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May 04, 2007
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Ask Swanni: Who Has the Best HDTV Picture?
Your humble high-def guru takes your questions.
Qwest: Maybe People Don't Want Telco TV
Company CEO defends his video vision.
LG to Push 1080p HDTV
TV maker will launch new TV ad campaign today.
Sony, Panasonic Win 'Brand Loyalty Awards'
Customers happiest with their high-def sets.
Blu-ray: 71; HD DVD: 29
The Sony-backed format has another big
week.
Sky TV Now Has 244,000 HD Subs
UK satcaster launched HD in 2006.
John Malone:
Telcos
Not Ready For HDTV
Says
they don't have enough bandwidth.
HD DVD Code Almost Puts Digg Under
Users blitz the site with complaints.
Vudu Will Be Doo-Doo
New set-top has no chance.
Is
Cable Ignoring DIRECTV's HD Plans?
We could be watching a repeat of the 1990s.
Verizon: 348,000 FiOS TV Subs
The telco offers 27 HDTV channels.
TV Antennas Are Back;
5 Tips For Buying One
High-def owners can get local signals for free.
No ABC HD For Santa Barbara Cable
Local station asking for compensation.
Weather Channel's
HD Snow Job
New high-def net won't show HD until 2008.
BBC to Launch Free HDTV Service
No-sub service will start next spring.
Who's the...Sexiest Woman In HDTV?
Your chance to vote
for the hottest of hotties.
Comcast: HD & DVR Subs Rise 72 Percent
Cable operator releases first quarter report.
Westinghouse: 1080p HDTV For $1,499
The company targets the budget buyer.
Sony Unveils World's Smallest HD Camcorder
High-def camera weighs just 15
ounces.
DIRECTV Unsure On Passions In HDTV
Satcaster gets exclusive rights to NBC soap.
LodgeNet: HD Makes Money For Hotels
Will add $5 per room each month.
Ex-Warner
Prez: HDTV DVD War Avoidable
Former video exec blasts both sides in
fight.
HDNet to Air 'Walter Reed' Concert In HDTV
John Mellencamp will perform for the troops.
The NFL In HD:
CBS Calls an Audible
The network reverses course and adds HD games.
CNN: Field Reports In HDTV
News network picks Sony camera.
Blu-Ray: Over One Million Sold
Format is dominating new market.
Verizon's FiOS Adds 3 HD Channels
The telco confirms earlier reports.
NBC's Sunday Ratings Hurt By No HDTV?
Network is badly trailing
its broadcast rivals.
INHD Seeks Its Advertising Mojo
Network will change name; seek HD ads.
Hockey Fans Love HDTV!
Canadian study shows greater interest.
Time Warner: No Analog =100 HDTV Channels
Cable op converts Staten Island system.
Fresno ABC Switches to HD News
The high-def debut occurs on Monday.
Federal Officials Worried About Digital TV
Concerns growing that some will lose
signals.
Charlotte ABC Switches to HD News
The high-def debut will happen Sunday.
HDTV: People Are Talking
Recent notable quotes about high-def.
ESPN's Poker Bets On HDTV
Gaming series will switch in July.
Sanyo HDTV Camcorder: $535 At Amazon
Price is roughly $200 off suggested retail.
Hologram TV:
Better Than HDTV?
See a video demo of Hologram TV!
DIRECTV: Two More Markets Get Local HD
Satcaster now offers local HD to 59
cities.
Cable Seeks More Capacity For HDTV
Cable ops must keep pace with
satellite.
Why Isn't the Damn
Game In HDTV?
High-def sports fans continue to be
frustrated.
HD-DVD Player Sales Hit 100K Mark
Format reaches first anniversary.
Pittsburgh Fans Upset Over HD Coverage
Newspaper reports anger over Penguin
games.
ESPN's Mike & Mike Goes High-Def
HD debut will take place on May 7.
NAB:
Cable Will Reduce HDTV Picture Quality
War of words continues between cable and locals.
KING 5 Switches to HD News In Seattle
High-def newscast debuts this morning.
Verizon FiOS Adding 3 HD Channels?
Internet message boards buzzing with
reports.
Best HD-DVD
Player Ever?
CNET gives Toshiba HD-XA2 a score of 7.3 of 10.
Ask Swanni: Meet the Press In HD?
Your humble high-def guru takes your questions.
HDTV DVD War Is Not Over
Samsung's dual player could signal more
battles.
WKYT Wins HD News Race In Kentucky
CBS affiliate edges out NBC station.
Charter-Sinclair Deal Brings HDTV Home
Viewers in 19 markets will
get local high-def.
Reader Poll: Plasma Has Best HDTV Picture
But it barely edges out flat-screen rival
LCD.
Toshiba Launches 1080p HD-DVD Player
Set-top will retail for $499.
