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FCC Proposing Its Plan For America's Net Future To Congress This Week [Fcc]

As the intertubes overtake boob tubes and telephone tubes as our primary mode of communication, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that access is available and affordable for all Americans. The FCC's ambitious new plan looks to do ... — full article at gizmodo.com...

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How To Host a Farewell to Chatroulette Party

As Jon Stewart has already pointed out , Chatroulette is everywhere. But since subjecting yourself to the many horrors (and wangs) of a typical Chatroulette session has already become passe, what better way to send Chatroulette out in style than to host a party for all your disaffected...

First Reviews of the Panasonic TC-P50VT20 3DTV [Reviews]

After seeing it at CES, there was little doubt. The 50-inch Panasonic TC-P50VT20 wouldn't just be among the first 3DTVs on the market, it would be among the best . The first two reviews are in, and they are glowing. More » ... — full article at gizmodo.com...

HDI headquarters walkthrough: details galore on the new face of in-home 3D

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HDTV Almanac - More Web-to-TV Connections

My friend and colleague Peter Putman calls the new network-ready HDTVs “NeTVs” which I think is an apt name. It eliminates the need for another set top box or even a desktop computer parked next to the screen, but there are plenty of people who are happy to use such...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast - Podcast #416: Cryptography, DRM and You

We talk about DRM quite often. Technically it stands for Digital Rights Management, but we did have a listener recommend we try to change that to Digitally Restricted Media. The point of DRM is to protect digital media files from piracy. The actual result of DRM is...

HDTV Almanac - Deathwatch: Blockbuster

Blockbuster has gone to the top of my list of home entertainment companies that may not be around a year from now. It has already closed more than 500 of its 7,000 stores (including our neighborhood store), and could close another 300 or more this year. It posted a net...

HDTV Almanac - Samsung Adds Skype

The 7000 and 8000 series of LED-backlit Samsung LCD HDTVs are getting a new feature. In addition to their network connectivity, these sets will also offer Skype video call functionality. As I wrote in my CES coverage, I believe that this is likely to sell a lot more TVs in...

SAMSUNG Announces Availability and Pricing of Next-Generation Lineup of LED HDTVs

Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the U.S. availability and pricing of its award-winning LED HDTVs. Samsung has delivered the largest LED TV lineup with eight series ranging from 19 to 65 inches, with select series delivering the most immersive 3D...

Samsung Redefines Home Entertainment with Global Availability of World's First Full HD 3D LED TV and First-Time Offering of DreamWorks Animation's Beloved Shrek Film Collection in 3D

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today made another stride toward redefining the home entertainment experience by officially announcing the world's first-available Full HD 3D LED TV and full lineup of 3D home entertainment products to consumers worldwide. Samsung also announced today the...

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HD channel expansion roundup

Once upon a time, a smattering of new HD channels in one major metropolitan area was a huge deal. Nowadays, it's almost expected that one area or another will experience some HD expansion each week. In order to keep things nice and tidy around...

Sony Japan unveils Bravia HDTVs with 500GB storage, Sony USA unveils no such thing

Sony intro'd some 3D Bravia HDTVs a while back, and while that didn't really whet our appetite an LCD with built-in storage is always palatable. To be released by Sony Japan, the BX30H is available in in up to 32-inches and packs 500GB of storage -- not particularly earth-shattering, but...

CableLabs officially defines tru2way set-back box

The technology arm of the cable industry has come forward with an official specification for the tru2way set-back box. We first heard of these when Panasonic was requesting a waiver from the FCC to exclude an analog tuner, but we did find one of the floor of CES -- although...

First 3D showdown pits Samsung vs Panasonic

Both Samsung and Panasonic started selling 3DTVs with great fanfare this week, but only Consumer Reports bought both and started testing them head to head. This is hardly a full review, but initial impressions seem to confirm what we saw at CES which is that Panasonic's 3D has the edge....

Ceton's quad CableCARD tuner for Media Center available for pre-order

That's right, you can now reserve your place in line to be the first to record four HD cable shows at once on your Windows 7 Media Center. The bad news is that ship date for the InfiniTV 4 is now May 31st. Ceton wasn't willing to share a specific...

Packard Bell Studio ST media playback drive invades Europe

It's not much more than a hard drive with HD media playback abilities, but the Packard Bell Studio ST certainly looks nice, doesn't it? It's Europe-only for now, but we're hoping parent company Acer brings over a US-branded version of this box, which holds up to a 2TB hard drive...

