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Home Theater
January 2007
Chris Chiarella |
HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7580n HTPC Who is this rig ultimately for? Despite the great convenience, you can't be a total newbie to properly set up and use the Media Center TV m7580n.   |
Home Theater
January 2007
John Higgins |
HP Pavilion dv9000t HD DVD Notebook HTPC HP's latest laptop is offering on the go HD DVD. |
Home Theater
November 2004
Chris Chiarella |
Alienware DHS-321 PC A well-built, cleverly designed, and powerful PC that offers all of the options that both home theater and computing buffs would expect, although some rough edges might not yet make this pricey box an ideal fit for the living room. |
PC Magazine
January 1, 2008
Loyd Case |
PC to HDTV the Right Way The typical home PC is no longer just for homework and accounting. It's now the entertainment hub of the household. |
Home Theater
November 2004
Adrienne Maxwell |
V, Inc. Bravo D2 DVD Player If you have a DVI-equipped display, this is absolutely the player for you. For $249, you can create the illusion of higher-def DVD and bring out the best in your home theater system. |
Home Theater
July 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
HP PL4272N Plasma HDTV The HP PL4272N Plasma HDTV is a good flat panel with a punchy image, good color and detail, an excellent remote control, and a tempting price. |
Home Theater
March 2006
Adrienne Maxwell |
Toshiba 32HLX95 LCD HDTV In all, the 32HLX95 is a versatile LCD that can accommodate a variety of audio/video systems, lighting conditions, and spatial needs, although it's best suited for someone looking for an all-in-one solution. |
Home Theater
January 2006
John Higgins |
Putting a PC in your HT What to look for when buying a PC to improve your home theater experience. |
PC Magazine
April 4, 2007
Robert Heron |
Toshiba HD-XA2 The HD-XA2 improves upon its predecessor in almost every way, yet regular DVD videos still exhibit too many jagged edges... Toshiba HD-A1... Samsung BD-P1000... |
PC Magazine
April 24, 2006
Robert Heron |
ViewSonic N3760w This LCD TV offers a good-looking picture, but there are similarly priced alternatives that provide a larger selection of A/V inputs, a better selection of accessories, and more advanced picture controls. |
PC Magazine
May 5, 2006
Robert Heron |
Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 The Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1 delivers a pleasing picture when paired with a high-definition source, but the TV has only one digital video input (HDMI)... ViewSonic N3760w LCD TV... |
PC World
June 2003
Michael Gowan |
The Entertainers New media-savvy PCs aim to replace your TV, VCR, and stereo. We test six models -- plus upgrades that turn any PC into a living-room powerhouse. |
PC Magazine
January 13, 2004 |
Family-Room Toys for Grown-Ups Reviews of two media-centric computers (from ASUS and Gateway) that look more like stereo components than PCs, an SMC wireless media receiver, as well as two set-top recorders (from Gateway and TiVo) that help ensure you won't miss a minute of your favorite shows |
Home Theater
July 2006
Chris Chiarella |
Apple Mac mini with Intel Core Duo Processor While this is an impressive first step for Apple, they still need to provide an integrated DVR, more HD options, and perhaps a more workable video-on-demand business model before they can become a viable alternative to the competition. |
Home Theater
March 2005
Chris Chiarella |
Sony PlayStation 2, Intel Pentium 4 Processor, and Intel D915GAV Desktop Board Redesigned PlayStation 2's features a jaw-droppingly slender form factor... 3.6-gigahertz Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology to more-efficiently allocate the processor's resources on multiple programs running simultaneously... |
Home Theater
May 2005
Adrienne Maxwell |
