HD by Any Other Name
April 1, 2007, Vol.4 Issue 4
Page(s) 23 in print issue
Plasmas, LCDs, and DLPs aren’t the only high-definition television options you have, although they’ve probably generated the most buzz lately. You may not have heard much about LCoS (liquid-crystal on silicon; also known as HD-ILA or SXRD), and that’s what we’re here for. If you’re in the market for a spectacular picture and a reasonable price, you’ll do well to consider some of the new LCoS models hitting stores this spring.

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Things to Consider When Choosing Your HD Source
February 1, 2007, Vol.4, Issue 2
Page(s) 54 in print issue
We’re lucky to live in an era where we have so many choices, but sometimes, the variety can be a bit overwhelming. When it comes time to choose where you get your HD programming, here are the top five things you should keep in mind.

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First Glimpse Magazine
February 1, 2007, Vol.4, Issue 2
Page(s) 42 in print issue

Thinking about buying some equipment that can feed high-definition video to your shiny new HDTV? Keep the following five tips in mind while you’re comparing various products.

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by Gregory Anderson
First Glimpse Magazine
June 1, 2007 o Vol.4 Issue 6
Page(s) 24 in print issue

Every HDTV on the market provides a long list categorizing outputs and inputs and presenting your options for making connections to and from the television. There are three main choices for high-definition video, however. We’ll discuss the pros, cons, and prevalence of each.

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by Andrew Leibman
First Glimpse Magazine
June 1, 2007 o Vol.4 Issue 6

Invariably, as you wander toward the flashy HDTV section of your local consumer electronics store, you’ll walk right past shelves of bland-looking HDTV accessories. Sure these accessories have multi-channel audio, gold-plated connectors, nitrogen-injected insulation, and fully-articulating mounting arms, but they just can’t compete visually with their big-screen, flat-panel HDTV counterparts. Despite outward appearances, however, there are a handful of accessories that are absolutely vital to getting the most from your HDTV.

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by Marty Sems
First Glimpse Magazine
June 1, 2007 o Vol.4 Issue 6
Page(s) 23 in print issue

You’re not done yet. You’ve picked out the best plasma or LCD HDTV for your budget, and you can’t wait to get it home and hang it on the wall . . . but take a moment to consider the kind of wall mount you’ll be happy with later on.

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by Tracy Baker
First Glimpse Magazine
June 1, 2007 o Vol.4 Issue 6
Page(s) 22 in print issue

TVs have become larger and better-looking than older models over the past few years, but one thing hasn’t changed: They all have mediocre speakers. Getting big sound to go with your big TV can be confusing and expensive if you try to piece together a surround-sound stereo system yourself, so you may want to consider an HTB (home theater in a box). These often come with everything you need to play the surround-sound tracks found on most of today’s DVDs and digital television feeds. Here’s what to look for.

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by Andrew Leibman
First Glimpse Magazine
June 1, 2007 o Vol.4 Issue 6
Page(s) 18 in print issue

When shopping for a new flat-panel HDTV, choosing between a plasma display and an LCD can be a tough call. To help you settle on the perfect showpiece for your home theater, refer to the chart below for the nuances that distinguish these flat-panel display types.

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