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HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 30 Percent off Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Tablets![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering discounts on select tablets! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 devices. Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (7-Inch, White) - Currently $140 (30 percent off). Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (7-Inch, Black) - Currently $148 (26 percent off). Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (8-Inch, White) - Currently $190 (24 percent off). Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (8-Inch, Black) - Currently $199 (26 percent off). Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1-Inch, White) - Currently $280 (20 percent off). Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 (10.1-Inch, Black) - Currently $299 (15 percent off). As always, 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 Feb 19, 2015 at 04:30 PM PST by: -
Sprint Readies LG G Flex 2 Curved-Screen OLED Smartphone for March 13 Release[teaser]LG's curved full HD smartphone will be available in March. [/teaser] Sprint has announced a release date for the LG G Flex 2. The mobile handset will be available through the carrier on March 14 for an off-contract SRP of $504. The smartphone features dynamically curved layers across the front, back, sides and top-to-bottom edges at a radius of 400mm to 700mm, allowing it to conform better to a user's face. The 5.5-inch P-OLED screen offers a full HD resolution of 1920x1080 with 403ppi. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 2.0GHz 64-bit Octa-Core CPU, Adreno 430 GPU, 2GB DDR4 RAM, and an integrated 3,000mAh battery all running Android 5.0. A rear 13MP camera and a front 2.1MP camera are also included. Models will be released in Platinum Silver and a Sprint exclusive Volcano Red. Pre-orders will begin on February 20. Through Sprint Easy Pay, well-qualified buyers can purchase the LG G Flex2 with $0 down, no finance fees, and 24 easy monthly payments of $21 (for a total of $504). Source: SprintPosted Thu Feb 19, 2015 at 01:15 PM PST by: -
Rumored Samsung 4K SUHD TV Prices & Details Revealed, Models Start at $2,499[teaser]Pricing for Samsung's upcoming SUHD TV lineup has been leaked. [/teaser] According to a report from HD Guru, prices and details have been unveiled for Samsung's latest 4K Ultra HD TVs. The new lineup, dubbed SUHD, features nano-crystal technology (also called quantum dots), expanded colors, and high dynamic range picture. The flagship JS9500 series is expected to offer full-array local dimming, HDR tech with 1000 nit peak brightness, and expanded color with a 10 bit curved panel. Meanwhile, the JS9000 series will also use a curved-screen and include similar features, but with edge-lit dimming instead of full-array. Finally, the JS8500 series is expected to offer comparable features to the JS9000 series but with a traditional flat-screen design. Rumored prices for the upcoming SUHD TVs are as follows: 88-inch Curved-Screen UN88JS9500- $22,999 65-inch Curved-Screen UN65JS9500- $5,999 65-inch Curved-Screen UN65JS9000- $4,999 55-inch Curved-Screen UN55JS9000- $3,999 48-inch Curved-Screen UN48JS9000- $3,499 65-inch Flat-Screen UN65JS8500- $3,999 55-inch Flat-Screen UN55JS8500- $2,999 48-inch Flat-Screen UN48JS8500- $2,499 These prices have yet to be confirmed, but an official announcement and news on release dates are expected sometime in March. Sources: HD Guru via CNETPosted Thu Feb 19, 2015 at 09:45 AM PST by: -
Samsung & LG Top 2014 LCD Shipments[teaser]The two Korean manufacturers hold the top two spots for most LCD TV shipments in 2014. [/teaser] According to a report from WitsView, Samsung was the top brand for LCD TV shipments in 2014. LG followed in second place and Sony was a distant third. Samsung was responsible for 22.8 percent of the LCD TV market share in 2014, holding the same number one position from last year. The company previously held 21 percent of the market in 2013. Meanwhile, LG was in second place with 14.9 percent, up from 13.7 percent the previous year when it also held the number two slot. Sony saw an increase as well, growing from 6.4 percent in 2013 to 6.8 percent in 2014 while also moving into the number three position, replacing TCL who held that spot in 2013. The rest of the top ten are mostly made up of Chinese manufacturers including Hisense, but 2014 also saw American company VIZIO take the number eight spot with 3.5 percent of the market. Overall LCD TV shipments were also up, revealing an annual growth of 5.4 percent with about 215 million LCD TV units shipped throughout the year. 2015 is also poised to be a big year for LCDs, as both Samsung and LG recently revealed several upcoming Ultra HD models with new technology and features like quantum dots, HDR, and expanded colors. Sources: Trend Force via CNETPosted Wed Feb 18, 2015 at 07:30 PM PST by: -
Hulu Introduces "Watchlist" Feature for Personalized Content Tracking across All Devices[teaser]The streaming service's new feature acts like a virtual assistant capable of tracking, sorting, and saving the shows that you like to watch. [/teaser] Hulu has announced the addition of the "Watchlist" feature. The new option lets users organize and track their movies and TV shows while automatically sorting and adding content based on preferences and viewing habits. Hulu Watchlist combines the benefits of the Queue, Favorites, and Shows You Watch features into one simple and convenient option. The Watchlist allows viewers to save content that they would like to watch later and then remembers where you last left off on videos you've already started. When shows are saved to the list, new episodes will automatically be added as well. Likewise, the feature sorts, personalizes, and prioritizes media based on your typical viewing patterns, learning over time which content you're most interested in seeing. Watchlist is now available on Hulu.com, iOS and Android phones and tablets, Apple TV, Roku players and Roku TV models, PS3, Amazon Fire TV & the latest Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players. Support for even more devices will be added in the coming months. A Hulu Plus subscription currently costs $7.99 per month. Sources: Hulu Blog, Hulu WatchlistPosted Wed Feb 18, 2015 at 04:45 PM PST by: -
