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Onkyo Announces HDMI-switching Home Theater Receiver for Under $300 (TX-SR505)

Apr 13, 2007 by Chris Boylan

In a price-busting move, Onkyo announces a new home theater receiver that supports HDMI video switching and built-in automatic speaker calibration for under $300.

Deals

Deal Alert: Samsung 1080P LCD and DLP HDTV – Blowout Pricing

Apr 12, 2007 by Big Picture Big Sound Deal Meister

OneCall is blowing out their existing inventory of Samsung Full HD 1080p LCD and DLP HDTVs at substantial discounts. Sale ends 4/15 or while supplies last.

News and Show Reports

Toshiba Sues Memorex, Daewoo, jWin, Others for DVD Patent Infringement

Apr 9, 2007 by Chris Boylan

DVD technology pioneer Toshiba is suing 17 companies for manufacturing DVD players without a license. So that’s why those Chinese DVD players are so cheap!

Blu-ray, DVD Players

Toshiba HD-XA2 HD-DVD Player (Update: v 2.7 Firmware) Review ★★★★★

Apr 3, 2007 by Chris Boylan

Toshiba follows up the success of their first generation HD-DVD players with a second generation player that produces some of the highest quality images we’ve seen, both from standard definition and high definition discs. (Updated 11/07 with version 2.7 firmware information).

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Media Players, HTPC

Mvix MX-760HD Wireless Multimedia Player Review ★★★★★

Apr 1, 2007 by Joe Lozito

For those of you not ready to take the plunge into a Media Center PC, you have a near-perfect alternative in the Mvix HD Multimedia Player.

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News and Show Reports

Panasonic Announces 1080p Plasma HDTV Pricing: $2499 and Up

Mar 31, 2007 by Chris Boylan

In that other format war, Panasonic strikes a powerful blow against LCD flat panel-makers, with full HD 1080p plasma models starting at $2499.

Ask The Expert

Can a Projector with no HDMI input (only component video) Still Do HDTV?

Mar 31, 2007 by Chris Boylan

A reader writes in asking if there’s any chance he can enjoy high definition movies on HD-DVD or Blu-Ray Disc if his projector has only component video inputs (no HDMI or DVI).

Deals

Deal Alert: Panasonic TH-50PX600U 50-inch plasma: $1824.97 delivered

Mar 31, 2007 by Big Picture Big Sound Deal Meister

As Panasonic prepares to ship its 2007 line of plasma sets, last year’s models are available at blow-out pricing, while supplies last, including the top of the line TH-50PX600U for $1824.97 delivered.

News and Show Reports

Arcade Classic Dragon’s Lair Coming to Blu-Ray Disc

Mar 26, 2007 by Chris Boylan

Old meets new as the arcade classic ‘Dragon’s Lair,’ the first arcade game to feature film-quality animation, comes to Blu-Ray Disc on April 9th. It will be one of the first titles to fully exploit the BD-Java interactivity functions of the format.

News and Show Reports

The Matrix Trilogy Comes to High Definition (HD-DVD/Blu-Ray Disc)

Mar 25, 2007 by Chris Boylan

‘The Matrix’ in high definition is almost upon us, with ‘Complete’ and ‘Ultimate’ editions hitting the street on HD-DVD May 22, and on Blu-ray Disc later this year.

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