A low budget streaming media home theater, should you re-lamp or just buy a new projector bulb, more on the missing picture-in-picture and new Blu-ray releases!
What happened to Picture in Picture? Brandon wants amazing picture quality and no silly extras like Wi-Fi or Apps (is that even possible?). They really screwed up Footloose, and New Blu-ray Picks for September 27th, 2011.
Steve wants a professionally built Home Theater PC, who would we pick to build one for us? @domcorriveau needs a home theater in a box, preferably for under $400. We've got one for under $300. Robert reviews Samsung's best plasma HDTV yet, the 51" PN-D8000, and our picks from the new Blu-ray releases!
New HDTV? Robert Heron walks you through the settings you should fix to make sure it looks its best! Star Wars and Citizen Kane released on Blu-ray. (At least Orson Welles didn't screw up Kane.) Can you use CableCARD Tuner with Media Center, or just Media Center Extender?
It's OK, you can buy the less expensive 60Hz HDTV! CableCARD Without Opening Your Computer: Robert's got Ceton's new InfiniTV 4 USB CableCARD Tuner in house and a review of the new Scarface Blu-ray.
Robert loves SpectraCal's CalMAN software... he reviews their new $300 M2 Colorimeter. Our picks from the latest Blu-ray releases. 10 hours of 3D every day: We're talking 2012 London Olympics!
I was going to get Hulu Plus, but now it's for sale. Should I skip it? Is this old HDMI cable only good for 720p, or can I just plug it into my 1080p HDTV? Blu-ray picks for August 23rd, 2011. Why does my computer think my HDTV is 1366x768 and not 720p or 1080p?
Thought you couldn't play Blu-ray disks on OS X? Guess again: Macgo just released a media player that does a lot more than Blu-ray! The Big Lebowski: Robert Heron's Favorite Movie is finally out on Blu-ray!
Did they make the DVD SD just to make the Blu-ray look better? What's the SD Slot on the Roku 2 Box used for? Why we're disappointed with Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Our Picks From the Blu-ray releases for August 9th, 2011.
We review the gorgeous Samsung D8000, explain how to avoid judder with upconverted DVDs, and Walmart.com adds VUDU streaming! Plus our favorite Blu-ray releases for July 26, 2011
Does maxing your HDTV's backlight ruin picture quality? What does it mean if a 1024x768 HDTV supports "Full HD"? Samsung BD-D6700 and LG BD670 Blu-ray players reviewed by Robert Heron.
We have bargain HDTVs, advice on choosing between PS3 and Xbox, the new lineup of Denon AV receivers, and our favorite Blu-ray releases for June 28th, 2011!
We explain infinite HDMI, show you how to get the best surround sound from your speakers, and bring you our favorite Blu-ray releases of June 14th, 2011!
Do Ceton tuner cards work overseas? Which browser is best for surfing the web from the couch? We list our favorite apps on the Samsung Smart TVs! Our favorite Blu-ray releases for May 24th, 2011! And much more!
We review moderately priced edge lit LCD HDTVs from Panasonic and Samsung, discuss if 21:9 ultra-widescreen HDTVs create new zooming problems with your favorite TV shows and movies, and our favorite Blu-ray releases for May 17th, 2011!
DVD sales are down and Google TV 2.0 is coming! What type of floor is best for a home theater: wood or carpet? All you need to know about dimmable backlight zones, and finding the most accurate hardware specs! Our favorite new Blu-ray releases for May 10th, 2011!
We review JVC's 3D-Enabled DLA-X3 Procision Projector, run down what's on our TVs at home, bring you tips on mounting a projector from the ceiling, and list our favorite Blu-ray releases for April 12th, 2011!
What exactly is anamorphic, anyway? Should I buy that new Blu-ray movie now, or wait for the collector's edition in a few months? And our favorite Blu-ray releases for April 5th, 2011!
Does Apple's Digital AV Adapter do a decent job getting HDMI HD Video off the iPhone? Robert's benchmarked Optoma's HD180 Projector, and we talk about our favorite Blu-ray releases for March 29th, 2011!
We get hands on with Digital Projection's M-Vision Cine 230 projector, look through Samsung's list of pricing and availability for their 2011 gadgets, and feature our favorite Blu-ray releases for March 22, 2011!
Projector bulbs are expensive, but we explain why they're a necessary evil. Wondering how to best stream Blu-ray discs? Plus, our featured new Blu-ray releases for March 15, 2011!
What The iPad 2 Means For HD Lovers. Whose Fail Is It: The Broadcaster Or The Satellite Provider? Can I Get A Matte HDTV? Our Featured Blu-ray Releases for March 8th, 2011!
Remote Potato on your iPhone can control your HTPC from ANYWHERE and streams your recorded content, too! Is the sweet spot a bit small for your home theater? Let's fix that center channel! Plus the new releases for January 25th, 2011!
We interview the CTO of DTS and talk surround sound. One viewer asks why can't I find an HDTV that doesn't include Internet connectivity. And the new Blu-ray releases for January 18th, 2011.
Robert found the Best HD Projectors at CES: JVC. Samsung, LG and Vizio had great new HDTVS. And Robert uncovers possibly the best passive 3D HDTV you haven't heard about!
Robert found the Best HD Projectors at CES: JVC. Samsung, LG and Vizio had great new HDTVS. And Robert uncovers possibly the best passive 3D HDTV you haven't heard about!
Is Best Buy's HDTV Calibration worth the price or just money down the drain? Our top picks for Blu-ray releases in 2010 and the new Blu-ray releases for Jan 4th 2011
We review Samsung's first 3D HDTV, the 8000 series. Are DLP HDTVs dead? Can you hear the difference between DTS and Dolby Digital? And the new Blu-ray releases for December 21st, 2010!
We review Panasonic's first LED LCD: the TC-L42D2. Can I get HBO without a cable or satellite subscription? The new Blu-ray releases for December 14th, 2010!
Want a no-limits DVR to record all your favorite shows on cable? Robert Heron talks recording four channels of HDTV simultaneously and why the Ceton InfiniTV 4 is the ultimate HTPC CableCARD adapter! Plus the Blu-ray releases for December 7th, 2010!
We review Sharp's 52" 52LE820UN and find out if that fourth yellow pixel delivers better HDTV quality, and deliver you the new releases for November 30th, 2010.
What is the best PS3 audio output? How do you get around HDCP restrictions? Is an infinite contrast ratio real? And the new Blu-ray releases for November 23rd, 2010!
