HDTV news overview
Sharp AQUOS new D64U LCD HDTV series introduction
August 15, 2007 8:53 am
 Sharp expands its widescreen, full-HD 1080p line of AQUOS LCD HDTVs with the stylish D64U series. Featuring a thin, lightweight “slim-line” design that provides a significantly smaller footprint than previous models, the new line of AQUOS LCD TVs gives consumers the ability to put a bigger picture in a smaller space. The series, available in 65- (LC-65D64U), 52- (LC-52D64U), 46- (LC-46D64U) and 42-inch (LC-42D64U) screen classes, also reinforces Sharp’s mastery of LCD engineering and technology.
“The AQUOS LCD TV line has always set the standard in technology and picture quality. Today, we set a new standard in design,” said Bob Scaglione, senior vice president and group manager, Product and Marketing Group, Sharp Electronics Corporation. “With its graceful, space-saving design and full-HD resolution, Sharp’s AQUOS D64U series provides the ultimate home entertainment experience with the perfect balance of style and performance.”
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Cable network problems caused by HDTV demand
2:03 am
 Escalating demand for bandwidth-hungry services such as HDTV and online gaming is gradually leading to a critical lack of capacity in cable operator networks.
Several solutions are available and, according to a study from ABI Research, collectively they will account for some $80 billion worldwide in investment over the next five years.
“Cable TV operators trying to satisfy the increasing bandwidth demands of HDTV customers feel very much like the thrifty grocer who tried to cram ten pounds of potatoes into a five-pound bag,” says vice president and research director Stan Schatt.
“The increasing bandwidth demands on cable operators will soon reach crisis stage, yet this is a ‘dirty little industry secret’ that no one talks about.”
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TechniSat LCD HDTV 46 introduction
August 14, 2007 10:39 am
 The new Technisat ”žHDTV 46“ combines a 46 inch panel, PVR, Dual HDTV MultiTuner for digital satellite, digital cable television, DVB-T and HDTV reception in a single unit!
TechniSat Digital GmbH (Germany) will present its new Full-HD LCD television set, the “HDTV 46″, featuring an integrated Dual MultiTuner, for the first time at the international broadcast show (IFA) 2007 in Berlin: the Dual HDTV MultiTuner allows you to receive TV and radio programmes either in HDTV quality or in SD-quality via digital satellite, digital cable and digital terrestrial paths, and also provides connections each for analogue cable, analogue terrestrial and FM radio ”“ without any need for an additional receiver.
The ”žHDTV 46“ makes your television dreams come true in a whole new dimension: elegant, top-quality aluminium design, a huge screen (46 inch or 116 cm diagonal size) tremendous depth of field and exceptionally sharp images are the key features.
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NewerTech miniStack NAS introduction
8:08 am
 Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) today announced the newest addition to its storage line, the miniStack® NAS Network Attached Storage solution for storing and sharing music, videos, photos, and files at home or at the office.
miniStack NAS easily connects to computers via Ethernet or USB 2.0 ports for Plug & Play storage and sharing of up to 750GB between up to 20 Windows® or Mac® users.
miniStack NAS as Server for the Digital Lifestyle
Based on the award-winning miniStack, winner of Macworld Magazine “Top Product,” MacAddict Magazine “Editor’s Choice,” and 123macmini.com “Accessory of the Year” Awards, miniStack NAS addresses the growing trend of computers as the hub of home entertainment by offering a shared local drive for wired or wireless networked computers for drag-and-drop sharing and storage.
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Yamaha RX-Z11 home theater receiver introduction
August 13, 2007 10:10 pm
 Yamaha introduces a new benchmark for home theater receiver performance: the Yamaha RX-Z11. The new flagship takes high end receiver evolution to another level with an enormous range of exciting features, capabilities and cutting edge technologies. The RX-Z11 performance sets a new standard in home theater experience.
Yamaha RX-Z11 features
Made for iPod
The optional YDS-10 Universal Dock lets you connect your iPod to this receiver. You can listen to your iPod music and watch iPod images and movies on your monitor via the receiver. You can also operate your iPod via the receiver’s remote unit with the On-Screen Display and charge your iPod. Works with:iPod nano, iPod mini and iPod (Click and Wheel)
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Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD player introduction
August 10, 2007 9:40 pm
 ONKYO USA has announced its first HD-DVD player, the Onkyo DV-HD805. It is one of the first HD DVD players to take advantage of high-bit-rate audio streaming via HDMI version 1.3a. The DV-HD805 will be available in the fall of 2007.
The new Onkyo DV-HD805 is designed to partner with Onkyo’s 2007 Audio/Video receiver line-up. Both the HD DVD player and the A/V receivers feature HDMI version 1.3a connections, making the combination of these components a nice platform for high-definition 1080p video images. It also nicely complements Onkyo’s A/V receivers by streaming of the new lossless surround sound formats, Dolby® TrueHD and DTS®-HD Master Audio, as well as two “lossy” formats, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS®-HD High Resolution Audio.
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XBOX 360 and HDMI FAQ
1:51 am
 Almost on a daily basis we receive questions about the availability of a HDMI connection on the regular XBOX 360 and many rumours circulate on this subject.
That’s why we decided to check with Microsoft for the formal answers to frequently asked questions about the XBOX 360 and HDMI.
As announced earlier the XBOX 360 Elite will arrive with HDMI connection but in this FAQ we focus on the regular XBOX 360.
John Porcaro, Group PR Manager for Xbox told us: “Yes, we are offering an HDMI port for Xbox 360 simply as another choice in Xbox 360 owners’ games and entertainment experience. Retailers are gradually introducing HDMI-enabled Xbox 360s into the channel to meet demand.”
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Shuttle XPC G5 3201M comes with Blu-ray playback
August 9, 2007 9:14 pm
 Shuttle Inc. unveils a fully equipped, pre-configured media centre system. Shuttle claims that the XPC G5 3201M is the first SSF PC equipped with a Blu-ray drive, enabling it to play the latest HDTV-format cinema films.
“High-definition entertainment in SFF PC format has, with this Shuttle XPC, become a reality,” explains Tom Seiffert, Head of Marketing & PR at Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH. “And the use of latest componentry makes possible the playback of full HD material while maintaining a low system load.”
The increased performance, necessary to achieve this, comes in the form of Core 2 series processors, up to 4 GB of RAM, and a NVIDIA GeForce 8600GTS graphics card with accelerator functions. The Shuttle XPC G5 32100M also fully supports HDCP copy protection media, via DVI and HDMI, guaranteeing hassle-free and smooth connections with modern flat screen displays; and the graphics card has the capacity to deliver big picture format entertainment, from the latest PC games, on your home TV.
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