Television

Is Dish Network Right For Me
Are you one of the many consumers currently considering making the switch to satellite TV from cable TV but are overwhelmed with the options? Don’t worry, you are not alone. More and more people are deciding to make the transition to satellite TV but don’t know where to start.

Understanding Surround Sound Systems
Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of audio playback from 1 dimension (mono/Left-Right) to two or three dimensions. It is often employed for a more realistic audio environment, actively implemented in cinema sound systems, technical theatre, home entertainment, video arcades, computer gaming, and a growing number of other applications....

Only In Moderations
An issue that many parents struggle with is how to manage their childs TV watching habits. Just like many other things moderation is the key. Television can both stimulate and stifle a childs development. Knowing when and how much television to allow your children to watch is a very important aspect of parenting that many parents overlook.

Interlace vs Progressive Scan Whats the Difference
Interlace, progressive, NTSC, PAL....What does it all mean!

The Plasma TV Revolution
As the home theater market booms we are constantly seeing new technologies entering our living rooms. Author Mitchell Medford takes a close look at plasma televisions and where the fit in todays marketplace.

A viewers account of the Live8 epic
The greatest show on earth recreated.

What Not To Wear When Doing A TV Interview
Your first TV appearance is a very exciting experience, and you’ll probably spend hours preparing what you want to say. You might also spend much time preparing what to wear. These rules will help...

Troubleshooting your Cable Box
Fortunately you don’t have to be techie to fix your cable box – just follow these simple troubleshooting steps to get picture back in no time.

Dish Network VS Cable Television
Have you wanted to upgrade your regular cable to digital cable and then someone confused you by saying you should ditch the cable all together and go with a satellite system? Then this article was meant for you!

American Idol They Say The Neon Lights Are Bright On Broadway
A hilarious recap of final 9 performance show of American Idol 4

Law And Order DVD Review
Nominated for 52 Emmys since its 1990 premiere, including 11 for Outstanding Drama Series, Law & Order is one of the most popular television shows in modern day history. With an additional 4 Golden Globe nominations for Best TV Series (Drama), Law & Order is more than a TV show, its a lucrative franchise for host network NBC, spawning popular spin-offs Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001), and (the now cancelled) Law & Order: Trial By...

The Adversaries of Doctor Who From Daleks to Cybermen
How many of us can remember vividly hiding behind the sofa? The reason being that the latest frightening adversary of Doctor Who appeared on our screens!

A New Meaning To The Way We Perceive Television
TiVo is a consumer video device that allows end users to capture their favorite television programs to an internal hard drive. Since its introduction in 1999, TiVo has attracted an ever-growing number of clients. Although TiVo is, in fact, very similar to video recorders, the technologies it employs are complex and sophisticated, allowing more freedom of choice and better selections to be made by the user. The device not only records the programs that the user specifies but a...

Monk DVD Review
One of the more clever television creations of the new millennium, Monk combines the high-grade suspense of a traditional TV drama with the quirky humor of a big screen comedy. Originally developed for ABC, the show became an instant prime-time lynchpin for the USA network, proving itself one of the more successful shows on cable TV…

Mash DVD Review
Based on a Richard Hooker novel of the same name, MASH was released in 1970 as a full-length feature film by 20th Century Fox before experiencing widespread success as a groundbreaking television sitcom in the Fall of 1972. The shows brilliant integration of drama and comedy made it one of the most celebrated shows in TV history, culminating in an eleven year prime time series stint. The 1983 series finale of MASH made history as the program with the single largest audience ...

Buffy The Vampire Slayer DVD Review
originally entered American pop culture as a full-length feature film, starring Kristy Swanson, in 1992. But creator Whedon felt that the project never quite did justice to the full scope of his vision, so he managed turn the film into a television series in 1997. The result of Whedons increased artistic freedom is a series that has enjoyed both critical acclaim and audience notoriety. Nominated for 14 Emmys dur...

