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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

UltraViolet Vs. Blu-ray, PopBox Hands On, $999 3D HDTV, Panasonic VT25: Kuro Killer? Move Your HDTV Without Breaking It!

Monday, July 26th, 2010 – running time 33:45

Turn your HDTV into an iPad! The Popbox from Syabas has been released, but is it ready for primetime? Pro Moving Tips for your HDTV! And the new Blu-ray releases for July 27th, 2010

3D HDTVs Are Here To Stay, Samsung's sub-$1000 3D HDTV, UltraViolet: Can Online Movies Kill Blu-ray? Turn Your HDTV Into An iPad!

You can expect your next to to have 3D enabled, because 3D will soon be just another feature that you can choose to use or not. And prices are dropping! Samsung just announced a new 50" 3D plasma for less $1,000 - but, it's only 720p and doesn't include 3D glasses. There's a new form of DRM management in town, and it's called UltraViolet. You'll be able to stream or download the movie you've bought from any device with an internet connection (as long as it's not Apple), but won't get a physical copy. You may not be thrilled with the idea, but PCWorld has a few ideas of their own that could improve the system. And if you're looking for a way to spruce up that old TV, just turn it into an iPad! Watch the video for all the latest in this week's HD news.

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Syabas' PopBox: Firmware Chaos, Nice Hardware

The Popbox from Syabas has arrived! Unfortunately, the firmware wasn't quite ready for the release, and created more than a few bricks. The hardware, though, is nice and sleek, and 1080p Blu-ray rips look great, it supports a bundle of formats, and is expandable via apps, which include Revision3, but not Netflix. Watch the video to find out if it's worth early adopting this new toy, or if you should wait for the bugs to work themselves out first.

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New Blu-ray Releases for July 27th, 2010

New releases for this week include Rambo (Extended Cut), G.I. Joe: The Movie, Clash of the Titans, and more! Watch the video for the complete list.

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Panasonic Viera VT25 3D HDTV

We've gotten hands-on with Panasonic's 3D-enabled VT25, and man does it look pretty! The Infinite Black Panel Pro feature reduces reflection and provides amazing black levels. The THX mode means excellent picture quality right out of the box, but the calibration controls provides advanced settings letting you fine-tune your picture just the way you want it. Watch the video to find out if this could be your next home theater companion.

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Panasonic's DMP-BDT300 3D Blu-ray Player

Along with the 3D HDTV, we needed a 3D-enabled Blu-ray player, so we had a good look at Panasonic's DMP-BDT300. It provides great picture control and video output options, including 2 HDMI ports. It's also equipped with VIERA Cast, allowing you to access YouTube, Netflix, and more, right from your player. Watch the video for all the details on the next generation of media players!

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HDTV Moving Pro Tips!

How do you ensure your HDTV doesn't shatter in your moving truck? Keep it upright, wrap it with bubble wrap and blankets, and make sure nothing's going to slam against it if you hit the brakes too hard. Watch the video for more tips on keeping your precious display intact while you travel from Point A to Point B.

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Two Battlestar Galactica Box Sets: What's the Difference?

Can't get enough Starbuck and Adama? There are two different Battlestar Galactica box sets available, so which one should I choose? The one with the Cylon figurine is limited edition only, while the second has more shelf-friendly packaging. Both have the same content, though, so whichever one you can get your hands on should scratch your BSG itch.

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  • 9 days ago

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

  • 9 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

  • 9 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

  • 9 days ago

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

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

  • 20 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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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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Jul 14, 2009
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