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Home Theater Term of the Week - Bitstream
A Bitstream refers to binary bits of information (1's and 0's) transferred from one device to another.
However, in Home Theater applications, Bitstream refers to a digitally-encoded Dolby Digital or... Panasonic Partners with Best Buy For 3D Plasma Television Launch
Home Theater 3D product announcements continue to roll in as Panasonic becomes the latest to release its 3D TV product line into the U.S. market. Touting faster image response times,... Money Saving Tip: Buying Refurbished Products - What You Need To Know
Spring is almost here, and it is a great time to buy home theater and consumer electronics products. This is the time of year when manufacturers begin to flood store... Question of the Week: What is the Difference Between Digital TV and HDTV?
The impact of the 2009 DTV transition, HDTV, and the introduction of Blu-ray Disc has changed the television viewing landscape, making TV buying decisions for consumers more complex. This has... RealNetworks Forced to Stop Selling DVD Copying Software
The movie studios have struck another blow against those consumers that like to make back-up copies of their DVDs. Under pressure, RealNetworks has decided to stop selling its popular, but... Panasonic Sued Over Plasma Black Level Issue
In an earlier report, it was revealed that Black Levels on some Panasonic Plasma TVs were decreasing rapidly over time, enough so that it has been noticeable by some owners.... HDMI Specification Upgraded for 3D TV Broadcast Formats
HDMI Licensing, the organization charged with administering HDMI specifications, has formally announced an enhancement to the HDMI 1.4 specification, labeled HDMI 1.4a, to accommodate formats to be used for 3D... Sharp AQUOS LC-46LE700UN 46-inch LCD TV with LED Backlight - Product of the Week
The LC-46LE700UN is part of Sharp's new line of LCD TVs that utilize LED backlight technology. The LC-46LE700UN has a 46-inch 16x9 screen with a native pixel resolution of 1920x1080... Pioneer Adds Budget-Priced 3D Compatible Home Theater Receivers
Pioneer has announced two new budget-priced home theater receivers with several advanced features. The VSX-520-K ($229) and VSX-820-K ($299), both feature the following: 5.1 Channel amplification, HDMI 1.4 (3D compatible)... TIVO Adds Internet Streaming
In an effort to keep up with the rapidly changing home entertainment landscape, TIVO has announced its latest DVR incarnation: TIVO Premiere. In addition to its popular user interface and...
Incentives for Proper Home Theater Lighting One of the most crucial elements to consider in building a home theater system is also one of the most over-looked. The lighting used in the room has an incredible effect on the movie viewing experience. It can make the difference between a... Click here to read...
LCD Television: The Future's Standard in Home Theater LCD televisions are incredible, space-saving appliances. LCDs possess extremely thin, flat screens that can be mounted on a stant or even hung on a wall in your family or entertainment room. In the case of the latter, hanging an LCD television on a... Click here to read...
Home Theater's 3 Ugly Secrets Revealed
Secret #1: WHAT YOU BUY TODAY WILL BE OBSOLETE TOMORROW, IF IT ISN'T ALREADY.
What you should do about it:
Don't sweat it. Just read what you can before you buy to educate yourself so you don't make a terrible mistake. If you shop wisely, you... Click here to read...
