Category Archives: HDTV

Sling Media Slingbox PRO-HD And SlingCatcher Available For Pre-Order

Posted on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 by MegaZone

Sling Media has just unveiled the product pages for the long anticipated Slingbox PRO-HD and the even longer anticipated SlingCatcher. The Slingbox PRO-HD is the first Slingbox capable of streaming content in high-definition, up to 1080i, across a LAN. Replacing … Continue reading →

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All 1080p Content Is Not The Same

Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 by MegaZone

I’ve said it before, and I will probably say it again, all 1080p content is not the same. There is more to picture quality than lines of resolution or pixel count, bit rate is equally important, if not more so. … Continue reading →

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Get The DISH Network DTVPalTR-40 CRA Digital Converter Box, Free With Coupon

Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 by MegaZone

Back at CES, EchoStar announced the TR-40 ATSC digital converter with an expected MSRP of $39.99. That would make it free after the $40 government coupon. Then it appeared to be rebranded as the DISH Network DTVPal, which launched with … Continue reading →

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Popular Mechanics Explains HDTV Compression And Picture Quality

Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 by MegaZone

They explain, in simple terms, why all HDTV is not the same. While the only qualification necessary to be considered ‘high-definition’ is a resolution of 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, the standards don’t say anything about the level of compression. So … Continue reading →

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Win A Dish Network DTVPal

Posted on Saturday, June 14, 2008 by MegaZone

If you’re reading this blog you’re probably not a person still using an antenna with an analog-only TV or receiver who will be in need of a converted box come February, 2009. But perhaps you know some poor benighted individual … Continue reading →

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