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from Robert Silva
Welcome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! This week, I have a review of the highly antcipated OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc player as well as a review of a power management system from Panamax that features voltage regulation and separate meters for incoming and outgoing voltage. In the news department, Denon has announced its new home theater receivers and Blu-ray Disc players for 2009. Also, check out a very interesting report on how flat panel LCD and Plasma Televisions may be unsafe. Lastly, don't forget to give a gift to that special Grad.
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OPPO Digital BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player Product Review
The OPPO BDP-83 is a feature-packed Blu-ray Disc Player that is also an excellent performer. Besides Blu-ray disc playback, the BDP-83 also provides excellent 1080p upscaling of standard DVDs using Anchor Bay VRS technology. Also, other features, such as SACD and DVD-Audio playback, front and rear mounted USB ports for importing images, video, and music from flash drives, add great audio and video flexibility. Although having a somewhat higher price tag than many players, the OPPO BDP-83 takes Blu-ray Disc Player performance and flexibility to the highest level. To find out if the OPPO BDP-83 is right for you, check out my Short and Full Reviews, as well as a supplementary Photo Profile and Video Performance Tests. Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
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Panamax M5400-PM Home Theater Power Management System - Product 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, such as the Panamax M5400-PM 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 both monitor and regulate your voltage level, and aids in clearing up power interference. To find out more details on the M5400-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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Denon Unveils Two New Blu-ray Disc Players For 2009
Denon increases its presence in the Blu-ray market with two new players packed with practical features. The DBP-1610CI and DBP-2010CI both feature Profile 2.0 (BD-Live) access as well as DivxHD and AVCHD file playback, and undecoded bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio via HDMI.
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Home Theater Gifts for Grads
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Looking for a great gift for your favorite Grad? If so, then consider giving a home theater gift. Check out my list of practical and affordable Home Theater Gifts For Grads.
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1) Sony KDL-26L5000 26-inch LCD HDTV
Here is a great HDTV for your Grad. The Sony KDL-26L5000 has a modest-size 26-inch screen, but boasts a native 1366x768 native pixel resolution and 3,000:1 native contrast ratio. In addition, this set features a decent sound system with four processing modes: Clear Voice, Dynamic, and Standard, backed up by a 8 wpc amplifier. Also, don't worry about inputs, the KDL-26L5000 has 3 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. The KDL-26L5000 is also Energy Star 3.0 rated, with 59.6 watts of power consumption when in operation. Download the user manual for operational specifics
2) 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.
3) Sony DAV-IS10 Mico Speaker Home Theater System
The trend towards compact home theater-in-a-box systems has just reached its zenith with Sony's DAV-IS10. The main feature of this system that stands out are its palm-sized satellite speakers. Also, the 5.1 Channel receiver/DVD player combo is also compact in relation to other systems, but the Subwoofer is still fairly large. Despite the small physical presence of this system, the sound quality is better than you might expect. However, this is not a system for a large room. If you are looking for system with extremely small speakers, for use in a small room, I would definitely put this one on the list.
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DVDO Edge Video Scaler and Processor
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 on an HDTV...read more
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