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- HDMI
- (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for both audio and video signals designed as a small-socket, single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. Introduced in 2002,...
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- Sony Vaio L117FX (Core 2 Quad Q8400s 2.66GHz, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium)
- Had Apple not introduced a 27-inch iMac for $1,699, we'd have fewer reservations about Sony asking $1,999 for its new 24-inch Vaio L117FX. Yes, HP's TouchSmart 600 expanded on some of Sony's innovations from its previous generation all-in-ones. Sony also doesn't even attempt to match HP's creative multitouch software. But...
- Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, RAM, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., HDMI
- Product reviews 2009-11-13
- WD TV Live HD Media Player
- The first few rounds of network media streamers we tested weren't necessarily recommendable. Sure, this was partially because most of these devices depend on Windows Media Center for connectivity and content, but we also had issues with their interfaces and performance.Fast forward a year and it's safe to say that...
- Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, Corporate communications, Advertising & Promotion, Digital media, Microsoft Windows Media Player, TV, media, HDMI, USB
- Product reviews 2009-11-07
- Asus Eee Top ET2002
- Nvidia wants us to tell you that its GeForce 9400M graphics chip, aka Nvidia's Ion technology, pulls Asus' Eee Top ET2002 up from the depths of Nettop misery by imparting it with better-than-terrible graphics and video processing. We agree that the 9400 chip improves the ET2002's visual chops, but a...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Games, Semiconductors, Keyboards, Video cards, Game players, nettop, chip, game, HDMI, ASUS, graphics
- Product reviews 2009-10-20
- Asus' wireless HDMI streamer coming next month?
- fast and reliable streaming won't be here for a whilelimitations because of low power and interference will slow down adoption.If it works in lab conditions, that's no guarantee for a home environment.You are probably better off today with a WD media player or with a DVD player with a USB2...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD, ASUS, wireless, Amimon, SiBeam, HDMI
- Discussion threads 2009-10-20
- Asus' wireless HDMI streamer coming next month?
- An anonymous tipster provided Engadget with a juicy scoop yesterday regarding the latest attempt to produce a commercially viable wireless HDMI streaming device. Asus is apparently nearly ready to introduce the BR-HD3, a $650 box that can transmit the signal (up to 1080p) from one device...
- Tags: ASUS, HDMI, Wireless, Gefen, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2009-10-20
- Intensity 3.3.2 (Mac)
- Add the incredible quality of HDMI to your computer. Intensity features the latest HDMI technology for the highest quality capture and playback on Windows or Mac OS X computers. Now you can edit using big-screen HDMI televisions and video projectors, or capture uncompressed quality from HDV cameras. Intensity comes in...
- Tags: Intensity, Apple Macintosh, HDMI, Blackmagic Design
- Software downloads 2009-10-08
- LG W2486L
- The Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 is currently the reining king of LED monitors. Compared with the LG Flatron W2486L, the SyncMaster offers better performance, lighter weight, and a thinner design. Granted, the W2486L comes with a VGA port and two HDMI ports--as opposed to the Samsung's single HDMI and DVI...
- Tags: Monitors & displays, Samsung SyncMaster, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Samsung SyncMaster XL2370, HDMI, brightness, LG Electronics Inc., monitor
- Product reviews 2009-10-01
- Netgear introduces latest Digital Entertainer Live networked media player
- Netgear's Digital Entertainer Live streaming device has predated connected TVs and Blu-ray players in the living room by a couple of years, but it needed to step up its game to compete with the new services these other products are offering. Its new EVA2000 can't let...
- Tags: Netgear Inc., Home Theater, HDMI, Media Player, EVA2000, Ethernet, Home Networking, Home Entertainment, Tv & Home Theater, Network Technology, Networking, Personal Technology, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2009-09-08
- Gefen EXT-WHDMI wireless HDMI extender
- great when product worksWhen Gefen updates a new box the old version box is considered "discontinued". I called to send in a box for repair I was expecting to pay and was told they will not repair any discontinued boxes. Based on my experience I would suggest purchasing a...
- Tags: wireless, Gefen EXT-WHDMI, HDMI
- Discussion threads 2009-09-01
- Iomega ScreenPlay Pro HD Multimedia Drive - digital multimedia receiver / HDD recorder
- could have been a contenderThe Screenplay Pro HD is a great idea with well executed hardware and poor execution of software.The image quality is excellent with both 720P and 1080i HD support for component and HDMI.Network access is very slow, it takes several hours to transfer a DVD sized file....
