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  from Robert Silva
Welcome to my weekly home theater newsletter!
 
 In the Spotlight
OPPO Digital DV970HD DVD Player with HDMI Output

The OPPO DV970HD is feature-packed DVD player that delivers what it promises. HDMI connectivity and upscaling enables the DV970HD to deliver an excellent picture on an HDTV. In addition, other features, such as DVD-Audio and Divx playback add great audio and video flexibility. If you are looking for a new DVD player, whether to use with that new flat panel HDTV and surround sound system, make sure you check this one out. For all the details, check both by SHORT and FULL reviews.

Also, for an additional perspective, check out a review of the OPPO Digital DV970HD by Matt Torres, About.com Guide for TV/Video

 
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Question of the Week - Are All Plasma TVs HDTVs?
Plasma television is finally becoming a viable alternative to those bulky tube and projection sets as prices are coming down and a variety of screen sizes are available. To find out more about Plasma TVs, check out my latest "Question of the Week Series" - This week: Are All Plasma TVs HDTVs?

 
Early Reports Show HD-DVD Outselling Blu-ray
It seems that initial predictions of both the Blu-ray camp and industry observers, who predicted that Blu-ray would win the high definition DVD Wars early, may have to take a...read more

 
 
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 Top Picks - Home Theater Mistakes and How to Avoid Them  from your Home Theater Guide
You spent a ton of money and time setting up your new home theater system, but something just doesn't seem right. Did you make any mistakes? To find out, check out my list of common mistakes many of us make when trying to put together a home theater environment.

1) Buying the Wrong Size Television
Every one wants a big TV, however, a large TV is not always best for a particular size room or viewing distance. A good rule of thumb to follow is that the minimum optimum viewing distance from the viewer to the TV screen should be about 2 - 2 1/2 times the width of the television screen. In other words, if you have a 34-inch television, you should not sit closer than about 7 feet from the screen.

2) The Room Has Windows
Most TVs do fine in a semi-lit room - however, darker is better, especially for video projectors. Never place your TV on a wall opposite windows. If you have curtains to cover the windows, make sure they cannot pass light through into the room when they are closed.

3) Buying Cheap Speakers
Some spend a small fortune on audio/video components, but don't give enough thought on the quality of the loudspeakers and subwoofer. This doesn't mean you have to spend thousands for a modest system; but you should consider speakers that can do the job. [p] With many choices, it may seem difficult, but the best thing to do is to actually listen to speakers at a dealer before you buy. Do your own comparisons. Take your own CDs and DVDs with you to hear what they sound like with various speakers.

 
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 Product Of The Week
Sony RDR-HX715 DVD Recorder/Hard Drive Combo
The Sony RDR-HX715 raises the bar in DVD reocrding by offering DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW and DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording capability, combined with a large 160GB hard drive, and 720p/1080i upscaling output...read more
 
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