Category Archives: HDTV

iPads as televisions and a desktop computer DVR

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Granger Meador

December 23, 2018 I canceled my cable television subscription in early 2008. But, like most so-called cordcutters, I didn’t actually cut any cords. I retained what was then 5 megabit/second internet service over the same cable that had been providing television … Continue reading →

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Bringing a new Harmony to our home theater

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Granger Meador

November 21, 2017 My purchase of a new OLED television and then a new AV receiver meant it was time to revisit the remote control situation at Meador Manor. And, as usual, that meant spending time and money on a new … Continue reading →

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Updating our AV receiver

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Granger Meador

November 21, 2017 My previous post documented the new OLED television I purchased in October 2017 for $1,600. Since the television is actually one component of a basic home theater system, before completing that purchase I thought about what additional … Continue reading →

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Oh, LED!

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Granger Meador

November 19, 2017 The Black Friday 2017 shopping season is almost here, and if you’re thinking about a new television, there’s one I can recommend based on recent experience. I splurged on a 55″ LG OLED television last month, which … Continue reading →

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Instant Gratification

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Granger Meador

Every so often those of us who grew up in the analog era are struck by our new era of instant gratification thanks to digital technology and the internet. It is mind-boggling how much information, of good quality, is at … Continue reading →

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