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home entertainment

The 10 Worst HDTV Ripoffs Explained

If you are planning on picking up an HDTV in the near future, HD Guru's list of the 10 worst HDTV ripoffs for 2008 is required reading—pure and simple. Chances are, many consumers have already heard about the issue with HDMI cables—which is probably one of the biggest scams of all time (right up there with Q-Ray ionized bracelets and the Ionic Breeze). Other scams, like the one involving contrast ratio specifications are also making their way into the public consciousness. More »

4:05 PM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Sean Fallon
50,322 views, 85 comments

Latest by atomx: @GOKOR: I thought that's what I was doing, but if it makes you feel better... more »

home entertainment

Onkyo HT-S5100 Home Theater in a Box: 7.1 Surround and Acoustic Room Calibration For $579

Onkyo's best new entry level HTiB setup has a 7.1 surround is notable for having room correction tech. I'm pretty sure its rare to find a low end system that can adjust gain and delay on all channels to calibrate itself to a room's acoustics. The receiver included is the DTS/Dolby capable HT-R560, with 3 HDMI inputs, 130 watts per channel, and is Sirius satellite ready. The set up also comes with an iPod dock and a 290-watt sub. Not bad for $579 from a solid company like Onkyo. There are two lesser models:
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11:03 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jason Chen
16,707 views, 36 comments

Latest by worsethannormal: What's up with HDMI ports on home theater systems coming with audio pass through only? Lame. more »

monster cable

The Real Reasons Monster Cables Cost So Much

We've really dug into whether Monster Cables (or other "premium" brands) are worth the extra cash you've gotta fork over, asking things lke, "Does it really make your audio/video more pristine?" or "Are they better than coat hangers?" And that's the wrong approach. What about the love, sweat and tears that go into making each and every cable? This comic from Joy of Tech rights our wrongs. [Joy of Tech via Digital Home Thoughts]

10:12 AM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By matt buchanan
37,403 views, 43 comments

battlemodo

Apple TV vs. Vudu vs. Xbox 360: Video Download Battlemodo

If you've been wondering how to compare the video-download options of Apple TV, Vudu and the Xbox 360, I think today is your lucky day. More »

12:15 PM on Tue Mar 4 2008
By Wilson Rothman
75,415 views, 134 comments

Latest by telebat.com: Here is a comparison table of Apple TV with 6 other similar TV streaming devices, including XBox 360. Quite interesting:[www.machavariani.com] more »

multimedia

Celrun TV HD Multimedia Player Supports Almost Every Codec Under the Sun

The Celrun TV multimedia player comes equipped to the back teeth. The HD multimedia player totes Ethernet, WiFi b/g for basic, network accessible storage; digital and analog TV tuners, IPTV support, DVR functionality, 320GB HDD, two USB ports, as well as RGB, S-VIDEO and HDMI outputs. Add to that the ability to playback H.264, WMV, AVI, Xvid, MOV, VOB, MPEG1/2/4 and a whole host of other supported codecs in between, the Celrun TV is certainly a souped up performer on paper. No idea as yet whether we'll see it Stateside, but if it does make an appearance, we'll be sure to let you know. [Akihabara News]

4:25 AM on Tue Feb 26 2008
By Haroon Malik
5,168 views, 16 comments

Latest by Brentis: sweet - i think.. h.264 HD? i.e. I need it to support my m2ts files from my HD HDD Sony camcorder. Will it work??? anyone know? TIA! more »

home entertainment

Sony STR-DG920 Receiver Handles 110 Watts Per Channel, 1080p and 24Hz

Sony's latest STR-DG920 receiver looks nice (it's got a similar look to my cheap-o Sony receiver in a box and other Sony receivers), but has plenty of functionality as well. There's the 7.1 channel support, 1080p + 60/24Hz, four HDMI ports (woo!), Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, dts High Resolution Audio, dts HD Master Audio, xvyCC, Deep Color Sony's Digital Media Port (networking and connectivity with iPods and other stuff), is XM Connect-and-Play ready (5.1) and has 20-30 second auto-setup. It'll be available in June for $600.

3:01 AM on Tue Feb 26 2008
By Jason Chen
7,863 views, 17 comments

Latest by dblack: This unit also uses the Faroudja chip for up-conversion, which the 910 does not. That is the same chip that the Onkyo system utilizes for its up-conversion as well. The Faroudja chip is claimed to be a superior chip for up-conversion more »

cables

Are Monster Cable's Markups Technically Worth It?

Consumerist found this amazing list of retailer cost for Monster Cable, where many of the cables went for nearly double what they cost. Monster responded with an answer that was thoughtful from their point of view. Many times, in "jewelery, clothing, and furniture, the markup is even greater." Fine, I don't know anything about retail. But technically speaking and from a consumer's point of view, here is what I think: More »

3:10 PM on Tue Feb 19 2008
By Brian Lam
28,283 views, 120 comments

dealzmodo

Wowzers—Cheapest HDMI Cable We've Ever Seen Is $2

High-end cable fans, get your New Balances on and run! Run to the Amazon, because it's flogging HDMI super high-resolution cable from DVI Gear for a measly $2. Yep, you heard. Two. Bucks. Our tipster Jon put it thus: "Holy Crap 2 dollar 6 foot HDMI cables," adding that the cheapest he'd ever seen was around seven times that amount. The closest competitor we could find via Google was OutletPC with a $4 version. UPDATE: Editorial Assistant Benny, the Artist formerly known as Bennytheintern, tells me that he bought some last summer for a bit more than a buck from the same place. Still a good deal, though. [Amazon]

5:41 AM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By Addy Dugdale
36,072 views, 44 comments

Latest by shadymilkman: it was $0.15 at amazon a few months ago actually that was the lowest i saw! if i still had the link id send it in to you guys, but i dont think the price would be the same anymore. more »

format war ii

HDMI Wins the Other Format War, Sorry DVI

Anyone with newer displays has heard about DVI and HDMI connections. That's because DVI (Digitial Visual Interface) and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) both pretty much do the same thing, transmitting digital hi def+ pictures to TVs and monitors. But HDMI, which can carry surround sound audio along with that pretty image in a single cord, appears to have won the battle. More »

9:13 AM on Wed Jan 30 2008
By Mark Wilson
18,514 views, 78 comments

camcorder

Everio GZ-HD6 is First Consumer HDD Camera to Output 1080p Using Chip Tricks, Says JVC

JVC has fired out a bunch of new HDD-recording camcorders recently, but the Everio GZ-HD6 offers something special: it outputs video at a cracking 1080/60p pace. A smaller successor to last year's HD7, the HD6 has the same 3-CCD full HD sensor system, this time married to a 10x optical zoom lens. With a bigger 120GB hard drive, the new Everio can store about 10 hours of max-resolution video, as well as shooting to SDHC cards. And there is something even more magical about the HD6: its conversion engine. More »

6:32 AM on Tue Jan 29 2008
By Kit Eaton
7,264 views, 10 comments

Latest by fyngyrz: The point here is that 1080p/1920c/60fps/40+mb/s capable camcorders will make 1080p capable displays perform MUCH better than 1080i/1920c/30fps/20+mb/s camcorders. The only reason that 1080i roughly equals 1080p at the moment for movies is because as you say (and as more »

ces 2008

ASUS' MK241 24" LCD Monitor Packs HDMI, Webcam and More

ASUS' MK241 combines HDMI support, built in webcam, an integrated microphone and speakers into one 24" LCD monitor. The monitor supports resolutions up to 1920x1200 and utilizes Color-Rich Technology, which ASUS says enhances visual quality by bringing out 30% more colors. Price and release date have not been announced yet, but it sounds like it would work nicely with the P22. [ASUS]

6:00 AM on Mon Jan 7 2008
By Benny Goldman
4,376 views, 5 comments

samsung

Samsung Soundbar X810 Self-Contained Speaker System Also Contains DVD Player

The Pitch: Samsung's 5.8GHz wireless Soundbar HT-X810, an all-in-one single wall-mountable speaker unit that contains a DVD player and looks like something Batman would use in his Batcave Bat-hroom. It also has a subwoofer, DVD player and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio.
The Catch: The DVD player upscales to 1080p, has HDMI out and can handle DivX as well as DVD Audio—this isn't a low end unit for lousy home theaters.

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5:00 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Jason Chen
5,085 views, 2 comments

Latest by brandon208402: How much? more »

giz explains

Giz Explains: DisplayPort Set to Invade PC Monitors Everywhere

As if we needed another display standard, along comes DisplayPort, approved last year and just about to sally forth on graphics cards and monitors everywhere. WTF do we need another standard for, anyway? Bandwidth, that's why. DisplayPort (plug pictured above at left, next to a dual-link DVI connector) can handle a maximum 10.8Gb per second, carries 8 channels of digital audio as well as all that video, and has a bidirectional auxiliary channel that can also handle 1Mb per second. That's a lot of data. It could turn out to be a reliable, fast and easy-to-use bridge between computers and home theater displays. But DisplayPort is not all sweetness and light. More »

12:30 PM on Fri Jan 4 2008
By Charlie White
17,203 views, 48 comments

Latest by Stud4: @sameoldthing: I work at a call center. We have been getting calls for this very sort of thing. I am positive that the MPAA will not be satisfied with HDCP on display port. The new DPCP will be added as more »

hdmi simplified

Gefen's HDMI-Over-Coax Means No New Wires for HDTV Everywhere

Gefen says it's figured out exactly how to move HDMI signals over the coaxial cable that already exists in many homes all over the world. The company plans to show the technology at CES next week that it says will ship in April. Gefen has been working on this tech that could make it much easier to move HDTV signals all over your house for a while, in fact, we saw a working demonstration of HDMI over coax at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention last April. But there's a twist that makes it a lot more convenient. More »

9:58 AM on Fri Jan 4 2008
By Charlie White
16,193 views, 40 comments

Latest by skulldriveshaft: I don't even have a TV :[ more »

ces 2008

Belkin FlyWire Wireless Video Cable Does 1080p Across Nothin'


We saw this Belkin wireless high definition video streamer in a blurry shot, but had little clue what it was. Months ago, we saw an impressive demo by Amimon of true HD over wireless, up to 1080p using a standard called WHDI, but it was nothing more than parts you couldn't buy. No more. Belkin and Amimon just got together to make this 6 input wireless video device, although details aren't that forthcoming, this is how it works: More »

8:30 PM on Wed Jan 2 2008
By Brian Lam
14,263 views, 18 comments

Latest by AirmanGizmo: The main problem is not interference but the loss of signal quality. LSB/MSB weighting factors is an age-old compression scheme, call it whatever you want. There is a 10 to 1 compression ration! Heck just use JPEG200 which has similar more »

review

Lightning Review: Belkin 2-in-1 HDMI Switch

The Gadget: Belkin's 2-to-1 HDMI Switch that's not only small and IR-remote controlled, it's also self-powered—meaning you won't have to take up another slot on your already crowded home theater power strip. More »

9:00 PM on Thu Dec 27 2007
By Jason Chen
14,970 views, 26 comments

Latest by vanito: Freeport make good cheap HDMI switches. They have dealers worldwide. Their website is [www.hdmi.info] more »

xbox 360 hdmi

MadCatz HDMI Conversion Kit Brings HDMI to Premium, Core Xbox 360s

The last time we saw HDMI cables for the Xbox 360 it was from the now out-of-business Lik-Sang. This HDMI Conversion Kit however, is from MadCatz, who have brought interesting and innovative products to market without going arse up. More »

8:15 PM on Mon Dec 24 2007
By Jason Chen
15,572 views, 34 comments

Latest by peeurr: I have a question and im not sure if its been answered but anyway, if you have a 360 that already has HDMI and you throw this into its AV port will you get a true HDMI connection out of more »

hdmi

Accell Ultrarun HDMI Cables with Built-In Signal Repeater

This HDMI 1.3a cable supports deep color and has a mini signal repeater to allow the cable to be run up to 82-feet behind walls. Useful, if it works (it's not powered). As we proved in our HDMI tests, like all DC current over straight wire, even digital video signals degrade over great distance. [Accell]

4:18 AM on Mon Dec 24 2007
By Brian Lam
1,787 views, 7 comments