AT&T:
Free HDTV For 1 Year
Telco offers roughly 25 HD channels.
Could FCC Plan Hurt HDTV Efforts?
FCC chief wants to mandate analog
carriage.
HDTV's Most Reliable Brands
Vizio, Dell and Philips fare poorly in rankings.
Plasma HDTV Sales: Not a Pretty Picture
Flat-screen
revenues falling fast.
Sony's OLED Could Steal Flat TV Market
The high-def set is just one inch deep.
Sony
Kills $499 PlayStation 3
Move raises price of Blu-ray player.
WCBS Launches High-Def News
CBS affiliate is third in NY to do so.
Companies Push Anti-HDTV Copying
Software
Says
it will prevent illegal HD copies.
Toshiba 42-Inch Plasma HD: $1,099 At
Amazon
The
price is roughly $500 less than at Best Buy.
Cablevision to Appeal DVR Ruling
Says network DVR does not violate
copyright.
Time
Warner Gets Versus HD Rights
But it's up to local systems to add it.
CEA: 28
Percent of Homes Have HDTVs
Trade group says 35 million sets in
homes.
Reader
Poll: DIRECTV Will Be HDTV Leader
HD owners say they will have most channels.
Comcast In 2008: 120 HD Channels?
Cable op says boxes will have more
capacity.
Time
Warner Adds Nat Geo HD In Hawaii
But cable op refuses to confirm more.
EchoStar
Not Likely to Play 'Extra Innings'
Satcaster says the package is too costly.
Should EchoStar Subs Switch to
DIRECTV?
It's
another edition of...Ask Swanni!
Comcast Adds Sopranos to HD On
Demand
High-def
episode will be available next morning.
EchoStar Adds Seven Sports Channels In
HD
The
regional sports channels carry local teams.
Time Warner
to Add Four HDTV Channels
ESPN 2 HD is included in the additions.
DIRECTV:
Four More Markets Get Local HD
Satcaster now has local HD in 57 cities.
Fox
Denies Baseball HD Rumors
The network says there's no reductions in
games.
Only 3 MLB Teams Not Available In Local
HD
O's, Nats
and Royals are last hold outs.
BrightHouse, Cable One Adding
ESPN 2 HD
Time Warner is also adding it in some
markets.
Verizon Adds NESN HD In Boston
Channel airs the Boston Red Sox.
'Mad' Mystery of the HDTV Basketball Blur
Why does the
picture keep breaking up?
Discovery HD Theater: New Shows; More
Ads?
High-def channel
looks to spread its wings.
Baseball Extends 'Extra Innings' Talks
There's still hope for cable TV
viewers.
DreamWorks: No Winner In HDTV DVD
War
Katzenberg says
it's only for videophiles.
Rush Limbaugh Is Wrong -- About HDTV
He loves HD, but doesn't know when it's
HD.
DIRECTV Adds Local HD In 4 Markets
The satcaster now offer local HD in 53
markets.
Lawmakers: Digital TV Will Not Be
Delayed
Says analog
signals needed for emergencies.
DIRECTV Adds Local HD In 4 Markets
The satcaster now offer local HD in 53
markets.
Microsoft's XBox For HDTV: Fuzzy Future
New console will struggle to get
buyers.
NFL
OKs HDTV For Instant Replays
Cost will be $300,000 per stadium.
CE's
Shapiro: Digital TV Concerns Hyped
Trade group chief attacks "fear mongering."
Brian Williams In HD: Hard News; Soft Image
The high-def debut is a bit
disappointing.
Report:
iTunes Bad; HD On Demand Good
Studios will get more money from cable services.
Casino
Royale: The HD-DVD Killer?
Sales of the Blu-ray disc are booming.
Los
Angeles CBS News to Go High-Def
The switch is scheduled next month.
Housing Woes Could Hurt Satellite TV
But an increase in HD could cushion the blow.
DIRECTV: $39 For 'Extra' Baseball In
HD
Super Fan
package will offer 10 games in HD.
KISS
Singer Gets Face Lift In HDTV
Procedure will air
tonight on A&E HD.
CNET Calls Apple TV 'Bad Analog
Cable'
Web site says it suffers from poor video quality.
Did Sony
Sacrifice PS3 to Save Blu-ray?
Sales of the game console are lagging.
Philly's CBS News Goes High-Def
The big switch occurs next
month.
Why Apple TV Will Bomb
The set-top supports 720p HD video.
Cablevision Adds Discovery HD
Two new high-def channels
now available.
Poll:
NBC News to Draw Big HD Audience
Brian Williams will make high-def debut next
week.
Satellite TV Grows 200 Percent In 7
Years
Cable TV
operators lose their market share.
NBC
Nightly News Goes HD Next Week
Will be 1st network evening
news in high-def.
Can INHD Find Its
Mojo?
High-def network
gets name change.
Sony:
Blu-ray Could Hurt PS3
High-def player caused high price.
Why Are There So Many DIRECTV
Haters?
Satcaster is the Duke of TV providers.
Why
Does Everyone Love TiVo?
The DVR service can do no wrong.
Will Cable & EchoStar Get Extra
Innings?
DIRECTV
appears close to getting an exclusive.
DIRECTV
to Preview The Tudors In HD?
On-screen guide lists a Monday debut.
Microsoft: XBox Downloads Up 400
Percent
Service offers high-def movies, TV shows.
China Sees Red Over HDTV Ads
Government
probes HD picture quality.
Can Blu-ray Replace the DVD? In 3
Years?
Blu-ray
executive makes a bold claim.
YES to
Launch HD Channel
Network will debut on April 1.
Disney
to Add Four HD Channels On DIRECTV
The high-def networks expected in early 2008.
Toshiba HD-DVD
Player: $364 At Amazon
Offer also includes five free HD-DVDs.
Motorola Invests In Wireless HDTV
New tech could break out in next year.
Blu-ray: Two Movies On One DVD
Double feature will be offered next month.
Will DIRECTV Renew Ties With TiVo?
. It's
another edition of...Ask Swanni!
Disney
to Add Four HD Channels On DIRECTV
The high-def networks expected in early 2008.
RCA Unveils Digital TV Converter
But no pricing or launch dates are
offered.
Blu-ray Widens Lead Over HD-DVD
High-def DVD outsells rival by 2-1.
Do HDTV Owners Prefer Movie
Theaters?
Survey says tech-savvy more likely to leave home.
Comcast to Preview
Planet Earth In HDTV
First episode will debut on demand this Friday.
Cablevision Adds Discovery HD, Nat Geo HD
Cable op
to add the nature networks next week.
Poll:
46 Percent Would Buy $399 TiVo HD DVR
Company CEO says lower price is coming.
Senators to Probe DIRECTV-MLB Deal
Top cable executive meets with the
league.
Time
Warner: We Can Offer 100 HD Channels
Cable op says it
can match DIRECTV.
DIRECTV's Baseball Deal: The HDTV Impact
The agreement will give satcaster
powerful lineup.
California Gives OK to Verizon TV
Telco offers 26 national high-def
channels.
DIRECTV: All 'March Madness' Games In
HD
Satcaster
will offer all games in HD for 1st time.
TiVo
Eyes Lower HD DVR Price
TiVo's CEO says
it's crucial to future sub growth
High
Noon For HD-DVD?
Expert says Blu-ray could win in 3-4 months.
Columbus
CBS News Goes High-Def
The HDTV news debut will occur April 2.
Comcast-Sinclair Deal Could Set HD
Precedent
Cash payments could lead
to higher monthly bills.
DIRECTV: No Deal With Baseball Yet
The satcaster denies reports
that it has agreement.
Cox Gets
CBS HD In New Orleans
Belo and Cox sign new carriage
agreement.
Does HDTV
Boost Local News Ratings?
Dallas station captures ratings win after switch.
DIRECTV
to Add National Geographic HD?
High-def nature channel added to on-screen guide.
MHD to
Air 'Rock Induction' In HDTV
Event will honor Van Halen and R.E.M.
Digital TV Switch Will Be
Delayed
Swanni predicts that Congress
will extend date.
Dingell: Digital TV Transition May Be
Delayed
Powerful lawmaker says feds may need more time.
Blu-ray Boom? PS3 Shortages Coming to
End
Blu-ray could have edge over HD-DVD this
summer.
Comcast Viewers May Lose Fox HD
Dispute could affect HDTV in several cities.
MLB May
Drop DIRECTV Baseball Deal
CNN/Money says it's becoming unlikely.
Big
Cable Ops Won't Pay CBS For HDTV
Time Warner, Comcast unlikely to budge.
Sony: $500 Blu-ray Players In 2007
Company
reverses course on pricing.
HD News: Big Pussy, James Bond & Dan
Rather
What's coming
to your high-def television.
USA
Today: Don't Buy LG's Dual HDTV Player
Columnist says it's too costly and quirky.
Weather Channel HD: Debuting This Fall
Network spending "tens of
millions" on HD launch.
Rainbow to Add 'Life' to HDTV VOD
Anna Kournikova will offer tennis tips in
high-def.
Merv
Griffin to Launch Game Show In HDTV
Five NBC
stations are scheduled to air at launch.
DIRECTV's HotPass: HDTV In 2008
It's unclear whether
high-def will cost more.
Will Cable Beat DIRECTV In 'Extra
Innings'?
Dozens of weekly HDTV games could be at
stake.
Pioneer's 50-Inch Plasma Offers 'Best
Picture'?
