Toshiba XD-E500 Upscaling DVD Player - Product Review
With the demise of HD-DVD, Toshiba has taken a path to improve the upscaling capabilities of standard DVD players. With improved 1080p video upscaling capability over previous Toshiba upscaling DVD players, the XD-E500 delivers a very good picture on an HDTV. In addition, the user also has some control over sharpness, color, and contrast, which compensate for variations in DVD source quality. Although not as good as Blu-ray the Toshiba XD-E500, priced at $149, provides good viewing of DVDs. For more details on whether the Toshiba XD-E500 is right for you, check out my Short and Full Reviews, as well as a Photo Gallery. Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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Sherwood Enters Blu-ray Fray
Sherwood, known for its home theater receivers, has formally announced the coming availability of its first Blu-ray Disc Player. The BDP-5003 is expected to be available in November, priced at a very reasonable $299.95. The BDP-5003 will adhere to...read more Photo (c) Sherwood America
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Video Frame Rate vs Screen Refresh Rate
Shopping for a television these days is certainly not as easy as it once was. With terms being tossed around like HDTV, Progressive Scan, 1080p, Frame Rate, and Screen Refresh Rate, the consumer is getting drowned with tech terms that are difficult to sort through. Of these terms, two of the most difficult to make sense of are Frame Rate and Refresh Rate. For more info, check out my article: Video Frame Rate vs Screen Refresh Rate
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The TV is everywhere in our households. Now, with the advent of new technologies, the TV has taken on a new identity in the form of the TV Combo. Although the TV combo concept has been with us for some time, the concept has evolved into an LCD form factor that include built-in DVD players. Such units are great for locations such as the office, dorm room, recreation room, kitchen, or bedroom. Check out my current favorites. These new hi-tech TV combos also make great gifts for holidays and other special occasions, including back-to-school.
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1) Toshiba 22LV506 LCD Flat Panel TV - DVD Player Combination
The 22LV506 combo features a compact 22-inch LCD television with built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuner that can receive current over-the-air and analog cable programing as well as over-the-air and unscrambled HD cable programming. Also featured is a built-in slot-loading DVD progressive scan player, plus HDMI, Component, and analog video inputs for connecting additional devices, such as a Blu-ray, DVD Recorder, or VCR. You can also use this combo as a PC monitor via its VGA monitor input. This unit is great for bedrooms, offices, or dorm room. If you are looking for a space-saving entertainment solution, check out the Toshiba 22LV506 LCD TV/DVD combination.
2) Sharp LC-26DV22U 26-inch LCD TV/DVD Combination
Start with a Sharp 26-inch LCD HDTV with 1366x768 native pixel resolution and a 1,200:1 contrast ratio, and NTSC/ATSC/AQM tuners, then add a progressive scan DVD/CD player, put it all in one cabinet, and you have a great space-saving one-piece home entertainment system. In addition, the DVD/CD player also has digital optical output for optional home theater audio hookup and the TV has additional input options, including HDMI and VGA. You gotta check this one out. Great for a second room or group living setting, such as a dorm common room or fraternity house.
3) Westinghouse Digital SK-26H590D 26-inch LCD TV/DVD Combination
The Westinghouse SK-26H590D is a 26-inch flat panel LCD television combined with a DVD Player that offers DVD-Video, DVD-R, CD, and CD-R/RW playback. This unit is also equipped with additional AV inputs, including HDMI, as well as both digital optical and analog audio outputs for connection to a home theater system. Also, the SK-26H590D also comes equipped with a built-in ATSC/QAM tuner, which allows direct reception of the digital over-the-air and digital unscrambled cable channels; analog over-the-air broadcasts will end on February 17, 2009. With its modest size and basic features, this unit may be a good option for a small apartment or dorm. For a closer look, check out the User Manual.
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Panasonic PT-AE2000U LCD Projector
A top home theater projector in Panasonic's current line is the PT-AE2000. On the design front, the PT-AE2000 is plain, but functional, appearance, highlighted by its convenient center mounted lens....read more
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