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LCD Flat Screen TV - 7 Things to Consider When Buying LCD Flat Screen TV Online
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jared_Dawson]Jared Dawson

So you have been thinking about the purchase of an LCD Flat Screen Tv.

In days past the choices on where to purchase highly regarded home theater equipment was pretty limited. If you were lucky enough to live near a big city you had several specialty electronics stores to choose from. If you lived in suburban America you had one or two big name electronics stores, while if you lived in rural America you were sometimes out of luck until you made an excursion out to the “big city”.

Today, that has all changed with the arrival of the Internet. Anyone with access to the Internet now has access to a gigantic specialty electronics store right in their own home. Practically any LCD flat screen tv known to mankind can be purchase online with the click of a few buttons.

While the choices are limitless, it is more important then ever to do your research and become a smart consumer. The following 7 things will help you be an educated consumer and help you get the best bang for your hard earned buck.

1. What size tv do you need? - Know the size of your room and how much space you have available, but also know what is the best size for optimum viewing. If you sit to close you take the risk of noticing scan lines or pixels, but sit too far away and you begin to lose out on picture details and the immersive feel of a wide screen tv. It is recommended that you can sit anywhere between 1.5 and 3 times your HDTV screen size for the best viewing experience. So for a viewing distance of 8 feet (96inches) you would want an LCD that is at least 32 inches, but not more then 63inches. If your viewing distance was 12 feet (144 inches) you would want a screen size with a minimum of 46 inches and a maximum of 96 inches for the best viewing experience.

2. Know what features are important - Most people are going to want a 1080p tv, but what about contrast ratio, response times and refresh rates. Do you watch sports or movies with a lot of fast action? If you do then you will want something with low response times and may want to consider a 120Hz LCD for smooth motion. Is the look of the tv important. Some manufacturers have begun releasing LCDs with stylish bezels where the tv looks great when turned off as well as on. Some people will say that one of the disadvantages of shopping online is that you don’t have the benefit of a helpful salesperson to guide you through the buying process. While that may be true of a specialty home theater store I would argue that you can get much more helpful information by doing a little research yourself online then you can from listening to some of the downright bad advice that is shared in some of the big electronic chain stores.

3. Price - Lets face it, the biggest advantage of buying online by far is the price. The local brick and mortar stores with there overhead costs simply can’t match some of the prices that can be found online for the same exact LCD flat screen tv. But prices can also vary greatly from one online retailer to another. When you compare price make sure to take all things into consideration such as shipping fees and taxes when determining the actual cost of the LCD. The price savings can be significant, particularly on the mid to high end displays. At the same time, you can’t simply rely on price alone when buying an LCD online which brings us to the next consideration.

4. Company reputation - Make sure the retailer is reliable. What good is it to save a bundle of money on a new tv only to find out that the retailer is shipping faulty products. Is there a company phone number to contact with questions? Is the site professional? Are all transactions placed on a secure connection? Have you heard of the retailer before? Check out customer rankings and reviews online. A good, reliable site will allow customers to place reviews of the product, but also of the service that they received from the retailer.

5. Return policy - Another extremely important consideration for buying an LCD tv online is what is the return policy? If the tv is damaged will they return it, no questions asked? If so, who is responsible for the shipping fee? Will they pay shipping or are you responsible for shipping? What if you want to exchange the tv? One of the things about going into a store is that you can actually take a look at the tv. What if you order the LCD, get it sent home and then realize it is not what you were expecting? Can you exchange the tv and if so what is the restocking fee if any? An upfront knowledge of the return policy is essential when purchasing an LCD online. The good online retailers will have a return fee that is as good or better then many of the brick and mortar stores.

6. Shipping - It is important to understand several things about shipping. What are the shipping costs? Will the product get damaged in shipping and if so who is responsible. Some people feel that there is a much greater chance of receiving a damaged product when buying online and having it shipped, however many times there is less handling of a tv from a large online retailer who ships the tv from their warehouse then there is in some of the local stores where tvs are shipped from one warehouse to another until it eventually enters the stores warehouse and then delivered to your home. Is white glove delivery available to bring the LCD directly into your home? Can you have someone setup the tv for you and if so what is the cost.

