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Episode 234 - Samsung's New Curved HDTV is Amazing. Brightness and Contrast vs. Backlight. Steam OS: The Next Evolution in Gaming?
First Aired: September. 25,2013

Valve announced Steam OS. There very own operating system for the living room. Robert Calibrates Samsung's Curved OLED TV. Blu-Ray Releases! Iron Man 3 and who could say no to 35th anniversary edition of Halloween.

Episode 233 - Best Gaming HDTV under $2000
First Aired: September. 18,2013

Triluminos Color and Quantum Dot technology make for amazing color on Sony's KDL-55W900A, but the latency could make it the LCD HDTV of choice for serious gamers! When toothpaste doesn't work, we have a tool that will salvage scratched disks fast. The software we use to play Blu-ray ISO files in Windows Media Center. Eric asks, "Why don't the television manufacturers use calibration tools like the AVS HD and offer perfect calibrations out of the box?" Amazon Prime gets AirPlay. Sony's new Chromestick.

Episode 232 - Don't Buy The Wrong Star Trek Blu-ray!
First Aired: September. 11,2013

Don't Buy The Wrong Star Trek Blu-ray, Pro Tips for Ripping and Digitizing Blu-rays and DVDs, and DIY HDTV Calibration: Brightness and Contrast.

Episode 231 - Set Your HDTV Up Right: Calibration Disks Make It Easy!!! Are DLPs Any Good? How Much Light Is Too Much For A Projector? Totoro Director Retires.
First Aired: September. 04,2013

Get your HDTV set up right! We show you how easy it is to calibrate, and we've even got FREE calibration disks! Miyazaki Retires: Creator of Totoro, Spirited Away has made his last movie. Create your own HDTV calibration disk with free AVS HD 709 Patterns! The Fugitive finally gets a decent Blu-ray release... Star Trek Into Darknessn arrives next week.

Episode 230 - Build Your Own Cable DVR! Ceton infiniTV6: Record Six Shows Simultaneously, Disney App For AppleTV, Google Kills AllCast, MHL 3 Means 4K Smartphones!
Episode 214 - DVDO Quick6: Upgrade Your Old AVR! XBox 720 Plays Blu-rays, The Great Escape on Blu-ray. Your Seiki 4K HDTV Questions Answered!
Episode 209 - Free HDMI Remote Control For 15 Devices: We Demo CEC. Testing Tools: SpectraCAL CalMAN 5. Free & Cheap Home HDTV Calibration Tools!
Episode 207 - Active HDMI Cables: What They Do Best, What They Break. Xbox 360 Overscan. Odd HD Resolutions: 1080i, 720p, 1280x768, 1366x768. Gigabit Switch Recco!
Episode 204 - UltraHD 4K Broadcast Via Satellite... get ready World Cup! Dolby Glasses-Free 3D Delivers 28 Stereo Views. Why DVD Playback Is Free on VLC!
Episode 203 - 4K HDTVs Just Got Cheap: We Bought Seiki's SE50UY04 For $1500! New Harmony Ultimate and Smart Control Universal Remotes. We Need 4K Content...
Episode 201 - Watch HDTV the Right Way: Turn Off Motion Smoothing! Streaming OTA TV Wins Court Battle Against Broadcast Networks. House of Cards Coming to Blu-Ray.
Episode 200 - Bargains on 2012 HDTVs! LG Hecto: Laser Projector Update. Plasma Picks: Panasonic GT50 Vs. ST60. Are Video Processors Dead?
Episode 199 - Samsung Ships 2013 HDTVs: F8000 LEDs, F8500 Plasmas, Smart Evolution Kits! 4K Update: Samsungs 85-inch S9 UHD Is Gorgeous... and costs $40 Grand!
Episode 198 - Infinitec Pocket TV. Can You See The Difference Between 1080p and 720p? Calibration Certifications: Go Beyond Hobby. Android Home Theater Update.
Episode 197 - Roku 3: New Interface, Faster CPU! 4K Vs. Data Cap: How Many Gigs Will 4K Movies Be? Gorgeous HD Eye Candy From Vimeo!
Episode 196 - Pay Per View on CableCARD Home Theater PC? Blu-ray Pick: Schindler's List
First Aired: March. 01,2013

Ali asks on YouTube, "If I build an HTPC will i get on demand? channels?" We explain why you can get premium channels like HBO over CableCARD... and what happens if you want to watch a Pay Per View event.

