LCD TV and Image lag: LCD Response Time
Practical Home Theater Guide :: Saturday, August 26, 2006
The latest LCD TV sets claim 8 to 4 msec LCD response time. Is this fast enough? How does this compare with plasma TVs when displaying fast moving objects during action movies and sports? 8/8/2006 2:08 AM
LCD TV Applications: New Advancements in LCD panel Technology
Practical Home Theater Guide :: Saturday, August 26, 2006
LCD HDTV sets are coming out bigger, sharper, faster and cheaper. In this article, we discuss the latest developments brought about by major LCD panel manufactures in LCD television applications. 7/16/2006 7:24 AM
Panasonic Gets “Artsy” With Plasma
About.com :: Friday, August 25, 2006
Panasonic offers a solution to the ordinary-looking Plasma Television. Now you have the choice of ordering your Plasma television with a wide range of “picture” frames that will make your… 8/19/2006 3:00 AM
DVDO iScan VP20 High Definition Scaler/Processor/Switcher
About.com :: Friday, August 25, 2006
If you own a home theater video projector or high definition flat panel or LCD/DLP projection television, one important component you may be overlooking is a video processor/scaler. Although most… 8/18/2006 3:00 AM
The Sweet Spot
Ultimate AV :: Friday, August 25, 2006
Click here to download an Excel spreadsheet for calculating room measurements for good acoustics.
HD DVD and Blu-ray Release Calendar
Ultimate AV :: Saturday, August 26, 2006
The latest dates for new format releases.
The State Of HDTV
Ultimate AV :: Friday, August 25, 2006
In mid-2005 the average selling price of a 50″ plasma display began its yearlong plunge from over $5,000 to a June 2006 average of just above $3,000. The number of sets sold at the new prices more than tripled, even accounting for the traditionally hot fall (2005) selling season.
More Blu-ray and HD DVD Titles Announced; CEDIA Sneak Peak From Runco
Ultimate AV :: Saturday, August 26, 2006
Warner and Universal keep the HD DVDs coming, and Warner announces second Blu-ray wave; Sneak Peak at Runco’s CEDIA announcements- 1080p, 1080p, and more 1080p!
Read My HDTV Lips
Home Theater Mag :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
Good things come to those who wait, but great video sometimes takes longer to arrive than great audio thanks to the extensive image processing that is typical with high-definition video. The result is a kind of psychic audio ability wherein the viewer is able to hear things before he actually sees them. Although it has nothing to do with Millie Vanillie or Ashlee Simpson, the phenomenon is technically known as “lip-sync error”.
TiVo Wins Major Court Victory Over EchoStar; Japanese Blu-ray players To Be Region-Code Free.
Ultimate AV :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
EchoStar Infringed On TiVo’s Patents, Court Rules EchoStar, which operates DISH Network’s satellite TV service, was ruled by a federal district in Texas to have infringed on several patents held by TiVo, and ordered to halt the use of the bulk of the DVRs its subscribers use. A subsequent injunction blocked the order, which would have affected millions of EchoStar’s subscribers.
Bass Management and the LFE Channel
Ultiamte AV :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
Our objective is to use bass to enhance our listening experience.”.
Picture Tube Fade Out
About.com :: Saturday, August 26, 2006
Just as with the VCR, the days of the CRT television are finally coming to an end. With the increasing popularity of LCD and Plasma flat panel televisions, due, in…
Backyard Home Theater
About.com :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
With high gasoline prices, more expensive air-fares, and high theme park ticket prices, getting away for the summer is certainly more difficult these days, especially if you have a family. If you are facing discontent on the homefront because of your inability to take your clan on summer vacation, why not add a little adventure and excitement at home on those warm Summer nights with an outdoor home theater?
Blu-ray Disc Player Rear Panel Connections – Illustration and Explanation
About.com :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
What are all those connections on the back of the new Blu-ray Disc players and what do they connect to? For a closer, detailed, look at, and explanation of, the…
Blu-ray Disc Recorder Released In Europe
DVD Recorder World :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
AMEX Digital has become the first manufacturer to market a standalone Blu-ray Disc Recorder. Unfortunately, for U.S. consumers, the unit is specifically designed for the European market. Priced at about $2,000 (in U.S. dollars) the Amex M505-BDR features dual-digital tuners, wireless networking, firewire, digital audio in/out, is compatible with all current recordable DVD formats and audio CDs.
