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HD Advisor 35 Up

Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET

The HD Advisor returns with three new topics. This week, he answers questions on film restoration, determining a projector's zoom range, and eliminating strange noises from TV speakers. Have a look.   Full Story

Wal-Mart’s Pre Black-Friday Sale Offers Impressive HDTV Discounts

Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET

Black Friday is only a month away, but Wal-Mart is kicking things off early.   Full Story

The RVU Alliance Expands – Networked Entertainment to Benefit

Fri Nov 06, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET

The RVU Alliance is a newly formed group that was created to set the standards and specifications for secure content delivery over a home network.   Full Story

BD-Live Hopes to Connect Viewers to Movies AND People

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 04:00 PM ET

Reps from Walt Disney, Sony, Universal, and Fox gathered for a panel at this year’s Blu-Con 2.0 to discuss the present and future of BD-Live.  Full Story

Touch Screen Displays Come to the Shower

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 03:30 PM ET

Ultra high-end bathroom company Roca – yes, there are ultra high-end bathroom companies – has created a water drop shaped shower and bath that features a wraparound touchscreen display.   Full Story

'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Released on USB

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 02:00 PM ET

Kingston and Paramount have teamed up to bring the much watched Transformers sequel directly to USB.   Full Story

Best Buy to Embed CinemaNow on Most Connected Devices

Thu Nov 05, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET

No, we’re not just talking about Dynex or Insignia here, Best Buy announced today that they’ll be embedding the Roxio CinemaNow service into nearly all capable devices sold in their stores, in a variety of brands. Oh, and there’s more.   Full Story

Blu-ray Brings a Smile to Martin Scorsese's Face!

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 07:00 PM ET

For this year’s Blu-Con 2.0, the keynote speaker was heralded master filmmaker and movie fan extraordinaire Martin Scorsese.  Full Story

ViewSonic Announces New HD Media Player

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET

The ViewSonic VMP70 is the latest media player from Viewsonic, a company better known for their monitors and projectors. Based on the specs though, they might have been better off sticking to what they know.   Full Story

Apple Could Offer Unlimited TV at $30 a Month

Wed Nov 04, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET

Apple has been out talking to TV networks in recent weeks, trying to round up support for a subscription service which would deliver unlimited TV for only $30 monthly.   Full Story

Ultra-High Definition Television Coming as Early as 2017

Tue Nov 03, 2009 at 06:00 PM ET

In-Stat, a market research company that specializes in electronics, reports that Ultra-High Definition television could start broadcasting in as few as eight years.   Full Story

Have YOU become a fan of the High-Def Digest Facebook page?

Mon Nov 02, 2009 at 04:30 PM ET

Winter is on the way, and with it, prime movie-watching season! If you're on Facebook, become a fan of High-Def Digest so you'll always get the most for your high-def dollar!  Full Story

HD Advisor on 34th Street

Fri Oct 30, 2009 at 03:00 PM ET

This week, the HD Advisor takes the time to revisit three topics covered in previous columns, in order to provide clarification or new information. Among these is a company rep asking for a correction to something the Advisor wrote last week. Uh oh. You better take a look.   Full Story

Broadcom Launches Ultra Capable DVR Chip

Fri Oct 30, 2009 at 02:00 PM ET

The new Broadcom DVR chip features compatibility for tru2way, MoCA, DNLA and more.   Full Story

ATSC Agrees – No More Loud Commercials

Fri Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET

The ATSC will meet next week to approve recommended practices for commercial loudness.   Full Story

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MTube Shows New Steaming Capable Mobile Internet Device

Fri Oct 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET

'District 9' Blu-ray Includes 'God of War III' Demo for the PS3

Fri Oct 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM ET

Samsung Releases Two New HDTV Ready LCD Monitors

Thu Oct 29, 2009 at 04:00 PM ET

Vizio Brings LED Backlighting to Small Screen LCDs

Thu Oct 29, 2009 at 02:00 PM ET

JVC Introduces $200 Profile 1.1 Blu-ray Player

Thu Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET

Redbox Sued Over Multi-Day Rental Fees

Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 04:00 PM ET

Toshiba’s BDX2000 Blu-ray Player Hits Best Buy

Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 02:00 PM ET

First MoCA Certified Set-Top Box Announced by ADB

Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET

Roku Launches Netflix Players – Leaks Pandora, Flickr

Wed Oct 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET

Blu-ray Players Getting Cheaper - $49 Black Friday Deal Not Out of the Question

Tue Oct 27, 2009 at 04:00 PM ET

Sony Adds Netflix Streaming To PlayStation 3

Tue Oct 27, 2009 at 02:00 PM ET

Samsung Creates World’s Thinnest LCD

Tue Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 PM ET

Wal-Mart Offering Home Theater Installation

Tue Oct 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM ET

HD Advisor 33 1/3

Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 02:45 PM ET

Philips Wireless HDTV Link

Fri Oct 23, 2009 at 01:00 PM ET

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