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HD DVD, Blu-ray and HDMI 1.3 – Soylent Green is PEOPLE!

Wayde — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:59:00 GMT

Hype and misunderstanding follow the new HDMI v1.3 and how it relates to high resolution audio formats found on HD DVD and Blu-ray discs. Many believe that in order to take advantage of the audio formats, you have to buy all new supporting products. That’s...(read more)

Home Theater on a Budget – Digital Surround Sound Receivers

Wayde — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:14:00 GMT

After buying that brand new HDTV you just want to get home and enjoy your new gear. But don’t forget the sound system. Hopefully I’ve convinced you not to buy a home theater in a box system, but if not, read my last post . Let’s take a quick look at the...(read more)

Nokia Cell Phone Recall - What to do about Your Overheating Battery

Wayde — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:59:00 GMT

If you own a Nokia cell phone with battery BL-5C, it’s at risk of overheating. But don’t worry; the overheating cell phone batteries are not exploding, starting fires, squirting acid into the eyes of its users or razing villages to the ground. In fact,...(read more)

Home Theater in a Box, Cheap Audio Systems and Why to Avoid Them

Wayde — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:59:00 GMT

Getting chintzy after spending big on a big-screen TV is definitely not the way to go. Chances are, after spending upwards of $3,000 for a new 50-inch flat panel HDTV, you’ve got an amazing display device and are well on your way to an amazing home theater...(read more)

Premium Xbox 360 Still Lacks 65nm Chipset

Wayde — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:20:00 GMT

You'd expect cooler, new 65nm chips dubbed “Falcon” to lurk within the new HDMI version of Xbox 360, wouldn't you? But it’s not to be, at least not yet. According to a Neogaf forum user that goes by the name of Wonderkins, the new Xbox 360 Premium has...(read more)