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The dealer is quoting same price for Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 27, 2009, 1080p HDTV sets are flying off store shelves - Should you opt for one?A Guide to HDTV: 720p, 1080i or 1080p HDTV? We discuss the different HDTV formats to help you better determine if and when it is worth paying extra for the more expensive 1080p TV set. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 26, 2009, Digital Television - A Troubleshooting Guide to DTV ReceptionThe upcoming digital television transition may still leave you without TV even if you have your DTV converter. We look at basic issues that may crop up in the reception of digital TV. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 26, 2009, Digital TV Converter Boxes - A Guide to DTV ReceptionA Digital TV converter box can save your analog TV from a pre-mature death once the DTV transition is complete. Learn more about DTV converter boxes and see how you can get an almost free set-top box. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 26, 2009, The Digital TV Antenna GuideYour digital TV antenna plays a critical role in the reception of DTV. Discover all you need to know on indoor, outdoor, and smart DTV antennas, and see what you can do to help improve DTV reception. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 26, 2009, Digital TV Guide: Digital Terrestrial Television and the DTV TransitionDo you know what Digital Television is all about? Are you ready for the upcoming digital TV transition? Discover what you can do so that the latest TV change would not make your TV obsolete by Feb 09. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 26, 2009, Wow that was great info, Thanks !Just wanted to thank the reviewers for their expert info and for giving me a better idea on what is exactly the differences and the respective Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, Overall value - Sony LED TVs can't competeSony has simply missed the price point on their LED/LCD tech. Maybe they invested more trying to invent or enhance their own technology for LED Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, AVRAK Rotating AV Racks - taking your AV gear for a spin!AVRAK rotating AV racks are relatively expensive but... these AV equipment racks are characterized by the ultimate in ease of equipment handling, product quality, adaptability, and a stylish design. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, Media Cabinets for that Unique Finishing TouchBest Buy and designer Maria Yee have come up with an exclusive line of media cabinets that promises style and functionality. Yet, this is more than just a fine collection of home theater furniture... Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, AV Equipment Racks (3) - Available Rack Solutions for the Home TheaterAV Equipment racks range from the industrial style 19-inch standard rack enclosures to the more decor friendly rack solutions available specifically for home theater use. More in this info guide. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, AV Equipment Racks (2) - Rack Selection and Equipment Racking TipsSelecting a suitable rack enclosure may turn out to be a tedious and time-consuming process. However, this does not have to be so! Discover more in this guide to equipment racks. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, Equipment Racks (1) - Rack Enclosure BasicsEquipment racks are part of nearly every AV installation. In this first part of our AV rack guide, we discuss the basics of rack enclosures for a better understanding of standard rack solutions. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 25, 2009, Audio Video Equipment Racks - All you need to knowWhile you can place your home theater system components almost everywhere, yet the use of appropriate AV equipment racks will bring about major advantageous. Read here to dscover more. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 22, 2009, More Interesting LinksAdditional resources: A list of interesting links to potentially useful sites. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 22, 2009, Practical Home Theater Guide: Systems Reviews and Home Theater DesignLots of information at Practical Home Theater Guide: Comprehensive home theater design guides, home theater systems reviews, and installation advice to help you get started. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 18, 2009, Sony LED LCD TV is better than SamsungSony is better than Samsung because you can see more picture. It is more clear than Samsung. Samsung's picture is all scracky (not clear). I would Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, Discount HDMI Cables - High Quality, Low Price!HDMI cables can be very expensive, yet if chosen from the right source, you can still get discount HDMI cables that can deliver your digital Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, 2009 Plasma 720 HDTV vs 2009 50+ LED LCD TVsWith the price difference being more than 1000 I think you should tell the public if the picture and features of both compared....make it easy to go Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, LED TVs vs. LCD TVs: Which is Better - Samsung LCDs or Samsung LED TVs?One hot issue among HDTV buyers is whether LED TVs are better than conventional LCD TVs. We join in this LED TVs vs. LCD TVs debate by comparing the latest Samsung LED TVs with Samsung LCD TVs. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, Sony LED v/s Samsung LED LCD HDTVThis is very informative wrt to led/lcd tvs. It has cleared the doubts that Sony is not that better than Samsung. May be there are some technical Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, LCD Panel Technology: New Advancements in LCD HDTVsDiscussing the latest developments in LCD HDTVs: Improved CCFL backlights, LED LCD TVs, use of color sequential backlights, and OCB LCD panel technology Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, LED LCD TV Sets: Samsung A950 vs. Sony XBR8 - Which is better - Part 3In this final part of our LED LCD TV review, we compare the performance of the Samsung A950 with that of the more expensive Sony XBR8. Is it worth paying more for the Sony? More in this article. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, LED LCD TV Sets: Samsung A950 vs. Sony XBR8 LED backlight 1080p LCD HDTVs - Part 2We continue this comparative review on LED LCD TV sets by taking a detailed look at the Sony XBR8 Series and its Sony Triluminos LED backlighting technology. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, LED LCD TV Sets: Samsung A950 vs. Sony XBR8 LED backlight 1080p LCD HDTVs - Part 1LED LCD TV sets are gaining a lot of interest among videophiles. LG, Samsung, and Sony have all come up with their proposals, but it's Samsung vs. Sony that is the hot issue. More in this LCD HDTV review. