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Best LCD TV - DVD Player Combos
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Although the TV combo concept has been with us for some time, the concept has evolved into an LCD form factor that include built-in DVD players. Such units are great for locations the office, dorm ... -
Best 32 and 37-Inch LCD TVs and LED/LCD TVs
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
If a 40-inch or larger LCD TV is too large for you, check out my suggestions for LCD and LED/LCD TVs with 32 or 37-inch screen sizes. NOTE: This list is updated periodically. -
Midrange Home Theater Receivers - Best Home Theater Receivers - AV Receivers - Surround Sound Receivers Priced From $400 to $1,299
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
The Home Theater Receiver (also referred to as an AV Receiver or Surround Sound Receiver) is the heart of a home theater system, providing power to the speakers, and serving as the central control ... -
Best Home Theater-In-A-Box Systems - Home Theater Systems
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
You want to get into all the Home Theater fun, but don't have the space or the money? A home theater-in-a-box or all-in-one home theater system may be just the right solution. Also makes a great gi... -
Gifts for Dad - Home Theater Gifts For Dad
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Gifts for Dad - Any time of year is a great time to buy a gift for Dad, especially when it comes to adding to his home theater system. Check out some of my suggestions. -
Plasma TVs - Best Plasma TVs
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Best Plasma TVs - Plasma television is now a very affordable alternative to those bulky tube and projection sets as prices are coming down and a variety of screen sizes are available. Check out som... -
Best LCD TVs and LED/LCD TVs 40-Inches and Larger
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Friday, May 25, 2012
Are you looking for a new TV? If so, your main choices are between LCD and Plasma. Both are viable, but the most popular type of TV is LCD. For a list of some of my current choices for best LCD and... -
Episode ES-300-SNBAR-40 Sound Bar Speaker Review
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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Friday, May 25, 2012
The Episode ES-300-SNBAR-40 is a home theater loudspeaker option that combines the left, center, and right channels into one cabinet, similar to a sound bar. Check out the details to see if this sp... -
Episode ES-SUB-CUB8-110 Subwoofer Review
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Tuesday, May 01, 2012
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Friday, May 25, 2012
The Episode ES-SUB-CUB8-110 is a small sub that delivers good bass response for movies and music. In addition, the Episode ES-SUB-CUB8-110 provides several controls that allow the user to match the... -
Panasonic SC-HTB350 2.1 Channel Home Theater Audio System - Review
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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Friday, May 25, 2012
The Panasonic SC-HTB350 is an affordable audio system that provides a very flexible, but easy way, to get better sound for TV viewing without a lot of wires. The SC-HTB350 is 2.1 channel audio syst... -
Sony STR-DH830 Home Theater Receiver - Product Review
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Monday, May 21, 2012
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Friday, May 25, 2012
The STR-DH830 is a reasonably-priced home theater receiver from Sony that provides up to a 7.1 channel speaker setup configuration, supported by onboard Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD Master Audio decoding an... -
LED TV - The Truth About LED Televisions
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
What is an LED TV? Many people think that an LED TV is a new type of TV, including some manufacturer PR reps and sales people that should know better. Actually, LED refers to the LCD TV's backlight... -
Best Budget Home Theater Receivers - AV - Surround Sound Receivers $399 or Less
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Moderately priced home theater receivers now provide features and quality that just a couple of years ago would have commanded sky high prices. Check out my list of budget home theater receivers pr... -
Sony STR-DH830 Home Theater Receiver - Photo Profile
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Monday, May 21, 2012
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Monday, May 21, 2012
The Sony STR-DH830 is a 3D-enabled 7.1 channel home theater from Sony that provides connection flexibility for your HDMI and analog audio/video components, as well as a 1080i video upscaling and an... -
Best 3D Blu-ray Disc Movies - 3D Blu-ray Discs That Make Great Demos
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Monday, April 18, 2011
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Blu-ray is an integral part of the home entertainment experience, and 3D movies on Blu-ray providing an additional viewing option for consumers. I use 3D Blu-ray Discs to test the 3D video performa... -
What Type of Television Do I Need To Use With a Blu-ray Disc Player or Recorder?
