Don’t get conned by marketing ploys. Few expressions have caused as much confusion about the definition of HDTV as the term “True HDTV”.   Remember that technical specifications exist to protect the consumer and ensure interoperability, not to confuse. The term “True HDTV” no technical specification.   Myth: True HD 1080P. ...

If you’re an Xbox 360 owner - HD DVD just got even cheaper. And if you buy in August, Microsoft will even throw in five HD DVDs that probably aren’t on your must-have list.   For Xbox 360 owners, it’s already the least expensive option for an HD DVD player. Back in December, I did a head-to-head comparison between the Xbox 360 add-on and ...

Denon is up to its old tricks - building salivation inducing gear that you know you want right now!   High-Def Digest has the scoop on the new Denon Blu-ray player. Just yesterday Denon announced the specs (and price) of its latest flagship disc player. Denon is not known for pulling punches when it comes to high end gear.   This ...

TiVo follows up Series 3 with a version for the budget-conscious. It’s the cheapest way to get a TiVo PVR in full HD.   Series 3, the pricey HD PVR TiVo users had been waiting for, has $800 price tag - a pretty large number and it could make a serious dint in your budget? Now TiVo users have an additional option in TiVo HD. At $300 you ...

Are you interested in the new generation of optical storage? If the answer is yes, Sony and Toshiba will both breathe a sigh of relief because statistically there aren’t enough of you. The next-gen disc-storage format war has been on in earnest since earlier this year when both formats had slim offerings in the way of players and very few ...

  The big three game consoles are in the thick of marketplace battle right now. Are you considering a console purchase for your self or for a gift? Here’s where the three shake out these days and specifically how well they work as the control center for your entertainment system.   Which one is the best may not be as important as ...

Television is changing even as you read this. Sopranos creator debuted his new series Mad Men on AMC July 19th and today it’s available for download through iTunes. Every episode will be available on iTunes the day after it airs on AMC.   The originally produced series by AMC (its first) was created by executive producer and writer of ...

You can feel the excitement on message boards throughout the Internet for the coming release of 300 on HD DVD. Over on the HomeTheaterShack, users have already ordered 300 and will be viewing it the day of its release.   300 is the latest Frank Miller graphic novel to be turned into a faithful film adaptation, viewed on the silver ...

Disc format rivals Microsoft and Disney set aside differences for HD content on Xbox Live Marketplace.   At this week’s E3, Microsoft announced it will carry Disney movies in HD on Xbox 360’s Xbox Live service. The Disney movies will be made available on Xbox 360 online community as part of Xbox Live Marketplace’s expanding media ...

Why do you need a new FREE home theater system? If you've got a compelling story you might just win it from MakeShifters.com. It's a joint effort between D&M Holdings (parent company to Denon and Boston Acoustics) and Circuit CIty. Essentially it's a contest where you can upload images or video of your pathetic home theater system to win ...