HDTV news overview
Yamaha RX-V1065 receiver introduction
July 3, 2009 12:22 am
 Yamaha Electronics Corporation introduced its RX-V1065 7.2-channel AV receiver (105 W x 7) with superior HD audio and video performance and enhanced user experience features for enjoying music, video from virtually any home or portable source component.
Highlights of this receiver include a newly-developed, easy-to-use on-screen GUI, four HDMI inputs, 1080p video upscaling and a full complement of HD Audio codecs, as well as support for HD Radio, XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, iPods and Bluetooth devices.
Yamaha’s RX-V1065 receiver enables music and movie enthusiasts to more fully enjoy their HDTVs, Blu-ray players, broadcast HD services and gaming consoles. Completing the true HD experience with exceptional HD audio, the model offers a full complement of HD surround sound audio decoders (Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio). On the video side, four 1080p compatible HDMI inputs and upscaling of analog video to 1080p full HD resolution delivers stunning, lifelike picture quality, even from non-HD video sources.
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Panasonic 85 inch Full HD Plasma display introduction
July 1, 2009 5:45 am
 Panasonic Corporation announced its 85-inch plasma display as part of its new 12 series range which incorporates NeoPDP technology for high-image quality in full HD. The company will release it globally through commercial routes in autumn this year.
The new plasma display features a screen size equivalent to four 42-inch panels and despite this size the NeoPDP technology offers twice the brightness efficiency of previous models with less power consumption and without compromising on image quality.
Enrique Robledo, Panasonic’s Plasma Marketing Manager said: “With the launch of the 85” Plasma, Panasonic will continue leading in the large format display market. Together with the new developments in plasma technology we are fully supporting the requirements for screen sizes over 42”.
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Yamaha neoHD Media Controllers introduction
June 29, 2009 9:12 pm
 Yamaha Electronics Corporation ushers in the future of home entertainment with the introduction of neoHD. These sophisticated Media Controllers provide the HD audio and video performance essential to true HD entertainment experiences and total control of all home and Internet components and sources connected to a home AV system.
Using a simple remote to drive an intuitive menu-driven on-screen display, neoHD makes it easier than ever before to navigate and access all audio and video content in the home, regardless of where it is stored.
Upon touching the power button of the neoHD remote, the Media Controller and connected TV automatically power up and give the user three onscreen entertainment choices: “Watch,” “Listen,” or “Play.”
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Pentax Optio W80, waterproof with HD video
June 24, 2009 10:32 pm
 The new Pentax Optio W80 is more adventure-proof than ever. This latest PENTAX digital camera is waterproof, dustproof, coldproof, and now shockproof enough to withstand impact from a fall of more than three feet (one meter).
PENTAX first introduced dunkable digital cameras in 2003 to the delight of outdoor enthusiasts, travelers and families everywhere. Today, the PENTAX Optio W80’s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters) to protect from rain and spills, as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours.
On dry land, the rugged, shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills.
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LG unveils 55LH95 and 55LH93 ultra-slim LED TVs
9:33 pm
 LG Electronics (LG) today unveiled two new ultra-slim “full LED” LCD TVs in Seoul. The new 55-inch screens- models 55LH95 and 55LH93 respectively - lead the market in terms of picture quality, design and convenience.
“These products were designed specifically to target the high-end segment and offer unmatched quality and design,” said LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company President and CEO, Simon Kang. “These new models will change the LED LCD TV market landscape and we expect these devices to reinforce the premium image of LCD TVs in general,” said LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company President and CEO, Simon Kang.
LG’s ambitious new product line offers a brighter and clearer screen than competing products thanks to backlighting that employs a total of 3,360 LEDs –- seven times more than existing edge-lit LED TVs.
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Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit
June 22, 2009 9:45 pm
 Belkin announced an addition to its Powerline Networking line with its new Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit adapters, letting you create an ultrafast HD entertainment network through your home’s existing electrical wiring. Powered by Gigle Semiconductor’s mediaxtream™ chip, Belkin’s Gigabit Powerline provides a secure, stable networking signal anywhere in the home—even for areas that are hard to reach by wireless connections.
Because of its high Gigabit speeds and consistent connection, Gigabit Powerline reduces online gaming latency and provides large bandwidth, making it ideal for online PC gaming and ultrafast high-quality transmission of multiple video streams. While the current fastest powerline technology runs at 200Mbps, Gigabit Powerline delivers content at 1000Mbps of speed.
Setup of a powerline network is simple with its plug-and-play connectivity:
• Plug one end of the Adapter into an available wall outlet.
• Connect the other end to any device with an available Ethernet port (RJ45), such as a gaming console, set-top box, or computer.
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Sony Professional at Cinema Expo 2009
June 21, 2009 8:35 pm
 Sony Professional will showcase unrivalled 4K projection systems, 3D, and digital signage solutions at Cinexpo (June 22-25, Amsterdam). Visitors will see how these technologies enable theatres worldwide to deliver an end-to-end digital cinema experience.
“The industry has had to face up to consumers demanding a more inspiring, exciting cinema experience,” commented Oliver Pasch, head of Digital Cinema in Europe, Sony Professional.” The explosion of 3D, the improvements in home cinema solutions and the credit crunch hitting movie goers’ pockets as well as exhibitor’s financial range have all combined to ensure that theatre owners must deliver the ultimate movie experience in order to thrive.
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Sony VAIO NW notebook with Blu-ray
June 20, 2009 5:44 am
 Sony unveiled the VAIO® NW notebook– a new line of PCs that provide a powerful high-definition experience while starting at just $800 for the standard model and $880 equipped with Blu-ray Disc™ technology.
Part of a series, the NW notebook features an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM drive making it ideal for viewing pristine HD content on-the-go. It also has the added convenience of DVD and CD read/write functionalities.
The model features a high-resolution 15.5-inch widescreen display (diagonal), making it easy to view two full web pages– no side-to-side scrolling necessary. Sony’s XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology has also been added so movies and photos can be enjoyed in brilliant clarity and razor-sharp detail.
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