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HD Nation covers the week in High-Definition news, reviews, tips and tricks. Hosts Patrick Norton and Robert Heron will quench the thirst for stunning visuals and the ultimate surround sound by providing everything from reviews of the latest in home theater equipment, the best new Blu-Ray titles... Read More

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Monday, October 18th, 2010 – running time 28:23

Is Ceton's TV Tuner shipping? Should I upgrade my upscaling DVD Player? Top 5 Alaskan movies. Are soundbars a good option for my system? And the Blu-ray releases for October 19th, 2010.

Biggest 3D HDTV Ever! World's Thinnest Bezel! Sony's Google TVs, Stream HD to Your TV Via USB

LG announced the biggest 3D HDTV ever: the 72" 72LEX9, though it won't be available until next year. Samsung has anounced their new 55" Digital Information Display panel, with the world's thinnest bezel. Engadget got hands-on with the remote for Sony's Google TV-powered set. Logitech Harmony launched new apps for Android and iPhone for their upcoming Revue. Veebeam is a new product that sends your computer's screen to your HDTV via wireless USB. Watch the video to see which of these new products could land in your living room.

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Capturing HDMI?

Looking for a TV tuner with HDMI capturing abilities? Watch the video to find out why you'll be hard pressed to find one.

A Special thanks to the sponsor of todayís episode, The United States Air Force

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Top 5 Alaskan Movies in HD

In honor of Alaska Day, we bring you the Top 5 Movies Set In Alaska! Into the Wild and Insomnia top the list, but you'll have to watch the video for the rest!

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New Blu-ray Releases for October 19, 2010

New releases for this week include Apocalypse Now, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (35th Anniversary Edition), Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl , and more! Watch the video for the complete list.

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Sound Bars: Better Surround Sound For Small Rooms?

Looking for a surround sound system that works for your small quarters? Watch the video to find out if soundbars offer sufficient sound, or if it's not worth the sacrifice.

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Ceton InfiniTV 4 Tuner Update

We're still waiting for the InfiniTV 4 from Ceton to arrive. Watch the video to find out what the status is on this long-awaited tuner card.

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TV Upgrade vs Player Upgrade

With a TV that can only display 480p, would upgrading a DVD player to a Blu-ray player provide a worthy improvement? Watch the video to find out if it's a good investment to upgrade players with an older TV, or if upgrading the TV is a smarter choice.

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The Perfect Media Player Box!

What's the perfect piece of hardware for playing video files onto your HDTV? Watch the video to find out what we recommend for viewer Cory's situation.

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Roku Update

We got a note from Crow550 who updates us on channel availability on the Roku. This website has a good list, and folks in the forums are always willing to help. Watch the video for all the details.

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TiVo Keyboard Correction

Want a keyboard with your TiVo? Turns out USB keyboards work just fine on some models. Watch the video to find out more.

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HD Nation is your guide to the best in HD content, and the best in home theater gear, no matter what your budget is! Full episodes are available on Tekzilla. Visit http://tekzilla.com to watch.
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