7. What about cables, accessories and extended warranties? - Cables, accessories and extended warranties have long been a major profit center for the brick and mortar stores. Do you ever notice how the sales personnel seem to save there most passionate sales pitches for the extended warranties? Many times that is when they have the opportunity to earn a larger commission based on the warranty sales. Today’s flat panel LCD tvs are much more reliable then in years past and it is generally not worth the extra cost of an extended warranty. Not to mention cables. Stores often push the sales of overpriced cables saying that you need them in order to get a quality video and audio experience. These cables are one of the areas where a store can make a lot of money. The truth is that there is very little difference between cables, particularly the digital cable such as HDMI. Local stores won’t carry the discount cables, so ordering cables online is a perfect way to save a great deal of money.

Buying an LCD flat screen tv online is a great way to get a high quality tv and save a lot of money at the same time. With a little bit of online research you can buy that perfect tv from a reliable retailer and have it conveniently shipped home where you and your family will be able to enjoy the latest movie release or sports event on your new big screen tv.

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Most people would give up when it comes to wiring a plasma TV. Although it may seem like a very difficult thing to do, it’s not. These clearly defined steps will save you time and money. You will also learn a lot by doing it yourself. Make sure you have all the necessary components and accessories needed before you start wiring.

Steps

1. Place all the components, TV, speakers, etc. where you want them. Don’t worry yet about how to wire them.
2. You may want to turn all equipment sideways on the shelves so you can get to the connections in the back.
3. Plug in all the power cords into a power strip, but don’t turn on the strip until you are all done.
4. Learn to differentiate audio and video. Video connections are often yellow, audio connections are often Red and White, but newer systems can have more varieties. You’ll need to make sure the color you are plugging in is the same for both ends of the cable.
5. Start wiring all the cables. You can see that all the cables and connections are clearly labeled and color-coded.
6. Use the concept of ’signal path’ to connect the necessary OUT’s to IN’s. Cables are needed to give the signal a path to travel from one piece of equipment to another. OUT of the antenna, IN to the VCR. OUT of the DVD player, IN to the TV. OUT of the receiver, IN to the speakers etc.
7. Turn everything on. If necessary, switch channels and settings to match the labels on the connections you’ve just made. Enjoy!

Tips

• Upgrade your audio & video cables; remember your picture is only as good as your cables can transmit.
• To fully appreciate the high definition picture that your plasma television is capable of, use Component cables (RGB) will give you a good picture, but HDMI and DVI cables will provide much better picture quality. The HDMI cable, however, will also transmit the audio signal.
• Make sure all connections are nice and secure.
• Make use of all the links and diagrams included.

Warnings

• Don’t waste money buying super cheap cables, or super expensive cables. Moderately priced cables should be perfectly fine for most residential installations.
• Make sure you never place plasma TV facing flat on the ground.
• Do not install plasma TV near any heat source.
• Don’t leave any still images on a plasma screen for extended periods of time. This will cause the image to burn in.
• Never clean your screen with abrasive cleansers. Go to an electronics store and purchase a screen cleaning kit.

Things You’ll Need

• Monster Component Video Cables
• BNC Cable
• HDTV Tuner/Receiver (if not already built in)
• Digital Cable Receiver
• DVI/HDMI cables
• Antenna (to watch local channels)
• Receiver (for hooking up surround sound)
• Power source (for clean and pure connection)
• HD DVD player (for high definition movies)
• 5.1 surround speakers
• Monster speaker wires (better quality sound)
• Wall mounts

Related wikiHows

• How to Mount a Plasma TV on a Wall
• How to Buy a Plasma TV
• How to Choose the Best Cables to Get the Most from Your Television
• How to Wire Your Home Entertainment Center
• How to Get Better Picture Quality from a Plasma TV
• How to Remove burn in on plasma screens
• How to Get Better Picture Quality from a Plasma TV

Sources and Citations

• http://www.avdeals.com/classroom/plasma_tv_wiring1.htm
• Ez Flat Screens How-To Guide for Installing and Wiring Your Plasma TV

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NASCAR TV Live Online
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Geraldine_Oaks]Geraldine Oaks

The best thing with NASCAR TV live online is that you do not need to buy expensive satellite dishes or other impractical instruments or set-top boxes. Aside from your computer, there is really no other hardware left for you to buy. A simple download of a certain program will let you watch the NASCAR series religiously. You will really never miss any single episode of your well loved show again. In fact, the only thing that could make you leave this offer is having a free ticket to the actual race, any other offer below that will be inferior to what online racing television has to say.

