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HDTV Listings for May 16, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 16th 2008 at 7:12PM

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HDTV Listings for May 15, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 15th 2008 at 7:01PM

What we're watching tonight:
  • NBC (1080i) lines up season finales of 'My Name is Earl' at 8 p.m., 'The Office' at 9 p.m. and 'E.R.' at 10:01 p.m.
  • CW (1080i) has season finales of 'Smallville' at 8 p.m. and 'Supernatural' at 9 p.m.
  • ABC (720p) brings 'Ugly Betty' at 8 p.m., 'Grey's Anatomy' at 9 p.m. and 'Lost' at 10 p.m.
  • CBS (1080i) tosses in the season finale of 'CSI 'at 9 p.m., followed by the season finale of 'Without a Trace'
  • ESPN HD (720p) presents Game 6 of Hornets/Spurs at 9 p.m.
  • ESPN2 HD (720p) features Real Salt Lake/Colorado Rapids MLS action at 9:30 p.m.
  • Versus (1080i) brings Penguins/Flyers at 7:30 p.m.
  • A&E (720p) has Crime 360' at 10 p.m.
  • History (1080i) brings 'Tougher in Alaska' at 10 p.m.

HDTV Listings for May 13, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 13th 2008 at 7:20PM

What we're watching tonight:
  • ABC (720p) lines up 'According to Jim' at 8 & 8:30 p.m., followed by 'Dancing With the Stars' and the season finale of 'Women's Murder Club'
  • NBC (1080i) has the season finale of 'Law & Order: SVU' at 10 p.m.
  • CBS (1080i) brings 'NCIS' at 8 p.m. followed by 'Shark'
  • CW (1080i) has 'Reaper 'at 9 p.m.
  • ESPN2 HD (720p) presents 'The Zen of Bobby V 'at 9 p.m.
  • TNT (1080i) doubles up on NBA playoff action with Magic/Pistons at 7 p.m. followed by Spurs/Hornets
  • Versus (1080i) has Penguins/Flyers at 7:30 p.m.
  • Discovery (1080i) tosses in 'Deadliest Catch' at 9 p.m. followed by 'The Alaska Experiment'
  • Sci Fi (1080i) has 'ECW 'at 10 p.m.
  • HDNet Movies (1080i) premieres 'Dear Frankie' at 8:15 p.m.

How to Buy an HDTV for Your PC

by Terrence O'Brien, posted May 12th 2008 at 9:35AM

How to Buy an HD TV to Hook Your PC Up to
More and more of us are putting PCs in our living rooms. Some of us are using them as media centers to replace DVRs and DVD players, while others are using them to play video games, Meanwhile, some of us just like to surf the Web, check our e-mail, or watch streamed TV shows on a 42-inch screen.

But hooking up a computer to your TV isn't always easy, and the results aren't always pleasing to the eye. So, with a little help from some Engadget readers, we're going to help you pick out the best television for use with your PC or laptop. Only the results aren't quite in yet, so, for now, we'll provide you with a few tips if you're shopping for a TV in the next few weeks.

First thing you'll want to do is make sure the TV you're considering has the right ports for hooking up a computer. Not all PCs have HDMI yet so look for TVs with a DVI, or at least a VGA port for easily connecting even older PCs.

The next part is trickier. You'll need to find a television that can disable a feature called overscan. Overscan was a necessity on older televisions due to the inconsistent framing of standard definition broadcasts. The problem with overscan is that it causes text to blur, which anyone who has ever played a Super Nintendo role playing game will be very familiar with. This makes basic computing tasks stressful on the eyes. Add to that the tiny icon and font sizes that accompany HD resolutions and you'll need glasses in a week.

Only new 1080p capable sets have this feature, but its' not always advertised, and each company has a different name for it. Newer Sony sets have overscan disabled by default on its PC (VGA) inputs. New Samsung TVs have a 'just scan' mode, and Sharp calls it 'dot-by-dot.' Surprisingly bargain brand Westinghouse HD sets are great for text because they don't perform overscan at all. The downside is poor picture quality on standard definition broadcasts. [Source: Engadget]

HDTV Listings for May 8, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 8th 2008 at 7:14PM

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Criterion Collection Coming to Blu-ray in October

by Richard Lawler, posted May 8th 2008 at 10:39AMBreaking News

The Criterion Collection's long-awaited HD debut -- delayed by that annoying format war -- finally has a date, as well as a list of the first movies getting a definitive release in 1080p. If that wasn't enough, try this bit on for size: They won't charge viewers extra for the privilege. That's right, according to the e-mail that went out to subscribers today, all Blu-ray releases will feature HD picture and sound (no word on what codecs, although we expect nothing but the best considering the company has been mastering and restoring all releases in HD for years now), all the supplemental content and a matching (unspecified) price to their standard DVD editions.

