Youtube Starts Streaming 1080p HD Next Week

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Youtube announced that they would begin supporting 1080p HD videos starting next week.
Starting next week, YouTube's HD mode will add support for viewing videos in 720p or 1080p, depending on the resolution of the original source, up from our maximum output of 720p today.
This is great news as more and more users have a box that brings Youtube onto their TV in the living room. Read more

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Saturday Night Live Opening Shot in 1080p With Canon Eos

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When you're a camera company, it's easy to get free publicity. Every time a professional uses your product to do something cool, boom! You get what amounts to a free celebrity endorsement. Take this latest Canon press release. Apparently the opening to this new season of Saturday Night Life was shot entirely in 1080p video. In order to attract less attention and shoot in tight areas, the Canon Eos 5D Mark II and Eos 7D Digital SLR cameras were used.

The intro features a variety of shots from around the city of New York. The director didn't want to have to set up a large shoot and disrupt the reality of any of these shots. By using these portable Canon cameras, they were able to get 1080p footage without having to be too disruptive. This is just another piece of evidence for how incredible portable video shooting technology has gotten these days.

Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:16:13 CST | by Robert Evans

brite-View 1080p HD Media Player Video Review

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Tweaktown reviews the brite-View media player selling for $89.99 on Amazon.com.

Quote from the review: "Today we get a close up look at the brite-View CinemaTube 1080p HD Media Player. On the surface we thought we might be in for a treat. What type of treat, you say? Well, something different than the usual run-of-the-mill HD media players we’ve been looking at this year. And by different, we mean a player with a unique controller, interface and feel. It turns out the brite-View product is (yes, again) another Realtek-based player. Yawn??! Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Oct 2009 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Toshiba T100 Series: 1080p+ULV Processor

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October 22nd is already set to be one of the best PC shopping days in recent memory. With the launch of Windows 7 will come a flurry of new notebooks, netbooks, nettops, and desktop computers. If you're planning to buy a new PC, that will be the day to do it, especially now that the first two models of the Toshiba T100 series of ULV notebooks are set to hit on the 22nd. (Thanks, Gizmodo!)

So far, two sizes have been revealed; the 11.6" T115 and the 13.3" T135. Aside from the screen size, both machines appear to be identical now; they can both manage 1080p out, both have ULV chips, and rock Win 7 Premium. The 115 is rated for 9 hours, and the 135 for 7.5. To see a review of the 135, you can check out Laptop Magazine.

Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:24:28 CDT | by Robert Evans

Telcast T56: A 1080p Media Player

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Finding a personal media player that can output full 1080p HD is about as easy as finding a portable keyboard that doesn't suck. If Engadget is right, Telcast, a Chinese firm, may be one of the first. Their T56 PMP has a nice, big 5" screen, 1080p output from an HDMI port, and an 800 x 600 resolution.

We don't know this thing's hardware specs, or how much space it will pack. It will include a GPS and an FM tuner, as well as an SD slot and a unibody-style all-metal stamped body. This thing looks as tough as a rock.

Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:08:49 CDT | by Robert Evans

NetNote 1080P Netbooks Coming?

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Good news, netbook lovers. According to Electronista manufacturer VIA has just announced the launch of its new NetNote Turnkey Systems. These are a series of 10.2" to 12.1" netbooks that are capable of playing 1080p HD video.

These NetNote devices come with either VIA C7-M ULV processors (ranging in power from 1.0-1.6 GHz) or VIA Nano processors (64-bit superscalar 800 HMz processor). They come with either 160 GB or 320 GB hard drives, a .3 megapixel webcam, 3 or 6 cell batteries, and up to 2 GB of DDR2 RAM.

Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:02:12 CDT | by Robert Evans

Epson Offers 1080p Projectors for Custom Home Theater Installers

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Earlier this morning we talked about the new Epson home theater projectors for enthusiasts. Epson has also announced a pair of new projectors today that are aimed at the pro installer market. The projectors are the PowerLite Pro Cinema 9100 and 9500 UB. The projectors are both 1080p 3LCD units with lots of similarities to the two consumer projectors I already talked about.

