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Home Toys
August 2005
Mark Sauerwald |
Interlaced Video With the emergence of high definition television formats, and the plasma and LCD progressive displays that take advantage of them, the need for high quality de-interlacing is self-evident.   |
PC World
December 2003
Michael Riggs |
Really Big Shows Got your eye on a supersize digital TV? Should you spring for plasma, LCD, or DLP? What about HDTV? The choices can be daunting, but we can help. |
Home Toys
April 2006
Josh Allen |
Scaling the Sea of HD Misconceptions about 1080p and HD programming certainly make video scaling and processing more relevant as early adopters spend thousands on full HD displays incapable of outputting their golden resolution because of inadequate source material. |
Home Theater
March 2004
Geoffrey Morrison |
Pioneer Elite PRO-1110HD Plasma HDTV For a display to be called an HDTV, it has to have a built-in ATSC tuner. Many of the RPTVs in last month's Face Off were so equipped, but Pioneer's Elite PRO-1110HD is the first plasma we've reviewed that has one. |
Home Theater
October 2006
Gary Merson |
Are You Getting All of the HDTV Resolution You Expected? Round 2 61 new HDTVs undergo deinterlace, aspect ratio, and bandwidth tests. The bad news is that 54% of the HDTVs tested failed. |
PC Magazine
May 16, 2007 |
How to Adapt VGA to DVI Solving the mystery of the black bars that appear above and below the frame on widescreen TVs. |
PC Magazine
August 16, 2007
Robert Heron |
Toshiba 37HL67 REGZA The Toshiba 37HL67 delivers a good-looking picture with HD sources, but common artifacts tainted regular television viewing... Samsung HP-S4273 plasma HDTV... Sony KDS-55A2020... NEC Multeos M46-AVT... etc. |
Home Theater
January 2006
Geoffrey Morrison |
Pioneer PDP-5060HD Plasma HDTV Pioneer is giving Panasonic a run for their money, holding steady on what they do well and improving on what they historically haven't. |
PC Magazine
March 7, 2007
Robert Heron |
Sharp AQUOS LC-52D92U Sharp's HDTV serves up superior image contrast and impressive detail, but its rough treatment of interlaced video lets too many jagged edges taint its picture... Viewsonic N3751w... Vizio GV42L... Samsung LN-S4696D... Sony KDL-40XBR2... |
Home Toys
October 2003
Saboohi & Walsh |
Questions to Ask and Know Before Purchasing a Video Processor Video processors offer distinct quality and performance advantages over the minimal internal processing included with video source equipment and displays. Only a video processor can process and scale a wide variety of input resolutions to the perfect native output displays require. |
Home Theater
August 2001
Kevin Miller |
Marantz PD5010D 50-Inch Plasma HD Monitor Proof that plasma technology is evolving, Marantz's PD5010D plasma display is a solid HD monitor that's perfect for your wall... |
T.H.E. Journal
June 2004 |
Glossary of Audiovisual Terms The following is a primer of terms you'll likely encounter when purchasing projectors, monitors and other presentation products. |
Home Toys
October 2005
Andrew Ghigo |
1080p HDTV Sets With a variety of formats to choose from, things for the HDTV buyer may start to get confusing. Here, the difference between 720p, 1080i, and 1080p HD formats are discussed to help consumers get a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each. |
Home Toys
October 2005
Jason Liao |
Getting the Most out of DVD's on an HDTV Display A DVD collection can represent a sizable investment, both financially and emotionally. That content deserves to look its very best on any type of screen. Buying your HD display is only the first step in fulfilling your big-screen, home theater dreams. |
PC Magazine
March 22, 2006
Robert Heron |
NEC 42XR4 The NEC 42XR4 offers the best picture quality of any 42-inch plasma TV we have seen to date. But its premium price doesn't include any extras... Panasonic TH-42PX50U... Vizio P50 HDM... Brillian 6501mPB... |
Home Theater
February 27, 2005
Darryl Wilkinson |
