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iPhone Neglects Voice! Can T-Mobile Garner Attention With Seamless Wi-Fi Transition?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:05:00 +0000

While the iPhone has received more press coverage in the past few weeks than the Iraq war has in the last five years, the superior hardware has been somewhat overshadowed by an inferior network. Since the iPhone has seemed to neglect the "phone" part of the device, the announcement of T-Mobile's HotSpot@Home and proficient use of Wi-Fi just two days prior to the iPhone introduction is very interesting. A seamless voice transition from wireless network to Wi-Fi hotspot helps the HotSpot@Home service provide a very real benefit. While at home, customers can enjoy a strong signal and unlimited domestic calling over Wi-Fi. While on the go, customers can use the T-Mobile cellular network or get the same benefits of home at the thousands of T-Mobile HotSpots. The fact is that you may see many folks use the iPhone for its media interface and keep a T-Mobile phone for its HotSpot@Home benefits. Don't be surprised. iPhone Shortcoming The iPhone indeed has been touted as a technologically...

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Indie 500 (x2)! Microsoft & Amazon Show High-Def Support with Free HD DVD Setup for 1,000 Indies

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:37:00 +0000

In an effort to help allow independent film makers (indies) to delve into the world of high definition DVDs, Amazon.com and Microsoft announced that they have teamed up to introduce the "1,000 HD DVD Indies Project." This project is intended to break down barriers to entry for smaller indie filmmakers to produce and distribute movies in the HD DVD format. The method will involve a new manufacturing-on-demand technology supported by CustomFlix, an Amazon company. As an example, Sundance Channel's original series, “Big Ideas for a Small Planet,” is to be one of the first HD television offerings on Amazon.com. The "1,000 HD DVD Indies Project" will assist high-definition filmmakers by proving free authoring and setup services for up to 1,000 selected indie titles. Microsoft's technology will be used to make the content and then it will be made available to Amazon's customer base by selling through the CustomFlix Disc On-Demand service. This method produces discs as customers orders...

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Disney Reaches Xbox 360 Owners Via Movie Downloads on Xbox Live! Blu-ray and HD DVD Dissed?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:07:00 +0000

At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (commonly known as E3) that is currently underway, Microsoft and Disney announced that Xbox Live will be offering film rentals from The Walt Disney Studios. Xbox Live is the online gaming and entertainment network that has become a platform for standard definition movie downloads and the premier method of high definition movie downloads. Disney has been a leading distributor of movies in the video-on-demand arena and this move may put them at the forefront of HD content distribution. There are already 6 million members on Xbox Live. In less than 8 months since the movie download service launch, there have been nearly 10 million downloads of entertainment content. The movies are available as new releases or classic films and in standard definition or high definition. The prices tag to rent a movie ranges from $3 to $6 depending on the resolution and release timing. Currently Xbox Live is offering more than 2,350 hours of premium entertainment...

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Anamorphic Widescreen: Which Standard DVDs Get the Best Picture on My HDTV?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:08:00 +0000

Despite a growing number of high definition televisions (HDTVs) penetrating consumer's homes, standard definition DVDs are still being sold and rented in record numbers. A growing quantity of these DVDs is showing movies and television episodes in the modern widescreen formats. While DVDs are expected to still work on older boxy-screen TVs, they are also expected to look their best on the new widescreen HDTVs. Although many earlier DVDs struggled with this, an "anamorphic widescreen" technique optimizes the data on the DVD for best viewing on an HDTV. Here, I will help explain how this works and why it is important to look for an "anormorphic widescreen" or "enhanced for 16:9 televisions" notation on the back of DVDs. Despite the advancement in new forms of entertainment media, including high-definition disc players, the traditional DVD saw another record year in 2006. This continued its upward sales trend since the late 1990s. In 2006, consumers spent over $24 billion in DVD sales...

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Playstation 3 $100 Price Drop Bonus: Will This Re-Energize PS3 Sales?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:22:00 +0000

[SPECIAL BONUS: Click on PS3 image below for Amazon's limited time Free Blu-ray movie & remote offer] While news of Sony's struggle with Playstation 3 (PS3) sales is not news, the video game system is not going down without a fight. With a $100 price drop, the next-generation gaming platform provides a great value since it also provides many other home entertainment features including a Blu-ray disc player. Despite the Xbox 360 edging it out in sales and Nintendo Wii kicking its butt in home placements, the Playstation 3 now asserts itself as one the best price-per-feature values in the market. NOTE: To get your free remote and Blu-ray movie, click on the image above and follow the instructions for the "PS3 Price Drop Bonus". What was once thought as the deciding factor in the high-def disc battle, the Playstation 3's Blu-ray player appears to be a non-issue in the format war. With continued industry support and more movie studio releases, however, Blu-ray does appear to be a...

