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Home Theater
October 2006
Gary Merson |
Are You Getting All of the HDTV Resolution You Expected? Round 2 61 new HDTVs undergo deinterlace, aspect ratio, and bandwidth tests. The bad news is that 54% of the HDTVs tested failed.   |
Home Theater
September 2008
Kris Deering |
Shades of Blu Here's a look at three current Blu-ray players that cover a wide price and feature spectrum. Hopefully, this will help you make an informed decision before you wade into the Blu waters. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Denon DVD-2500BTCI Blu-ray Player Denon's first Blu-ray offering is among the first players to support Picture-in-Picture Bonus View interactivity and is also the first entirely digital Blu-ray player we've seen. |
Home Toys
October 2005
Jason Liao |
Getting the Most out of DVD's on an HDTV Display A DVD collection can represent a sizable investment, both financially and emotionally. That content deserves to look its very best on any type of screen. Buying your HD display is only the first step in fulfilling your big-screen, home theater dreams. |
PC Magazine
August 16, 2007
Robert Heron |
Toshiba 37HL67 REGZA The Toshiba 37HL67 delivers a good-looking picture with HD sources, but common artifacts tainted regular television viewing... Samsung HP-S4273 plasma HDTV... Sony KDS-55A2020... NEC Multeos M46-AVT... etc. |
PC Magazine
March 7, 2007
Robert Heron |
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U Sharp's HDTV serves up superior image contrast and impressive detail, but its rough treatment of interlaced video lets too many jagged edges taint its picture... Viewsonic N3751w... Vizio GV42L... Samsung LN-S4696D... Sony KDL-40XBR2... |
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... |
Home Theater
December 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Sony BRAVIA KDS-50A3000 SXRD Rear Projection Television There's a lot to like about the Sony KDS-50A3000. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kim Wilson |
Onkyo TX-SR606 A/V Receiver The Onkyo TX-SR606 performs solidly with a feature set that is difficult to beat. |
PC Magazine
March 8, 2007
Robert Heron |
ViewSonic N3751w The N3751w's bright picture delivers an impressive contrast ratio, but its poor treatment of interlaced video made regular TV and 1080i videos appear worse than they should... Vizio GV42L... Samsung LN-S4696D... Sony KDL-40XBR2... |
PC Magazine
May 2, 2007
Robert Heron |
AOC Envision L32W461 The L32W461 offers decent color quality for a value-priced HDTV, but the darkest details in its picture are too dark, which muddies the overall image.... ViewSonic N3751w... |
PC Magazine
March 22, 2006
Robert Heron |
NEC 42XR4 The NEC 42XR4 offers the best picture quality of any 42-inch plasma TV we have seen to date. But its premium price doesn't include any extras... Panasonic TH-42PX50U... Vizio P50 HDM... Brillian 6501mPB... |
Home Theater
June 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Panasonic TH-50PZ750U 50" 1080p Plasma Television The Panasonic TH-50PZ750U 50 inch 1080p plasma television produces an outstandingly smooth yet detailed image, however, colors are oversaturated. |
Home Theater
September 2007
Darryl Wilkinson |
Sony STR-DA3300ES AV Receiver The Sony STR-DA3300ES AV receiver is the standard that all other receiver makers should aspire to. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Thomas J. Norton |
LG 42LG60 LCD HDTV With its excellent video processing, fine color, great color adjustability, and good detail, the LG is poised for the LCD wars that rage in the aisles of video retailers. |
PC Magazine
May 21, 2008
Robert Heron |
LG 47LG60 This 47-inch LCD TV delivers videophile-grade HD picture quality with a good-looking modern design. |
PC Magazine
January 12, 2007
Robert Heron |
Samsung LN-S4696D This HDTV is a capable LCD that offers many compelling features, but image-quality concerns degrade its appeal in the face of strong competition... Sony KDL-40XBR2... Westinghouse LTV-32w3 HD... Sharp LC-32D40U Aquos... etc. |
Home Theater
October 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4 LCD Digital Color TV The Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4 LCD Digital Color TV is an excellent flat panel TV. |
Home Theater
August 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Toshiba REGZA 52HL167 LCD 1080p Television A couple of years ago Toshiba's line was dominated by rear projection DLP designs. Today, flat panel LCDs are pushing those sets aside. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Integra DTC-9.8 A/V Processor The Integra DTC-9.8 is probably the greatest value in surround sound processors. |
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... |
Home Theater
November 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Toshiba HD-A35 HD DVD Player The Toshiba HD-A35 HD DVD player is reviewed and highly recommended. |
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
August 2007
Adrienne Maxwell |
Hitachi P42H401 Ultravision Plasma HDTV The Hitachi P42H401 Ultravision Plasma HDTV's picture quality is solid but not quite to the level of the best plasmas on the market. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Joel Johnson |
