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CES: Toshiba Announces New HD-A20 1080p HD-DVD Player: $599

Jan 7, 2007 by Chris Boylan

In the ongoing battle for market share of next generation DVD technology, Toshiba’s latest blow is a Full HD 1080P resolution HD-DVD player for under $600.

News and Show Reports

Toshiba Next Gen HD-DVD Player to Feature Silicon Optix HQV Chip

Jan 3, 2007 by Chris Boylan

As if 1080p output and HDMI 1.3 support were not enough, now we learn that Toshiba’s upcoming HD-XA2 HD-DVD player will include the Silicon Optix HQV processor for upconversion of standard DVDs to near HD quality.

HDTV, Televisions, Projectors

Pioneer PDP-4270HD 42-inch Plasma HDTV Review ★★★★★

Dec 31, 2006 by Chris Boylan

Pioneer remains steadfast as one of the few staunch supporters of plasma television technology while other manufacturers jump ship to the LCD camp. The 42-inch PDP-4270HD 42-inch plasma HDTV stands as a testament to the wisdom of this choice.

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How To

How to Hook Up that Fancy New HDTV – Part III: Calibration

Dec 29, 2006 by Chris Boylan

In our final part of this series, we’ll go into some detail about why your HDTV may not look as good as you expect it to, and what you can do about it.

How To

How to Hook Up that Fancy New HDTV – Part II: The Hook-Up

Dec 29, 2006 by Chris Boylan

In part two of our series on how to hook up your new HDTV, we cover the details on how to connect new and existing components to your HDTV in order to get the best possible picture (and sound) quality.

How To

How To Hook Up That Fancy New HDTV – Part I: The Numbers Game

Dec 26, 2006 by Chris Boylan

OK, so you’ve just brought home a fancy new widescreen flat panel HDTV. It’s got 1080p, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 500 nits of brightness. Now what?

Deals

Deal Alert: Vizio VP42 42-inch plasma HDTV: $599.99 (B stock)

Dec 23, 2006 by Big Picture Big Sound Deal Meister

Vizio’s VP42 plasma HDTV is available in limited quantities this weekend only for a super-low price of $599.99 (refurbished) with a 90-day parts and labor warranty.

HDTV, Televisions, Projectors

Syntax-Brillian Olevia 542i 42-inch LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review ★★★★★

Dec 18, 2006 by Chris Boylan

Syntax-Brillian’s Olevia line of LCD flat panel TVs may be a relative newcomer to the HDTV market, but their aggressive pricing will be likely to catch your attention this holiday shopping season. But can they equal the performance of the more expensive brands?

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HDTV, Televisions, Projectors

Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Home Theater Projector Review ★★★★★

Dec 14, 2006 by Joe Lozito

Panasonic hits it out of the park with the PT-AE1000U, a 1080p home theater projector that’ll make you rethink your own eyesight.

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Speakers

Sharp SD-SP10 Digital Home Theater Dolby Virtual Surround System Review ★★★★★

Dec 1, 2006 by Chris Boylan

Sharp’s new entry into the one-piece virtual surround sound category packs a surprising amount of performance and flexibility into a small inexpensive package.

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Pioneer PDP-4270HD 42-inch Plasma HDTV Review ★★★★★

Syntax-Brillian Olevia 542i 42-inch LCD Flat Panel HDTV Review ★★★★★

Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p Home Theater Projector Review ★★★★★

Sharp SD-SP10 Digital Home Theater Dolby Virtual Surround System Review ★★★★★

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