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
Follow Me On Twitter and Facebook
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
Follow Me On Twitter and Facebook
Transcoding is a process for converting a media file from one
file format to another. If a video from your media library can't play on your
network media player, or your iTunes music won't play on your
networked TV, you may need to convert it to a type of file that will work on your player. Network media players and
media streamers may be limited to the types of video, music and photo files they can play.
Transcoding can convert a file to be compatible with the types of files that are compatible with your player. For more details, read our report: What is Transcoding?
Follow Me On Twitter and Facebook
You want to buy a Blu-ray Disc player, but you aren't sure if your TV will be compatible with it. To find out, check out the answer to this week's question:
What Type of Television Do I Need To Use With a Blu-ray Disc Player? Also, be sure to check out my complete
Blu-ray FAQs as well as my current suggestions for
Best Blu-ray Disc Players.
Follow Me On Twitter and Facebook
