LG/Philips LCD Highlights Full Line-Up Of TFT-LCDs...
Friday December 31, 2004
Substantial price reductions over the past year have pushed LCD Flat Panel television into the spotlight as an increasingly desirable alternative to both standard tube televisions and Plasma sets. In ... Read More
Home Theater 2004 - A Look Back - And A Peek At 2005
Thursday December 30, 2004
Although 2004 was a mixed year for CE retailing, that didn't stop manufacturers from introducing new products for the consumer. Despite the Iraq war, economic doom sayers, and a controversial ... Read More
JVC To Raise Output of Rear-Projection TVs
Wednesday December 29, 2004
Despite the increasing popularity Plasma and LCD flat panel television, there is still a big demand for rear-projection television. With that in mind, JVC is planning increased production of LCD-based ... Read More
Plasma or Liquid Crystal: TV Makers Bracing for Shakeout
Wednesday December 29, 2004
It had to happen sooner or later. Although Flat panel televisions are a hit with consumers, there is not enough room in the marketplace for the growing number of manufacturers ... Read More
A Video 'Curse' Snares Would-Be TV Pioneers
Tuesday December 28, 2004
Sometimes promising technical advances never quite catch on in marketplace. This seems to be the fate of LCOS (Liquid Crystal On Silicon). Despite support from big players, such as Intel, ... Read More
JVC's Dual-Format DVD
Monday December 27, 2004
When we last left the high definition DVD format war, Toshiba had the upper hand as it rejected a "peace offering" from Sony ( representing the Blu-Ray Founders ) and ... Read More
Sony RDR-HX900 DVD Recorder - Product Of The Week
Sunday December 26, 2004
If you are looking for a DVD recorder that just about has it all, then you have to check out the Sony RDR-HX900. First of all, this DVD recorder can ... Read More
Sony’s DCR-DVD7E Digital Camcorder
Saturday December 25, 2004
Although it will only be available in Europe initially, Sony has announced a uniquely-styled and functional DVD camcorder, the DCR-DVD7E. Although there are several DVD camcorders on the market that ... Read More
XCP CDs for 2005?
Friday December 24, 2004
Almost all commercially made DVDs and VHS tapes are copy-protected, which prevents most consumers from making backup copies of their favorite discs and tapes as well as attempting to thwart ... Read More
Sex and the Single HDTV
Thursday December 23, 2004
Market studies are constantly conducted by consumer electronics trade groups and retailers to gauge sales of its products and to predict what consumers want to buy. In recent years, ... Read More
DIRECTV Adds Fox High Definition Programming
Thursday December 23, 2004
Just in time for the NFL Playoffs and the Superbowl, DirecTV is adding FOX to its HD satellite service. The service is currently available in 26 major markets. For ... Read More
Ten Grizzlies Games In High-Definition TV
Tuesday December 21, 2004
HDTV continues to make inroads as more local broadcast and cable outlets add HDTV coverage of special and sporting events. The latest local HDTV effort is in Memphis, Tennessee, where ... Read More
Panasonic Races to Meet Plasma Demand
Monday December 20, 2004
The demand for Plasma television continues to grow at an unexpectedly high rate. As a result, manufacturers of the popular sets are racing to expand their Plasma Display Panel (PDP) ... Read More
Samsung HLN617W DLP Projection Television - Product Of The Week
Sunday December 19, 2004
If you are looking for a large screen television for the coming Football Playoffs and Superbowl that doesn't take up a lot of space and Plasmas are just too expensive, ... Read More
Comcast Adds HDTV Recorders To Service
Sunday December 19, 2004
Although high definition DVD recorders are still a year-or-so away, satellite and cable providers are beginning to offer its subscribers DVR service that allows recording of high definition television programs. ... Read More
Player Problems and Warranty Issues Regarding DualDisc
Sunday December 19, 2004
Hopes for the new DualDisc format continue to slip away as a new batch of high-end CD and DVD players from makers, such as Lexicon and Proceed, report continued playback ... Read More
Top Affordable Home Theater Products Of 2004
Saturday December 18, 2004
It's that time of year where every electronics journalist picks the best products of the year. Check out my personal favorite, yet affordable, home theater products for 2004. In addition, ... Read More
Toshiba Signals DVD Format War
Friday December 17, 2004
The high definition DVD format war just keeps going and going... The latest turn of events has Toshiba, whose HD-DVD format recently gained strong support from several major Hollywood Studios, ... Read More
The Rush To Consumer Electronics
Wednesday December 15, 2004
