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

46 Inch Samsung 8000 Tested, 24p for DVDs, Vudu on Walmart, Blues Brothers, Animal House on Blu-ray!

Friday, July 29th, 2011 – running time 14:22

We review the gorgeous Samsung D8000, explain how to avoid judder with upconverted DVDs, and Walmart.com adds VUDU streaming! Plus our favorite Blu-ray releases for July 26, 2011

HD Nation Episode 108

We review the gorgeous Samsung D8000, explain how to avoid judder with upconverted DVDs, and Walmart.com adds VUDU streaming! Plus our favorite Blu-ray releases for July 26, 2011.

Walmart.com Adds VUDU Streaming

Walmart bought VUDU over a year ago, and now they've finally integrating the streaming service into their website directly. Watch the video for the caveat.

00:20 | Play

Samsung's D8000 Reviewed

We've talked a lot about the Samsung D8000, and now we've finally got a full review of the beauty. With a thin bezel, built-in wi-fi, apps, and 3D capability, how does it stack up? Watch the video to find out.

01:50 | Play

Avoiding Judder With Upconverted DVDs

What's the best way to preserve the filmic look of certain DVDs when upconverting them to 1080p? Watch the video to find out if you need certain hardware to avoid the judder that occurs, or if you can adjust your settings to compensate.

07:21 | Play

New Blu-ray Releases for July 26th, 2011

New releases for this week include Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Source Code, and more! Watch the video for details on our favorites, and check out High Def Disc News or High-Def Digest for the full list of releases.

11:13 | Play

The Ben Heck Show

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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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