Friday, November 6, 2009

HDTV

Amazon Now Streams HD Movies and Shows

Service joins others in offering fare that's better than standard, but can't match Blu-ray more >>

Audio: Cool Advances in HDTVs

The latest crop of flat-panel bring more than just bigger screens more >>

5 Cool Advances in HDTV Technology

Wider and greener HDTVs also getting wireless and Internet connections. more >>

Cheaper Plasma TVs Getting More Energy Efficient, Too

New models promise to cut energy use to compete with typical LCDs more >>

TV Makers Flee Shrinking Market

Consolidation follows drop in fourth-quarter sales more >>

Deal of the Day: $43,000 for 103-inch Plasma TV

Floor model, only one left at discount off $70,000 list more >>

Debate Over 720p vs. 1080p Fades With Westinghouse LCD

Upcoming set will sell for $700, or little more than 720p sets more >>

Reader Disappointed that TVs are Turning Green

Calls built-in obsolescence an "outrage!" more >>

Nearly Half of HDTV Owners Aren't Watching HDTV

Confusion keeps many watching standard TV, which looks worse on an HD set more >>

Analyst Says All Flat-Panel TVs Will be Green by 2014

One-in-five TVs shipped with eco features in 2008 more >>

Toshiba: Nobody Wants Thinner TVs

Company declined to join the thinner-is-better club this year more >>

Tube TVs Get Reprieve From Budget-Conscious Shoppers

CRTs aren't fading as fast as expected as consumers shun more expensive LCDs and plasmas more >>

Old Brands Shrink Price Gap With New TV Makers

Older brands have diversified their offerings to go after the low end, as well. more >>

System Promises Home Picture Better Than Blu-ray

Hard drives would deliver movies that meet standards for Hollywood digital cinema. more >>

Cutting-Edge Gear for Custom Home Theaters

High-dollar electronics gear offers a glimpse into the future. more >>

Toshiba's New HDTV Tries to Make Everything Look Good

LCDs convert old, lower-resolution fare into something better. more >>

Sony's 240Hz TV Seems a Marvel

But that's when you compare it with older models. And we don't yet know the price. more >>

Hulu Adds Shows in High Definition

Some debate if true HD can be streamed, but Hulu's is clearly a step up. more >>

Belkin to Ship Wireless HD Transmitter in Fall

System will send full high-def images to sets around the home for a cool $1,000. more >>

Blu Skies Ahead

Now that Blu-ray's won the high-definition battle, is it time to buy? more >>

Now See This

What's new in online video viewing? The answer is crystal clear. more >>

33 Million U.S. Homes Could Stream HD by 2012

Today’s average broadband speeds can stream only dramatically compressed high-def content. more >>

TV Antennas Sprout Up Anew

The switch to digital and the lure of getting HDTV over the air fuel a small company's rise. more >>

7 Reasons to Forget Blu-ray

Why Sony won the battle against Toshiba's HD DVD but may lose the war for high-def eyes. more >>

Sony's Blu-ray Beats Toshiba's HD DVD

It was a costly fight: Sony's disks lost two years in the high-def video market. more >>

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