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Tuesday, September 01, 2009
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Although Blu-ray Disc players (and Blu-ray Disc Recorders - If they ever become available in your country - not likely in the U.S.) can be connected and used with any TV that has at least Composite... -
Samsung SP-A800B 1080p DLP Video Projector - Product Review
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
The Samsung SP-A800B carries an expensive price tag, but is worth it for those seeking a projector with precise color accuracy. Its TI DLP DarkChip2, native 1080p resolution, and acceptable light o... -
DLP Video Projectors - Best DLP Home Theater Video Projectors - Digital Light Processing Video Projectors
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
Best DLP Home Theater Video Projectors - Video projectors first started out as long been used as a presentation tool in business, education, and commercial entertainment, but now video projectors h... -
Best Home Theater Seating - Options for Home Theater Seating and Chairs
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Best Home Theater Seationg - When putting together a home theater system, don't forget about the comfort of the experience. Check out my list of suggested home theater seating manufacturers and sea... -
Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol Blu-ray Disc Review
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol is the fourth entry in the JJ Abrams/Tom Cruise teamed film series. Set in Moscow, Dubai, and Mumbai, Indian, Ghost Protocol is non-stop action thriller makes it... -
Best Blu-ray Discs For Home Theater Viewing - Best Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Demos
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
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Friday, May 18, 2012
I used a lot of movies to test the audio and video performance of Blu-ray disc players, TVs, video projectors, and receivers. Check out a list of some of my current favorites that I use for testing... -
Best Blu-ray Players - Enter the World of High-Def Home Entertainment
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Blu-ray players (aka Blu-ray Disc players) make a great addition to your home theater or home entertainment set-up. With starting prices well below $199, it is a great time to purchase one. Check o... -
HOME THEATER-Internet Resources from About.com- Past issues of weekly features
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Friday, August 06, 2004
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Previous issues of weekly features and columns, from your About.com Guide -
Best Video Performance Evaluation Test Discs - Top Picks for Video Performance Evaluation Test Discs
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
How do you know if you are getting the best performance from your LCD, Plasma, DLP TV or video projector? Also, is that upscaling DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player really up to snuff? Will the addi... -
Ben-Hur: 50th Anniversary Limited Edition - Blu-ray Disc Review
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Saturday, October 01, 2011
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Friday, May 11, 2012
The epic 1959 film, Ben-Hur, arrives on Blu-ray in both a standard and limited edition package. To find out more this important Blu-ray Disc release, read my review. Although a portion of my review... -
How to Buy Gift Subscriptions to Online Streaming Movies or Music Sites for Media Streamers - 2010
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Gift subscriptions and gift cards to online media streaming sites--Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Napster, Amazon On Demand, and iTunes--can be bought online and emailed or printed instantly. These m... -
Gadget Season '00 Archive
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Friday, August 06, 2004
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Winter '99 Holiday Gadget Shopping Ideas: high definition tv great gift idea gadget gifts inch tvs home theater system -
Home Electronics Industry News - April 2003
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Hot News from the Home Electronics Industry gathered direct from Industry sources. -
Home Theater Nooz And Vewz -- Weekly Site Roundup
Created:
Friday, August 06, 2004
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Keep up with all the latest info and news in home theater and home eletronics with my home theater nooz and vewz roundup. The roundup includes highlights from the spotlight article of the week, new... -
How To Add Music To Previously Recorded Camcorder Footage
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Friday, August 06, 2004
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Friday, May 11, 2012
A simple How TO add msuic to previously recorded Camcorder or VCR footage -
LCD Televisions 23-Inches and Smaller - Best 23-Inch and Smaller LCD Flat Panel Televisions
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Friday, June 15, 2007
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Looking for an LCD TV that is just the right size for a second room, office, or small apartment. Check out my suggestions in the 23-Inch and smaller category. -
Sound Bars - Digital Sound Projectors - 3-in-1 Speaker Systems - One and Two-Piece Home Theater Systems
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Friday, June 15, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Sound Bars, Digital Sound Projectors, and 3-in-1 Speaker Systems. For those that don't want excessive connecting wires or don't have space for lots of speakers, a simpler alternative to get better ..