Episode 178 - Add Windows Media Center to Windows 8! Hide Your HDTV Cables. 4K LCDs and OLEDs are Coming, 50" HDTVs Getting Cheaper.
Episode 117 - Footloose Blu-ray Sucks!
First Aired: September. 27,2011

What happened to Picture in Picture? Brandon wants amazing picture quality and no silly extras like Wi-Fi or Apps (is that even possible?). They really screwed up Footloose, and New Blu-ray Picks for September 27th, 2011.

Episode 116 - Surround Sound for Under $300!
First Aired: September. 23,2011

Steve wants a professionally built Home Theater PC, who would we pick to build one for us? @domcorriveau needs a home theater in a box, preferably for under $400. We've got one for under $300.

Episode 115 - Star Wars Hits Blu-Ray!
First Aired: September. 16,2011

New HDTV? Robert Heron walks you through the settings you should fix to make sure it looks its best! Star Wars and Citizen Kane released on Blu-ray. (At least Orson Welles didn't screw up Kane.

Episode 114 - USB CableCARD!
First Aired: September. 09,2011

It's OK, you can buy the less expensive 60Hz HDTV! CableCARD Without Opening Your Computer: Robert's got Ceton's new InfiniTV 4 USB CableCARD Tuner in house and a review of the new Scarface Blu-ray.

Episode 113 - Affordable HDTV Calibration Hardware
First Aired: September. 02,2011

Robert loves SpectraCal's CalMAN software... he reviews their new $300 M2 Colorimeter. Our picks from the latest Blu-ray releases.

Episode 112 - Old HDMI Cables: Just Ignore The Spec!
First Aired: August. 23,2011

I was going to get Hulu Plus, but now it's for sale. Should I skip it? Is this old HDMI cable only good for 720p, or can I just plug it into my 1080p HDTV? Blu-ray picks for August 23rd, 2011.

Episode 110 - Did The Studio Make The DVD Look Worse?
First Aired: August. 09,2011

Did they make the DVD SD just to make the Blu-ray look better? What's the SD Slot on the Roku 2 Box used for? Why we're disappointed with Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Our Picks From the Blu-ray releases for August 9th, 2011.

Episode 108 - 46 Inch Samsung 8000 Tested
Episode 106 - Samsung 8000 HDTV Teardown!
First Aired: July. 12,2011

The shipper dropped this Samsung 8000... we dissect it and show you what's inside! Plus our favorite Blu-ray releases for July 12th, 2011.

Episode 105 - New Blu-ray Players: Samsung BD-D6700 vs. LG BD670!
First Aired: July. 08,2011

Does maxing your HDTV's backlight ruin picture quality? What does it mean if a 1024x768 HDTV supports "Full HD"? Samsung BD-D6700 and LG BD670 Blu-ray players reviewed by Robert Heron.

Episode 103 - Super Cheap 3D 50 inch Plasma HDTV
Episode 95 - Panasonic Viera ST30: Affordable 50 inch Plasma Reviewed
Episode 86 - How To Avoid HDTV Upgrades!
First Aired: March. 01,2011

What is that black and white line at the top of SD channels? Will pixel orbiting work with overscan? And the new Blu-ray releases for March 1, 2011.

Episode 82 - Which Star Wars Blu-ray Should I Buy?
First Aired: February. 01,2011

Which version of Star Wars on Blu-ray is the smart choice? Can I watch TV with my projector? And the new releases for February 1st, 2011.

