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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
How to decide between LCD, LED and a plasma HDTV. Our Top 5 list of remakes that don't suck! Do you need DLNA support on your HDTV? PS3 audio outputs explained. And the Blu-ray releases for April 6th, 2010.
It's finally here!! The Lord of the Rings (Theatrical Edition) has finally been released! Robert couldn't care less, but Patrick is wondering if the transfer is actually worth the investment, because of some leaked stills found on AVSForum. A viewer writes in to ask whether he should worry about DLNA support when deciding on a new HDTV, and another fan asks if it's possible that HDTVs might come in 2560x1600, also known as WQXGA. Watch the video to find out the answers to these puzzles.
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Because of all the remakes due in theaters this summer, we've decided to remind you of a few that weren't so bad. The obvious pick is Battlestar Galactica, and we've found a few more, like Ocean's 11 and Scarface! Watch the video for more films that did justice to the original.
This week's Blu-ray releases include Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]
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There was some confusion over our brief explanation of the PS3 audio output options a few weeks ago. Now, Robert goes into more detail, and explains which PS3s offer which options. Should you always go with LPCM, or is there a reason to choose bitstreaming audio? Watch the video for all the details.
What kind of speaker wire is best for a home theater setup? Which gauge to choose? Is one brand better than another? Watch the video to find out how to best hook up your speakers for the best sound.
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Viewer Jaye is considering buying a Panasonic G25 plasma and wants to know if there's a better choice out there. Robert points out that their 3D capable VT25 is the best, but the G25 should hold up well. Watch the video for more information on which would be the better choice.
Every HDTV buyer is faced with the same options right off the bat: LCD, LED or plasma? How do you decide which is right for you? Why, ask Robert and Patrick, of course! They'll give you a list of things to consider when making your decision. Watch the video for help deciding which tech is best for your situation.
5 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
5 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!
9 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!
9 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!
9 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?
9 days ago
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