Dragon's Lair for Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD - Product Review
Dragon's Lair was developed and marketed in the 1980's as an arcade game using the Laserdisc format, and, thus, has a unique place in both game and video disc history. Now, this historic game is available in HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc, via Digital Leisure, for the consumer.
Done in traditional 2D cell animation and transfered in full 1080p to Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD, Dragon's Lair enables the player to take the identity of Dirk the Daring in his quest to rescue a voluptuous princess. Along the way, Dirk has to confront typical video game dangers, such as monsters, evil demons, and other physical obstacles. For more details, check out my Dragon's Lair for Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD - Product Review. Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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Samsung Delays Blu-ray/HD-DVD Combo Player Release
In an unexpected development, according to analyst and retail sources, Samsung has apparently canceled its BD-P2400 High Blu-ray Disc Player and postponed its highly-anticipated BD-UP5000 Blu-ray Disc/HD-DVD combo player, originally scheduled for late October/early November release, until sometime in December. For more details on this story, check out the report from High Def Digest.
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CEATEC 2007 To Be Held This Week
What is CEATEC, you ask? It is Japan's premiere electronics show featuring exhibits in information technology and electronics. Translated from Japanese, CEATEC stands for: Cutting Edge IT and Electronics Comprehensive Exhibition. This year's show is being held this week from October 2 - 6, 2007, with press reports beginning today. This is were it all starts for products coming out of Asia...read more
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Top Picks - Plasma Televisions
from your Home Theater Guide | ![]() | | Plasma television is finally becoming a viable alternative to those bulky tube and projection sets as prices are coming down and a variety of screen sizes are available. As a result, many mainstream consumers, unexpectedly, have dug deep into their pockets to purchase these units. It may be that the idea hanging the TV on the wall and regaining all that wasted floor space definitely offers more pleasing asthetics over staring at a "box". Check out some of my Plasma television favorites. |
1) Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42-Inch Plasma Television with 1080p
If you are considering a Plasma Television, put this one on the top of your list. The Panasonic TH-42PZ700U is a breakthrough 42-inch Plasma TV that features full 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution at a price less than $2,500. In addition to 1080p resolution, this set also has a 5,000:1 constrast ratio, and 60,000 hour screen life. Inputs include HDMI, HD-component, S-video, Composite, and a VGA input for PCs. In addition, this set has built-in NTSC and ATSC/QAM (HDTV) tuners and an SD card slot for playback of digital still photos. There are larger Plasmas, but combining a good performing set with a decent 42-inch screen size, native 1080p resolution, and a price less than $2,500, the Panasonic TH-42PZ700U may be hard to pass up.
2) Pioneer PDP-5080HD KURO 50-Inch Plasma Television
If you want a flexibility and performance in an HDTV, the PDP-5080HD may be for you. This Plasma TV is only 4 1/2 inches thick, making it easily wall mountable. In additon, 5080HD has a 1365x768 native pixel display, wide contrast ratio, progressive scan detection, improved black level, and wider color bandwidth. In addition, this set features 4 HDMI ver1.3 inputs, which can accept a 24frame/1080p signal from sources such as Blu-ray Disc players. Also included: Two analog NTSC tuners, an ATSC HDTV tuner, SRS audio processing, and built-in digital stereo amplifier with a subwoofer output. This set is pricey, but with the latest version of HDMI connectivity and a stunning image, the PDP-5080HD may be worth that extra dip into your pocketbook.
3) Vizo VP50 50-inch Plasma Television
Vizio has emerged as one of the largest sellers of Plasma and LCD televisions in North America. If you are looking for a Plasma Television and price is your main focus, check out the VP50. For less than $1,500 the VP50 offers a 50-inch 16x9 screen with a 1366x768 native resolution, which will display any HD source material. In addition, this set includes both NTSC and ATSC tuners for reception of both analog and digital/HDTV signals, 2 HDMI inputs, Faroudja DCDi video processing, a 60,000 screen life, PIP, and wide 170 degree viewing angle. If you are shopping for a Plasma television and have been discouraged by high prices, then check out the Vizio VP50. However, make sure you compare the image of the VP50 with other Plasma TV brands.
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Product of the Week | ![]() | JVC HD-56G787 56-Inch Projection Television
The HD-56G787 features DILA technology, which is a variant of LCD and LCOS. Incorporating 3 DILA chips, this set has a native pixel resolution of 1280x720 (720p), and delivers a...read more |
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