I've been cable-less for the past few years and have been using antennas with my HDTVs for TV reception and have been very content, except I really have no clue what I'm supposed to be doing. To wit:
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posted by Challahtronix
on Mar 12, 2013 -
5 answers
I haven't seen a post for this in the last year. Help me buy a nice 32-42in TV by answering a few questions about my price range, TV options, etc :)
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posted by bbqturtle
on Aug 6, 2012 -
10 answers
I have an Olevia LCD TV bought in 2008. For about a week, it would have no sound on any input after being turned on but a quick power cycle would fix it. Now it's stone-cold dead. No glowing LED on the power button like normal and it is definitely plugged in properly to a live outlet. What should I do now?
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posted by 5ean
on Jul 22, 2012 -
4 answers
My Blu-Ray player will play AVI, MKV & other video files but it is a little too finicky about which ones it will accept. Is there a more liberal, tolerant, and accepting player on the market?
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posted by anazgnos
on Dec 23, 2011 -
8 answers
Concerned about "backlight bleed" on Samsung 40" I just bought, can you help me out?
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posted by ascetic
on Nov 26, 2011 -
6 answers
I want to buy or build a home theater PC and I'm overwhelmed by the options for hardware. Mac or PC? Low-end or mid-range?
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posted by Dec One
on Aug 20, 2011 -
17 answers
Why does white on a TV screen cause audible buzzing noise?
It's obvious more on an all-white screen, but even small amounts like captions. It seems like it's been this way for decades, through CRT and on to plasma HDTV screens.
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posted by davebug
on Feb 23, 2011 -
10 answers
I have a USA-standard Samsung LCD flatscreen TV (
specifically this one). I'm moving to the UK in a couple of months and would rather not have to replace it. What do I need to do to make it work in the UK?
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posted by TrashyRambo
on Jan 2, 2011 -
11 answers
LED LCD HDTV? I'm looking to finally replace my 1998-vintage CRT with a Samsung 40" LED LCD @120 Hz (model #UN40C6300SF). It's on sale at Best Buy and the reviews have been very positive with a few complaints of bad panels and visible corner "flashlighting" in a dark room. Anyone have experience with LED TVs? I like their sexy slimness, but are they built to last? Should I wait another year for a comparably-priced 3D version?
posted by timnyc
on Nov 22, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm acquiring a plasma HDTV, and I'm looking for cool things to do with it when I'm not watching movies or playing games on it.
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posted by pombe
on Sep 28, 2010 -
9 answers
I want to use an LCD monitor to receive over the air digital broadcast signals. How do I go about doing this, and what equipment do I need?
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posted by reenum
on Sep 2, 2010 -
11 answers
I'm trying to attach a Dell HDTV to its table mount and it's driving me
completely insane.
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posted by Merzbau
on Jul 18, 2010 -
11 answers
I need to figure out: the correct cord with which to connect my MSI Wind netbook to an older Toshiba tube-style HDTV (a... DVI-D Dual thing, or something, maybe?! + a ???), and where I can purchase such a cord. I am cord-illiterate. Halp!
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posted by Keter
on Jul 15, 2010 -
9 answers
I'm looking for a 47-52" LCD TV to buy - but I want to buy USED - 2years old, for say, ca. $500ish. Recommendations of models and places to buy them please…..
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posted by lalochezia
on Jul 1, 2010 -
6 answers
My friend is looking to replace her TV. She wants a very stylish/elegant small flat screen TV with built in DVD player, HDTV. Price is open (well not that open).
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posted by artdrectr
on Mar 7, 2010 -
12 answers
My sis wants to buy a flat-panel HDTV, but is not terribly familiar with either the nomenclature or the various technologies underlying current-gen panel TVs. Can you help?
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posted by killdevil
on Feb 9, 2010 -
10 answers
Posted for a friend: What's the best non-Geeksquad option for getting a plasma TV mounted/configured in or around Lake Forest, IL (just north of Chicago)?
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posted by um_maverick
on Dec 23, 2009 -
5 answers
Looking for a good flatscreen TV, 42" or thereabouts... and white. I haven't been able to find anything that size that isn't in industry-standard black. Any suggestions?
posted by Riki tiki
on Dec 2, 2009 -
8 answers
In the market for an HDTV, but what should I know beforehand to ensure that I can connect it to a separate hard drive and watch videos already stored on the drive?
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posted by zardoz
on Nov 28, 2009 -
10 answers
My old tube television has died a terrible sputtering death. Help me get over my sense of loss by assisting me in replacing it with a new HD television and entertainment system.
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posted by ColdChef
on Nov 23, 2009 -
23 answers
How can I get a DVD movie to fill (at least one axis of) my screen without compromising the picture quality?
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posted by rahnefan
on Nov 20, 2009 -
16 answers
I'm thinking about getting a 32"/37" LCD TV. Primary applications are DVDs (and I guess, now, BluRay), NetFlix/Hulu streaming, and an existing PS2. I'm also eyeing the PS3 (or a Wii?) but haven't made a decision yet. We don't have cable/satellite, and don't typically watch over-the-air. What factors should I be considering?
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posted by Alterscape
on Nov 19, 2009 -
5 answers
My wife and I are finally getting around to getting an HDTV soon. When
we do that, we want to adjust the setup in our living room to reflect
the way we consume entertainment these days.
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posted by COBRA!
on Nov 9, 2009 -
11 answers
I have a bunch of HDTV shows recorded on a HD DVR. How can I make a video compilation without knowing anything about video editing? Complication: Linux household.
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posted by halogen
on Sep 11, 2009 -
5 answers
I'm looking to buy my first HDTV. I know little to nothing about technology, and it seems that all of the discussions and guides online are geared towards very savvy technophiles looking to spend big bucks on a very precise level of viewing and audio perfection that I neither need nor want. Please help me understand what all of these weird terms mean and what I actually need in order to watch tv and vhs/dvd videos.
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posted by Mael Oui
on Feb 15, 2009 -
23 answers
HDTV filter: I recently bought a new HDTV with a built-in tuner. When I auto-tune over the air, I receive about 6-8 channels clearly, but none in HD. (Most CBS/FOX/ABC sports and local news are broadcast in HD, but I only seem to get them in non-HD.) Am I doing something wrong or do I have to buy an HDTV antenna from my local Radio Shack (if so which one should I buy?)
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posted by ruwan
on Nov 29, 2008 -
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I grabbed a 42" LCD television made by LG, on sale at Circuit Bankruptcy for $750. I saved a couple hundred bucks by choosing one with 720p/1080i resolution rather than 1080p. Am I a dumbass or a genius?
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posted by Saucy Intruder
on Nov 28, 2008 -
17 answers
Can a cable feed be rotated 90 degrees on a monitor if the signal comes in through coax?
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posted by MrMulan
on Aug 6, 2008 -
6 answers
The colors on the right-hand side of my projection HD-TV are slightly out of phase ... what can I do?
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posted by jbickers
on May 7, 2008 -
4 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.
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posted by jkl345
on Feb 18, 2008 -
11 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 by aspo
on Dec 2, 2007 -
8 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?
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posted by cmicali
on Jul 4, 2007 -
5 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?
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posted by Aanidaani
on May 15, 2007 -
10 answers