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TotalVid from Verizon: Can This Video Download Site Attract a Specialty Viewer?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:12:00 +0000

Verizon Online presents TotalVid, a video downloading service that offers enthusiast, education and instructional videos. TheTotalVid service offers non-Hollywood productions that can't be found at the local rental store. The topics range from comedy to home improvement. A look at TotalVid's online list of the top 100 videos shows that "Love and Intimacy" and "Action Sports" make up many of the most popular videos. Segments from The Weather Channel's "Storm Stories" are also viewed often. This unique make-up of video selection is one of the appealing features that makes TotalVid unique. But will it be enough to attract a worthwhile audience? Verizon describes TotalVid's thousands of videos as being full length and of high quality. When downloading some videos to a PC, there are two versions available, one quick-downloading lower quality verion (300 kbps) and a larger-sized high quality version (700 kbps). It was noted on the TotalVid.com website that many of the newer videos will...

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The DaVinci Control! Can a Universal Remote Decipher an Encrypted Television?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:07:00 +0000

The use of a universal remote is the single biggest user-interface decision to be made in a home entertainment setup. The impact a universal remote can make is huge - ranking in high importance along with health insurance, retirement plans, and iTunes library organization. Am I overstating the impact of a universal remote? Is the multiple remote clutter that frequents most homes today not of grave concern? I think not! (This is a poorly structured double-negative, meaning that it is of grave concern.) Consider all of this when reading the story below - or viewing the associated video, "The DaVinci Control." The DaVinci Control I entered the long hallway, humbled by the children's artwork on the darkened walls. I heard mutters of frustration at the far end, around the corner. My walk turned into a jog as my heart pounded more profoundly. As I maneuvered the corner, I saw it. Stretched out on the wall was a lifeless widescreen plasma. Were there any hints of the events leading up to...

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Pain in the Aspect Ratio! Why Do I Still Have Black Bars On My HDTV?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:30:00 +0000

The consumer electronics manufacturers and motion picture industry have teamed up to bring you a point of confusion regarding aspect ratios and the simple task of watching TV. Black bars and stretched images due to mismatched aspect ratios give unexpected results for new TV buyers. Laced with many new benefits, the High Definition Television (HDTV) standards brought us three new features: (1) higher resolution pictures that provide greater detail, (2) surround sound output that can be directed to multiple speakers, and (3) a new aspect ratio for the screen. It is the "strange but true" topic of the aspect ratio that has brought confusion and is addressed here. First of all, the aspect ratio is not the size of one’s buttocks in relation to one’s overall height (in the sense that Jennifer Lopez would have a higher aspect ratio than Paris Hilton), but rather the relationship of your TV’s width to its height. The standard aspect ratio that has been used on TVs since their inception has...

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Hubba Hubba! Does the "Verizon Hub" Reinvent the Home Phone?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 01:06:00 +0000

SPECIAL SEGMENT: LOOK TO THE FUTURE Verizon announced the coming of a home phone on steriods, dubbed the Verizon Hub™. It is coming to Verizon Broadband Customers, but the network giant did not disclose why it would not work for other broadband users. This broadband phone utilizes the home phone as a central place of family interaction. Although the wireless phone industry may be deteriorating this concept, for those homes that still have a land-based phone, the Verizon Hub™ may be just the thing. It brings many practical functions to a device that sits away from the family computer. This phone has a moderately sized touch screen that allows a user-friendly interface to get news, weather, directory information, and maps. Of course, they also mentioned that it can operate as a phone, too. It may be customized with wallpaper, ringtones, and even colored faceplates. And it can be integrated into your family's lifestyle by utilizing a calendar, address book, and interactive memo...

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Clicker Debate: Infrared (IR) vs. Radio Frequency (RF) Remote Controls! And How Can I Hide Those Ugly Components?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:56:00 +0000

So, what is the difference between infrared (IR) and radio frequency (RF) remotes? Televisions, receivers, cable boxes, digital video recorders, gaming systems, DVD players, and personal computers are all becoming a part of the home entertainment network. Placing all of these components in an area that is readily seen has long been the requirement to allow the operation of traditional infrared remotes. There are a variety of products, however, that break us free from this limitation. These include IR repeaters, IR extenders, and the integration of radio frequency remotes. It is important to understand the difference between the infrared and radio frequency signal and know what is the proper environment for each. The IR vs. RF debate is not one in the same light as Blu-ray vs. HD DVD, but rather one of co-existence that benefits from an understanding of each signal's capabilities. This discussion of infrared and radio frequency remotes should arm you with the knowledge to make informed...