The NASCAR races for 2008 are generally termed as the Sprint Series Cup. It is pretty understandable that many people are anticipating for the final rankings of this historic event. And with NASCAR TV live online, you can now watch the entire race on the internet while at the same time doing some of your other business obligations like reading your precious emails and many other tasks. In addition, viewers really like to have the chance to watch the race with as much quality and control as possible. Thus the internet is now offering HDTV format for the show’s entire racing season.

Moreover, better control is achieved because you can pause the show and record it for later viewing even without the use of a DVR. All these capabilities make your online viewing way ahead from all the other media competitors, and mostly come at a substantial one time fee, hence there are no succeeding bills for the coming months.

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Yamaha HTR-6160BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

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        Yamaha HTR-6160BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater ReceiverYamaha HTR-6160BL Home Theater Receiver Designed for the true audio/video connoisseur, the Yamaha HTR-6160 7.1-channel digital home theater receiver delivers the highest quality sound and image. This masterful receiver will work with your iPod and features 1080p compatible HDMI, high-definition video upconversion, de-interlacing, and is ready for XM Satellite radio. The Yamaha HTR-6160 also boasts upgraded CINEMA DSP and improved YPAO sound optimization. For the very best in audio and video performance, order the new Yamaha HTR-6160 home theater receiver.

• amazon.com Sales Rank: #8684 in CE
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• Color: Black
• 7-channel 665W powerful surround sound (95W x 7)
• Analog video to HDMI up-conversion and also de-interlacing from 480i to 480p
• HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color, xv Colorspace, 1080p compatible, and support for HD Audio formats.
• Bluetooth music streaming using Yamaha YBA-10 Bluetooth Audio Receiver
• Independent 2 Zone, 2 Source operation

Great receiver! by Anton B. Fedorov
Got it on amazon to build my home theater around it. Upscaling and upconversion rules. A little bit hard to control, but it definitely worth the money. Highly recommend to anybody. After all, do you REALLY need those 800$+ pieces of equipment?

HDMI problem by David Seelye
First I have to say this is a nice receiver/amp for a technical person. The amp allows you to re-map video to audio ports, it has plenty of ins and outs for connecting gear. Sound quality is grat and the auto setup feature does a good job of setting levels and EQ. The other settings are not accessed intuitively. The manual is not clear on how to access the units settings. Maybe it is just me but I had to read the same section 4 times and paw through manual to figure out how to access common settings.

The problem I am having is with the HDMI out. I have a 720×480 Samsung DVD-R connected to the component, and optical audio inputs on the amp. The amp is connected to my new 46″ Samsung 650 1080p 120hz HDTV. While watching, the image flashes between low and high brightness at varying rates between about 0.5 and 4 seconds. If I switch to component video on the amp, all the problems disappear. This is very annoying considering how great HDMI is supposed to be and how much I paid for the system

All evidence points to the Component to HDMI conversion in the amp. I will probably keep the amp in hopes that I can find a fix for this issue and keep using Component video until I get a blue-ray player.

Recommend you buy something else until Yamaha corrects this issue, or can tell folks how to avoid it in the settings.

Doesn’t pass BTB (blacker than black) HDMI video by Sanity Stream
Only AFTER I buy this do I discover the Yamaha “clips” the HDMI video signal — meaning it can’t do the full range of 0-255, instead clipping it to 16-235 and losing Blacker than Black and Whiter than White, which some TVs can handle. If you use a PS3, then you’ve seen the “Full” or “Limited” video option. This basically takes away the “Full” option. I think this is absurd and I can’t believe Yamaha has allowed it to happen. Other receivers from other manufacturers DO pass the full 0-255 video signal. But don’t just take my word for it, there are whole threads about this problem in places like AVSForum. Check them out before buying.