Sony DVP-NS975V DVD/SACD Player Sony's DVP-NS975V is very easy to set up and use, and provides good performance through both the component and HDMI outputs. |
Home Theater
February 2006
Chris Chiarella |
Samsung DVD-HD950 HDTV-Compatible DVD Player For those of us who simply cannot wait to watch prerecorded movies in 720p/1080i via HDMI/DVI, the DVD-HD950 offers some tangible benefits and interesting little options, although it is not without its limitations. |
Home Theater
October 2006
Chris Chiarella |
LiteOn HD-A740GX HDD/DVD Recorder A set-top convergence device for the common man. |
Home Theater
July 2004
Adrienne Maxwell |
LG LST-3410A HDTV Tuner/DVR It's easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to get used to. This box pulls in your HDTV, records your HDTV, and lets you archive your HDTV. |
Home Theater
May 2007
Adrienne Maxwell |
A Perfect Fit: Three 1080p LCDs Mitsubishi LT-37132... NEC Multeos M40... Olevia 747i... |
Home Theater
March 2007
Adrienne Maxwell |
Pioneer Elite PRO-940HD Plasma HDTV & HP MediaSmart SLC3760N LCD HDTV The Pioneer Elite PRO-940HD is a great TV for a light-controlled environment, rendering a natural image with solid color and detail. The Home Media Gallery is just one part of an excellent features package. |
PC World
January 2005
Carla Thornton |
Entertainment PCs Take Center Stage PCs are getting better than ever at tuning in TV, burning movies, playing music, and showing off photos. We test nine versatile new Windows Media Center machines. |
Home Theater
May 2006
Chris Chiarella |
Samsung SyncMaster 244T LCD Monitor The 24-inch widescreen format of the SyncMaster 244T might be right at the sweet spot, and the multiple inputs and dazzling video make it a clear winner. |
Home Theater
November 2001
Ron Williams |
RCA / Thomson Consumer Electronics F38310 38-Inch CRT HDTV RCA's F38310 HDTV is an easy yet high-quality way to introduce your family to satellite and HD programming... |
Home Theater
June 2007
Geoffrey Morrison |
Blu-ray and HD DVD Face Off A comparison of Blu-ray and HD DVD players includes a look at models from Toshiba, Panasonic and LG. |
Home Theater
February 2007
Chris Chiarella |
Denon DVD-1930CI Disc Player This player manages to deliver those key features that would max out the quality of standard DVD, while keeping SACD and DVD-Audio alive and well, too. |
Home Theater
March 2007
Adrienne Maxwell |
ViewSonic Cine5000 DLP Projector The Cine5000 has potential, thanks to its solid video performance. |
PC Magazine
July 5, 2006
Robert Heron |
Samsung BD-P1000 A stylish and capable DVD player that unleashes the full capabilities of the Blu-ray format. Unfortunately, the initial Blu-ray titles are a reminder that there are lots of older films that need some TLC before they will look great in HD. |
PC World
November 2002
Robert Luhn |
Multimedia Windows XP Takes Microsoft Out of the Office OS turns HP's new PC into a remote-controlled entertainment center. |
Home Theater
May 13, 2004 |
Bravo D2 and HD1 V, Inc., delivers feature-laden "Bravo" series DVD player and HDTV receiver at surprisingly affordable prices. |
Home Theater
November 2006
Adrienne Maxwell |
Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma HDTV, SA-XR57 A/V Receiver, DMR-EH55 DVR/DVD Recorder, and SB-TP100 Speaker System When utilized to its fullest, HDMI can offer the best of both worlds: uncompressed audio and video signals and intelligent, two-way communication over a single cable. |
AskMen.com
March 13, 2001
Peter Richmond |
Buying The Best Home Theater If you're going to buy a home theater system, do it right the first time. Is it really worth the expense and trouble of shopping around? Yes... |
PC World
January 5, 2007
Richard Baguley |
HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7690n The m7690n has an extensive set of features, including an HD DVD drive, but it is rather expensive. |
Home Theater
October 2005
Adrienne Maxwell |
