Help me pick out a LCD HDTV and accoutrements wiithout falling prey to techno-hype! Budget is $2-3k for a ten-year techno-leap. Need to watch NHL hockey. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 15 answers

I need (well, want) a new receiver for my home theater system to accommodate my new HDTV. What's my best bet for the least amount of money? Specs on everything, and details on what I'm looking for, inside. [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2008 - 6 answers

LCD vs Plasma displays for displaying text? What's the difference? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 5 answers

I want to buy my mother a new DVD player for her birthday/mother's day. She wants one that can record VHS to DVD. When I went on Amazon to look for such a thing, there were an overwhelming number of possibilities. Can you help explain to me what some of the features are? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 4 answers

The colors on the right-hand side of my projection HD-TV are slightly out of phase ... what can I do? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 4 answers

Is a membership in AVSForum Club worth it? I'm in the market for an HDTV and I'm wondering if it's worth the $35 subscription cost for access to the special deal forum, or if the specials posted there are similar to what I'll find looking at other sites like slickdeals, etc.
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 3 answers

How bad does XBox 360 look on a standard definition TV? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 22 answers

How do non-HD video sources look when displayed on a modern LCD HDTV? Is it comparable to what it looks like on a CRT-based TV? [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 13 answers

How can I "upscale" DVD/DivX video on my Windows PC and display it on the HDTV I've got setup as a second monitor? [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm burning video to be played on a standalone LCD HDTV/DVD player. The video seems to be recorded at 720x480 pixel resolution at 24fps. what resolution should I set it to to look best on my 720p HDTV? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 9 answers

HDTV's that don't cause video game lag? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 12 answers

What are the best DVR options for 2008? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 20 answers

How can I make Tivo recognize all the channels my TV knows about? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm moving to a new place next week and now that my nice HDTV will be in the livingroom and getting a lot of foot traffic, I would like some ideas on how to put it to good use both visually and audibly. [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 12 answers

I just bought a Panasonic TH-50PX77U. Great tv so far. I have digital cable service and wanted to hook up my cable/dvr box (supplied by cable company) to the tv via HDMI. No signal, which I assume means the port is blocked. I heard that cable companies disable a lot of features on their dvrs. So, I had to connect using the standard coaxial cable I used with my old tube tv. Since the digital cable service is coming into the dvr via coaxial, is it still digital going to the tv via coaxial? Do I need a digital coaxial cable? Should I start griping with the cable company to open up HDMI? All help is appreciated.
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 7 answers

i'm getting a new projector to replace my existing one. my current macbook only has a 720p native resolution (1280x800) so i'm leaning towards buying a projector with 720p resolution. but thinking forward, with blu-ray players etc, will i have problems playing 1080p movies in 720p? and how will they look? is there a big difference? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 10 answers

PS3 for Blu-Ray? Should I get one now? Is something better coming? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 25 answers

A couple months ago, I sold my old Sony Trinitron and gave up TV. It's been fantastic and I haven't really looked back. But I *have* been missing watching movies on a screen bigger than my 15” laptop. I've also always wanted a bigger monitor for my laptop, so I can juggle more projects at once. So I'm starting to look around for a large LCD monitor or sizable HDTV to serve these needs. I've had a couple co-workers at previous jobs tell me they use an LCD TV as a monitor and they swear by it for cost savings and multi-functionality. [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there a good alternative to the new Apple TV 2? We just got a new HDTV as a gift for the holidays, and I've been connecting my laptop (Windows) to it in order to watch downloaded TV shows & movies. It works ok, but the gfx card on the laptop's a bit old, & doesn't really support HD resolution. Now that the Apple TV's (re)released today, I was wondering if there's a good alternative ....something small that'll playback hd video files in divx, xvid, etc, super easy to connect to the wireless network, plays back in full hd res., etc. Storage space isn't really an issue, just a few gigs is ok considering we usually delete a video file or backup to dvd-r after watching it. I'm also concerned the AppleTV won't playback all the random video formats that VLC & a codec pack handle with ease. ...oh, and definitely cheaper than the AppleTV - think grad student income. Thanks!
posted on Jan 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Is this the right time to buy a HDTV? [more inside]
posted on Jan 8, 2008 - 24 answers

Help me find the best deal on a 37" HDTV in Vancouver, Canada. [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2008 - 8 answers

I haven't owned a tv since 2004. Since then, I've been downloading my shows, at first at compressed HD quality, and then more recently 720p and 1080i/p. I don't want to watch broadcast TV that looks like YouTube, I want a beautiful picture. Should I wait until 2010 to get an HDTV and service? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2007 - 19 answers

Just switched from cable to DirecTV (7 HD channels on cable just wasn't cutting it), and we have a Mac Mini we'd like to use as a DVR. Possible? Practical?
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 6 answers

