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PC World
June 2003
Michael Gowan |
The Entertainers New media-savvy PCs aim to replace your TV, VCR, and stereo. We test six models -- plus upgrades that turn any PC into a living-room powerhouse.   |
PC Magazine
July 5, 2006
Robert Heron |
Samsung BD-P1000 A stylish and capable DVD player that unleashes the full capabilities of the Blu-ray format. Unfortunately, the initial Blu-ray titles are a reminder that there are lots of older films that need some TLC before they will look great in HD. |
PC Magazine
December 17, 2007
Jeremy A. Kaplan |
Philips Prestigo SRM7500 With the release of the SRM7500, Philips claims the title of being the first to ship a Windows SideShow-capable remote... Bose Companion 5 Multimedia speaker system... Boston Acoustics TVee Model 2... Samsung BD-P1000... |
PC Magazine
April 4, 2007
Robert Heron |
Toshiba HD-XA2 The HD-XA2 improves upon its predecessor in almost every way, yet regular DVD videos still exhibit too many jagged edges... Toshiba HD-A1... Samsung BD-P1000... |
Home Theater
August 2007
Darryl Wilkinson |
Onkyo TX-SR605 A/V Receiver Behind its average-looking facade lies a feature and performance package that should put the Onkyo TX-SR605 on the short list of anyone who's currently in the market for a mid-priced AV receiver. |
Home Toys
February 2005 |
HDMI -- Smaller Connector, Bigger Options While HDMI clearly has the more robust feature set, whether you invest in either HDMI or DVI connectivity, you will have made a sure step into the future. |
Popular Mechanics
February 2010
Glenn Derene |
The Cable Guide: Know Your Computer and TV Wires The different wires that are needed for your home entertainment equipment are listed here. |
Home Theater
October 2007
Kim Wilson |
Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH AV Receiver The Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH AV receiver is a a worthy choice for any small to moderate sized home theater. |
PC Magazine
May 17, 2006 |
Laptop Output to HDTV Get your laptop screen to display on your HDTV with HDMI input. |
PC Magazine
February 15, 2006
Loyd Case |
Build It: A Homemade Media Center PC Build an MCE PC of your own and learn how to choose the parts for a custom project that's uniquely yours. |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2007
Dan Bloom |
Hear More With Silicon Image The new HDMI 1.3 specification should improve both video and audio for movie lovers. Investors, Silicon Image is in the right place at the right time. |
PC Magazine
January 13, 2004 |
Family-Room Toys for Grown-Ups Reviews of two media-centric computers (from ASUS and Gateway) that look more like stereo components than PCs, an SMC wireless media receiver, as well as two set-top recorders (from Gateway and TiVo) that help ensure you won't miss a minute of your favorite shows |
Home Theater
March 2006
Adrienne Maxwell |
Toshiba 32HLX95 LCD HDTV In all, the 32HLX95 is a versatile LCD that can accommodate a variety of audio/video systems, lighting conditions, and spatial needs, although it's best suited for someone looking for an all-in-one solution. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kim Wilson |
Denon AVR-888 A/V Receiver If you are on a budget and can get by with the limited two HDMI's, Denon AVR-888 A/V receiver may be exactly what you've been looking for. |
Home Theater
February 2007
Chris Chiarella |
Denon DVD-1930CI Disc Player This player manages to deliver those key features that would max out the quality of standard DVD, while keeping SACD and DVD-Audio alive and well, too. |
Home Theater
January 2008
Kim Wilson |
Sony STR-DA4300ES A/V Receiver The STR-DA4300ES is definitely a product for the high-definition generation providing all the key features you'll need to enjoy music and movies in full high-definition video and audio. |
PC Magazine
July 1, 2003
Bill Howard |
Build a Home Entertainment PC You don't have to spend a fortune to create a home entertainment PC. A few basic enhancements are all you need. |
Home Toys
April 2004 |
High-Definition (HDTV) and Digital (DTV) Television Connection and Cabling DVI is currently the format of choice for professional installers, favored for its ability to carry and deliver uncompressed digital video resolutions up to 1080i. |
Home Theater
May 2005
Adrienne Maxwell |
Sony DVP-NS975V DVD/SACD Player Sony's DVP-NS975V is very easy to set up and use, and provides good performance through both the component and HDMI outputs. |
Home Theater
November 2004
Chris Chiarella |
Alienware DHS-321 PC A well-built, cleverly designed, and powerful PC that offers all of the options that both home theater and computing buffs would expect, although some rough edges might not yet make this pricey box an ideal fit for the living room. |
PC World
March 27, 2007
Jacobi et al. |
High-Def Video Superguide Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD are here. Who makes the best next-generation movie player? |
PC Magazine
September 13, 2006
Don Labriola |
Battle of the New DVDs Next-generation DVD technology has finally arrived. But which format will work better for you: Blu-ray or HD DVD? |
Home Theater
December 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
LG Electronics Super Blu BH200 Multi Format HD Disc Player The LG Electronics Super Blu BH200 Multi Format HD Disc Player offers the convenience of one machine that will play all the most widely available SD and HD video discs. |
Home Theater
July 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray Player Judged purely as a DVD/CD/Blu-ray player, the Sony is a sure winner. |
| AskMen.com |
6 HDTV-Friendly A/V Receivers Receivers designed to maximize the high-definition digital power of your system. Onkyo TX-NR1000... JVC RX-D702... Yamaha RX-V4600... Sony STR-DA7100ES... Denon AVR-3806... Pioneer VSX-72TXV... |
