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from Robert Silva
Welcome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! The Christmas and Holiday Shopping Season continues and this week I have some great gift ideas for that special someone in your life, as well as some suggestions for all-in-one home theater systems. On the news front, be sure to check out my review of a great standalone video scaler and a sneak preview of a new Blu-ray Disc player coming from Denon.
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Holiday Special - Home Theater Gifts For Lovers
Still trying to decide what to give that Special Someone this Holiday Season? Give the gift of Home Theater. Whether cuddling up on the couch to watch that romantic movie, or providing the perfect romantic musical background to set the mood, here are some great gifts that fill the bill. Check out my suggestions for Home Theater Gifts For Lovers.
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Holiday Special - Home Theater-In-A-Box Systems
Looking for the perfect gift to get that special someone started in home theater without all the hassle of buying everything and figuring out how to install it? Then a home theater-in-a-box system may be just the perfect gift to give this holiday season. These systems come packaged with everything you need to get a basic home theater started including a DVD player/AV receiver (combination or separate components), all the speakers, including the subwoofer, a remote control, and, the best of all, all the wire is included to connect it all together. Check out some of my favorites.
In addition, for a closer look at what you need to know before purchasing a home theater-in-a-box system, check out my article Home Theater Easy and Inexpensive - What You Need To Know About Home Theater-in-a-Box Systems.
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DVDO Edge Video Scaler and Processor - Product Review
The DVDO Edge is a feature-packed, affordable, standalone video scaler and processor that delivers what it promises. Anchor Bay VRS technology enables the DVDO Edge to deliver the best possible image on an HDTV from Composite, S-Video, Component, PC, or HDMI sources. In addition, other features, such as 6 HDMI inputs (including one on the front panel), a complete array of NTSC, PAL, and HD output resolutions, variable zoom adjustment, mosquito noise reduction, and audio synch give the DVDO Edge a great deal of flexibility. To find out more about the DVDO Edge, and whether it is a product that is right for you, check out my Short and Full Reviews, as well as my Photo Profile. Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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HDMI Switchers
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With the increased number of home theater components equipped with HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connections, such as DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, HD-DVD players, and Satellite and Cable Boxes, one or two HDMI inputs provided on many HDTVs and/or Home Theater receivers is not enough. An HDMI Switcher is a useful product for owners of HDTVs that do not have enough HDMI input connections for HDMI source components. For some suggestions on HDMI switchers that may work for you, check out my current favorites.
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1) Accell UltraAV™ HDMI ver1.3 4-1 Audio/Video Switch
The UltraAV™ HDMI ver1.3 4-1 Audio/Video Switch can be a great addition to a home theater system. An HDMI Switch is a useful product for HDTVs with only one HDMI input connection. With the increased number of components equipped with HDMI connections (DVD players, DVD recorders, Blu-ray players, HD-DVD players, and Satellite and Cable Boxes) one HDMI input provided on many HDTVs is not enough.
However, with an HDMI switch you can now expand an HDTV's single HDMI input into two or more inputs, depending on the capacity of the HDMI switch. One example is the Accell HDMI ver1.3 4-1 switch. This switch is very easy to use and does not degrade signal quality from HDMI sources. For more details, check out my Review and Photo Gallery.
2) OPPO HM-31 Advanced 3-1 HDMI Switch
The HM-31 is great for expanding the number of HDMI inputs on an HDTV. It provides convenience, does not degrade signal quality from HDMI sources, is fully HDMI 1.3 compatible, and provides several control options, including wireless remote and an RS232 connectivity for integration into custom installations. The only disappointment is that the HM-31 provides three inputs, while most HDMI switches provide four inputs. For more details, read by Review.
3) IOGEAR GHDMIAS4 4-1 HDMI Switch
The IOGEAR GHDMIAS4 4-1 HDMI Switch is a product that can be used to expand, up to four HDMI input sources that can be accessed by your HDTV, even if it only has one HDMI input. The IOGEAR HDMI Switch is very easy to use, provides convenient input auto-sensing, is fully HDMI 1.3 compatible, and does not degrade signal quality from HDMI sources. For more details, check out my Review.
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Samsung LN-46A530 46-inch 1080p LCD Television
The Samsung LN-46A530 has impressive specs, including a 46-inch screen, 1080p resolution, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and a fast 5ms response time. However, it is real world performance that counts;...read more
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