Cyber Monday Deals
Sunday November 30, 2008
Did you miss the deals on Black Friday? If so, you have a second chance to cash in on some great deals on Cyber Monday. Check out a sampling of ... Read More
Question Of The Week - Should I Buy an LCD Television or a Plasma Television?.
Sunday November 30, 2008
Shopping for a flat panel television can be very confusing for the consumer. There are currently two main types of flat panel televisions, LCD and Plasma. Both types have advantages ... Read More
Holiday Special - Home Theater Receivers
Saturday November 29, 2008
Here is a great gift idea for the home theater fanatic in your family. The Home Theater Receiver (also referred to as a Surround Sound or AV Receiver) is the ... Read More
Sharp AQUOS LC-46SB54U 46-Inch LCD TV - Product of the Week
Friday November 28, 2008
Looking for an affordable large-screen LCD television for the Holidays and are confused as to which one to get? If so, consider the Sharp LC-46SB54U as a possible choice. The ... Read More
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday November 27, 2008
Today is the day to get together with loved ones and friends, give thanks for all we have, and to remember those that are in faraway places serving our country. ... Read More
HDTV Broadcasters Assail Cable Operators Over HDTV Image Quality
Wednesday November 26, 2008
As the DTV transition gets closer and more consumers own HDTVs, there is a brewing controversy as to whether HD-Cable subscribers are really seeing the whole picture, with regards to ... Read More
Home Theater Term of the Week- DLP
Wednesday November 26, 2008
DLP stands for Digital Light Processing.
A video projection technology, developed by Texas Instruments, that utilizes a chip, referred to as a DMD (Digital Micromirror Device). In essence, every pixel ... Read More
Holiday Special - Blu-ray Disc Players
Tuesday November 25, 2008
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 player. This new format delivers ... Read More
Holiday Special - Black Friday 2008 - What's On AD - Part II - Kmart, Radio Shack, Sears, Target, Walmart
Monday November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving is supposed to be the day we give thanks for all we have, and for the blessings of family and friends. However, in this age of consumerism, for many, ... Read More
Holiday Special - Black Friday 2008 - What's On AD - Part I - Best Buy, Circuit City
Monday November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving is supposed to be the day we give thanks for all we have, and for the blessings of family and friends. However, in this age of consumerism, for many, ... Read More
Question of the Week - How Much are Blu-ray and HD-DVD players? - Is It Worth Buying a Blu-ray Disc Player Now?
Sunday November 23, 2008
Although DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997, it lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. Two competing camps ... Read More
Holiday Special - Plasma Televisions
Saturday November 22, 2008
Looking for something "hot" this holiday season? Flat panel Televisions (either LCD or Plasma) are selling like hotcakes in the consumer market. This year, prices are lower than ever, and, ... Read More
Holiday Special - LCD Flat Panel Televisions
Saturday November 22, 2008
Flat panel televisions are definitely hot this holiday season. With lower prices and more variety in screen sizes, there is a flat panel television out there for just about everybody. ... Read More
Samsung HT-BD2ST Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System - Product Of The Week
Friday November 21, 2008
If you want to the get the most out of your HDTV and don't want the hassle of, or have the budget for, both a Blu-ray Disc Player and a ... Read More
Yamaha BD-S2900 Blu-ray Disc Player - Product Review and Rating
Thursday November 20, 2008
The BD-S2900 is Yamaha's first entry into the Blu-ray Disc player market. This player features 1080p/60 or 1080p/24 resolution playback for Blu-ray Discs, provides bitstream output for both Dolby TrueHD ... Read More
Blu-ray Pirates Surface In China
Thursday November 20, 2008
While pirates off the blue ocean waters of the horn of Africa are highjacking cargo ships and oil tankers, pirates in China are cruising another type of blue for their ... Read More
Home Theater Term of the Week - Digital Optical Connection
Wednesday November 19, 2008
A digital optical connection refers to a fiber-optic connection that is used for transfering digital audio signals (such as PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS) from a source device, such as ... Read More
Blu-ray May Face Decreased Growth
Wednesday November 19, 2008
The sagging economy is certainly taking its toll, and its effects are trickling into most areas of the economy, including the consumer electcronics market. As a result, the movie studios ... Read More
DVD Recorders and DVD Recording - Answers To Basic Questions
Tuesday November 18, 2008
Are you planning to purchase a DVD recorder for yourself or as a gift this Holiday Season? If so, check out everything you need to know about DVD Recorders and ... Read More
DTV Transition - 90 Days To Go...
Monday November 17, 2008
...and counting. Are you ready? Check out my DTV Transition Survival Guide For Details.
Holiday Shopping Tip: Don't Forget Needed Accessories
Monday November 17, 2008
When giving a home theater component, such as a DVD player, Television, speaker system, or other high-tech gadget gift, make sure you include the accessories that make it work. For ... Read More
Question of the Week - What Type of Television Do I Need To Use With a Blu-ray or HD-DVD Player or Recorder?
