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HDTV and Home Theater Podcast #380 - PlayOn Update, Local Media Streaming

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:33:23 +0000

It's been almost a year since we first checked out the beta of PlayOn from MediaMall Technologies. Now there's some new beta functionality in PlayOn, so we've decided to do a little update. The new feature allows you to stream local media content to your connected players. ...

New Pioneer Elite A/V Receivers Produce High Resolution Multi-Channel Sound Quality That Brings Cinematic Entertainment into the Home

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:53:07 +0000

Raising the bar on high power A/V Receiver performance, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveils four A/V Receivers designed to bring enhanced clarity, detail and dynamic "quick response" from uncompressed Dolby® True-HD and DTS-HD™ Master Audio soundtracks used in Blu-ray Disc® entertainment. The new Pioneer® Elite® SC-25 and SC-27 A/V Receivers incorporate a Direct Energy HD Class D amplifier featuring ICEPower™ technology to ensure unprecedented reproduction of...

Integra Debuts Pair of Mid-Priced AV Receivers for Custom Installations

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:09:47 +0000

Integra has introduced two mid-priced audio-video receivers designed to provide state-of-the-art home theater performance plus sophisticated integration with home automation systems. The new Integra DTR-30.1 and DTR-20.1 are, respectively, 7.2- and 5.2-channel, two-zone AV receivers designed for modern high-definition audio and video systems. In addition, the DTR-30.1 is the first Integra A/V receiver that incorporates the new Dolby ProLogic IIz which lets installers offer their clients engaging...

Hannspree Introduces a New 25-inch 1080p Full HD LCD Television

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:44:28 +0000

Hannspree today introduced the 25-inch ST251MKB 1080p Full HD LCD television to the US market at $399.99 MSRP. This model is going to be a part of the company's first line of mainstream digital TVs under the ST series. The larger models are expected to be released later this year. The ST series LCD televisions boast a stunning all-black design with a glossy front bezel and a set of key performance features that appeal to today's value and budget-conscious consumers. In addition, ST series televi...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast #379 - Yamaha RX-V565BL Receiver

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:47:51 +0000

An HD picture is only half of the Home Theater experience. To complete it you need a good sound system. On this show we routinely talk about receivers that cost $750 and more which frustrates many listeners who want advanced features without spending a ton of money. The Yamaha RX V565 may be the machine that some of you have been looking for. At $430 its not the most capable machine out there but for some it will be a major step up over what they currently have been listening to. ...

VIZIO Announces High Performance XVT HDTV Line Up with 240Hz SPS(TM), TruLED(TM) and Smart Dimming(TM) Technology, VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA), and Slim Line(TM) 120Hz LCD HDTV Models

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:31:52 +0000

VIZIO has unveiled details for its Fall 2009 Extreme VIZIO Technology, (XVT) series lineup, with 8 new models ranging in sizes from 32" to 55". The comprehensive range includes cutting-edge technologies like 240Hz scenes per second, TruLED(TM) with Smart Dimming(TM) backlight technology, VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA(TM)) feature and high-style Slim Line(TM) profile 120Hz LCD HDTVs. All of VIZIO's 2009 televisions are energy efficient, with each earning and exceeding Energy Star 3.0 qualifications by...

New Sony Notebook Delivers Stunning Blu-ray Entertainment at Entry-Level Price

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:22:37 +0000

Sony today unveiled the VAIO(R) NW notebook -- a new line of PCs that provide a powerful high-definition experience while starting at just $800 for the standard model and $880 equipped with Blu-ray Disc(TM) technology. Part of a series, the NW notebook features......

Cox Launches New HD Channels in Line-Up, Including Family-Friendly Channels

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:30:05 +0000

Cox Communications customers now have access to new HD channels, including two new family friendly high-definition channels with the addition of Disney Channel HD and ABC Family HD to Cox's lineup. Also, a variety of content from......

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast #378 - Tips for Tuning Your Surround Sound

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:57:29 +0000

Never a shortage of things to talk about, topics in this episode range from the best football movie of all time - and yes, we are talking about American football (although Goal! would have been up there if we weren't). We dive into projectors a little bit and talk about the new HD streaming service Epix. The show closes with a discussion of an article from Electronic House about how to tune your surround sound system....

AVerMedia(R) Launches the Next Generation in PC-TV Tuner Cards!

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:14:29 +0000

AVerMedia announced today the release of the Next Generation in PC-TV Entertainment. The AVerTV Combo G2 (White Box) is a DTV Ready Next Generation PCI Express TV tuner card that allows you to watch one program while recording another, or record two programs simultaneously! It's a Combo tuner, so it has one tuner for Analog (NTSC) and one for Digital broadcasting, Over-the-Air (ATSC), or Unencrypted Digital Cable (ClearQAM), designed to receive these signals directly to your PC! It comes equippe...