Tag: HD
SelfSat Flat Antenna – free-to-air HD without the big dish
There’s one big problem with freesat – the big dish is still required. Which is where the SelfSat Flat Antenna comes in…
Sharp's 108" LCD actually out to buy – should you have 11 million yen knocking about
11 million Japanese yen is about £52,000. Plus the shipping for a 108″ LCD TV from Japan is likely to be another £52,000, so it’s probably best to stick with that 28″ CRT of yours for a little while longer yet.
The Sharp LB-1085 – which we first revealed back in our coverage of CES 2007 – will be buyable in Japan this July. Theoretically buyable, should you be in Japan and have a van big enough…
Four HD channels will arrive in time for the 2012 Olympics, says airwave police Ofcom
The slow, painful, expensive trek toward free-to-air HD TV channels took another tiny little baby step forward today, with wireless data chiefs Ofcom declaring that we’ll definitely have HD TV through our telly aerials by 2012.
Previously Ofcom and the major broadcasters signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding” stating that they were all well up for it in principle – now it’s 100% definitely happening. No more massively expensive Sky HD subscription required!
A total of four HD…
More details announced about Samsung's HD digital camera, the NV24HD
Some more news regarding those HD digital cameras that Samsung announced back in January at CES, the NV24HD has shown up on the pages of AVING, who are claiming the model will have a 2.5″ AMOLED screen.
That’s the camera, not that insanely good-looking model holding the camera. I bet his AMOLED is more than a couple inches long. Ahem.
Anyway, it’s got a 10.2-megapixel sensor, plus a 24mm ultra optical wide 3.6x zoom lens. It can record video at 30fps, in 1280 x 720 resolution…
Notice your YouTube streams are finally a higher quality? It's official…
It snuck onto the site very quietly last week, but finally, we’re able to watch YouTube videos in a higher quality than those awful disjointed clips we’ve grown accustomed to.
Posted on the YouTube blog last week, they said this of the move – “You may have noticed that we’re now giving you the option of watching some YouTube videos in higher quality. We’re making these streams available on certain videos, based upon the source file uploaded to us, and over time you’ll find a greater percentage of the library is available to view in higher quality. This feature applies to all eligible videos uploaded from the YouTube community, and is not restricted to partner content, so everyone can enjoy this upgrade.”
They then directed their users…
LG launches world's first 10,000:1 monitor in the UK – the L197WH
LG has launched the 19-inch L197WH monitor in the UK, the first to have a 10,000:1 Digital Fine Contrast ratio (DFC). According to LG, that means ‘the greatest clarity available on a PC monitor today’.
Toshiba goes HD with A and K series Gigashot HD camcorders
Toshiba has launched what it describes as two of the world’s smallest and lightest high definition, hard-disc based video cameras – the Gigashot A series and Gigashot K series.
Toshiba launches Camileo Pro HD – sub-£150 HD camcorder and media player
Toshiba has a new budget camcorder on the market – the Camileo Pro HD – which offers 720p HD resolution for under £150.
Hannspree launches low-price 42-inch HD-ready LCD TV
Hannspree has a 42-inch LCD TV on the market – retailing for under £650.
Sony launches Bravia Full HD VPL-VW40 projector
Sony has launched the Bravia Full HD VPL-VW40 projector for the ‘price-conscious’ consumer, offering high-end features at an affordable price – although that price point isn’t made clear by Sony.