South Park DVD Review
Premiering in the late summer of 1997, South Park took American pop culture by storm with its no-holds-barred examination of social and political issues and its lewd yet unique brand of cartoon humor. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, South Park is the lynchpin of cable network Comedy Centrals original programming lineup. Centered around the lives of several kids in the small Colorado town of South Park (a place prone to odd and paranormal occurrences), the series prese...

24 DVD Review
First airing in November 2001, 24 quickly established itself as one of the best television series around and solidified itself as a cult classic icon. Utilizing a novel premise, each season of 24 comprises a single day in lives of its characters, with each of the 24 episodes representing a one-hour time segment of that day. Kiefer Sutherland stars in the imminent role of Jack Bauer, a government agent periodically faced with enormous challenges within a single day. Each seaso...

Smallville DVD Review
Leaping onto the television landscape in Fall 2001, Smallville follows the exploits of a young Clark Kent in the years leading up to his emergence as the beloved Superman. Following a slew of TV renditions of the characters life since the comic book first appeared, Smallville sets itself apart by focusing on the lesser discussed niche of Clarks earliest developmental days. Superb casting and consistent writing have combined to make Smallville one of the more popular shows o...

The Sopranos DVD Review
Along with Sex And The City, the HBO original series The Sopranos took the world by storm in the late-1990s with its cutting edge drama and acerbic wit. A cross between The Godfather and the traditional nuclear sitcom family, the show provided a unique experience for a niche audience that quickly developed into a barrage of dedicated fans. Nominated for countless Emmys, and winner of at least four in every one of its seasons except Season 2 (in which it carried home one), Th...

ER DVD Review
Nominated for 25 Golden Globes and 110 Emmys, including 7 for Outstanding Drama Series, ER has long been one of the best prime-time shows on television. Premiering in September 1994 on NBC, the hour-long hospital drama vividly illustrates the intensity and fast-paced stress endemic to hospital emergency rooms across America. Brought into being by Michael Crichton - famous Hollywood insider, novelist, and brains behind such films as Jurassic Park, Twister, and Timeline - ER fu...

Alias DVD Review
Premiering in September 2001, Alias has built a steady and loyal following among television viewers. The show combines the fast pace action sequences of 24 with the conspiracy theory backdrop of the X-Files. It also doesnt hurt that the show centers itself around a character thats a beautiful and mysterious woman. But the true strength of Alias, as with most successful TV shows, is its unique and creative writers who manage to always keep their audience on edge…

Gilmore Girls DVD Review
Nominated for 1 Emmy and 1 Golden Globe in its first five seasons, Gilmore Girls has experienced much greater success among TV viewers than among industry critics. In fact, the show is the first script supported by the Family Friendly Forums script development fund to go on and become a regular television series. Part of an initiative between The WB Network - maker of such hits as Dawsons Creek (1998), Felicity (1998), Angel (1999), and Smallville (2001) - and fellow indust...

Star Trek DVD Review
Nominated for four Emmys, including Outstanding Dramatic Series two times in its short three-year stint, Star Trek is a true legend of television history. The brainchild of former L.A. policeman Gene Roddenberry, the show premiered in Fall 1966 only to be cancelled after three seasons due to lackluster ratings. But it may well have been NBCs network executives who were the cause of the low ratings as they allotted a less than desirable time slot for the show. When Star Trek ...

Sex And The City DVD Review
Based on the bestselling novel by Candace Bushnell, the HBO original series Sex And The City took the television world by storm following its release in the summer of 1998. Following the exploits of four young and educated female friends living and working in New York City, the show revolves around the various relationships and life problems experienced by each member of the group. Sporting an experienced and talented cast, the show has developed a strong, borderline fanatic ...

CSI DVD Review
Nominated for 20 Emmys and 6 Golden Globes, including Best TV Series - Drama, CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) quickly rose to become the number one show on television following its Fall 2000 premiere. The brainchild of creator Anthony Zuiker, the show follows the investigations not of traditional TV detectives working the streets, but forensic scientists who unravel complicated crime mysteries in their ultra-modern laboratory. Either the #1 or the #2 Nielsen rated show since ...

