Blu ray VS. HD DVD, Who Will Win the Battle? by TN Burns
Blu ray technology and HD DVD technology are fighting each other to become the DVD format of the next generation. Blu ray and HD DVD are fighting against each other in a similar style as the VHS and Betamax battle of the 1980's. Blu ray Disc is an optical disc format designed for high definition... Both formats are comparable in high definition picture quality. ... This format was created for rewriting, recording and playing of high definition video. ... High definition video requires a large amount of disc storage space making Blu ray discs a perfect choice for HD.

Does High Definition Mean Short Distance? by Cameron Postelwait
Liberty, Justice, and High Def For All The conversation subject of high definition is no longer segregated to the dark smokey rooms of the cultural elite, the same rooms where gas price conspiracies, global domination rituals, and secret handshakes are created. ... HDMI : Short for High-Definition Multimedia Interface , this digital interface is perfectly suited for the consumer electronics market. ... It supports uncompressed high definition video plus multi-channel audio in a single cable, simplifying the install process for you and me.

HDCP - The Worst Consumer Nightmare, or the best Digital Content Protection? by Andrew Ghigo
Why HDCP? As far as the content industry is concerned, all channels of distribution - whether it be through over-the-air signals, Blu-ray or HD DVD, and cable and satellite HDTV, need to be secured. Now, digital HD content delivered though DVI and HDMI represents the highest quality video... It is true that most of to-day high definition boxes still support full high-definition through component video, but to prevent pirates from creating high resolution copies, the HDCP standard bans compliant products from converting HDCP-protected content to full-resolution analog form - unless...

Video Gaming Technology Takes Strides Forward by Julia Hall
One type of technology that definitely brings people a lot of entertainment, enjoyment, and even social bonding is video gaming platforms. Ever since Atari and other primitive video game platforms first came out about thirty years ago, the video gaming industry has tried to make better and... One of the features that they both have in common is the ability to play high definition DVD's onto HDTV sets, making them high definition DVD players (as well as normal DVD plays and CD players). ... Even these High Definition DVD formats are in competition because the Play Station 3 plays Sony's...

Watching HDTV on your Laptop by Preston Wily
Do you have a small laptop with a beautiful LCD display? Active matrix is now the standard for laptops and, as a result, the quality of images on most laptops is comparable to most desktops. Why should you let your TV and your desktop have all of the fun with high-definition programming? ... High-definition (HD) programming allows you to view movies and television as they were meant to be viewed. ... DVR-like attributes will be coming Along with the ability to stream HDTV to your laptop comes the ability to record programming to be viewed at a later date.

Free Satellite TV Receivers - Who Has the Best by Brian Stevens
You probably know that DISH Network and DIRECTV will give you a free satellite TV dish and free satellite TV receivers when you subscribe to their service. But which of the two satellite companies has the best receivers? Here's a satellite TV receiver review: DISH Network Free Satellite TV... DIRECTV'S HD receiver gives you high definition video for a crystal-clear picture, and features Dolby Digital audio for a realistic sound. ... DISH Network's HD receiver lets you watch your satellite TV shows in high definition.

How Much Do Cable Modems Cost? by Kevin Stith
So you've decided that you want to use your cable connection to get high-speed internet access. Now, you need to choose a cable modem that will help you get the best signal possible. But how much do cable modems cost? Since there are so many companies out there that offer cable modems, their... Now you can get high-definition cable and high-speed internet access from the same company. ... Compare prices Only ten years ago, cable modems went for as high as $2,000. ... You can call electronics supply stores and ask them about their prices.

OnAir GT Hybridizes Computers And TV's by Julia Hall
Many people in the computer industry believe that TV- at least in the traditional sense- is dead. While this may be somewhat of an extreme view, it's certainly becoming more common to get TV programming and movies from online sources than it used to be. ... (Although you presumably need an High Definition computer screen on your computer in order to get the most out of the HDTV programming.) The device can provide video resolutions ranging from standard definition television all the way up to High Definition resolutions as high as one thousand and eighty horizontal lines of resolution.

Television Tuners, Making Television on your Computer Possible by Sezer Bozkurt
Television tuners allow a user to watch television on their computer monitor. There are several different types of television tuners which we will discuss in this article. The most common type of television tuner for a computer is the USB television tuner. ... USB television tuners can receive standard definition, or high definition signals depending of the type of tuner you have. ... This is very convenient but at present, only one stream can be recorded and the recorded stream cannot be viewed in conjunction with the non-recorded stream.

Widescreen 16:9 High-Def: Oh My! Here's the Skinny on Going Wide by Michelle Carey
That's ironic, considering the whole purpose of HD is to provide a clearer picture! Let's see if we can un-muddy the waters a little bit. The first thing to understand in the world of widescreen is that it involves two concepts that don't always come together: aspect ratio and resolution. ... The "best" way is to use a native High Definition projector with your 16:9 screen. ... However, 16:9 aspect ratios are not always in a High Definition resolution. ... To keep it simple, remember that High Definition is always recorded in 16:9 but it can be displayed in 4:3.