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Nov 20, 2009, Sound System for LED TVs?
One of your reviewers suggests adding a sound system to supplement the Samsung Series 7. What sound system is recommended?
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Nov 20, 2009, Thanks for the info!
Actually I only need the final opinion that a Samsung Series 7 LCD-TV is significantly below that of the Series 8 and gives almost identical
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Nov 20, 2009, LED SHOPPING - SONY vs. SAMSUNG Panel Thickness
I think the thickness of the set is an issue - plus one for Samsung. I don't like the side mounted speakers on the Sony - plus two for Samsung.
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Nov 19, 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.
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Nov 19, 2009, Plasma TV Reviews: Best Affordable Plasma Televisions for Home Entertainmant
A series of plasma TV reviews and product guides covering some of the latest and best plasma television sets presently available on the market.
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Nov 19, 2009, Plasma Television ...the primary choice in BIG screen TV
Complete Guide to Plasma Television: Discussing the operational principles, pros and cons of plasma vs. LCD, features to look for when making a plasma TV purchase, plasma HDTV installation and more.
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Nov 19, 2009, LCD TV Reviews - the Best LCD TVs for your Home Entertainment
A series of LCD TV reviews covering some of the best yet affordable LCD televisions presently available on the market.
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Nov 19, 2009, The Complete LCD TV Guide: System Guidelines and LCD HDTV Reviews
LCD 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.
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Nov 19, 2009, Best HDTV Sets: Picking up the best plasma and LCD HDTVs
2009 has brought about a number of great TVs all capable of excellent picture quality. However, not all LCD HDTVs and plasma TVs perform the same. So... which are the best HDTV sets so far?
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Nov 19, 2009, Privacy Policy - Practical Home Theater Guide
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Nov 19, 2009, Terms-of-Use and Disclaimer Policy
Terms of use and website disclaimer policy for Practical-Home-Theater-Guide.com
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Nov 19, 2009, About Practical Home Theater Guide Website Content
Explaining the type and nature of information and material available on Practical-Home-Theater-Guide.com
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Nov 16, 2009, Practical Home Theater Guide: Systems Reviews and Home Theater Design
Lots of information at Practical Home Theater Guide: Comprehensive home theater design guides, home theater systems reviews, and installation advice to help you get started.
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Nov 15, 2009, Shopping Online - A smart way to save big money, but is it safe?
Shopping online is a way to save big money on your gear, but is it safe and secure? Discover how you can manage the risks while still enjoying big savings; more in this Online Buyer's Guide.
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Nov 15, 2009, Buying Refurbished Electronics: All you need to know for a Smart Buy
Are you looking for a cheap flat-panel TV? Buying a refurbished LCD TV or plasma television may be an option but... Read here to discover what you need to know about buying refurbished electronics.
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Nov 14, 2009, A Wiring Solution for Flat Panel TVs: Superb Home Theater Cabling Channel System
The Superb Home Theater wiring solution concept is easy home theater installation. It is designed for the home installer with basic DIY skills, but not only; more info in this review article.
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Nov 14, 2009, LCD TV Mounts Installation Guide - Part 2: Choosing the Right LCD Mount
The different types of LCD TV mounts give rise to mounting options undreamed of with CRT and RPTVs. In this second part, we discuss the various LCD mounts - identifying their pros, cons and usage.
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Nov 14, 2009, LCD Mounts Installation Guide - Part 1: LCD TV Installation Basics
Thanks to the use of LCD mounts, installing an LCD TV should be a relatively straightforward task, but... Help is on the way. Follow through this LCD TV installation guide to discover more.
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Nov 13, 2009, LCD TVs: LCD Response Time, Image Lag and 120Hz Operation
The latest LCDs claim 4 msec LCD response time. Is this fast enough to display fast action content, and how does it compare with plasma TVs? What about 120Hz LCD TVs - are these really better at eliminating motion blur?
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Nov 13, 2009, The New Samsung LED TV Lineup for 2009 - A Complete Product Guide - Part 2
The 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.
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Nov 13, 2009, Image Sticking in LCD TV Sets
To many, burn-in and ghosting are synonymous with plasma displays, yet even LCD TVs may suffer from image retention. Discover what causes image sticking in LCD displays; how can you avoid it?
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Nov 13, 2009, LCD Panel Technology: New Advancements in LCD HDTVs
Discussing the latest developments in LCD HDTVs: Improved CCFL backlights, LED LCD TVs, use of color sequential backlights, and OCB LCD panel technology
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Nov 13, 2009, How-it-Works: Flat-panel LCD Display Technology
What is LCD display technology, and how do LCD panels work? Discover more in this illustrated how-it-works flat-panel LCD TV guide.
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Nov 13, 2009, Plasma vs LCD TV - A Detailed Comparative Guide (3): Functional Considerations
In this final part of our plasma vs LCD TV guide, we discuss a number of functional related issues to see how plasma televisions compare with LCD TVs during use.
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Nov 13, 2009, Plasma vs LCD TV Technology - A Detailed Comparative Guide (1): Price and Size
There is always the plasma vs LCD TV dilemma when buying a flat-panel television. However, the most basic considerations to start with are price and size. Discover more in this detailed guide.
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Nov 13, 2009, Plasma vs LCD TV - A Detailed Comparative Guide (2): Picture Matters
In this second part of our plasma vs LCD TV guide, we discuss a number of picture related issues to see how these two technologies compare when delivering their most important product, the picture.
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Nov 13, 2009, Plasma vs LCD TV - A Detailed Comparative Guide to Flat-panel TV Technology
Are you being faced with the dilemma of choosing between a plasma TV and an LCD HDTV? This plasma vs LCD TV guide will help you discover where either of these display technologies fit best.
