Every TV has one: a button that zooms in on the picture, or changes the aspect ratio. Sometimes called View Mode, Format, Size, Zoom, or something similar, these modes have a variety of names, but all have the same purpose. In reality most of the time there is only one “correct” mode, the other modes [...]
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Is Your HDTV Under Performing? Here’s a Fix
May 11th, 2012 · 3 Comments · 3D HDTV, DLP, Laser HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, OLED, Plasma
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Which HDTV Specs Matter? Meaningful and Meaningless Numbers
February 29th, 2012 · 11 Comments · DLP, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, OLED, Plasma
Shopping for a TV these days involves a barrage of numbers: contrast ratios, refresh rates, viewing angles, and more. Quite often, these numbers are meaningless, and offer little value to the consumer. In some cases, the specs may offer some benefit, but are impossible to compare across different brands. This guide will help you sort [...]
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Samsung Settles HDTV Lawsuit- Millions Afffected
February 23rd, 2012 · 1 Comment · DLP, LCD Flat Panel, News, Plasma
Samsung, the leading seller of HDTVs in the US settled a class action lawsuit this month. The affected class covers over 7 million owners of Samsung HDTVs (including plasma, LCD and DLPs) made from 2006 through 2008. Samsung agreed to provide free inspections, free repairs (if needed) and reimburse owners of these out of warranty [...]
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CES 2012 Sharp’s HDTV Line
January 9th, 2012 · 1 Comment · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, DLP, Front Projection, LED LCD Flat Panels, News
Sharp’s new models are big as the company continues to migrate its image and marketing to be known as “the big screen HDTV maker”. Sharp brings to CES five new series topping out with an 80-Inch 3D Smart TV. Read on for details.
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What You Really Need To Know About HDTV But Didn’t Ask
December 19th, 2011 · No Comments · 3D HDTV, DLP, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
Whether you’re trying to decide which HDTV to purchase, how to get the best deal or how to hook-up and set a new HDTV for the best image, we have all the answers to these issues and more. Below find holiday advice on all things HD.
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Setting Up Your New HDTV
November 28th, 2011 · No Comments · 3D HDTV, Blu-ray Discs, DLP, Front Projection, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
(Above:The brightness and contrast setup patterns from Disney’s WOW Blu-ray) If you haven’t adjusted the settings on your new HDTV, you’re not getting its full performance By eye or with a Blu-ray setup disc, having an understanding of what each picture control does is crucial to getting the best picture. With a Goldilocks-esque “just right” [...]
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Tru3D Active-to-Passive 3D Polarizer Add-on Review
November 21st, 2011 · 9 Comments · 3D HDTV, DLP, Front Projection
Lets say you into 3D. Lets also say you think active shutter glasses are the work of the devil. Well Tru3D has a solution for you: a converter that turns any 3D projector requiring active shutter glasses into a 3D that only requires cheap passive 3D glasses, plus all the brightness benefits that go along [...]
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Where NOT to Buy an HDTV – The 10 Biggest Perils of Picking the Wrong Dealer
August 24th, 2011 · 3 Comments · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, DLP, Front Projection, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
You did your research, checked the reviews, the viewing distance chart, and our article on how to avoid what the biggest mistakes people make when choosing a HDTV (link). Now that you’ve decided on the right set, it’s time to find the right dealer. Brick and mortar or on-line, we’ll look at both. We’ll also [...]
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