What a difference! by David N. Jorn
Originally purchased the Onkyo 705 and it sounded good for a while and then all of its issues came out. I plugged this Yamaha into the same setup and WOW! The sound that this Yamaha puts out is so clear. The Onkyo at its best is not even close. The onkyo needs 8 inches of space above the receiver in order to not burn up. I have less then 2 inches of space above this receiver and it still runs extremely cool. A Yamaha fan for life now!

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Pop-Up Tents - Traveling Light Made Simple
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Warren_Smith]Warren Smith

For the true outdoorsman, only tenting will do. Forget the RV. Getting in touch with nature means leaving the microwave and HDTV at home. There’s nothing better than listening to crickets chirping in the stillness while you’re inside a great canvas tent. Whether your tent is a pop-up or other type, tenting is one of the best ways to commune with the environment.

Unfortunately, some people still have the outdated image of the bulky, circus-style tents of yesteryear. Unwieldy steel poles and the sheer weight of the canvas discouraged some from even trying camping. Luckily, camping technology has come a long way. Today’s tents are lightweight, but sturdy. Plus, you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to put one up. Pop-up tents are exceptionally easy and convenient to use. They can even be assembled by one person.

Pop-up tents are exactly what the name implies. They are erected by pushing poles through fabric channels. They’re so simple, in fact, that they are often referred to as “self-erecting” tents. The poles are typically made of light, flexible materials, making them nearly foolproof to work with.

Pop-up tents are designed to be extremely compact. The poles usually break down to shorter lengths. They may separate completely to create shorter sections. They may also “fold” down via a cord that runs inside the hollow tube that comprises the pole. The fabric itself folds easily. Pop-up tents are the perfect choice for a tenting excursion that includes a hike. Compact and light, they add only minimal weight to a backpack. They’re also a good choice when space is limited, such as when being transported in a smaller vehicle.

When choosing a pop-up tent, there are two main factors to consider: size and camping conditions. First, decide on size. How many people will likely be sleeping in the tent at one time? It’s important to read labels carefully. Pop-up tents may sleep anywhere from one to eight people. The label will tell you exactly how many people it was made to hold. However, you may need to make some adjustments. For example, a tent that says it sleeps “four” generally refers to four average-sized adults. A family of two adults and three small children may still fit comfortably inside. Similarly, a tent for “four” may not be big enough for four tall men. Always check the dimensions of the tent along with the number of people it sleeps to get a more accurate gauge of size.

Next, in what type of conditions will you be using your tent? For example, if you frequently camp on windy mountaintops, you should avoid hoop tents. Hoop tents may not be strong enough to withstand a powerful wind. Instead, they are ideal for backyard camping or for use in enclosed campgrounds. Ridge tents are a good choice for backpacking trips, offering headroom without bulk. For trips when space isn’t an issue, frame tents are an excellent selection. They work well for families and have ample interior space.

No matter what the style, pop-up tents are a breeze to erect. Even the least mechanically-inclined of campers will have no trouble enjoying the great outdoors with a self-erecting tent.

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Buy Big Screen TVs Online For Cheap
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kyle_Evans]Kyle Evans

It’s summer time and hot! Too hot to be outside right now, so most people are staying indoors and watching a lot of television. Now is the perfect time to buy big screen TVs. You can buy them for fairly cheap and stay inside from the summer heat to play with your new toy. You will also have it ready for later in the year when it comes time for football season!

Picking a TV can seem like a hard choice since there are so many options available though. Here is some basic info about the types of TV sets available, and a brief look at this season’s best selling big screen TVs.

First of all you need to decide if you want a flat screen or a rear-projection TV. Flat-panel screens are getting more popular everyday due to their size. These are the ones that are so thin you can even hang them on your wall. Ultra cool! But they are the most expensive option and only get up to a certain size (if it was too big it would fall off the wall!). The other option is a rear-projection TV. You can get them in whatever size you want, but they are much thicker so you will not be able to hang them on the wall. Rear-projection TVs are usually cheaper, but the picture quality is incredible for both types of sets. I would choose what is best for you based on price and available space.

Once you decide what type of set to buy, you need to decide on the specific big screen TV you want to buy. This season Samsung is definitely the hottest brand available. They have stiff competition with other popular brands like Sony and keep advancing their technology. At Amazon right now, the most popular big screen TV is the Samsung LN46A550. This 46″ LCD HDTV has great bang for the buck. Samsung also has many other TVs in the top 10 list, while Sony, Sharp, and Panasonic are quite popular too. There are lots of great quality, cheap big screen TVs available, and now is definitely the time to buy.

