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Survivor in HD

Phil — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:37:10 +0000

A few months ago, we told you that CBS had finally jumped on board for filming Survivor in HD. They released the date, September 18th. Can’t wait to see this show in all its 1080i glory.

Survivor making the HD jump. FINALLY.

Phil — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:00:24 +0000

When the new season of Survivor starts shooting this summer, they will finally be doing so in HD. When the show airs early in 2009, it’ll be the first of CBS’s reality shows to be broadcast in better than 480i. Not sure why you took so long CBS but its about time.

Samsung 56″ 1080p DLP Projection TV – $699.99

Phil — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:30:51 +0000

TODAY ONLY, SecondAct.com is offering a Samsung HL-R5668W 56″ 1080p DLP Projection TV for $699.99. Sure, its DLP but 1080p and a nice 56″, I could get over it.

Here are some specs….

New “Floating Screen” compact, lightweight design- fits where others won’t
Digital Cable Ready (DCR) with CableCARD
Built-In Analog/Digital Tuner (NTSC/ATSC)
Samsung Cinema Smooth 1080p Gen-6 HD
Light Engine- Full HD 1920 x 1080p digital format converter for all inputs
TV Guide on Screen Interactive Program Guide
AnyNet™ System Control Solution
Samsung’s Cinema Smooth Film Mode 3:2 Pull Down
Purely digital HDTV connections-2 HDMI™ and 2 IEEE 1394 inputs
AV in (RCA) 3(1 side, 2 rear), S-Video In 3 (1 side, 2 rear), RF In 2, PC in (D-Sub 15-pin) 1 Rear, PC Audio in 1 Rear
Dimensions: 37.9″ H x 52.4″ W x 15.3″ D; Weight: 80.9 lbs
Samsung’s Latest Generation DNIe™ Video Enhancer

FSN Detroit bringing more HD content!

Phil — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:12:12 +0000

Reportedly, FSN Detroit has locked up deals with the Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings to “televise nearly all their games — exhibition, regular season and playoff — for at least the next decade.” Apparently, the revised deals will enable FSN to pick up the rights to all telecasts not claimed by a national network, and we’re already told that it’ll air 152 Tigers games this season, with 103 being in high-definition.

Sceptre X42GV-Naga 42″ 1080p LCD HDTV – $750

Phil — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:49:49 +0000

Newegg.com offers the Sceptre 42″ Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. X42GV-NAGA, for $899.99. This $150 mail-in rebate chops it to $749.99. It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 550 cd/m² brightness, 8ms response time, built-in ATSC, QAM, and NTSC tuners, and HDMI, VGA, component, S-Video, and RCA video inputs. Rebate ends March 31.

Sharp AQUOS 46″ Flat Panel LCD HDTV – $950

Phil — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:24:57 +0000

Today only, SecondAct.com offers the Sharp AQUOS LC46D43U 46 inch Flat Panel LCD HDTV for $950. Local pickup is available (for a fee) and warranties are available.

46″ (Diagonal) Advanced Super View/Black TFT LCD Panel
16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
176-Degree Viewing Angles (Horizontal And Vertical)
2 HDMI/2 HD Component Video In (Rear)
Composite/S-Video In (1 Each, Rear), Audio In/Out 4/1 (Rear), D-Sub 15-Pin In For PC
Optical Digital Audio Output (Rear)
Built-In Speakers (10 W + 10 W)
Table Stand Included, Wall Mounts Optional
1366 x 768 Pixel Native Resolution
Multi-Brand, Multi-Component Remote Control
450 cd/m² Brightness
60,000 Hour Lamp Life
ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuner
1200:1 Native Contrast Ratio
6000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
6 ms Quick Shoot Response Time
View Modes: Sidebar, Smart Stretch, Stretch, Zoom
Dimensions: 44.38″ W x 31.14″ H x 12.17″ D; Weight: 78.3 lbs.

42″ Philips Refurb 1080p HDTV – $850

Phil — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:00:22 +0000

The factory-refurbished Philips 42″ Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 42PFL7422D/37, costs $999.99 at Philips Outlet. Coupon code “BRACKET-03″ slashes it to $849.99. It features a 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, 8,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, built-in ATSC and NTSC tuners, USB port, and dual HDMI, component, S-Video, and RCA inputs. A 90-day Philips warranty applies. Deal ends March 24.

NetFlix and HD DVD

Phil — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:35:36 +0000

So Netflix has completely stopped buying HD DVD’s but the older titles are still available. If you decide you would like to adjust your format preferences to no longer receive HD DVD’s, be sure its exactly what you want because there is no going back. Once you change it, NetFlix acts like the HD DVD format never existed. YOU BE WARNED!

Toshiba takes a $1 Billion hit on HD DVD

Phil — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:18:50 +0000

Be warned that if you decide to engage in your own format war, you could lose quite a bit of cash. Nikkei is reporting that Toshiba’s losses on HD DVD totaled in 2007 alone: $982m USD. It won’t drive Toshiba under or anything, but you seriously have to ask yourself, was it really all worth it? Ouch.

Samsung HPT4254 42 inch Plasma HDTV

Phil — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:42:22 +0000

Today at SecondAct.com, the Samsung HPT4254 42″ Plasma HDTV is on clearance for only $699.99! For an additional $150, you can have it shipped to your door. The resolution is 1024×768, so not quite 1080p but hey, its $700….