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Blu-ray Disc Tutorial

Blu-Ray Disc logoSee what the new
Blu-ray Disc format
has to offer...
better picture,
better sound, more interactivity, and even 3D.

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Blu-ray Player Guides

Blu-ray Disc player shopping guideInterested in upgrading to the Blu-ray Disc format? Read our Blu-ray Disc Player Buying Guide and Shopping Guide.  The Buying Guide shows you want to look for, while the Shopping Guide shows you what Blu-ray Disc players are current available and what great deals can be had.

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Digital TV & HDTV Tutorial

Digital Television (DTV) logoDazzled by the clarity and detail of digital television (DTV) and high definition television (HDTV)?  Did you know there are a total of 18 DTV formats, of which 6 are HDTV?  Learn more about what this HDTV revolution has to offer.

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Calibration Blu-ray Disc

DVE HD Basics Blu-ray disc calibration discSo you got a new HDTV.  That's great.  But are you getting the best picture possible?  You can, with the the help of the DVE HD Basics calibration disc.

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Home Network Guide

read our Home Network GuideBlu-ray Disc offers BD-Live bonus material by downloading content from the internet. But how do you connect your Blu-ray Disc player, HDTV, and other consumer electronic devices to your home network to access the internet?  Read our Home Network Guide.

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Digital-VHS & D-Theater Overview

Digital-VHS logoDigital-VHS is currently the only way to record digital TV and HDTV programming.  Even pre-recorded Hollywood movies are available in HDTV on this video tape format.  But is it a good investment?  Or will it soon go by way of the LaserDisc?

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DVD Overview

DVD overviewSee what the buzz is about DVD.  Do you know all of the benefits of the DVD-Video format?  Digital picture, digital multi-channel surround sound, multiple languages, and multiple angles.  With over 15,000 unique titles available in the DVD-Video format, and with prices of DVD players starting around $60, what's keeping you from adopting this revolutionary format?

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DVD Tutorial

DVD tutorialLearn how a DVD can hold a full-length movie with state-of-the-art digital picture and 5.1-channel surround sound information.  Do you know what is meant by the terms "dual-layered" and "DVD-9"?

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DVD-Video Tutorial

DVD-Video tutorialLearn the details of the DVD-Video application format and see why DVD-Video is the format of choice for viewing and distributing movies.  Find out what is meant by seamless branching and region code.

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DVD-Audio Tutorial

DVD-Audio tutorialSee how the new DVD-Audio high resolution, multi-channel audio format is revolutionizing the music listening experience with its higher sampling rates, longer word lengths, and immersive multi-channel surround sound.

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Hi Def Surround Sound

Dolby  TrueHD logoBlu-ray Disc brings forth two awesome high definition surround sound formats to match the pristine picture quality of its HDTV visual experience.
Dolby TrueHD | DTS-HD Master Audio

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Surround Sound Formats

surround sound formatsDo you know about the different surround sound formats? Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround sound?  What about 6.1-channel extended surround sound formats, like THX Surround EX or DTS-ES 6.1?  And what about 7.1-channel surround sound systems?

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THX Overview

THX tutorialFind out what's the big deal behind THX® technology.  See why it's the premium label of quality for DVD transfers and home theater equipment.

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Dolby Headphone

Dolby Headphone overviewHave you heard about Dolby Headphone?  It's a new digital signal processing technology that simulates the soundscape of a 5-channel home theater loudspeaker system with just a pair of headphones.

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DVD Player Buying Guide

read our DVD player buying guideDo you know what to look for when buying a new DVD player?  Are the budget DVD players good enough?

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Recordable DVD Tutorial

DVD-R/RW logoThinking about replacing your VCR with a DVD recorder?  Learn about the three recordable DVD formats: DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM.

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DVD Recorder Buying Guide

DVD recorders are now priced between $500-$800, within reach of everyday consumers.  We'll help you determine which is the best of the three recordable DVD formats and help you pick the right DVD recorder.

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Complete Home Theater

Receiver Buying Guide

read our complete home theater receiver buying guideDo you know what to look for when buying a new home theater receiver?  Our complete home theater receiver buying guide tells you what you must know and consider before choosing a home theater receiver of any price range.  Also available is our shorter, essential A/V receiver buying guide for budgets less than $750.

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Super Audio CD Overview

Super Audio CD overviewSuper Audio CD (SACD) promises a new level of high fidelity audio reproduction that blows away the Compact Disc (CD).  With its all-new Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology, which results in a new level of musical transparency, and multi-channel discrete audio capability, SACD delivers a compelling and immersive audio experience that is best described as "virtual reality" for sound.

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DVD & Blu-Ray Rentals Online

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