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      • House Rejects DTV Delay -- For Now
        01/29/09
        House Rejects DTV Delay -- For Now
        But House leaders plan another vote next week.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 29, 2009) -- The House of Representatives yesterday rejected a measure that would have pushed the Digital TV deadline from Feb. 17 to June 12.

        The H

      • Netflix: Blu-ray Subs Hit 700,000
        01/29/09
        Netflix: Blu-ray Subs Hit 700,000
        The DVD rental service charges a $1 monthly surcharge.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 29, 2009) -- Netflix said this week that it ended the fourth quarter with 700,000 Blu-ray subscribers, a sharp jump from the previous quarter.

      • Digital TV Switch: Prisoners Getting New HDTVs
        01/28/09
        Digital TV Switch: Prisoners Getting New HDTVs
        The Massachusetts corrections department says it was preferable to buying cheaper digital converter boxes.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 28, 2009) -- Can't afford a new High-Definition TV? Well, steal one. If they catch

      • U.S. Senate OKs Digital TV Delay
        01/27/09
        U.S. Senate OKs Digital TV Delay
        The House is expected to act this week.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 27, 2009) -- The U.S. Senate last night voted to delay the nation's switch to Digital TV from Feb. 17 to June 12 and the House could do the same as early as today.
      • Congress Likely to Approve Digital TV Delay
        01/26/09
        Congress Likely to Approve Digital TV Delay
        The bill is expected to be voted on this week.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 26, 2009) -- Congress appears poised this week to pass legislation that will postpone next month's Digital TV transition to June.

        On Feb

      • Is Blu-ray's 'BD Live' Dead?
        01/26/09
        Is Blu-ray's 'BD Live' Dead?
        Executives acknowledge that early Blu-ray interactive features may have been difficult to understand.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 26, 2009) -- For roughly two years, the Hollywood studios have heavily promoted the interactive

      • Disney to Debut Bolt On Blu-ray
        01/23/09
        Disney to Debut Bolt On Blu-ray
        This will be the first time ever Blu-ray gets the edge over DVD.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 23, 2009) -- Disney has announced that it will release the animated hit Bolt on Blu-ray high-def disc on March 22, two days before its DVD debut o

      • Digital TV: Show Some Leadership!
        01/22/09
        Digital TV: Show Some Leadership!
        The transition date should not be moved, says our writer.
        By Joseph Whip

        Washington, D.C. (January 22, 2009) -- When was it that America became the can't do nation? I pondered this question over and over the past few days while I was in Pa

      • Nielsen: 6.5M Homes Still Not Ready For Digital TV
        01/22/09
        Nielsen: 6.5M Homes Still Not Ready For Digital TV
        The converter funding shortage will likely keep the number high.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 22, 2009) -- Nielsen said today that 6.5 million U.S. homes are still not prepared for next month's scheduled transition t

      • Twilight to Be Blu Exclusive at Target, Best Buy
        01/22/09
        Twilight to Be Blu Exclusive at Target, Best Buy
        The teen vampire movie is expected to generate big sales.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2009) -- Twilight, the teen vampire romance, will be released on Blu-ray high-def disc on March 21, but will only be available in Bl

      • Obama Again Urges Digital TV Delay
        01/21/09
        Obama Again Urges Digital TV Delay
        A presidential advisor says the situation is getting worse.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2009) -- President Obama's team has sent a second letter to Congress urging that it delay next month's transition from analog TV sign

      • DIRECTV Adds Comedy Central HD
        01/21/09
        DIRECTV Adds Comedy Central HD
        The channel will offer a mix of high-def and standard-def programming.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2009) -- DIRECTV today added the new Comedy Central HD channel.

        The new channel, a simulcast of its standard-def channel, lau

      • Cablevision Replaces Voom HD Channels
        01/21/09
        Cablevision Replaces Voom HD Channels
        The cable operator took the Voom channels off the air earlier this month.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2009) -- Cablevision today is expected to begin rolling out 15 new High-Definition channels to replace the 15 Voom high-def ne

      • Dish Network Airs The Beast In 1080p
        01/18/09
        Dish Network Airs The Beast In 1080p
        The satcaster says the video quality is comparable to Blu-ray.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 18, 2009) -- Dish Network says it's now offering the new A&E drama The Beast in 1080p, which would be a video resolution comparable to

      • Digital TV: 7 Steps to Success
        01/14/09
        News Analysis
        Digital TV: 7 Steps to Success
        The switch to digital can work -- if the feds following my lead.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2009) -- The Digital TV transition is now a total mess. Even if you don't think next month's transition date sho

      • CES: Is 3-D Ready for Primetime?
        01/13/09
        CES: Is 3-D Ready for Primetime?
        It may be awhile before home viewers enter the next dimension.
        By Joseph Whip

        Washington, D.C. (January 13, 2009) -- While visiting CES last week, I had the opportunity to check out two HDTV events in 3D, the National Championship BCS game on Ja