If you want to buy cheap [http://www.squidoo.com/BuyBigScreenTVs]big screen TVs then you should check out all the deals available online. You don’t have to go to the store and go through tedious searches and payment plans. You can do your research online and decide on the perfect TV for you and it will get shipped right to your house. If you are looking for a great deal then head on over to [http://www.squidoo.com/BuyBigScreenTVs]my website where I share some more information and a review of the most popular big screen TVs available online. Remember, now is the time to buy, so good luck on finding a great deal!

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Tips For Choosing a DTV Converter Box
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Aaron_McCann]Aaron McCann

Time is ticking away. There are only 224 days left until the end of most analog television broadcasts, and many of you still aren’t ready.

“TV is about to become complicated,” said Phillip Swan, author of TV dot COM: The Future of Interactive TV and founder of TVPredictions.com.

Consumer concerns over buying and installing converter boxes that will allow televisions to pick up the new digital signals are coming in force, said Swan and Joel Kelsey, policy analyst for Consumers Union.

“We’re hearing a lot of confusion in the marketplace,” Kelsey said.

Over 1 million of the $40 DTV coupons offered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration have expired without being used, according to the NTIA website. (The coupons have a 90-day expiration date by law.) These coupons are available to help offset the cost of purchasing a DTV converter and are available to all households in the US.

Many consumers also are finding out (often too late) that many big box retailers only stock one or two of the coupon eligible boxes which leaves no room for comparison shopping. Lots of stores are also not carrying enough stock to satisfy consumer demand leaving folks out of luck once their coupons expire.

And some are finding they need an upgrade to their antenna once they buy the converter boxes to get some of the channels they had over the air before, Swan said.

Buying a DTV converter box
Here are a few good tips on how to choose a digital converter box:

Don’t wait. You need to begin start shopping immediately after ordering your coupons, which take two to three weeks to be mailed. This will give you time to find the best model to meet your needs so you can be prepared once your coupons arrive. Be aware that coupons expire after 90 days. One million coupons have already expired without being redeemed.

Be aware of the features you need. If it’s important to you to have a good program guide, a universal remote control or a button on your remote to choose whether you want your programming in full screen or letterbox, you must keep those features in mind when reading reviews or shopping.

Shopping online gives you more choices. “We ended up buying a lot online because it was the easiest way,” CU’s Kelsey said. Many big-box retailers have only one or two brands available at their stores, while online retailers will have many more brands and models so you can find the features you need at a price that fits your budget. This can also help save you money buy not burning gas to drive around the stores in your area shopping for boxes.

Get an Energy Star rated product. Digital converter boxes that have earned the Energy Star label by the Environmental Protection Agency consume no more than 8 watts of electricity in “on” mode and 1 in “sleep” mode. They also automatically power down after four hours or less of user inactivity. Look for the label to confirm that it has met program qualifications.

Install your converter box before upgrading your antenna. Don’t buy a new antenna until you have determined whether you need it. If you live far from the broadcast tuners and are not receiving all of your desired channels with the converter box, consider getting a smart antenna, Sedmak advised. To see whether you may have poor reception, go to antennaweb.org and type in your ZIP code. The Web site provides a mapping program from the Consumer Electronics Association and the National Association of Broadcasters that locates the proper outdoor antenna to receive your local television broadcast channels. SummitSource.com also carries a HUGE selection of antennas so you can receive crystal clear HDTV broadcasts for free.

Best converter boxes
Consumer Reports recently rated the best TV converter box in a variety of areas, including the quality of the program guide, whether it has a universal remote control, whether it makes adding new channels easy and whether an AV cable is included. The models that ranked at the top for best picture quality, defined as those capable of images that come close to DVD quality are the following:

The Sansonic FT300A, which retails for $54.95 and the Philco TB 100HH9, which retails for $59.95. Both of these units are available at many online retailers for your convenience.

