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  from Robert Silva
Welcome to my weekly home theater newsletter! The Christmas and Winter Holiday shopping season is now in full swing. First off, this week's newsletter letter offers a tale of Black Friday as well as some useful tips for shoppers including: What you need to know before buying a Television, and a closer look at what types of connections HDTV's have.

 
In the Spotlight
Holiday Special - What Did You Get on Black Friday?
The day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, is the annual pilgrimage that officially begins the Christmas and Winter Holiday Shopping Season. For a look at my own Black Friday Shopping experience this year, check out my following photo article: What Did You Get On Black Friday?. All Photos used in this article (c) 2006 Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com, Inc.

 
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Buying A Television - What You Need To Know
We all know how to buy a television. Just open the newspaper, find the best price and go get one. In my days as a salesperson, I have seen this a lot; a customer comes in to the store, AD in hand, and says "wrap it up". However, the best price may not be the "best deal". Here are some buying tips that are often times overlooked, but very important in the purchase of a television, whether it be a 20-inch tube set, large screen projection TV, or the latest high definition Flat Panel LCD or Plasma Television. To find out more, check out two important resource articles: Buying A Television - What You Need To Know by Robert Silva, About.com Guide for Home Theater and Budgeting For A Television by Matt Torres, About.com Guide for Video.

 
HDTV Connections - Photos and Explanation
If you are planning to buy an HDTV this Christmas and Holiday Season, you may need to familiarize yourself with the types of connection options an HDTV has. For a closer look at and explanation of the rear connection panel of a typical HDTV, check out my HDTV Connection Photo Page.

 
 
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Top Picks - 20-Inch Analog Flat Tube Televisions  from your Home Theater Guide
The standard 20-inch television is often just the right size for a second room, office, or small apartment. Today's flat tube 20-inch televisions offer great performance, as well as the latest input options for DVD players, and outputs for connection to a home theater system. The advantages of a flat tube include less glare from ambient room light, less shape distortion, and a wider viewing angle. Check out some of my current favorites.

1) Sony KV-20FS120 20-Inch Flat Tube Television
The KV-20FS120 is one of Sony's WEGA flat tube televisions. Features include a Digital Comb Filter for maximum picture detail and resolution, an MTS stereo tuner, and Matrix Surround Sound system that provides a great stereo and basic surround image for those that do not have an external sound system. The audio system delivers 10wpc x 2. The KV-20FS120 also has standard composite and component video inputs and audio outputs for maximum flexibility with DVD players and home theater systems.

2) Panasonic CT-20SL15 20-Inch Flat Tube Television
Panasonic is well known for its high contrast flat picture tubes. The CT-20SL15 is a 20-inch MTS stereo television that continues that tradition. Also featured are Component and S-video inputs as well as the standard AV inputs found on most 20-inch TVs. Add side mounted speakers for wider stereo sound, and a very easy-to-use onscreen menu system, and this set is definitely worth considering for those that desire compactness and performance.

3) JVC AV-20F476 20-Inch Flat Tube Television
If you have never checked out a JVC television, you should definitely check out the image on their flat tube models. Features include an MTS stereo tuner, 3-line digital comb filter, component and S-video inputs, as well as audio outputs, and a side mounted speaker system for great stereo separation. This unit also offers black level expansion, defeatable velocity scan modulation, and color temperature control. This TV can be just as comfortable in the editing suite, the bedroom, or apartment.

 
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Product of the Week
Sony DAV-FX900W Wireless Surround Home Theater System
If you are putting off buying a home theater system because you can't stand wires all over the place, then check out Sony's DAV-FX900W. It not only features a progressive...read more
 
Common Heartburn Triggers
Common Heartburn Triggers
If you have heartburn or acid reflux issues, you know there are certain foods you just can't eat. Don't let heartburn sneak up on you. Check out this list of top heartburn-inducing foods.

 
 
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