After Christmas and Clearance Sales - Important Facts After-Christmas and Year-End sales are a great time get some good deals, but you can also end up with a purchase disaster. This is where the consumer needs to shop smart. Don't just grab the newspaper AD and run down to your local consumer electronics retailer without arming yourself with useful knowledge and tools to get the most from your After-Christmas dollar. For all the details, check out my article: After-Christmas and Clearance Sales - What You Need To Know.
|
|
Returning Products May Cost You (About.com -TV/Video) Starting the day after Christmas, many consumers will be standing in line returning unwanted gifts or exchanging them for something different. If you are returning a Home Theater product...read more
|
Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour - Blu-ray Disc Review
The Blu-ray disc release of Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour marks the first hi-def video release from the reigning Latin-Crossover Diva. If you own a Blu-ray Disc player, this disc is worth getting as an example of a well-produced Blu-ray package containing a straightforward, well-directed, excellent concert performance by a performer that has a unique rapport with her audience. For additional details, check out my Review.
Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
|
Sponsored Links | ![]() |
|
Top Picks - Rear-Projection TVs - 60-inches and Up
from your Home Theater Guide | ![]() | | Are you tired of watching that "tiny" 27-inch TV? If you have the space and the pocketbook, why not go "all the way" and buy a really big widescreen projection television? Get one in time for the NFL playoffs and Superbowl. Check out my favorite picks. |
1) Samsung HL-T7288W 72-Inch DLP Projection Television
If you are looking for a very large screen television for sports and movies, check out the Samsung HL-T7288W. Featuring DLP technology, this projection television has a slim 20-inch cabinet depth and a large 72-inch screen. In addition, this set has a native 1920x1080p native pixel resolution, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and 3 HDMI 1.3 inputs. The HL-T7288W is also ready for the analog-to-digital television broadcast switchover, with onboard ATSC and QAM tuners (HDTV over-the-air and cable), in addition to a standard analog NTSC tuner. If are shopping for a big screen, high-performance television, but can't find an LCD or Plasma set that is large enough to fill the bill, consider a DLP TV, such as the Samsung HL-T7288W.
2) Mitsubishi WD-73827 73-Inch DLP Projection TV with DVR
The Mitsubishi WD-73827, with its 73-inch, 16x9 diagonal screen, is one of largest DLP-based projection televisions. Featuring a native pixel resolution of 1920x1080 and 1080p upscaling, this set delivers the detail to fill its large screen. Other features include 2 HDTV Tuners, analog, 3 HD-component, 2 HDMI, Firewire, and VGA connections. Additional Bonuses: 160GB DVR and Multi-format Card Reader. If you looking for a really big television with lots of features, then check this one out.
3) Sony KDS-60A3000 60-inch SXRD Projection Television
The Sony KDS-60A3000 uses SXRD technology (a variant of LCOS and LCD). Utilizing three SXRD chips, this set features a native 1920x1080 (1080p) pixel resolution (with scaling for all source resolutions), a fast 2.5 second response time, and 120HZ refresh rate. Inputs on this set include: 2 sets of HD-component inputs , 2 HDMI (ver 1.3) inputs, and a PC monitor input. For audio, the Sony KDS-60A3000 features both built-in speakers and a digital optical output for connection to an external home theater audio system. This set also includes all needed built-in tuners (NTSC/ATSC/QAM). If you are shopping for a large screen projection television, definitely give this one a look, the picture quality is excellent.
Check out the User Manual.
| Product of the Week | ![]() | Sharp AQUOS LC-26D43U 26-inch LCD TV Get into the flat panel television craze with this unit from Sharp. The LC-26D43U features a 26-inch 16x9 screen,, 1366x768 pixel resolution, HD-compatiblity via 2 HDMI and 2 HD-component inputs,...read more |
Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More | ![]() | Winter Holidays: Gifts, Decorating Tips, Recipes, and More Ready for the holiday rush? Need help buying the perfect gift for your nephew or planning a fabulous holiday meal? Get expert advice on the best toys, clothes, gadgets and ways to reduce holiday stress.
|
| Advertisement
 |