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Home Theater Home Theater Before You Buy What to Buy Tips and Tools From Robert Silva, your Guide to Home Theater Welcome to the weekday edition of the About.com Home Theater Newsletter! This week, I have something really special, a Blu-ray Disc movie review of Ben-Hur. Next, Color TV celebrates its 60th anniversary. In addition, if you are looking for a great TV, check out the new high-end line from Sony. Follow Me On Twitter and Facebook Ben-Hur: 50th Anniversary Limited Edition - Blu-ray Review One of the most honored films of all-time, Ben-Hur, is now available on Blu-ray in both a standard and limited edition package. Warner Brothers has done an excellent job of both transferring this film to Blu-ray and packaging it with a excellent collection of supplements. For more details, as well as my perspective on the Ben-Hur Blu-ray release, which focuses on the Limited Edition version, read my Review. Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com See More About:  ben-hur  charlton heston  blu-ray Color TV Celebrates 60th Anniversary The first attempt to market Color TV to consumers was made by CBS, beginning on September 28, 1951. The CBS Color TVs utilized a mechanical color-wheel system. Just as sets were rolling off the assembly line, CBS also embarked on an aggressive color broadcasting schedule. However,...Read more See More About:  color tv  hdtv  dlp Sony BRAVIA XBR HX929 Series LCD TVs - Product of the Week Sony XBR Series LCD TVs carry a hefty price tag, but they also provide great performance. The new XBR HX929 series carries on that tradition with a feature/performance package that is definitely worth considering if you have the cash. The series comes in 46, 55, and 65-inch screen sizes and all offer 2D and 3D capability, 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, an almost unlimited contrast ratio bolstered by LED full array backlight technology and... Read more See More About:  lcd tvs  plasma tvs  3d Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Blu-ray Disc - Bonus Pick If you are looking for Blu-ray Disc movie that can put your system to the test, as well as impress your friends, check out the current Blu-ray Disc release of Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Even if you are not particularly a fan of the Transformers movie series (Michael Bay's directing style is quite chaotic), the latest installment: Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a great example on how well a Blu-ray Disc can look and sound...Read more See More About:  blu-ray  surround sound  transformers Home Theater Ads Movie Home Theater LCD TV Sony Bravia LED TV Blue Ray Movie Featured Articles Can I Play a Blu-ray Disc on a DVD Player? - Q & A Home Theater Term of the Week: Digital Coaxial Connection Blu-ray Disc Movies That Show Off Your Home Theater System Best 3D Blu-ray Disc Movies Best Blu-ray Disc Players Powered Subwoofers   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Robert Silva Home Theater Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Home Theater newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads The Best of the 2011 CEDIA EXPO Buying a TV - What You Need to Know How Do You Receive TV Programs? 3D Home Theater Guide Home Theater Glossary Advertisement