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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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High-Def Digest's Holiday Gift Guide 2012: The Greatest Films of All Time on Blu-ray
Posted Mon Nov 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM PST by M. Enois DuarteIn celebration of this year's most respected list of the greatest films, we at High-Def Digest have decided to take a look at which of the top-twenty masterpieces of cinema are currently available on Blu-ray. With the holiday season fast approaching, this is the perfect time to buy the cinephiles in your family precisely what they want most — the twenty films considered the best of the best!
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HDD Attends a Virtual Roundtable to Discuss 2D to 3D Film Conversions
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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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Amazon Sale Features Blu-rays for Up to 65 Percent Off
Posted Wed May 16, 2012 at 01:27 PM PDT by Mike AtteberyNo word on how long this sale will last, but Amazon is currently selling an assortment of Blu-ray titles for up to 65 percent off!
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You’re Still Doing It Wrong: More Blu-ray Blunders!??
Posted Mon Apr 2, 2012 at 02:50 PM PDT by Mike AtteberyIt’s been over a year since we last checked in to take the studios to task for the questionable decisions and practices that can drive fans mad. We thought it was time to check back and see how they're doing.
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New Onkyo Receivers May Suffer From Defects – Free Repairs Offered
Posted Fri Mar 23, 2012 at 10:40 AM PDT by Dick WardOnkyo says that the receivers that carry the non-safety related defect were made between November 2011 and January 2012.
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Blu-ray Player Penetration Exceeds a Quarter of Homes
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New Pro Control Remotes and Processors Shipping Now
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Ten Hitchcock Movies that Should Be on Blu-ray NOW!
Posted Tue Mar 13, 2012 at 02:50 PM PDT by Aaron PeckYou'd think such a heralded director would garner more Blu-ray attention! Hitchcock really was the master of suspense, and his films have stood the test of time. Lets take a look at what's left in Hitchcock's filmography and pick out 10 titles that need to be released in high definition right this very minute!
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Walmart Launches Exclusive In-Store Disc-to-Digital VUDU Service
Posted Tue Mar 13, 2012 at 12:30 PM PDT by Mike AtteberyThis morning at the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, in the same room where the very first Academy Awards were handed out 83 years prior, Walmart announced an in-store disc-to-digital initiative to help its consumers embrace The Cloud with their existing movie libraries.
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Panasonic Announces Pricing for 2012 Blu-ray Players - Most Available Now
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Samsung Reveals Pricing and Availability of 2012 TVs
Posted Wed Mar 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM PST by Dick WardIf you’re looking for a good size set on the cheap, they’ve got a $719 51” plasma for you. Want the top of the line? The 65” 8000 series is on the way for $5,099.
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Samsung Reveals 2012 Blu-ray Player Prices – They’re All Hitting Stores This Month
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HDD Attends a Virtual Roundtable with Andy Parsons (BDA) and Lori MacPherson (Disney)
Posted Mon Feb 27, 2012 at 12:40 PM PST by Aaron PeckLast week's roundtable featured Andy Parsons, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. and Lori MacPherson, Executive Vice President of Global Product Management for The Walt Disney Studios. Long job titles aside, the roundtable proved to be fairly informative as to the way that Blu-ray is moving, the technologies it hopes to work up to (like 4k resolution), and the expectations Disney has from the format.
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Bang & Olufsen's 65 Inch Ultra-Slim 3D Plasma Comes to the US
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Top Sales and Rentals: Week Ending February 12th
Posted Fri Feb 17, 2012 at 10:45 AM PST by Dick WardIt's not surprising that 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1' is dominating the sales charts, but it is a little disappointing to see that the Blu-ray share of those sales was just 25 percent. The reissue of 'Lady and the Tramp,' had around 30 percent of the sales, but since its only available in a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, that means it actually put more Blu-rays into homes.
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Sharp Announces a Pair of New Blu-ray Players
Posted Fri Feb 17, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by Dick WardThey offer built-in Wi-Fi, USB connections, and one offers an MHL input for your mobile devices.
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Toshiba Will Launch Their Glasses-Free 4K 3D TV in Japan on Saturday
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High-Def Digest Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Our DEFINITIVE List for the Entire Family
Posted Wed Nov 23, 2011 at 10:40 AM PST by Aaron PeckIn an effort to make your holiday purchasing even more enjoyable please take a gander at our massive-oh-my-heavens-it's-so-big-holiday-gift-guide for all the movie lovers in your family. We hereby present our mega-mondo "DEFINITIVE List for the Entire Family."
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