CNET gives the
set a rare 'excellent' ranking.
Kentucky
NBC News Goes HD
Station will make switch in the
spring.
Review: Samsung's 42-inch Plasma
PC World praises its HD and DVD pix.
NAB: No
Arbitration In Local HD Disputes
Trade group says current process is working
fine.
4
Best HDTVs For Non-HDTV Channels
Consumer Reports rates four sets
as "excellent."
HDTV
Review: Vizio's $699 32-Inch LCD
CNET says it's
a bargain at $699.
HD
News: NBA, Baseball and TV Pioneers
Latest news on what's coming to your high-def set.
LCD Passes
Plasma In HDTV Race
Flat-screen set scores big in 4th
quarter.
FCC, End Local HDTV Disputes!
The battle threatens high-def set
sales.
DIRECTV: 100 HDTV Channels On Target
Satcaster also says that 4Q profit
tripled.
Digital TV Coupons Ready In
January?
Consumers may
be eligible for two per household.
Police to Headline HDTV Grammys
High-def broadcast airs Sunday
night.
Swanni Lifts Ban On DIRECTV HD DVRs
The high-def recorder
has had recording
issues.
HDTV Wars: Circuit City to Close Stores
Shrinking flat-panel prices are blamed.
Tweeter: Flat HDTV Prices to Fall
Again
New 1080p sets likely to trigger price
war.
Digital TV: Why the Feds Are Screwing It
Up
They are not taking the transition seriously
enough.
FCC
Asks For Digital TV Education Funds
Effort
expected to target minorities and kids.
Phishers Target HDTV Owners For
Info
E-mails designed to look like their from
retailers.
Dual HDTV DVD Player Now At Retail
Device will play Blu-ray and
HD-DVD.
Consumer Reports: 15 'Excellent'
HDTVs
The
magazine reviews nearly 100 high-def sets.
Blu-ray & HD-DVD Sales Running
Even
But that could be good
news for Blu-ray.
Americans Unaware Of Digital TV Switch
They
don't know they could lose TV signals.
Digital TV Converters Won't Be Free
Feds say subsidy won't cover set-top
cost.
Sinclair
and Mediacom Reach Agreement!
Mediacom viewers
can watch Super Bowl in HD.
Providence Cable Gets Super Bowl In
HDTV
LIN TV-owned CBS station gives in at 11th
hour.
CBS: 'We Must Be Paid For HDTV!'
Exec says cable must pay or else.
Is
Blu-Ray Hurting Sony's Profits?
Company reports 15 percent profit drop.
CBS: 47 HDTV Cameras at Super Bowl
The network gets ready for the big
game.
Microsoft's Bill Gates: 'TV Is
Terrible'
Says Net video will take over in 5
years.
San Diego CBS Goes to HD News
The high-def switch will begin
Monday.
ESPN
to Serve Cold Pizza In HDTV
Daily talk show will switch in
June.
Ask Swanni: Is Katie Couric Anti-HDTV?
Your high-def guru takes your
questions.
Does Comcast Have a DIRECTV Killer?
New tech could expand
high-def capacity.
Fox's 24: Best Show In
HDTV!
Lost is second; American Idol
third.
NFL
Network: 60 Hours of 'Super' HDTV
The
Super Bowl lineup will include 55 live hours.
Survey: 2.5M to Buy Super Bowl HDTVs
The number tops last year's
response.
Houston CBS Switches to HD
News
Will be the first station in the Houston.
Sony
Denies Blu-ray Porn Ban
Says all companies are
welcome.
Time
Warner: HDTV To The Rescue!
Cable op rushes to install high-def
boxes.
DIRECTV & CBS Extend HDTV
Madness
Satcaster will air college basketball
games.
DIRECTV: TiVo Owners, Reboot
Says problem
can be easily fixed.
Digital TV Bill Comes Up Short
Do
we need more government reports?
LCD
HDTV Profits to Decline?
Competition; supplies
faulted.
Analysts Question Apple TV
Say set-top field is
crowded.
Time Warner & Sinclair Agree On
HDTV
Cable op can now
offer local high-def.
TiVo Owners: DIRECTV Trouble Not
Over
Some
still complaining of recording problems.
Hackers Target Blu-ray Now?
Internet post says high-def disc cracked.
HDTV
DVD Group Probes Hacking
HD-DVD titles are available on Net.
LIN
TV Blocks HDTV In New Mexico
Local station
wants cable op to pay up.
PlayStation 3s Sit on Retail
Shelves
Analyst says Wii is outselling
PS3.
Sony: $299 Blu-ray Player In 3
Years
Execs says pricing will follow
DVDs.
Yule Log Debate Burns In HDTV
INHD challenges traditional broadcast.
Can
Skype Execs Offer 'Net HDTV?
Founders say service coming in 2007.
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