Long, long after the cat has been let out of the bag, it’s finally dawning on companies that an Internet of free content might not fit into the business plans of big media firms. On the heels of the New York Times announcing that it will start charging for online article viewing (after a limited [...]
Archive for January, 2010
Could Hulu’s fee-based programming plans mean it’s coming to your TV?
Posted January 22nd, 2010 by Admin | No CommentsGefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz extender transmits 1080p video up to 30 feet away for $999
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Admin | No CommentsIt’s been a long journey, but it looks like companies are finally reaching the “wireless HD” destination. The latest solution comes from Gefen, which has rolled out a wireless extender that can deliver uncompressed 1080p video (and multichannel audio) from a maximum distance of 30 feet. The GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60Ghz device allows you [...]
NuVision NVU55FX5LS LED HDTV Review
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Admin | No CommentsEdge-lit LED TVs – that being a slightly-modified style of LCD panel — are finally starting to come into a bit of a wide-berth adoption stage, slimming down and finding spots on retail counters for purchase contemplation purposes. The technology has progressed to a degree where those panels are finally going to start coming [...]
LG’s BD590 Sports a 250GB Hard Drive
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Admin | No CommentsIt’s the first of its kind; a standalone Blu-ray player with a built in 250GB hard drive. We saw it at CES and LG has been good enough to provide us with a bit more information on their new Blu-ray player.
Read more… (http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-news/blu-ray-hardware-news/lg-s-bd590-sports-a-250gb-hard-drive.html)
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Running Springs Audio Releases Maxim Power Conditioner
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Admin | No CommentsPower conditioners are an often overlooked part of the home theater. They’re an important upgrade, but generally not a fun one. When the neighbors come over they’ll admire the new TV, they’ll marvel at your new speakers and thrill when you play them your new sub. When you show off your new [...]
LG Officially Announces 3D Projector
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Admin | No CommentsIt’s been less than two weeks since the Consumer Electronics Show, and announcements of new products are already beginning to flow again. LG’s 3D projector was on display at the show, and I had the opportunity to demo it, but at the time there wasn’t much information as far as a release date or [...]
Invention of Lying, The (2009)
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Admin | No CommentsRicky Gervais is one of the greats among our time. However, unlike “Ghost Town,” “The Invention of Lying” is not as good as it could have been. Both critics and viewers have expressed their reservations for this film, and mainly I have to agree.
“The Invention of Lying” should really have been entitled, “The [...]
Trends Audio PA-10 Tube Headphone/Pre Amplifier Review
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Admin | No CommentsTrends Audio is a relatively new company that is part of the now established Chinese high end audio market. They are also among the new breed that are trying to gain acceptance in Western markets. Many have already done so as you may have heard of Shanling, Melody, Audio Space, Antique Sound Lab, Eastern [...]
Sony VPL-VW85 SXRD Projector Review
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Admin | No CommentsNot long ago, projecting an image large enough to fill anything bigger than an 80” screen required purchasing a CRT (cathode ray tube) projector that weighed as much as a Smart Car and who only an investment banker could afford. Those CRT projectors projected film-like images with wonderful lush colors and excellent contrast, but [...]
Fame (Extended Dance Edition) (2009)
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Admin | No Comments“Fame” was a moderate success in 1980. It seems as though the film was a bit too early for its time as flashdancing hadn't quite taken a hold, and now the remake in 2009 seems a bit too late. The film can't find the balance between the modern age and still paying respect [...]