http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/home-theater-guide-blog.html The Practical Home Theater Guide Blog provides instant updates about anything appearing on practical-home-theater-guide.com, as well as timely home theater news and comments. Click here to subscribe. en-us home theater guide Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:31 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:31 GMT practical-home-theater-guide.com http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/sound-system-for-led-tvs.html One of your reviewers suggests adding a sound system to supplement the Samsung Series 7. What sound system is recommended? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:05:47 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/thanks-for-the-info.html 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 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:03:03 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/led-shopping-sony-vs-samsung-panel-thickness.html 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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:18:11 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/LED-TVs-vs-LCD-TVs.html 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. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:40:14 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/plasma-Tv-reviews.html A series of plasma TV reviews and product guides covering some of the latest and best plasma television sets presently available on the market. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:23:24 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/Plasma-television.html 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. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:23:23 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-tv-reviews.html A series of LCD TV reviews covering some of the best yet affordable LCD televisions presently available on the market. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:23:21 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/LCD-Tv.html 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. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:23:20 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/best-hdtv.html 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? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:23:18 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/privacy-policy.html Practical Home Theater Guide Privacy Policy main statement: We are committed to protecting to your privacy; your privacy is as important to us as it is to you and will never divulge any information to anyone. 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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:05:05 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/refurbished-electronics.html 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. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:05:03 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/wiring-solution.html 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. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:42:03 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-tv-mounts.html 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. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:42:01 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-mounts.html 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. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:42:01 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-response-time.html 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? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:51 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/samsung-led-tv-1.html 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:49 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/image-sticking.html 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? Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:48 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-panel.html Discussing the latest developments in LCD HDTVs: Improved CCFL backlights, LED LCD TVs, use of color sequential backlights, and OCB LCD panel technology Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:47 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lcd-display.html What is LCD display technology, and how do LCD panels work? Discover more in this illustrated how-it-works flat-panel LCD TV guide. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:47 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/plasma-vs-lcd-2.html 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:45 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/plasma-vs-lcd.html 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:44 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/plasma-vs-lcd-1.html 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:43 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/plasma-vs-lcd-TV.html 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:43 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/new-hdtv.html 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:42 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/samsung-lcd-hdtv-1.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:35:03 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/samsung-lcd-hdtv.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:35:01 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lg-lcd-tv.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:35:00 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/led-lcd-tv-2.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:56 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/led-lcd-tv-1.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:55 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/led-lcd-tv.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:54 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/samsung-lcd-1.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:53 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/samsung-lcd.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:53 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/samsung-led-tv-3.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:50 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/samsung-led-tv-2.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:50 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/samsung-led-tv.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:48 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/sony-lcd-tv-2.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:44 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/sony-lcd-tv-1.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:34:43 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/quality-is-the-largest-determining-factor.html 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 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:29:02 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/panasonic-v10-motion-handling.html 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 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:14:21 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/panasonic-plasma-hdtv-2009-3.html 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:41:09 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/a-new-energy-management-device-will-it-help-you-save-money.html Energy Management - a way to save money:While many sectors of our economy remain depressed, green technology products and services are not only Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:01:27 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/weather-impact-on-satellite-signal.html Your very useful and instructive article on comparison of Cable vs Satellite failed to discuss the problem of occasional service interruptions Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:40:34 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/conclusion-on-ledlcd-tvs.html 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 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/lg-plasma-tv.html 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? Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:43:40 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/screenpixel-burntout.html 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 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:43:49 GMT http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/service-life-of-led-lcd-tv-as-compared-to-ccfl-lcd.html 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 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:11:56 GMT