CES 2008 HDTV wrap-up

by Matthew Moskovciak The whirlwind of CES 2008 is finally over, and now that we’ve had a few seconds to gather our thoughts, let’s reflect on some of the major HDTV trends we observed at the show. Thin is in Flat-panels are popular for a reason, and part of it is people love thin screens. … Read more

Hitachi Does Ultra Thin

The Hitachi press conference at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show began with the company’s president discussing the importance of research and development as a competitive edge in the cutthroat business of … Read full story

Understanding the Move To Digital TV

For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 or visit the Commission’s digital television website at DTV.gov Learn more about DTV and what this change will mean to you at: www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/dtv/dtvcoupon.html. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ? Digital television will be the broadcast standard in February 2009. To help clear up the confusion and let consumers … Read more

HDMI sends the signal that’s the cleanest

Q: What is the purpose of the optical digital audio out port on my TV? Can that be used instead of my HDMI port for sound from my receiver? Is HDMI as good or better than optical digital? Brian Johnson Motley, Minn. A: The optical digital audio connection is used in conjunction with the TV’s … Read more

How to watch cable TV on your PC

Mobility and convenience are two important considerations we think of these days. With the nature of our work and our lifestyles, many people are opting for convenience including watching their favorite series in their TVs. But have you ever thought of watching cable TV shows with the use of your PC? That’s right. Watching cable … Read more