Category Archives: HDTV

Panasonic Tru2way HDTVs Hit Retail

Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 by MegaZone

Just recently certified by CableLabs, Panasonic’s first tru2way-enabled HDTVs are now available at retail. The first VIERA HDTVs with tru2way support are available from Abt Electronics in Glenview, IL, and tru2way support is officially available from Comcast in Chicago and … Continue reading →

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XStreamHD Briefly Reappears On The Radar

Posted on Monday, October 6, 2008 by MegaZone

I haven’t seen much from XStreamHD since I saw them at CES back in January. Though, while I don’t think they’re going to hit their 4Q08 ship date, based on the lack of any product updates, it looks like they’re … Continue reading →

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Panasonic Tru2Way TVs Approved By CableLabs

Posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 by MegaZone

CableLabs has certified two tru2way-enabled CableCARD HDTVs from Panasonic, paving the way for them to be available to consumers this holiday season. The two models sport 42″ and 50″ HD displays. This is an important turn around from June, when … Continue reading →

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ATSC Gets H.264, Not That We’ll See It Used Soon

Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by MegaZone

I’ve been expecting this to happen at some point, but it slipped by without my noticing. The provision for future extension had always been in ATSC, but back on July 29th, the Advanced Television Systems Committee, stewards of the formation … Continue reading →

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Get Your Digital Converter Box From Amazon

Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 by MegaZone

If you’re still receiving television via an antenna you’re probably aware by now that analog television signals are going away on February 17, 2009. To continue using an antenna after that date you’ll need a digital tuner. And if you … Continue reading →

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