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LCD Vs Plasma TVs - Which is Better?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Howard_Smith]Howard Smith

HDTVs are the new standard when it comes time to buying a new TV. However, when it comes time to buy you will need to decide between buying a LCD vs Plasma TV. This article will help you understand the difference between the two and which is better suited for your home.

Let’s get technical. Plasma screen TVs use a matrix of tiny gas plasma cells which are charged by electrical voltage in order to make the picture. LCD screens are made up of liquid crystals sandwiched together between two glass plates. Now let’s put that it terms that the average consumer can understand.

Both LCD and Plasma TVs produce an excellent picture. However, plasma screens are usually suggested for the average viewer because they can produce blacks more accurately due to the nature of how they work. Plasma HDTVs also typically have better viewing angles so you can sit at angles and still view a clear image on the screen. Lastly, plasma TVs are, in most cases, less expensive than LCD TVs.

LCD televisions do have their advantages over Plasma screens also. LCD screens usually have more pixels on the screen which give them a higher native resolution. They also have a longer lifespan as compared to plasma screens and are guaranteed for 60,000 hours. Finally, LCD screens are rarely victims of screen burn which results from leaving an image on too long on the TV. Plasma TVs are more commonly susceptible to this problem.

So which is right for you? If you plan on buyer a small television that is 42′ or less, then we would suggest you go with a LCD. However, if you plan to go bigger than that then you best buy will be Plasma HDTV as it will give you a better price and picture quality. Secondly, if you are going to be putting the TV in a dark room with little glare then you should go with a Plasma screen TV, but if the room is bright and subject to glares then a LCD screen TV will perform better.

Hopefully you now have a better understanding of the Plasma TV vs LCD TV debate and you are armed with the knowledge you need to make a wise and educated purchase.

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Pinnacle TV for Mac HD Stick

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        Pinnacle TV for Mac HD StickExperience both analog TV and the power of digital TV in HD with Pinnacle TV for Mac. Its ultra-portable stick makes it easy to take your TV anywhere Enjoy the stunning picture and sound quality of free-to-air HDTV with ATSC digital TV tuner Take control of TV ? never miss an important moment with pause, rewind and replay Record your favorite TV programs ? schedule recordings with integrated Electronic Program Guide Includes Elgato EyeTV Lite TV viewing and recording software

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• Take the ultra-compact tuner with you wherever you go
• Mini remote control and portable telescopic antenna included
• View full screen TV or only partial screen TV when you have other tasks that need to be completed simultaneously
• Watch live HD or SD TV on your Mac
• Instantly turn your Mac into a personal video recorder

Best Hd Stick for MAC by Praveen K. Palaniswamy
Best HD stick for a mac works with the indoor antenna if you are living off the signal tower prefer an external antenna for better clarity and more channels

Installation CD would not load - No supoort by denbren
I will never know how Amazing this device is because the CD would not even load. There is NO SUPPORT for this product on their website and the Support Phone Number provided in the box has a recording that says NO SUPPORT is provided at this number. You are then directed back to the website that doesn’t even mention this product. 3 strikes, your out! Back in Box!!

Even if it works out of the box you better hope you NEVER need support. Don’t bother!

GREAT ON MACBOOK PRO! by Feelgood
Very nice product. The picture is very clear, the sound is great, and depending on where you live, you will have good amount of HD channels (as well as analog channels). You can also hook it up directly to your cable jack but you will only get analog channels.

The HD Stick essentially turns your Mac into a DVR. You can pause live tv, record to your computer or external hard drive and even schedule recordings. The equipment is portable and i can carry it in my laptop bag without it looking bulky. The magnetic antennae base keeps it nice and stable (if you have somewhere metallic to place it). The remote control is compact and intuitive. The box also comes with an A/V input adapter if you want to capture video from your camcorder, game console or other personal media devices.

Is it really worth it? by Doug Walker
The Pinnacle for MAC HD Stick is a truly neat concept. I say concept because it does pull in both analog and HD terrestrial broadcasts and you can hook it up to your cable/SAT. I really don’t feel that the product is truly mature enough to cost what it does. While the hardware is nice it is extremely bulky (wide) and gets very hot. I actually attach it to a powered USB 2.0 fanout adapter so that I can keep the heat away from my MAC Pro Laptop and it is so wide that it I loose one of my USB ports on the fan out adapter. The software that comes with it is not easy to navigate around. The manual for the software is located on the products manufacture web site. It took me some time navigating around the menu layers to find the DVR playback menu. I find it disturbing that for the price I paid for this unit and I only get the “Lite” version of the software and If I want all the features I have to spend up to fifty dollars more.

