Marvell launches Qdeo video processing

Industry leaders weigh in on the benefits of Qdeo: "I have been deeply impressed by the Qdeo technology," said Reiji Asakura, eminent digital media critic and vice chairman of the Society of Picture Quality Engineers in Japan, "The image quality it generates is excellent, with great detail and clarity, providing consumers with a first-rate experience."

"As a key innovator in the development of high-quality, award-winning audio and video equipment for the past 30 years, we strive to incorporate technologies that meet our high standards," said Robert Stuart, chairman, co-founder and technical director of Meridian Audio Ltd., the leading UK-based manufacturer of high-end audio, video, and home-theatre systems and components. "We are proud to feature Marvell's Qdeo superb video processing technology in our latest generation of high-quality Meridian home-theatre solutions and are delighted that Qdeo meets the Meridian standard of innovation and quality."

"Consumers are acquiring their entertainment content from an increasingly wider range of sources," said John E. Johnson, Editor-in-Chief, Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity, "The consumer electronics industry has been challenged by having to render this content on a new generation of digital televisions. Qdeo processing excels in both delivering a quality high-definition video experience from low-resolution material and in rendering a stunning 1080p image from the latest blue-laser discs. I am really impressed!"