Upconverting XD-E500 priced at $149

Toshiba seems to still be in a sour mood since their defeat of their HD-DVD technology in the format wars. The following article from Twice seems to hold this statement true. The following is an excerpt of the article and my own thoughts afterwards.
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Wanye, N.J. — Toshiba is positioning its first DVD player with eXtended Detail [...]

Denon’s New 499$US Ethernet Cable…for 1.5 meters!!!!

If you haven’t read the latest technology hardware fiasco you really don’t want to miss this story.
Denon, Japanese consumer electronic manufacturers is trying to justify the pricing of an Ethernet cable, no longer than 1.5 meters long for 499$US. It is no secret, Denon is considered an “elite” brand, however I can’t wait for them [...]

Hi-Def Format War : It’s Over – Blu-ray Wins!

After almost 2 years of format war, it seems that the Hi-Def battle for who will dominate the next generation of DVDs is finally on it’s last stretch. After a shocking, although not surprising, announcement from Warner Bros. to go Blu-ray exclusive, the final and much over due nail in the HD-DVD camp has been [...]