(July 17, 2010) On July 12, 2010 DirecTV nationally broadcast the Major League Baseball (MLB) All Star Game in 3D. Fox Network produced the program for exclusive telecast on the N3D channel 103. The format used was 720p side-by-side. Fox’s production was excellent, adding another dimension to America’s favorite pastime.
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The All Star Game In 3D-Review
July 17th, 2010 · 1 Comment · 3D HDTV, 3D Satellite Programs, News, Product Reviews
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Yankees vs. Mariners in 3D-First Review
July 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments · 3D Cable Programs, 3D HDTV, 3D Satellite Programs, News, Product Reviews
(July 11, 2010) Yesterday, DirecTV (along with Cox, Verizon FiOS, Comcast, Cablevision, Time Warner Cable, Blue Ridge Communications and Service Electric Broadband Cable) brought the first major league 3D baseball game to HD subscribers in the NY and Seattle areas. To paraphrase Chico Escuela (Garrett Morris) “Baseball can be very, very good for 3D.” The [...]
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Sony KDL-55HX800 3D HDTV-First Impressions
June 11th, 2010 · 21 Comments · 3D HDTV, LED LCD Flat Panels, Product Reviews, Review
(June 11, 2010) Sony’s first production model “Full HD” 3D TVs arrived at Sony Style stores late this week. The HD Guru paid an extended visit to his local outlet to make an initial evaluation of its KDL-55HX800 55″ 3D ready TV, the only 3D TV model being demonstrated. The Sony Style 3D demo loop [...]
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Samsung’s 3D UN55C8000- HD Guru Exclusive First Review
March 30th, 2010 · 11 Comments · 3D HDTV, LED LCD Flat Panels, Product Reviews, Review
(March 30, 2010) Samsung’s 55″ UN55C8000 ($3499 retail, $2849 Amazon) falls in the comfortable middle of its 2010 3D LED (LCD) line, though it has a higher rated contrast ratio than the upcoming more expensive, wafer thin (.3″) C9000 series. The C8000s are the only Samsung 3D LED models to feature “Precision Dimming”, (commonly known [...]
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1K Review
February 26th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Digital Camera/Camcorder, Product Reviews
By Al Caudullo Videographer Al Caudullo reviews Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GH1 digital camera with an emphasis on its HDTV camcorder performance. Panasonic really did its homework designing the DMC-GH1. It uses the Micro Four Thirds System standard, which eliminates the mirror box and employs an optical viewfinder, replacing it with a high resolution LCD eyepiece. The [...]
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Panasonic TC-P54Z1 -Thin, Beautiful and Fabulous HD GURU Exclusive First Review
October 21st, 2009 · 45 Comments · News, Plasma, Review
(October 21, 2009) Panasonic recently released its top of the line plasma model, the 54†TC-P54Z1. It builds on the high performance of the V10 series models by shrinking the depth to just 1 inch, adding an outboard media center, wireless 1080p connectivity and removable “elephant ear†side speakers. The Z1’s panel takes a cue [...]
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Mitsubishi LaserVue L65-A90: First Tech Review of LASER HDTV-HD GURU Exclusive
October 23rd, 2008 · 56 Comments · Laser HDTV, Product Reviews
Key To Photos Top to Bottom: L65-A90 (front); L65-A90 (angle); Spectral Output LaserVue L65-A90; Spectral Output Samsung LCD LN-46A860; ———————————————————————————————- Overview Laser illuminated HDTV has arrived, in the form of a 10†deep 65†display. It represents Mitsubishi’s effort to capture the top rung of home theater enthusiasts. For $7000 retail price, the L65-A90’s will [...]
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PANASONIC PREMIERE TH-65VX100-THE NEW KING OF FLAT PANELS-Exclusive First Review
September 5th, 2008 · 19 Comments · Plasma, Review
Panasonic has just unveiled its latest and highest performing plasma display, the TH-65VX100. It is part of a new Premiere series of displays designed specifically for the custom installation market. The initial model is a 65†1080p monitor (no built-in speakers). I was able to obtain an early production sample (the TH-65VX1000 plasma is scheduled [...]
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