Episode 80 - DTS Interview, Dumb HDTVs, HD Wi-Fi Router
First Aired: January. 18,2011

We interview the CTO of DTS and talk surround sound. One viewer asks why can't I find an HDTV that doesn't include Internet connectivity. And the new Blu-ray releases for January 18th, 2011.

Episode 73 - Sharp Quatron
First Aired: November. 30,2010

We review Sharp's 52" 52LE820UN and find out if that fourth yellow pixel delivers better HDTV quality, and deliver you the new releases for November 30th, 2010.

Episode 71 - Vizio TV
First Aired: November. 15,2010

Hulu and SyFy block Google TV. Oppo's Latest Blu-ray Player, Vizio's HD XVT473SV Review, NHL on PS3, Roku. Should you buy a new HDTV now or wait for next year's models? Keep Your Blu-ray player Up To Date.

Episode 67 - Alaska
First Aired: October. 18,2010

Is Ceton's TV Tuner shipping? Should I upgrade my upscaling DVD Player? Top 5 Alaskan movies. Are soundbars a good option for my system? And the Blu-ray releases for October 19th, 2010.

Episode 63 - Sharp Quattron
First Aired: September. 20,2010

Bluetooth remotes for your HDTV and Home Theater, Neoya's Wii2HDMI, Sharp Quattron: Does Your HDTV Need A Fourth Pixel?, Boxee Box Pre-Orders, Top 5 School Movies on Blu-ray, 1080p YouTube Rally Car Goodness: Ken Block's Gymkhana III, and the new releases for Tuesday, September 21st on Blu-ray.

Episode 62 - dbpowerAmp
First Aired: September. 13,2010

Google TV Update! Your Blu-ray player can't read BD-XL, but you might want it anyway. LG chooses Plex, releases slimmest 3D TV: less than 1cm thin! Tips for perfect lossless CD audio rips, cleaning your screen right doesn't cost much, and the new releases for September 14th, 2010.

Episode 61 - Apple TV
First Aired: September. 06,2010

Picking The Right RAID Mode, Roku Gets More Affordable, Steve Jobs: 720p is the New HD! Apple TV 2.0, Plex: Goregous Interface for OS X Home Theater, Which home theater calibration certificates are worth the money, and the Blu-ray releases for September 7th, 2010.

Episode 58 - HD Calibration (3)
First Aired: August. 16,2010

Netflix Pays a Billion For More Movies! Top Five Airplane Movies for Steven Slater. A PopBox Alternative Worth Buying Now. Robert Reviews Digital Projection's $17,000 M-Vision LED Projector. Part 3 of our HDTV Calibration series: Color and Tint, and the Blu-ray releases for August 17th, 2010.

Episode 57 - HD Calibration (2)
First Aired: August. 09,2010

Digital Projection's M-Vision Cine LED Projector Peak... Full Review Next Week! The search for cheap Blu-rays, HDTV Calibration Part II, The perfect box to pack your HDTV for a move? HDTV Calibration: Brightness and Contrast, Kick-Ass, The Tudors and the Blu-ray Releases for August 10th, 2010.

Episode 56 - HD Calibration (1)
First Aired: August. 02,2010

PS3 Gets Netflix Search, Galaxy S, Dell Streak: Two More HDMI Phones. HDTV Calibration: What to do before you break out the disk! Do I need to break in my plasma? Two More Disney classics go Blu-ray.

Episode 54 - 4K YouTube
First Aired: July. 19,2010

4K YouTube Leanback, Can you wear 3D glasses on top of your own glasses? Bargain HD movies from iTunes! Why can't software turn my 2D HDTV into a 3D HDTV? And the Blu-ray releases for July 20th, 2010.

