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What actually is HDTV?

HDTV (High definition Television) is a class of digital TV in very high resolutions and can be displayed on special High-def televisionsets. This gives a much sharper look then the old fashioned TV. Read more about the basics of HDTV

LCD or Plasma what to choose?

You want to buy a new flat panel TV. But you don't know which to choose: a giant plasma or a bright LCD. It's best to ask yourself some questions about the planned usage of you new TV, before going to the local media-store. Learn more about the differences between LCD and plasma

PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 go HDTV

Is buying a HDTV for gaming a good idea? Since Microsoft released it's Xbox 360 and Sony's Playstaion 3 on it's way. HDTV gaming really comes a step closer, in fact it has begun. HDTV and games, read more

Mitsubishi laser TV

Proudly, Mitsubishi anounced it has developed world's first laser based rear-projection TV. Basicly it works the same as normal rear-projection TVs, but instead of regular light rays, laser beams are used in order to display sharper images and a bigger variety in color. With the current HDTV technoligy applied Mitsubishi has really found a way to beat Plasma and LCD TVs.

Sony Bravia line-up

Sony showed some exciting new technologies at CES, beginning with their new Bravia LCD-line. But, the 82" LCD they were
prowning with was just "technology statement." The biggest model available for consumer usage will be the KDL-46S2000 which is 46-inches, and will have an estimated launch price of $4,400. This will buy you a build in HDTV tuner, standard resolution of 1366x768 pixels, and a 1300:1 contrast ratio. Cheaper ones are avaible in de Bravia-S line up. This all will be available around Q2 this year.

Microsoft still releasing new HDTV samples

Microsoft's gallery of promotional HDTV samples has been updated. Recently A sample of multiple Oscar winner, Titanic has been added. Also the theatre trailer of Pixar's latest computer animation movie, Robots has found a place in the gallery. Classics like the IMAX trailer Coral Reef Adventure and Dust to Glory still shine. These kinds of movies give good impression of what the next generation of video entertainment will behold. Crisp shots and super smooth movements. "You can really see the sweat on the soldier's head blinking and see the clear shadows in the ripples of his frowned forehead". See all the trailers here: WMV HD Content Showcase

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- Titanic Special Collector's Edition
- Robots
- Alexander
- Ray

Nintendo will not support HDTV

Nintendo's new gameconsole, revolution, will be released next year and will not support high definition TV. Unlike Microsoft's Xbox360 which has been released this fall, and Sony's Playstation 3 which will launch in a few months. Nintendo chooses to fully concentrate on the gameplay aspect of video games. Read the full story...

NEC's PC / HDTV symbiose

It pretty much looks like a computer with a larger TV screen. And that's exactly what it is. Early next year NEC will release it's new line-up of Valuestar products. Windows media center will be the operating system combined with a HDTV. There will also be a harddisk on wich recorded video footage can be stored. The will cost around €2400 (about $2,900 US). Read the full story...

HDTV populairity still rises

"Plasma HDTVs are the hot item this holiday season." According to a nationwide survey conducted for Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company in the US. Most people who had been survied said they would either like to buy or receive a flatpanel TV. Surprisingly more people prefered a plasma flatpanel, over a LCD-TV Read the full story...

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