One of the regular blog entries you’ll find here at Sync are “Mythbusters” posts. We take common tech questions and ask an expert for an answer. One of the questions we get often from readers relates to the longevity of plasma TVs compared to flat-panel LCD televisions. Is it true they don’t last as long? We asked Panasonic for an answer, as they manaufacture both LCD and plasma TVs.

Imagine one day you can call out to your television something like “TV, find me a live hockey game” and immediately you see a high-definition game of the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Vancouver Canucks. Voice recognition is one of the “gee whiz” future features consumers want, according to a poll conducted by Westinghouse Digital Electronics, the fourth largest LCD TV manufacturer in the U.S. (NPD Group).

Ok, so it’s not a Sony, Samsung or Panasonic — but taking home a 42-inch Akai plasma television for $769.99 is amazing.

Well…when it comes to televisions, that is…

You’ll never guess which company manufacturers the best-selling flat-panel LCD television in the U.S. Is it Sony? Nope. Samsung? Nuh-uh. Sharp or Philips? Not even close.

As the HDTV phenomenon heats up and more people head home with big-screen TVs, many are asking themselves what they should do about their DVD collection. Will those non-HD DVDs look good on their new TV or should they drop some more cash for a new ‘upconverting’ DVD player? Are they worth it? Many are saying ‘no’.

OK, so this shouldn’t be a post for a tech blog, but hey, this is Bo Derek we’re talking about here.

We love scoops here at Sync, and this is a juicy one. Invented in Toronto, the spinscreen360 will let you get more out of your flat-panel television. Here’s how…

High Definition. In the world of home video this format has become the gold standard. So it’s no surprise that many display products in the market (flat screens, computer monitors, projectors) claim to be HD-compatible. But are all HD displays created equal? It’s all in the specs…