TV Streaming
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
February 18, 2010
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
June 24, 2009
Loop Pointer Now Available to Public
Hillcrest Labs has been working on its wireless Loop Mouse/Pointer for a couple of years and is finally selling it to the masses. With patented Freespace technology, you get precise in-air pointing. The circular device can be used with a media-center PC, a Sony Playstation 3 or an Apple TV, if a TV Flash from Fire Care is installed. In fact, any place you can use a wireless mouse, you can use the Loop.
Via Hillcrest Labs
June 16, 2009
LG HDTV Packed with Netflix
Netflix seems to be slowly taking over the planet with these two new LG HDTVs equipped with the service. Both the 42" 42LH50 and the 50" 50PS80 have NetCast Entertainment Access with over 12,000 movies, TV episodes and YouTube available. They feature a 1080p Full HD resolution 1920 x1080p Trumotion 120Hz panel with 4 HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs. Add to that energy efficiency, an invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1 and Clear Voice, and a 70,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio and you have one state of the art TV.
Via LG HDTV
May 25, 2009
iHome iP1 Studio Series Audio System
iHome has released the iP1 Studio Series Audio System which not only looks good, but features some cutting edge equipment. It has a 4-channel, 100W Class D amplifier with two 4" woofers and 1" dome tweeters. Match that with a Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station and remote. The iP1 works with iPhone, iPod and other players with an aux/MP3 line in jack, and charges while it plays. Finally, the component/composite video-out allows viewing on your TV. Due out this July, it has a MSRP of $299.99.
Via iHome
May 8, 2009
Virgin Media Now Streams HD on iPlayer
Virgin Media customers, rejoice. You can now get HD BBC iPlayer content. There is VOD streaming, plenty of programs to choose from, as well as highlights that will include the last two Dr. Who specials. If you are in the UK and don't yet subscribe, you need an iPlayer and HD ready TV with HDMI socket. Check with Virgin for special deals that are going on until May 31 that can save you £100.
Via Virgin Media
April 30, 2009
Media Cowboy Set-top Box Debuts
Giddy-up! The Media Cowboy DC-MC35ULI set-top box works with a 3.5 SATA hard drive that can play most audio and video formats in 720p. With RCA and USB inputs, and TCA, optical audio and HDMI outputs, view movies, TV shows, YouTube clips, Picasa images or other media stored on the drive. The box also has a handy iPod dock for more fun. Digital Cowboy has plans to release the device in Japan next month at a price of ~$250.00.
Via Digital Cowboy (translated)
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