TV & Home Theatre

I love it when new TVs come out as the technology just keeps improving. The value for the dollar keeps getting better, even if the new TVs aren’t a big step up in features and technology. LG just introduced a new line of TVs for 2015, the LF Series, that I had a chance to get a closer look at even though I wasn’t able to test them out. Two of them were 32” models and the other comes in a 43” and 49” sizes. LG’s LF series, at least so far, are smaller sets than I am used to seeing being introduced.

  Various studies have shown how much time we watch TV, and it is more than I thought—about 4 ½ hours per day! North Americans are quite the couch potatoes (US and Canadian studies are similar). That’s over 1,600 hours a year. If you are spending that much time watching TV, why not seriously upgrade your viewing experience? I will tell you the three things to consider in taking your TV experience to the next level.

 A soundbar doesn’t just amplify sound —it brings life right into your TV. Choosing the right soundbar for your home just takes a few considerations.

Video streaming has been around for awhile, but there are a lot of people just getting into Netflix or streaming movies. With all of the exciting new content and apps available, it’s a great time to check out all of your video streaming options and what the future of video streaming will bring.

When it comes to projectors, I’m what you would call a rookie. I like to think of myself as tech-savvy, but anytime I’m in a meeting where a projector needs to be set up for a presentation, I defer to my colleagues. When I’m at my parent’s house and my nieces and nephews ask me to put a movie on in Grandpa’s theatre room, I defer to Grandpa. So when I was asked to review the BenQ 1080p DLP Home Theatre Projector (HT1075), I was a little nervous. However, as it turns out, BenQ’s claim that with this projector, “home entertainment is only a push of a button away!” is pretty spot-on.

Santa may be busy in December, but he probably still watches some TV. Here are three sets that he may have in his North Pole home.

A home theatre receiver is the powerhouse that brings the whole theatre audio experience to your home. Learn about receivers and the different types available.

 The Roku Streaming Stick has been a popular device for turning ‘dumb’ TVs into smart streaming devices instantly and inexpensively.  So it’s good news then that Roku has just released its new version. Is it worth upgrading from your existing Roku? To see what the differences are, and how well it works overall, read the full review.

Walking into the Sony booth I was looking around for their new TVs to check out at CES. I was wondering why they weren’t more prominently displayed when I realized they were actually not that far in front of me. I couldn’t see them initially because I was viewing them from the side, and they’re so thin they practically disappear.

If you're a film buff who likes going out to the movies but wants to bring that experience to your house, let me show you how to get the most from owning 4K movies at home.