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Quote: Why "Just Buy ANY HDMI Cable" Advice is Wrong… Sort of I decided to write this article the first time I saw another writer say "HDMI is digital - it either works or it doesn't." Then I saw that statement get repeated over and over. The problem is that HDMI isn't like a digital coax audio cable - it can degrade partially and produce sparkles and snow. We'...

When switching a PS3 from HDMI to rca or component cables it won't automatically switch it's output. So, if say you take your PS3 to a friends house and plug it into his hdtv through his HDMI cable. Then you bring it back to your house and set it up through your rca or component cables and turn it on you won't see anything. You might be freaked out at first then realize that it must have changed...

I'm getting a new HDTV for Christmas. I'm still not sure whether I want a plasma or an LCD. It must be 1080P, 46" or more, have 3 HDMI. I will be using it for everyday tv watching(sd programming right now), movie watching and occasional video game playing. I'm looking for something around the $1,500 range. But really the lower the better as my wife has $1,000 it in her head for whatever reason. ...

When I worked for Best Buy, we used the Key Digital DH-12 and the KD-CDA12 distribution amps for the Plasma and Projection TV displays before they all had ATSC tuners built in. I can tell you they are built solid, and perform well. I have never used the HDMI boxes, but if they perform anywhere close to their component vdeo boxes, it will make you quite happy... j

While many (myself included) have not had any problems with HDMI cables wiggling or slipping out, there are also many who have had this happen. And many have wished that there was a locking type capability for HDMI cables. Well two companies have come out with HDMI cables that offer locking ends. And the best part is, while not exactly inexpensive, they are not super expensive either. And ...

Now I'm in the market for a BR player only cause I have the money HA! PS3 questions - Do you have buy the remote seperately to make this thing work or is it included? Also is there a 5 free disk offer like the other players?? I came close a couple of times in the last couple days on pulling the trigger on the PS3 but have not yet. Game disks will never see the inside of ...

Sharp BD-HP20U latest firmware Version HU8040100 This Firmware Update improves playability of BD titles with Dolby® TrueHD Audio, BD+ discs, improves consistency of playback speed, and improves compatibility with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.

On the actual unit, only Dolby Digital & dts logos are seen. I've listened to Linear PCM tracks & Dolby TrueHD tracks. The LPCM titles display on the unit but the TrueHD ones are displayed a standard Dolby Digital. 3/2.1 Also to make things more confusing, my receiver bitstreams TrueHD when selected. I thought this second-gen player at least did TrueHD. My receiver does not ...

Any Filers own this PJ? I need to upgrade my Z2 and I've heard good thing about this model. I wanted to ask some specific questions, so if you've got one, please respond.

Quote: By Patrick Biz Contributing Writer, [GAS] With HD DVD now buried six feet under and all major Hollywood studios onboard in the Blu-ray camp, the stars are aligned for next-generation format sales to finally take off. Surprisingly, prices aren’t falling, and customers still aren’t buying. The War Has Just Begun Don’t laugh, Blu-ray vs. DVD is really...