Tag 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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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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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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Free TiVo HD With Samsung HDTV Amazon Offer Extended

Posted on Friday, June 6, 2008 by MegaZone

The Amazon promotion of a free TiVo HD with the purchase of a Samsung HDTV, originally scheduled to end June 6th, has been extended through June 9th. As previously posted, the deal also includes three months of free TiVo service … Continue reading →

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