HDTV Guidebook All you need to know, in plain English, about finding and setting up a great HDTV. |
PC Magazine
April 5, 2007
Robert Heron |
LG Super Blu Player (BH100) LG delivers the first set-top player that supports HD DVD and Blu-ray movies. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kim Wilson |
Denon AVR-888 A/V Receiver If you are on a budget and can get by with the limited two HDMI's, Denon AVR-888 A/V receiver may be exactly what you've been looking for. |
PC Magazine
February 9, 2007
Robert Heron |
LG 50PC1DRA This a 50-inch HD plasma offers the convenience of a built-in DVR, but it spoils the fun with generally unimpressive image quality. |
Home Toys
April 2006
Josh Allen |
Scaling the Sea of HD Misconceptions about 1080p and HD programming certainly make video scaling and processing more relevant as early adopters spend thousands on full HD displays incapable of outputting their golden resolution because of inadequate source material. |
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
May 2008
Thomas J. Norton |
Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR4 LCD HDTV The Sony BRAVIA KDL-52XBR4 LCD HDTV features excellent high-definition detail, but video processing could be better. |
PC Magazine
August 3, 2005
Bill Howard |
Your Hi-Def PC PCs are capable of delivering higher-resolution video than cable, satellite, or DVD can offer. So you should think about the just-arriving HDTVs that can display a 1080p signal. |
Home Theater
August 2007
Geoffrey Morrison |
Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD Player The Toshiba HD-A20 HD DVD Player receives below average to average ratings. |
PC Magazine
February 27, 2008
Robert Heron |
LG 50PY3D When properly configured, the LG 50PY3D plasma TV provides a pleasing viewing experience with standard and high-definition video sources... Panasonic TH-42PZ700U... Pioneer Elite KURO PRO-150FD... |
Home Theater
October 2008
Fred Manteghian |
Rotel RSP-1069 Processor and RMB-1085 Amplifier From an audio perspective, the combination of the two Rotel units is close to ideal. |
Home Theater
September 27, 2004
Darryl Wilkinson |
Hollywood Quality Video for Home Theaters Can Silicon Optix really pack $60K worth of processing power in a single-chip video processor? Meet the Realta. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Thomas J. Norton |
NuVision NVU52DCM Lucidium DCM LCD HD Monitor The NuVision's overall subjective image quality, helped no doubt by the set's superb video processing and resolution, suggests that there's a compelling performer here just waiting to get out. |
PC Magazine
December 12, 2006
Robert Heron |
Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2 The Sony KDL-40XBR2 exceeds its predecessor in almost every way. It has more pixels, more digital video inputs, and a lower price, but its treatment of standard-definition video leaves room for improvement. |
PC Magazine
October 9, 2007
Robert Heron |
Mitsubishi WD-65833 You'll need a pro to adjust the WD-65833's exuberant colors, but once you do you'll find this 65-inch 1080p offers impressive value. |
Home Theater
December 2005
Mark Fleischmann |
Toshiba SD-6980SU Universal Disc Player The Toshiba SD-6980SU is an impressive summation of everything good that's ever entered your system on a disc. |
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
November 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Pioneer KURO PDP-6010FD 1080p 60" Plasma Display Pioneer has unequivocally set a new standard with its new Project KURO plasma sets. |
Home Theater
June 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Sony VPL-AW15 BRAVIA LCD Video Projector Sony's VPL-AW15 BRAVIA LCD video projector will give you a big, crisp, reasonably bright image for less than the cost of a good rear projection set |
PC Magazine
November 2, 2005
Jan Ozer |
HDV FAQ If you're thinking of moving to high-definition video, here's what you need to know. |
PC World
May 2004
Yardena Arar |
HDTV Answer Guide Ready for next-generation television? Before you take the high-definition high dive, read this guide to the services, the sets, and more. |
Home Theater
June 2003
Mike Wood |
HD DirecTV Tuners Samsung SIR-TS160, Zenith HD-SAT520, and Sony SAT-HD200 HD DirecTV Tuners: Connect to the future of digital TV. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Planar PD8150 DLP Projector A look at the company's newly introduced, feature-rich 1080p DLP flagship, the single-chip PD8150 ($7,999) projector. |
Home Theater
July 2007
Geoffrey Morrison |
Samsung BD-P1200 Blu-ray Player Power Processing comes to Blu-ray. |
Home Theater
December 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
LG Electronics Super Blu BH200 Multi Format HD Disc Player The LG Electronics Super Blu BH200 Multi Format HD Disc Player offers the convenience of one machine that will play all the most widely available SD and HD video discs. |
Home Theater
October 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D64U 52" LCD HDTV When properly set up and adjusted, the Sharp LC-52D64U can provide many hours of very satisfying viewing. |
