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HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 38% off 4K Ultra HD TVs![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select 4K displays! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a sale on Ultra HD TVs from Samsung, Sony, and LG. Sony XBR49X830C 49-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $998 (38% off) LG 79UF7700 79-inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $4,999 (33% off). LG 55UF7600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $500 (20% off). Samsung UN55JU6500 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $1,098 (16% off). Samsung UN65JU6500 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $1,998 (13% off). Samsung UN48JU6500 48-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $898 (10% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Wed Jul 29, 2015 at 07:30 PM PDT by: -
Digital HD Platforms Will 'Get Smart' in August[teaser]The legendary comedy series from Mel Brooks and Buck Henry will make its digital debut in August. [/teaser] In celebration of the show's 50th Anniversary, HBO Home Entertainment has announced the upcoming Digital HD release of 'Get Smart.' All five seasons of the show will be available for download on August 10 across all major retailers. "You lucky dogs. You're gonna get to see Don Adams talking on his shoe telephone and watch the unbelievable antics of Maxwell Smart and The Chief trying to hear each other under The Cone of Silence," said Mel Brooks. "Can't wait to see it myself!" Full of bumbling spies, gadgets and gags, 'Get Smart' features the beloved characters Maxwell Smart/Agent 86 (Don Adams), Agent 99 (Barbara Feldon), and the Chief (Edward Platt) – members of a top secret U.S. government agency called CONTROL, who battle the forces of their nemesis KAOS, an equally inept foreign spy agency. The series was ahead of its time in the way that it created a vast, complicated mythology and mastered the art of self-referential comedy to reward its loyal audience for tuning in week after week. The series originally debuted on NBC in 1965 and enjoyed popularity and a cult following before moving to CBS for its final season. Since ending, it has inspired numerous spinoffs, sequels and remakes, including a 2008 summer box office hit starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway. Suggested retail price for 'Get Smart' will start at $1.99 for each digital episode and $19.99 for each digital season.Posted Wed Jul 29, 2015 at 11:45 AM PDT by: -
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HBO Now Arrives on Verizon's Broadband Internet Service[teaser]HBO's standalone streaming service is now available for Verizon internet customers. [/teaser] Verizon and HBO have announced the arrival of HBO Now through Verizon's internet service, allowing customers to subscribe to the standalone streaming app without paying for an additional cable TV package. Verizon now joins Optimum as the second internet provider to offer an HBO Now option. HBO Now allows users to watch every episode of every season of HBO’s original programming, hit movies, documentaries, sports and exclusive comedy specials separate from a traditional cable or satellite subscription. The service offers more than 2,000 popular series and movies, including 'Game of Thrones,' 'True Detective,' 'Silicon Valley,' 'Girls,' 'Veep,' 'The Wire,' 'Divergent,' 'X-MEN: Days of Future Past,' 'Neighbors,' and 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.' In addition to Verizon, HBO Now is also available through Apple TV, Fire tablets, Android devices, and Optimum. Likewise, Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast and Android TV product support is in the works. An HBO Now subscription currently costs $15 per month and new customers will receive a 30-day free trial. Sources: Verizon via EngadgetPosted Tue Jul 28, 2015 at 03:45 PM PDT by: -
Motorola Reveals Moto G, Moto X Play & Moto X Pure Edition Smartphones[teaser]A trio of new smartphones has been detailed. [/teaser] Motorola has officially unveiled the latest additions to its Moto G and Moto X mobile lineup. The Moto G, Moto X Play & Moto X Pure Edition are all highly customizable Android smartphones. The Moto G features a 5-inch 720p display with 294 ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, the smartphone uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, Adreno 306 with 400 MHz GPU, and a 2470 mAh battery. In addition, options for 8 GB storage with 1 GB RAM or 16 GB storage with 2 GB RAM will be available. A 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera are integrated as well. Meanwhile, the Moto X Play features a 5.5-inch 1080p display with 403 ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Motorola Mobile Computing System including a 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa-core CPU, an Adreno 405 @ 550 MHz GPU, a Natural Language Processor, and Contextual Computing Processor. In addition, the phone uses 2GB of RAM and a 3630 mAh battery. A 21MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera are integrated as well. Finally, the Moto X Pure Edition features a 5.7-inch Quad HD 1440x2560 display with 520 ppi and Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Motorola Mobile Computing System including a 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 with hexa-core CPU, an Adreno 418 GPU, a Natural Language Processor, and a Contextual Computing Processor with 3GB of RAM and a 3000 mAh battery. A 21MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera are integrated as well. The Moto G is now available for prices starting at $180. The Moto X Pure Edition will be available in the fall for prices starting at $400. Unfortunately, US availability for the Moto X Play has not been announced, but the smartphone will launch across Europe, Latin America, and Canada in August. Source: MotorolaPosted Tue Jul 28, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 54% off Projectors![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select projectors! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a sale on projectors from Optoma, Epson, and Acer. Optoma HD26 3D 1080p DLP Projector - Currently $649 (54% off) Epson Home Cinema 730HD Projector (Refurbished) - Currently $400 (38% off). Epson EX7230 Pro WXGA HD 3LCD Projector - Currently $500 (17% off). Acer K137i Portable DLP Projector - Currently $515 (14% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Mon Jul 27, 2015 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