DVD Recorders Drop Below £50 Mark
DVD Recorder World :: Friday, August 25, 2006
It was only a couple of years ago that DVD players were just breaking the £100 barrier, while even basic DVD recorders were still setting you back over £300. Now Cello, via SavaStore are selling a DVD recorder for a mammoth £49.
Sony Reveals Next HDD/DVD Recorder With Freeview
DVD Recorder World :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
The Sony RDR-HXD700 is a machine that has rapidly gained a large fan base and now Sony aims to trump it by releasing the RDR-HXD860.
New Sony PVR
DVD Recorder World :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
Sony have released the smart looking SVR-S500 personal video recorder.
A Refurbish LCD TV – Is it worth the risk?
Practical Home Theater Guide :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
Are you looking for a cheap flat-panel TV? Buying a refurbished LCD TV may be an option but… Read here to discover what you need to know about buying refurbished electronics. 8/18/2006 12:04 AM
The Complete LCD Television Guide: System guidelines and LCD TV Reviews
Practical Home Theater Guide :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
LCD HDTVs are turning out sharper, bigger, better, and cheaper. Discover all you need to know about LCD TV sets in this series of articles on LCD televisions. 8/10/2006 4:39 AM
Plasma vs LCD TV – a detailed comparative guide to flat-panel TV technology
Practical Home Theater Guide :: Friday, August 25, 2006
Are you being faced with the dilemma of choosing between a plasma TV and an LCD HDTV? Our plasma vs LCD TV guide will help you discover where either of these display technologies fit best. 8/10/2006 4:13 AM
Plasma vs LCD TV Technology A Comparative Guide (1): Price and Size Issues
Practical Home Theater Guide :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
There is always the plasma vs LCD TV dilemma when buying a flat-panel television. The most basic considerations to start with are price and size. Discover more in this detailed guide. 8/9/2006 2:16 AM
TiVo to provide DVR software to Cox
Yahoo News :: Thursday, August 24, 2006
The deal with Cox comes on the heels of TiVo’s recent patent win against satellite-TV broadcaster EchoStar Communications Corp., and further strengthens TiVo’s hand against cable companies who provide their own DVRs to customers. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray DVD Player Review
Future Looks :: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
It’s new, and it’s BLU! The format war is officially underway and we have the FIRST EVER Blu-ray Disc Player under our microscope. How does Samsung’s first offering fare? Does it live up to the hype? Read on to find out!
Philips 42PF9831D 42-inch Ambilight LCD TV
Digital Trends :: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
“Philips new 42PF9831D 42-inch LCD TV features full- surround Ambilight technology and a stylish remote control for under $4000 MSRP.”
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Overclockers Online :: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
nMedia has done a superb job on this case. It is a gorgeous unit that will be the pride of your entertainment station. With a beautiful face, silent operation, a programmable VFD, and many other neat features, there is a lot to like about the HTPC 280BAV. However, where this case falls short is in what’s included. You will be paying ~$225US for this case, and that is more than a decent chunk of change to put down for a case.
Samsung YP-Z5 MP3 Player
Bytesector :: Wednesday, August 23, 2006
“The YP-Z5 comes from the Yepp lineup (hence the YP). It comes in 1, 2 , or 4 GB sizes and in black or silver. It has “plays for sure” compatibility with Windows Media Player and supports .mp3 and .wma formats. The batteries will keep you going for a while, with Samsung claiming 35 hours per charge (more then double the nano). It also serves as a picture viewer.”
HT’s Inaugural LCD Face Off 
Home Theater Mag :: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
LCD is coming into its own as a home theater technology, priming itself to challenge plasma and DLP in the larger screen sizes. Until recently, technology and size limitations have caused us to approach LCD as a second-room technology, but you can’t ignore the roar of the masses, who are buying more LCD TVs than ever before, especially in the 32- to 42-inch screen sizes.
