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Forrest's TV / Video Blog September 2007 Archive

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

Radio Shack To Sell DTV Converter Boxes

Sunday September 30, 2007
TV Technology reported on its Web site that Radio Shack "anounced its intention to participate fully in the government’s Digital Converter Box Coupon program of nearly $1.5 billion in $40 ... Read More

Plasma TVs and High Altitude

Wednesday September 26, 2007
About Guide to home theater, Robert Silva, recently posted an interesting question, "Can a plasma television work at high altitudes?" In his article, Robert mentions that the altitude of concern is ... Read More

Reader Submitted Television Reviews

Monday September 24, 2007
Response to my form asking readers to submit reviews of their television has been wonderful. Most reviews are now posted online. Some of the manufacturers reviewed include Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, ... Read More

Antennas: Not Just For Martians

Friday September 21, 2007
Outside of my two high definition televisions, my indoor antenna is the best investment I've made for my home entertainment system. Actually, I could argue that it is my best ... Read More

Sony Free Shipping Ends Today, 09-20-2007

Thursday September 20, 2007
I was doing some research on Sony this morning when I saw in big red letters on top of their Web page that free shipping ends today. This isn't a ... Read More

Submit a Review of Your TV

Sunday September 16, 2007
It's true. You can become a world-recognized reviewer of your television. Only if your world is as big as mine then it consists of a handful of friends and family, ... Read More

AV Wiring Connection Guide

Saturday September 15, 2007
Need to know how to connect a RF Modulator to a TV? What about a video switcher or DVD player? The AV wiring connection guide can help you. It shows you ... Read More

Review: Philips Pronto TSU9600 Remote Control

Thursday September 13, 2007
Digital remote controls with LCD screens are becoming more and more in the consumer electronics industry. These thumb-exercisers are now turning into a workout for one, maybe two, hands. Philips hasn’t ... Read More

CEDIA EXPO Photo Gallery

Tuesday September 11, 2007
The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Assocation (CEDIA) EXPO occurred in early September of 2007 in Denver, CO. The purpose of the event is to showcase new technology and products ... Read More

What Confuses You About TVs and Remote Controls?

Monday September 10, 2007
60 minutes aired a feature on September 9, 2007, about how geeks have inherited the world. Well, not exactly the world or whatever but the premise of the story was ... Read More

Plug Two HDMI Connections Into One Port

Friday September 7, 2007
I just got an XBOX 360 the other day. I want to connect it to my DLP TV's one HDMI port but that port is currently being used by my ... Read More

Quick Tip: Order Pay-Per-View Online

Wednesday September 5, 2007
Many of you probably already know this but if you ever order pay-per-view from a satellite or cable company then you should do it online if you have the capability. ... Read More

Apple TV

Monday September 3, 2007
Not sure what Apple TV is? Me either. But, I know that it isn't a live feed from New York City. Granny Smith isn't the main spokesperson for it. Actually, I ... Read More

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