The 9100 has both ISF day and night modes for switching picture modes and lamp output. The projector also uses Epson Color Isolation system for fine-tuning of color saturation and hue without needing blue and red optical filters. The contrast ratio is 16,000:1 with 1800 lumens of brightness. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Epson Announces Two 1080p Projectors for Home Theater

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Epson has added two new home theater projectors to its line of projectors. The two new products are the PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and the 8500 UB. Both projectors are 3LCD units with 1080p resolution. The 8100 has a dynamic contrast ratio of 36000:1 and the 8500 UB has a dynamic contrast ratio of 200000:1.

The 8100 sells for $1599 and the 8500 UB will sell for under $3000. Epson promises that both projectors offer good color reproduction with crisp and natural images. Other features of the 8100 include 1800 lumens of brightness and light can be controlled on a frame-by-frame basis at 60 times per second. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Panasonic DMP-BD60 1080p Blu-ray Player

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We continue our look at the top selling Blu-ray players today with the Panasonic DMP-BD60.
Integrated with high quality pictures and advanced networking functions, the Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player consists of improved internet functionality of VIERA Cast that offers access to Amazon Video on Demand's (VOD) huge assortment of titles. These 2009 series Blu-ray Disc players continue to integrate VIERA Link, permitting the users the advantage of operating features like audio and video components through HDMI using a remote control. Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player is also designed with latest technology to reduce power consumption.

Other feature highlights include Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio Essential Dolby TrueHD etc. you can also benefit from the best quality surround sound with 7.1 channel integrated in it.
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Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung BD-P1600 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player examined

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Samsung released the new BD-P1600 Blu-ray Player in March. The Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-ray player offers various state of the art features including supported Netflix and streaming Pandora movie/music along with BD-Live support with added wireless connectivity and two USB connections for updating firmware.

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The Samsung BD-P1600 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player offers you the advantage of experiencing crystal-clear and vivid imaging with stunning appeal of total 1080p HD resolution. It provides streaming Netflix movies and Pandora music instantaneously with the help of broadband connection.
You can also take advantage of the Multi-format playback that allows you to experience DVD, CD, Blu-ray Discs, MP3/WMA, AVCHD JPEG, and such audio facilities. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Epson Ensemble HD Home Theater System goes 1080p

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Epson has announced that its home theater package called the Ensemble HD is now available with the company's new line of 3LCD 1080p front projectors. The new packages are the PowerLite Home Cinema 6100 and the Home Cinema 6500 UB.

Ensemble is a fully integrated home theater system that includes a motorized 100-inch screen along with integrated surround sound, AV controller, and a built-in DVD player and most all of the other components required to install the system. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Software Brings 3D 1080p Movies to PS3 and Mac

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New software from a company called Next3D promises to bring full HD 1080p resolution 3D movies to the PS3 and Mac computers. The software is available as a free download and can be combined with Next3D's content delivery service allowing consumers to download and play full 1080p theatrical HD movies.

The software was previously available on the Xbox 360. The downloadable content is patent pending and delivers stereoscopic 3D 1080p content to the home over a broadband connection. The films available on the service will be on a pay-per-view basis. Read more

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

DirecTV Offers Largest Selection of 1080p Movies

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Satellite providers are starting to offer more and more pay-per-view and on demand movies and programs in 1080p HD resolution. It's nice to see that you don’t have to watch Blu-ray to get 1080p resolution.

DirecTV has announced that it now offers the largest selection of 1080p films available on DirecTV Plus HD DVRs. Over 30 films are now offered in 1080p resolution and new films will soon be added to the 1080p line. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

ViewSonic Announces 22-inch 1080p LCD HDTV

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Once you get used to watching TV programs in HD, it's very hard to go back to SD programming. For a long time HDTVs weren't available in smaller screen sizes with 32-inches about as small as the TVs got. Viewsonic has announced a new 22-inch HDTV that may be perfect for use in the bedroom, kitchen, or dorm.

The TV is called the VT2230 and offers full 1080p resolution in a more compact design. The TV has a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 and sells for $349. The contrast ratio if 8000:1 dynamic and ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuners are built into the set. Read more

Posted on Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

TDVision Demos 3D 1080p HD Content at Film Festival

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TDVision has demonstrated its 1080p HD 3D content for visitors at an international film festival in Mexico showing off the future of in-home 3D content. The content was encoded using TDVision's TDVCodec format that is 3D/2D and MPEG complaint.

The solution provides for 3D content and is fully 2D backwards compatible. The demo shown used a 3D compatible TV from Mitsubishi, a compatible 3D Blu-ray disc with the content driven from a Wintel PC. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:17:08 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

DISH Network Offers TV Series in 1080p

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For a long time when people would ask me if they should get a 720p or a 1080p HDTV, my response was will you watch Blu-ray movies? If not go for 720p since TV is only broadcast at 720p. Well the days of using that adage are gone now thanks to DISH Network.

The satellite TV provider announced today that it would be offering 1080p TV shows from specific networks. The first series to be broadcast via the firms IP-VOD offering is the new A&E series The Beast. DISH says that the shows will be available on VOD in 1080p the day after new episodes air. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Viewsonic Announces 24-inch 1080p HDTV

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Viewsonic has announced a new size category for LCD HDTVs. The new VT2430 HDTV has a full HD 1080p screen resolution and sports a 24-inch screen size. The 24-inch screen is designed for smaller spaces like an office or bedroom.

Features of the set in addition to the full HD resolution include a dynamic contrast ration of 10000:1 HDMI 1.3 connectivity. The set features HDCP to work with Blu-ray players and protected content. Read more

Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

HANNspree HT09 is World's first 28 inch 1080p HDTV

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HANNspree known for their funny themed TVs has unveiled what the company calls the world's smallest full HD LCD HDTV.
The HANNspree HT09 is the world’s first 28-inch (27.5” viewable) LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution.
HANNspree's HT09 includes multiple device inputs including two HDMI ports, which allows you to connect to additional consumer electronic devices such as a PC, HD set-top box, gaming console, or a Blu-ray Disc player. Read more

Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:35:50 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sharp 42 inch 1080p HDTV on Sale until Black Friday on Dell

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Dell put the nice Sharp 42-inch LC42SB45U 1080p HDTV on Sale for $799 again. In early November you needed a coupon to get the LC42SB45U from Dell for $799, now Dell sells this Sharp full HD HDTV for $799 until November 27th (Thanksgiving Day). I am not sure what it means that Dell is not including Black Friday for this deal. It could mean that the price of this Sharp TV will go even lower, or not.

The Sharp LC42SB45U 1080p HDTV sells for about $1,000 on other stores (Compare Prices).
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Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Free Blu-ray Player with new Panasonic 1080p Plasma HDTV Amazon Deal

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Why pay money for a Blu-ray Player if Amazon throws one in for free with your purchase of a nice 46 inch Panasonic full HD HDTV?
Amazon.com offers the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ800U 46 inch 1080p Plasma HDTV for $1,799.98 and the Panasonic DMP-BD35K Blu-ray Player is free. Read more

Posted on Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pioneer KURO 60-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #87

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Home theater enthusiasts looking for a big picture and HD resolution have several ways they can go. You can opt for a LCD HDTV, plasma HDTV or a projector. The Projector route usually requires more space and bother than many are willing to go through leaving plasma and LCD HDTVs.

There are more LCD TVs on the market currently than there are plasma's making the LCD the more popular item. However many feel that you get better image quality from a plasma TV than you get from an LCD TV. I have found plasma's typically offer brighter picture, deeper blacks and just look better overall than LCD TVs in similar price ranges. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:50:25 CST | by Shane McGlaun