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Setting Up For A High Definition Olympics

The Olympics is the most comprehensive athletic event ever. In order to fully appreciate the Olympics, you need an HDTV and Home Theater System. Check out some useful tips on how to prepare for the best homebound Olympics viewing experience.

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Game Shows May Be Groomed For 3D TV

Tuesday February 9, 2010
At Sony's 3D Technology Center, specially produced 3D clips of the popular game show Wheel of Fortune have been spotlighted. What does this portend for the future? For more details, check out the report from The Hollywood Reporter.

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Sony To Display 3D LCD TV Line at Sony Style Stores (Dealerscope)

Samsung and LG Lay Out 3D TV Marketing Strategies (Korea Times)

3D Contact Lenses May Be On The Way (Televisions.com)

3-D Home Theater Basics: Frequently Asked Questions

Monday February 8, 2010
3-D is the new buzzword in home theater, and depending on who talk to it is going to be either the greatest thing since sliced-bread or the biggest consumer electronics folly ever. Obviously, the real truth is somewhere in-between. For some basic answers about how 3-D will impact the consumer, check out my article, 3D Home Theater Basics: Frequently Asked Questions

Question of the Week - How Do I Hook Everything in My Home Theater Up?

Sunday February 7, 2010
OK, you bought everything you need to set-up your home theater, but how do you connect everything up. To find out how to get started and what resources you can take advantage of to assist you, check this week's FAQ: How Do I Hook Everything in My Home Theater Up?. Also, be sure to check out the rest of my Home Theater Basics FAQs.

Panasonic Admits Possible Diminished Plasma Black Levels

Saturday February 6, 2010
One of the advantages of Plasma over LCD touted by manufacturers, press, and consumers over the years is the deeper black levels that Plasma TV technology can produce. However, with increased use of LED backlighting and local dimming, LCD TV technology is definitely catching up. Now, it appears that the black level performance of both Plasma and LCD may be even narrower than commonly thought as Panasonic is now admitting that the initial impressive black levels on its Plasma sets may actually decrease somewhat over time.

Is this revelation really as bad as it sounds for Plasma TV owners? Does this also afffect other brands of Plasma TVs over time as well (LG, Pioneer, Samsung)? Is this really something that consumers should take into consideration when deciding between a Plasma and LCD TV? For additional details and perspective, check out the report from CNET.

UPDATE 2/9/10: Panasonic Responds In More Detail to Black Level Issue (CNET)

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