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"Mastered in 4K" and the Road to Ultra HD
Posted Fri May 17, 2013 at 02:00 PM PDT by Steven CohenWe'll break down all this recent 4K hoopla step by step, detailing exactly what these "Mastered in 4K" discs are and what they aren't. We'll also discuss how they relate to real Ultra HD and highlight what's currently available and on the horizon for the burgeoning Ultra HD format.
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Don't Miss 'The Croods' in Dolby ATMOS
Posted Tue Mar 26, 2013 at 05:00 PM PDT by Michael S. PalmerLast week, Dolby called, offering a couple free passes to see 'The Croods' in Dolby Atmos (I'm fortunate to live quite close to one of the equipped cinemas). After a brief hesitation, I figured why not. A free movie. A new sound experience. And a chance to tell our readers where this flick ranks next to auditory Atmos spectacles like 'Life of Pi', 'The Hobbit', and 'Taken 2'.
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Soundbar Sales Skyrocket in 2012
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HDD Home Theater Connections: Year-End Wrap Up
Posted Wed Dec 19, 2012 at 01:10 PM PST by Daniel HirshleiferAs 2012 comes to its end, we thought it appropriate to look back on a year of tech and select the best displays, players, accessories, gadgets, and anything else that caught our eye. We're going to focus our coverage on items that are generally affordable, so while there may be really great high end products on the market, those won't be what we're highlighting. Instead, we will focus on the best affordable tech, in the hopes that people who don't have unlimited funds will find it useful.
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Best Buy Founder Richard Schulze Delays Bid – Stocks Continue to Drop
Posted Mon Dec 17, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by Dick WardWaiting until after the holiday season will allow for a better fiscal analysis and will benefit stockholders, according to Best Buy.
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HDD's First Look at 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' in HFR 48fps 3D
Posted Tue Dec 4, 2012 at 04:25 PM PST by Mike AtteberyThere will be plenty of full reviews in the coming days before 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' opens in US cinemas on December 14th, so I won't bore you with too many thoughts about the film itself, but I was fortunate enough to attend a High Frame Rate 48fps 3D (RealD) screening last night. Here are all the details...
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This Year's Black Friday is the Biggest Shopping Day on Record
Posted Tue Nov 27, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by Dick WardConsumer electronics and media like Blu-rays and DVDs made up for a majority of purchases.
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Carl Icahn Now Owns Almost Ten Percent of Netflix – Pressures Company to Change or Sell
Posted Wed Nov 21, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by Dick WardThe investor has put another $154 million into the company in hopes of inspiring some changes.
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High-Def Digest's Holiday Gift Guide 2012: HD Streaming Gear and Services
Posted Thu Nov 15, 2012 at 12:35 PM PST by Daniel HirshleiferWhether you want access to more movies than you could reasonably afford to buy on disc, or you're looking to cut your costly cable TV expenses, there are many reasons to turn to a streaming service.
Most of these services are configured to play on your PC, but what do you do if you want to watch them on your nice, big HDTV? Why, you get a streaming device, of course! But with so many to choose from, which one is right for you? Well don't worry, we here at High Def Digest have you covered with our guide to HD Streaming Gear and Services!
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This Year's Cheapest Black Friday Blu-ray Player is $38 from Walmart
Posted Mon Nov 12, 2012 at 09:00 AM PST by Dick Ward -
Samsung Sold a Record Breaking 1.15 Million TVs in the US Last Month
Posted Mon Nov 5, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by Dick Ward -
PS Audio is Now Selling Direct to Consumers Online
Posted Fri Nov 2, 2012 at 10:43 AM PDT by Dick WardWith specialty audio and video retailers on the decline, PS Audio is now selling its goods online.
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Sharp, Toshiba and Panasonic Report Lowering Sales and Increasing Losses
Posted Thu Nov 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by Dick Ward -
HDD Attends a Virtual Roundtable to Discuss 2D to 3D Film Conversions
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Microsoft Rumored to Bid on Netflix
Posted Tue Oct 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by Dick WardThe rumbles of Microsoft trying to buy out the company have set Netflix stock on a significant rise.
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Hulu Falls out of the Top 10 Streaming Websites – Still Number Three in Ads
Posted Tue Oct 30, 2012 at 09:00 AM PDT by Dick Ward -
High-Def Digest Checks Out The First 4K Ultra-HD TV in the US
Posted Mon Oct 29, 2012 at 02:00 PM PDT by Michael S. PalmerThe 84-inch television, model 84LM9600, is an LED TV with a "4K" 3840 x 2160 screen resolution. At eight million pixels, that's four times the pixel count and resolution of current "Full HD" 1080p televisions.
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Samsung Nearly Doubles Profits in Third Quarter of 2012
Posted Mon Oct 29, 2012 at 09:30 AM PDT by Dick WardTV and home theater products accounted for a chunk, but the real savior for Samsung was mobile.
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Nextflix Subscriber Gains in Q2 are Less Than Half of Projected
Posted Wed Oct 10, 2012 at 11:00 AM PDT by Dick Ward -
Warner Bros Will Distribute Over 600 Paramount titles DVDs and Blu-ray
Posted Mon Oct 8, 2012 at 07:00 AM PDT by Dick WardNo titles are named, but Warner says there are plenty on the way that are completely new to Blu-ray.
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