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OLED vs Laser TV

April 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Digital TVs, Electronics Products, Introductions, LCD HD TVs, Q & A, Technology

Exactly what are these new technologies?
OLED TVs and Laser TVs offer two versions of television technology. These two types of televisions have multiple similarities to consider. They also have individual benefits to consider before you make your final purchase.
First, there are concerns over both technologies and they are:
* Laser: Some techies have raised questions of [...]

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LCD Technology: Response Time

April 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Computer Displays, Digital TVs, Displays, LCD HD TVs, LCD Monitors, TVs

Enabling crisp full-motion video
With the recent widespread use of PC and online games, and PCs equipped with DVD drives give users more opportunities to see moving images such as those in 3D games or action movies on screen. This increase in motion picture content means computer monitors must be able to display not only still [...]

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Understanding LCD Display Dead Pixels

April 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Computer Displays, Displays, Introductions, LCD HD TVs, LCD Monitors, TVs

A liquid crystal display (LCD) is a thin, electronic flat panel used to display information and images. It includes monitors for computers, televisions, instrument panels, and other devices ranging from aircraft cockpit displays, to every-day consumer devices such as video players, gaming devices, clocks, watches, calculators, and telephones. LCDs are simply everywhere now.
Its major features [...]

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Intro to LCD TVs

April 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Computer Displays, Displays, Introductions, LCD HD TVs, LCD Monitors, TVs

LCD Technology
How LCD’s Work
The twisted nematic (TN) is the most common type liquid crystal used in display applications such as LCD televisions, monitors and projectors. It is so named because it has a naturally twisted crystalline structure. This crystal reacts to electric currents in predictable ways, such as untwisting to varying degrees depending on the [...]

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Plasma? Not Dead Yet

April 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Displays, Introductions, Plasma HD TVs, TVs, Video

Plasma TVs are still around, though for how much longer is anyone’s guess.  But great deals may mean giving plasma a chance.  So here is a basic introduction into Plasma TVs.
Plasma Technology
Plasma History
Although you may think plasma technology is a recent phenomenon, the science has been around since 1960, and the first plasma prototype appeared [...]

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Everything You Need To Know About HDMI

April 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Cables, Cabling, Computer Cables, Computer Products, Digital TVs, Interfaces, Introductions, Video

What is HDMI?
HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.  It is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. By delivering crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a [...]

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Cables In Walls: Are You Violating Your Insurrance?

March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Cables, Cabling, Digital TVs, Home Theater, How To Keep Secure

According to a recent poll, over 1/3 of you have your HDTV cords hidden behind a wall.
This may be a big violation of the National Electric Code that could void your insurance coverage.
    The National Electric Code (NEC) states:
    NEC ARTICLE 400 Flexible Cords and Cables General 400.1 Scope.
    This article covers general requirements, applications, [...]

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