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Netflix Upgrades 1080p Encoding for More Detail at Lower Bitrates
Posted Tue Dec 11, 2012 at 07:00 AM PST by Dick Ward -
High-Def Digest's Holiday Gift Guide 2012: HD Streaming Gear and Services
Posted Thu Nov 15, 2012 at 12:35 PM PST by Daniel HirshleiferWhether you want access to more movies than you could reasonably afford to buy on disc, or you're looking to cut your costly cable TV expenses, there are many reasons to turn to a streaming service.
Most of these services are configured to play on your PC, but what do you do if you want to watch them on your nice, big HDTV? Why, you get a streaming device, of course! But with so many to choose from, which one is right for you? Well don't worry, we here at High Def Digest have you covered with our guide to HD Streaming Gear and Services!
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Vudu Adds Next Day Network and Cable TV Shows
Posted Fri Sep 23, 2011 at 10:30 AM PDT by Dick WardYou'll be able to pick up some of your favorite shows the day after they air in SD or HD.
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HD in the Clouds: A Streaming State of the Union
Posted Mon Jun 20, 2011 at 12:40 PM PDT by Michael S. PalmerDownloads and Streaming and VOD (Video On Demand) are, as you all know, already available, but, what's particularly frustrating is that one service doesn't simply provide everything. Each service listed below has strengths and weaknesses in terms of overall quality, content availability, and subjective-to-each-user value. As such, we here at High-Def Digest thought it might be time for a quick refresher course.
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Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Makes the Time 100
Posted Mon Apr 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM PDT by Dick WardHastings was named one of the most influential people in the world thanks to his big moves with Netflix.
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Boxee Box Gets Vudu in Latest Firmware Update
Posted Fri Jan 21, 2011 at 07:00 AM PST by Dick WardThe highly acclaimed rental service finally hits the Boxee Box - offers a free rental for new users.
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Roku Gets Live UFC PPVs
Posted Tue May 18, 2010 at 07:00 AM PDT by Dick Ward -
Netflix HD Streaming Available for Some Subscribers on PC and Mac
Posted Mon May 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM PDT by Dick WardIt's a bit limited at the moment, but a full release and official word from Netflix are expected soon.
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Microsoft Silverlight 3 Promises Simpler, Faster, and Better High Def Streaming
Posted Mon Jul 13, 2009 at 08:30 AM PDT by Mike Attebery -
Blu-ray To Remain Dominant Through 2015
Posted Wed Jul 8, 2009 at 04:30 PM PDT by Mike AtteberyHigh quality video and sluggish net connections are keeping streaming and ‘instant on’ services from gaining a foothold.
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