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We Want Surround Sound, Not Unwieldy Wires! How Can I Easily Integrate Rear Channel Speakers?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:41:00 +0000

One of the benefits of moving toward a home entertainment setup with HDTV is the delivery of surround sound from HD sources. The experience of a movie from a Blu-ray or HD DVD player can be greatly enhanced by audio cues that literally surround you and immerse you in the picture. To take advantage of this, however, you need to have multiple speakers scattered throughout the room with wires going through walls, under rugs, or over ceilings. Or that's what one would think. There are actually some options out there to help achieve home theater surround sound without all of the wired speaker trouble. One of the most popular methods of obtaining surround sound involves a setup of six speakers, called "5.1 surround sound". This translates into a left, center, and right channel speakers as well as two rear speakers. The "dot one" after the five refers to the sub-woofer that delivers the deep bass rumbles. Since components such as the TV, receiver, and DVD player typically sit at the front...

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Full HD May Be Full of It! Is the High Resolution 1080p HDTV Worth The Premium Price?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:24:00 +0000

With the emergence of high definition televisions that have a greater resolution than standard HDTVs, some interesting questions are popping up. Is this new technology, dubbed "Full HD" or "1080p", worth the price? Question: What? Now that 1080p Full HD televisions are being sold, my 720p HDTV must be only "partially" high definition! Is that something like being partially pregnant? I thought a television was either high definition or it wasn't. What is all the fuss about? Answer: While the minimum requirement for high defintion is indeed 720 lines of resolution, the HD television manufacturers have been pushing these new "Full HD" televisions. These sets tout incredible clarity through the use of 1080 lines of progressive scan resolution - otherwise known as '1080p'. Progressive scan means that every line is refreshed during each cycle, as opposed to the inferior interlaced scan (1080i) that refreshes every other line at a time. With 1920 columns for each of those 1080 lines, the...

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12 Hottest HD DVD Movies! What Are The Most Visually Entertaining Movies for My HD DVD Player?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:28:00 +0000

One of the first questions that people have after they hook up their HD DVD player is, "what are the best movies to watch in HDTV?" The issue at hand is that the HD DVD format is still relatively new and not all of your favorites will be available. Despite being offered through movie distributors that support HD DVD, movies like Twister are still not available in the higher resolution format. Also among the ranks of those movies not yet introduced in HD DVD are the Jurassic Park trilogy, Shrek/Shrek 2, and The Lord of the Rings series. These flicks represent some of the eye candy and action blockbusters that are expected to "wow" you on your new HD DVD player. Alas, they are not available yet. So, this situation begs the question: what are the best movies I can get for my HD DVD? The following is a list of a dozen of the top eye-popping movies currently available (or soon to be) under the HD DVD format. The release date, domestic box office revenue and displayed aspect ratio are...

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12 Best Blu-Ray Movies! What are the Most Visually Stunning HDTV Movies Available to Watch on My Blu-ray Player?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 05:52:00 +0000

One of the first questions that people have after they hook up their new Blu-ray player is, "what are the best movies available?" The issue at hand is that the Blu-ray format is still relatively new and not all of your favorites will be available. Despite being offered through movie distributors that support the Blu-ray format, movies like Titanic (Fox), Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles (Buena Vista) are still not available in crystal clear 1080p Blu-ray discs. Other cinema series such as Star Wars and Spider-Man are still awaiting release, too. These types of flicks represent some of the action blockbusters that should "wow" you when played on your new HD Blu-ray player. Alas, they are not available yet. So, this situation begs the question: what are the best movies I can get for my Blu-ray? The following is a list of a dozen of the top eye-popping movies currently available (or soon to be) under the Blu-ray format. The release date, domestic box office revenue, and aspect ratios...

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The Contrast Ratio Lie! Can I Trust Manufacturer Specifications?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:36:00 +0000

Looking at televisions side-by-side, you can often see some that have deep blacks and others that have bright whites. This can have a profound effect on the perceived picture quality and viewing experience. The contrast ratio is a measure of the difference between these white and black parts in an image. A higher contrast ratio means that there is a larger diffence between the darkest blacks and the brightest whites. A contrast ratio of 500:1 would mean that the brightest point is 500 times brighter than the darkest point. This seems like an important aspect of a televisions performance, so how much emphasis should we place on manufacturer's specifications on the subject? In short, not much. Since the contrast ratio is a difference, increasing the contrast ratio can be done by having darker blacks or whiter whites. Plasma televisions have traditionally been more capable of delivering deeper blacks, while LCDs have had much brighter displays of white (see TV type comparison). So the...

