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 [...]
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Understanding LCD Display Dead Pixels
April 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Computer Displays, Displays, Introductions, LCD HD TVs, LCD Monitors, TVs
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
How do I know which cables to use?
April 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Cables, Electronics Products, How To, Q & A, Technology, Tips & Techniques
The cable selection at the electronics store could be renamed the “wall of confusion.” Not only are there dozens of different kinds of audio/video cable — some for stereos, some for home theaters, some for HDTVs and some for … who the heck knows? Even if you’re lucky enough to find the cable you need, [...]
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Wireless Product Equipment – Network Routers, Access Points, Adapters and More
March 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Electronics Products, Introductions, Networking
The centerpiece product of many home computer networks is a wireless router. These routers support all home computers configured with wireless network adapters (see below). They also contain a network switch to allow some computers to be connected with Ethernet cables. Wireless routers allow cable modem and DSL Internet connections to be shared. Additionally, many [...]
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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 [...]
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