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from Robert Silva
Welcome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! First up: Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular annual unofficial U.S. national holiday. This year Super Bowl Sunday will be on February 1, 2009, and will be televised in high definition. In order to fully appreciate the Super Bowl, you need an HDTV and Home Theater System. Check out my useful tips for Setting Up A Home Theater System For A High Definition Super Bowl.
Also, I am back from my trip to Las Vegas and CES and have some great products to share with you. Stay tuned for a more comprehensive CES report in the following weeks.
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News From CES 2009 - Hitachi Gesture Remote Control
One of the great things about CES is checking out all the future technology prototypes that may, or may not, make it to market. For instance, I have had the opportunity to see prototype Blu-ray Disc players several years before they reached store shelves. This year, one of more interesting prototype technologies being demonstrated was Hitachi's Gesture Remote Control...read more Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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News From CES 2009 - Home Theater Furniture
Have you ever purchased an audio rack, TV stand, or media storage cabinet and discovered when you got home that you had no idea how to put it together? I have, and I am sure you have to. Bell'O has now come the rescue with their new line of No-Tools Required unassembled Home Theater furniture on display at CES 2009. Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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News From CES 2009 - Wireless HDTV Makes Headway
Flat panel LCD and Plasma Televisions are very appealing to consumers, especially since they can be mounted on a wall. However, many owners have expressed frustration about hanging their television on the wall as those ugly and unsightly connection cables still need to go somewhere. To solve this problem, several companies are in the process of introducing Wireless TV to the U.S. market...read more Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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The video projector has long been used as a presentation tool in business and commercial entertainment, as well as in some very high-end home theater systems. However, video projectors are becoming more available and affordable for the average consumer. For a sampling of video projectors in the entry-level to upper mid-price ranges, check out some of my current suggestions.
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1) 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. On the inside, this projector features a 3-Chip LCD panel, (1920x1080), 1080p native pixel resolution, 1,500 lumens output, and a stated contrast ratio of 16,000:1. In addition, "smooth screen" technology eliminates the LCD "screen door" effect. To make setup easier, the AE2000 also includes a split-screen "before and after" display, as well as a built-in waveform monitor. If you want excellent performance and extensive setup control options, check out the Panasonic PT-AE2000.
2) Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 1080UB 3LCD 1080p Home Theater Projector
At an MSRP of $2,999, the Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 1080UB 3LCD projector is an upgrade of its popular Home Cinema 1080. The main improvements are the addition of a second HDMI input and, more importantly, higher lumens output and better black level performance, which improves contrast and color saturation. With its native 1080p resolution and acceptable light output, the video quality is excellent. Flesh tones, overall color saturation, and contrast levels provide a very natural looking image, with none of the usual LCD artifacts, such as the screen door effect. For more details on the 1080UB check out my Short and Full Reviews, and also my Photo Closeup Profile.
3) Vivitek D326WX Compact DLP Video Projector
At an MSRP of $1,199, the Vivitek D326WX DLP Projector is a great value. With its extremely compact design this projector can be placed just about anywhere, and with its included carrying case, you can take it with you to the office or grandma's house. With its native 1280x800 native pixel resolution (approx - 720p) and impressive 2,600 lumen output capability, the video quality is very good. Flesh tones and overall color saturation produce a very natural looking image. Another bonus is that the D326WX has a very quick turn-on and cool down shut off time. For more details, check out my Short and Full Reviews, as well as a Photo Gallery and results from a series of Video Performance Tests.
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Product of the Week
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Yamaha RX-V663 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver
The Yamaha RX-V663 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver offers high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility, without breaking the bank. This receiver is rated to deliver 95 wpc,...read more
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