When HD isn't HD

Just because you have an HDTV doesn't mean you're watching or seeing HD video. Originally posted at TV and Home Theater

Panasonic ST50 vs Sharp Elite Pro: How much would you pay?

The Sharp Elite Pro was the best, and most expensive, TV of 2011, but it's facing a serious challenge from the Panasonic ST50 budget plasma. We put them head-to-head. Originally posted at TV and Home Theater

Yamaha YAS-101 Lightning Review: The Best Budget Soundbar for Your First Home Theater [Lightning Review]

# lightningreview There comes a time in every person's life when an upgrade to a real home theater system is in order. The gear can cost a fortune, but it doesn't have to. If you're not sure what you need or how much you should spend, the Yamaha YAS-101 is a good place to start. More »

Dish Hopper whole-home DVR review

A new DVR with a never-before-seen feature doesn't come around every day, and if it's the sort of amenity that works in every room of the house, without compromise, then we just have to review it. What would make the list? Try the Dish Hopper whole-home DVR , which can record six shows at once. Of course, there are specs and marketing claims, and then there's real-world performance. Is this set ...

‘Cockfight Play,’ Directed by James Macdonald, at the Duke

From left, Amanda Quaid, Cory Michael Smith and Jason Butler Harner as the triangle in Mike Bartlett’s “Cockfight Play,” in its first United States production after a London premiere.