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Softsqueeze problems after resuming Win7 from S3 sleep

I'm running Squeezecenter v7.4.1 on Windows Server 2003. I have a Softsqueeze 3.8 client running on a Windows 7 (Ultimate) Media Centre PC on the network. I put this PC into S3 sleep mode when I push the power button (using the MCE Standby Tool). The problem is that the Softsqueeze...

ati 5770 xfx and onkyo tx-sr507 dts-hd help

Ok after a week of research I picked my lcd tv and audio equipment. Panasonic viera s1 32” Polk audio : Cs1 Monitor 40 x4 Sub: bic v1020 Receiver: onkyo tx-sr507 Video card ati 5770 xfx (was already part of my pc build as is the x4 995 c3 ) Now after 2 days and many hours...

Urgent optoma repair please help

I don't know if this si the right section for this but I need to replace me ballast for my optoma ep719.I don't know how to or where to order it from.Please help thank you....

Vintage vs. Contemporary

I don't know if this is the best place to ask this question, but I will give it a shot.... Several years ago I packed up my vintage audio gear and stored it away, primarily to maintain harmony in the household -- i.e., keep the wife happy. Recently I set...

Projector review: Panasonic PT-AE 4000

*Projector review: Panasonic PT-AE 4000* A solid performance from this LCD, but some problems persist from the predecessor model.... Image: http://www.televisions.com/Images/Reviews/Projectors/2010/R1124/460/pan_pro_pt-ae4000_rechts.jpg We reviewed the predecessor PT-AE 3000 in late 2008, and found it to suffer from poor de-interlacing of standard TV signals and some slight color-fringing. Well, believe it or not, these exact...

Help on Powered Sub Purchase

So I know you guys get a bunch of these threads, but I'll keep it simple. I've searched through a bit but with a bunch of options in my price range I'm torn. *Budget:* Max $150 with a little flexibility. Cheaper the better *Usage:* Mainly movies with gaming. Probably close to a...

Engadget HD

HDTV Listings for March 6, 2010

What we're watching tonight: HBO (1080i) presents Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals at 8 p.m. NBC (1080i) airs Saturday Night Live with Zach Galifianakis at 11:29 p.m. HGTV (1080i) has The Outdoor Room with Jamie Durie at 9 p.m....

HDTV Listings for March 5, 2010

What we're watching tonight: NBC (1080i) has the series premiere of Who Do You Think You Are? at 8 p.m. MyNetworkTV (720p) has WWE SmackDown at 8 p.m. CBS (1080i) brings Medium at 9 p.m. and Numb3rs ar 10 p.m. ...

XpanD to supply Philips with 3D active shutter glasses

Early on it appeared XpanD owned the active shutter glasses market until Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and Toshiba all announced they'd use RealD's active shutter glasses instead. In fact the only deal XpanD announced during CES was with Vizio who was using the Bluetooth variety with its 3D HDTVs. Although not...

Netflix tweaks movie details, shrinks to a single page for disc and streaming access

Hope you weren't too bothered by the Watch Instantly tab taking the initial spot on Netflix's website as the movie service has adjusted the information pages for its various flicks. Among other changes like moving cast and genre, titles available on DVD, Blu-ray streaming have all the information on one...

Engadget HD Podcast 181 - TiVo Premiere

A new TiVo isn't something that happens everyday -- in fact the last time was almost three years ago -- and because so many love and hate their TiVo at the exact same time, these same people get very passionate about the changes they expect. This is a task we...

HDMI 1.4a spec released in full, lays down mandatory 3D format support details

That the HDMI 1.4 spec would need some tweaking to ease compatibility between old upgraded set top boxes delivering 3DTV, Blu-ray 3D, receivers and displays was already established and today the full information has been released to all HDMI Adopters. Firmly implemented are the mandatory formats...

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Breaking News!! Jaipur Gets Uber Fast.. Now Its The FTTH!

After BSNL started their 3G service and Price Cuts in their WiMax plans. They announced one more hug...

HDTV on Your Mac or PC

Welcome to OnSaleat FOXBusiness, where we look at cool stuff and insane bargains. Mac & PC HDTV...

Toshiba 52XV648U 52 Regza LCD HDTV - $1199.99 save $600

The 52XV648U Toshiba 52″ Regza LCD HDTV introduces CrystalCoat for 30%+ more contrast in brigh...

What You Should Know About HDMI Cables

You’re seeing the marvel that is High Definition TV, in a hundred different monitors at your l...

