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Poll: What Brand Is Your A/V Receiver?

Josh Zyber — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:00:48 +0000

In the home theater world, brands tend to inspire a lot of loyalty, especially when it comes to A/V receivers. Often, the brand of receiver you’ve used in the past will dictate what you buy in the future. What’s your preference? I’ve long been hooked on the Denon brand. I bought my first A/V receiver...

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Remote Dis-Harmony

Josh Zyber — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:00:50 +0000

I’ve used Harmony universal remote controls for years. As much as I greatly appreciate their broad range of device support, sometimes I find the limitations of Harmony’s programming options extremely frustrating. Some background: I have a couple of different Harmony units in use right now. For a physical remote, I still favor the older Harmony...

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Watching 4k Ultra HD on a 1080p Display

Josh Zyber — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 12:00:51 +0000

At least in theory, Ultra HD Blu-ray players are designed to be backwards compatible with viewing on any HDTV or 1080p display. However, most professional reviews only focus (for obvious reasons) on true 4k High Dynamic Range, Wide Color Gamut playback, assuming that’s what most readers are interested in. Those who may need the downconversion...

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Poll: Would You See ‘The Interview’ If It Were Released Now?

Josh Zyber — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:00:35 +0000

In the wake of the hacking scandal and terror threats allegedly instigated by North Korea, Sony canceled its theatrical release of the James Franco/Seth Rogen comedy ‘The Interview’ and initially claimed that the film would never see the light of day on any platform. More recently, the studio has backed off a little and may...

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Mid-Week Poll: Will You Buy a PS4 on Friday?

Josh Zyber — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:00:58 +0000

We have a pretty straightforward poll topic for you this week. With Friday’s big launch of the PlayStation 4 imminent, do you plan to buy the new gaming console as soon as you can get one? Are you willing to wait? Do you care at all? For my part, I have an interest in the...

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Why I’m Excited for the PS Vita TV

Brian Hoss — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:00:16 +0000

In recent announcements, Sony has made it clear that the company still stands behind its PlayStation Vita – even after the recent price cut. While a set of colorful redesigns and compact models are interesting, the company’s most stunning revelation was the set-top-like PS Vita TV. Sadly, the Vita TV is only for Japan at...

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Mid-Week Poll: Do You Plan to Buy a PS4 or Xbox One?

Josh Zyber — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:00:24 +0000

After an impressive seven-year cycle (eight for the Xbox 360), both Sony and Microsoft will finally release new videogame consoles by the end of this year. Are you ready to upgrade? If so, will you side with the PS4 or the Xbox One? Vote in this week’s poll. I suppose if you want to get...

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Feature Creep: Where the PlayStation 4 Is Lacking

Brian Hoss — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:00:22 +0000

While the upcoming PlayStation 4 has been revealed with a mixed but overall positive reception, questions nevertheless remain. Some advertised features seem promising if inconcrete. However, what Electronic Arts has begun truly sounds like the promise of a new generation in gaming. Recently, Sony showed off its vision of the PlayStation 4. The new controller,...

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Microsoft’s War on Used Games

Brian Hoss — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:00:35 +0000

Microsoft’s new gaming console, code-named “Durango,” is expected to be revealed in the next few months ahead of an anticipated debut near the end of the year. Controversially, rumors claim that it’s been designed to eliminate the ability to share or resell games. These reports follow a similar set of concerns over Sony’s next console....

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Mid-Week Poll: Electronics Failures

Brian Hoss — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:00:19 +0000

Recently, a friend of mine lost a PS3 to the YLOD (Yellow Light of Death). I blame dust. He also had a PC crash, which most likely sent the boot drive to hard drive heaven. That got me wondering: Have your entertainment-related electronics failed you? I’m careful with my electronics, within reason. About six weeks...

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Where Have All the Gamers Gone?

Brian Hoss — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:00:40 +0000

The NPD Group registered a blip in videogame industry news last week with a press release based on its “Gamer Segmentation 2012” report. Alarming numbers, including a 5% loss of gamers in the United States, appeared in media outlets all over the internet. But how did the NPD Group arrive at this determination? According to...

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Mid-Week Poll: Best Streaming Service for TV Series

Brian Hoss — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:00:19 +0000

Do you ever purchase streaming versions of your favorite TV shows? If so, which service is best for owning TV content? iTunes? Amazon? VUDU? Something else? I have more than come to terms with digital game ownership. On the PC, I have a huge Steam library, a choice set of gog.com games, and a smattering...

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