Archive for March, 2006

Sony Bravia X-Series to support 1080p

March 31, 2006

This looks like the TV i’ve been waiting for! Read the Press Release. With support for 1080p, native 1080 lines and 2 HDMI inputs it looks ideal. I’ve placed my order for Sky-HD which installs in May. Shame the set is not due to launch till September.

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Tags: Bravia, HDMI, Sky, Sky-HD, Sony, Support, X-Series
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Robbie Williams Concert Canceled

March 31, 2006

Due to Wembly stadium not being complete in time, the Robbie Williams concert has now been canceled. Hopefully it will be moved (nearby?) else some of my family are going to be very disappointed. Its not just the software industry that cant keep to a deadline or budget!
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1080i vs. 1080p HDTV: should you care?

March 24, 2006

I feel the need to revisit a topic that I’ve already written about. In this case, the subject is HDTV resolution, and 1080p resolution in particular. This seems to be on everyone’s minds as we approach the Sky HD launch and we’re faced with more HDTV buying choices than ever before. Not a day goes [...]

Tags: PC
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Xbox exec on PS3: “1080p… will be basically impossible”

March 24, 2006

Xbox’s Director of the Game Technology Group, Scott Henson, has his doubts about Sony’s claim that PS3 games will feature ‘full HD’ (1080p resolution): “I think 1080p, just to address that directly, will be basically impossible. I think if you talk to any developer they will tell you that they will not have a performing [...]

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HDTV Shortage Upset European World Cup Fans

March 24, 2006

[Via AllHeadline News]
March 19, 2006 12:00 p.m. EST
Joanna Wypior – All Headline News Staff Reporter
London, England (AHN) – An apparent shortage of high definition television sets have upset viewers who want to prepare for this summer’s World Cup tournament with the best of what is offered in high quality entertainment.
According to the BBC, the [...]

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