Tru3D Active-to-Passive 3D Polarizer Add-on Review
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…
How and Why You Need to Get You Old TV Recycled
So you just bought a new flat panel to replace your old television. Before you throw that old TV into the local dump, you should be aware of how many toxic materials are in it, especially old-style cathode ray tube (CRT) sets. Picture tubes contain…
Black Boxes Convert Any 2D HDTV to 3D and More – CEDIA Part II
In a small booth at CEDIA a new exhibitor called 3D Now showed devices they claim will convert any 1080p display to a Full HD 3D TV. The first device is designed to be used with flat panels or projectors with the aid of active…
CEDIA 2011: New 3D HDTV and 4K Projection
Last week the Custom Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) held its annual trade show in Indianapolis. The event shrank considerably from previous years with only Sony, JVC, Elite (at Pioneer’s space) and Samsung consumer TVs. Panasonic had its pro division on site displaying its new front…
Where NOT to Buy an HDTV – The 10 Biggest Perils of Picking the Wrong Dealer
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…
Are you really watching HD on your HDTV? Maybe not.
A recent survey by Nielson found that 56% of US households have at least one HDTV. They also found that the vast majority of total viewing is still standard definition. The reasons for this are multi-fold, but one big contributor is that many who own…
HDTV Projection Screens – The Good, the Bad, and the Lumpy
A few days ago I wrote an article espousing the virtues of front projection. I am an unabashed fan and hopelessly biased towards PJs. But to get the best performance out of a projector, you’re going to need a screen. And this is the point…
HDTV Projectors are Awesome
If you love movies. And I mean really love movies, a tiny little TV just won’t suffice. By “tiny” I mean anything below 65-inches. To get that true cinematic experience with Blu-ray and even TV, you need a projector. Of course, there are a few…
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