 | from Robert Silva
Welcome to my Weekly Home Theater Newsletter! The Winter Holidays are approaching fast and it looks like there will be a lot gadget bargains. However, before you dig into your pockets for that cash, get prepared with my Holiday Shopping Survival Guide. Also, check out my top home theater product picks for the holidays.
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In the Spotlight | Holiday Shopping Survival Guide
Yes, it's that time of year to gear up for the coming Winter holiday shopping frenzy, but before you actually go out and buy that home theater or other gadget gift, you need to know how to buy. Check out some great tips on how to prepare for the holiday shopping season that will ease your holiday shopping stress.
| | Top Home Theater Gifts for Holiday Shoppers
It is that time of year where the stores begin to fill with eager Christmas and Holiday Shoppers looking for great deals on consumer electronics products, such as televisions, DVD players, Audio systems, and more... For those that haven't been able to keep up with latest, check out my Top Home Theater Gifts for Holiday Shoppers. These products are examples of good value in both price and performance that will enable you to put together a great home theater system for yourself, your family, or a special friend.
| DVD Recording Times and Disc Writing Speed - Impotant Facts
When you buy a blank recordable DVD, on the label it not only refers to the disc size and record mode time, but also refers to Writing Speed. The disc label may indicate a 2x, 4x, 8x, or higher Writing Speed capability. What does this mean to the average consumer? For the answers, check out my Quick Tip: DVD Recording Times and Disc Writing Speed - Important Facts
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Top Picks - Best Blu-ray Disc Players from your Home Theater Guide | ![]() | | Blu-ray disc players are popping up everywhere. With prices of an increasing number of Blu-ray disc players now coming in below $200, this year may bring a "blu christmas" for many. Watch for additional promotions that may include free Blu-ray disc movies with a purchase of select Blu-ray Disc players and also "buy an HDTV and get a free Blu-ray Disc Player" offers. It is expected that Blu-ray disc player and Blu-ray movie promotions will be abundant this holiday season. | | 1) OPPO Digital BDP-83 Blu-ray /DVD/SACD/DVD-Audio Disc Player
The OPPO BDP-83 is a feature-packed Blu-ray Disc Player that is also an excellent performer. Besides Blu-ray disc playback, the BDP-83 also provides excellent 1080p upscaling of standard DVDs using Anchor Bay VRS technology. Also, other features, such as SACD and DVD-Audio playback, front and rear mounted USB ports for importing images, video, and music from flash drives, add great audio and video flexibility. Although having a somewhat higher price tag than many players, the OPPO BDP-83 takes Blu-ray Disc Player performance and flexibility to the highest level. To find out if the OPPO BDP-83 is right for you, check out my Short and Full Reviews, as well as a supplementary Photo Profile and Video Performance Tests. 2) LG BD390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player
LG has experience with both the now-defunct HD-DVD and surviving Blu-ray Disc formats, and as kept on top of things by introducing the first networked Blu-ray Disc player at last year's CEDIA. Their new BD390 expands on the success of their networked Blu-ray Disc player platform and incorporates not only expanded video and audio streaming options (which include CinemaNow, YouTube, Vudu, and Netflix), but wireless network connectivity via built-in WiFi. This is definitely a player for those that want a complete Blu-ray and internet streaming entertainment experience. 3) Panasonic DMP-BD60K Blu-ray Disc Player
The DMP-BD60K plays Blu-ray discs at full 720p, 1080i, or 1080p resolution via its HDMI output. This player is compatible with standard DVDs and most recordable DVD formats, as well as standard music CDs and CD-Rs/RWs. Standard DVDs are upscaled up to 1080p via the HDMI output. This player also provides both onboard decoding or undecodeed bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD via HDMI. The DMP-BD60 aheres to Blu-ray Profile 2.0 specifications, which provides access to improved interactive features available on many newer Blu-ray Disc releases. This player is a great value for $299. |
Product of the Week | ![]() | Onkyo TX-SR707 THX Certified Home Theater Receiver
The Onkyo TX-SR707 7.2 Channel Home Theater Receiver brings THX Certification, high-end audio and video performance, as well as flexibility to a reasonable price. This bereceiver is THX Select2 Plus Certified is rated to deliver 100 wpc, and features Dolby TrueHD/DTS-Master Audio decoding and Dolby Pro Logic IIz and Audyssey DSX surround processing. On the video side, the TX-SR707 has 6 HDMI inputs, 1080p pass-through, and Faroudja DCDi video processing/1080p upscaling. Extra bonuses include iPod connectivity via optional docking station, and Sirius Satellite Radio Compatibility. To make speaker setup easier, the TX-SR707 also includes the Audyssey MultEQ automatic speaker setup system. NOTE: Onkyo receivers run a little warm; have several inches of open space around the receiver for adequate air circulation.
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