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DirecTV claims largest 1080p library, including all new HD VOD on the way

Filed under: Satellite, New content

"HD Supremacy" was claimed by DISH Network, but DirecTV is heading down the Comcast path, touting its VOD offerings with the biggest selection of 1080p movies. With "more than 30" movies available it doesn't quite match Blu-ray and falls short of HDX, but DirecTV Plus HD DVR receiver owners can look forward to new flicks like Slumdog Millionaire, The Wrestler and Quantum of Solace being available in the highest res as soon as they launch on the DirecTV on Demand platform. According to VP Eric Shanks, even customers without… Continue reading

iPlayer HD now available

Filed under: Internet, New content

Missed the Dr. Who holiday special? It, and other BBC programmes will be available as previously rumoured in high definition via BBC's iPlayer, now featuring new adaptive bitrate technology plus a new BBC iPlayer Desktop and a cross platform download manager for access under Windows, OS X and Linux. The only bad news? All that HD doesn't seem to extend to set-top boxes or the PS3 just yet, you'll have to try it out for yourself under boxee to find out if that works.

iPlayer HD now available originally appeared on… Continue reading

Philips “Carousel” short shows what you’re missing without Cinema 21:9 and Ambilight

Filed under: Displays, Philips, LCD

We'll definitely be missing Philips UltraWidescreen 21:9 display with no U.S. release in the plans, but buyers world wide who need a bit of a convincer to drop the €4,000 need only check out the new Cinema "interactive movie." The 2+ minute feature takes you through a fictional movie setup with director, FX supervisor and director of photography chiming in on the importance of cinema widescreen. The interactive bit comes into play as the viewer can switch between 16:9 and turn Ambilight on and off on a simulated screen playing the flick. Cinema 21:9… Continue reading

Univision going HD in time for the 2010 World Cup

Filed under: New content

Just when we were wondering about Univision's plans for HD, comes word that it is rolling out high definition throughout the 2009-10 broadcast season, ready in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. also to be in HD? Video on-demand packages, as well as broadcasts on the Telefutura group, but if soccer / football isn't your thing, don't worry, there should be plenty of telenovelas and other entertainment specials in the coming year as well.[Via Multichannel News]

Univision going HD in time for the 2010 World Cup originally appeared on Engadget HD on Tue, 14 Apr… Continue reading

HDTV Listings for April 13, 2009

Filed under: ABC, CBS, Discovery-HD, ESPN-HD, Fox, HBO-HD, NBC, TNT-HD, Listings

What we're watching tonight:

• ABC (720p) has Dancing With the Stars at 8 p.m. and Castle at 10:02 p.m.
• Fox (720p) has House at 8 p.m. and 24 at 9 p.m.
• NBC (1080i) lines up Chuck at 8 p.m. followed by Heroes and Medium
• CBS (1080i) has The Big Bang Theory at 8 p.m., followed by How

JVC intros 1080p GD-463D10 3D LCD monitor in Japan

Filed under: Displays, JVC, LCD

Not that JVC's been avoiding the 3D bandwagon or anything, but it has yet to formally introduce a 3D HDTV to really take advantage of the in-home 3D revolution that 3D backers just swear is right around the bend. The GD-463D10 is a 46-inch LCD HDTV with a native 1,920 x 1080 resolution, 2,000:1 contrast ratio, twin ten-watt speakers and support for three-dee material. We're also told that the set will come bundled with a pair of polarized glasses when it ships in Japan early next month. The only problem? That… Continue reading

Verizon’s FiOS TV expansions: April 11, 2009

Filed under: Industry, Fiber, Internet

This week Verizon's taken some time off from its expansionist FiOS TV policies, instead highlighting the upcoming UEFA Champions League playoffs subscribers can catch on ESPN 360, and a new multiyear deal making it the first distributor to offer Yankees games on-demand from the YES Network. Otherwise, we've got the obligatory response to the FCC's national broadband plans, we'll be back next week to see if there's any new rollouts to speak of. Read - Verizon and ESPN360.com Bring High-Powered European Soccer League Playoffs to American Online Audience Read - Verizon Statement on FCC Broadband… Continue reading

