Viewsonic is joining the media player unit market with their very small Viewsonic VMP70 media player box.

The Viewsonic VMP70 offers full 1080p HD playback at one of the cheapest prices we have seen, with an MSRP of $129.

Unlike the WD TV Live HD, the Viewsonic VMP70 is a direct connect media device, and doesn’t offer a network connection or playback of networked content. Simply connect a USB storage device, such as an external hard drive, or USB memory stick to the VMP70, to access your media.

It can output 1080p to your HDTV / TV via HDMI, component cables, or composite.

DTS and Dolby Digital audio formats are supported, along with SP/DIF output. Many video formats are supported including DivX, Xvid, H.264, VC1 along with WMA, MP3, OGG, AAC and many more. You can also access multiple content sources simultaneously and previous digital collections.

HDTV Video Format

Though it’s difficult to make mistakes when buying a device of last generation (the characteristics are always on display), sometimes it happens that there is some confusion on the part of those who buy, because still not clear what use actually to be ready to enter the world of high definition.

DTV: DTV when it comes to discussing means of the standard that is the basis of high-definition TV broadcasts, and then the media itself (the TV so to speak).

HDTV-ready/HDTV compatible: in this case we speak of devices enabled to receive transmissions in high definition but they have no decoder or receiver that transmits the signal.

HDTV Monitor: In this category we include both the TV than PC monitors. Again we do not have a receiver or decoder integrated, but we need an appliance part. This category may also include plasma and rear projection.

Integrated HDTV: in this case the device has integrated HD tuner. In any case when we go to buy the package that includes HD programming, we still have a receiver for high definition.

In any case, whether you have a receiver or not, when we go to buy broadcast in high definition, we must remember to ask the receiver to be compatible to those who purchase the service (often taken on loan, otherwise the costs will continue to rise).

We should not forget that there are other technologies (below), which however still have their place because of the small amount of transmissions in high definition:

Analog TV standard (like the ones we have or we’re accustomed to seeing a few years ago in our case) that receive broadcasts over the air classic, satellite or cable.

EDTV: devices that can almost reach higher HD resolution (480p). They can also receive broadcasts in high definition but will not make do with the same quality as older brothers. Some plasma falls into this category.

SDTV: Standard Definition supports 480i and 480p.

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For all TV buyers, the first thing we have to decide is the best position for our TV. Depending on the space and environment where we want to install the device, it could happen to have only a forced choice. In any case, the decision will be whether to hang on a wall or place it in the middle (or wherever you like) of a room. Not only because in this case size does matter, you must also make sure that the distance between the monitor and observation is reasonable (this means that the size of the TV should be commensurate with the size of the room).

HDTV Wall Mount: The choice of the wall as the location for the TV is great if you want to not have clutter in the room and above you have a sturdy wall and spacious. In these cases you can opt for a flat screen TV with LCD or Plasma technology. A good rule would be to check all the dimensions of the TV you’re going to buy and make sure that the brackets for the maintenance of the device is robust and installed properly (if you use a skilled worker).

HDTV Stand Mount: In the case of a wall just large then we will be forced to opt for a device with ground support equipment (also LCD or Plasma). In this case we can also point to an old-fashioned cathode ray tube TV (CRT), or rear projection, with all respect to qualitative results (in some cases the same technique even higher).

That’s what you should consider. It’s important to consider these factors before you go out to buy a TV.

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