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Friday, May 29
Netflix-compatible video devices compared
CA As with their standalone Blu-ray players, LG and Samsung have also built Netfix compatibility into their 2009 Blu-ray home theater systems. We haven't reviewed any of these systems yet, but we expect the Netflix functionality to be identical to what's ...
Wednesday, May 27
Sountina NSA-PF1: Sony's high-end speaker?
CA It's just that I associate Sony speakers with the sort I hear in home-theater-in-a-box systems. You know, little plastic boxes with low-tech drivers. Those speakers can be decent enough, but they're light years away from bona-fide high-end audio ...
Tuesday, May 19
Analyst: Wal-Mart looking to sell Macs
CA The world's largest retailer by revenue is doing a splashy makeover of its tech section, but there are many reasons behind the move: By building up its high-definition TV and Blu-ray home theater offerings, Wal-Mart is looking to pick up where the ...
Friday, May 15
Why I'd still buy plasma over LCD
Plasma continues to be the technology of choice for home theater enthusiasts, sports fans, and consumers desiring a larger screen size. In 2009, we estimate that plasma will account for more than 40 percent of the 50-inch and larger-screen-size sales. ...
Thursday, May 14
How we test:
A custom two-shelf ceiling mount allows A/B testing of front-projection equipment on our 110-inch-wide, DaLite DaMat screen, although most current home theater projector testing takes place off-site at the home of freelancer Kevin Miller, ...
Sony reports $1 billion annual loss
CA Digital distribution will never be accepted because it compresses the hell out of the audio and video quality of the content, which is glaringly terrible if you watch a movie on a decent home theater system. Even if studios offer digi-copies of their ...
Thursday, Jan 29
Review: Pioneer VSX-1018AH light on HDMI inputs, big on the rest
CA - The Pioneer VSX-1018AH is a midrange AV receiver with three HDMI inputs, which may be enough to cover all your home theater gear, but is actually one input ...
