TV Streaming
August 27, 2010
DishOnline Goes Past Beta
Dish Network goes past the beta stage with its online service. DishOnline.com will be streaming about 15 channels that include major networks. If you are a subscriber, you get the advantage of remote DVR scheduling and the ability to rent over 5,000 movies. We suspect that Netflix will not have to be worried at that one, but we remember a time when we were out in the country and relied on Dish. A stiff wind would throw that thing off almost daily so this is definitely a selling point.
Via DishOnline
August 6, 2010
DXG 3D Camcorder/Display
DXG has released a package that promises 3D without the glasses. Two lenses work with a 3 MP image sensor to record slightly different images which create an anaglyph-a 3D video. It comes with a 3.2" LCD for playback but video recorded can also be viewed on a 3D TV. Both camcorder and viewer will start you off on the 3D path for $599.95.
Via Hammacher Schlemmer
August 5, 2010
NFL Preseason Live Set Rate
If you do not have NFL Network, but still want football in HD, you can get NFL Preseason Live. The service consists of 50 live broadcasts, on demand and radio access, as well as various enhancements like "Big Play Markers." The cost for Preaseason Live is $40.00.
Via NFL Game Access
May 12, 2010
Galaxy 15 Runs Amok
Intelsat seems to have an errant satellite on its hands. Galaxy 15, used for TV communications, decided to go its own way April 5 and now appears to be heading towards AMC 11, another satellite owned by SES World Skies. Galaxy is still receiving and transmitting signals but cannot be steered at this point, so it may be the source of interference once it reaches the same orbit as AMC next week. No specific cable TV providers are mentioned as using either of the satellites, but as both use the same frequency there may be something going on up there around May 23. Consider yourself warned.
Via Huffington Post
April 29, 2010
Onkyo Adds TV Tuner and Radio to Netbook
We suppose that Onkyo hasn't been selling their netbooks as much as they would like to and decided to include a TV tuner and radio in its DC213. Available soon through their Direct Store, it features an Atom N450 with 1.66GHz, 1GB of RAM and a 10.1" WSVGA display. The 265 x 165 x 25mm netbook weighs 1.2kg and offers up to 3.3 hours of battery life.
Via Akihabara News
February 18, 2010
HBO Launches VOD GO
HBO has launched GO, obviously in an effort to grab some of that online VOD money from Netflix and Amazon. You can get their movies, original series, sports and TV series in HD, as well as bonus features and extras. Unfortunately, you have to be a subscriber or have FiOs TV for the free service and if you would like to sign up for only the online viewing, that's not going to happen. So this is good news for HBO subscribers, but we don't think that Netflix users will want to give up their minimal $8.99 to get most of the same, including many HBO movies and TV series.
Via HBO GO
Toshiba Combo Includes Digital TV Tuner
Toshiba has a new Vardia DVD/VHS combo that will hold 250GB of HDD. In addition, it has a digital TV tuner for recording, DLNA with USB HDD Network and SKYPerfectTV support. The D-W255K is available for ¥60,000 (~$669.00.) The D-VDR9K combo is also available for ¥32,000 (~$357.00) without the fancy features.
Via Akihabara News
November 23, 2009
TVs With Internet Access For The Holidays
Major manufacturers plan to launch TVs for the holidays that can integrate the Net with traditional broadcasting without the need for a set-top box. Having learned their lesson from the last convergence that came with browsers and were too much for the average consumer, these Web sets only will need a remote to access. For example, this W Series Sony Bravia has an ethernet connection in the back and Bravia Internet Video capability built-in.
While this may not be good news for set top box makers, it certainly is for Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Vizio and other companies. Look for prices between $1,000.00 and $2,000.00 for a 40" screen.
Via USA Today
November 9, 2009
Itoos Releases M8 PMP
Itoos is a major and relatively inexpensive player in the PMP world and their latest is the M8. It has 1080p video and with a HDMI output it can also project on your HDTV. The player is compatible with H.263/H.264, MKV, RM, RMVB, RV8/9, MPEG4/ASP, VOB, DAT, ASF, WMV and MPEG1/2 formats. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
Via Tech Fresh
October 20, 2009
FLO TV Becomes Mobile
Qualcomm has decided to produce its own FLO TV Personal TV. The digital broadcasting device will set you back $249.99, with a minimum $8.99 3-year subscription. The PTV-350 has a handy 3.5" touchscreen for easy selections, built-in speakers and stand. You can receive multiple cable channels on the small handheld and it will keep your favorites, with a play time of 5 hours on a single charge. Pre-order now and get one in time for the holidays
Via FLO TV
September 8, 2009
BlueDot Digital Frame Features TV Tuner
This is no ordinary digital frame. The BlueDot BTV-1000W has a WSVGA resolution (1024x600) and a memory card reader like others, but it also has a 1Seg TV tuner. The 10" frame also has an A/V input to allow usage of DVD player, PMP or mobile game console. It goes on sale the end of September for about ¥25000 (~$269.00.)
Via Akihabara News
September 2, 2009
MLB.TV Available on Roku
MLB.TV Premium subscribers will now be able to watch games on their Roku. Included are out-of-market games as well as access to on demand from the week. Of course, your Roku can be used to pause, fast forward, rewind and resume to replay that unassisted triple play endless times for any family member that missed the first 600 viewings on TV. The player should automatically update with the new channel and if you are not yet a MLB.TV subscriber, it will cost you $35.00.
Via Roku
August 31, 2009
$5 TV Season Specials at Amazon
Amazon is offering a great deal on downloadable HD TV seasons. The selected
$5.00 Season Specials include "30 Rock", "Heroes","Battlestar Gallactica", "Kings"and many others. Grab yours before they change their mind.
Via Amazon $5 Season Specials
August 13, 2009
Amazon VOD Available for Panasonic Viera Products
Panasonic is outing Amazon VOD for its 2009 Viera Cast Blu-ray Players, about 3 months later than expected. Available for the full line, it offers more than 45,000 titles, 1,000 HD selections and instant playback. There is also access to YouTube, news and weather feeds. Other online sites and playback is also possible via PC or other compatible device. The download is free via software update after you register your player. The service was previously released in April for those who have Viera CAST-enabled Plasma HDTVs.
Via Panasonic
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