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The truth about Blu-Ray

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The truth about Blu-Ray

The format war is over and Blu-Ray has rained triumphant. So the question is, a $1,000 player, is it worth it?

First of all lets make some things clear. After HD-DVD went dead we were told that the prices of Blu-Ray players would go down. Well of course that didn’t happen. Since its only competitor was out of the market we say a jump in the prices of not only the systems but also the media.

Obviously if you’re thinking about getting a Bly-Ray player you would have (or considering getting) a high-definition screen. Now depending on the resolution of your screen it can be pretty pointless on getting an Blu-Ray player. A screen with the size of 32 inches is not going to show DVD’s much different if they are regular format over a HD format. But if we’re talking 42 inches and Continue reading »

The best HDTV for you

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The best HDTV for you

Most people know what HDTV stands for but for those who do not, it stands for high definition television. Now to get to the point and to go out and buy a television that will work for what you want it for and that will fit into the space you have picked out to place your tv.

But what television do you buy? There are so many different styles and sizes out on the market and all of the televisions have all different prices. So you need to make a decision on what style and size you want so you know what you want so you can go and get it from the store.

You also have to decide on the screen pixels and all of the different screen formats that are offered by the manufacturers. If you look on the DVDs you buy in the store and look on the back of the case you will see the screen format. You can also see the format on the front just by looking to see if the DVD is wide screen or not. This is the same thing the new televisions offer in their setup menu so if you like you can watch all of your movies like that. Continue reading »

How to Choose your next TV?

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How to Choose your TV?

Planning to buy a new television set? Do you know the right one to choose? Because of the many options that are available in the market, you may have a hard time choosing the appropriate television for you. But don’t worry, this article might provide you with some suggestions you can consider when choosing your new TV.

Tips on Buying the Right TV Set

Many people like to choose a much bigger screen TV when buying a new television since “bigger is better” especially if you wish to have a home theater system. But we should take into consideration the size of your room where you will place your TV, the viewing distance as well as your budget.

Firstly, the viewing point should be at the right distance. How would you know that you are viewing from the right distance though? If you are sitting too far from the screen, you will lose the overall impact of the images you’re watching. On the other hand, if you’re too close to the screen, you will see small dots (pixels) on the screen. To have an idea of how large your TV screen should be, browse through the available recommended size tables available in electronics stores in your area.

Besides looking at the size of the screen, you still need to consider the quality and resolution of the images on screen. A rule of thumb here is to choose the highest resolution TV that you can afford as this is directly proportional to the quality of the picture you get. Of course, the picture quality and the resolutions will differ according to the technology used in the TV you are looking at. CRT TVs tend to have very wide viewing angles as well as high resolutions, Plasma TVs on the other hand are not just lighter and slimmer but renders deeper blacks and contrast as well. LCD TVs on the other hand can show the most vivid of colors. Continue reading »

HD-DVD vs. Blu-ray: A Battle to the End

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HD-DVD vs. Blu-ray: A Battle to the End

Currently, many companies have presented options to the present DVD standard. The two major alternatives are the HD-DVD and the blu-ray. For the past several years, these two had competed and we have drawn comparisons between the two.

Advantages and Disadvantages of HD-DVD and Blu-ray

Even though, both of these formats have great advantages. One is better on aspects when it comes to capacity, compression and playback when compared to the other. Let us compare HD-DVD and Blu-ray and learn to understand their strengths and weaknesses.

Both of these formats use blue lasers and they also have the same options for video and audio compression. But blu-ray has a larger storage space. It offers a 50 GB dual layer disc. On the other hand, HD-DVD has a lesser storage space. It has 30 GB dual layer disc. When it comes to the affordability of these 2 discs, HD-DVD is more affordable than Blu-ray. HD-DVD is selling its disc for around $399 while Blu-ray sells its disc for around $ 699. Continue reading »