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Trash the Disc, Learn from Porn! Can HD Movie Downloads Deliver the Convenience and Flexibility Consumers Demand?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:02:00 +0000

SPECIAL SEGMENT: LOOK TO THE FUTURE It has been my goal to present blog posts that provide practical, decision-aiding information on technology for the home. I have been concerned about being too futuristic with glimpses into the crystal ball. For the topic of the delivery of HD movie content, however, I believe it is important to understand the future direction in order to make a decision today. For this reason, I will be making forward-looking predictions beyond my typical articles. In other words, my blindfold is on and I’m aiming my dart at the board. Want to put an apple on your head? Just a few days ago, in response to growing demand for high-definition DVDs, Blockbuster announced that it will be rolling out Blu-ray discs to 1,700 corporate-owned stores within the next month. This may appear to be a blow to the HD DVD format, but one should be careful about reading too much into this move. In a Blockbuster corporate press release, Matthew Smith, SVP Merchandising, acknowledged...

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HD DVD + Blu-ray = The HD Blues! Want To Know Which High Def Disc Player to Buy?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:28:00 +0000

Most consumers are aware of the Blu-ray vs. HD DVD battle. These are the two competing formats for the latest high definition discs to replace current DVDs. For those who love movies, this appears to be the best way to take full advantage of your new high definition television, especially if you have splurged for the incredible 1080p high resolution screen (see my blog post on 10 things to know about HDTV). So, which of the two is a better option for those who want to take plunge and buy a high def player right now? Which has more movies? Which has more movies that I like? Which has a better price? Which is likely to win the format war? Will there be a winner? I will attempt to address some of these inquiries right here. Technological Differences The reason for the change in technology was to have a disc that could accommodate the extra space needed for high definition movies. The standard DVDs that have been flying off the shelves for years can store 3.8 hours of enhanced definition...

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HD Ignorance Is Not Bliss! What Are Ten Things I Should Know About HDTV?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:50:00 +0000

I have written many HDTV posts but have failed to provide an overview of oft misunderstood terms and high-definition subjects. In order to help shed light on these concepts, here are ten things that everyone should know about HDTV: There are three major benefits that the HDTV format brings. Besides a lighter wallet and a slight headache, your HDTV setup should give you these main features: First, you’ll experience high resolution that provides great picture detail. The screen and content will have at least 720 lines of resolution. This is superior to standard or enhanced definition (DVD quality), which only has 480 lines of resolution. Second, you’ll have a widescreen format similar to a theater experience. HDTV content is presented in a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is wider than your older, boxier televisions. Lastly, HDTV uses 5.1 surround sound output. The sound content will be divided among five speakers plus a sub-woofer. These speakers include the left, center, and right channel as...

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DRM-Free Tunage! Will Apple's "iTunes Plus" Bring DRM-Free Music Downloads into the Mainstream?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Thu, 31 May 2007 15:07:00 +0000

For those of you not familiar with the term "tunage," it is a slang word used to describe music content. The word is used much like "flickage" as it describes movie content. Similarly, references to movies with British Secret Agent 007 are called "bondage." You get the idea. Now for an update on "tunage" without DRM: As you may (or may not) recall, DRM is the coding imbedded in most downloaded songs that restricts how the buyer can use the music. This concept was illustrated in my earlier post. Yesterday, as promised a few months ago, Apple® has opened iTunes® Plus, an area for downloading higher-quality, DRM-free music. For a $0.30 per song premium ($1.29 instead of the standard $0.99), the iTunes community can download some songs at a higher quality 256 kbps bit rate, but using AAC encoding without the DRM restrictions. Currently, the major record label supporting this endeavor is EMI, releasing thier entire digital catalog in this manner. This includes singles and albums from...

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High-Def Alphabet Soup: PDP LCD DLP LCoS! What is the Best Type of HDTV for Me?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Thu, 24 May 2007 20:02:00 +0000

So, you want to buy an HDTV? I sometimes think it is easier to buy a car than a new television. All cars use the same type of internal combustion engine and adhere to measurement standards that allow for comparison (i.e. horsepower and gas mileage ratings). In the HDTV arena, things seem to be mushier. Some manufacturers will decide to publish viewing angles and brightness measures…and others will not. Attributes like picture quality and color vividness are just plain difficult to measure and communicate. Additionally, a manufacturer may list a contrast ratio, but fail to mention whether it is a dynamic or static. I can’t decide if comparing televisions is more like herding cats or nailing Jell-o to a tree. But that is not going to stop me from trying to establish some basic guidelines to compare types of HDTVs. Just keep in mind that there is no replacement for your own first-hand evaluation of any television's picture. The one part that I will spare you is all of the...

