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Contents
ELECTRICAL RETAILER GUIDES (US)
GENERAL INFO
GAMING RELATED
US CABLE AND SATELLITE
UK BASED INFO
CANADIAN BASED INFO
HD-RELATED TECHNOLOGY
RESOURCES AND HOW-TO GUIDES
HD AND HOME THEATER FORUMS
ELECTRICAL RETAILER GUIDES (US)
Crutchfield A/V Advisor
(VIDEO) Part 1 of a video introduction to HD, other text guides can be found in the right menu
TV Authority HDTV Resource Center
one of the leading online retailers of Home Theater equipment. Check half way down the contents panel for the TV Resource Center.
Circuit City Quick HD FAQ
Very basic info in small, easy to read chunks.
Best Buy HDTV Quick FAQ
Covers some basic HDTV questions and Pros and Cons of the latest display types.
Radio Shack Research Library
Answers to popular audio and video questions, LCD panels, cables, HD etc. Includes video answers.
GENERAL INFO
All About HD Special - Digital Life TV
(VIDEO) online tech television show, with Patrick Norton and Robert Heron of Screensavers fame.
HDTV: How it Works, What to Buy
(VIDEO)HDTVMagazine.com presents a video introduction
SimplayHD
This site tests products for HDCP compatibility problems.
How HDTV Works
Introduction to HDTV from Howstuffworks.com
CNET guides
CNET's HDTV World
Dedicated HD site ... links to all the usual HD questions, HD features, guides, comparisons, tips, news.
Home Theater Magazine Boot Camp
Indepth section covering audio/video and HD articles from one of the leading US home theater magazines.
Sound and Vision TV/AV Reference Guide
Easy reference guide from one of the top AV and Home Theater magazines in the US.
Sound and Vision Complete HDTV Article archive
Complete archive of articles and reviews. How to Buy HDTV, TVs, LCD vs DLP, etc.
Epson Guide to HDTV and Basic Home Theater
FAQ like. Not many pictures but straight to the point.
Samsung HDTV interactive learning center
Animated guide to what HDTV is, what common terms mean, the different types of tech and buying guide.
Sony HD Guide
Sony HD learning center with three learning levels.
Discovery Channel HD Guide
simple FAQ to answer some common questions.
ABC Network HDTV FAQ
Quick answers from the US network.
How to Get HDTV
Easy to understand intro
HDTV Pub
Large source of HD information and HD stations broadcasting in your area.
GAMING RELATED
HDTV your XBox 360 at Gamespot
the benefits and drawbacks of HDTVs for the 360
The Right TV for Gaming
Crutchfield tests out the popular TV types to see which looks better.
TeamXbox Guide to HDTV
Covers basically all of the available techs using specific make/model numbers except for LCoS/SXRD
Gaming with Plasma
Pioneer dispel some myths about gaming with Pioneer plasma screens.
US CABLE AND SATELLITE
DirectTV HD FAQ
Quick answers to some general HD questions. Other specific DirectTV HD links can be found on this page as well.
Dish Network Quick Guide to HDTV
Time Warner Cable HD Guide
Comcast Guide To HDTV
Cox Cable HD Guide
InHD buying guide to HDTV
7 steps to HD from one of the main 24/7 HD networks.
Motorola's Guide To HDTV
Scientific Atlanta guide to HDTV
HD guide from one of the leading manufacturer's of cable boxes.
UK BASED INFO
Are You HD Ready?
Brief history, explanation, guide and UK buying tips. From Digital Home Magazine.
What is HD Ready?
UK site to check if your TV is ready for HD broadcasts.
HDTV UK
UK tech news blog covering all things HD.
Comet HDTV Guide
UK relevant guide from the UK electronics retailer.
Home Cinema Choice HD Articles
PDF reprints of entire articles from the UK magazine. Check the main page for lots more articles.
Sky Digital HD Introduction
Primer site for UK satellite users.
Sound and Vision
Not an HD info site, but a long established retailer of home theater equipment. More knowledgeable than your regular high street stores.
CANADIAN BASED INFO
CDTV - HDTV in Canada
Big resource for Canadian Gamespotters. Intro information, Government and industry links and channel news.
Futureshop HDTV Buying Guide
4 page article for Canadian Spotters.
HD-RELATED TECHNOLOGY
Screen Size Calculator
Want to know how big a regular 4:3 image will look on a 16:9 screen?
All about cables.
Crutchfield article about audio and video cables. Tips and info.
Connector Photo Gallery
Photos and descriptions of every AV connection on the market, except SCART.
1080i vs 1080p - Should you care?
Tv.com runs through the arguments for and against.
1080p HD questions answered
HDTV UK talks to Toshiba, Sony and Philips about why you should buy a 1080p display.
Learn about burn-in and how to break-in your plasma hdtv.
Ongoing discussion thread over at AVS Forum.
Plasma vs LCD
Sound and Vision magazine staff test the two technologies head to head and vote on which they like best.
The official HDMI site
Information on the standards and versions of HDMI connections, which transmit digital high-def video and audio.
Inside the tech of Blu-Ray and HD-DVD
Sound and Vision article describing the tech differences between the two formats.
The Official Blu-Ray Site
Home of the Blu-Ray association. News and technical info.
The Official HD-DVD Site
The site of the DVD Forum - creators of HD DVD.
How DLP Works
Howstuffworks overview of DLP technology
How LCoS Works
Howstuffworks look at LCoS
All about LCoS
4 part indepth article about LCoS based HDTVs - SXRD, HD-ILA etc.
Arstechnica guide to Cablecards
what they are, what they do and how they work.
Understanding HD Formats
Microsoft article describing basic HD formats and concepts. Not for beginners.
RESOURCES AND HOW-TO GUIDES
Help Your TV Make the Most of Every Signal
Crutchfield introduction to video optimization
How to Calibrate your TV using HDNet test patterns
If you have HDNet you can use their daily broadcast to tune up your TV.
GetGray Calibration Disc
A DVD specifically designed for the latest digital displays.
Building your own Home Theater
DIY networks section on bulding media rooms ... speaker placement, room design, calibrating, choosing equipment etc.
How to choose an HD Antenna for free broadcasts
Crutchfield article walking you through how to get free HD channels.
How to make a Projection Screen for under $100
Step by step guide with material list, and comparison shots of the DIY screen and a good quality retail screen.
Remote Central
Remote control reviews, buyers guide, downloadable graphics, discrete codes, user forums ...
CEDIA resource store
Big listing of books about Home Theater, HD, installing components, calibration DVDs ... from beginner to expert, from the Custom Electronics and Design Installation Association.
Audio and Video Manufacturer Links
Links to the official sites of video, audio equipment manufacturers and AV furniture and accessories. By Audiophile25 and the Gamespot Home Theater Union.
HD AND HOME THEATER FORUMS
AVS Forums
One of the main forums for everything audio and video. You'll find beginners, experts and people who work in broadcasting here.
http://www.avforums.com
The AV Forum for UK readers.
High Def Forum
Great forum which compliments the aforementioned AVS Forum.
Home Theater Union Board
Gamespot's own Home Theater user's board. Get advice and see what home theater equipment other Gamespotters are using.
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