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Optoma HD20 projector cracks the $1,000 barrier
It looks like sub-$1,000 pricing is shaping up to be the new 1080p as the headline spec for projectors tempting you to reach for your wallet. Don't get us wrong -- $999 isn't exactly in the "impulse buy" category, but it opens up projectors appeal tremendously. Optoma's HD20 has joined Vivitek's H1080FD in the $999, 1080p, DLP-powered beamer segment. Competition is always good, and the HD20 is happy to oblige by bringing 1,700 lumens, a 4000:1 contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs, and a bulb life of 4,000 or 3,000 hours depending on whether you take in the movies in "standard" or "bright" mode. Oh yeah, and the Optoma name might be a little more familiar to consumers than Vivitek, too. Competition is good, indeed.
DirecTV adds local HD in Indianapolis, Seattle
Continuing their rollout of high-def locals across the country, DirecTV has announced they are adding local broadcasts to their Seattle and Indianapolis markets. As we noted previously, subscribers will need to upgrade their receiver and dish to get the new MPEG-4 broadcasts. Indianapolis adds the ABC and Fox affiliates while Seattle gets CBS and NBC. Seattle was on the list for DISH's last round of upgrades, so it looks like the competition continues and consumers benefit.Read - DirecTV adds locals to IndianapolisRead - DirecTV adds locals to Seattle