Episode 52 - Amazon
First Aired: July. 05,2010

Trying to sell your house? Upgrade your home theater! What's the difference between refresh rate and frame rate? Control your HTPC with your iPhone! And the Blu-ray releases for July 6th, 2010. Hulu Plus: HD and Living Room Friendly.

Episode 51 - Lenovo Remote
First Aired: June. 28,2010

VLC Player gets an upgrade! Vizio announces a new router, speakers, headphones and more! Does Blu-ray Always Mean Better Picture? We review Lenovo's Lenovo Multimedia Remote with keyboard: is it the best HTPC remote ever? The Blu-ray releases for June 29th, 2010.

Episode 50 - E3 Expo
First Aired: June. 21,2010

Encoding and ripping.... DVDFab HD Decrypter and XviD4PSP are your free picks for archiving your discs! What is Vertical Banding, Is the PS3 good at Upscaling, What We're Watching: World Cup Soccer, TrueBlood, Toy Story and the Blu-Ray releases for the week of June 22nd, 2010...

Episode 48 - Dennis Hopper
First Aired: June. 07,2010

Is Hulu finally coming to the living room? How many hard drives does it take to contain your movie collection? Internet Traffic Will Quadruple in 4 Years, and the Blu-ray releases for June 8th, 2010.

Episode 47 - Google TV
First Aired: May. 31,2010

HBO Shows are coming to the PS3... a year late. What is "motion resolution"? Can I get a region-free Blu-ray player? Top 5 films we WISH were on Blu-ray, and the Blu-ray releases for June 1st, 2010.

Episode 46 - Apple TV Hack
First Aired: May. 24,2010

The FCC will allow your cable company to disable your ports! Netflix streaming to your PC in HD! Hacking your AppleTV will allow external storage, Firefox, codecs, and more! And the Blu-ray releases for May 25th, 2010.

Episode 45 - Downey
First Aired: May. 17,2010

Introducing WiGig: Gigabit Wireless. Get surround sound without the wires. What's the best set top box with a web browser? The Hurt Locker Producers bring a lawsuit against downloaders, Blu-ray releases for May 18th, 2010.

Episode 44 - Twitter Qs
First Aired: May. 10,2010

What do you get from a more expensive Blu-ray Player? Discount Alert: $9.99 Star Trek Blu-rays! Where can you find a good HDTV for $300? HDMI Switching 101, A home theater with fiber optic LED constellations in the ceiling (and a seat for the dog)! Score one for net neutrality: the FCC reclassifies broadband! Speed Round: Your Twitter Questions! The Blu-ray releases for May 11th, 2010.

Episode 43 - DVDO
First Aired: May. 04,2010

Is Lending Disks Illegal? Turn day into night in your living room. Watch Revision3 in your living room without an extra gadget. Ben Hur, Citizen Kane and Star Wars coming to Blu-ray. 10 new receivers from Denon: affordable and 3D-ready! The Blu-ray releases for April 27th, 2010.

Episode 42 - $850 HDTV
First Aired: April. 26,2010

The Full Story why Blu-ray Doesn't Resume (And Sometimes Does!) Versus is back on DirecTV. Want the best surround sound? We've got some suggestions for you. HDTVs for Under $850, and the Blu-ray releases for April 27th, 2010.

Episode 41 - Moto GP
First Aired: April. 20,2010

Why you'll want a screen to go with a projector, how to pick one. New Macbook Pros: Jobs still snubs Blu-ray, Samsung's 3D HDTV Health Warnings. New Blu-ray format doubles capacity! Will Google's codec take over HD? New Blu-ray releases for April 20th, 2010.

Episode 40 - Kick Ass
First Aired: April. 12,2010

The First 3D HD Channel. People of Lava: The Android Powered HDTV, Comcast's Court Win Could Be Bad for Downloading Movies! Is the iPad: Portable HDTV Machine, or Big IR Remote? Roger interviews John Romita Jr. about his film Kick-Ass, and the Blu-ray releases for April 6th, 2010.

