At the NSCA Expo this week, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is showcasing its first 50†Pioneer branded 1080p plasma display for the U.S. market. Previously only available in Japan and Europe, the Pioneer PDP-5000EX provides fine detail and accurate color for the entire range of high definition signals including 720p, 1080i and 1080p. The Pioneer PDP-5000EX is one of the […]
Read moreSecrets Of HIFI is here today to explain 1080p and why you should be concerned. They do a great job of explaining 1080i vs 1080p and the various frames studios use. In the end, we all want an untouched source to display stream without any processing involved. We are getting closer and closer to this HD nirvana. From the article: […]
Read moreOne player to rule them all! Why bother sitting on the fence when you can get a player that will play both formats…. Sort of.. The LG Super Blue player will play both formats but lacks HDi. I am not a big "extras" fan so it might not be a deal breaker for me. With TotalHD discs coming out later […]
Read moreEver so slowly, Wireless HD appears closer to becoming a reality. The rats nest that is common today could soon be eliminated with wireless HD connectivity. I remain somewhat sleptical as we have yet to make it a reality in home networks. From the article: Motorola, through strategic venture capital arm Motorola Ventures, today announced that it has made an […]
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If the 3rd part plugins for Vista continue as is, I may never have to leave my couch. The latest stroke of genius is from MCEDev who has developed Media Center Cutter. This plugin will allow you to visually edit and cut your recordings from within Media Center. The icing on the cake is that it is programmed in MCML […]
Read moreAudioholics has a great article up that defines all the major features of modern AV Receivers. This is a must read if you are in the market for a new receiver! From the article: PLII / PLIIx & Adjustable Features Pro Logic II – This mode derives 5 full-range channels and subwoofer output from a two-channel source. It includes modes […]
Read morePerhaps I am on of the few people who doesn't want to pay yet another monthly fee for satellite radio. This is why I am looking forward to HD Radio that is slowly creeping into the market. As with any new technology, the HD Radio receivers are on the pricey side, but this is one tech that should drop in […]
Read moreThe 20GB model of PS3 is available in North America, along with the 60GB model. While we make it available to retailers, they are the ones who ultimately place the order for what they want to sell, based on consumer demand. Overwhelmingly, retailers have been requesting the 60GB model, the mix has been about 80 percent 60GB, 20 percent 20GB […]
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Read moreLifehacker has a fairly high level overview with some nice screenshots of Media Portal. It's quite a powerful, and absolutely free Media Center application, so you should check it out if you're evaluating a system. Aside from its core functionality, MediaPortal has a robust set of installable plugins you can use to extend its functionality. For example, there's Last.fm integration, […]
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