HD-DVD Takes One For the Team
February 19, 2008 is Confirm the Obvious Day. Pervez Musharraf finally had to concede that nobody in Pakistan likes him. Castro acknowledged the fact that he hasnt been…
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New point-and-shoot cameras capture video in the 720p high-def format you've seen on TV networks such as ESPN. But all HD is not equal. The algorithm, or codec, that…
View ArticleCanceling Cable
Flat-panels were supposed to eliminate the hulking television cabinet. But they are tethered to boxes -- cable tuners, disc players, A/V receivers -- that fill a big piece of furniture. A wireless...
View ArticleDo All Blu-ray Players Produce the Same Picture Quality?
Like all A/V gear, dirt-cheap Blu-ray players can suffer from flaws caused by poor construction and cheap components. Once you’ve moved up from sub-$100 models to name-brand…
View ArticleVideo Power: These Slim and Light Laptops Are High-Def Champs
The trend: Slim, light laptops that can play back high-definition video—and edit it—30 percent faster than before. Why Now? Video is becoming harder to manage. The…
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