ericl
01-11-2007, 04:54 PM
Some interesting new toys from CES
New "Slimfit" CRT HDTVs from Samsung. (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESdisplays/SamsungSlimfitCRTHDDisplays.php)
I had been under the impression that these were going to be killed. But they seem to be popular as a low cost compromise set. Smaller than standard CRT, cheaper than an LCD. I wonder how the video performs with these new sets?
Combo HD-DVD & Blu-Ray Player from LG (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CEStransports/LGBH100.php)
That was fast! it didn't take long before someone came to market with a player that plays both next gen discs. It will be released in the first quarter of 2007, for $1,199. Good Work LG!
Digeo, Inc Moxi DVR Media Center (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CEStechnology/moxiDVRcablebox.php)
New HD-DVR to compete with Tivo and your Cable Company's box. Unfortunately there are not a lot of details here (Cable Card 2.0?), and they don't even have a working model at the show. but there needs to be more HD-DVR's out there, so I'm keeping my eye them.
ATI's TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner (http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/atis-tv-wonder-digital-cable-tuner-hands-on/)
Finally, the first computer TV/Video card to support Digital Cable. Cable Card included. Too bad it's gigantic and ugly.
Macworld Gadget Gallery from Wired (http://blog.wired.com/wiredphotos19/)
Toshiba REGZA 1080p Displays (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESdisplays/Toshiba1080pDisplays.php)
Hitachi 1080p Plasma Displays (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESdisplays/Hitachi1080pPlasmaDisplays.php)
A 50" 1080P Display for $2,500! First in the US!
Samsung's Wireless Plasma (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESdisplays/SamsungWirelessPlasma.php)
Sling 1080i HD Video wirelessly to this plasma via 802.11N (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2081987,00.asp) - the latest Wireless Protocol.
New "Slimfit" CRT HDTVs from Samsung. (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESdisplays/SamsungSlimfitCRTHDDisplays.php)
I had been under the impression that these were going to be killed. But they seem to be popular as a low cost compromise set. Smaller than standard CRT, cheaper than an LCD. I wonder how the video performs with these new sets?
Combo HD-DVD & Blu-Ray Player from LG (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CEStransports/LGBH100.php)
That was fast! it didn't take long before someone came to market with a player that plays both next gen discs. It will be released in the first quarter of 2007, for $1,199. Good Work LG!
Digeo, Inc Moxi DVR Media Center (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CEStechnology/moxiDVRcablebox.php)
New HD-DVR to compete with Tivo and your Cable Company's box. Unfortunately there are not a lot of details here (Cable Card 2.0?), and they don't even have a working model at the show. but there needs to be more HD-DVR's out there, so I'm keeping my eye them.
ATI's TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner (http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/atis-tv-wonder-digital-cable-tuner-hands-on/)
Finally, the first computer TV/Video card to support Digital Cable. Cable Card included. Too bad it's gigantic and ugly.
Macworld Gadget Gallery from Wired (http://blog.wired.com/wiredphotos19/)
Toshiba REGZA 1080p Displays (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESdisplays/Toshiba1080pDisplays.php)
Hitachi 1080p Plasma Displays (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESdisplays/Hitachi1080pPlasmaDisplays.php)
A 50" 1080P Display for $2,500! First in the US!
Samsung's Wireless Plasma (http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESdisplays/SamsungWirelessPlasma.php)
Sling 1080i HD Video wirelessly to this plasma via 802.11N (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,2081987,00.asp) - the latest Wireless Protocol.