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High Definition Content Distribution in the US (Part 3) - Pre-recorded HD Media Distribution, and Conclusion

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:35:00 +0000

Several formats were introduced over the past few years to distribute pre-recorded HD content. Some of those are already discontinued; others were introduced at trade shows in the US (such as the Cons...

High Definition Content Distribution in the US (Part 2) - The Quality Factors of HDTV Content Distribution

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:31:22 +0000

High quality HDTV can be broadcasted using the 6 MHz channel-slot of one analog NTSC channel, but with over 9 times its resolution quality. The NTSC image is made of 480ix450 viewable picture elements...

Here’s an idea, stop including standard A/V cables with Blu-ray players

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:07:08 +0000

Oppo does include basic cables. I suppose for first level setup if you have a problem. We need a free cable exchange - where the manufactures can gather surplus cables and put them back in the boxes! ...

HDTV Almanac - No-Battery Remote

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:59:06 +0000

My grandmother had one of those, and my uncle's dog would make the TV go beserk whenever she shook her collar. It's really not so far removed from this new concept. Alfred...

HDTV Almanac - California Chooses Stick Over Carrot

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:39:31 +0000

Alfred - I heartily agree - except I think the industry will get the message that energy savings is a bit more serious than they thought- and innovation will ensue. I think we will marvel at the comb...

High Definition Content Distribution in the US (Part 1) – The Market for HD Content and Distribution Services

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:27:29 +0000

This series of three articles analyzes the current and future market for HD, the methods of distribution and the capabilities of the digital technology to distribute HD content to meet consumer expect...

Consumer Electronics Association Reacts to California Energy Commission TV Energy Use Mandates

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:49:01 +0000

BTW, what is killing new Nuclear energy is mostly the costs. Everything I am reading says the cost overruns are huge - before construction even starts. And there are other issues - like the possiblit...

Sony LCD RP KF42WE610 - blue blotches

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:50:15 +0000

WE42610 is the model. Thanks Richard. I did have a tech look at it, thinking irt just needed a cleaning. He was unfamil,iar wirth the issue, but said it was a panel problem and that the panel wou...

3M Launches Consumer Awareness Campaign on TV Energy Consumption

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:05:58 +0000

True. But it could be a direct drop in for the fuel that we use now. It could be made by solar powered plants. Because you are correct in that it is expensive to make. Sunlight is the one way that...

Mitsubishi DLP RP WD60735 - Uneven lighting/leaking light?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:18:25 +0000

It sounds like you have a problem with this display that will require service. I recommend you contact a Mitsubishi authorized service center in case the repair is expensive in which case, If you have...

HDMI Switcher?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:35:53 +0000

If your A/V receiver does not support HDMI then you have no choice but to use the analog multi-channel output which should support all HD audio codecs or the standard digital audio SPDIF or RCA output...

Sony LCD RP 2004 - blotchy look

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:26:19 +0000

I notice a slight "blotchy" look on the whites of the ice while watching hockey games. Is it possible for the picture quality to degrade as the bulb ages or is an all or none scenario? The light ou...

HDTV TLC: Mounting Your HDTV Over the Fireplace

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:53:37 +0000

Not to mention the things you CAN'T see, above that fireplace!!! I know enough to advise clients away from LCD, even with gas, in such situations, but... you'll NEVER know what's behind that wall u...

HDTV Almanac - Silly Season in Full Swing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:44 +0000

Okay, if you want the coolest bargains on HDTVs, you probably will have to spend all your time just tracking the deals. In addition to the sales circulars and online specials posted at the retailers&#...

HDTV Almanac - Bugged, But It Could Be Good

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:07:10 +0000

I think it'll get much better in the future...Near of far? Probably more like far and the algorithms to collect, collate, identify, sort out all the information accurately will most likely never be ...