High Definition-Capable DVD

High Definition-capable DVD formats are here: 
Blu-ray Disc & HD DVD.  Check out what these two new disc formats have to offer...

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Digital TV & HDTV Tutorial

Dazzled by the clarity and detail of digital television (DTV) and high definition television (HDTV)?  Did you know there are a total of 18 DTV formats, of which 6 are HDTV?  Learn more about what this HDTV revolution has to offer.

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Digital-VHS & D-Theater Overview

Digital-VHS is currently the only way to record digital TV and HDTV programming.  Even pre-recorded Hollywood movies are available in HDTV on this video tape format.  But is it a good investment?  Or will it soon go by way of the LaserDisc?

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DVD Overview

See what the buzz is about DVD.  Do you know all of the benefits of the DVD-Video format?  Digital picture, digital multi-channel surround sound, multiple languages, and multiple angles.  With over 15,000 unique titles available in the DVD-Video format, and with prices of DVD players starting around $60, what's keeping you from adopting this revolutionary format?

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DVD Tutorial

Learn how a DVD can hold a full-length movie with state-of-the-art digital picture and 5.1-channel surround sound information.  Do you know what is meant by the terms "dual-layered" and "DVD-9"?

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DVD-Video Tutorial

Learn the details of the DVD-Video application format and see why DVD-Video is the format of choice for viewing and distributing movies.  Find out what is meant by seamless branching and region code.

DVD-Audio Tutorial

See how the new DVD-Audio high resolution, multi-channel audio format is revolutionizing the music listening experience with its higher sampling rates, longer word lengths, and immersive multi-channel surround sound.

Super Audio CD Overview

Super Audio CD (SACD) promises a new level of high fidelity audio reproduction that blows away the Compact Disc (CD).  With its all-new Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology, which results in a new level of musical transparency, and multi-channel discrete audio capability, SACD delivers a compelling and immersive audio experience that is best described as "virtual reality" for sound.

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Surround Sound Formats

Do you know about the different surround sound formats? Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround sound?  What about 6.1-channel extended surround sound formats, like THX Surround EX or DTS-ES 6.1?  And what about 7.1-channel surround sound systems?

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THX Overview

Find out what's the big deal behind THX^® technology.  See why it's the premium label of quality for DVD transfers and home theater equipment.

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Dolby Headphone

Have you heard about Dolby Headphone?  It's a new digital signal processing technology that simulates the soundscape of a 5-channel home theater loudspeaker system with just a pair of headphones.

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DVD Player Buying Guide

Do you know what to look for when buying a new DVD player?  Are the budget DVD players good enough?

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Recordable DVD Tutorial

Thinking about replacing your VCR with a DVD recorder?  Learn about the three recordable DVD formats: DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM.

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DVD Recorder Buying Guide

DVD recorders are now priced between $500-$800, within reach of everyday consumers.  We'll help you determine which is the best of the three recordable DVD formats and help you pick the right DVD recorder.

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Complete Home Theater

Receiver Buying Guide

Do you know what to look for when buying a new home theater receiver?  Our complete home theater receiver buying guide tells you what you must know and consider before choosing a home theater receiver of any price range.  Also available is our shorter, essential A/V receiver buying guide for budgets less than $750.

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Mobile Content

Got a mobile device?  With an iPhone, BlackBerry, web-enabled smart phone, PDA, or PocketPC, you can take our web content with you.  Shop with confidence and stay abreast of new and upcoming DVD releases.

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DVD & Blu-Ray Rentals Online

You must try online DVD & Blu-Ray Disc rentals from NetFlix.  They have virtually every DVD title in print - that's over 100,000 titles.  They also rent a large selection of Blu-Ray Disc titles.  And right now, NetFlix is offering our readers two weeks of DVD rentals absolutely FREE. There's no obligation for you to continue past the free period. What do you have to lose?  Read more or sign up here.