Archive for October, 2006
Panasonic PT-P1SDU Compact LCD Projector - Product Review
Video projectors are making their mark in home theater as prices go down and quality goes up. The Panasonic PT-P1SDU LCD video projector is a reasonably priced unit that is…
Posted: October 10th, 2006 under HDTV News, .
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Before You Buy a Home Theater Receiver
The Home Theater Receiver, also referred to as an AV Receiver or Surround Sound Receiver, is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the…
Posted: October 9th, 2006 under HDTV News, .
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Question of the Week - What Types of Connections Do Blu-ray and HD-DVD PLayers Have?
Although DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997, it lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. Two competing camps…
Posted: October 8th, 2006 under HDTV News, .
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Stewart Filmscreen Adds Curves to Home Theater
Home theater has certainly evolved from the days of the 27-inch TV and Hi-Fi Stereo VCR, having been replaced by the HDTV and DVD Player. In addition, the high definition…
Posted: October 7th, 2006 under HDTV News, .
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Denon AVR-2807 Home Theater Receiver - Product of the Week
The AVR-2807 is a 7.1 channel home theater receiver that features Dolby Digital-EX, DTS, DTS-ES (matrix and discrete), Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, and DTS-Neo:6 processors as well as HDMI and HD-Component…
Posted: October 6th, 2006 under HDTV News, .
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Microsoft Offers HD-DVD Add-On For Xbox360
In a bid to head off Sony’s forthcoming Blu-ray equipped PS3 game console, Microsoft has countered with an external HD-DVD drive for its popular Xbox 360. The HD-DVD player add-on…
Posted: October 5th, 2006 under HDTV News, .
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Term of the Week - DTS-ES
DTS-ES refers to two 6.1 channel surround encoding/decoding systems, DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete.
DTS-ES Matrix can create a center rear channel from existing DTS 5.1 encoded material, while DTS-ES…
Posted: October 4th, 2006 under HDTV News, .
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Have Blu-ray and HD-DVD Already Failed?
With Blu-ray and HD-DVD Players finally on store shelves, both reviewers and consumers who have tested or purchased players in either, or both, formats are speaking out on how they…
Posted: October 3rd, 2006 under HDTV News, .
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Question of the Week - Are Blu-ray and HD-DVD Discs Region Coded, Like DVDs?
Although DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997, it lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. Two competing camps…
Posted: October 1st, 2006 under HDTV News, .
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