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VUDU XL2 - Video Store in a Box

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies,

VUDU XL2 has been released for home theater owners. There is access to hundreds of HD titles on demand with more than 10,000 films total that can be viewed instantly. The exterior is made of aerospace-grade aluminum bezel with the glowing logo and the device is rack-mountable. The XL2 has a terabyte of storage which equals out to about 500 movies and has both IP and IR control with 1080i HD output. You better love your movies as the player will set you back $1,299.00.

Amazon selling HD DVDs for $7.99 each

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Hot Deals, Movies,

Okay, we know that some of us put all our stock into HD DVD, going all out on movies and players, only to be burned by the eventual Blu-ray victory. However, that also means that HD DVD player owners can enjoy some steep discounts on media for the failed format. As an example, Amazon is currently selling 99 HD DVD titles for $7.99. Seriously, perfectly good movies like The Bourne Supremacy, Army of Darkness, and the like, all for $7.99. Meanwhile, those of us buying Blu-ray are doing so at $20 or more a pop! See? Doesn’t that make you feel better about your HD DVD investment? We didn’t think so.

Newegg selling 42” LCD HDTV for $499.99 in pre-Black Friday sale

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Hot Deals,

Corion Digital Lifestyles 42-inch 720p LCD HDTV

Man, these pre-Black Friday sales are starting to look fantastic. Case in point, Newegg and their $499.99 LCD HDTV sale that’s going on for the next 24 hours. The television featured is the Corion Digital Lifestyles 42” 720p LCD HDTV. If you are looking for a high definition picture, and are on a budget - or if you just want an HD unit for the bedroom or another non-primary viewing area - you can’t really beat this. Regular retail price on this one is $999.99, so you’d be saving $500. On sale now, for the next 24 hours.

SlingCatcher now available for purchase

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Internet, Peripherals, Videos,

Yesterday, our pals over at Sling Media announced that their long-awaited SlingCatcher was finally shipping and hitting store shelves. The unit, which “catches” what’s being “pitched” by a SlingBox, the Internet, or an attached USB storage device, has been available for pre-order for the past month. Our only real problem with the device at this time is that some of the main functionality is only available to those running Windows XP SP2 or Vista, OS X users are out of luck for now on the really cool feature that lets you highlight a portion of your screen for the SlingCatcher to capture and display on a television.

The SlingCatcher can be had for $299.99. If you wanna see it in action, check out our video after the jump.

Click to continue reading SlingCatcher now available for purchase

Poll: Do you have a surround sound system?

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Home Entertainment,

Time for another one of our polls, this one being somewhat less polarizing than our last few. With things like next-generation game consoles, Blu-ray players, and the like, we are curious if you have a surround sound system that you use to get the most from your setup. Basically, we wanna know if you do, is it 5.1 or 7.1? Or do you keep it real with regular old stereo sound? Respond to the poll, but be sure to also hit us in the comments to share what kind of gear you’re using, okay?

Slingbox PRO-HD shipping

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment,

Sling Media announced this morning that they’ve started shipping their much-anticipated Slingbox PRO-HD uber placeshifter, which turns out to be the first with the ability to to deliver content in high definition (up to 1080i) over a network, or locally. The PRO-HD can accept signals from cable boxes, DVRs, and anything else that can plug into its coaxial, component, S-video, RCA, and composite inputs. It can take advantage of up to four difference sources, and can then transmit it to just about anything. The best part here, though, is that the Slingbox PRO-HD can transmit HD video, so if you are running the SlingPlayer 2.0 software (only available on Windows at the moment - boo!) you can view live and recorded video, right up 1080i HDTV. You can pick one up for $300. If HD isn’t y our thing, you can pick up the Slingbox PRO for $230.

Read More | Slingbox PRO-HD product page

Backyard Drive-In Theater

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies, Music,

When was the last time you drove by an old abandoned drive-in and longed for the good old days? Kevin Van did more than just wish. He decided to create one in his back yard. Not only did he set up his own retractable 16:9 screen, he restored nine vintage drive-in speakers that now play Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound on his deck and 2-channel stereo near his pool. And of course this home theater would not be complete without a popcorn popper, hot dog steamer, and a nacho machine and chili warmer so that he can get the carbs that go with the screenings. The rest of us can check out his entire equipment list and still dream.

Kodak Theatre HD Player

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Movies, Wireless / WiFi,

Kokak HD Theatre Player Kodak isn’t just for film anymore. Their new Theatre HD Player allows you to display pictures and video on your HDTV and access Internet Radio, podcasts and other webbish delights. Accessible by PC, camera, and online photo sites, bore your relatives by creating slide shows to your tunes. The Picture Mail can wirelessly send and receive images. The theatre will be available in September for $299.95

Apple TV 2.1 update now available, supports MobileMe and Remote App

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Software,

If you have an Apple TV, you are gonna wanna go ahead and update it. Just head into the General Settings menu, and go to Software Update. Apple TV will find the latest version, and offer to download it. This update provides a couple of new functionalities for the device, namely MobileMe support, as well as support for the new Remote app. This is the newly released iPhone and iPod touch application that allows you to take control of iTunes or Apple TV right from your handheld device itself. We were playing with it a bit earlier today, and we think it’s fantastic.

OPPO DV-983H Upconverting DVD Player

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Movies,

Just in time for Father’s Day, OPPO has released another upconverting DVD player. The DV-983H produces even better details, color, and a picture closer to HD. Hook it up to your HDTV and turn standard DVDs into high-def 1080p. The player can also convert PAL to NTSC and is multi-level zoom capable. And for those music videos, the DV offers 7.1 channel audio with Dolby Digital Surround EX. Your dad will probably hand you the keys to his vacation home if you present him with this as a gift at a price of $399.99, which can be purchased online at the OPPO store.

By the way, we got a look at the OPPO 980H PL unit and were incredibly impressed with it and all its features. However, if you do not have an HDTV it will not upconvert your standard DVDs.

(Thanks, Noe)

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