Momitsu BDP-899 promises out of the box region free Blu-ray for cheap

Filed under: Blu-ray, Players

Looking for region-free Blu-ray and DVD support? The Momitsu BDP-899 fits the bill, including BD-Live and Dolby TrueHD output. It's not clear whether multi region support is included by default or only due to retailer mods, but the BDP-899 can be manually changed between DVD & Blu-ray regions when there isn't a disc in the tray via a code input by the remote. We found a few reviews indicating its region switching and PAL/NTSC conversion works as advertised, though checking out every possible combination could stress anyone's disc library. At $349, it's the cheapest BD-Live compatible region free player we've seen, although questions about how fast Momitsu will… Continue reading

International HD news roundup

Filed under: Misc

Here at Engadget HD, we'd prefer not to just focus on high-def happenings in the US of A. Thus, we round up the best of the best from the international front each week and present it here, bundled together in a single, easy to digest list. If something went down in your corner of the globe over the past seven days, let the rest of the world know it in comments. 'Til next week, Ma as-salaamah!Read - Unitel Classica reveals HDTV details Read - Sun Direct launches high definition services Read - The silver bullet for MENA HDTV Read - Eutelsat Announces the… Continue reading

Poll: Is the lack of Blu-ray playback keeping you from buying a Mac?

Filed under: Polls, Blu-ray, Media PCs

Alright, Steve may have called Blu-ray "a bag of hurt" but Microsoft's Laptop Hunting mom & son duo (ad embedded after the break) looked pretty happy to see it in their new VAIO laptop. The Apple / Blu-ray rumors flying since the format launched have amounted to very little and for now it's up to iTunes to take care of ones legit HD movie fix, so we've just got to know, is that enough to send you running to XP, Vista or Windows 7? Vote, then let us know why in the comments.

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Engadget HD giveaway: win a 5×1 HDMI switch and Copperhead HDMI cables!

Filed under: Announcements, Cables, Switches, Others

The recession antidote giveaways over at Engadget Classic have been a huge hit, and nothing could make us happier -- except a special set of giveaways just for HD readers, of course! We're sure AV gear is one of the first things to get trimmed from the household budget, but we want to make sure our readers aren't totally cut off. Luckily, the good folks at Next Generation Home Products sent us a raft of HD-centric goodies. There's still more good stuff in the bag, which brings us to round two of… Continue reading

Moxi’s spring updates brings PlayOn, DLNA and a little home automation

Filed under: DVRs, Media streamers, Set-top boxes, Cable

In Digeo's latest move into the consumer DVR market it is rolling out first big update since the launch only a few months ago. The list of additions is pretty nice, but our most anticipated feature, the Moxi-mate, is still just "coming soon." Although all the new features are interesting, the most notable is the DLNA certification which allows your Moxi to play all kinds of media from your PC, including from a PlayOn server. What's even better is that Digeo is actually throwing… Continue reading

NFL Network, Comcast slapfight could see channel yanked May 1

Filed under: Industry, Cable, Sports

This Hatfield & McCoy-like dispute has been going on for years now and it might be ready to come to a head. In case you haven't seen the ads, the NFL Network could leave Comcast altogether May 1. As always, the NFL wants to be on the basic tier in every subscriber's house alongside ESPN and, less popular, Comcast owned channels, and Comcast wants to keep it on the sports tier, where only those willing to shell out extra will see what it claims is the 4th most expensive channel… Continue reading

Survey: Only one in 10 UK consumers planning to go HD this year

Filed under: Industry, Misc

Looks like Brits have something more important on their minds than HDTV, with survey results indicating that although 99% of consumers were aware of HD only 11% are planning on buying one this year. Of course, one must take online polls with a grain of salt, but the results must be troubling for projected rollouts of HD and beyond, with 53% indicating they don't have it and don't plan to buy. The problem? Tight wallets and a "perceived lack of content." We'll wait until the HD Dr. Who Planet of the Dead special airs and see if that shifts the… Continue reading

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