Year 2000 Features ....
12/29/00 -
My Favorites Of The Year: 2000 - Part III
The third (and last) installment on my picks for favorite home theater and home electronics products of the year. This Week: Best Combination Product, Loudspeaker Line Of The Year, Best Value Home Theater Package, and more.
12/24/00 -
Holiday Greetings- Winter 2000
A personal Holiday Greeting plus some useful Christmas Day tips and a special invitation to participate in my community
12/23/00 -
My Favorites Of The Year: 2000 - Part II
The second installment on my picks for favorite home theater and home electronics products of the year. This Week: AV Receiver, CD Player, VCR.
12/16/00 - My Favorites Of The Year: 2000 - Part I
The first installment on my picks for favorite home theater and home electronics products of the year. First up: DVD players and TVs.
12/02/00 -
Gadget Season 2000: Part VI - Neccessories
The sixth installment of my series on home theater holiday shopping.
When buying our holiday gadget gifts, we sometimes neglect the most important part, the accessories that make that gift work!
11/18/00 -
Gadget Season 2000: Part V - 27-Inch TVs
The fifth installment of my series on home theater holiday shopping. The previous articles in this series presented DVD players, Tapeless Video Recorders, CD Recorders, and AV Receivers as great additions to your home theater for the holiday season. This week's great gift idea is the 27-Inch TV.
11/11/00 -
Gadget Season 2000: Part IV - AV Receivers
The fourth installment of my series on home theater holiday shopping. The previous articles in this series presented DVD players, Tapeless Video Recorders, and CD Recorders as great additions to your home theater for the holiday season. This week's great gift idea is the AV Receiver.
11/03/00 -
Gadget Season 2000: Part III - CD Recorders
The third installment of my series on home theater holiday shopping. The previous articles in this series presented DVD players and Tapeless Video Recorders as great additions to your home theater for the holiday season. This week's great gift idea is the CD recorder.
10/28/00 -
Gadget Season 2000: Part II - Tapeless Video Recorders
While the VCR is the dominant video recording device in the World's households, now there is a tapeless video recording alternative finding its into homes across the U.S. and the UK, the PVR (Personal Video Recorder). This exciting product may just be the perfect holiday addition to your home theater setup. Second in a series on holiday gift ideas.
10/20/00 -
Gadget Season 2000: Part I - DVD Players
With the first Winter Holidays of the new millennium quickly approaching, its that time of year when all of us gadget addicted consumers take stock of our Hi-Tech inventory and try to figure out what we want but really don't need! First in a series of holiday shopping articles.
10/13/00 -
Digital Light Processing
CRT and LCD-based systems have dominated the home theater projection TV market for awhile. Now, a new technology, DLP has entered the market. With brighter images and better contrast, DLP has the potential to make previous video projection technology obsolete.
10/06/00 - Where Is The 8mm/VHS Adapter?
The single most-asked question I receive is: "Where can I get an adapter to play my 8mm tapes in a VCR? The answer is ...
09/22/00 - Recordable DVD Arrives!
DVD players have definitely conquered the mainstream consumer market. However, some of you won't buy one unless it is recordable. Well, recordable DVD is here, but was it worth the wait?
09/14/00 - Subwoofer Blast!
The subwoofer has emerged as a critical component of the home theater system. What is it and why is it necessary for a full home theater experience?
09/06/00 - Turntable Keep On Spinnin' (UPDATE)
Your old vinyl records collecting dust? Don't throw them away, play them on a new turntable. Also, check out some great online vinyl record outlets.
08/30/00 -
TV Buying Season
With all the summer distractions coming to an end, the kids back in school, NFL and College football season starting, new TV shows debuting, and the Olympics on the way, it's the best time of year to consider buying a new TV.
08/22/00 -
Vacuum Tube Rebels
In home electronics these days, "digital" rules. However, despite the dominance of digital technology, the trusty vacuum tube is not only still with us, but is enjoying a new popularity.
08/14/00 -
Home Entertainment Clutter
The family TV is surrounded by so much "clutter" now, many living rooms look more like the local Radio Shack, than a comfortable entertainment space.
08/07/00 -
DVD: The Time Is Now!
Some of you still feel that DVD is still too expensive. DVD is here now, available, and affordable. If you haven't jumped on the DVD bandwagon, now is the time.
07/24/00 - Power Mad!
The first thing we notice (and ask for) in shopping for an Audio Amplifier or A/V Receiver is the power output rating. However, more goes into a quality unit than just power output capability.
07/15/00
- The British Accent
With the advent of About-UK, here is an overview of the British home electronics scene, with relevant links to publications, online dealers, and major brand names. A newly revised update of an article originally posted on 02/02/99.
