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

End Aspect Ratio Hell, PS3: 3D Blu-ray Ready, Ultra Widescreen 21:9 HDTVs, OLED HDTV Update, IMAX DMR Explained!

Monday, January 18th, 2010 – running time 29:24

Where did 16:9 come from, anyway? Mac Mini: Not The Best Settop Box. Where do IMAX Features Come From? Ultra-Widescreen: Will Your Next HDTV Be 21:9? More CES: OLED displays, Projectors and More, Getting 3D HD on your PS3, the Blu-ray releases for January 19th, 2010.

LEDs and 3D Projectors... More CES News!

We have even more CES reports! Sony and LG introduce OLED displays, Vizio reveals a 21:9 ultra-wide HDTV, and Optoma releases a new line of 3D ready projectors! Watch the video to see why Patrick and Robert are excited about these new HDTVs.

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End Aspect Ratio Hell

Is your picture smooshed or stretched, with streched people or weird cropping? You're using the wrong aspect ratio! Thos black bars are there for a reason! Cable companies zoom and crop movies just to fill your 16x9 HDTV screen, but are you loosing lots of a moie that way? Watch the video to learn more about aspect ratios, and how you can avoid the frustration and get the whole picture on your display.

10:03 | Play

Blu-ray Releases of the Week: January 19th

14:31 | Play

Boxee vs. PopBox vs. Roku vs. Mac Mini: Set Top Box Options

With so many set top boxes announces recently, which one is right for your setup? We take a look at the front-runners like the Boxee Box, Popbox, and the Roku to see how they compare. Watch the video to find out which one is the best choice.

16:45 | Play

IMAX Conversion

If feature films aren't really shot in IMAX, how can they be displayed on IMAX screens? Watch the video to see Patrick and Robert get into the details on how a film is adjusted to fit on the large screen.

22:39 | Play

3D PS3 Upgrade? No HDMI 1.4 Necessary!

The PS3 is getting 3D functionality! This is great news, but how will they get around the HDMI 1.4 requirement? Watch the video to see what you'll need to watch 3D material on your favorite console.

25:24 | Play

Connect with HD Nation

  • 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!)

  • 9 days ago

    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 ???

About the 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.
Categories:
Movies & Media, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Jul 14, 2009
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