- Tags: Network Access, hard drive, multimedia, Iomega Corp., HDMI, HDMI Audio, recorder
- Discussion threads 2009-08-22
- Denon AVR-689
- No HDMI audio!This otherwise great receiver has 3 HDMI inputs, but will not play the audio from them. It only passes the signal through to the monitor.HDMI is the standard for audio and video now. To have such an essential feature missing from a receiver this class is deal killer....
- Tags: HDMI
- Discussion threads 2009-08-17
- Belkin cancels FlyWire wireless HD solution while Atlona releases new wireless USB to HDMI adapter
- Belkin cancels FlyWire wireless HD solution while Atlona releases new wireless USB to HDMI adapterAtlona AT-HDAIR adapterBelkin is blaming $1,500 gadget marketing failure on the state of the economy?!?!Good joke!Talking about cost, Atlona ultra-wide band HDTV adapter is actually selling online for $140 (not $199) and similar Warpia product is...
- Tags: Wireless and Mobility, adapter, Atlona, wireless, Belkin Corp., HDMI, wireless USB, USB
- Discussion threads 2009-08-04
- Canon HTC 100 - video / audio cable - HDMI
- Canon HTC 100 - video / audio cable - HDMINo proprietary HDMI cable with Canon SD780I just got my new tiny $230 (street$) Canon camera that takes HD video. The fact that it has HDMI out for a direct TV connection is wonderful....until you discover that the not-included proprietary...
- Tags: Corporate communications, Canon Inc., audio cable, HDMI-cable, HDMI, High Tech Computer Corp., video
- Discussion threads 2009-07-28
- Belkin cancels FlyWire wireless HD solution while Atlona releases new wireless USB to HDMI adapter
- Sending HD signals through the home wirelessly is one of those Holy Grails that seems to be just outside of the reach of mainstream consumers. One of the slickest-looking solutions that suffered lengthy delays, and from a $1,500 price tag, is Belkin's FlyWire, which used WHDI technologyto beam high-def video...
- Tags: Wireless USB, Belkin Corp., HDMI, Adapter, USB, Wireless, HDAiR, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2009-07-17
- Dell Professional P2210 22-inch monitor
- The Dell 22-inch P2210 has a list price of $240, but Dell currently sells it for $209. For that price you get four-way ergonomic support, including screen height adjustment, panel swiveling, pivot, and tilt. Its On Screen Display OSD is easy to navigate and it has one of the lowest...
- Tags: bezel, Dell Computer Corp., DisplayPort, HDMI, monitor, OSD, Professional P2210, Video Presets
- Product reviews 2009-06-23
- Popcorn Hour C-200: Hot, buttery media streamer
- Streaming media devices for your home theater are quickly becoming a dime a dozen, so any company that doesn't already have a big name needs to stand out in order for anyone to pay attention. Popcorn Hour certainly has a moniker that's easier to recall than...
- Tags: NetFlix Inc., Dolby Digital, HDMI, Video, Popcorn Hour C-200, Corporate Communications, Consumer Electronics, Digital Media, Marketing, Personal Technology, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2009-06-18
- Vizio reveals 31 new HDTVs for 2009 lineup, from $249 to $2,199
- Vizio, newly-anointed king of U.S. HDTV sales, has unveiled its 2009 TV product lineup, with 31 new models in three product groups: the performance-minded XVT series, the style-minded VT series and the budget/value E series. Which one should you choose? I've provided the...
- Tags: HDMI, HDTV, 1080p, Vizio, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-06-08
- What's new: HDMI 1.4
- What's new: HDMI 1.4What about...Devices? Will these new cables work with existing units via firmware updates if you can get them or do I have to beg my wife for new devices?... again! :)Doesn't seem too excitingWhat about gigabit ethernet? This seems a bit dated.The support for higher resolutions is...
- Tags: Ethernet, Network technology, NETWORKING, TV & Home Theater, Jesus, HDMI, HDMI 1.4, cable
- Discussion threads 2009-05-28
- What's new: HDMI 1.4
- HDMI Licensing, LLC the company behind HDMI has released details of the features that will be included in the upcoming HDMI 1.4 standard. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Tags: HDMI, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2009-05-28
- HDMI 1.4 promises Ethernet support, but with a catch
- HDMI 1.4 promises Ethernet support, but with a catchEasy fix: only offer the HIGH-bandwidth version on the marketNo need to say anything elsee.Minor quibble.[i]Considering there are plenty of people who still don?t realize they need to order high-definition programming from their cable providers before they can start seeing shows in...
- Tags: Network technology, HDMI, cable, HDMI 1.4, catch, Ethernet
- Discussion threads 2009-05-16
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