Entries from December 30th, 2006

What Retailers Don’t Tell You About Microdisplay Rear Projectors (RPTVs)

December 30th, 2006 · 21 Comments · Microdisplay Rear Projection

Microdisplay describes a group made up of HDTV display formats types. The HD Guru explains how they work and describes the differences between the three competing microdisplay technologies. What is it? A Microdisplay is a device or chip smaller than a 1 inch diagonal found inside all lamp- driven projection HDTVs. The device(s) creates all [...]

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Setting Up Your New HDTV

December 25th, 2006 · 95 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, Microdisplay Rear Projection, Plasma

If Santa delivered a new HDTV to your home today, use this list to help get your HDTV up, running and looking good. Please read the owner’s manual before proceeding. 1) Get it ready If it is flat, (LCD or Plasma) the HDTV may need attachment to its table stand (if you’re not wall mounting [...]

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HDTV Lies, False Claims and Nonsense Part 2

December 22nd, 2006 · 17 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, Microdisplay Rear Projection, Plasma

Item 3- Resolution Resolution is defined as how much fine detail can be captured and displayed. The Claim HDTV is far sharper than standard 35mm motion picture film. Top name actors’ faces look flawless when seen at your local movie theater but appear dreadful in HDTV. Why? Movie film can’t resolve the wrinkles, acne scars, [...]

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HDTV Lies, False Claims and Nonsense

December 18th, 2006 · 41 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, Microdisplay Rear Projection, Plasma, Reference Materials

Shopping for an HDTV can be a confusing and bewildering experience. The HD Guru is here to help. For the past eight years he has come across many lies, false claims and utter nonsense regarding HDTV. This propaganda has been spread by manufacturers and many “so called” tech journalists. Here is part one of The [...]

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The HD Guru Picks The Worst HDTVs

December 14th, 2006 · 34 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, Plasma

This article is designed to serve as a warning to all shoppers seeking the lowest priced HDTVs. The store’s bargain price leader may really be a poor quality high definition television making lousy pictures. The HD Guru looked for the stinkers that stood out at his local big box retailer. All the sets listed below [...]

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