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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

$17,000 LED Projector. HDMI Calibration Kills! DIY HDTV Calibration Part II, Color Temp 101: D65 vs. 6500K, PopBox Update, Kick-Ass, The Tudors!

Monday, August 9th, 2010 – running time 36:39

Digital Projection's M-Vision Cine LED Projector Peak... Full Review Next Week! The search for cheap Blu-rays, HDTV Calibration Part II, The perfect box to pack your HDTV for a move? HDTV Calibration: Brightness and Contrast, Kick-Ass, The Tudors and the Blu-ray Releases for August 10th, 2010.

HDMI Calibration Fiasco

Don't hit the "HDMI Calibration" button on your TV if you don't know how to use it! A viewer has tweaked his display beyond what a factory reset can fix. Watch the video to find out how to get yourself out of this mess.

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PopBox Update, What We're Watching: Tudors, Kick-Ass, More!

The PopBox from Syabas is on its way to running as it should. You can track developments here. Our producer Roger waited outside Best Buy so he could buy a copy of Kick-Ass as soon as it opened. Patrick grabbed a copy as well to take a break from Showtime's historically inaccurate The Tudors. Watch the video to find out what else is on Robert and Patrick's TV screens at home.

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Digital Projection's M-Vision Cine LED Projector

We've got Digital Projection's gorgeous $17,000 M-Vision Cine LED Projector in the house! Watch the video for a sneak peek of this beauty before our full review next week.

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New Blu-ray Releases for August 10th, 2010

New releases for this week include National Lampoon's Vacation, Date Night, Crumb (The Criterion Collection), and more! Watch the video for the complete list.

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HDTV Calibration Part 2: Brightness and Contrast

Brightness and Contrast are the two most critical settings for quality HDTV. In our continuing quest for the best possible picture from our HDTVs, Robert takes you through this next step in calibrating your display. We're still using the free AVS HD 709 calibration disc, so burn yourself a copy and follow along! Watch the video for detailed explanations on how to tweak brightness and contrast.

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D65 = 6500 Kelvin? Not Quite

What's the difference between D65 and 6500 Kelvin? A viewer wrote in challenging our equating the two, so we had to clarify the issue. D65 isn't even on the Planckian Locus. Still confused? Watch the video for clarification and to find out what it all means.

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Where Are The Discount Blu-rays?

If you're used to seeing Blu-rays discounted for the week of release, you might be wondering where they went. Watch the video to find out why those bargains might have disappeared and when they'll be coming back.

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More HDTV Moving Tips

Not content with tying down your HDTV in the back of a moving truck? U-Haul provides a Flat Screen TV Moving Kit for $90. Watch the video to find out whether this is a worthy investment or just overkill.

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  • 8 days ago

    @frozensummers @patricknorton They have to live on YouTube for the time being. Hope to have 'em on the RSS feed shortly!

  • 8 days ago

    Have you seen episode 3? Breaking in new HDTVs, DVDO’s Quick6 AVR upgrade, Xbox Blu-ray player, more! http://t.co/lF5btjoLsX

  • 8 days ago

    RT @RokuPlayer: The new Roku interface is now available on supported players in all regions! Here's how to get it: http://t.co/TGc6Pw1tqq

  • 8 days ago

    @xsiner @patricknorton @robertheron Windows Media Center makes a pretty awesome DVR! (Especially if you can get a CableCARD!)

  • 8 days ago

    Awesome: Mom Photographs Daughter as History's Most Heroic Women: http://t.co/GKrENIFloB

  • 19 days ago

    Hey @Dolby could we please score an interview and video in one of your experimental surround sound rooms for @Tbeckingham ???

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Show Title:
HD Nation
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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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Movies & Media, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Jul 14, 2009
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