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On the Road to 4K UHD
May 8, 2013 | 
Author This blog provides an update on 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) standards, services and products. 2013 is the year in which the essential pieces will be coming together that will enable large scale production of 4K UHD products and services in 2014. Also I provide a word of warning about being an early adopter of 4K UHD technology. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: 4K Player, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources, CEDIA Expo, Ultra HD, Ultra High Definition | 
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Update on 4K UHD Consumer Products
This blog provides a brief update on new 4K Ultra-High Definition (UHD) products. Some of these were announced this week at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) annual trade show being held in Las Vegas. Read the rest of this entry »
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Ultra-HD Video Standards Move Forward
In several past blogs I have discussed international/industry standards that relate to the next generation of Ultra High Definition Television (UHDTV) devices (i.e., displays, video sources & video distribution). Specifically, in past blogs I have discussed (HERE and HERE) the next generation HDMI (i.e., version 2.0) and also the new High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) defined by the ITU-T Recommendation h.265 (discussed HERE and HERE). I have also previously discussed (HERE) the potential for a next generation Blu-ray Disc standard that would support 4K UHD resolution. For this new blog I am discussing another “recommendation” (i.e., standard) already published by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) that defines the “Parameter values for ultra-high definition television systems for production and international programme exchange.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Update on 4K Related Standards and 1080p Projector News
This blog includes a few updates related to the discussions on 4K and Ultra HD video, as discussed in my previous blogs, plus provides preliminary info on a few interesting new 1080p projectors from Optoma, BenQ and Sony that have been recently announced (i.e., post-CES 2013). Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 3D Sources, 4K Technology, HDMI, Projectors | Tags: 3D Projector, 4K Player, 4K Video Sources, next generation HDMI, Projector Reviews blog, Ultra HD, Ultra High Definition | No Comments »
CES 2013 Wrap Up
This is a short post-CES blog intended to provde a very quick review of the projector related news out of CES 2013. CES 2013 had very little to offer in terms of new projector introductions and the big push by the video manufacturers was for 4K Ultra High Definition LCD/LED displays. However there were a few projector introductions. Read the rest of this entry »
What to Expect at CES 2013
The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins January 8th in Las Vegas. This blog discusses a few products that are known to be scheduled for introduction at CES as well and some speculation of what else we may see coming from the projector manufacturers (and a few others) known to be exhibiting at CES. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in 4K Technology, 4K Video, CES, Projectors | Tags: 2013 CES, 4K Player, 4K Projector, 4K Video Sources, Ultra High Definition | 2 Comments »
The Life of a Projector’s Lamp
Understanding the characteristics of the lamps used in video projectors and going as far as to track the light output of your projector can be a useful exercise for some home theater owners. The industry standard for lamp life is based on a 50% dimming of the lamp. Therefore, when a projector manufacturer specifies that a specific model of projector has, for example, a lamp life of 2000 hours that means that they expect the lamp to lose one half of its original (i.e, when the lamp was new) light output after 2000 hours of use. However, there are other factors that can impact the lamp life and it can be useful for the projector owner to understand what these factors are where their projector’s lamp actually is in its life cycle. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Projector Lamps, Projectors | Tags: Projector Lamps, Projector Reviews blog, Projector Technology | 1 Comment »
CEDIA Expo 2012 News – Part 3
September 7: This is the third blog in a series reporting on new products being introduced at the CEDIA Expo 2012, that is now underway in Indianapolis, Indiana. I will update this blog later today with more news out of the CEDIA show. Read the rest of this entry »
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CEDIA Expo 2012 News – Part 2
Thursday – 9 September: Today is the first day the CEDIA trade floor is open and several companies are officially introducing new projectors and related products today. I will be updating this blog a few times today, so check back. Read the rest of this entry »
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CEDIA Expo 2012 News – Part 1
Wednesday – 5 September: The CEDIA Expo 2012 trade show officially started today with the keynote address, but the trade exhibits don’t open until tomorrow (Thursday, 6 Sept.). However, there are a few news items from today. Read the rest of this entry »
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