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Nov 13, 2009, Buying a New HDTV - Should You Buy Now or Wait till later
Here 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.
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Nov 12, 2009, Samsung LCD HDTV Sets: A Guide to the 2008 Line-up of Samsung LCD TVs - Part 2
In this second part, we discuss Samsung Series 5, and entry-level Series 4 and Series 3 LCD TVs. These stripped-down series still come with a respectable specs list. More in this Samsung LCD HDTV guide.
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Nov 12, 2009, Samsung LCD HDTV Sets: Guide to the 2008 Line-up of Samsung LCD TVs - Part 1
Spoiled for Choice: Samsung LCD TV line-up for 2008 comprises 43 sets; choosing the right Samsung LCD HDTV can be a challenging time. This informative guide should help make your choice a bit easier.
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Nov 12, 2009, LG LCD TV Reviews - the Best 2009 LG HDTVs for your Home Entertainment
LG LCD TV line for 2009 comprises 10 different series, from inexpensive 720p sets to affordable high-end LED TVs. In this LCD TV review, we discuss some of the best LG TVs for home entertainment.
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Nov 12, 2009, LED LCD TV Sets: Samsung A950 vs. Sony XBR8 - Which is better - Part 3
In 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.
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Nov 12, 2009, LED LCD TV Sets: Samsung A950 vs. Sony XBR8 LED backlight 1080p LCD HDTVs - Part 2
We 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.
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Nov 12, 2009, LED LCD TV Sets: Samsung A950 vs. Sony XBR8 LED backlight 1080p LCD HDTVs - Part 1
LED 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.
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Nov 12, 2009, 2009 Samsung LCD TV Reviews: Samsung Series 6 - 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTVs
Series 6 Samsung LCD TVs come in 18 different models spread over the B610, B630, B640, and the B650 lineups. Main upgrade over Series 5 LCDs is 120Hz while B650 sets also offer full interactive content.
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Nov 12, 2009, Samsung LCD TV Reviews: Samsung Series 7 of 240Hz LCD HDTVs for 2009
Series 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.
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Nov 12, 2009, UNB8500 Samsung LED TV - Part 2: Performance Analysis
Edge-lit Samsung LED TV sets are among the most popular. Yet the best LED TVs had still to come with the new Samsung UNB8500 LED TV series using local dimming. More in this LED TV review.
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Nov 12, 2009, UNB8500 Samsung LED TV Series - Part 1: Detailed Product Evaluation
Edge-lit Samsung LED TV sets are among the most popular. Yet the best LED TVs had still to come with the new Samsung UNB8500 LED TV series using local dimming. More in this LED TV review.
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Nov 12, 2009, The New Samsung LED TV Lineup for 2009 - A Complete Product Guide - Part 1
The 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.
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Nov 12, 2009, Sony LCD TV Review: Sony BRAVIA KDL-V5100 entry-level 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTVs
Sony KDL-V5100 HDTVs represents Sony least expensive 120Hz TVs. They do not include interactive features as high-end Sony HDTVs but picture quality is just as good. More in this Sony LCD TV review.
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Nov 12, 2009, Sony LCD TV Review: The XBR-9 Series of high-end Sony Bravia LCD HDTVs
Sony XBR9 HDTVs are among the best LCD TVs for 2009. As expected, these feature-rich LCD HDTVs do not come cheap. But does their performance justify the high price? More in this Sony LCD TV review.
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Nov 12, 2009, Quality is the largest determining factor!!
I have had too many bad experiences with Samsung product quality and customer service to ever spend another dollar on any of their products. It
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Nov 12, 2009, Panasonic V-10 Motion Handling
I recently purchased a Panasonic 58-inch V-10 TV. The picture is terrific, however, motion jerkiness seems excessive. It is connected via HDMI to
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Nov 4, 2009, 2009 Panasonic Plasma HDTV Sets (4): Panasonic G10 and G15 1080p plasma TVs
The G10 and G15 series represent Panasonic most affordable 2009 HDTVs to come with THX display certification. Surely not expensive but... how do they perform? More in this Panasonic plasma HDTV review.
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Nov 3, 2009, A New Energy Management Device - Will It Help You Save Money?
Energy Management - a way to save money:While many sectors of our economy remain depressed, green technology products and services are not only
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Nov 1, 2009, Weather impact on Satellite Signal
Your very useful and instructive article on comparison of Cable vs Satellite failed to discuss the problem of occasional service interruptions
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Oct 29, 2009, Conclusion on LED/LCD TVs
THANKS, I felt the same on (SAMSUNG) LCD/ LED TVs. After all research, & as confusion TO All the hype, it comes down to $$$$$ for VALUE. THANK YOU
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Oct 22, 2009, 2009 LG Plasma TV Reviews: LG high-end PS80 THX Plasma TV - full product guide
The LG Plasma line for 2009 comprises 8 models, from the inexpensive 50PQ20 50-inch LG plasma TV to the massive yet affordable high-end 60-inch LG 60PS80 HDTV. Features abound but how do they perform?
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Oct 14, 2009, Screen/Pixel Burnt-out
I would like to know if a comparison was made between Sony Led TV vs Samsung Led TV regarding screen/pixel burn-out issues that is common in LCD TV
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Oct 14, 2009, Service Life of Led Lcd TV as compared to CCFL Lcd.
Thanks for your information on Led LCD. But what about the life comparing of Led/Lcd as against CCFL LCD. Also Samsung advertises that there Led LCD
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