Panasonic vs. Onkyo: Solving HDMI Handshake Issues
I recently did an installation for a client involving a Panasonic LCD and an Onkyo receiver. I've used products from both companies many times and have never had a single complaint, but after this installation, I noticed a problem that had me stumped for weeks. Since the HD receiver Comcast provided didn't have HDMI output, the only device with HDMI all the way to the TV was the BluRay player. When using the receiver to switch to BluRay, I got flashing static on the TV, but the audio worked fine. I spent a good hour trying ...
The Truth About LED
When a product has become commoditized and its price is regularly dropping and its profit margins are getting ever-thinner, how can a company boost its sales and raise its prices? One way is by changing the product’s name. That’s what Samsung has done with its new line of LCD TVs using LEDs to illuminate the screen. In its print advertising and on its Web site, Samsung calls the new range simply “LED TVs.” They are not LED TVs. Calling them such makes as much sense as calling its existing line of LCD televisions Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp TVs, or CCFL TVs, after the ...
CNET Reviews: Top 10 Home Theater Systems
Not everybody wants to go through the arduous task of putting together a home theater system from separate components. Luckily, there's another way--with these home-theater-in-a-box systems, you can get a whole package at once and be confident that it works. Some are small and sexy, others are just full-size components--an AV receiver, subwoofer, and speakers conveniently packaged in one box. The bottom line is all you have to do is provide your own TV--and you're good to go. Note that some of these systems include a DVD or Blu-ray player, others don't. Since DVD players are cheap and plentiful--you probably have ...
Five Secrets to Enhance Your DirecTV Experience
If you're a DirecTV customer, you probably already know why they're #1 in satellite. But just when you think you've got it all figured out, you may be surprised to find that there are a ton of extras thrown in to the software that enhance your experience even more. We've compiled a list of the top five features that you probably didn't know you had. 1. Score Guide ScoreGuide is a free utility that allows viewers to see live score information for all major sports including NFL, NCAA, MLB, NHL, golf, and tennis. When viewing any major sports ...
Vizio: Coming to Prowire November 1st
We believe in offering quality products at an affordable price. Vizio is quickly becoming a major player in home theater equipment, and they share the same goals, so we've chosen to offer their products to our clients starting November 1, 2009. Here's an excerpt from their site: VIZIO, Inc. "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America's fastest-growing HDTV and consumer electronics company. Who is VIZIO? VIZIO’s revolutionizing how we watch, listen … and live! Based on the belief that everyone is entitled to the latest technology, VIZIO’s redefining high definition by finding a better way and making it for everyone, ...
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Vizio: Coming to Prowire November 1st
We believe in offering quality products at an affordable price. Vizio is quickly becoming a major player in home theater equipment, and they share the same goals, so we’ve chosen to offer their products to our clients starting November 1, 2009. Here’s an excerpt from their site: VIZIO, Inc. “Where Vision Meets Value,” headquartered... [View the full article]
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ProWire is expanding! To offer our clients a place to demo equipment, we are opening showrooms in several locations. A trained professional system designer will assist clients with choosing the perfect system. The first location will be in Wise, VA with a planned opening by November, 2009. Related Posts:No Related Posts Read More →
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