Episode 39 - Vacation
First Aired: April. 05,2010

How to decide between LCD, LED and a plasma HDTV. Our Top 5 list of remakes that don't suck! Do you need DLNA support on your HDTV? PS3 audio outputs explained. And the Blu-ray releases for April 6th, 2010.

Episode 38 - Dell Inspiron
First Aired: March. 29,2010

Stream media to your PS3 or XBox 360 without worrying about transcoding! Is "3D Ready" good enough? Why do Russian cows get HDTVs? We review Dell's Inspiron Zino HD! And the Blu-ray releases for March 23rd, 2010.

Episode 36 - Cartoons
First Aired: March. 15,2010

You can record 3 HD channels simultaneously with the Moxi 3-Tuner DVR, but does it beat a TiVo or Windows Media Center? What are the best settings for Surround Sound? Google's testing a new video search tool, Clicker Finds Legal Video and the Blu-ray releases for March 9th, 2010.

Episode 34 - Vudu
First Aired: March. 01,2010

James Cameron wants a 3D Avatar release, Fox says 3D isn't ready. Will Amazon charge you sales tax soon? Secret Code Controls Silverlight's GPU Acceleration. Why don't Robert and Patrick love Apple? The new Blu-ray releases for March 2, 2010.

Episode 33 - MyMovies
First Aired: February. 23,2010

Why can't we get HBOGo streaming? Stop Cats From Chewing Cables, Learn To Love Film Grain on Blu-ray, Robet's Top 5 Sources For Free (and Legal!) Video Online, the new Blu-ray releases for February 23rd, 2010.

Episode 32 - Remotes
First Aired: February. 16,2010

HD Plasmas the size of your bed! Your home theatre PC controller suggestions! Can you get HD Netflix streaming on your PC? And the Blu-ray releases for February 17th, 2010.

Episode 30 - Novelty Remote
First Aired: February. 01,2010

Robert reveals his Silent Home Theater PC Parts, iPad: Is this the ultimate remote control? Recording Over The Air HDTV, Will your next HDTV be 21:9? The Blu-ray Releases for February 2, 2010.

Episode 29 - TV Tuner
First Aired: January. 26,2010

Plasma HDTV Break-in. DIY HTPC Picks. Which studios give you a DVD copy with your Blu-ray purchase? Warner's Deal with Netflix: Why you're waiting a month for new titles. Convert your old monitor into a TV without a PC. The Blu-ray releases for January 26th, 2010.

Episode 28 - Set Top Box
First Aired: January. 19,2010

Where did 16:9 come from, anyway? Mac Mini: Not The Best Settop Box. Where do IMAX Features Come From? Ultra-Widescreen: Will Your Next HDTV Be 21:9? More CES: OLED displays, Projectors and More, Getting 3D HD on your PS3, the Blu-ray releases for January 19th, 2010.

Episode 22 - WDLive
Episode 20 - Mediacentre
First Aired: November. 24,2009

How long can an HDMI cable be before you need an amp? Serving video to your PS3 or Xbox 360. Blu-ray playback software for Windows: Arcsoft TotalMedia Theater, Corel WinDVD 2010, CyberLink PowerDVD 9 Ultra.

Episode 19 - Maui
First Aired: November. 17,2009

HDTV Factory Calibration, HDTVs vs. HDMI Swtiches, Top 5 Films in VUDU HDX, Blu-Ray releases for November 17th, 2009, AMD Maui Review: How Does A Home Theater With a Built In 5.

Episode 18 - Blu-Con
First Aired: November. 10,2009

HD Nation goes to Blu-Con! Martin Scorsese on Blu-Ray and Film Preservation, Experts On the Future of Bly-ray, Robert tests out Panasonic's 3D technology.

Episode 17 - Pats Picks
First Aired: November. 03,2009

Netflix Streaming on the PS3... Disc Required! Patrick's Top 5 Random Blu-Ray Picks, Stream Vudu HD Movies through LG's BD-390 Blu-Ray Player, Roku rolls out new HD streaming box with networking, Robert's Top 10 HDTV Shopping Tips! And the Blu-Ray releases for November 3rd, 2009.