JVC LT-32X776 LCD HDTV In all, this HDTV is a very good performer that's ideally suited to someone who can make the most of the TV's digital offerings: HDMI, iLink, over-the-air ATSC, and CableCARD. |
Home Theater
February 2006
Rebecca Day |
Polk Audio RM40T Speaker System, Hitachi 42HDT52 Plasma HDTV, Yamaha RX-4600 A/V Receiver, and Yamaha DVD-S2500 DVD Player The Polk Audio RM40T speaker system, Hitachi 42HDT52 plasma HDTV, Yamaha RX-4600 A/V receiver, and Yamaha DVD-S2500 DVD player is a complete home theater system you won't want to hide in the basement. |
PC Magazine
May 11, 2004
Loyd Case |
ADS HDUP-1500 HDTV UpConverter The HDUP-1500 is cheaper than the competition and has many features, but image quality may disappoint. |
Home Theater
January 2007
Adrienne Maxwell |
Sony KDL-46XBR2 LCD HDTV As prices continue to plunge in this category, this $3,800 46-inch LCD finds itself occupying high-end territory. But does it deliver? |
Home Theater
July 2004
N. Browning |
JVC DR-MV1S DVD Recorder/VCR With this device, you can easily transfer your old VHS tapes to DVD; you can record new DVDs in the -R, -RW, and -RAM formats; and you can enjoy a great progressive-scan DVD player in the process. |
Home Theater
April 2005
Adrienne Maxwell |
ViewSonic N3200w LCD HD Monitor If you plan to stick with component video for your A/V sources, here is some unfortunate news. |
Home Theater
May 2005
Robert Scott |
Yamaha DVD-C750 Universal Disc Player This universal disc changer provides outstanding performance with both the audio and video features. |
Home Theater
September 2005
Adrienne Maxwell |
NuVision NVX32HDU LCD HD Monitor You may have to work a little harder to check out the TV's performance for yourself, but it's excellent processing and detail make it worth the effort. |
Home Theater
May 2005
Robert Scott |
Panasonic DMR-E75V DVD/VHS Player This combo unit lets you copy VHS tapes to DVD, and vice versa, and watch either format from a single device. |
Home Theater
December 2005
Geoffrey Morrison |
NeuNeo HVD2085 1080p Upconverting DVD Player The NeuNeo HVD2085 1080p is an upconverting DVD player for everyone. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2010
Glenn Derene |
The Cable Guide: Know Your Computer and TV Wires The different wires that are needed for your home entertainment equipment are listed here. |
PC Magazine
May 23, 2006
Patrick Norton |
Toshiba HD-A1 The Toshiba HD-A1, the first high-definition DVD player to reach the market, is perfect for those who have a really big HDTV, don't need 1080p, and have money to burn. |
PC Magazine
March 19, 2007
Cisco Cheng |
Acer Aspire 9300-5005 The Acer Aspire 9300-5005 desktop replacement laptop sports a beautiful 17-inch screen and a low price tag, but second-rate components make it best for someone with modest multimedia needs... HP Pavilion dv9000t... Dell XPS M1710... |
Home Theater
June 2004
Chris Chiarella |
Converging in the Desert Highlights from the Consumer Electronics Show: Roku HD 1000 High-Definition Media Player... Samsung YP-910GS Digital Audio Player... Zen Portable Media Center... etc. |
PC Magazine
January 22, 2007
Joel Santo Domingo |
HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7690n PC The first HD DVD tower desktop from HP brings crisp multimedia playback to an already competent multimedia system. All you need is Windows Vista and you'll have all the buzzworthy tech in your hands. |
PC Magazine
October 23, 2009
Joel Santo Domingo |
Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo) The Apple iMac 27-inch (Core 2 Duo) grows a few inches wider and gains a Mini DisplayPort, but does it offer enough to compete with the new Windows 7 multitouch systems?... eMachines ET-1331-02... etc. |
PC Magazine
July 1, 2003
Bill Howard |
Build a Home Entertainment PC You don't have to spend a fortune to create a home entertainment PC. A few basic enhancements are all you need. |
