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Forrest's TV / Video Blog May 2005 Archive

By Forrest Hartman, About.com Guide to TV / Video

Toshiba's SED-TVs

Tuesday May 31, 2005
Not to be overshadowed by their HD-DVD exploits, but Toshiba is in cahoots with Canon to create a flat panel television that performs like a CRT. SED, surface-conduction electron-emitter display, ... Read More

How To Clean DVDs

Sunday May 29, 2005
Maintaining DVDs isn’t that difficult because they're often protected inside jewel cases. However, they are susceptible to the normal wear and tear of everyday use, especially if they aren't handled ... Read More

Q & A: How A Television Determines The Resolution

Wednesday May 25, 2005
QUESTION: "Considering that I've installed all the necessary equipment to display higher resolutions, like progressive scan DVD player, HDTV sets, etc, would my Sony HD television automatically detect and display ... Read More

Product of the Week: Zenith ZHDTV1 HDTV Indoor Antenna

Sunday May 22, 2005
The ZHDTV1 is a very small unamplified indoor high definition antenna with 6-7 db of forward gain. Measuring 9.5"H x 13"W x 13.5"D, Zenith's indoor HD antenna receives UHF signals ... Read More

Q & A: Wireless A/V Transmitters

Wednesday May 18, 2005
I have cable service in my living room only. The apartment manager won't let me run a cable to my bedroom. Is there a device that will let me remotely ... Read More

Product Review: Dell 26" Flat Panel LCD-TV

Sunday May 15, 2005
Are you in the market for a good-to-great flat panel LCD-TV that is perfect for anyone wanting the appearance of a large screen without taking up too much space? Do ... Read More

Q & A: RF Modulator and Video Switcher

Wednesday May 11, 2005
"What's the difference between a RF modulator and video switcher?" I estimate that over half of the emails I receive have something to do with audio-video wiring, especially RF modulators and ... Read More

The Battle For Voom Subscribers

Sunday May 8, 2005
DISH Network and DirecTV are already fierce competitors, but Echostar Communications (DISH Network) raised the stakes in their battle by purchasing HD-satellite provider VOOM. It's a move that looks good ... Read More

Mother's Day Gift Idea: DVD Recorder and DVR

Tuesday May 3, 2005
Choosing a recording device is difficult. While the VCR is still an option, you're probably better off shopping for something that's geared toward the future - either a DVD or ... Read More

Mother's Day Gift Idea - Wireless Headphones

Sunday May 1, 2005
Mother's Day is less than a week away, and if you're like me you don't know what to get her. After all, what do you get someone that has everything? One ... Read More

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