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Blu-ray Playback for Windows, Stream HD To Your Xbox or PS3, Long HDMI Runs!

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 – running time 20:08

How long can an HDMI cable be before you need an amp? Serving video to your PS3 or Xbox 360. Blu-ray playback software for Windows: Arcsoft TotalMedia Theater, Corel WinDVD 2010, CyberLink PowerDVD 9 Ultra. The New Blu-ray Releases for November 24th, 2009!

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Stream Video to the XBox and PS3!

Set top box for video? How about using your favorite console instead! Watch the video to get the step-by-step to stream video to your PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360!

01:12 | Play

Blu-ray Releases of the Week: November 24th

04:36 | Play

Blu-ray Playback Software

Blu-ray playback software for Windows: Arcsoft TotalMedia Theater, Corel WinDVD 2010, CyberLink PowerDVD 9 Ultra... they've got a lot in common, so we're curious what matters most to the HD Nation: AVCHD support? Windows Media Center Integration? Dolby True HD? Remote controls? Speed? Shiny interface? Let us know at HDNation@Revision3.com!

06:31 | Play

Long HDMI Cables: Are Signal Boosters Necessary?

Sam needs to use a long HDMI cable to reach his new HDTV. Will he need a signal booster or amp for a 30 foot HDMI cable? Watch the video to find out how long an HDMI cable can be!

12:25 | Play

100hz vs 60hz HDTVs

Harrison writes in for advice on which is better: a 60hz HDTV or 100hz?

14:55 | 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!

  • 8 days ago

    Good news, @rajiv, the long @hdnation, the Tech Feed edition, will be on our RSS feed and http://t.co/J0BEzwg56w June 19th!

  • 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

    Got a home theater, HDTV, Blu-ray or HDTV question in your head this morning? Tweet it to us, or email hdnation @ revision3 . com!

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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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