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Robert's Home Theater Blog December 2007 Archive

By Robert Silva, About.com Guide to Home Theater since 1998

The Legend of Zorro - Blu-ray Disc Review

Monday December 31, 2007
The Legend of Zorro is now available on Blu-ray Disc, and although it didn't quite live up to expectations at the box office, this film makes a great addition to ... Read More

Samsung Expected to Show Large Screen OLED TV at upcoming CES

Sunday December 30, 2007
Although Toshiba has cancelled its plans to make OLED-based televisions for the near term, both Sony and Samsung are committed to this new organic-based television screen technology. However, while Sony ... Read More

Consumer Confusion Causes HDTV Returns

Saturday December 29, 2007
One of the most popular gifts this Holiday Season is the HDTV. However, after setting it up many consumers aren't satisfied. The result of this dissatisfation is that many ... Read More

Samsung LN-T3242H 32-Inch LCD Television - Product of the Week

Friday December 28, 2007
The Samsung LN-T3242H is a 32-inch 16x9 LCD television with a native pixel resolution of 1366x768 (suitable for HDTV), enhanced contrast ratio processing (7,000:1), 3 HDMI inputs, 2 HD-compatible Component ... Read More

Connecting Both a DVD Recorder and a VCR to a Television

Thursday December 27, 2007
Did you receive a DVD recorder this Christmas and are confused on how to connect it to your TV, along with your VCR? If you are facing the dilemma as ... Read More

Home Theater Term of the Week- Home Theater Receiver

Wednesday December 26, 2007
The Home Theater receiver is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. ... Read More

Connection Tip - Connecting a DVD Player to an Older Television

Tuesday December 25, 2007
Did you receive a DVD player on Christmas to use with a second, or older TV, and noticed that the connections on the DVD player don't match your antenna/cable connection ... Read More

Panasonic To Show Off 150-Inch Plasma at CES 2008

Monday December 24, 2007
Matsushita, the parent company of Panasonic, has announced that it will be bringing a 150-inch Plasma Television to the forthcoming CES in Las Vegas this coming January. Panasonic currently manufactures ... Read More

After-Christmas and Clearance Sales - What You Need To Know

Sunday December 23, 2007
After-Christmas and Year-End sales are a great time get some good deals, but you can also end up with a purchase disaster. This is where the consumer needs to shop ... Read More

Holiday Shopping Tip - Returning Products May Cost You

Saturday December 22, 2007
Starting the day after Christmas, many consumers will be standing in line returning unwanted gifts or exchanging them for something different. If you are returning a Home Theater product, such ... Read More

Sharp AQUOS LC-26D43U 26-inch LCD TV - Product of the Week

Friday December 21, 2007
Get into the flat panel television craze with this unit from Sharp. The LC-26D43U features a 26-inch 16x9 screen,, 1366x768 pixel resolution, HD-compatiblity via 2 HDMI and 2 HD-component inputs, ... Read More

Consumer Alert - Sony To End Rear-Projection Television Category

Thursday December 20, 2007
In a surprise move, Sony has made the decision to stop making Rear Projection 3LCD and SXRD televisions, so it can concentrate more on the highly competitive LCD flat panel ... Read More

Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour - Blu-ray Disc Review

Thursday December 20, 2007
The Blu-ray disc release of Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour marks the first hi-def video release from the reigning Latin-Crossover Diva. If you own a Blu-ray Disc player, this disc is ... Read More

Consumer Alert - Disney Announces "Black Pearl" Blu-ray Exchange Program

Wednesday December 19, 2007
Due to widescreen framing issues on the current Blu-ray Disc release of Pirates of the Caribbean - Curse of the Black Pearl, Disney has announced a free exchange program for ... Read More

Home Theater Term of the Week- Home Theater-in-a-Box

Wednesday December 19, 2007
A Home Theater-In-A-Box is a system that contains most (or all) of the components needed for a basic Home Theater, including all speakers, a surround sound receiver, and, most-times, a ... Read More

Holiday Special - Great Home Theater Products Priced at $199 or Less

Tuesday December 18, 2007
Many consumers have the impression that home theater is complicated and expensive. Although you won't find that 42-inch Plasma Television or LCD flat panel television for $199, there are a ... Read More

Blu-ray Camp Lowers Prices on Players

Monday December 17, 2007
After having indicated previously that they would not lower prices of its players in response to the aggressive pricing now common with HD-DVD players, it looks like the Blu-ray Camp ... Read More

Holiday Special - Single Component Home Theater Audio Systems

Monday December 17, 2007
Here is a great gift idea for the holidays. A single component home theater sytem produces a surround sound listening environment using one speaker box, or one speaker box paired ... Read More

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Pushes Blu-ray Farther Ahead of HD-DVD in Disc Sales

Sunday December 16, 2007
Johnny Depp and Company pulled off an excellent 160,000 in disc sales for Disney and Blu-ray in the first week of the latest "Pirates" release. This means that Blu-ray captured ... Read More

How Do I Position My Loudspeakers and Subwoofer For My Home Theater System?

