What Do You Want to See At CES 2009?
Manufacturers are set to launch a slew of products at CES 2009. We're wondering what's on your wish list. We're just days away from the madness that is the International Consumer Electronics Show. A few thousand manufacturers will be showing off ... [... more]
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Network HD: 720p vs 1080i
It's a long-running debate: 720p vs. 1080i. There are plenty of people on both sides of the resolution fence, including all the major networks. For broadcast networks, there are two choices when it comes to HD telecasts: 720p and 1080i (the ATSC ... [... more]
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Top Microsoft Exec Shows Off Media Center-Based Home
Senior Microsoft official uses Windows Media Centers, Lifeware automation and mostly off-the-shelf technologies for 11,000-square-foot home. A senior - very senior - executive of Microsoft opened his Seattle-area home to a handful of reporters in ... [... more]
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New EH Editor Julie Jacobson Seeks Input for Magazine
EH Publishing co-founder takes the helm of Electronic House while maintaining active role in sister publication CE Pro. I've been asked to assume the role of acting editor for Electronic House. It's something I did for many years in the earlier ... [... more]
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Tweeter Won't Reopen After All
After some rumors, it looks like employees and customers are out of luck. Tweeter stores mysteriously closed at the beginning of December. If you were waiting for Tweeter to reopen to pick up a check or merchandise you paid for, it looks like ... [... more]
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Oppo Shares Details on BDP-83 Universal Blu-ray
Oppo has sent a letter updating details on its forthcoming BDP-83 Blu-ray player release, such as its $499 to $599 price tag, and universality that includes SACD and DVD-A support. Got the update in my email inbox today about the Oppo BDP-83 ... [... more]
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HTSA Warns Against Cheap TVs
The HTSA has picked Sony's XBR8 as one of its favorite TVs for the season. You may be very proud of that new TV purchase. You may have even punched someone in the head for it. Black Friday shoppers' remorse aside, the Home Theater Specialists of ... [... more]
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'Dark Knight' Blu-ray - Blip or Watershed?
Will this week's release of 'The Dark Knight' on Blu-ray be the moment the format has been waiting for, or another drop in the bucket as we stream and download more movies? Well, it's here. "The Dark Knight," Christopher Nolan's much-lauded ... [... more]
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The Most Reliable HDTV Brands Are ... ?
Sony, LG, Panasonic, and Samsung scored well in a survey of PC World readers, while some other well-known names did not. Have you had many problems with your HDTVs? Have you had zero problems and are completely happy with your HDTVs? We know what ... [... more]
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Nintendo Wants More Enjoyable Gaming
The company has filed a patent to make bad gamers go the way of the Atari. Just because you aren't a good gamer, it doesn't mean you can't be better. It doesn't require you quitting your job or hours of special thumb exercises; just one patent ... [... more]
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Pioneer Says Goodbye to Laserdisc
Pioneer will stop production of its three remaining laserdisc capable components. We feel a little like Chevy Chase famously telling Saturday Night Live viewers that "Generallissimo Francisco Franco is ... still dead," but reportedly Pioneer ... [... more]
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Blockbuster Intros MediaPoint Set-Top Box
Blockbuster has made its on-demand video streaming device official with the availability of 2Wire's MediaPoint set-top box. We can stop holding our breath in anticipation now-Blockbuster has made its video streaming set-top option available. We ... [... more]
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