Xbox 360 Elite HDMI stands out

Gadget site Gizmodo got its hands on an Xbox 360 Elite and performed a simple experiment to answer the question on everyone’s mind: Is Xbox 360 Elite worth the US$479 that you’ll shell out? The answer is a yes and a no, depending on what you plan to use the console for.

The article that the site ran dispelled rumors that the Xbox 360 Elite runs cooler and is more quiet than the previous models. However, it did point out that the HDMI feature included in the system is the best feature that it has. The console may not be worth the buy if you already own an Xbox 360, but for video fanatics who want to see their digital media in HD splendor, the machine delivers the goods.

The HDMI feature was tested on video playback, photos and games. Each time, it was compared to the standard definition quality output of the non-HDMI carrier models. Each time, it was noted that shadow details were more defined in high-definition mode. Some jagged edges were refined and images looked a little more crisp.

Gizmodo, however, pointed out that the quality of the TV involved will play a big factor in how the visuals ultimately show up. Some details may also be missed to what the article calls “untrained eyes.” That means, people, if you’re not too keen on the details, you may not be able to spot the difference.

Overall, it was recommended in the write-up that for most users, the Elite may not really be the best thing to spend your money on. But if you’re totally crazy about digital media and you want a huge hard drive to store them all in, go right ahead and let the fun begin. To read the whole experiment process, follow the read URL.

Gadget site Gizmodo got its hands on an Xbox 360 Elite and performed a simple experiment to answer the question on everyone’s mind: Is Xbox 360 Elite worth the US$479 that you’ll shell out? The answer is a yes and a no, depending on what you plan to use the console for.

The article that the site ran dispelled rumors that the Xbox 360 Elite runs cooler and is more quiet than the previous models. However, it did point out that the HDMI feature included in the system is the best feature that it has. The console may not be worth the buy if you already own an Xbox 360, but for video fanatics who want to see their digital media in HD splendor, the machine delivers the goods.

The HDMI feature was tested on video playback, photos and games. Each time, it was compared to the standard definition quality output of the non-HDMI carrier models. Each time, it was noted that shadow details were more defined in high-definition mode. Some jagged edges were refined and images looked a little more crisp.

Gizmodo, however, pointed out that the quality of the TV involved will play a big factor in how the visuals ultimately show up. Some details may also be missed to what the article calls “untrained eyes.” That means, people, if you’re not too keen on the details, you may not be able to spot the difference.

Overall, it was recommended in the write-up that for most users, the Elite may not really be the best thing to spend your money on. But if you’re totally crazy about digital media and you want a huge hard drive to store them all in, go right ahead and let the fun begin. To read the whole experiment process, follow the read URL.