Home Theater
November 2006
Adrienne Maxwell |
Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma HDTV, SA-XR57 A/V Receiver, DMR-EH55 DVR/DVD Recorder, and SB-TP100 Speaker System When utilized to its fullest, HDMI can offer the best of both worlds: uncompressed audio and video signals and intelligent, two-way communication over a single cable. |
PC Magazine
December 15, 2009
Tim Gideon |
Insignia NS-BRDVD3 With its low price, strong Blu-ray picture quality, and Netflix streaming, the Insignia NS-BRDVD3 is a steal... LG BD370 Network Blu-ray disc player... LG BD390 Network Blu-ray disc player... Panasonic DMP-BD60... Samsung BD-P1600... etc. |
Home Theater
September 2008
Kris Deering |
Shades of Blu Here's a look at three current Blu-ray players that cover a wide price and feature spectrum. Hopefully, this will help you make an informed decision before you wade into the Blu waters. |
PC Magazine
April 13, 2010
John R. Delaney |
Samsung BD-C6500 Samsung's BD-C6500 offers more interactive and connectivity features than other Blu-ray players in its class, and it delivers stunning high-definition picture quality... Sharp BD-HP52U... Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray player... etc. |
PC Magazine
March 8, 2010
John R. Delaney |
LG BD570 The BD570 delivers a beautiful HD picture and is loaded with cool features... Samsung's BD-C6500... Sharp's BD-HP52U... BDP-S570 Blu-ray player... Sony PlayStation 3... Nintendo DSi portable game system... |
Home Toys
October 2004
Tom Grounds |
Home Theater Project: Media Room Finding the right place for everything in your home theater system. |
PC Magazine
April 5, 2007
Robert Heron |
LG Super Blu Player (BH100) LG delivers the first set-top player that supports HD DVD and Blu-ray movies. |
Home Theater
December 2007
Kim Wilson |
Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector The Yamaha YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector is a simple solutions to the typical monolith speaker. |
PC Magazine
May 20, 2008
Tim Gideon |
Netflix Player by Roku This Roku player streams movies from your Netflix queue straight to your television sans PC... Canon Realis X700 LCoS projector... NEC VT800 projector... Boston Acoustics' TVee Model 2 home theater speaker system... etc. |
PC Magazine
June 12, 2006
Cheng & Kobin |
Toshiba Qosmio G35-AV650 Toshiba's Qosmio G35-AV650 is a great laptop, but its HD-DVD player has some hiccups... Olive Musica CD Player... |
Home Theater
September 2007
Darryl Wilkinson |
Sony STR-DA3300ES AV Receiver The Sony STR-DA3300ES AV receiver is the standard that all other receiver makers should aspire to. |
PC Magazine
May 11, 2004
Loyd Case |
ADS HDUP-1500 HDTV UpConverter The HDUP-1500 is cheaper than the competition and has many features, but image quality may disappoint. |
Home Toys
June 2005 |
Connectivity Basics: Quick Guide to TV Video Inputs Here is a quick rundown of the basic inputs available, from lowest in image output quality to the best of the bunch. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Denon DVD-2500BTCI Blu-ray Player Denon's first Blu-ray offering is among the first players to support Picture-in-Picture Bonus View interactivity and is also the first entirely digital Blu-ray player we've seen. |
Home Toys
April 2004
Michael Weizer |
Connectivity Keeping Up - High-Definition Multimedia Interface The HDMI interface is an all-digital interface, eliminating the signal degradation that occurs in the signal conversion process. It combines both audio and video into a single, compact interface. |
PC Magazine
December 17, 2008
John R. Delaney |
ViewSonic N2201w The ViewSonic N2201w is a versatile hybrid HDTV/Monitor featuring a built-in DVD player and an assortment of multimedia connections. |
PC Magazine
June 22, 2009
Robert Heron |
LG BD390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player LG's BD390 Blu-ray player offers speedy disc handling and a superb set of multimedia features. |
Home Theater
March 2005
Chris Chiarella |
Sony PlayStation 2, Intel Pentium 4 Processor, and Intel D915GAV Desktop Board Redesigned PlayStation 2's features a jaw-droppingly slender form factor... 3.6-gigahertz Pentium 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology to more-efficiently allocate the processor's resources on multiple programs running simultaneously... |
Home Theater
December 2007
Thomas J. Norton |
Panasonic DMP-BD30 Profile 1.1 Blu-ray Player HD video on a packaged disc is the most important video development of the new millennium, and no player does it any better than this one. |
PC Magazine
October 27, 2006
Joel Santo Domingo |
Niveus Media Center Rainier Edition With the Niveus Media Center Rainer Edition 750 HD DVD in your living room, you'll love staying in on rainy days. |
AskMen.com
March 13, 2001
Peter Richmond |
Buying The Best Home Theater If you're going to buy a home theater system, do it right the first time. Is it really worth the expense and trouble of shopping around? Yes... |
PC Magazine
January 11, 2011
Delaney & Gideon |
Bose VideoWave Entertainment System The Bose VideoWave delivers the best sound and picture combination that money can buy. |
Home Theater
June 2007
Geoffrey Morrison |
Blu-ray and HD DVD Face Off A comparison of Blu-ray and HD DVD players includes a look at models from Toshiba, Panasonic and LG. |
Home Toys
April 2006 |
Tips and Tricks for Using Your Media Center in the Living Room Install: Tip 1 -- Additional Software... Tip 2 -- Online Spotlight... Tip 3 -- Be Prepared... etc. |
Home Theater
October 2001
Kevin Miller |
Switching Hits How do you get both the 480p signal from the progressive-scan DVD player and the component video HD signal from your set-top box into your TV at the same time? A component video switcher is the answer... |