Sunday December 16, 2007
Probably the most critical part of a home theater set-up is the positioning of the loudspeakers and subwoofers. Factors, such as the type of loudspeakers, room shape, and acoustics definitely ... Read More

Rear Projection Televisions Get Sales Boost During Holidays

Saturday December 15, 2007
It seems, from all the hype, that LCD and Plasma Televisions are the only ones consumers are purchasing. However, an increasing number of consumers are also turning to DLP and ... Read More

Pioneer HTS-570 Compact 5.1 Channel Home Theater System - Review

Saturday December 15, 2007
I get asked by readers often how they can get started in home theater without spending a fortune and having to buy lots of components. One popular solution, for a ... Read More

Polk Audio PSW10 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer - Product of the Week

Friday December 14, 2007
The Polk PSW10 Powered Subwoofer is a modest subwoofer that is great for entry level systems and/or small rooms. This compact subwoofer delivers 50 Watts of continuous power, good clarity, ... Read More

Toshiba Cancels OLED TV Plans

Friday December 14, 2007
Touted as the best flat panel television technology option, manufacturers have been trying to bring OLED-based televisions to market as the eventual replacement for both LCD and Plasma televisions. However, ... Read More

Holiday Special - Home Theater Gifts For Dad

Thursday December 13, 2007
Don't leave Dad out of your gift giving for the Christmas and Holiday Season! If you are undecided as to what to get Dad for the holidays, then check out ... Read More

Home Theater Term of the Week - Home Theater

Wednesday December 12, 2007
The term, Home theater, refers to a setup of audio and video equipment in your home that tries to duplicate the movie theater experience. Application Of Home Theater The application of this ... Read More

Holiday Special - Home Theater Gifts For Mom

Tuesday December 11, 2007
The Christmas and Holiday shopping season is now in full swing, but you are having trouble finding that "perfect" gift for Mom. For some great, innovative, and different gift ideas ... Read More

Consumer Alert: LG's 2nd Blu-ray/HD-DVD Combo Player Released To Dealers

Monday December 10, 2007
LG has formerly announced the availability of its new 2nd generation Blu-rayHD-DVD Combo player, the BH200. Unlike the previous BH100, the new player is fully compatible with all interactive HD-DVD ... Read More

NEC NP4001 DLP Video Projector - Product Review and Rating

Monday December 10, 2007
At an MSRP of $5,999 (not including the lens), the NEC NP4001 DLP Video Projector is not for the bargain hunter, but is a great value for the home theater ... Read More

Question Of The Week - Should I Buy an LCD Television or a Plasma Television?.

Sunday December 9, 2007
Shopping for a flat panel television can be very confusing for the consumer. There are two types of flat panel televisions, LCD and Plasma. Both types have advantages and disadvantages. ... Read More

Coming Soon: Laser Powered DLP Televisions

Saturday December 8, 2007
After a couple of years of rumors and false starts, Mitsubishi has announced that it is ready to launch rear-projection DLP sets that feature a Laser powered light source. It ... Read More

Warner Close to Going Blu-ray Exclusive?

Saturday December 8, 2007
Industry analysts and the press have had a field day in recent weeks in trying to predict the outcome of the Blu-ray/HD-DVD war. A new report and commentary by Business ... Read More

Panasonic SC-PT750 Home Theater-in-a-Box - Product of the Week

Friday December 7, 2007
Home Theater-in-a-Box systems provide an easy and affordable way to enter the world of home theater. With that in mind, the Panasonic SC-HT750 home theater system incorporates an amazing amount ... Read More

User Submitted Product Review: SVS PB13-Ultra Powered Subwoofer

Thursday December 6, 2007
The latest user submitted product review is now posted. A special thank you to Matthew Sexton for his review of the SVS PB13-Ultra Powered Subwoofer. To take a look ... Read More

Blu-ray Camp Claims Significant Sales Lead Over HD-DVD

Thursday December 6, 2007
In the latest round of the Blu-ray/HD-DVD battle, the Blu-ray camp has announced that it has sold a total of 2.7 Million Blu-ray Disc players to date. This number includes ... Read More

Home Theater Term of the Week- HDTV

Wednesday December 5, 2007
HDTV stands for High Definition Television. HDTV refers to both a series of broadcast standards approved by the FCC for consumer use and the high definition television hardware needed to ... Read More

Holiday Special - Home Theater Gifts For Lovers

Wednesday December 5, 2007
Still trying to decide what to give that Special Someone this Holiday Season? Give the gift of Home Theater. Whether cuddling up on the couch to watch that romantic ... Read More

ARRRRRGH! Pirates - "At World's End" Blu-ray Video Specs Mislabeled

Tuesday December 4, 2007
It looks like the pirates snuck in to the print graphics department at Disney, as the first shipments of the Blu-ray Disc release of Pirates of the Caribbean - At ... Read More

SVS SBS-01 Bookshelf Loudspeakers - Review and Rating

Tuesday December 4, 2007
There are literally thousands of loudspeakers on the market, and many times the choice, despite all the technical specs, is determined by how they sound to you. If you are ... Read More

Robbers Take 200 Sony 46-Inch LCD TVs

Monday December 3, 2007
With the increased popularity of flat panel TVs with consumers, comes their increased vulnerability as a target for thieves. Check out the latest example of flat screen television theft from ... Read More

Holiday Special - Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD Players

Monday December 3, 2007
Looking for a great Holiday Gift this year? If you own an HDTV, then consider giving the latest in home theater technology, a Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD player. These new ... Read More

HDTVs Move To Top of the List of Desired Holiday Gifts

Sunday December 2, 2007
According to a new study, HDTVs have replaced Digital Cameras as the top Christmas and Holiday high-tech gift. Digital Cameras have had the previous lock on the Holiday gift top ... Read More

Hot Tip: Why Analog TV Signals Don't Look As Good On An HDTV.

Sunday December 2, 2007
HDTV is a great advance in home entertainment, however, during the transition period from analog to digital, there are still many consumers that are watching mostly analog television programs on ... Read More

Holiday Special - Home Theater-In-A-Box Systems

Saturday December 1, 2007
Looking for the perfect gift to get that special someone started in home theater without all the hassle of buying everything and figuring out how to install it? Then a ... Read More

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