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

Million Dollar Home Theater! Blu-ray Bargains, Energy Star 4 = Lower Power HDTVs, Speed Round: Your HDTV Questions Answered, FCC Fights Back!

Monday, May 10th, 2010 – running time 32:10

What do you get from a more expensive Blu-ray Player? Discount Alert: $9.99 Star Trek Blu-rays! Where can you find a good HDTV for $300? HDMI Switching 101, A home theater with fiber optic LED constellations in the ceiling (and a seat for the dog)! Score one for net neutrality: the FCC reclassifies broadband! Speed Round: Your Twitter Questions! The Blu-ray releases for May 11th, 2010.

FCC Reclassifies Broadband, Netflix Upgrade For Roku, Bargain Alert: $10 Star Trek Blu-rays, New Energy Star 4.0

The FCC has reclassified broadband, paving the way for enforceable net neutrality. The Roku gets an upgrade with a new and improved Netflix interface. Best Buy is selling four different Star Trek Blu-ray discs for a mere $9.99 for the month of May. The new Energy Star 4.0 standards have taken effect. The requirements are stricter than ever for TVs to carry the Energy Star logo, but most manufacturers are already compliant. Watch the video for all the details on this week's HD news stories.

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Ultimate Home Theater Setups: $50K, $100K, and $250K Plus!

Electronic House has picked their Homes of the Year 2010, including the Best Home Theaters. In the $50,000-$100,000 category, the winner is a former flooded basement turned disco theater, with a 130" 2:35 Cine-W curved screen from Stewart Filmscreen, and built-in Netflix streaming. The $100,000-$250,000 winner includes studio-grade-quality Genelec speakers, motorized seats, a three-chip DLP Runco projector with a 132" Stewart Filmscreen, and a separate Runco 50-inch plasma. The $250,000+ winner includes a dusk-to-dawn time lapsed constellation-filled sky ceiling, chairs with frosted glass LED-lit cupholders, a 350-pound, 3.5-inch thick door to isolate the room from sound, a 174-inch screen with 4-way masking... plus a companion seat for the dog. Watch the video for all the details on these elaborate setups you only wish you could afford.

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New Blu-ray Releases for May 11th, 2010

The new Blu-ray releases for this week include The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid, Part II (also available in a Boxed Set ), Magnificent Seven Collection, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, and many more! Watch the video for the full list.

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Your HDTV Questions From Twitter

We turn to Twitter for a lightning round of viewer questions. Robert answers questions like how to heal plasma burn-in, where to find the best HDTV for under $300, why you might want to replace your 3 yr old HDTV, and when 50" LCD HDTVs might be $600. Watch the video for the answers to all these and more!

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Add More HDMI Ports: HDMI Switching 101

How do you expand the number of HDMI ports on your HDTV without degrading your video or audio quality? Use a switcher! Watch the video to find out all you need to know about HDMI switchers and HDMI amps.

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Are All Blu-ray Players Created Equal?

Does the quality of a Blu-ray player affect the quality of the signal sent to the TV? Watch the video to find out if buying a more expensive Blu-ray player can give you a better image.

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Connect with HD Nation

  • 8 days ago

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

  • 8 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

  • 8 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

  • 8 days ago

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

  • 8 days ago

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

  • 19 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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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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