Google Offers Chromecast Promotional Deals[teaser]To help celebrate its second birthday, Google is offering special rewards for Chromecast customers. [/teaser] In honor of the device's two-year anniversary on the market, Google is giving Chromecast owners two promotional deals. The rewards include movies and music. Customers who buy a Chromecast and redeem the offer by December 31 of this year will now receive a free Google Play movie rental. Likewise, customers have until January 31, 2016 to redeem an offer for 90 days of unlimited Google Play music. The Google Chromecast is currently on sale for $30. Source: Google via EngadgetPosted Mon Jul 27, 2015 at 03:15 PM PDT by: -
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Samsung Readies First HD Monitor with Wireless Mobile Charging Feature[teaser]The upcoming monitor features a built-in wireless charger for mobile devices. [/teaser] Samsung has announced the latest addition to its monitor lineup. Available in 23.6-inch and 27-inch models, the SE370 is the industry's first monitor to include an integrated mobile charging function. "Technology should support, not interfere with, active lifestyles. Our customers increasingly rely on mobile devices to obtain information and interact with others; so by doing away with the clutter on their desks, we are helping them to use their mobile devices in a smarter way," said Seok-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "Through the integration of wireless mobile charging technology, our innovative SE370 monitor dramatically improves efficiency, convenience and connectivity at home and at work – representing another significant milestone in our long history of industry-firsts." The SE370 features an LED PLS panel with a resolution of 1920x1080, a 4ms response time, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and a 178°/178° viewing angle. In addition, the monitor offers AMD FreeSync technology to reduce screen latency, lag, and stutter during games and videos. Finally, the display integrates a circular charging station built right into the stand, allowing users to wirelessly charge mobile devices that use the Qi wireless charging standard. Samsung has not yet revealed pricing and availability for the SE370 monitor. Source: SamsungPosted Mon Jul 27, 2015 at 07:30 AM PDT by: -
AT&T Officially Acquires DirecTV[teaser]The telecommunications corporation has purchased the satellite provider. [/teaser] After successfully receiving FCC and DoJ approval, AT&T has officially acquired DirecTV. The merged company is now the largest pay TV provider in the United States and the world. "Combining DIRECTV with AT&T is all about giving customers more choices for great video entertainment integrated with mobile and high-speed Internet service," said Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO. "We'll now be able to meet consumers' future entertainment preferences, whether they want traditional TV service with premier programming, their favorite content on a mobile device, or video streamed over the Internet to any screen." The deal will take effect over the next few months. Current customers of either provider will not see an immediate change in their service and will get to keep their present plans. Likewise, as part of the merger, AT&T will offer new integrated TV, mobile and high-speed Internet options that will provide customers greater value and convenience. In order to complete the deal, AT&T has agreed to follow several terms set by the FCC over the next four years -- all of which can be viewed at the link below. Source: AT&TPosted Fri Jul 24, 2015 at 04:45 PM PDT by: -
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HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 32% off JBL Speakers![teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select JBL speakers! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a special sale on JBL Arena Series speakers. JBL Arena 180 Black 2-Way Dual 7-Inch Floostanding Loudspeaker - Currently $275 (29% off) JBL Arena 170 Black 2-Way 7-Inch Floostanding Loudspeaker - Currently $200 (27% off). JBL Arena 130 Black 2-Way 7-Inch Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Currently $225 (32% off). JBL Arena 125C 2-Way, Dual 5.5-Inch Center Channel Loudspeaker - Currently $150 (32% off). JBL Arena 120 Black 2-Way 5.5-Inch Wall-mountable Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Currently $150 (32% off). JBL Sub 100 Black 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer with High-Efficiency Class D Amplifier - Currently $225 (32% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Thu Jul 23, 2015 at 06:45 PM PDT by: -
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LG Display Invests in Flexible OLED Panel Production[teaser]The company will increase production of flexible OLED screens. [/teaser] LG has announced a new 1.05 trillion Koeran Won investment in the development of flexible OLED screens. The money will be used to fund a 6th generation production line. The new OLED production line will be located in the Gumi Plant in Gyeongbuk Province, Korea and is expected to begin mass operations during the first half of 2017. The plant will produce 7,500 input sheets per month using a 6th Generation size substrate sheet of 1,500mm x 1,850mm, and can create more than 200 cuts of a 5.5-inch product from a single substrate. The bendable displays will be geared toward use in mobile, auto, and wearable devices. To achieve flexibility in the panel, the company uses a plastic substrate instead of the glass substrate used in traditional OLED displays. LG currently uses conventional OLED panels in its large-screen television lineup and previously mass produced the world’s first plastic substrate-based 6-inch flexible OLED smartphone panel in October 2013. With its reaffirmed commitment to the technology, LG hopes to become the flexible OLED market leader. Source: LGPosted Thu Jul 23, 2015 at 04:30 PM PDT by:
