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HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Kindle Fire HD & HDX 7 Tablets Up to $40 Off![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering discounts on select Fire tablets! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Green Monday electronic promotions, Amazon is running a special sale on three Kindle Fire tablet models. Kindle Fire HD 7 Tablet - Currently $114 ($25 off its retail price). Kindle Fire HDX 7 Tablet - Currently $199 ($40 off its retail price). Kindle Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet - Currently $159 ($30 off its retail price). 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 Dec 9, 2014 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
Amazon Instant Video Now Offers 4K Ultra HD Movies & TV Shows, Including 'American Hustle,' 'Captain Phillips' and 'Orphan Black'[teaser]4K streaming is now available through Amazon's video service. [/teaser] Amazon has announced the launch of Ultra HD streaming on Amazon Instant Video. The 4K collection currently includes several TV shows and hit movies. "We want to deliver the best entertainment experience, and offering Ultra HD movies and TV shows raises the bar on quality and innovation that customers have come to expect from Amazon," said Michael Paull, Vice President, Amazon Digital Video. "We're also excited that Ultra HD is the latest benefit of the Amazon Prime membership, giving members instant access to great movies and TV shows in a premium picture resolution at no additional cost." 4K streaming is now available to Prime members and all Amazon customers through the Amazon Instant Video app on compatible Ultra HD TVs, including several models from Sony, Samsung, and LG. Prime members can now enjoy several titles in 4K at no additional cost, including Amazon original series like 'Alpha House' and 'Transparent,' the BBC original series 'Orphan Black,' and select Sony films such as 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,' 'Funny Girl', 'Hitch,' and 'Philadelphia.' In addition, Amazon is also offering a larger selection of Ultra HD Sony titles that can be purchased for prices starting at $19.99, including hits like 'American Hustle,' 'Captain Phillips,' 'Godzilla,' 'Hancock,' 'Moneyball,' and 'The Amazing Spider-Man.' Finally, all Amazon customers can now watch the special 'Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek LIVE!' concert in 4K for free. An Amazon Prime membership currently costs $99 per year, and includes free 2-day shipping, Prime Instant Video, Prime Music, Prime Photos, the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, and more. Ultra HD streaming of select titles is available to Prime members free of any additional costs. For more information about 4K streaming on Amazon Instant Video, check out Amazon's 4K Ultra HD Guide. Source: AmazonPosted Tue Dec 9, 2014 at 09:00 AM PST by: -
DirecTV Launches New Satellite for 4K Ultra HD Transmissions[teaser]The new satellite will offer support for more HD and Ultra HD content and services. [/teaser] DirecTV has announced the launch of the DIRECTV 14 satellite. The satellite is capable of providing 4K video to US customers and HD backup for the company's existing collection of six HD satellites. "We congratulate the launch team and our partners, Arianespace and SSL, on a picture-perfect launch," said Phil Goswitz, senior vice president, Space and Communications, DIRECTV. "Today we achieved a significant milestone in the development and future adoption of 4K Ultra HD and ensured our customers will have an entertainment experience that is second to none for many years to come." The DIRECTV 14 satellite was launched on Saturday, December 6 at 12:40 PM EST from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. All systems are now functioning properly and once operations begin in the early second quarter of 2015, the satellite is poised to become the first commercial device of its type to use the Reverse Band Direct Broadcast Satellite spectrum to deliver live 4K content. DirecTV also recently launched 4K VOD support for customers with Samsung Ultra HD TVs. The company is planning to launch an additional satellite, DIRECTV 15, in the first quarter of next year as well. Source: DirecTVPosted Mon Dec 8, 2014 at 05:30 PM PST by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablets Up to 53 Percent Off Today Only![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering significant discounts on select Fire HDX 4G LTE tablets! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Green Monday electronic sales and promotions, Amazon is running a special one-day sale on two Kindle Fire tablet models. Kindle Fire HDX 7" Wi-Fi and 4G LTE 16 GB (Previous Generation - 3rd) - Currently $139 (50 percent off its retail price). Kindle Fire HDX 7" Wi-Fi and 4G LTE 64 GB (Previous Generation - 3rd) - Currently $159 (53 percent off its retail price). 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 Mon Dec 8, 2014 at 12:00 PM PST by: -
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Dish & CBS Reach Multi-Year Carriage Agreement[teaser]The companies have finally come to terms on a new deal. [/teaser] After months of negotiations, extended deadlines, and ultimatums, CBS and DISH have signed a multi-year carriage agreement. The deal was made after CBS briefly blacked out it's network from several DISH markets on Friday night. "We are very pleased with this deal, which meets all of our economic and strategic objectives," said Ray Hopkins, President, Television Networks Distribution, CBS Corporation. "We look forward to having DISH as a valued partner for many years to come." The new contract covers CBS-owned stations throughout the US, as well as CBS Sports Network, Smithsonian Channel, TVGN and Showtime Networks, including Showtime TV Everywhere and Video-on-Demand rights. In addition, the deal offers retransmission consent for CBS-owned stations on DISH in several major markets and provides DISH with a path to over-the-top distribution of Showtime Networks. "We are pleased to continue delivering CBS programming to our customers, while expanding their digital access to Showtime content through Showtime Anytime," said Warren Schlichting, DISH Senior Vice President, Programming. CBS and DISH have not disclosed the financial terms of the deal, but the agreement dismisses all pending litigation between both parties, including disputes over PrimeTime Anytime and AutoHop. With that in mind, DISH's AutoHop commercial-skipping option will not be available for CBS-owned stations and affiliates during the C7 window. Source: DISH, VarietyPosted Mon Dec 8, 2014 at 10:00 AM PST by: -
Cyber Monday Gear Deals Week: Portable Speakers, Monitors & TVs Up to 60 Percent Off![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering significant discounts on select home theater items! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Cyber Monday Week electronic sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on TDK portable speakers, a Dell monitor, and LG TVs. TDK Life on Record A33 Wireless Weatherproof Speaker - Currently $100 (60 percent off retail price). TDK Life on Record TREK Max A34 Wireless Weatherproof Speaker - Currently $120 (52 percent off retail price). Dell Computer E2414Hx 24-Inch Monitor - Currently $120 (20 percent off retail price). LG Electronics 39LB5800 39-Inch 1080p HDTV - Currently $429 (28 percent off retail price). LG Electronics 40UB8000 40-Inch 4K TV - Currently $807 (33 percent off retail price). 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 Dec 5, 2014 at 05:00 PM PST by: -
Texas Instruments Develops DLP Pico 1080p Display Chipset to Enable Full HD Projection from Compact Devices[teaser]The new chipset can generate 1080p projected images from small mobile components. [/teaser] Texas Instruments has revealed its newest DLP chipsets. The 0.47" TRP Full-HD 1080p chipset is the company's smallest DLP Pico 1080p display chipset and is based on the same DLP Cinema technology used in movie theaters worldwide. Geared toward small form-factor video and data display applications, the 0.47" TRP Full-HD 1080p chipset is capable of full HD resolution and low power consumption, making it ideal for mobile devices and battery-powered components like portable projectors and wearables. In addition, the chipset uses the company's Proprietary TI DLP TRP architecture and adaptive DLP IntelliBright algorithms to offer up to 100 percent higher brightness or up to 50 percent lower power consumption than previous models. Specific devices that will use the new chipset have not been announced yet, but sampling has commenced for third party manufacurers. Source: Texas Instruments via TWICEPosted Fri Dec 5, 2014 at 04:00 PM PST by: -
BenQ Releases 32-Inch Professional Ultra HD Monitor for $1,099[teaser]The new 4K display is geared toward professional graphic design use. [/teaser] BenQ has announced the launch of its latest monitor. The BL3201PH is a 32-inch Ultra HD display with a resolution of 3840x2160. "Graphics professionals rely on color precision and the ability to see every detail to ensure the success of their work," said Bob Wudeck, Associate Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at BenQ America Corp. "With our new BL3201PH design monitor, we're expanding the screen size to 32 inches, adding 4K2K UHD resolution, and providing professionals with application-specific viewing modes — creating a design environment that makes detail-driven workflows more intuitive without compromising the device’s competitive price point." The monitor features a 16:9 IPS 10-bit panel with 100% sRGB color space support, a 4ms response time, and a 178°/178° viewing angle. In addition, the display offers a typical brightness of 350, a typical contrast ratio of 1000:1, and a 20M:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Finally, BenQ's proprietary ZeroFlicker Technology is also integrated along with special CAD/CAM and Animation modes for graphics professionals. BenQ's BL3201PH is now shipping for a suggested retail price of $1,099. Sources: TWICE, BenQPosted Fri Dec 5, 2014 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
Cyber Monday Week Gear Lightning Deals: Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote & Bluetooth Speaker[teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering significant discounts on a home theater remote and portable speaker! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's Cyber Monday Week electronic sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time lightning deals on several home theater products. Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote (Refurbished) - Deal starts at 8:50 AM PST. Check out our full review! Kinivo BTX270 Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker - Deal starts at 9:50 AM PST. 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 Dec 4, 2014 at 06:00 PM PST by: -
Kaleidescape Details Alto Media Player for Blu-ray Quality Downloadable Movies & TV Shows[teaser]The company's new movie player can store up to 100 titles in Blu-ray quality. [/teaser] Kaleidescape has announced the release of it newest product. The Kaleidescape Alto media player is geared toward home theater enthusiasts looking for a convenient way to watch high quality movies and TV shows. "Kaleidescape provides more than just products," said Franklin Karp, COO at Audio Video Systems in Plainview, NY. "The company has always offered innovative value-added services ranging from system health monitoring to curating the best movie scenes to watch for bite-sized entertainment. Now the Kaleidescape Store delivers the best movies as digital downloads, with the stunning quality of Blu-ray and support for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, and DTS-HD Master Audio multichannel soundtracks. Streaming devices and services fall well short of the standard our clients expect from the home theater environments we create for them." With the Kaleidescape Alto, customers can store up to 100 downloaded movies in Blu-ray quality and 600 downloaded movies in DVD quality from the Kaleidescape Store. The store currently offers over 8,500 movies and 1,600 TV seasons from major motion picture studios. HD content is presented in high-bitrate 1080p with lossless audio support, including Dolby Atmos where available. In addition, the device also offers standard Blu-ray and DVD playback, and users can upgrade many of their existing Blu-ray and DVD discs to Kaleidescape digital downloads through the player. Finally, customers can also link up to four Alto players together to increase their storage options. "Our goal has always been to deliver Kaleidescape's high-end experience to millions of families," said Cheena Srinivasan, founder and CEO of Kaleidescape. "What makes Kaleidescape Alto possible is our Store, with incredible content, including movies available for download soon after their theatrical release. We help consumers discover and enjoy the finest movies, and we help the studios develop the emerging electronic-sell-through market segment. We have always served the custom residential market, and we plan to continue to build our success there." The Kaleidescape Alto is now available in the US and Canada for a suggested retail price of $2,495. Source: KaleidescapePosted Thu Dec 4, 2014 at 04:30 PM PST by:
