Tag: High definition
InFocus launches more affordable X10 high definition projector
InFocus has announced its latest high definition projector, the X10 featuring Texas Instruments’ DLP DarkChip1 technology, and offering full 1080p HD resolution.
It features a native contrast ratio of 2,500:1, which can be boosted to 7,500:1 using the iris, a maximum brightness of 1,200 ANSI lumens, BrilliantColor, D65K colour accuracy, and two HDMI inputs…
Kaleidescape's high-end DVD upscalers push out 1080p, following Toshiba's lead
It seems that Toshiba isn’t the only company without a vested interest in Blu-ray trying to push out new technology that, supposedly, makes DVDs look as good as high definition discs.
Kaleidescape has announced the latest version of its expensive movie jukebox, the 1080p Player, features algorithms that can upscale standard DVD video to 1080p quality…
JVC expands Everio line of high definition camcorders: GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30, GZ-HD10
JVC has added another three models to its line of Everio high definition camcorders, with the GZ-HD40, GZ-HD30 (pictured), and GZ-HD10 models.
The GZ-HD40 and GZ-HD30 can shoot in full 1080p resolution in either the increasingly popular AVCHD video format, or in MPEG-2, while the GZ-HD10 offers 1,440 x 1,080 recording in AVCHD format only…
Sony extends BRAVIA range of TVs Stateside with XBR6, XBR7, and XBR8 Series
Sony has pushed out another seven BRAIVA LCD TVs across the XBR6, XBR7, and XBR8 Series.
Top of the pile comes the XBR8 Series, available in 55 and 46-inch screen sizes, and featuring full 1080p HD, Sony’s TRILUMINOS three-colour LED backlight technology, 10-bit panel and processing, Advanced Contrast Enhancer PRO, and the BRAVIA ENGINE 2 PRO coupled with 120Hz frame rate technology…
AIPTEK launching Z500 Plus full HD camcorder
Following the recent launch of its Z300 palm-sized HD camcorder a couple of months ago, AIPTEK has announced its successor: the Z500 Plus.
The Z500 has all the features of the Z300, but now boasts 1080p recording (1,440 x 1,080 resolution) at up to 30 frames per second, as well as 720p at up to 60fps. It also has a 3x optical zoom which isn’t bad on a unit of this class…
Blu-meh: US HDTV owners aren't interested in new high definition disc players
A recently published NPD survey reveals that less than ten percent of US HDTV owners are planning on buying a Blu-ray disc player in the next six months.
11 million Blu-ray discs sold in two years as popularity increases
In the two years since the Blu-ray high definition disc format launched, it has sold over 11 million film discs, according to recent research from the Redhill Group.
That’s still a minuscule proportion of total DVD sales for the same period, but the figures numbers suggest that the format is gaining in popularity as more new and catalogue titles make their way to the Blu side…
Panasonic DMR-BW500 recordable Blu-ray and PVR is Australia's first
Panasonic has launched its new all-in-one Blu-ray burner and PVR in the Australian market, claiming it to be the first recorder on the continent.
The DMR-BW500 boasts some impressive features, including a 500GB hard drive, twin TV tuners, Blu-ray burner, and full PVR functionality including up to an eight hour buffer for live TV…
Philips intros 9600 Ambilight LCD HDTV with faster panels and better contrast
Philips has announced its latest range of Ambilight high definition LCD TVs, claiming they offer the fastest LCD panels currently available, and with an improved version of their Perfect Pixel HD system which improves black levels and overall contrast ratio.
The new Perfect Pixel HD system can process some 500 million pixels per second, a doubling in processing power compared to the previous system. This should translate to a sharper, more natural looking picture…
Sharp rolling out 22 AQUOS LCD TVs, because you can never have too many tellies
Sadly, Sharp isn’t releasing this truckload of AQUOS LCD TVs in Europe yet, but the Japanese obviously like choice when it comes to tellies (or Sharp thinks they do), because TWENTY-TWO models are being released in June.
The AQUOS R series (pictured) will come in 65, 52, and 46 inch screen sizes, in black or brown finish (brown… nice), 1080p, with 20,000:1 contrast ratio and 120Hz refresh rate, three HDMI ports, and just 5cm thick…
