Parallels Desktop for Mac 2.5 Beta2, VMWare Fusion Beta

Parallels has a new beta for their next version out.
Coherence mode and bootcamp support should have been improved considerably.

Get the new beta here

But the competition doesn't sleep.
VMWare has their (first) public beta of the Mac product out too
Have a look here

C4H preview of JVC DLA-HD1 part2

Cine4Home posted a follow up of their preview now with first measurements.
Boy, this hot projector does not disappoint!

Have a look for yourself here (german!)

HDTV vs DVD

Another comparison of HDTV vs DVD resolution.
This time a more practical approach. The guy compared frames LOTR part1 from a HDTV transfer vs the DVD.

Even the downsampled (to DVD resolution) HD pics beat the crap out of the DVD captures!

See for yourself here

C4H previews the JVC DLA-HD1 (german)

Cin4Home previews the new uberbeamer JVC DLA-HD1 (aka RS1 in the US).
Guess what, they are raving about it just like everyone else :-)
You can find the preview in here (german!)

1080p does matter!

every wondered if 1080p would really matter in your HT setup?
to make it short: YES, DEFINITELY!
a bit longer version: it might not make a difference for TVs, but it will make a difference for front projection!

for the longer version have a look here

C4H Innovate Tuning for the Pearl

Cine4Home now did their new glasfilter tuning on the Pearl.
Results to be found here

Now I'm really waiting for that new hotshot LCoS beamer from JVC to hit hard with its native >15,000:1 on/off contrast.