Sony PSP HDMI Converter And Upscaler Unveiled By Lenkeng

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If you enjoy playing your Sony PSP games on a TV than you might want to look into getting your hands on a Lenkeng LKV8000 PSP to HDMI Converter.
The Lenkeng box takes the component video and Audio R/L output of the Sony PSP and converts it to a 720p HD signal offered up on an HDMI port. Read more

Posted on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Features of HDMI Version 1.4 Unveiled

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HDMI Licensing has announced some of the features of HDMI v 1.4. The specification is set to be available for download no later than June 30, 2009. It seems like HDMI 1.3 just hit the market, but HDMI 1.4 will add a slew of features that HDMI 1.3 is lacking. The 1.4 spec has an HDMI Ethernet channel allowing devices to send and receive data at 100Mbps.

The new spec also has an audio return channel to reduce the number of cables needed during an install. 3D over HDMI will be supported for 3D viewing with dual-stream 1080p resolution. The new spec also supports significantly higher resolutions than current HDMI will handle of up to 4096 x 2160 at 24Hz. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 May 2009 06:07:09 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Xbox 360 Dashboard Update coming for HDMI Issue

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If you are an Xbox 360 owner that was sending audio out over HDMI and found after the XBE update was applied your audio was gone, your fix is coming Tuesday 2am Pacific. The update will fix the audio issue over HDMI.

Exactly what other changes if any the update will fix or add is unknown. It appears that this may be a fix for the audio issue only. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Feb 2009 01:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Gefen Offers Three new Wireless HDMI Extenders

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If you need to get an HD signal from a component like a Blu-ray player or cable box to a HDTV that is a long way from your components you may think the only option is a really long HDMI cable ran around the room or through the attic. Gefen has three new products that will allow you to send the HDMI signal to your TV wirelessly.

Among the products is the Wireless for HDMI UWB Extender, which can send full 1080p video with digital surround and two-channel analog audio up to 10 meters in distance. The system has two HDMI inputs and analog audio output that auto switches sources for up to three devices. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2009 07:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

New Eee Box B204 and B206 have HDMI

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The Asus Eee Box tiny PC just got more attractive as new models add an HDMI port. The New Eee Box B204 and B206 feature HDMI to connect directly to HDTVs. Asus bundles Eee Cinema, a full-featured media player that enables users to play high definition videos.
Asus also added a remote control to the B204 and B206 to make them convenient for HTPC.
The new Eee Boxes are equipped with a discrete graphics card that features a high definition hardware video decoder, vastly improving the quality of video and freeing the Eee Box’s processor to tackle other tasks. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Dec 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

GefenTV Adds Two HDMI Switchers to Line

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Gefen added two new solutions to its line for home theater fans that have more HDMI sources than they have inputs on their TV or projector. Both new devices allow multiple HDMI devices to use one HDMI input on the TV at resolutions up to 1080p.

The two products include the GefenTV multi Format Switcher with a MSRP of $499. The switcher supports different video formats and converts standard and HD inputs into HDMI format. Inputs include component, composite, s-video, and HDMI all with supplemental audio inputs. A remote is included as well. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

1080p HDMI Digital Photo Viewer Launches

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A few years ago, looking at family photos meant pulling out old and dusty photo albums and thumbing through photos developed at a lab. After that we went digital and we check our images out on a PC or a digital photo frame. The next step according to PIE United is to view our family photos on a big screen HDTV.

PIE has announced the HD-0310 photo viewer that allows images to be viewed on a big screen TV at full 1080p resolution. In addition to photos, the device allows viewing of video and music playback. The device supports common memory card formats and USB devices. Music in MP3 format can be played and memory card formats including SD, SDHC, MS, and CF are supported. Read more

Posted on Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Gefen Technology Cuts HDMI Cables with UWB

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Gefen has announced a new wireless HDMI extender that uses UWB technology from Tzero Technologies. The no cable extender delivers wired quality HDMI from Blu-ray and other HDMI sources to the TV or projector.

The extender features built-in interference elimination technology for optimal picture quality. The device can stream full 1080p with 5.1 surround sound up to 10 meters across a room. The extender offers dual HDMI ports, component video, and analog audio. Pricing and availability are unknown at this time. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Psyclone HDMI Selector Model PSC47 Review

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Krunker published a review of the Psyclone HDMI Selector Model PSC47.

Quote from the review: "Overall, the Psyclone PSC47 HDMI Selector is a well built switch - and honestly, it better be for $199.99. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus M3A78-EMH HDMI Review

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echwareLabs has published a review of the Asus M3A78-EMH HDMI.

