Tag: High definition
Zudeo launches as high-definition video sharing site
File-sharing company Azureus have launched a new video sharing website that it hopes will become the high-def equivalent of YouTube. We all know how successful YouTube has become, despite the relatively low quality of the video content. Using BitTorrent to…
Funai introduce new HD ready LCD TVs
Funai have introduced two new high definition LCD TVs. The LCD-B2706 is a 27 inch model and the LCD-B3206 is a 32 incher. Both models feature a contrast ratio of 1000:1, picture brightness of 550Ccd/m2, 16:9 aspect ratio, and…
NEC launch high-end PlasmaSync monitor range for home cinema enthusiasts
NEC have announced that it is targeting its latest range of large plasma displays at the home theatre enthusiast who is 'looking for the best in contrast, brightness, clarity, and performance'. The new XR range of PlasmaSync screens come…
Website of the Day: Samsung NFL cheerleader explains HDTV
Well we don't usually link to corporate websites on Website of the Day, as they're usually quite dull, but I've included this one because it will either entice you, or irritate the cr@p out of you. It's Samsung USA's…
SIM2 show off their HT5000 high definition 1080p 3-chip video projector at the BFI
HDTVUK got a morning of high definition film fun at the British Film Institute as they watched a demo of the very impressive SIM2 full HD video projector, the world's first 1080p, 3-chip DLP projector. The HT5000 has been…
UK high-def over-the-air TV trial successful; now viewers expect HD on Freeview
HDTVUK reported on the joint statement released today by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Five, who formed the group testing free-to-air terrestrial high definition TV over a modified Freeview system. The trial, which began over 5 months ago, has…
Review:Samsung BDP1000 Blu-ray player
Over at HDTVUK they have a review of the first Blu-ray player to launch in the UK – the BDP1000 from Samsung. Overall verdict is that it is a goodie – but you've really got to want one to…
TCI Copperhead 1080p HDMI cables: quality at a price
Cables aren't the most exciting of accessories but, until such a time as we can go totally wireless, they're essential for connecting our audio-visual gear together, and you certainly know when you've got a bad quality cable. It's easy to…
Helios H4000 DVD upscaler launched in Europe
In our increasingly high-definition world, a number of manufacturers are now releasing upscaling DVD players to transform your collection of DVD films into near high definition quality for watching on your shiny new LCD or plasma screen. Helios have…
Pinball gets virtual, in high definition
I know virtual pinball software isn't particularly new – there was a free version of it in Windows 95 and versions have found their way onto various computer systems, but this physical model from Global VR is designed to provide…