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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

Great HDTV Deal, Vizio XVT473SV Review, Hockey Online, 3D Projectors, Top 5 Series Finales in HD.

Monday, November 15th, 2010 – running time 34:20

Hulu and SyFy block Google TV. Oppo's Latest Blu-ray Player, Vizio's HD XVT473SV Review, NHL on PS3, Roku. Should you buy a new HDTV now or wait for next year's models? Keep Your Blu-ray player Up To Date. The Blu-ray releases for November 16th, 2010!

Fuzzy Stats On SD vs HD, Hockey In HD, Hulu Blocks Google TV, New Oppo Blu-ray Player

Nielsen reports that while HDTV ownership is on the rise, more than 80% of TV viewing is still in SD. But what does that really mean? NHL's GameCenter LIVE is coming to the Roku and PS3 in HD with a bunch of special features. Google TV includes a browser in their interface, but Hulu blocks all access. Oppo has announced their new Blu-ray player, the BDP-93, as they discontinue the BDP-83. You can sign up here to be notified when it's available. Watch the video for all this and more from this week's HD news.

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Top 5 Series Finales On Blu-ray

Some TV shows are cut too short, and some milk it until they've run dry. Either way, with every show's end comes a finale, so today's list is the Top 5 Series Finales in Blu-ray. We've got Battlestar Galactica, The Sopranos, and more! Watch the video to find out which shows ended with an HD bang!

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New Blu-ray Releases For November 16th, 2010

New releases for this week include Avatar, The Last Airbender, The Twilight Zone: Season 2, and more! Watch the video for the complete list.

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Best Bargain HDTV? Vizio's XVT473SV Reviewed

We've finally had a chance to spend some time with Vizio's 47" LED HDTV, the XVT473SV. With a Bluetooth remote and zoned dimming, how does this stack up against other LED HDTVs on the market? Watch the video to find out if this is a strong contender or if it's no different from the competition.

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Buying For The Future: Blu-ray Players That Won't Fail

How do you buy a Blu-ray player without worrying about whether it'll be out-of-date in a few months? Watch the video for tips on how to keep your Blu-ray player on top of its game.

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Buy Last Year's HDTV Now Or Wait Until Spring For New Models?

Thinking about buying a new HDTV but worried that next year will bring better models and lower prices? Watch the video to find out if it's smarter to wait, or if you might as well take the plunge now.

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Do 3D Projectors Exist?

Want that 3D goodness combined with the extravagance of a projector? Watch the video to find out how to pick out a 3D-compatible projector that works for you.

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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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