Update: Hot of the press — Looks like the Zune HD 64 will retail for $350 and become available April 12th. Current 16GB and 32GB models will also see some lovin’ in the form of a $20 price drop. Interest piqued? (Engadget) Whether or not you were left with a slightly bitter taste in your mouth back when Microsoft announced the Zune HD 16 and 32GB mp3 players, dropping the ball for audio aficionados in not offering a higher capacity 64GB option, it...

If you’re like most consumers balancing on the edge of merely understanding technology, specifically TV/LCD technology, simple terms such as “3D” and “HDTV” probably contain the vast cope of your knowledge. On that note, all 3D and HDTV’s sold in stores are some form of 16:9 or 16:10 with a few 4:3′s still hanging on for a tiny shred of attention. That’s all groovy and all if you’re into “normal” movie...

With massive blockbusters such as Avatar bolstering the 3D madness, it only seems natural to take another look at 3D experiences at home. Namely, the realization that the $2k+ of A/V equipment you bought 6 months ago just wont work as it relies on HDMI 1.3 instead of the newer “3D Spec” HDMI 1.4. For most general users, 3D won’t make it’s way into their homes for quite some time, if ever. But videophiles and movie junkies whom rely on the best home...

The Olympics are a grand time for many people and groups all over the world. It’s a time for said groups to represent their country on the world stage, proving that they are just a cut above the rest. For decades, watching the Olympics meant catching time in between your busy life schedule to sit down and enjoy the (tape delayed) games. And then there was the VCR. Recording the not only the Olympics but TV in general was a huge revolution, as now people...

Have an unsatiable hunger for as many pixels as your eyes can suck in? Well aren’t you in luck. Today Dell took it upon themselves to introoduce the world to their latest creation — the 27″ U2711. The price of $1,099 may set you off, but there’s plenty to be had. For that price, Dell will give you an 80,000:1 (dynamic) contrast ratio, HDMI 1.3, DHCP support, and a full 2,560 x 1,440 resolution displayed in 16:9 glory. The big downside however is...