Once and for all, we will try and demystify Blue Ray Technology for the masses, explaining what Blu-ray Disc is and why it rocks.
A reader writes in asking if it’s possible to purchase his own high definition cable set top box, in order to avoid having to rent one from his local cable company.
A reader writes in asking whether he can plug his DISH Network DVR and Sony Blu-ray player into his receiver for surround sound but still get TV sound when the receiver is off.
A new HDTV owner writes in asking whether she really needs to spring for an upgraded HD package for her DIRECTV service in order to get a good picture from her new television.
A reader writes in asking what the difference is between Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD and how do upconverting DVD players figure into the mix?
A reader asks whether it’s worth buying a Blu-ray Disc player for an older widescreen rear projection analog HDTV that lacks HDMI or DVI inputs.
A reader writes in asking for help in connecting her PC to her new LCD HDTV. Should she use DVI to HDMI or VGA?
If I had a nickel for every time a reader or friend asked me what HDMI cable to buy, I’d use those nickels to buy an affordable (but high performance) HDMI cable.
A frantic reader writes in asking what to do when his kids use his Wii Sports game disc as a frisbee, rendering it completely unplayable.
A reader writes in asking why regular TV programs look so bad on his dad’s HDTV and what, if anything, can be done about it.