Anna Morph and Her Silicon (Optix) Enhancement New video scaler/switcher seeks anamorphic lens with wide outlook for hot evening of home theater entertainment. |
Home Theater
January 24, 2003 |
Pioneer 43" Plasma Still Hot On the market for half a year now, Pioneer's 43" Elite PRO-800HD plasma display is still among the best. |
Home Theater
March 12, 2003 |
V Inc.'s 46" Bargain PDP Just a few months after Gateway broke the $3000 barrier for a 42" plasma display panel (PDP), V Inc. has introduced a widescreen 46" unit claimed capable of high-resolution performance -- at a suggested retail of $3999. |
Home Theater
October 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4 LCD Digital Color TV The Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4 LCD Digital Color TV is an excellent flat panel TV. |
Home Theater
November 2006
Geoffrey Morrison |
JVC LT-37X987 LCD HDTV This HDTV has very little motion blur, most likely because of the 120-hertz refresh. That's commendable with an LCD. Otherwise, it's a pretty average performer. |
Home Theater
March 23, 2003 |
Runco VX-5000ci Movie fans with deep resources and a hankering for ultra-quality images should take a look at Runco's VX-5000ci. This DLP projector is built from the ground up to generate stunning 16:9 pictures. |
PC Magazine
March 5, 2009
Robert Heron |
Samsung LN46A850 The Samsung LN46A850 delivers solid picture quality in a slim cabinet design. |
PC Magazine
February 9, 2007
Robert Heron |
LG 50PC1DRA This a 50-inch HD plasma offers the convenience of a built-in DVR, but it spoils the fun with generally unimpressive image quality. |
PC Magazine
March 8, 2007
Robert Heron |
ViewSonic N3751w The N3751w's bright picture delivers an impressive contrast ratio, but its poor treatment of interlaced video made regular TV and 1080i videos appear worse than they should... Vizio GV42L... Samsung LN-S4696D... Sony KDL-40XBR2... |
PC Magazine
January 12, 2007
Robert Heron |
Samsung LN-S4696D This HDTV is a capable LCD that offers many compelling features, but image-quality concerns degrade its appeal in the face of strong competition... Sony KDL-40XBR2... Westinghouse LTV-32w3 HD... Sharp LC-32D40U Aquos... etc. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Putting the "V" in Your AVR Don't make the mistake of thinking that just because you are paying top dollar for your new AVR, you're always going to get top-of-the-line video processing from it. Here's a look at the video processing in today's top AVRs to find out which solutions make the grade. |
Home Theater
December 2007
Adrienne Maxwell |
LCDs From Sony, Samsung, Toshiba & Philips Can 120-hertz technology set LCD free from its motion limitations? |
Home Theater
January 20, 2002 |
Sharp Launches Hi-Def Plasma TVs Plasma screens are still one of the hottest commodities in the video marketplace. Sharp Electronics Corporation has added two new models to its new line of High Definition Plasma Televisions... |
IEEE Spectrum
December 2006
Russell Wintner |
Bits on the Big Screen Computer servers and digital projectors are about to replace the canisters of film and spinning sprockets of the world's movie theaters |
Home Toys
February 2003
Richard Railey |
Projection: Which is the best choice for your needs? When it comes to Home Video Projection there seems to be a compromise between the amount one is willing to spend and the quality available at the right price. DLP, LCD or CRT projectors; what do these terms mean and does the latest buzz mean it is the best? |
Home Theater
December 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Sony BRAVIA KDS-50A3000 SXRD Rear Projection Television There's a lot to like about the Sony KDS-50A3000. |
Home Theater
September 2002
Mike Wood |
Sharp LC-30HV2U LCD TV With the LC-30HV2U LCD TV, the king of LCD brings the skinny to the medium-sized market. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Thomas J. Norton |
LG 42LG60 LCD HDTV With its excellent video processing, fine color, great color adjustability, and good detail, the LG is poised for the LCD wars that rage in the aisles of video retailers. |
Salon.com
September 11, 2001
Roger Ebert |
