CES Day 2: Yamaha
 |  Jan 06, 2006  |  1 comments

Yamaha displayed its flagship DPX-1300 DLP projector, but also featured this new $4000 DLP, the DPX-830SL. It claims a 4000:1 contrast ratio, with a new 1280x768 DLP chip (we're still trying to figure out that odd aspect ratio&mdash;popular in computers but unusual for a home theater device. It also features TI's new BrilliantColor technology. (Interestingly, Mitsubishi's HC3000U DLP front projector also has BrilliantColor and a 1280x768 chip). The DPC-830SL is expected to ship in May. &mdash;<I>TJN</I>

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CES Day 2: Pioneer
 |  Jan 06, 2006  |  0 comments

Pioneer set up a side-by-side comparison of HD Blu-ray vs standard definition DVD, with identical material displayed on identical Pioneer plasma displays. The Blu-ray used the company's prototype Blu-ray player. Some observers noticed artifacts on the DVD side. I thought that both looked good on the program material I saw, though the HD Blu-ray image was noticeably sharper. &mdash;<I>TJN</I>

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CES Day 2: On With the Show
 |  Jan 06, 2006  |  0 comments

CES always begins on a note of chaos and near panic. You wonder how you'll actually find anything in the convention center maze, but as the day wears on and your lit bag and camera memory fills up, you feel better. But it's not always smooth sailing. Many of the larger booths seem to be peopled by a mass of ill-informed suits who only have their own little area of expertise, and it's seldom technical (and it's also never the area you're asking about). But you can usually piece together something useful with a little digging.- <I>TJN</I>

CES Day 1
 |  Jan 05, 2006  |  4 comments

Day 1 at CES is always press-event day. The show floor isn't formally open, and if you do manage to get in (which requires an exhibitor badge), the most exciting thing you'll see is a fork-lift barreling down on you. And while you wonder how they will ever have things ready for the next day, they always do.

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CES 2006 Show Report Coming Soon
 |  Jan 02, 2006  |  1 comments

The <I>UltimateAV</I> editors are getting ready for CES 2006 and will be reporting live from the show starting Wednesday, January 4. Join us for reports and photos.

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