Category Archives: HDTV

My Own HD Channel

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Andy Rush

I AM a “New Breed”, baby!

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Gettin’ some more HiDef in my ‘hood

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Andy Rush

Flickr photo by orangeacid When I was a kid it was looking for TV shows that were “in living color”. Now finding shows that are in high definition (HD) are the golden ticket. One of my favorite websites, Engadget HD, … Continue reading →

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Yeah, I’m still buying HD-DVDs. So?

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Andy Rush

It’s a deal I can’t pass up. $30 plus tax for the complete set of Planet Earth in hi-def! “But Andy”, you are saying, “Isn’t HD-DVD that dead format?” Yes, it’s dead. Gone the way of the dodo. Gone the … Continue reading →

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It’s called the "death watch"

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Andy Rush

Bad things are happening at a rapid pace to the HD-DVD camp. Rumor, or not, it appears that a rotund female will soon commence her vocalizations . . . Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say UPDATE:Services will be held … Continue reading →

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Netflix Joins the (Blu-ray) Wave

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Andy Rush

Netflix announced today that it is going Blu-ray exclusive. It was the same day I ordered one of these.

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One Man’s Interpretation of the Hi-Def War

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Andy Rush

    It is interesting to watch this story unfold, but this video encapsulates the situation so well. Bill Hunt, by the way, is one of the editors at Digital Bits which I don’t read. I prefer Engadget HD‘s coverage. … Continue reading →

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PCs Play Hi-Def Discs, Will Apple Finally Join?

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Andy Rush

  Even with Apple’s Leopard and its more then 300(!) new features, Blu-ray playback isn’t one of them. Yet. Macworld is this week and rumors are starting about Apple launching into the high-definition disc fray. Will it be Blu-ray only? … Continue reading →

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About Blu-ray vs. HD-DVD

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Andy Rush

I’d like to elaborate on my first post of the year, which is now relegated to a placeholder for my first lie of the year. My purpose here is to put forth some facts, perspective, opinion, and some predictions. This … Continue reading →

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Ouch! Blu-Ray Landed One.

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Andy Rush

  (This is to get me out of my blogging funk) HD DVD group cancels CES press conference in wake of Warner announcement. Fight photo courtesy of Ari Bakker

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Andy Rush

Happy 2007! To celebrate, I did an HD screen grab of the Tournament of Roses Parade on the Discovery HD channel. Live HD parade coverage on the Pioneer PDP5070HD Plasma, and what is my son doing? Playing video games. Well, … Continue reading →

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