720p or 1080p?

1080i should look better on a 1080p display than on a 720p display. The 720p display must scale the image, losing data in the process. The 1080p display can combine the two 1080i interlaced fields to create a single, high-resolution...

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Posted by Staff on 22 March 2006

Maximise bulb life on DLP telvisions

Got bulbs? DLP bulbs that is. You might need to stock up on 'em if your HDTV set has a Dynamic Mode setting or any similar setting that increases the brightness beyond the norm. Rich didn't indicate which Samsung DLP...

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Posted by Staff on 24 January 2006

Are your HDMI cables 1080p ready?

Did you even know they might not be? I sure didn't, but Wireworld wants to make sure every HDMI cable you buy is clearly labeled to note if it is capable of carrying the highest of the high definition signals...

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Posted by Staff on 19 January 2006

Toshiba demo SED display technology

As reported earlier, Toshiba & Canon’s newest display technology, SED, was on display at CES 2006. According to many who were able to actually view some of the sets, the displays were nothing short of amazing even though they were...

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Posted by Staff on 9 January 2006

Calibug HDTV calibrates your TV via a PC

The Calibug HDTV is equal parts good and gimmicky. The good: the tool includes a suite of calibration tools and test patterns designed to let you use your PC to calibrate an HDTV set (the PC will, of course,...

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Posted by Staff on 13 December 2005

HDTV Test Pattern Multitool: Calibug

The trouble with hunting for an HDTV is that the clerks at most retailers futz up the contrast and brightness and then show cartoons with unbearably saturated colors. Before you buy one, you'd better re-calibrate those suckers to see...

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Posted by Staff on 9 December 2005

DLP TV price comparison

Choosing an HDTV antenna can be a frustrating business. However, if you prefer to receive HDTV through an antenna, rather than a satellite or cable subscription, there are a couple of things that will make life easier. First of...

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Posted by Staff on 4 December 2005

Brillian to Include ISF Calibration with new HDTV's

If any of you folks were already in the market for a Brillian HDTV, this little perk might be enough to seal the deal. Brillian is offering free in-home ISF calibration on their 720p and 1080p HDTVs. Via HomeTheaterBlog...

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

HDTV Calibration

All HDTVs should be calibrated. Here is the quick lowdown. What is calibration? Calibration is the finding and using the optimum settings for all of your HDTV’s display controls. These settings include (but aren’t limited to): Contrast Brightness Black...

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Posted by Staff on 29 November 2005

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