Category: Equipment Guides
Cable Splitters: Get TV in Every Room
by Bill Frost | Apr 5, 2019 | Equipment Guides | 0
Things were simpler in Ye Olden Analog Times. Back then, you could run a single coaxial cable into a house, screw on a coaxial cable splitter, and keep several housemates entertained with their own TV hookups for the cost of a single bill. Sure, the channel choices were limited, and the picture quality was sketchy, but it was easy—and cheap.
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2019’s Cable Modem Buyers Guide
by Rachel Oaks | Dec 11, 2018 | Equipment Guides | 0
To get the most out of your cable internet package, choose a cable modem that can keep up. We’ve got the lowdown on renting vs. buying, top brands (NETGEAR, ARRIS, Motorola), DOCSIS 3.0 and DOCSIS 3.1 information, and cable provider compatibility.
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The 4 Fastest Wireless Routers for 2019
by Dave Schafer | | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0
We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up four of the fastest routers on the market. Get the scoop on the NETGEAR Nighthawk X10, TP-Link Talon AD7200, ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 and more.
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2019’s Best DVRs: A Buyers Guide
by Rachel Oaks | | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0
CableTV.com helps you decide which DVRs top the 2019 list: Hopper 3 from DISH, TiVo BOLT VOX, Cox Record 6 DVR, Genie from DIRECTV, TiVo T6 from RCN
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Your Guide to Watching 4K HD in 2019
by Dave Schafer | | Equipment Guides, TV FAQs | 1
We’re seeing lots of 4K HD content cropping up from multiple services on every level. We’ve compiled a list of what you can use to take that dazzling new 4K HD TV for a spin.
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2019 Buyers Guide: Best Sound Systems for Beginners
by Rachel Oaks | | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0
When it comes to sound systems, there are a lot of options. From simple soundbars to eight-speaker setups, there’s something to suit every living room and budget. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know before you make your decision.
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The Best 4K TVs of 2019
by Dave Schafer | | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 0
Eight million pixels can’t be wrong, folks. And if it is, you don’t want to be right. Get ahead of the tech trends for 2019 and invest in 4K. Jump to: 4K TVs At a Glance | 4K vs. Ultra HD | Screen Technology | Equipment | Cost | Things to Ignore | 4K Availability | Top 4K TVs
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2019’s Best Projectors: A Buyers Guide
by Dave Schafer | | Best Of, Equipment Guides | 6
Top 5 Projectors of 2019: Optomoa UHD60 wins best projector for movie buffs, BenQ HT2150ST wins best for gamers, Epson 5040UB wins best for sports fans.
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The Definitive Review of the TiVo Bolt Vox
by Dave Schafer | Oct 16, 2018 | Equipment Guides | 0
If you’re set on getting the best DVR features without depending on clunky equipment from sneaky cable providers, the TiVo Bolt Vox is your guy. It provides everything you need and nothing you don’t, and it’s not picky when it comes to which TV provider it’s willing to work with.
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Review of the AT&T U-verse Total Home DVR
by Dave Schafer | Sep 28, 2018 | Equipment Guides | 1
Overall, the AT&T U-verse Total Home DVR offers enough storage and features to make your U-verse experience a pleasant one. It isn’t perfect, and we wouldn’t choose U-verse just to get the DVR, but we also wouldn’t let it keep us from enjoying the hundreds of fiber-optic channels U-verse offers.
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