      • Verizon Urges No Delay For Digital TV
        01/13/09
        Verizon Urges No Delay For Digital TV
        But AT&T says it should be delayed 90 days.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 12, 2009) -- Verizon today urged Congress to keep the current Digital TV transition date despite calls from President-elect Barack Obama to push it back.
      • Swanni's 'Best Of CES' Awards!
        01/11/09
        Swanni's 'Best Of CES' Awards!
        The show may be over, but the memories are just beginning.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 11, 2009) -- Right about now, thousands of people who attended this week's Consumer Electronics Show are dragging their sorry butts t

      • Shoplifters: Blu-ray Is a Winner
        01/11/09
        Shoplifters: Blu-ray Is a Winner
        The high-cost of the high-def disc is attracting the criminal element.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 11, 2009) -- Either Blu-ray discs cost too much money or the high-def movie is becoming a hot item.

        Why?

        Police offi

      • Digital TV: Mr. Obama, You're a Little Late!
        01/09/09
        News Analysis
        Digital TV: Mr. Obama, You're a Little Late!
        The President-elect should have spoken out on the Digital TV transition problem months ago.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2009) -- President-elect Barack Obama this week has joined the growing chorus o

      • Dish Network Adds Sling to HD DVR
        01/09/09
        Dish Network Adds Sling to HD DVR
        But the satcaster is mum on high-def plans.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2009) -- Dish Network yesterday unveiled the first HD DVR that's pre-loaded with SlingBox place-shifting features.

        The set-top, model ViP 922, wi

      • Consumer Union Urges Digital TV Delay
        01/08/09
        Consumer Union Urges Digital TV Delay
        The group says the nation is not ready for next month's transition.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2009) -- The Consumer Union, a non-profit advocacy group, is urging the federal government to postpone next month's Digital

      • DIRECTV & Comcast Battle Over Sports Fees
        01/08/09
        DIRECTV & Comcast Battle Over Sports Fees
        The satcaster says the cable operator is asking for too much money.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2009) -- DIRECTV says it will file for arbitration over Comcast's rate increases for two sports networks in New England

      • Study: Blu-ray Will Rescue Disc Sales
        01/08/09
        Study: Blu-ray Will Rescue Disc Sales
        DVD revenues fell eight percent in 2008.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 8, 2009) -- Standard-def DVD sales fell eight percent in 2008, but a new SNL Kagan report says the Blu-ray high-def disc will soon rescue the industry.

      • Disney to Include DVD With Blu-ray Movie
        01/07/09
        Disney to Include DVD With Blu-ray Movie
        The 'combo pack' will be available this year.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 7, 2009) -- Disney announced today that it will include a standard-def DVD with Blu-ray releases from February to October of this year.

      • Vizio to Unveil $199 Blu-ray Player
        01/07/09
        Vizio to Unveil $199 Blu-ray Player
        It will be the first Blu-ray product from the TV maker.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 7, 2009) -- Vizio said today that it's introducing a $199 Blu-ray player designed to attract the mass audience.

        The player, model VBR

      • California May Ban Some HDTVs
        01/06/09
        California May Ban Some HDTVs
        State regulators say some flat-screen sets take up too much energy.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 6, 2009) -- California is considering new rules that would require retailers to sell only the most energy-efficient High-Definition TVs, accordin

      • Study: Blu-ray Player Sales Beat 2008 Estimates
        01/06/09
        Study: Blu-ray Player Sales Beat 2008 Estimates
        But disc sales fell short of expectations.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 6, 2009) -- Adams Media Research said yesterday that it was raising its year-end estimate of U.S. homes with standalone Blu-ray players from 2.9 million

      • Netflix & LG to Offer Net Movies Without Box
        01/05/09
        Netflix & LG to Offer Net Movies Without Box
        But there's no word if high-def movies will be included.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 4, 2009) -- Netflix and LG Electronics says they will introduce High-Definition televisions that can display Netflix movies from the

      • Is Blu-ray For Guys Only?
        01/04/09
        News
        Is Blu-ray For Guys Only?
        New study shows that males are much more likely to buy discs.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 4, 2009) -- More than seven in 10 buyers of Blu-ray discs are male, according to a NPD Group study, as reported by Video Business.

        The

      • HDTV at CES: 10 Big Questions
        01/04/09
        HDTV at CES: 10 Big Questions
        The annual CE confab kicks off on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 4, 2009) -- Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will give the pre-show keynote address Wednesday night kicking off the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

      • Swanni: 5 More Predictions for HDTV!
        01/01/09
        Swanni: 5 More Predictions for HDTV!
        Say goodbye to Friday Night Lights on DIRECTV.
        By Swanni

        Washington, D.C. (January 1, 2009) -- Well, the New Year is here and I've already made nine predictions for High-Definition in 2009, including $99 Blu-ray players and an end to Int

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