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Updated June 2012

Instead, it's an epic one-stop repository of home theater and HDTV info. Here you'll find the best and most helpful AV-centric articles written by me and others, both here on CNET and elsewhere on the Web.

They're categorized by topic and updated constantly, so check back regularly. Bookmark for fun and profit! Read every one and become an expert in all things audio/video! Better yet, once you're an expert, you don't have to answer your in-laws' questions; just send them this guide in a passive-aggressive fit of brilliance.

So without further babbling (and pompous hyperbolic dabbling)...

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The most prevalent HD sources are gaming consoles. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 both offer 1080p output, and many games take advantage of this (though most are 720p).

A less common route, but perhaps with an even more vocal fanbase, is the home theater PC (HTPC): a computer designed to work in a living room/theater. Computers can easily create 1080p (and much more), and do more than just gaming and movie playback.

So the question is, what do you use for HD gaming? Do you have a console, but don't have it hooked up with HDMI or … Read more

You can get a decent Blu-ray player for less than $100 these days, but many models cost much more. Are they truly better? What do they offer to justify the higher price?

And most importantly, are they worth the extra money? … Read more

Yowza. This is so likely to sell out, I'm not even going to wait for the second paragraph to share it: Staples has the Hannspree HF255HPB 25-inch LCD monitor for $144.99 shipped (plus sales tax in most states). 

Update: Yep, sold out. Sorry if you missed it!

This is a new unit, not a refurb, and you don't have to wait on a big fat rebate check. To put this in perspective, it's still pretty rare to find a 24-inch monitor for less than $200.

And check out the specs: 1,920x1,080-pixel native resolution (… Read more

If you bought your TV within the past few years, and you live anywhere close to a city, chances are you can get better HDTV than you've ever seen, for free.

The key, of course, is you need one little thing that you probably already have.… Read more

Motorola Mobility has launched a new device that can bring HDTV to a household of basic cable subscribers.

The new High Definition Digital Terminal Adapter (HD-DTA) is a small adapter that's able to convert a regular digital signal into one that's high-definition without the need for a pricey set-top box, according to Motorola.

Complete with a digital tuner, HDMI interface, and RF (radio frequency) outputs, the HD-DTA itself is a small set-top device that can be placed out of sight and send the HD signal to multiple outlets throughout the house. A remote control lets TV watchers control the device without relying on line of sight.

Beyond offering cable consumers high-definition content, the device is designed to trim expenses for cable companies and other operators that no longer would have to deal with expensive set-top boxes.

"Service providers continue to look for options that deliver HD content to their customers while reducing their overall costs," Larry Robinson, vice president of Home Devices, Motorola Mobility, said in a statement. "The Motorola HD-DTA is an ideal solution for basic subscriber households."

Being demoed at the Cable Show in Chicago this week, the Motorola HD-DTA is expected to debut later this year.… Read more

Let's say you have a TV you like. Maybe it's a few years old; maybe it's new. But you have the upgrade bug, and can't decide what's best to get.

The following guide should help you figure out where the most bang will come from your dollars. … Read more

This is an update of a deal from last year.

Gear-hound that you are, I'm guessing you want to connect a TiVo, Blu-ray player, game console, Roku box, and maybe some other video goodies to your TV.

Problem is, your TV doesn't have enough HDMI ports. Now what?

Check this: Meritline has a three-pack of 6-foot HDMI cables and a three-port HDMI switchbox for $9.99 shipped. That's after applying coupon code MLCK5EIY8PNL1 at checkout.

(Note: This code expires after 700 uses, and it's impossible to tell how many times it's been redeemed already. But … Read more

As 3D content becomes ever more available, the differences in how it works become important. Just like all HD isn't the same, all 3D isn't the same either.

More than a simple "how it works," this guide will help you understand why some 3D looks better than others.… Read more