Hdtv Archive

  • Maybe Hulu is right to block Boxee?

    Maybe Hulu is right to block Boxee?

    If I may, I'd like to play devil's advocate to something I wrote a few days ago. To quickly summarize, Boxee took issue with NBCU's Jeff Zucker's characterization that Boxee was some sort of rogue piece of software, and that Hulu is in the right whenever it blocks access to the XBMC-derived media player. How about this: maybe Hulu is right to block Boxee? Let's see where this takes us.

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  • CrunchDeals: $78 Magnavox Blu-ray player

    CrunchDeals: $78 Magnavox Blu-ray player

    Most Blu-ray players are resting comfortably well north of the $100 mark, but not this Magnavox. It's only $78 and it really does play Blu-ray movies. However, there's a bunch that it can't do, because, well, it's only $78.

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  • CrunchDeals: 25-inch 1080p TV for $230

    CrunchDeals: 25-inch 1080p TV for $230

    Costco has a pretty good deal on this Hannspree 25-inch 1080p TV at $230, down from its regular price of $280.

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  • CrunchDeals: 40-inch 1080p TV for $450

    CrunchDeals: 40-inch 1080p TV for $450

    Ooh, I like this deal. Best Buy is selling a 40-inch 1080p LCD TV between now and February 6th for $450. The regular price is $550, which isn’t all that bad on its own anyway.

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  • The 6 rules of shopping for an HDTV this Super Bowl season

    The 6 rules of shopping for an HDTV this Super Bowl season

    Next weekend Peyton Manning will lead the Colts to a victory over the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. Hot new commercials will run and there will be remembrances a-plenty about Katrina. Retailers are hoping that you witness all this on a brand new HDTV. And you might want to think about it, too. After [...]

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  • Fox Soccer Channel to finally go HD on March 1; also, Fox to launch new premium channel called Fox Soccer Plus

    Fox Soccer Channel to finally go HD on March 1; also, Fox to launch new premium channel called Fox Soccer Plus

    Long story short: Fox Soccer Channel will go HD on March 1.

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  • Elgato intros the inexpensive EyeTV One ATSC TV tuner

    Elgato intros the inexpensive EyeTV One ATSC TV tuner

    There simply isn't that many easy ways to get live OTA HDTV on your computer while there is a ton and a half available for the now-defunct analog signals. But Elgato just announced the low-cost -- and low feature -- EyeTV One ATSC TV Tuner that brings one more solution to the table. Don't run over to Amazon and buy this Windows and OS X device just yet. You might not want it once you hear what it can't do.

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  • Haier Debuts LED HDTVs at CES

    Haier Debuts LED HDTVs at CES

    clip_image004 Haier, a maker of freezers, washing machines, televisions, water heaters, air conditioners, and microwave ovens, today at CES announced its ultra slim LED TV lineup. The company's first generation of LED TVs are available in 46”, 40”, 32”, 24”, 22” and 19” screen sizes. The 19” and 22” models start shipping in January and the other sizes shortly after that.

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  • Live at Toshiba’s CES press conference

    Live at Toshiba’s CES press conference

    The stage is set and the room is full. There is only one question on everyone’s mind. Will Toshiba announce a new HD DVD player today? Jokes! Right of the bat — well, after some company talk — Toshiba announced the Cell TV. It’s dubbed the next-gen of HDTVs. Lots more industry numbers and stats. We should [...]

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  • ESPN launching 3D network in June

    ESPN launching 3D network in June

    ESPN has long been the leader in live HDTV and the network is about to stay ahead of the curve yet again by launching its own 3D network early this summer. But this network is just a test and ESPN is only committing to it through June 2011. So if you really want your kids growing up watching live 3D events, you better support ESPN's effort.

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  • Some Sunday deals for your perusal

    Some Sunday deals for your perusal

    Didn’t get what you wanted over the holidays? Still have a little money left in the bank? Here’s a handful of enticing deals for some lazy Sunday shopping.

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  • Last Minute Shopping: Gift Guide Roundup

    Last Minute Shopping: Gift Guide Roundup

    Still haven’t gotten all those holiday gifts? You still have a wee bit o’ time left. Whether you’re planning to run out to a brick and mortar store or you’re willing to test the limits of expedited shipping, here’s a quick rundown of ideas and info from our gift guide.

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  • Q-TV 2.1 speaker system mounts to flat panel’s backside

    Q-TV 2.1 speaker system mounts to flat panel’s backside

    This just makes sense. Most flat screen's speakers are the suck, but there are those that don't want bulky speakers cluttering up their space. Enter the Q-TV 2.1 speaker system.

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  • If you’re going to buy an HDTV, why do you still keep using standard-definition sources?

    If you’re going to buy an HDTV, why do you still keep using standard-definition sources?

    This is definitely a case of preaching to the choir, but perhaps you have friends and/or family members in need of support. A survey just came out in the UK that says that while 56 percent of households have an HDTV, 91 percent of them still use standard-definition sources. That is, even though Mum and Dad have shelled out £900 for a 40-inch 1080 LCD, said TV is still connected to standard-def Sky box or plain ol' DVD player. What gives? Why spend the money on a new TV if you're not going to use it?

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  • More details emerge about the Boxee Box

    More details emerge about the Boxee Box

    Everyone, where everyone means Internet nerds, has been talking a lot about the Boxee Box the last few days. For good reason too. It brings the ultra-cool software to your living room in an official product. AppleTV hacking will soon not be required to use Boxee on your HDTV. But with all the talk recently, some points have been missing. No more, Andrew from Boxee just posted a bunch of info concerning the upcoming digital appliance.

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