Tag: upscaling
Toshiba launches first DVD player with XDE video enhancement technology. Will it sell?
Just a couple of months ago, Toshiba announced new upscaling technology which the company claimed would rival Blu-ray, building a system in to the latest Qosmio notebooks.
We’ve heard nothing more since, expecting more details at IFA, but today Toshiba has announced a new upconverting DVD player with XDE Technology.
It’s not immediately obvious whether “eXtended Detail Enhancement” is exactly the same system that Toshiba talked about back in June, but given its feature set, it’s highly likely…
Onkyo launches entry-level home cinema system and upscaling DVD player
Onkyo has announced two new bits of kit for the home cinema buff on a bit of a budget.
The HT-S5105 is a complete 5.1-channel home cinema system offering 5 x 130W output plus a 90W subwoofer, and much of the technology found on more expensive Onkyo products, but for just £350.
It comes with the receiver and five magnetically-shielded speakers and the subwoofer, and features Audyssey microphone-based set-up system and EQ which should allow it to adapt the sound to whatever room it’s placed in, with very little effort on the part of the listener…
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…
Toshiba controversially announces their new 1080p upscaling technology will rival Blu-ray
Early June a rumour emerged that Toshiba would be launching a new attack on Sony, via the magic of new ‘upscaling’ technology. Of course, this is nothing new, with Toshiba themselves working on similar products for “some considerable years, at least 3-5 years”, with DVD players, TVs and now laptops containing the upscaling chips, plus with their ‘Super-resolution’ imagery where SD-content is upscaled via an interpolation algorithm to 1080p.
However, today at a London event, Toshiba formally announced upscaling would be their next plan of attack on Sony, claiming they would be focussing on “taking standard content, and displaying in HD format”. This technology, upscaling standard definition content, such as a DVD, to a higher resolution, has long been controversial for not even comparing to the real high-def experience that comes via Blu-ray, or HD DVD…
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.
Jamo launches DMR 45 virtual surround sound receiver
Along with their new 5.1 channel system, Jamo has announced their 2.1 receiver system incorporating virtual surround sound, for those who can’t install a complete 5.1 speaker system in their living space.
The DMR 45 is a compact unit capable of 2 x 75W of power output plus the ability to drive one of Jamo’s separate subwoofers…
Yamaha intros DVX-1000 DVD/audio system
Yamaha has introduced the DVX-1000 audio system with built-in DVD player. Though it’s just a stereo system with subwoofer, it simulates 7.1 channel surround sound using Yamaha’s AIR SURROUND XTREME technology. Not great for the purists, but where space and price is of the essence, not a bad solution.
Denon upgrades entry-level DVD players: DVD-1740 and DVD-1940
Denon has launched upgraded entry-level DVD players, offering more eco-friendly, upscaling, sleekly designed goodness.
The DVD-1740 offers “Near Full HD” upscaling of DVDs via an HDMI connection, progressive scan via component inputs, a clear front display, larger control buttons, and smooth, curved edges matching Denon’s 2008 Home Cinema receivers. There’s also DivX ULTRA functionality. Priced at £149.99.
Philips unveil HTS8100 SoundBar Ambisound "one box" speaker system
Philips has announced its new HTS8100 SoundBar Ambisound system, which claims to give realistic surround sound from a single speaker bar.
Front and rear-channel signals are emitted by the six drivers mounted in the sound bar, enveloping the listener irrespective of their location. It doesn’t rely upon sound reflections, so listeners will get the full surround sound effect wherever they sit and whatever the size and shape of the room, providing that they’re within range of the speakers.
Helios H4000 DVD upscaler launched in Europe
In our increasingly high-definition world, a number of manufacturers are now releasing upscaling DVD players to transform your collection of DVD films into near high definition quality for watching on your shiny new LCD or plasma screen. Helios have…