Samsung UN32C5000 Best Price : LED TVs Best Price

Samsung UN32C5000 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LED HDTV (Black) I’m disappointed with you Samsung. Okay...

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV When you’re not enjoying Full HD viewing on the LN55C...

HDTV Almanac

More Web-to-TV Connections

My friend and colleague Peter Putman calls the new network-ready HDTVs “NeTVs” which I think is an apt name. It eliminates the need for another set top box or even a desktop computer parked next to the screen, but there are plenty of people who are happy to use such...

Deathwatch: Blockbuster

Blockbuster has gone to the top of my list of home entertainment companies that may not be around a year from now. It has already closed more than 500 of its 7,000 stores (including our neighborhood store), and could close another 300 or more this year. It posted a net...

Samsung Adds Skype

The 7000 and 8000 series of LED-backlit Samsung LCD HDTVs are getting a new feature. In addition to their network connectivity, these sets will also offer Skype video call functionality. As I wrote in my CES coverage, I believe that this is likely to sell a lot more TVs in...

Wilmington NC: Guinea Pig Again

If you’ve never been to Wilmington, NC, you should plan a trip because it’s a wonderful town close great ocean beaches with lots to do. And now there’s something new to do there: connect to the Internet using “white space” wireless connections. This is a “Smart City” experiment coordinated by TV...

HD Camcorder: $80

I got notice today that Best Buy is selling an HD camcorder for $80. Normally $130, this 720p camera with a 3″ LCD screen is marked down an extra $50. With the Best Buy “Insignia” house brand, it has digital image stabilization, 90 MB internal capacity, and an SD memory...

And the Oscar Loser Is…

Sunday night, millions of TV viewers across the nation and around the world will be watching the Academy Awards ceremonies, with the possible exception of Cablevision subscribers in the New York City area, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, and Westchester County. The problem is that the ABC network (and...

Pocket-lint

REVIEWS: TomTom for iPhone v1.3 with HDTraffic

Will this get you out of a jam? We aren't normally in the game of reviewing software revisions for an?iPhone app, after all, there is no point wasting your time to tell you about some bug fixes or stability updates ... snooze. So why are you reading? Because?TomTom for iPhone?v1.3 is actually...

NEWS: Vodafone UK getting HTC Desire

Operator confirms Legend exclusive The HTC Desire is turning out to be the mobile equivalent of the village bike - every operator's getting a ride. The latest to announce UK availability for the handset is Vodafone. The network had previously only said it'd be coming to Europe. Interestingly, that means that...

NEWS: Tweetsii launched by GyPSii

Access local tweets, along with other nearby data GyPSii has announced the launch of Tweetsii - an iPhone app that lets you see who's tweeting nearby, and also access information on what there is to see and do in any particular area. Tweetsii hooks in to other location-based networks like Foursquare and...

NEWS: Green Day Rock Band gets release date

Wake me up when 8 June ends Harmonix may have just announced Rock Band 3, but before that arrives there's the small matter of Green Day Rock Band for the company to contend with. The title, which we first heard word of back in December, will be arriving on shelves on...

NEWS: Google Wave gets extensions

Install and uninstall new functionality In Summer 2009, Google launched Wave - a communications platform that seemingly everyone in the world clamoured for an invite to, then abandoned when they actually got an invite due to the platform's slow, slightly buggy and confusing nature. But the search giant has just added new...

NEWS: Sony HX903 3DTV priced and dated in UK

Check out the new 3D ready model in Harrods and Currys Sony's 3D Ready TV, the Sony BRAVIA HX903,?has gone on pre-order for those who want to make sure they get one when it comes out in June. Although Sony has been cagey to requests as to a price and release...

HDTV Lounge

Samsung 3D Starter Kit Announced

There is no doubt that every HDTV manufacturer out there are hoping that we will all be tempted to spend out hard earned cash on a fresh new 3D TV. To encourage us even more, Samsung have just announced their 3D Starter Kit. To get the total 3D TV experience you will...

Avatar 3D Blu-Ray Coming in November

There is no question the Avatar in 3D kicked off a huge interested in 3D cinema and 3D TV again. This year HDTV manufactures have been investing a lot of money and time bringing 3D into your living room. Most manufactures have announced at least one line of new 3D...

Samsung C7000 Series 3D HDTVs

At CES Samsung announced their latest HDTVs, and like all the other manufactures, they announced a new line of 3D compatible HDTVs. The latest news? Well one of these lines are have now been priced and are up for pre-order! The new Samsung 7000 series (C7000) models replace the previous...

