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What is the best TV today? Read 5 webpages and you'll find 5 opinions. Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, and Hitachi all make great units, but which should you consider for your next major investment? What does HDMI mean? Is it better than DVI? Do regular DVD players put out an HD image? Is 720p or 1080i the best resolution? All of these are valid questions in the hunt for your next TV. So where to begin? Lets get back to the basics. Starting from the beginning, lets talk resolutions. 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p are the current formats for televisions. The difference between the p's and i's does make a big difference in quality. Standard definition (read: broadcast) is in 480i... carry on reading | |
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Want a 108" screen? Get a projector...or should you?
A lot of emails have been sent to me asking what the best projector is for under $1000. The goal: make a 100+ inch screen that they can watch tv, movies, and sporting events on, and throw out that old tube tv. Before making such a big leap, there are a few things you NEED to know about projectors and projection screens.
The first thing to consider is how often you will be viewing you projector. If you are considering replacing your tube tv to only watch on your new big screen, unforseen costs will arise. Did you know that the average life of a projector bulb is only around.. carry on reading
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