Direct TV and the HD DVR
With the inclusion of free or price-reduced TiVo-powered DVRs (digital video recorders), the benefits of DIRECTV have become so much greater.

Is Dish TV a Valuable Alternative
Are features offered by Dish TV making its Satellite TV service a valuable alternative?

Why Are Plasma TVs So Slim
If plasma TVs can be so thin, why have we spent decades with those bulky, oversized television sets taking up an entire corner of the room? The answer is in the technology.

Digital Video Recorder Record Your Favorite Shows With Ease
Its been a long time since our primary television-recording dilemma was a simple matter of choosing between VHS and Beta

Buyers Guide to Home Theater Projectors
An excellent article with information and advice on shopping for a new projector for your home theater.

Defying the Odds
South Park is currently not only one of the most popular television shows on cable, but also one of the most popular television shows period

Maintaining a Good Satellite TV Signal
Technology is improving all the time. One of the most exciting recent developments is DVR (Digital Video Recording) service, available from Dish Network.

Dish Network DVRs and What You Should Know
Technology is improving all the time. One of the most exciting recent developments is DVR (Digital Video Recording) service, available from Dish Network.

Direct TV Total Choice Premier
The Total Choice Premier Channel Package from DIRECTV includes practically every channel offered in the United States for a great price.

Plasma TV as Part of the Home Theater
Theres just something about spending a couple of hours at a theater, and many people are trying to recreate that feeling with home theaters.

The History of the Television to Todays Plasma TV
For the average person, even a regular television set is something of a technological marvel that becomes almost unbelievable when considering todays latest and greatest advances, including the plasma TV

How to Buy a Plasma or LCD TV in 3 Easy Steps
Learn about buying a brand new Plasma or LCD Television right here.

Introduction to Internet TV
You use the Internet and, of course, you watch television, but have you ever tried Internet television?

Why is Desperate Housewives so Popular
Women are more emancipated, have more freedom, and more resources than anytime in the past. Sexual emancipation is now no longer gender related.

30 Inch LCD TV Review
How to choose a 30 inch lcd tv. Its not that hard..learn how here.

32 Inch LCD TV Review
This is where you can find information on a 32 inch lcd tv. Read here for all your lcd tv information.

Searching the Web for LCD Monitor With TV Tuner
LCD Monitors are great fun. We attempt to discuss one model here so that when you buy one, you will be ready.

Plasma vs LCD TV
Do you need to learn the difference between lcd and plasma tvs? Its not that hard once you learn the basics

Have You Seen LCD Projection TV
LCD Projection TV is all the rage these days. Its really quite something...

Home Theaters Which ones should I invest in
Going to the theatres is fast becoming out of fashion. Thanks to the advantages offered by latest technologies like DVD and satellite, folks are turning more and more to watching movies at home. Home theatres are fast gaining popularity as a good set offers one great advantage - You can watch your old favorite movies which are still on VHS tapes, something which you really enjoy.

The Technology Behind a Plasma TV Screen
For many years, the technology that allowed you to sit in your home and watch audio and video was based on a tube technology.

The Joys of Satellite Television
What makes Satellite TV so different than basic cable? Just one viewing experience would reveal a sharper picture quality and much larger selection of channels along with helpful customer service and reasonable prices.

The Plasma to Choose Depends on the Plans for its Use
If you are trying to decide which TV is better for your life style, just take a look at your viewing styles

Plasma and LCD Whats the Difference
What will you see when you compare the same show on a plasma screen TV and a LCD TV? That depends mostly on where you watch it.

Buying a Plasma TV
Buying a Plasma TV

Televisions of the modern age
Televisions of the modern age

HDTV Buying Guide Part One
Theres never been a better time than now to buy a high- definition television (HDTV). Whether your primary source of television programming is local over-the-air broadcasts, cable or digital satellite TV, you will find that there is now a wealth of high-definition programs available. If you have...