Posts by VinnyS

Quote:Originally Posted by imagic Kaleidescape is a premium product for the well-to-do, it's hard to imagine a typical buyer balking at getting the bandwidth needed to take full advantage of the system, but maybe I'm the the extreme...

There has been lots of chatter in the last few months about streaming services acquiring new licenses and content, while others, such as Netflix, have lost content. So you might expect Blu-ray to be on the decline—but you'd be...

Quote:Originally Posted by mhufnagel Another thing is that you're not forced to subscribe to the same channels. You can rotate them every few months if new content is being released slowly. Sub to channel A for a couple of months,...

This audio codec implementation was the missing link for many to dive into streaming. Although they say DTS-Express is indistinguishable from DTS-HD (lossless), I have my doubts. It's one thing streaming up to 512kb/s and then have...

I think this is going to be the way. Today's young generation of kids is watching Youtube. Youtube is embeded pretty much everywhere in our TV, media players, tablets and smartphones. On my lunch, I browse Youtube myself. This could help...

Quote:Originally Posted by bgalakazam Hi all, I was looking at the new receivers (AVR-E200, AVR-E300, AVR-E400) and their "counterparts" from previous models (AVR-1513, AVR-1613, AVR-1913). I have been reading forums and reviews all...

Quote:Originally Posted by myoda Hi Vinny: In the picture above, is the receiver powered up while someone is connecting speakers to the back of the receiver? Too funny, I did not realize that...True that. Big mistake...lol

Quote:Originally Posted by imagic Lastly, because of the growing popularity of tablets, what is being discussed does apply to more than just videophiles. 2160p is useful and appealing, even at smaller screen sizes. How long will it...

Quote:Originally Posted by mtbdudex Sure - to us "geeks" (fondly) we know the difference between AR's, when I try and explain to people who visit my HT what Cinemascope is and various AR's at times it became long winded, I like the...

Quote:Originally Posted by JerryLove First question" Do I get at least the same function real-estate for the same price. I remember with SD wide-screen TVs came; it was cheaper to by a TV with the same width and more height (the old...