News From CES 2010: LG's Super-Charged Blu-ray Disc Player
 Blu-ray Disc players are going through a transformation and the best example shown at CES 2010 was the LG BD390. This player has just about everything: Blu-ray, DVD, CD playback, Wireless Network Connectivity with audio/video streaming from content providers such as Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, and Pandora, and in a new twist, the LG B590 also includes a 250 GB hard drive that allows consumers to store selected downloaded movies, music ripped from CDs, and photos/audio/video content from USB flash drives. However,...Read more Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
| | News From CES 2010: Sherwood Netboxx Receiver
 Although 3D TV and Net-Connected TV seem to be getting all the attention at CES this year, there is a lot more to see. One example is the increasing incorporation of Net-Connected features into home theater receivers... Read more Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
| News From CES2010: 3D and Net-Connected TV Everywhere!
 A lot was presented at the Pre-CES Press Conferences on Wednesday. The big emphasis: The continued onslaught of 3D TV and the big push of HDTVs featured Net-Connected features. On the 3D TV front, LG, Toshiba, Samsung, and Panasonic all presented their 3D TV line-up, with Samsung and Toshiba also indicating that some select 3D TVs will also incorporate real-time 2D to 3D real time conversion processors (I will have more on this in my upcoming CES Wrap-up reports). Also,...Read more Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
|
Sponsored Links | ![]() |  |
Top Picks - Best Video Evaluation Test Discs from your Home Theater Guide | ![]() | | You shelled out big bucks for that new HDTV, but how do you know if you are really getting the best performance from your purchase. Also, is that upscaling DVD player or Blu-ray Disc player really up to snuff? Will the addition of that expensive video scaler/processor really make a difference? With a good test DVD or Blu-ray test disc, even the average consumer can find out whether their HDTV, Blu-ray/DVD player, or video processor/scaler is delivering the performance that it claims to deliver on paper. Check out my favorites. | | 1) Silicon Optix (IDT) HQV DVD Benchmark Test Disc
The HQV DVD takes the user through a series of video performance tests. The tests include: Color Bar/Vertical Detail, Jagged Edge Tests, Motion Tests, Overall Picture Detail, Video Noise Reduction, Progressive Scan performance, and more. The DVD starts off by giving the user an overview of the tests and how to score them, by showing simulated examples of what to look for. A scorecard is also provided with the HQV DVD that you can use to easily quantify the test results for your video components. The HQV Benchmark DVD is a very useful, easily understood, and affordable tool that anyone can use to evaluate the video performance of their home theater without the need of a high-priced technician.
Manufacturer's Site. 2) Spears-Munsil High Definition Benchmark Test Disc (Blu-ray Edition)
With the Spears and Munsil High Definition Benchmark Disc, the average consumer has the ability, viewing a series of tests, to find out whether their HDTV, Blu-ray Disc player, or an external video processor/scaler is delivering good performance. The disc starts with scenes that contain complex shapes that test the limitations of your equipment. The disc also takes the user through a series of technical tests: Color Bars, Gary Scale display, Black Level, Image Geometry, Jagged Edge Tests, Film and video cadences, Video Title overlays, and even provides samples of Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, and PCM audio codecs. For a detailed look and explanation of the tests, check out my Photo Gallery and the Spears and Munsil User's Guide. 3) QDEO by Marvell HD Evaluation Test Disc (Blu-ray)
The QDEO HD Evaluation test disk provides comprehensive testing of video processing in a Blu-ray Disc player, AV Receiver, HDTV, or Video Scaler, such as noise reduction, format conversion, and image enhancement. The noise reduction test patterns check the ability to reduce analog and digital noise. The format conversion test patterns provide a comprehensive test of de-interlacing. The enhancement patterns check for the presence and performance of a variety of leading-edge types of enhancements including detail enhancement, adaptive contrast enhancement, intelligent color remapping, and bit-resolution-expansion. The disk also includes a set of test patterns for video setting calibration, as well as a demonstration section and video montage. |
Product of the Week | ![]() | Polk Audio PSW110 10-Inch Powered Subwoofer
The Polk PSW110 is a modest powered subwoofer that is great for entry level systems and/or small rooms. This compact subwoofer delivers 100 Watts of continuous power, good clarity, tightness, and a lower bass response than you might find on more expensive subs. The PSW10 has a 10-inch woofer cone, a bottom mounted downfiring port to extend lower frequency response, a frequency response of 32 to 250Hz, and an 60Hz to 160Hz adjustable crossover. Input connections include both Line Level and standard speaker connections. The PSW110 also features an Auto On/Off function for convenience.
 |
Feeling Under the Weather? | ![]() | Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms
How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More>
| | Home Theater Ads
Advertisement
 |
No comments:
Post a Comment