NBC Brings Live TV Streaming to Android & iOS Devices[teaser]The network has extended its live streaming service to mobile gear. [/teaser] Expanding upon its previously available live internet feed for computers, NBC has added a live streaming option to its iOS and Android apps. The live mobile feature is now available for customers with a supported cable or satellite company. In addition to having an authenticated pay-TV provider login, users will also need to be in select markets where NBC owns their local stations in order to watch live mobile streams. The updated apps also offer full on-demand episodes for current NBC shows like 'The Voice,' 'The Blacklist,' 'State of Affairs,' 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' 'Days of our Lives' and more. Likewise, classic full episodes from retro shows like 'The A-Team,' 'Miami Vice,' 'Kojak,' 'Battlestar Galactica,' 'The Incredible Hulk,' 'Knight Rider' and more are available as well. Finally, the apps also include clips and previews for 'The Tonight Show,' 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' and 'Saturday Night Live!' NBC's live mobile streaming platform now joins a growing number of supplemental and stand-alone online TV watching services. Customers in a supported market with an authenticated provider can watch live programming through the iOS and Android apps on their smartphones and tablets now, or head to NBC.com/live to enjoy streaming content on their computers. Sources: Google, Apple via EngadgetPosted Wed Feb 18, 2015 at 01:30 PM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 68 Percent off Projectors & Blu-ray Players![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering big discounts on select home theater products! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on projectors and Blu-ray players from Sony, Epson, and LG. Sony BDPS5100 3D Blu-ray Player (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $65 (68 percent off). Epson HC730HD PowerLite 730HD 720p Projector (Refurbished) - Currently $409 (37 percent off). Epson EX7235 Pro WXGA Widescreen HD Projector - Currently $550 (15 percent off). LG Electronics PH300 LED Minibeam Projector - Currently $399 (11 percent off). As always, 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 Tue Feb 17, 2015 at 04:45 PM PST by: -
Sling TV Bolsters Live & On-Demand Movie Content with EPIX Channel Lineup[teaser]More movie channels are coming to the recently launched internet TV service. [/teaser] Sling has announced a new agreement with EPIX that will bring more channels and VOD options to the online streaming television platform. The deal includes EPIX, EPIX2, EPIX3 and EPIX Drive-In plus. "Our customers crave the newest movies like 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' and 'Transformers: Age of Extinction,' but they also have a growing appetite for the classics and EPIX delivers both," said Roger Lynch, CEO of Sling TV. "Sling TV will feature EPIX's linear channels and movies on-demand in an add-on package that is accessible and affordable." In addition to the live EPIX channels, the new deal also includes more than 2,000 on-demand movie and entertainment titles. An exact launch date and pricing plan for the EPIX content will be announced in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the current core Sling TV package includes ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, Disney Channel, ABC Family, CNN, El Rey, and Galavision for $20 per month. In addition, the company will soon offer AMC as part of the same package as well. The service also provides select on-demand content and unique media from Maker Studios, and customers can opt to expand their lineup with three add-on packs for an additional $5 each per month. "Sling TV is an innovative new way to deliver content to consumers who are looking for alternatives beyond traditional pay television," said Mark Greenberg, president and CEO of EPIX. "From the very creation of EPIX, we have sought to capitalize on new technology to reach people with our movies where they want them, when they want them and how they want them. This is another exciting step forward with a great partner in that effort." The Sling TV platform is now available on Roku players, Roku TVs, the Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, PCs, Macs, and Android and iOS tablets and smartphones. Support for more devices is expected in the near future. Source: Sling TV via Business WirePosted Tue Feb 17, 2015 at 03:30 PM PST by: -
VLC Media Player Readies Chromecast Streaming Support[teaser]The latest version of the popular media player is set to offer Chromecast support. [/teaser] According to a changelog posted by VLC, VideoLan is prepping a Chromecast streaming option for the upcoming release of VLC 3.0. The free, open-source media player offers robust playback support for virtually any video and audio file type. Once Chromecast support is added, VLC users will be able to cast various media files to their TVs from computers and mobile devices through the streaming dongle. In addition to the Chromecast feature, VLC 3.0 is also expected to offer more upgrades and improvements, including expanded support for YouTube's VP9 video codec. The new format is being used for 4K Ultra HD streaming. An exact release date for VLC 3.0 with Chromecast support has not been announced yet. The current version of VLC is available for free on PCs, Macs, Linux, and Android devices. An iOS app was recently suspended but support is expected to return soon. The Google Chromecast is on sale now for $30.57. Sources: GitHub via EngadgetPosted Tue Feb 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 47 Percent off A/V Receivers![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering big discounts on select home theater receivers! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on receivers and preamplifiers from Pioneer, Yamaha, and Marantz. Pioneer SC-1523-K 9.2-Channel A/V Receiver - Currently $899 (47 percent off). Pioneer SC-1323-K 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver - Currently $699 (46 percent off). Yamaha RX-V675 7.2 Channel AV Receiver - Currently $350 (46 percent off). Marantz AV8801 11.2 Channel Preamplifier/Processor - Currently $1,999 (44 percent off). As always, 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 Fri Feb 13, 2015 at 05:45 PM PST by:
