Oct/090
Theaters upgrading screens to Sony’s 4k projectors
With some help from Sony, Hollywood Theaters is upgrading to 4K digital cinema, some of which that will do 3D. The project kicks off over the next few months when 13 locations will get the upgrade that consists of 167 screens all of which will all be going digital. On top of that, 53 of those screens will also support 3D movies thanks to RealD and circular polarized glasses. Of course we won’t be happy until every theater in the US is digital and 3D, but this is a decent step in the right direction.
Oct/090
Cable Ethernet Networking from D-Link
Those of you that have a networked HD streaming-capable device (such as a TV, media center, PlayStation 3, etc.) know that it has a lot of problems when it comes to HD streaming or online gaming (as in the case with the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 or the Wii). Well, not anymore thanks to the D-Link HD MediaBridge Coax Network Starter Kit, or DXN-221.
It is a pretty simple device that enables network access using a home’s coaxial cable wiring. Featuring one Coax F-type connector and one Ethernet RJ-45 connector, the gadget simply connects to a router using an Ethernet cable and than to the coaxial outlet in the room in order to access the coaxial wiring the house. And if you have multiple Ethernet devices, connect a switch to the HD MediaBridge Coax Adapter and you’re done.
The MediaBridge Coax kit is said to offer faster and more reliable HD quality entertainment. In case you worried about security leaks (the coax cable can be easily tapped into), worry not because the device features data encryption with password protection, keeping your data private and safe from prying eyes.
But let’s see what AJ Wang, chief technical officer for D-Link, had to say, “With simplified user setup, coaxial networking support, the ability to coexist with other coaxial devices and fast networking speeds, our HD MediaBridge Coax Network Starter Kit delivers a simplified networking solution that makes it easy for consumers to enjoy the benefits of a digital home designed for high-definition media streaming, online gaming and other emerging applications.”
He added that “the technology is a natural complement to our popular networking solutions for moving data quickly into areas of a home where it may be difficult to run a cable or achieve a strong Wi-Fi signal.” Priced at around 240 USD, this device is worth more than a look, don’t you think?