Sony BDP-S470, BDP-S570 First 3D Blu-Ray Players

Right now we can’t escape from the 3D invasion, with every manufacture plugging their latest 3D devices. The Sony BDP-S470 will be Sony’s very first 3D Blu-ray player, and it will ship later this month for just $200! There is one small catch though, while it will ship this month,...

Panasonic DMP-BDT900-K & DMR-BWT Range of 3D Blu-Ray Players

Just yesterday we wrote about Panasonic’s new 3D plasma HDTV, the TH-P54VT and the TH-P50VT. Now today they have announced three a new 3D blu-ray player and three 3D blu-ray recorders, completing the 3D setup! The 3D expiable blu-ray player is the Panasonic DMP-BDT900-K. It makes use of the...

Panasonic TH-P54VT, TH-P50VT | 3D Plasma HDTVs

With out a doubt, the big thing at this years CES was 3D, and it’s coming our way very quickly. Panasonic, like all of the major HDTV manufactures announced a number of 3D capable HDTVs at the beginning of the year. But it seems as if Panasonic will be the...

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LG 22LG31 White - Open Box 22-Inch LCD HDTV

LG 22LG31 White - Open Box 22-Inch LCD HDTVWAS: $549.95ON SPECIAL: -$279.98PRICE: $269.97AVAILABILITY: In Stock...

Samsung PN63B590 - Open Box 63-inch Class 1080p Plasma HDTV

Samsung PN63B590 - Open Box 63-inch Class 1080p Plasma HDTVWAS: $3,599.99ON SPECIAL: -$1,220.07PRICE: $2,379.92DELIVERY: $0.00AVAILABILITY: In Stock...

Samsung UN40B7000 - Open Box 40-inch LED 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV

Samsung UN40B7000 - Open Box 40-inch LED 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTVWAS: $2,199.99ON SPECIAL: -$930.07PRICE: $1,269.92AVAILABILITY: In Stock...

InFocus IN81 - Open Box 1080p DarkChip2 DLP Single-Chip Projector

InFocus IN81 - Open Box 1080p DarkChip2 DLP Single-Chip ProjectorWAS: $3,199.99ON SPECIAL: -$600.02PRICE: $2,599.97AVAILABILITY: In Stock...

Samsung PN58B650 - Open Box 58-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Samsung PN58B650 - Open Box 58-inch 1080p Plasma HDTVWAS: $2,599.99ON SPECIAL: -$801.07PRICE: $1,798.92DELIVERY: $0.00AVAILABILITY: In Stock...

Samsung LN37B550 - Open Box 37-inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Samsung LN37B550 - Open Box 37-inch 1080p LCD HDTVWAS: $949.99ON SPECIAL: -$271.02PRICE: $678.97AVAILABILITY: In Stock...

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Playcast does away with consoles for TV video games

Israel and UK-based young company Playcast-Media wants to to offer “the first worldwide TV on-demand video game service”, without any console. To achieve its goal, agreements have been concluded with several leading video game companies including Atari, Capcom, CodeMasters, THQ and independent editors DDI, Strategy First and Zushi, it announced at...

TV Genius wins Fetch TV

Website: Rapid TV News TV Genius and IP Vision say they have worked together to provide a fully searchable EPG solution across web, mobile and hybrid DTT/IP TV in the UK. The solution provides a central portal for the accurate search and relevant recommendation of programming from a variety of sources,...

Google ready to leave China?

It appears that Google is ready to make good on the threat it made back at the start of the year, whereby it would close its operation in China. This all relates back to the hacking incident where Google’s systems were compromised by sources alleged to have originated from China, seeking...

ITV HD to launch next month

Finally, ITV has decided to bite the high definition bullet and make ITV HD available on Sky+ HD & Virgin Media V+ making the channel available well in time for the football World Cup that kicks off in June. This will mean that ITV HD will also become visible on the...

UK Retailers taking 3D orders

Stores in the UK have begun to take orders for the latest 3D television from Sony. The company beat LG to become the first manufacturer to put its 3D televisions on sale. LG’s version will go on sale in May. Currently consumers can pop along to Currys and place an order...

Not enough kids content on the BBC

The BBC is not producing enough quality children’s programming, according to the founder of Ragdoll Productions, Anne Wood. The director general of the BBC, Mark Thompson, has been criticised by Anne Wood for being too quick to praise the US children’s networks like Nickelodeon and Disney for the content that they...

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