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HD Advisor 2: Advise Harder
Posted Fri Feb 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM PST by Mike AtteberyOur HD Advisor is back to answer another round of questions from our readers. This week, he addresses high-res audio and that elusive "3-D pop," among other things. If you have home theater questions you need help with, all you have to do is ask.
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Our HD Advisor Answers Your Questions
Posted Fri Feb 6, 2009 at 11:00 AM PST by Mike AtteberyYou asked, and we answered. Last week, we put out a call for technical questions about your HD home theater gear. This week, our HD Advisor takes a crack at the first batch.
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Commentary: Year-End Studio Report Cards
Posted Fri Dec 28, 2007 at 12:48 PM PST by Joshua ZyberContinuing our look back at the year that was, Josh Zyber rates each of the High-Def studios in their support of next-gen media in 2007.
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High-Def FAQ: Uncompressed vs. Lossless Audio
Posted Fri Dec 7, 2007 at 03:43 PM PST by Joshua ZyberIs Uncompressed audio better than Lossless, and what does Dialogue Normalization really do to an audio signal? In his latest column, Josh Zyber addresses these often-asked questions.
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Hardware Review: Panasonic DMP-BD30
Posted Mon Nov 26, 2007 at 10:03 AM PST by Joshua ZyberIs the first Profile 1.1 Blu-ray player to hit store shelves worth your high-def dollar? Joshua Zyber puts Panasonic's DMP-BD30 player through its paces.
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High-Def FAQ: Blu-ray Profiles Explained
Posted Fri Nov 23, 2007 at 12:35 PM PST by Joshua ZyberConfused by all the talk of "Profiles" when it comes to Blu-ray hardware? With the first Profile 1.1 player hitting store shelves, Josh Zyber breaks down what that really means for consumers.
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Commentary: Living in Fear of the Niche
Posted Fri Nov 9, 2007 at 01:30 PM PST by Joshua ZyberAre High Definition discs destined to remain a niche product? In his latest column, Josh Zyber asks whether the question even matters.
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Commentary: Specs vs. Reality
Posted Fri Oct 26, 2007 at 01:22 PM PDT by Joshua ZyberDoes a higher bit rate automatically mean better sound or video? In his latest column, Josh Zyber argues that the real story is a lot more complicated.
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High-Def FAQ: Blu-ray and HD DVD Audio Explained
Posted Fri Oct 12, 2007 at 01:37 PM PDT byConfused by all the new audio formats available on Blu-ray and HD DVD discs? Josh Zyber offers up a cheat sheet.
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High-Def FAQ: What's the Big Deal About 1080p24?
Posted Fri Sep 28, 2007 at 01:08 PM PDT byJosh Zyber offers up a primer on the much-ballyhooed but often misunderstood next-gen enhancement.
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Commentary: Combo Discs - What Went Wrong?
Posted Fri Sep 14, 2007 at 02:49 PM PDT bySome call it HD DVD's secret weapon in the High-Def format war. Others see it as an albatross. In his latest commentary, Josh Zyber takes a hard look at the HD DVD/DVD Combo disc, and weighs in on whether its benefits really outweigh the downsides.
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Commentary: A War of Hype, and Paramount's Big Bombshell
Posted Fri Aug 31, 2007 at 01:57 PM PDT byParamount stunned the High-Def world last week with their controversial announcement of HD DVD exclusivity. In his latest column, Josh Zyber takes a critical look at the studio's decision, its possible causes, and all the spin that's followed in its wake.
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High-Def FAQ: Is HDMI 1.3 Really Necessary?
Posted Fri Aug 10, 2007 at 02:06 PM PDT byYou asked, and Josh Zyber answers. Everything you ever wanted to know about HDMI 1.3 (and more).
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Memo to the Studios Revisited: Our Readers Speak Out
Posted Fri Jul 27, 2007 at 01:02 PM PDT byIn his latest commentary, Josh Zyber looks at reader feedback to his earlier "Memo to the Studios," and posts a new list of reader-submitted suggestions for improving High-Def discs.
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High-Def FAQ: Why Don't the Black Bars Go Away?
Posted Fri Jul 13, 2007 at 12:25 PM PDT byJosh Zyber provides an illustrated answer to one of the most common questions asked by newcomers to the wonders of High Definition.
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Memo to the Studios: Ten Easy Ways to Improve High-Def Discs
Posted Fri Jun 29, 2007 at 12:28 PM PDT byJoshua Zyber kicks off a new series of commentaries for High-Def Digest with a list of his top ten High-Def disc pet peeves.
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