Does anyone care about high definition?

High-definition DVD players have finally arrived. They are offering unprecedented picture quality. But movies and video clips are increasingly being watched on low-definition portable devices like video iPods, handheld media players or even mobile phones. So has high-definition DVD come to late? Many companies have found that, generally, people are willing to trade quality for portability. Quality isn't everything, and many people feel that these high definition companies are making alot of fuss about nothing. If the actual clip/film being watched is rubbish itself, then high quality would'nt make any difference. There was a time when cinemas were hugley interested in making there screens high definition, but these days people arn't that bothered by cinema quality, the screen is so big and the sound so loud it dosnt really matter. I personally feel to much fuss is being made, but the sales figures will tell.

University opens video games course

London's Goldsmiths college has appointed a professor to head a new masters course in computer games. Students will be able to learn cutting-edge games programming skills and have a chance to create their own game. The course is aimed at City programers as well as computer graduates. The games industry is worth more than Hollywood and television put together and many people feel the UK is missing out on this revenue. Some of the features of the course include multi-core programming (the technology used in the latest games consoles.) Mr Latham is the founder of a large UK computer development company which developed hit games such as 'The Thing'. The course begins in autumn 2007.

NTL is now Virgin Media

Cable firm NTL has renamed itself 'Virgin Media' as it trys to increase competition against Sky.
The rebranding came after NTL bought mobile phone network Virgin Mobile last year, and cable firm Telewest at the end of 2005. Virgin Media is offering customers a number of TV, broadband, and both fixed-line and mobile phone services. The new name is a fresh start for NTL, which has admitted that it suffered from weak customer service in the past. Many people feel that the service has actually come off worse, with the network losing the Sky channels, causing many people to change to the Sky service. People are finding Virgin Media to be overcomplicated and are abandoning it. They need to get themselves sorted!!!