Two hd tv's, digital cable and a Series 2 Tivo. what to do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 7 answers

Looking for advice on HDTV purchase, where to buy, which models are recommended and which to avoid. Plasma, DLP, LCD? OMG! [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2007 - 16 answers

I recently bought a fancy smanchy Samsung hdtv. However it has a totally different way of describing digital channels than any listing service does. For instance, I look at listings and they what say is channel 709, my tv thinks is channel 9-1. What is going on? Is there some way to get listings and my tv to agree?
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - 8 answers

How much of a difference would using a 25ft vs. a 35ft HDMI cable make for a new 50" Plasma TV setup? Or should I go out of my way to keep it at 20ft or less? [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 8 answers

42" plasma 1080p v 720p quality question. [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2007 - 20 answers

Is there a way to change the resolution of an existing Premiere Pro CS3 project, or is that something that can only be set up before you begin work? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2007 - 2 answers

How cheaply can I get a 37" 1080i television? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 15 answers

I need to optimize x264, VC-1, etc. playback. Forgive me if I'm missing the glaringly obvious, but I have been googling for over an hour and haven't found anything. Most of the guides I've found are more geared towards encoding. I'm looking for a conclusive source on how to configure my computer for the smoothest and least-CPU intensive playback of next-gen HD codecs (yes, even accepting small reductions in picture quality!). [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there such a thing as a future-proof DVD player? My roommate just moved out and took his DVD player with him. So I need to visit the local big box electronics store to pick up a new one. I'd like something that's built to last, can upsample standard DVDs and that can handle one or both of the new HD formats. What should I purchase? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 20 answers

LCD - PLASMA TV FILTER: I am in the market for a Flat Screen HDTV. I would LIKE to stay at 1000 bucks or below (I could probably move up to 1300 if the extra cash brought in a big leap in quality). What is the best option on the market for a 40+ inch LCD or Plasma TV for around 1000 bucks? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 20 answers

DIRECTV/Fox Broadcasting Error [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 8 answers

We bought an HDTV. Which provider would you recommend? Should we go Cable or Satellite? What are your experiences? We're in NYC. TIA!
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 7 answers

I recently purchased an HDTV (Vizio VX37L 37" LCD; 768p) and an Xbox 360 (Elite); am I getting the image quality I should be getting? Specifically, there seems to be far less antialiasing going on than I'd expect; "jaggies" are obvious from across the room. The 360 is connected to the TV via HDMI, and the 360 is outputting 720p. [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 17 answers

Is this particular model of 40" LCD HDTV right for me? (Sony Bravia XBR4) Is there any upcoming new tech (I know about the OLED thing) that will make me look stupid (to myself, later) for dropping $2500 - $3500 on a relatively new HDTV model? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 12 answers

New-fangled technology question: how do I connect the video-out on my laptop to my LCD TV? [more inside]
posted on Sep 15, 2007 - 14 answers

What do I need to know when moving a rear-projection HDTV? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm looking for recommendations for a couple of video cards. One for an older PC, PCI only, driving a 1680x1050 display. The other for a newish PC driving a 1980x1020 HDTV. [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 1 answers

Where's the right place to go out and watch the NFL season opener in SF tomorrow? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 9 answers

I have about 19 hours to decide which HDTV to buy. Thoughts? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 20 answers

Blue-Ray vs. HD DVD. Do we have a winner? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2007 - 19 answers

HDTVFilter: Is "gaming mode" just a gimmick or does it have a real benefit? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 12 answers

Is a high-definition lens for an HDV camera the equivalent of a thousand-dollar audio cable? Is there any noticeable benefit for an amateur point-and-shooter? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 4 answers

I am looking for a cheap TV to put on the night stand next to my bed after my old 12" LCD SDTV broke. I'd like the new one to be 16:9, HDTV (720p) and as cheap as possible. My comcast cable box has component and DVI connectors.. any recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2007 - 5 answers

My wife and I just bought a new Plasma TV, and I need some advice as to what our next step is for hi-def. [more inside]
posted on Jun 1, 2007 - 8 answers

I subscribe to Comcast digital cable and I'm interested in getting some HD programming for my HDTV: the problem is that my cable box is not capable of supporting HD. I would like to get a new box that can transmit an HD signal to my TV, but I don't want to rent one. Can anyone tell me where to find out which boxes are supported and where best to buy one? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 10 answers

I've just bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. I'm interested in what others here think are the optimal settings for viewing HDTV? And, while we're at it, for watching DVDs, as I'm sure that HDTV would benefit from different settings than DVDs would. I think I have the settings pretty much as good as I can get them, and I recognise that different settings suit different people, but I would be interested in what other Bravia owners think are the best settings for optimising their picture quality.
posted on May 13, 2007 - 6 answers

Just how international are A/V Standards, anyway...? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2007 - 5 answers