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Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 Home Theater Receiver - Product of the Week The RX-A1010 is rated to deliver 110wpc (20Hz-20kHz at only .06 THDwith 2 channels driven), and features extensive audio decoding and processing capability, including TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio. In terms of connectivity, RX-A1010 is not lacking. The connection complement includes eight 3D-compatible HDMI inputs, dual HDMI outputs, with analog to HDMI video conversion and 1080p upscaling. Internet Radio and Zone 2audio and video connectivity and control, as well as a front mounted USB port for direct connection of flash drive, iPod, or iPhone, and Bluetooth connectivity via an optional dock are included. The RX-A1010 even has Phono and S-Video connections, which are no longer found on a growing number of receivers. An added bonus is that a free AV Controller App for either iPhoneor Android Phoneis available. The RX-A1010 makes a great center piece for your home theater system. For additional suggestions, check out my list of Midrange Home Theater Receivers. Follow Me On Twitterand Facebook Yamaha Aventage RX-A1010 Home Theater Receiver - Product of the Weekoriginally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 10:00:41. Netflix to Let DVD Rentals Wither on the Vine According to latest indications by Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, Netflix will no longer put any extra marketing resources to attract new DVD/Blu-ray rental subscribers. On the other hand, Netflix is expecting continued growth in its streaming service, which is becoming increasing popular, but until they add a lot more titles to their streaming library, and a lot more potential subscribers have access to adequate broadband service at reasonable rates, streaming still has a long way to go to beat physical DVD and Blu-ray discs in both quantity and quality. Streaming may be getting a lot of hype, but there are still millions of consumers that either prefer, or out of necessity, access a large portion of their video entertainment via Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. For more on this continuing story, read the reports from CNETand Multichannel News. Follow Me On Twitterand Facebook Netflix to Let DVD Rentals Wither on the Vineoriginally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 16:28:45. Sony Announces New Home Theater Systems and Loudspeakers For more details on Sony's new home theater system line, as well as a new addition to their high-end speaker line-up, read the report from TWICE. Follow Me On Twitterand Facebook Sony Announces New Home Theater Systems and Loudspeakersoriginally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 13:00:11. Panasonic PT-AR100U 3LCD Projector - Product Profile The physical design features a sleek appearance, with the lens mounted located near one side. On the inside, this projector features a 3LCDchip assembly, (1920x1080) 1080p native pixel resolution, puts out an impressive 2,800 lumens of light output, with stated contrast ratio of 50,000:1. In addition, "smooth screen"technology eliminates the LCD "screen door"effect. To make setup easier, the PT-AR100U also includes a split-screen "before and after"display, as well as a built-in waveform monitor. To find out more details on whether the Panasonic PT-AR100U has what you might be looking for in a video projector, read my Product Profile. Photo (c) Panasonic Follow Me On Twitterand Facebook Panasonic PT-AR100U 3LCD Projector - Product Profileoriginally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Thursday, January 26th, 2012 at 10:00:42. Home Theater Term of the Week: DVD TRIVIA ALERT:In case you were wondering, VHS stands for Video Home Systemor Vertical Helical Scan. For additional terms and definitions, check out my Home Theater Glossary Follow Me On Twitterand Facebook Home Theater Term of the Week: DVDoriginally appeared on About.com Home Theateron Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 10:00:56. |
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Another bonus is that the top model in the new line, the BDV-N890W, also includes an additional Sony wireless network speaker for enjoying music in an additional room location. All three models include iPod docks. What I also find interesting is that the main Blu-ray/receiver units use a similar physical design as the popular Sony Playstation 3 game console.
Photo Top Left: BDV-N890W, Left Side: BDV-E390, Bottom Right: BDV-N790W (c) Sony Electronics Inc.
Although Panasonic is more well-known for its Plasma TVs, it also makes a great line of video projectors that are manufactured and marketed through its professional division. The PT-AR100U is the newest entry level unit in its home theater projector category, but features more than the average entry level unit. |
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