The bottom line here is, you have to ask yourself how important is it to have HD on you laptop or other MAC? After buying this I question myself all the time about whether is was worth it or not. If it had more features I would say yes. But it reminds me too much of my Digidesigns Pro Tools software where you get the basics and if you really want it to work you need to spend even more to make the software actually useful.

Before you buy this make darn sure you really need it.. Otherwise I would pass… I bet there will be competition to this product.

Works quite well; should upgrade to full EyeTV by cpldc
Installing was quick and painless on my MBP. I had to download the latest EyeTV Lite package from the Pinnacle site since my computer is running Leopard, and used the included serial number to activate. The included antenna picked up all my local digital channels with ease. The card is wide but they thought ahead and included a small USB extension cable so that you don’t lose the adjacent port. EyeTV Lite, though, is a bit lacking on certain features. I couldn’t find a way to manually tune in a digital channel that wasn’t found during the scan and the deinterlacing on 1080i channels was disappointing at times. I upgraded to the full version of EyeTV 3.0, which also works perfectly with Leopard. The full version has a few deinterlacing options, allows manual tuning of digital channels and has some neat features such as remote scheduling through TitanTV.

I’ve been recording shows flawlessly. The quality is great and (at least with the full version; I didn’t try with Lite) editing out commercials for archiving is fairly easy.

The USB stick itself is the same as the Pinnacle PCTV Pro 800e, so if you download the drivers for that plus the free WatchHDTV program you can also use it with Windows, if you dual boot.

I recommend this product, though it seems Pinnacle has updated the PCTV Pro with a newer tuner chip for better reception and hopefully will update this product soon as well.

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Gold Plated 6FT VGA/HD15/RGB to 3 RCA COMPONENT FOR TV/HDTV CABLE

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        Gold Plated 6FT VGA/HD15/RGB to 3 RCA COMPONENT FOR TV/HDTV CABLEHDTV Video Cables are specifically designed for digital and next generation, high-definition analog video applications. HDTV Video Cables are constructed of three individually shielded, 75-ohm coax cables, which provide a performance connection that maximizes color and image. The cable features 100% shield with an overlapped foil and copper braid. The shield is continues through the connector with a 360-degree solder joint between the cable braid and a copper foil wrap on the HD15 aluminum undermold, providing a shielding solution for a noise-free connection. Constructed with UL listed cable, the Ultima HDTV Video Cable meets the rigid standards of everyday use. Ultima HDTV Video Cables are designed for satellite TV, HDTV, component RGB video, Y/Pb/Pr video and most LCD projectors. Connectors: One End: Three RCA Coaxial(Blue, Green, Red) for Video The Other End: HD15 Male * Applications: High Definiton TV(HDTV). This is not pc monitor cable. * Features: * Heavy-Duty Fully Shielded RG-59/U * 75 Ohm Coaxial Cables to Maximum Signal Transfer and Minimize Interference. * Gold plated plugs to improve conductivity. * Excellent for Ultra High Resolution Connections * 75-Ohm nominal impedance * Full EMI/RFI Protection * 24K Gold Plated Contacts * Pure Copper 24 AWG Center Conductor The Device to which the “VGA” connector is connected, needs to support Component video(which is actually “sync on Y”, Y-Pr-Pb)or “sync-on-green” for this type of cable to work. These cables are not compatible with computer monitor ports or Y/Cr/Cb video. Check your Plasma, Projector or HDTV manual, otherwise your picture won’t sync! In this case you need a “transcoder”.

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Works perfectly by J. Haas
Excellent conversion cable. Some HD projectors/TVs accept the composite signal via connector that looks like a VGA one from a PC. This allows you to come out of the DVD player or other video source using 3 component plugs and go to the VGA style input on the projector. Works great.

Great product. by PPya
I have a HD compatible projector and this cable helped me connect my blu-ray to the projector and the picture quality is just great.
I’d recommend this to anyone with a HD compatible projector or tv.

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