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Big Screen HDTV Buying Advice

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:03:00 -0500

PC World's Top 10 How-To Videos of 2009

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:55:00 -0500

How to wipe a hard drive clean, coax a wet gadget back to life, install Windows 7, and calibrate your HDTV are some of our most popular videos.

HDTVs for the Holidays: No Bad Time to Buy

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Steep price declines over the past year plus the usual Black Friday madness make this a good time to buy--but even if you wait, you're apt to find great deals throughout the holiday season.

HDTV Buying Guide: Shopping Tips

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500

Looking for a flat-panel HDTV? Our comprehensive guide will tell you all that you need to know. Keep these shopping tips in mind when you're browsing the store aisles.

HDTV Buying Guide: Making Sense of the Specifications

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500

Before you purchase an LCD or plasma flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive buying advice to learn what features to consider.

HDTV Buying Guide: Select the Right Flat-Panel Technology

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500

Before you drop hundreds or thousands of dollars on the wrong flat-panel HDTV, read our comprehensive breakdown of everything you need to know. Our HDTV buying guide might just help you save some money.

Millions of HDTV Sets Still Without HD Service

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:40:00 -0500

HDTV Motion: The 120Hz Difference

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

How much difference does a higher refresh rate make to your high-def viewing experience? Our testing gives some answers.

Does 120hz or 240hz Really Make A Difference?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:45:00 -0500

Carla Rowland wants to know the refresh rate's importance when shopping for an HDTV

Calibrate my HDTV

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:54:00 -0500

Alex Goldstein wants to know the best way to adjust a new HDTV

Fall Video Game Preview 2009

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400

The holidays are almost here, and you know what that means – we can feel our thumbs tingling already. Thank an impending deluge of high-profile fall PC and video game releases, which signal the end of the industry’s annual summer drought.Set to arrive amidst a blaze of flashing light and cheerful virtual fanfare blaring from every self-respecting player’s desktop or HDTV, what’s not to love? Apart, of course, from the impending havoc each of the following options are all but bound to wreak on your monthly budget, persona...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

What is 10-bit Color?

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:40:00 -0400

Yaseen Abdalla wants to know what 10-bit color means in an HDTV's specs

LED Behind the LCD: Understanding LED-Backlit HDTVs

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400

You've heard about LCDs. You've heard about plasmas. Maybe even you even understand all the pros and cons between them. But what are all these "LED televisions" we keep hearing about?With the crop of LED-backlit HDTVs announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show finally starting to hit the streets in force, it's a question we hear a lot from budding home theater shoppers. Blame the acronyms. While yesterday's consumers had to make a simple choice between CRT and rear-projection television sets, today's consumers are confronted with plasma, LCD, DLP, OLED, and laser televisions. And now, the age-old...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

IFA Report 2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400

Berlin, Germany—Think of the annual IFA electronics and appliance fair as a little bit CES, a little bit giant shopping mall. From September 4 through 9, over 1,200 exhibitors showed their latest wares to European retailers who cut deals so they can have the latest goodies on shelves in time for Christmas. Unlike the Consumer Electronics Show held annually in Las Vegas, IFA is open to the public for select days. Hoards visit the exhibits so they too can see and handle the latest cool gadgets. Also unlike CES, firms also show their appliances, large and small. So along with a zillion flat-screen HDTVs and cell phones, we strolled past refrigerators, washers, dryers and more coffee makers than you’d see in 10,000 Seattles....Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

Hands on with Panasonic's 1080p 3D HDTVs

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400

You finally got past the digital transition, upgraded yourself to a new HDTV, maybe even sprang for a Blu-ray player. You can now sit back and enjoy your 21st century HDTV for years to come, right?Well, not so fast.Panasonic has officially announced it will unveil the first workable, full 1080p, 3D HDTV system for the home sometime next year.Yes, you will need a new Blu-ray player. Yes, you will need a new HDTV that can display both 2D and 3D. And, yes, you will need to wear glasses. Panasonic will likely launch its 3D Blu-ray camcorders in 2011. And, yes, new 3D HDTVs and 3D Blu-ray players will carry a “substantial premium” in price, according the Panasonic's North America executive...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

Pillarboxed Broadcasts: Should I Worry About Burn-In?

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:46:00 -0400

Norm Ruddock asked if watching pillarboxed HD broadcasts could ruin his HDTV

How to Connect Your New HDTV Properly

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400

The right connections can make all the difference to your picture, but that doesn't mean you have to break the bank for really expensive cables.

How to Install Your HDTV

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400

If you were planning to mount your new set over the fireplace, stop right now. Our tips will make sure you get the best possible view of your new set.

How to Improve the Picture and Sound on Your HDTV

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Calibrating your HDTV and carefully setting up your speakers will give you a great picture and rocking sound.

How to Get the Best Video Signal for Your HDTV

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Even the best TV can look lousy if it's not getting a great HD signal. These tips will help you make sure that you're getting the best possible picture, whatever your signal source or service.

HDMI and HDTV Shopping Tips

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:13:00 -0400

Is Upconverting Worth It?

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:44:00 -0400

Gordon Walter wants to know if an upscaling DVD player will improve the picture on his HDTV

Key Features to Look for When Buying an HDTV

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0400

With technology evolving at such a rapid pace, buying a new TV can be an intimidating proposition. After all, no one wants to invest in a high-definition television that'll be outdated by the time you take it home and plug it into the wall. Complicating matters is all the confusing jargon thrown around, be it 1080p, 16:9, HDMI, ATSC, 120Hz and Blu-ray. Huh? You probably -- and justifiably -- feel like you need a degree in electrical engineering just to understand it all. And then there's the sheer number of choices at retail. Take a stroll into your local retailers and you'll stare at a sea of never-ending television sets. How on earth do you know which one to buy?While manufacturer, screen size and technology (e.g. LCD,...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

Power-Saving Tips for Your Home Theater

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:15:00 -0400

HDTVs are energy gluttons, but you can help them consume less.

Do I Need a 1080p HDTV?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:26:00 -0400

Len Rosenbaum plans to buy a small HDTV. Does he need 1080p?