Tag archive: component

If you are a diehard PS3 fan with an older TV, you may want to hold onto that console for as long as possible. A new report from Kotaku claims that the new PS3s will only display HD games and movies via HDMI, not the component cables which will still be included. If the tipster that spoke to Kotaku is correct, the replacement model for the 160GB PS3 will switch over to what is called the “K chassis,” and will ship to retailers next week. This… Read More

Hardware, electronics, and optics manufacturer Ricoh has apparently developed a new optical component which can read all optical disk formats-CD, DVD, Blu-ray, and HD-DVD-and plans to offer it to OEM manufacturers by the end of 2006. But Ricoh doesn't plan to stop there: with the addition of a more-powerful laser, they plan to offer a component which can also write all optical disk formats. Ricoh plans to show the component this… Read More

Lexicon's new MC-12 HD is based on their flagship MC-12 Digital Controller and puts a large focus on high-definition by including 6 HDMI, one HDMI output with on-screen display, and upconversionof composite and S-Video inputs to component video output.   Also integrated in the MC-12 HD is a broadcast-quality analog video switcher with up-conversion to component video. The componentvideo switcher accepts analog component video… Read More

ViewSonic said the new component was designed to complement its line of digital projectors and advanced LCD, plasma and rear-projection displays. The HD10, which carries a $399 suggested retail price, is compatible with any display that features component, composite or S-video inputs, and will tune in NTSC VHF, UHF and all 18 ATSC signal formats. Additionally, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio decoding is included in the set-top box, as… Read More