high definition
High definition is a display technology offering higher resolution video content, typically at 720p, 1080i or 1080p screen resolutions. Movies, television and video games are all increasingly offered in high definition formats, with the Blu-ray disc emerging as the winner of the industry war for high capacity optical disc standard format over rival HD DVD.
In television, HDTV is a digital television broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems broadcasting in standard-definition or SDTV. HDTV is digitally broadcast because digital television (DTV) requires less bandwidth if sufficient video compression is used, freeing up parts of the spectrum to allow more channel program and use of the analog spectrum for emergency purposes.
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04/10/09 11:32am Computing, Gaming, Home A/V Column Time Warner makes broadband cap "concessions," unlimited plan for $150/month
COO Landel Hobbs claims internet will explode by 2012 without metered broadband. dig deeper
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03/30/09 4:10pm Home A/V Netflix raises rates for Blu-ray renters
New rates take effect April 27th and add about a dollar per DVD-at-a-time. dig deeper
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02/04/09 10:04am Gaming feature Nintendo Wii: The best Channels the console has to offer
Get ready to do some channel surfing as we profile what Wii has to offer! dig deeper
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01/26/09 6:00pm Home A/V, Computing feature Directory: Digital living room features and guides
Check out all our original features and guides in the digital living room category, including home theater, HDTV, IPTV and more. dig deeper
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12/04/08 10:22am Home A/V TiVo denies rumor that it will soon stream Amazon videos in HD
Yesterday, a journalist showed internet readers a photo of a TiVo box displaying an option to watch Amazon Video on Demand in high… dig deeper
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12/03/08 9:19am Home A/V Amazon HD streaming for TiVo on its way?
A functionless "Available in High Definition" menu item indicates that the TiVo will soon be getting Amazon Video on Demand in HD. dig deeper
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11/15/08 6:32pm Home A/V Hollywood hopes Blu-ray can save Christmas from home video market decline
Religious types are looking forward to the advent of one savior this holiday season, but movie studio executives have a different… dig deeper
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10/29/08 3:47pm Home A/V feature What cables do I need with my new HDTV?
Getting ready to take the plunge on a new HDTV? Check our guide to make sure you have the right pieces to connect the puzzle. dig deeper
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10/20/08 8:08pm Home A/V HDTV boot camp: Save money when choosing 1080p vs 720p
Need to find out how to save some money on HDTV purchases? We break down the basics behind TV resolution. dig deeper
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10/13/08 3:15pm Home A/V feature LCD vs Plasma vs DLP: What's the difference?
We break down these TV tech terms de jour to help you get on the right track for picking the perfect HDTV. dig deeper
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10/10/08 2:43pm Gaming, Home A/V Xbox 360: no Blu-ray for you, says Microsoft (again)
Microsoft denies resurfaced rumours about a Blu-ray optical drive add-on coming to its popular game console. dig deeper
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09/22/08 5:53am Home A/V Column The digital TV cutover explained
In February 2009 all US domestic analog full-power TV broadcasts will end. Is there life after the antenna? dig deeper
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