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, The Complete LCD TV Guide: System Guidelines and LCD HDTV ReviewsLCD HDTVs are turning out bigger, better, and cheaper, yet selecting your LCD TV can be a challenging time. Discover all you need to know in this series of articles on LCD televisions. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, LCD TV Reviews - the Best LCD TVs for your Home EntertainmentA series of LCD TV reviews covering some of the best yet affordable LCD televisions presently available on the market. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, Samsung LCD TV Reviews: Samsung Series 7 of 240Hz LCD HDTVs for 2009Series 7 Samsung LCD TVs seem all set to become the best selling HDTVs for 2009. These 240Hz 1080p LCD HDTVs are capable of superb picture performance. More in this LCD TV review article. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, The New Samsung LED TV Lineup for 2009 - A Complete Product Guide - Part 2The new 2009 Samsung LED TV sets are among the most awaited LED HDTVs. In this second part of our LED TV review, we evaluate this new LED HDTV lineup to see if picture performance lives up to the high price. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 14, 2009, The New Samsung LED TV Lineup for 2009 - A Complete Product Guide - Part 1The new 2009 Samsung LED TV sets are among the most awaited LED HDTVs. Being thin is the name of the game but... does their picture performance live up to their high price? More in this LED TV review. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 12, 2009, Thanks, very helpfulThis t.v. decision is so difficult. Thank you for the helpful information about LED off center viewing. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 12, 2009, Very good review, I will go with SamsungI have now a Samsung for over 2 years and I was not completely satisfied with it as my earlier soul brand was Sony but also then like right now the Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 10, 2009, About Me! - Revealing Who is behind Practical Home Theater GuideSo you would like to know more who is behind this website. Well, this page is all about me! But not only... It is also an account of how I transformed a passion into an income while working from home. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 5, 2009, Satellite Has The EdgeSatellite TV is the best option in our area for HD and sports coverage but Cable TV is a more cost effective choice in our area. We have lost some Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 5, 2009, High Definition or HDTV - whish is better provider?Someone commented that they went with cable because satellite was not available where they lived. Unless they are up against a rock mountain and Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 4, 2009, Digital Cable TVMy vote is Digital TV due to the unavailability of Satellite access in my location. Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 2, 2009, DIY Projection TV – converting any TV into a 150” big screen TelevisionImagine watching movies or your favorite sports in real life-size without spending a fortune! DIY projection tv can make all this a reality BUT … Permalink -- click for full blog post May 30, 2009, Projector Screens - Measure Your Throw DistanceProjector Screen Size and Throw Distance: Before you buy a screen for your home theater be sure to put your projector through a projection Permalink -- click for full blog post May 30, 2009, ConclusionNewer model and technology will be available very soon, therefore based on the above comparison and price difference, Samsung seems to be more of a Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2009, Matte Finish ScreeensDo you think there will be more Matte Finish Screens in the future since this option enables you to see a better picture in natural lighting? Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2009, Sony's Mat Finish surface wins over glarely SamsungI'd pay 50% more for Sony's Mat Finish LCD Panel than a Samsung's glarely LCD TV if all other specifications are similar. When comparing the Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2009, LED LCD TVs - Price MattersSince both Sony and Samsung are clear leaders in the industry, technologically it is pretty hard to say who has the upper hand. As a consumer Permalink -- click for full blog post May 14, 2009, Buying a New HDTV - Should You Buy Now or Wait till laterHere is the dilemma - Buy your new HDTV now and enjoy a great bargain, or wait till the new 2009 plasma and LCD HDTVs are out later in the year? We discuss to help you make a better choice. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 12, 2009, Satellite is better than cable TV.Apart of all these benefit, there is major benefit with Satellite TV - namely that you do not need to go through all the hassel with local service Permalink -- click for full blog post May 5, 2009, Is Quality a Factor?On the basis of response from Sony on a 42 inch LCD costing over twenty two hundreds (of dollars) to a Blue Blob manufacturing problem, I say ney to Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 27, 2009, Selecting a Power Protection Solution for your Home TheaterTips and advice on selecting an appropriate power protection solution for your home theater; items discussed include protection system rating, what-to-look-for tips, and a before-you-buy checklist. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 27, 2009, Computer-grade Uninterruptible Power Supplies in Home Theater Power ProtectionComputer-grade uninterruptible power supplies are reasonably priced. Audiophiles may not agree, but if budget is an issue, a computer-grade power protection solution might represent a better value. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 27, 2009, Quest for Clean Power: The Power Line Conditioner - A How it Works GuideA power line conditioner is more than just a protection device. In this article, we look at its various functions and its impact on system protection and overall system performance. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 27, 2009, Surge Suppressors Explained (2) - A Word of CautionDo not take surge suppressors for granted - we discuss a number of important issues one should be aware of when working with surge protection devices. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 27, 2009, Surge Suppressors Explained (1) - A First Line of DefenseWe look at the operational principles behind surge suppressors; we also explain the various surge suppressor ratings used to describe the surge protection capabilities of these devices. 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