Movies the way God meant them to be seen What do Fred Astaire's feet, Kirk Douglas' dimple and Willie Wonka's hat have in common? Boneheaded studios and incompetent projectionists are cropping them out of the picture... |
Home Theater
January 2007
Adrienne Maxwell |
Sony KDL-46XBR2 LCD HDTV As prices continue to plunge in this category, this $3,800 46-inch LCD finds itself occupying high-end territory. But does it deliver? |
PC Magazine
December 12, 2006
Robert Heron |
Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2 The Sony KDL-40XBR2 exceeds its predecessor in almost every way. It has more pixels, more digital video inputs, and a lower price, but its treatment of standard-definition video leaves room for improvement. |
Popular Mechanics
January 2009
Glenn Kenny |
Finally, Bring Home the Hollywood Classics in HD With HD discs and downloads now widely available, Hollywood is finally tackling the job of turning film classics into digital masterpieces. |
Home Theater
November 2002
Mike Wood |
Mitsubishi WS-73711 73-Inch HDTV All in all, the WS-73711 is a good television. At the very least, it's a huge one. The set has a few quirks, and you'll want to see if they bother you before you take one of these big boys home. |
Home Theater
July 2003
Kevin Miller |
Marantz VP-12S2 DLP projector Marantz's VP-12S2, the company's top-of-the-line one-chip DLP projector, has a native resolution of 1,280:720 and utilizes the latest Texas Instruments HD2 Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) chip. It's one giant leap closer to CRT. |
Home Toys
April 2005
Terry Coffey |
Projection Screen Tvs 101: How Big? There are several considerations in determining screen size including the room layout and audience. Here are some suggestions for sizing your screen. |
PC Magazine
November 3, 2005
Robert Heron |
Panasonic TH-42PX50U The Panasonic TH-42PX50U is a capable entry-level plasma television that provides impressive imagery when displaying DVD video, but it lacks the resolution required to show the finer details of HDTV... Pioneer PDP-5050HD |
Home Theater
November 12, 2002 |
Zenith's New HT Products New digital set-top boxes, LCD monitors and a new 37" plasma display panel. The P37W24 is the first for Zenith in this screen size. |
Home Theater
May 2002
Chris Chiarella |
Samsung Your PC in HD This Samsung flat-panel multimedia monitor raises the bar on the high end... |
IEEE Spectrum
June 2007
Tekla S. Perry |
Sizing Up Your LCD TV Picture quality is fast replacing size and cost as the main competitive feature of LCD television displays. Here's a guide to choosing the right one. |
PC Magazine
October 4, 2006
Robert Heron |
42-inch Philips Flat HDTV (42PF9831D/37) The Philips Flat HDTV (42PF9831D/37) grabs the viewer's attention with its colorful surround lighting system, but this HDTV's image quality was mediocre compared with other similarly sized displays I've seen. |
PC Magazine
November 29, 2006
Robert Heron |
LG 42LB1DRA The LG 42LB1DRA is an attractively styled 42-inch LCD HDTV that incorporates a high-def DVR, but its disappointing contrast ratio and other image-quality concerns detract from an otherwise appealing design. |
Home Theater
May 2002
Kevin Miller |
InFocus ScreenPlay 110 One-Chip DLP Projector If you're on a tight budget but desire a big front-projection home theater, the ScreenPlay 110 is certainly worth a serious look... |
Home Toys
February 2006
Gregg Cannon |
Can Media Centers do HDTV? One of the most common questions we receive and one of the most confusing one to explain is whether or not Media Centers can "do" HDTV. The answer is yes and no. Let's take a closer look. |
Home Theater
September 2001
Ron Williams |
Philips 34PW9815 34-Inch HD Monitor The wait could be over for those who are in the market for a small CRT HD monitor... |
Home Theater
November 2003
Mark Fleischmann |
Panasonic PT-L300U LCD Projector Some of the most affordable front projectors are coming from the pro divisions of well-known companies. Want to pay around $2,000 for an LCD projector? Consider the Panasonic PT-L300U. |