The complete e-mail and list of a dozen movies follows after the break, along with a note that The Last Emperor will also be released in its original theatrical version on both formats for $39.95, while Walkabout will be an all-new edition. Check out Criterion's message after the break. [Source: DVD Times]

[Thanks, Erik]

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HDTV Listings for May 7, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 7th 2008 at 7:12PM

What we're watching tonight:
  • Fox (720p) has ''til Death' at 8 p.m., followed by 'Back to You' and 'American Idol' at 9 p.m.
  • NBC (1080i) brings a new 'Law & Order' at 10 p.m.
  • CBS (1080i) starts with 'The Price is Right' at 8 p.m. followed by 'Criminal Minds' and 'CSI: NY'
  • TNT (1080i) keeps up the NBA Playoffs action with Pistons/Magic at 8 p.m. followed by Jazz/Lakers
  • ESPN HD (720p) has Indians/Yankees at 7 p.m.
  • HDNet Movies (1080i) premieres 'Surfwise 'at 9 p.m.
  • History (1080i) has the season finale of 'UFO Hunters' at 10 p.m.

HDTV Listings for May 6, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 6th 2008 at 7:23PM

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Commissioner Insists that NFL Network Will be "A Success"

by Darren Murph, posted May 3rd 2008 at 2:07PM


It's no secret: the NFL Network isn't in nearly as many homes as the league had hoped when it launched in 2003. As it stands, the channel has only wiggled into 10 million abodes, whereas the NFL was estimating 32 million. At the network's third annual "upfront" presentation, commissioner Roger Goodell looked media buyers and advertisers in the eye and stated that it would "make the NFL Network a success." Not surprisingly, the biggest obstacle here is distribution, but it seems the league is adamant to find ways to broaden the channel's audience. We suppose the battles will live on, eh? [Source: Reuters]

Hitachi's 1.5 UltraThin LCD HDTVs Now Available in US

by Darren Murph, posted May 3rd 2008 at 9:03AM


You heard it right -- Hitachi's UltraThin 1.5 family that caused such a stir at CES is finally available for US consumers. Available in 32-, 37-, 42- and 47-inch sizes, the lot has been broken down into two distinct clans: the Director's Series (X) and Ultra Vision (V) models. Each member of the former comes with a 2-year warranty and a sticker ranging from $1,999 to $4,699, while the latter gets a 1-year warranty and price tags between $1,799 and $4,499. Curiously enough, it seems that several sets (the UT47X902, UT47V702, UT32A302/W, UT32V502/W, UT42V702 and UT37V702) may actually not yet be ready for shipping judging by their July to September availability dates, but we'll leave it to you to sort out the contradictions in Hitachi's press release with your dealer. Hit the read link for more details. [Source: The Earth Times]



HDTV Listings for May 1, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted May 1st 2008 at 6:45PM

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HDTV Listings for April 29, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted Apr 29th 2008 at 7:08PM

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HDTV Listings for April 28, 2008

by Richard Lawler, posted Apr 28th 2008 at 7:09PM

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Buy Your Next HDTV at... Blockbuster?

by Richard Lawler, posted Apr 27th 2008 at 4:34PM

Blockbuster hasn't purchased Circuit City yet, but that's not stopping it from trying out the electronics retail market. The company's running several different kinds of test stores in the Dallas area, one of which offers technology for watching movies, like new HDTVs. According to the CEO, this effort is separate from the proposed CC buy, and includes test stores that open early so people can rent movies on their way to work, include coffee and soft drinks, or entertain kids with Rock Band (win). Beyond just its upcoming download service and PS3 Blu-ray kiosks, expect to see changes coming to your neighborhood video rental spot very soon. [Source tmcnet]

A Checklist for Buying Your First HDTV

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 27th 2008 at 12:02PM


'Round these parts, we expect most everywhere to own, or at least be familiar with, an HDTV. Still, there's a first time for everyone, and for folks just now looking to hop on in and see what this whole "high-definition" thing is all about, ExtremeTech's Joel Durham Jr. has a quick 'n dirty guide of things to do before tossing a set in your vehicle.

Granted, a few of the tips seem glaringly obvious, but really, buying a new (or first, in particular) HDTV isn't always a simple process. What's your size requirement? What's your budget? What technology do you prefer? Do you have the wiring scheme all planned out? Can you afford to pull another all-nighter? If you've been wondering where to start when thinking of bringing a new set into your crib, you should definitely give the read link a look -- at worse, you can say you're a seasoned veteran for already knowing the dos and don'ts. [Source: Extreme Tech]

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