AV Rant #272: Badmouthing the Brits
This week, Tom admits he was wrong (don’t tell his wife) about iCloud Match. Liz liked Tom’s article on Defining Confusing Audio Terms. Why aren’t we shooting video in 120Hz? Plus lots more!
Defining Confusing Audio Terms
In any industry, you'll run into specific lexicons. These are words that may mean completely different things to different people. We've taken some and listed them, along with their definitions, here.
MonoPrice RedMere Active HDMI Cables Preview
MonoPrice's new cables are using the active amplification provided by RedMere for 10.2 Gbps HDMI data throughput up to 20 meters (65 feet) and at 6.75 Gbps, which is sufficient for 3D video and more.
Google Making Android Home Entertainment System
What is Google up to? We've reviewed GoogleTV, even taking a look at several different iterations, including the Logitech Revue GoogleTV and the Sony Google. But apparently that's not the end.
The Insanity of Marketing Disguised as Loudspeaker Science
This article is an opinion piece on why you simply cannot declare Speaker XXX is better than Speaker YYY based on a few measurement graphs or so called "DBT's" conducted by a manufacturer.
DISH Expands Blockbuster Offerings
DISH Network recently announced the expansion of family and kid's programming available through the company’s Blockbuster @Home entertainment package. DISH will add more than 3,000 titles.
Why We Measure Audio Equipment Performance
This article explores the question why we measure audio component performance. We take you on a tour of the various A/V components we review, and how our measurements can/cannot relate audibly.
DISH Test Drive Lets Consumers Sample TV Everywhere for FREE
DISH Network wants everyone to check out their online streaming services. Today they introduced "DISH Test Drive". This program allows anyone in the US the ability to sample TV Everywhere technology.
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