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from Robert Silva
Welceome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! This week I have a little of everything. First up, a review of a power management product that may be a great addition for your home theater setup. Also, despite the downturn in the economy, Yamaha comes out with five new home theater receivers priced from $249 to $649. In addition, if you hadn't noticed, some TV stations have already switched to digital-only broadcasting. Find out if you are affected.
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Panamax M5100-PM Power Management System - Review
You've spent a lot of money and collected a lot home theater components over the years. With each component upgrade or addition you have another power cord to plug in. After the number of wall outlet options run out, you add a surge protector, then another one, and then you still run out. One solution to all this mess is to get a centralized power managment system that not only provides all the outlets you need, but also includes additional connectivity organizes coax and ethernet cable connections, provides a practical way to monitor your voltage level, and aids in clearing up power interference. One product that might do the job for you is the Panamax M5100-PM. To find out more details on the M5100-PM, read my Short and Full Reviews and also check out my Photo Gallery. Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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Yamaha Introduces New 65-Series Home Theater Receivers
Yamaha has announced its latest line of Home Theater Receivers that bring more advanced features to an affordable price level. The five new Home Theater Receivers: RX-V365, RX-V465, RX-V565, RX-V665, and RX-V765 are all Bluetooth and iPod compatible (via optional docking stations), feature HDMI switching, and include Yamaha's convenient SCENE mode selection. The SCENE mode is a set of preset listening options that work in conjunction with input selection. The user can either select the default settings for DVD, CD, TV, and Radio, or can select from other options including iPOD, XM, TV Sports, or Video Game. In addition,...read more Photo (c) Yamaha Electronics Corporation
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421 Television Stations Have Made The Analog-to-Digital Switch
As of today (February 18, 2009) about 1/3 (or 421) of full power television stations in the U.S. have already made the switch to all-digital broadcasting. This, in spite of the fact that President Obama has signed a bill to officially delay the DTV Transition until June 12 of this year...read more
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26 and 27-Inch LCD Flat Panel Television
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Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Although Plasma TVs seem to be be getting a lot of attention in this area, the LCD television is actually making a bigger impact with consumers. For a list of some of my LCD television favorites in the 26 and 27-inch screen sizes, check out the following selections.
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1) Sharp AQUOS LC-26D43U 26-inch LCD TV
Get in on the flat panel 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, 6,000:1 contrast ratio, progressive scan, internal stereo amplifier with front mounted speakers, and NTSC and ATSC/QAM (HDTV) Tuners, and a fast 6ms response time. You owe it to yourself to check out the space saving, stylish, and high performance that this LCD TV can deliver. For a closer look, check out the User Manual.
2) Sony Bravia KDL-26M4000 26-Inch LCD TV
Just because you can't accommodate or desire a large screen television, doesn't mean you can't get a small TV with good performance. The KDL-26M4000 has a modest-size 26-inch screen, but boasts a native 1366x768 native pixel resolution and 2,500:1 contrast ratio. In addition, this set features a decent sound system with four processing modes: Clear Voice, Dynamic, Custom, Game, and Standard, backed up by a 10wpc x 2 amplifier. Also, don't worry about inputs, the KDL-26M4000 has 2 HDMI inputs for high-def sources, and Component, Composite, and S-video connections for older sources. Another bonus is that you can use the set as a PC monitor and a TV at the same time with its PC-PIP function.
3) Panasonic Viera TC-26LX85 26-inch LCD TV
Although Panasonic is more well-known for its Plasma TVs, they also have a full line of LCD TVs in the 32-inch and below screen size. The TC-26LX85 is a great performing set in the 26-inch screen size. Some of the features include a 1366x768 native pixel resolution, 10,000:1 Native Contrast Ratio, 3 HDMI inputs, and built-in ATSC tuner for access of over-the-air HDTV signals. The TC-26LX85 even comes with an SD card slot for display of digital photos. This set also incorporates IPS (In P*** Switching) which is a technology that improves the side-to-side viewing angle. If you are looking for a compact LCD television that still delivers a great high definition picture and offers some practical features, check out the Panasonic TC-26LX85.
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Panasonic DMR-EA18K DVD Recorder
The Panasonic DMR-EA18K is one of a growing number of entry-level DVD recorders that require an external tuner, such as a cable box, satellite box, or DTV converter box, to...read more
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Best Moves in a Bad Economy
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Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable.
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