Lechner Distance: The Number You Need to Know Before Buying an HDTV
Bernard Lechner is an award winning television engineer. At RCA he was heavily involved in the development of HDTV. Lechner researched the typical distance between a viewer and their television screen by taking measurements in many American homes. The median distance complied from all his…
Will A Line Conditioner Improve Your Image?
The HD Guru’s readers have asked for the real story on power line conditioners. Are they really needed with an HDTV? Do they provide a sharper picture as some salesmen claim? How well do they protect the TV in case of a lightening strike or…
Chicago Tribune Asks The HD Guru
Below is an intervew of the HD Guru by Kevin Hunt appearing in the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers around the country this week. Kevin asked questions about my favorite subject. OUR A/V GUY Up close and personal with HDTV expert By Kevin Hunt Tribune…
Are You Getting All the Resolution You are Paying For? More Tests
In the November 2006 issue of Home Theater Magazine the HD Guru tested 61 new HDTVs using the 1080i HDTV format that most of the HDTV channels use (including CBS, NBC, CW, MTV HD, and Wealth HD), as well as the current HD DVD and…
LCD vs. Plasma- The Pros and Cons
Large screen high-definition flat panels make the top ten list in “must purchase†surveys this year-and for good reason. They bring a Jetsons-like future to the present, with the best models delivering bright, clear, sharp high-definition pictures with deep colors and rich life like sound,…
HD Guru Basics: About HDTV Resolution
Resolution is one of the most misunderstood HDTV topics. Here are the basics. Item 1- Resolution: One Term, Two Meanings When you see the term “HDTV resolution†it will be referring to one of two types: Broadcast resolution or a display’s “native resolutionâ€Â. Item 2…
What Retailers Don’t Want You To Know About HDMI Cables
If you’re planning to buy a upconverting DVD player, PlayStation 3 or high def tuner for your HDTV this holiday, expect the salesman to say you’ll need an HDMI cable to make the connection. The upconverting DVD player will cost as little as $70, but…
HD Guru’s Top Holiday Picks for Flat Panel HDTVs
The HD GURU has chosen the best HDTVs to purchase based upon performance and features. The choices have been broken down by technology: LCD flat panel and Plasma panels. All products have earned a 5 Heart HD Guru rating. The HD Guru Rating System HD…
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