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LCD and Plasma TV Buying Guide
by Elmar Salmutter on 19.04.2010 So, you’re buying a new flat-panel HDTV. Congratulations! But with brochures, adverts, and cut-price offers desperately trying to sell you a TV — any TV! — it’s nearly impossible to make an informed decision. Well, suffer no more: We’ve condensed years of experience with flat-panel LCD and plasma TVs into this one-page primer. Where you feel you need more information, follow the links to our in-depth articles on plasma, LCD, and other HDTV topics. |
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The 20 Most Common Mistakes in the Home Cinema
by Elmar Salmutter on 16.04.2010 Modern home-cinema technology is complex and often hard to install — it’s easy to make mistakes if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing. We’ve put together this list of the 20 most common mistakes to help you get the best out of your home cinema. |
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Samsung Internet@TV
by Elmar Salmutter on 18.03.2010 Internet connections are becoming an increasingly common feature of flat-panel TVs — including, for example, those made by the South Korean manufacturer Samsung. The company’s internet platform, “Internet@TV”, offers content specifically tailored to Samsung TVs. |
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Panasonic Viera Cast
by Elmar Salmutter on 18.03.2010 Internet connections have become a common feature in today’s flat-panel TVs. Panasonic, for example, offers an internet platform by the name of “Viera Cast”, which allows users to surf specially tailored content on their TV screen. |
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Philips Net TV
by Elmar Salmutter on 18.03.2010 More and more TVs can now access the internet — including many models from the Dutch manufacturer Philips, which calls its TV internet platform “Net TV”. Net TV allows users not only to access specially tailored online content, but also to visit normal websites. |
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Power-Saving TV Technologies
by Elmar Salmutter on 09.12.2009 Economical cars, alternative power sources, energy-saving measures — environmentally conscious business is the done thing these days. In the TV and home-theater sector, too, it’s possible to do your bit for the environment — and your wallet! |
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Synchronizing Audio and Video
by Elmar Salmutter on 04.12.2009 We already described some valuable tips for bringing sound and picture into line in our how-to article "Readjust your home-theater setup for better picture–sound interaction". But these related mostly to how to position your center and surround speakers. Here, we’ll look at a few other tricks for improving synchronization. |
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Wireless Connections Explained
by Elmar Salmutter on 15.10.2009 So, you’ve got a sleek, new flat-panel TV, but trailing, tangled cabling is spoiling your living room’s look. Wireless technology can present a viable alternative — find out when here. |
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TV Rack and Home-Theater Furniture Guide
by Elmar Salmutter on 14.10.2009 Phew, all sorted! The new dream TV is ordered and on its way, the Blu-ray player just needs unpacking, and you’ve even got the right HDMI cable. But imagine the disappointment when the new devices don’t fit in the old cupboard. There’s only one thing for it: You’ll need to buy some new home-theater furniture! |
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TV Manufacturer Overview
by Elmar Salmutter on 13.10.2009 The last thing we’d try to do is tell you which TV to buy — after all, we’re independent reviewers and would like to stay that way. Instead, we’ve used our years of experience to put together a short description of the most important companies. |
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HD Cable Connections
by Elmar Salmutter on 11.10.2009 New technologies need new cables. This article explains the important factors in choosing cables for HD and Blu-ray signals. |
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Averting TV Damage
by Elmar Salmutter on 22.07.2009 Paid loads of money, but didn’t pay enough attention? It’s so frustrating when your sexy new flat-panel picks up a scratch or dent or, worse, ends up sitting miserably in the corner of the room, out of action. Here are the ten deadly sins of TV-handling, and how to avoid committing them. |
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Digital Recordings
by Elmar Salmutter on 21.07.2009 VHS is a thing of the past; these days, digital is the only way to record. Here we run through the wide choice of available recording media and explain how your choice will affect everyday viewing. You’ll also find handy tips for optimizing your recording and archiving. |
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Satellite TV Explained
by Elmar Salmutter on 13.07.2009 Satellite TV offers many advantages: better quality, more channels, and future-proof technology. We take a look at the most important things to consider. |
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Plasma TVs on their way out?
by Elmar Salmutter on 09.07.2009 Is LCD overtaking plasma once and for all? Well, it’s hard to say: On the one hand, more and more manufacturers are giving up plasma production. On the other hand, plasma technology continues to make big improvements. |
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Understanding TV connectivity
by Elmar Salmutter on 25.06.2009 Together, the latest high-definition TVs and video devices can produce some breathtaking pictures. Learn here about the audio and video connections that link these devices. Since any team is only as strong as its weakest member, it pays to make sure you’re using the best connection possible. |
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First steps to HDTV
by Elmar Salmutter on 24.06.2009 To watch high-definition TV at home, you need HDTV signals, a receiver that can receive and process them, and a high-definition screen that can reproduce their extra color and detail. |
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Five paths to better TV sound — from the sound bar to the 7.1-system
by Elmar Salmutter on 23.06.2009 Your new flat-panel is sure to be a stunner, but we’re willing to bet the sound is awful — tinny, thin, and altogether unworthy of the TV’s elegant looks. We introduce five ways to do justice to your picture. |
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Honey, I think we need a new TV
by Elmar Salmutter on 21.06.2009 Sinking prices, sexy design, sophisticated technology — time is definitely ripe for a flat-panel TV! But there’s just one problem: The lady of the house is dead against it. Here are ten great ways to convince the wife. |
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Readjust your home-theater setup for better picture-sound interaction
by Elmar Salmutter on 10.05.2009 It can totally ruin a movie night if the picture and sound don’t match up properly. Along with tips for avoiding this irritating problem, we show you how to get the best sound from your home-theater system — it’s all a question of correct listening distances and correct center-speaker positioning. |