Sunday November 16, 2008
Although DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997, it lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. Two competing camps ... Read More
Millions of DTV Converter Box Coupons Requested, But Not Redeemed
Saturday November 15, 2008
With the DTV Transition date of February 17, 2009 now only about 100 days away, over 33 million converter box coupons have been requested, but only 13.5 million have been ... Read More
Panasonic DMP-BD55K Blu-Ray Disc Player - Product of the Week
Friday November 14, 2008
Blu-ray Disc players are getting more versatile and cost-effective. The Panasonic DMP-BD55K Profile 2.0 Blu-ray Disc Player. I had the chance to check out the DMP-55K in a colleague's ... Read More
LG and Sharp Busted For LCD Panel Price Fixing
Thursday November 13, 2008
It seems like consumers are really getting hit hard these days with the downturn in the economy and the price of big government bailouts. Now comes word that LG, Sharp, ... Read More
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver - Product Review
Thursday November 13, 2008
The Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver brings high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, down to an extremely affordable price. This receiver delivers a strong, sustained, ... Read More
Home Theater Term of the Week - Digital Coaxial Connection
Wednesday November 12, 2008
A digital coaxial connection refers to a wired connection that is used for transfering digital audio signals (such as PCM, Dolby Digital, and DTS) from a source device, such as ... Read More
Home Theater - Favorite Products Of The Year - 2008
Tuesday November 11, 2008
It is that time of year where every consumer electronics journalist picks their favorite products of the year. While many choose the most expensive and/or only high end products, I ... Read More
Circuit City Reaches Milestone - Filing For Chapter 11
Monday November 10, 2008
On the heels of its recent announcement that it will be closing up to 155 stores, Circuit City has announced today that it is filing for Chapter 11 protection in ... Read More
EMP Tek HTP-551 5.1 Home Theater Package - Review
Monday November 10, 2008
Balancing style, price, and sound quality can be tough, when choosing loudspeakers. If you are looking for new set of loudspeakers for your home theater, you might want to check ... Read More
Question of the Week - What Can I Record on a Blu-ray or HD-DVD recorder?
Sunday November 9, 2008
Although DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997, it lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. Two competing camps ... Read More
GAO Identifies DTV Transition As Needed Priority For President-Elect Obama
Saturday November 8, 2008
One issue that neither presidential candidates McCain and Obama never really addressed during their campaigns, is the upcoming DTV Transition and its possible effects on the U.S. citizenry. To be ... Read More
DirecTV Announces 35% Drop in Subscriber Growth - Is The Problem Competition, The Economy, or Just Bad Customer Service?
Friday November 7, 2008
Citing its changing relationship with AT&T, competition from Dish Network over the number of HDTV channels offered, and other economic factors, DirecTV's top brass says that their U.S. subscriber growth ... Read More
TIVO HD XL High Definition DVR - Product of the Week
Friday November 7, 2008
Whether you have never owned a TIVO, or have an old one and are looking for an upgrade, the new TIVO HD XL may be just for you.
First ... Read More
Top Home Theater Gifts for Holiday Shoppers
Thursday November 6, 2008
It is that time of year where the stores begin to fill with eager Christmas and Holiday Shoppers looking for great deals on consumer electronics products, such as televisions, DVD ... Read More
CNN Shows Off New "Hologram" Technology on Election Night
Wednesday November 5, 2008
Holy Star Wars! If you didn't see it (I did!), CNN "beamed" in a reporter from the field (ala Princess Leia) into the studio via newly developed "hologram" technology during ... Read More
Home Theater Term of the Week- Distortion (THD)
Wednesday November 5, 2008
Distortion specs are expressed by the term THD (Total Harmonic Distortion), which is measured in percentage terms, where the percentage represents the amount of distortion present in the audio signal ... Read More
Holiday Shopping Survival Guide
Tuesday November 4, 2008
Yes, it's that time of year to gear up for the coming Winter holiday shopping frenzy, but before you actually go out and buy that home theater or other gadget ... Read More
Consumer Alert: Tweeter One Step Closer To Shutting Doors - Circuit City To Close 155 Stores
Monday November 3, 2008
After closing 49 stores and then filing Chapter 11 in 2007, Tweeter's top brass has now announced that is has been acquired by a liquidator and closed all of its ... Read More
Question of the Week - Are There Blu-ray and HD-DVD Recorders?
Sunday November 2, 2008
Although DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997, it lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. Two competing camps ... Read More
Home Theater - What's Hot and Not For The Holidays - 2008
Saturday November 1, 2008
Shopping for electronic gadgets isn't as easy as it used to be. A TV was a TV, a radio was a radio, and a stereo was a stereo. However, now ... Read More