Episode 16 - Top Horror
First Aired: October. 27,2009

Fight Sunlight On Your HDTV, HighDefDiscNews.com's Justin Sluss talks about the state of Blu-Ray. Robert Talks Over The Top Ultimate Home Theater, Roger's Top 5 Best Awful Scary Movies! The Blu-ray Releases for the Week of October 27th, 2009.

Episode 15 - Top Streaming
First Aired: October. 20,2009

A 65" 1080p HDTV for Under $1000! Stuff 300 Hours of HD In Your DVR: Upgrade the Hard Drive! Our Top 5 Movies in HD on Netflix, Can you play Blu-ray disks on OS X machines? The Blu-ray Releases For The Week of October 20th, 2009.

Episode 14 - Road Trip
First Aired: October. 13,2009

Did We Miss The Best Surround Sound Disk Ever? Top Five Road Trip Movies, Pusget Systems Echo I: Nvidia Ion Tested, Finding Blu-ray Release Dates: When Will Finding Nemo Hit Blu-ray? LG's SL90 Series: Super Thin HDTV! Can Speaker Magnets Damage. LCD and Plasma Screens? Blu-ray Releases for 9/13/2009.

Episode 13 - Surround Sound Special
First Aired: October. 05,2009

Surround Sound: DIY 5.1 and 7.1 Speaker Setup, Subwoofer Tricks, DTS vs Dolby, AAC vs Linear PCM. A Pro Re-recording Mixer Explains How Surround Sound Is Made. Soundbars vs. Surround Sound. A Million Dollar Home Theater.

Episode 12 - Popcorn
First Aired: September. 29,2009

How To Hang Monitors From Steel Studs, Convert HD DVD Titles to Blu-ray, Top 5 Horror Flick Picks from Film Riot's Ryan Connolly, Is it the ultimate set top box? Robert reviews the Popcorn Hour C-200 set top media player. The Blu-Ray releases for the week of September 28, 2009.

Episode 11 - Cedia
First Aired: September. 22,2009

New HD Gear from the CEDIA show: Bargain 65" Flatpanels, Everybody's Getting Uncompressed Wireless 1080p, Pioneer eTap. Zune HD: 720p Video, with a catch. HDTV Mount: Success! Digital Audio Coaxial Cable: Myth vs.

Episode 10 - Wallmount Install
First Aired: September. 15,2009

Hanging An HDTV: It's All About The Studs. Telecine, Prints And Ugly Blu-ray Tranfers, Top 5 Movies from Comics, Blu-Ray releases for the week of September 15th, 2009.

Episode 7 - Top Car Chases
First Aired: August. 24,2009

Some simple DIY remedies for fixing stuck HDTV pixels. The Top 5 Best Car Chase Scenes in HD Movies. Cheapie Big Screen Monitors that aren't crap! When 720p makes more sense than 1080p. Not all rear surround sound speakers are the same: dipole, bipole, or direct.

Episode 6 - MLB
First Aired: August. 18,2009

$10 Samsung TV from Bestbuy? Roku: a better way to watch MLB in HD? End Overscan: see the whole picture on your HDTV, and the Blu-Ray releases for the week of August 18th.

Episode 5 - Vizioplayer
First Aired: August. 10,2009

Anchor Bay DVDO EDGE HD Processor, Are older movies worth buying on Blu-ray? Add more HDMI ports to your HDTV, Blu-Ray releases for the week of August 10th, 2009.

Episode 2 - Recession
Episode 1 - Welcome
First Aired: July. 14,2009

DIY HDTV Calibration Disks. "Cheap" 65 inch HDTVs are here! What's going on with The Lord of the Rings Trilogy? Our fave disks to show off your big screen.

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