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…
HDTV Seating Distance Chart
Below is the HD Guru HDTV Seating Distance Chart. It is based on human preception of detail. . Sitting at the optimum 720p distance using a 1080p display will yield no improvement in picture quality due to limits of our vision. In other words, if…
Welcome to the HD Guru
HDGuru is your one source for simple information about High Definition Television. As the website grows we will be adding useful features including: News, valuable test data, links to other articles, reviews and reports written by the HD Guru Product Reviews Short concise product reviews…
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