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Holy Crop! Do You Have To Like Doilies to Make Digital Scrapbooks?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Tue, 22 May 2007 04:57:00 +0000

Are you looking for inspiration on that new scrapbook? Or are you more inspired by reading books about craps? Are you really far behind on your scrapping and have shoeboxes full of pictures and keepsakes? Or do you often wonder what a keepsake is? In either case, if you’re life is filled with memories that are worth preserving, you should read on. If you’re life has nothing worth remembering, well, I guess you don't really need to worry about digital scrapbooking. Scrapbooks typically take the form of an elaborate album that documents memories through photographs, clippings, memorabilia, and other printed materials. They may have written narration through a technique called journaling. This multi-billion dollar industry has sold albums, inserts, pages, and huge variety of ways to dress up the pages. The people who engage in theses activities are called scrappers. Though traditional scrapbooking has seen significant growth in popularity, the trend is being influenced by technology....

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DRM: Digital Wrongs! How Is Amazon Fighting For My Music Rights?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Sat, 19 May 2007 12:51:00 +0000

I showed up wearing party attire that made the snappiest dresser jealous. This, of course, included my new button-down shirt with green florals. As I strolled through the room, I pointed to the far corner, used my thumb as a trigger, and gave a wink. "Nice Shirt," a friend said as he walked up to me. "Thanks. It's called an iShirt," I declared proudly. "I just got it online." "Nice. What's that black plastic box hanging off the side of it?" he inquired. "Oh, that's the SRM mechanism," I replied. "All of these new shirts come with it." "SRM? What is that?" "Shirt Rights Management. It restricts me so that I only wear this shirt with jeans," I explained. "If I try to put on some other type of pants, then the SRM device will explode, covering the shirt in permanent ink. But I can wear it with any jeans I want, as many times as I want. Not a big deal because I love jeans." "Hmmm. That doesn't bother you?" my friend asked. "What about khakis? What if it gets really warm and you want...

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Chic to be a Geek! Is Technology Just for Nerds?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Fri, 18 May 2007 05:04:00 +0000

About a month after my eight-year-old daughter received third place in her school’s science fair, I rented the movie October Sky. This heart-warming film tells the true story of four boys who are inspired by Sputnik to build a rocket of their own. About 15 minutes into the movie, the boys’ teacher recommends that they enter their rocket into the science fair. One of the boys emphatically states, “science fairs are for geeks!” My daughter, sitting next to me on the sofa, whipped her head around to look at me. “What?” she demanded in a look of disgust and utter surprise. Although the movie was set in the 1950s, the term obviously still triggered something in her today. I comforted her, though, and let her know that in today’s day and age, it is becoming more chic to be a geek. Definition Merriam-Webster defines a nerd as one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits . It further defines geek as an enthusiast or expert especially in a technological field or activity . The...

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Size Matters! How Big Should My New HDTV Be?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Mon, 14 May 2007 05:10:00 +0000

I can still remember growing up in a Chicago suburb in the late 1970s with our own version of home theater. To have the true theatrical experience, we sat about 2 feet from the television, giving us the illusion that the image on the screen was really large. Playing the video game Pong was like watching a tennis match, requiring our heads to turn back and forth. Looking back, this provided a valuable lesson today on how to determine the proper screen size. While new high definition resolutions are important, one must also consider viewing distance as a major part of the home entertainment equation. In Support of a Larger TV There are good reasons to believe that upgrading to a high definition television justifies a larger screen. Going from a standard definition television to a widescreen HDTV will require a 22% larger screen to support the broader image while maintaining the same viewable height. Additionally, the increased resolution from standard definition to high definition will...

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Hi Def Jam! Why Do HDTV Images in Restaurants Look So Bad?

noreply@blogger.com (Cale) — Fri, 11 May 2007 04:54:00 +0000

If you purchase a High Definition Television (HDTV), shouldn’t everything look better on its display? No. And not anyone can make my powder blue leisure suit look good. Only I can do that. If you take a tour of local restaurants that have plasma displays, you’ll likely find a surprisingly high number of inferior-looking pictures. Poor resolution of the source signal can create sub-optimal picture quality. This is also why many folks are getting their new HD television home and becoming disappointed with the image they see. To get the best picture on your HDTV, you need to find good HD programming from your content provider (i.e. your cable or satellite company). Is That Hi Def? In a 2007 study by Leichtman Research Group, about 22% of HD owners state that they are not receiving HD signals. There are another 25% of HD owners, however, that incorrectly believe they are watching HD programming from cable or DBS (digital broadcast satellite). This reminds me of the stumbling drunk friend...

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