Weekly Site Roundup (07/29/02)
ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT
Buying A Television: What You Need To Know
With the college and pro football season, the World Series, and the new Fall TV season approaching, now is the time to buy a new television. Here as some useful shopping tips that are often overlooked in the TV shopping process.
HOME ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY NEWS HEADLINES
Cox Brings HDTV to Las Vegas (TV Insite)
XM Satellite Radio Reshapes 100-Channel Lineup (Audio Revolution)
Time Warner to Offer Digital STBs (Stereophile Guide To Home Theater)
Next Wave Of D-VHS HD Movies Announced (TWICE)
Onkyo Unveils 6.1-Channel HTIB (Audio/Video News)
Picture Quality Drove Winning Hitachi PJTV (TWICE)
XM Radio Q2 Nearly Doubles Subscribers (TWICE)
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Hitachi 53UWX10B Projection TV
If pure picture quality is what you are looking for, you have to check out the 53UWX10 16x9 HD-Upgradable projection set from Hitachi. Not only can this set display standard definition, 480p, and 1080i resolutions, but is one of the few sets that can display a 720p image without down or upconversion. An optional tuner is required to receive HDTV channels.
FEATURED LINKS THIS WEEK
All Media Storage
Storage racks, cabinets, travel cases, and more for all your CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes. Direct ordering available.
Featured in the Furniture/Media Storage Subject Page.
DV Nation
U.S. dealers of video editing and copying equipment, including products normally available only in Japan. If you are into video, this site is worth checking out.
Featured in the Video Editing Subject Page.
Densen Audio Technologies
Simplicity and functionality are the trademarks of the high-end audio components manufactured by Denmark's Densen Audio Technologies.
Featured in the Audio Components Subject Page.
FROM THE HOME THEATER FORUM
Need Help With Buying A DVD Recorder
From SCANCAT104:
Hello to All, I need help on which DVD recorder to buy. I saw the Panasonic DMR E20 and the Phillips 985 recorders Panasonic only takes DVD-R and DVD Ram please help me on this what is that and which is better. The Phillips 985 takes DVD RW...Is that better than the DVD Ram? Is Phillips better than Panasonic? Can someone please explain and help me make the right choice I always get fouled up when buying a new toy like these thanks to all those in advance.....
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MORE FROM THE FORUM
Bass Shakers (or Pistons That Hit Your Sofa...)
From LOCCHAMP:
...I recently saw at a party someone had a theater system. he had sofas that when the bass hit, the sofa was pounding too. I guess they are pistons that are controlled with an amp, and they use coils, he called them Butt Kickers, but I cant find them anywhere, does anyone know what they are really called and where I can find some cheap? please help.
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ELSEWHERE ON ABOUT.COM
Digisette Duo-DX MP3 Player
Listen to your MP3's through your car's cassette tape player? No Way...Way! For a review on this exciting product, check out the above article by Ric Manning, About Portable Electronics Guide.
FROM THE MAILBOX
From Patrick:
I read your webpages rating 27-inch flat-tube tvs, as well as the "Trends" article on the subject. I found them informative. But there is a brand I have had difficulty finding information on. I wonder if you can help me. SAM'S Club warehouse stores sell a 27-inch flat-tube tv labeled an "AKAI" [model CFT-2790] that sells for $400. It has a lot of extras, has a handsome modern cabinet, and a great picture. Have you heard of it? Anything you can tell me about it or the company? For value, it seems to me that the AKAI beats all of your "Top Five" 27-inch flat-tube sets hands down. (AKAI also makes a 20-inch version that is much the same.)
From Your Guide:
Akai used to be a major maker of audio tape equipment and stereo receivers many years ago, but has retreated out of the U.S. market, except for select products through discount retailers. I am familiar with the Akai 27" TV, you are not the first one that has mentioned this set to me -- it is a great value for the money, but is not widely distributed in the mainstream U.S. market except through Sams Club, Wal Mart.... Service support is also limited in the U.S. I will check out the set further inclusion in a future update of the 27" list.
FINAL WORDS
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