Mitsubishi may be the only remaining manufacturer of rear-projection DLP TVs, but if you are looking for the largest screen display possible, for the lowest price, and don't want to make the jump to a video projector and screen. A DLP TV might be just the ticket.

For 2012, Mitsubishi is offering DLP TVs in the 73, 75, 82, and 92-inch screen sizes, distributed across five model series, broken down as follows:

C12 Series: Offered in the 73 or 82-inch screen size, with suggested prices of $1,599 and $2,599. Key features include 1080p native display resolution, 120Hz Sub-Frame rate, 6-Color Processor and two HDMI inputs.

642 Series: Also offered in the 73 and 82-inch screen sizes and also priced at $1,599 and $2,599. Adds 3D with built-in 3D emitter, 3 HDMI inputs, and Advanced video calibration.

742 Series: Offered in the 73, 82, and 92-inch screen sizes, and priced at $1,799, $3,099, and $4,999. Built-in 3D, but also adds WiFi internet/network connectivity, StreamTV media platform with Vudu Apps, iPhone, iPad remote control app compatibility, and PC desktop control option.

842 Series: Also offered in the 73, 82, and 92-inch screen sizes, but priced at $2,199, $3,599, and $5,999. Besides everything featured in the 742 series, the 842 series adds a 16-speaker IST sound system, Center Channel mode option, Surround and Subwoofer preamp outputs, Bluetooth 3D emitter, Bluetooth audio straming, and ISFccc calibration settings.

L75-A96 LaserVue TV: This is a single model entry that comes in the 75-inch screen size and is priced at $5,999. What make this set different is that it uses a laser light source in combination with DLP technology to create exceptional color and black levels, and is also very energy efficient. L75-A96 is 3D enabled. However, it is not specified yet if L75-A96 is internet or networked-enabled as the previous version of this set was.

For all of the rest of the details known so far regarding the features and connectivity available on 2012 Mitsubishi DLP TV product line, check out their official announcement and TV microsite.

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Most of you have probably never head of Eugene Polley, but his pioneering invention, the wireless TV remote control, paved the way for the couch potato generation. Developed during his time at Zenith Electronics, Polley's "FlashMatic" remote control was a marvel in 1955.

The remote sent light beams to a sensor on the TV to change channels (keep in mind that in those days, changing channels was a mechanical process). Unfortunately, since the remote did not use infrared light, it was affected by sunlight or lamp light. However, just as with all technology, you have to start somewhere, and that is why we need to remember Eugene Polley's contribution to home entertainment. For more on Eugene Polley and the announcement of his passing, refer to the report from Engadget.

Also, read more about The History of the Remote Control.

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The Sony STR-DH830 is a reasonably priced home theater receiver that provides up to a 7.1 channel speaker configuration, supported by Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio decoding and Dolby Pro Logic IIz processing.

In addition to its audio features, the STR-DH830 also has 5 3D-compatible HDMI inputs with 1080i upscaling via its built-in Faroudja processing chip. Extra bonuses include iPod/iPhone connectivity via USB port or Docking station. To find out if the Sony STR-DH830 is the right home theater receiver for your setup, check out my Review and Photo Profile. Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com

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If you haven't had a chance to see The Avengers at your local cinema, I enthusiastically recommend it, but if you don't get a chance see it on the big screen, you won't have to wait long to see it in your own home theater. According to initial information provided by Disney/Buena Vista to retailers, The Avengers will be coming out on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on September 25th. The film will be offered in two Blu-ray packages (one with the 3D version and one without), as well as a DVD-only version.

Although not all disc specifications are available yet, there will be an abundance of special features that will be included the two Blu-ray packages, and a lesser number of special features on the DVD-only version.

The Blu-ray Disc and DVD-only package will feature a Joss Whedon audio commentary, as well the Assembling the Ultimate Team featurette, while the two Blu-ray Disc packages will contain an extra short film, second screen viewing, gag reel, a host of deleted and extended scenes, an alternate ending, and a Soundgarden music video.

Of course, keep in mind that this is a preliminary announcement and some details could change.

Anyone want to hazard a guess on how well The Avengers will sell on Blu-ray and DVD? My guess is that it may break all sales records for those formats, just it is doing in its theatrical run.

For more information, check out the report from I Am Rogue

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