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Kaleidescape's overpriced upscaling DVD players get reviewed {Engadget HD}
Jun 18th 2008 7:31PM now, i hate to throw around unfounded accusations of bias, but the first paragraph of that review gives me major pause about the objectivity of what is to follow . . . .
"They say luck favors the prepared. It also doesn't hurt to be in the right place at the right time. Whatever. The planets aligned in my favor, resulting in my being one of the few reviewers handpicked by Kaleiedescape co-founder and COO, Cheena Srinivasan, to audition and preview their latest addition."
Poll: Which is better LPCM or Bitstream? {Engadget HD}
Apr 11th 2008 2:10PM that's exactly what the PS3 does do- it just outputs the result in LPCM instead of re-encoding it using a lossy codec like the 360. The ps 3 method is definitely preferable.
Poll: Which is better LPCM or Bitstream? {Engadget HD}
Apr 11th 2008 1:18PM and what are you talking about losing the ability to use the 'bells and whistles' on your AVR with lpcm? That's so uninformed it's not even funny! Bass management, delays, matrixing- all are available on either LCPM or bitstream signals. worst engadget poll ever.
Poll: Which is better LPCM or Bitstream? {Engadget HD}
Apr 11th 2008 1:15PM Basically, it really doesn't matter. the only possible inherent advantage for bitstream is that since the data is still packet-ized then traveling over the HDMI cable, you have better jitter resistance. But that assumes the receiver doesn't use a data buffer and reclock on the HDMI inputs, which eliminates the jitter, and is fairly common these days.
Seriously badly worded poll here, engadget.
Ask Engadget HD: Which HD DVD player upconverts the best? {Engadget HD}
Mar 19th 2008 12:27PM xa2 is a bit softer and more film like, the a30 and a35 are sharper.
i prefer the xa2.
Look mom, no wires: Audioengine AW1 wireless audio adapter review {Engadget HD}
Mar 18th 2008 11:51AM isn't the point of this device that you wouldn't need wireless speakers?
Nielsen VideoScan High-Def market share for week ending January 20th, 2008 {Engadget HD}
Jan 25th 2008 7:09PM Of course! any fact that doesn't fit your worldview must be the result of bias, it's the only explanation!
Warner goes Blu-ray exclusive {Engadget HD}
Jan 4th 2008 4:50PM what the hell are you talking about? HD-DVD has DRM as well.
the hysteria here is surprising.
Warner goes Blu-ray exclusive {Engadget HD}
Jan 4th 2008 4:46PM the discs themselves certainly are more advanced than HD-DVD. hardcoat rules!
Poll: Can your setup do both next-gen audio formats? {Engadget HD}
Jan 3rd 2008 3:56PM lossless soundtracks are a bigger deal than 7.1. Don't get the idea these new formats don't matter unless you've got 7.1- the sound quality upgrade you get with them is just as real with 5.1.
