HD Nation

Hosted by Patrick Norton and Robert Heron. New episodes Fridays.

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

Turn Your Smartphone Into a Home Theater Remote! HDMI Switching is Built-in, Channel Master Makes OTA Tuners, & The Rocketeer!

Friday, December 16th, 2011 – running time 11:45

HD Nation viewers found us a standalone OTA HD Tuner! Peel and UnityRemote turn your smartphone into a universal IR remote and Robert reviews 'em! HDMI switching? It's built in these days. Blu-ray pick of the week? The Rocketeer!

HD Nation viewers found us a standalone OTA HD Tuner! Peel and UnityRemote turn your smartphone into a universal IR remote and Robert reviews 'em! HDMI switching? It's built in these days. Blu-ray pick of the week? The Rocketeer!

Turn Your iPhone into a Universal Remote

Wish you could get rid of all those remotes and just use a device you already keep with you: your iPhone? Robert checks out two products that turn your iOS device into a universal remote: Peel, and GEAR4's UnityRemote. Watch the video to see if they can truly replace your existing controls.

00:19 | Play

HDMI Switching with a Receiver

Do all HDMI receivers have switching built-in? Watch the video to find out how to make sure you get all the features you need in your next receiver.

06:34 | Play

Over the Air DVR Boxes?

Looking for a set top box for over the air channels? What about one that acts as a DVR too? We asked, and you delivered. Watch the video for the most popular viewer suggestion.

08:33 | Play

New Blu-ray Releases for December 13th, 2011

New releases for this week include The Rocketeer, and more! Watch the video for details on our favorites, and check out High-Def Digest and High Def Disc News for the complete list of releases.

10:05 | Play

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  • 4 days ago

    @suknat Onkyo 606's fry HDMI boards: http://t.co/IbNQ4fb6wW I'd call factory service, but some folks put in new caps: http://t.co/jRtEOZkO2a

  • 4 days ago

    @suknat Check that both HDMI cables work between Blu-ray player and HDTV, then a different HDMI port, then factory reset AVR and update it!

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  • 8 days ago

    @wswenlock We'll have to do some testing on this one! What kind of files re you using? Blu-ray ISOs? Let us know!

  • 8 days ago

    @baishen Open in the sense of open source, or open in the sense of runs Netflix, Amazon Prime, your own video collection, etc?

  • 8 days ago

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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!
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Movies & Media, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Jul 14, 2009
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