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Generally speaking, there are two types of electronics enthusiasts — audiophiles and videophiles. I've always defined myself as an audiophile, but that may be changing now. I listen to music all the time, but I watch much less TV and fewer movies than most of my friends. In fact, I had planned...
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Dave H
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Fri, Sep 11 2009
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Filed under: Sony, HDTV, XBR, upgrade, videoeophile, KDL-40XBR7, Dave H, Special Offers Guy, Accessories Guy, audiophile, 1080p
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Shopping for a new HDTV? Julie and Steve run down the basic information (in plain English) you should know before making your purchase. In our "Choosing an HDTV" video, they discuss key factors to consider, such as screen size, LCD TVs versus plasma TVs , resolution, and contrast ratio. And...
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"Walled Garden" — it conjures up images of a lush, exotic, and beautiful garden isolated from the rest of the world by a high stone wall with a single locked door to limit access. And in many ways, it's an accurate image for the kind of Internet access available through most web-enabled...
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Are you an early HD DVD adopter who made the switch to Blu-ray? If so, you can get Blu-ray versions of the Warner Bros. titles in your library with Warner's Red2Blu program . Simply send Warner Bros. the artwork from your HD DVDs (not the discs or cases) and they'll send you the Blu-ray versions...
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If you're researching buying a new HDTV, you may have come across this question: "1080p vs. 1080i — which is better?" Not surprising, actually. "1080p vs. 1080i" is one of the most common searches on the Crutchfield web site. Let's take a look at what 1080p and 1080i are, and why it's important to know...
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KenSpike
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Mon, Jan 26 2009
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Filed under: HDTV, Blu-ray Disc, video games, television, ken nail, interlaced, 1080i, progressive, 720p, 1080p
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Julie and J.R. talk about Toshiba's RV535U and XV545U LCD HDTVs in a new Crutchfield video. They point out that both models display in full 1080p resolution , and use advanced processing for better standard-definition viewing. Julie points out that the XV545U has a 120Hz refresh rate , minimizing blur...
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Our Product Support Team really shines during Tweak Week — those first few days after the holidays gifts are opened and thousands call for help. Some callers need help hooking things up, while others have questions about how to operate a new gadget. To celebrate Tweak Week, we've put together a list...
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Crutchfield's new video showcases the Samsung A650 and A750 Touch of Color® LCD HDTVs. Julie and J.R. discuss some of high-quality features of these displays, such as full 1080p resolution and a fast 120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion. And they point out some of the extras, such as the USB input...
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JR and Julie discuss some of the features of Sony XBR® LCD HDTVs in a new video from Crutchfield. They outline the advantage of its 1080p resolution (the highest currently available), and how its fast 120Hz refresh rate makes a significant difference when you're watching sports. And JR shares a story...
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Our resident TV expert, Steve, explains what 120Hz refresh rate is, and why it's an important feature to look for. In this new Crutchfield video he talks about the fact that big-screen TVs require a faster refresh rate to keep fast motion from looking choppy. And Steve shows how this can make a big difference...
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A new video posted at Crutchfield.com Learning Center features Steve talking about the XBR8 LCD HDTV from Sony. Steve explains how Sony's Triluminos® LCD backlighting system works. He also explains how it's able to deliver a better picture with deeper blacks than some other types of LCD screens. You...
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A few months ago, I came back to work after 12 weeks of maternity leave. I spent my twelve weeks taking care of the new baby, easing my older daughter's transition into her new big sister role, and, with my husband and helpful relatives, keeping things functioning around the house. My only forays into...
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There's a big change coming in the way some of us get our TV signals. If you get some or all of your channels using an antenna, your viewing routine may be disrupted on Feb. 17, 2009. That's the deadline for all full-power TV stations in the U.S. to switch from analog broadcasts to 100% digital broadcasts...
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Skindig
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Tue, Sep 30 2008
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Filed under: picture quality, HDTV, 2009 deadline, HDTV transition, HD, high-def, television, antenna, high-definition, HDMI, DTV converter, 2009, DTV, SDTV, downconvert, standard-definition, Feb. 17, analog cutoff
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High-definition TVs display fantastic images that make movies and TV shows come alive like never before. But playing video games on an HDTV can be rather tricky, especially if they require precise timing, like Rock Band or the latest version of Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® . I'm talking about "gaming lag"...
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Naturally, people around here are always talking about the latest, greatest electronic gear. I have a long list of things I hope to own soon, and I sometimes wonder what my friends at work would love to have. Thanks to a recent informal, open-ended poll we took at Crutchfield, I was able to find out...
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Chris E
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Wed, Mar 5 2008
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Filed under: HDTV, home theater, digital camera, universal remote, digital SLR, camcorder, gaming system, navagation system, speaker, multi-room music system, receiver, iPod adapter, Chris