During the fifties, the consumer electronics market was dominated by U.S. firms, such as RCA, Zenith, and Magnavox. As we entered the seventies, Japanese companies, such as Sony and Panasonic ... Read More
DLP™ Growth Supported by...Innovation and Breadth of Products
Wednesday December 15, 2004
While Plasma and LCD television battle it out in the marketplace, DLP continues to creep in as a viable alternative with increased consumer acceptance and manufacturing innovation. Digital Light Processing ... Read More
CEA: Almost One Million DTVs sold in October
Tuesday December 14, 2004
Sales of Digital and HDTVs continue at a steady pace as the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) revealed that the one million sets sold in October of this year represents a ... Read More
Holiday Special - Budget DVD Players
Tuesday December 14, 2004
If your holiday budget is beginning to run low and you still have a lot of last minute shopping to do, don't fret....DVD players are the best bargain in home ... Read More
NBC's Entire Late Night Lineup...in High Definition HDTV in 2005
Monday December 13, 2004
Late night television fans rejoice! In addition to the Jay Leno show, which has been broadcast in HDTV since 1999, NBC has now committed to broadcasting its entire late night ... Read More
Blu-Ray or HD DVD? Both, Says Thomson
Monday December 13, 2004
In the lastest round of the battle between Blu-Ray and HD-DVD, Thomson, one of the founding members of the Blu-Ray Disc Association, has announced that it will market high defintion ... Read More
Kenwood HTB-707DV Home Theater-In-A-Box - Product of The Week
Sunday December 12, 2004
If you are looking for a full-featured all-in-one home theater system, you might consider the Kenwood HTB-707DV. This package features a progressive scan CD/DVD player with DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW, MP3, and JPEG ... Read More
Satellite Television Pirate Sentenced To Seven Years By A Federal Judge
Friday December 10, 2004
Next time you see one of those internet ADs promising FREE satellite TV from DirecTV and Dish Network, you might want to take a step back, as you may end ... Read More
The Walt Disney Company To Support Blu-ray Disc Format
Thursday December 9, 2004
Just as possible victory seemed within reach of Toshiba and HD-DVD in the high definition DVD format war, Walt Disney Company pops up to throw its weight and extensive ... Read More
Universal Music Group Trying Digital Only Releases
Wednesday December 8, 2004
In what can only be described as a "If you can't beat'em, join'em" decision, Universal Music Group (UMG) is signing a select group of artists to "digital only" contracts. In ... Read More
Toshiba's DVD Has It Both Ways
Tuesday December 7, 2004
The battle between HD-DVD and Blu-ray to determine the high definition successor to the DVD continues to get hotter and hotter as Toshiba adds another feather in its cap. ... Read More
Mixed Message on LCDs
Tuesday December 7, 2004
LCD televisions have certainly made their mark, and, with investment in new manufacturing plants and the prospect of larger screen sizes looming on the horizon, the LCD television definitely has ... Read More
Holiday Special - Home Theater-In-A-Box Systems
Sunday December 5, 2004
Looking for the perfect gift to get that special someone started in home theater without all the hassle of buying everything and figuring out how to install it? Then a ... Read More
Sony Sees Crisp Future For High Definition TV (In Europe)
Sunday December 5, 2004
Although HDTV is well on the way in the U.S. and Japan, it is a little behind in Europe. However, that may soon change as Sony predicts an increased market ... Read More
Toshiba RD-XS52 DVD Recorder with Upscaling - Product Of The Week
Sunday December 5, 2004
If you have an HD-compatible television, here is a DVD recorder that may be the perfect match. The Toshiba RD-XS52 not only features DVD-R and DVD-RAM recording capability, combined with ... Read More
Faith-Based DVRs? Maybe, If Congress Has Its Way
Thursday December 2, 2004
There are hundreds of bills that go through the congressional process every year, most of which never get passed. However, some bills end up making their way to the President's ... Read More
Swanni's '5 Companies to Watch in 2005'
Thursday December 2, 2004
What are the big consumer electronics corporate guns planning for 2005? Phillip Swann, who specializes in technology predictions, has released his list of the Five consumer electronics companies to watch ... Read More
As Flat-panels Oust Older TVs, Disposal Fears Arise
Thursday December 2, 2004
As consumers buy flat panel LCD and Plasma televisions in increasing numbers, what to do with all those old CRT sets may present an increasing disposal problem. It is anticipated ... Read More