Quote from the review: "Nitro brings you a look at the new Asus M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard packed with lots of features. We test this new motherboard as a gaming platform as well as demonstrate the features common to the 780G platform. Read more

Posted on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI AMD 780G Motherboard Review

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Hothardware published a review of the ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI AMD 780G Motherboard.

Quote from the review:"We're writing to let you all know that we have just posted a new article at HotHardware in which we evaluate the features and performance of ASUS' AMD 780G-based M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard. Read more

Posted on Fri, 4 Apr 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI Mobo Preview

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Hothardware published a sneak peak report of the upcoming ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI motherboard.

Quote: "What you see pictured here is the ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI. The M3N78-EMH HDMI is a socket AM2+ motherboard, compatible with virtually all AMD single, dual- and quad-core desktop processors. Read more

Posted on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MIPS unveils first HDMI 65nm IP Solution

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MIPS Technologies, Inc. unveiled the industry's first 65 nanometer (nm) IP offerings for HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface).

MIPS Technologies' solution is uniquely optimized for HDMI connectivity in low power, portable transmit applications-including digital still cameras, camcorders, portable media players, game consoles and cell phones, as well as digital home receive applications such as high-definition DTVs and display units, A/V receivers and set-top boxes. Read more

Posted on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

MAdCatz Xbox 360 HDMI Adapter

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Xbox 360 owners who purchased their console systems before Microsoft began updating them all with HDMI ports need not buy a new system to get HDMI support thanks to MadCatz. MadCatz has announced a new HDMI convertor for all Xbox 360 models.

The convertor kit connects easily to the AV Output located on the rear of the console and uses advanced microprocessor technology to convert the analog signal to a digital HDMI stream. This allows the convertor to output all popular resolutions up to full 1080p. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:05:04 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Latest Reviews: Sony PS3 Burnout, HDMI Switch, Neil Poulton HDD

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Last week we again published several reviews of new hardware and gadgets.

Shane had lots of fun playing Burnout Paradise PS3.
Besides playing video games Shane also tested some serious gear like the Impact Acoustics 5-port HDMI Switch and the XFX GeForce 8400GS video card. Read more

Posted on Sat, 2 Feb 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Impact Acoustics 5-port HDMI Selector Switch Review

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Today we are going to look at the Impact Acoustics 5-port HDMI selector switch. If you have a HDTV with less HDMI ports than you have HDMI gear this will be an interesting product.

The switch is HDCP compliant and outputs full 1080p video and audio signals. This is the perfect gizmo for connecting multiple HD components to your TV via HDMI. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:43:52 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Pulse~LINK Wireless HDMI and HDMI-Over-Coax

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Pulse~LINK Inc announced that it has reference designs for its CWave HDMI-Over-coax and Wireless HDMI production ready. These solutions will allow home theater fans to send HD signals throughout the home with no required wires.

The HDMI over Coax will allow sending HD quality video over existing coax wiring in homes. The JPEG2000 video codec is used for the wireless streaming and coax streaming. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:39:20 CST | by Shane McGlaun

OPPO HM-31 HDMI Switch Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends has tested the OPPO HM-31 HDMI Switch.

Quote from the review: "A rapidly growing number of HDTVs and components use HDMI cables as the primary or optional connection point. The only trouble is that most HDTVs typically have a single or double HDMI input, instantly limiting the number of devices that can be connected at once. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Impact Acoustics 360-degree rotating HDMI Adapters

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One of the HDTV sets in my house has a base that makes plugging HDMI connectors with larger ends into the ports very difficult. Last time I had to move components I fought the plug for way too long.

Impact Acoustics has a new line of rotating HDMI adapters that would have been a great help to me. There are five different rotating HDMI adapters to choose from and each adapter costs $12.99. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2007 12:56:51 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Tributaries HDMI over CAT 5 HXC5

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Home theater buffs who have complex installations in large rooms know that finding very long HDMI cables and running the HDMI cables over long distances gets hard and the cable can be very expensive. The new HXC5 from Tributaries can send a virtually lossless HDMI signal over CAT5 cable up to 50 meters or about 164 feet.

The system required a double run of CAT5, CAT5E, or CAT6 cable. The HXC5 does the rest of the work utilizing a balanced/unbalanced signal-processing unit with full HD signal integrity. The device supports resolutions up to 1080p and is HDMI 1.2 and HDCP compliant as well. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:31:21 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sony HDMS-S1D 80GB HDMI Digital Photo Album

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Sony announced the HDMS-S1D Digital Photo Album.

The Sony HDMS-S1D allows you to store your digital photos on an 80GB hard drive, connect to a HDTV via HDMI and display up to 50,000 high resolution photos with slide-show or Scrapbook-style displays. Read more

Posted on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr