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Forrest's TV / Video Blog July 2007 Archive

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

Front Projection Televisions

Monday July 30, 2007
I saw The Simpson's Movie on Saturday. In the animation, there was a giant large screen television appearing on a clear surface. What that means to me is that home ... Read More

Discussion: What Is Important To You When Buying a TV?

Friday July 27, 2007
What Is Important To You When Buying a TV? a) Picture quality b) Price c) Size d) Manufacturer e) Compatibility with other devices like digital cameras f) Design of the unit g) Type of inputs h) All the ... Read More

Comparison of Cable, Satellite and IPTV Services for Digital and HD Programming

Wednesday July 25, 2007
Yesterday, I wrote about Verizon releasing their FiOS TV service into more New York markets. Even though FiOS isn't offered in my area, I was curious to see if IPTV ... Read More

FiOS TV Expands in New York

Tuesday July 24, 2007
PRNewswire is reporting that Verizon Wireless is expanding their FiOS TV service in the state of New York. According to an online press release, PRNewswire says "Verizon is now taking orders ... Read More

Hide Cables When Mounting A Flat Panel HDTV

Monday July 23, 2007
The premise behind the 'Wiring Solution' is easy home theater. Instead of drilling holes in the wall to hide audio/video wires, a person can camouflage their AV cables on the ... Read More

Discussion: Which Type of TV Do You Prefer and Why?

Tuesday July 17, 2007
I'm often asked if I like LCD flat panels more than plasma displays. Honestly, I like each for different reasons. I like LCD flat panels because of their versatility with ... Read More

Watch Free HD Programming

Monday July 16, 2007
This is one of my hottest articles of 2007. Why? Because it is true. You can watch free high definition television. All you need is an antenna, a digital tuner ... Read More

Olevia Becomes Partner with X-Games

Thursday July 12, 2007
TWICE news is reporting that Syntax-Brillian's Olevia-brand televisions will be the on-site HDTV provider for ESPN's X-Games coming up this August. This means that Olevia televisions will be displayed throughout the ... Read More

120hz Televisions

Tuesday July 10, 2007
It's been about a year since 120hz televisions hit the market. JVC was one of the first companies to release one, which I reviewed last fall. Since then, companies like ... Read More

Review: Zinwell ZAT-600HD Digital Tuner

Sunday July 8, 2007
If you are like me and want to watch HD on your HD-monitor then owning an external tuner is a necessity so you can receive local channels in digital. The ... Read More

Discussion: Shipping Issues with Televisions

Wednesday July 4, 2007
I've had my share of televisions delivered to me in poor condition. Boxes have been crushed, opened, have holes in them and unable to stand upright because the bottom was ... Read More

Buying a New Television?

Monday July 2, 2007
Before buying a new television, make a plan and consider factors such as price, type, and size. Impulse buying can lead to poor choices, so when you know what you ... Read More

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