage in is garbage out. 2. HDTVs often […]
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I once delved into DVD Lobby, only to escape a few weeks later scarred and bruised. I guess I was soft after my months of using Sage/BTV. I am sure setup for Cinemar's software has evolved into something much better and proof of this has to be their UMPC offering with HA and media control. From the article: I can't […]
Read moreHAI Makes Product Announcements at ISC; All Omni Family Controllers Now CP-01 Compliant, Wireless Glass Break Detector and Spanish OmniPro II Controller Now Shipping Home Automation, Inc. (HAI), a leading manufacturer of home control products since 1985, continued its commitment to the security industry by making several major product announcements at the ISC show opening today in New York. Among […]
Read moreTEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 30, 2006–Syntax-Brillian Corporation (Nasdaq:BRLC), a manufacturer and marketer of LCD and LCoS(TM) HDTVs and digital entertainment products, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Vivitar Corporation, an Oxnard, Calif.-based leader in the design, development and marketing of photographic, optical, electronic and digital imaging products, for $26 million in stock. The acquisition will give Syntax-Brillian full ownership […]
Read moreNow with blacker blacks and whiter whites, the Sanyo PLV-Z25 projector will sure to please even the grumpiest of videophiles. Close to hitting market, this beauty boasts a sexy 10000:1 contrast, ratio dual HDMI connections, 1100 ANSI lumens brightness and a dual-iris system. From the article: Part of the PLV-Z5's secret is what Sany's calling the industry's first twin-iris system, […]
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I would guess that Microsoft decided to release this nifty little 1080p update just in time for Sony's release date. Also included in this free update will be the ability to stream WMV files from another computer, ability to play files from data CD's and DVDs, and 50 hz display compatibility. mmm The 360 is sounding better and better. From […]
Read moreThe Home Theater Guys are at it again with podcast #114! This week they talk about a few news tidbits including more Blu-ray delay rumours. As well, they talk in depth about the DVD iScan VP30 video processor-A/V Switcher. Read the article: Listen to the podcast: So what does it do? It cleans everything up and gives you the best […]
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