07/07/00 -
Budget Home Theater
You want to get into all the Home Theater fun, but don't have the space or the money? Have no fear, there are several inexpensive solutions that will enable you to enjoy the Home Theater experience without redoing the living room or drilling holes in your pocketbook.
06/29/00 -
Surrounded! Part III -- Dolby Pro-Logic II
In the wake of new surround sound schemes, such as THX Surround-EX and DTS-ES, comes a enhancement of Dolby Pro-Logic from Dolby Labs. Find out all about it, in my third installment on surround sound technology.
06/22/00 -
Battlefield Audio - The CD Format War
A new battle is heating up in the audio world. Two new Digital Audio Disc formats are vying to be the replacement for the CD. Who will win? Or will the battle end before it even begins?
06/14/00 -
Surrounded! Part II -- THX Surround EX / DTS-ES
First there was Stereo, then Quad, Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro-Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS. Now a new entries into the surround sound arena have arrived in the form of THX Surround EX and DTS-ES. Are these just more surround sound formats, or are they truly new breakthroughs in the Home Theater audio experience?
06/06/00 -
Who's Your PAL?
A relative living in the U.K. sends you a copy of a favorite BBC TV Show but the tape doesn't play correctly on your VCR. You are traveling in Eastern Europe and you can't view your Camcorder footage on the Hotel TV. You are a victim of differing video standards in use throughout the world. Why is this? Just read the above article for all the details.
05/29/00 -
New Site Name - New Emphasis
The About.com Home Electronics Site is now the Home Theater Site.
Also, About.com has created a new Electronic Gadgets Channel. Check out all the details right here.
05/19/00 -
I Want My DVD!
DVD is more affordable, flexible, and portable than ever. Check out the latest product trends in home, portable, and mobile DVD.
05/11/00 -
Super VHS: The Comeback Kid
Unsatisfied with the picture quality of your old VHS VCR? Or do you just need a new VCR for your new Home Theater system? If so, check out the S-VHS option.
04/26/00 -
Hitachi Debuts D8 Camcorders
After several years of absence from the Digital Camcorder market, Hitachi introduces two Digital8 camcorders based on technology introduced last year by SONY.
04/20/00 -
Zoom In, Zoom Out
You walk into the local electronics superstore to buy a camcorder and check the posted features on each one. The feature that always seems to blare out at you is the Zoom power rating. Do you really need a camcorder with 500X Zoom? Or is it is all marketing hype?
04/13/00 -
New Look For 2000
About.com and the Home Electronics Site has undergone an exciting facelift for 2000. Stop by and check out the exciting changes for yourself!
04/06/00 -
Tapeless VCRs Go Mainstream
Last year TIVO and ReplayTV introduced the concept of the Tapeless VCR to consumer electronics market. Find out the latest developments in this home entertainment concept.
03/31/00 -
BIG SOUND, small package
Is your current HiFi System overgrown? Trying to fit more gadgets into less space? Try an Audio Mini System (updated from a previous article with added info and new links).
03/22/00 -
SONY D8: The Next Generation
SONY stays the course on Digital8 camcorders, with several new models now hitting the market. Check out all the details on the new models and the features they offer; from your About.com Guide.
03/16/00 -
CD Jukebox Madness
The CD has definitely made an impact on how we store and listen to music. With the advent of the CD Jukebox, your entire music library is available at the touch of a button (or two).
03/10/00 -
Budget DVD Players
DVD has made big inroads into the marketplace, and with that, falling prices. Here are my favorite picks for entry-level DVD players of exceptional value.
03/03/00 -
27-Inch TVs: Cream-of-the-Crop
TV screens keep getting bigger and bigger, but the 27-inch TV is still in high demand. Here are several models to consider if you are planning to purchase one.
02/24/00 -
Surrounded!
Confused about what surround sound actually is and how it relates to your music or film listening enjoyment? Here are some basics to help you understand this exciting technology.
02/17/00 -
Legacy Audio: Product Impressions
Looking for some excellent speakers to compliment your Home Entertainment System? Check out my review of products offered by Legacy Audio.
02/10/00 -
Mega Pixel Mania, 2000: UPDATE
This Year's Photo Marketing Association (PMA) Convention in Las Vegas has just concluded with some suprise Digital Camera offerings; from your About.com Guide.
02/03/00 -
MiniDV vs Digital8
I have received a lot of questions regarding the differences between MiniDV and Digital8 Camcorders. Which format is best for you? Here are some answers. From your About.com Guide.
01/20/00 -
DTV Confusion
2006 is the target for the permanent turnover to Digital TV, but how does that affect your current TV buying decisions? Check out some useful tips on this issue; from your About.com Guide. Revised and updated on 4/7/01.
01/13/00 -
Mega Pixel Mania, 2000!
Digital Cameras were a hit a this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Resolution and Price/Performance Ratios bring digital photography closer to film than ever. Check out a sneak preview of the latest innovations.
