HDTV Primer: What you need to watch HD Programming
Over the last five years, the most discussed topic in Digital Home’s Digital Forum has been high definition television (HDTV). In reviewing the thousands of questions we have received about HD technology, it’s clear to us that the consumer electronics industry has done a lousy job in educating Canadians about this wonderful technology.
For example, a common misperception among Canadian consumers is that all you need to watch television programming in HD is to buy an HDTV. In this article, Digital Home explains briefly what HDTV is and the three things you’ll need if you really want to watch HD broadcasts on it.
HDMI v1.4a Specification for 3DTV announced
HDMI Licensing, LLC, the group responsible for overseeing the HDMI standard, announced this week the release of specification version HDMI 1.4a featuring key enhancements for 3DTV.
Logitech unveils Harmony 600 and 650 Universal Remotes
Logitech this week announced two new entry level Harmony universal remotes which can replace up to five other remotes in your home theatre.
Over 211 million televisions sold in 2009
Global television sales were up 2% in 2009 to 211 million units according to the latest figures from DisplaySearch. Flat panel TV technologies like LCD enjoyed even better growth with sales up 34% from 2008.
Sony Bravia IR “spray” driving Bell TV Set top boxes berserk
After Bell TV upgraded the firmware on its 9242 HD PVR last PVR, Digital Home was bombarded with complaints from Bell customers who said their HD PVR was doing strange things such as randomly changing channels, the PVR recording shows on its own and much more.
1.2 million 3D-Capable TVs to be sold in 2010
Global sales of 3D-capable televisions are expected to reach 1.2 million units up from 200,000 units in 2009. according to a recent report from Displaysearch.
The firm forecasts that the total stereoscopic 3D display market will grow to 64 million units by 2018.
TMN subscribers upset over “bugs” during movies
Customers of the English language premium pay channel, The Movie Network (TMN), are upset over the stations recent decision to begin airing advertisements.
Earlier this month the station, which advertises itself as airing movies uncut and commercial free, began displaying pop up ads during the first few minutes of every movie.
