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1). Digital Projection in Your Home Theater
A projector is a device that integrates a light source, optics system, electronics and display(s) for the purpose of projecting an image from a computer or video device onto a wall or screen for large image viewing. There are hundreds of products available in the market and they are differentiated by their resolution, performance and features. Thes...
2). HDTV: Like Looking Through an Open Window
Have you ever watched a movie on a regular TV set, and then watched the same movie on an HDTV? If so, you would have noticed a huge difference! On the HDTV viewing, you see and notice things you've never seen before, even if you've seen the same movie several times! The colors are brighter, backgrounds are clearer, and details are better defined. H...
3). How Digital Light Processing is Slowly Conquering The TV Market
Digital Light Processing can be considered as the pinnacle in science and technology that has focused its resources on the gigantic possibilities in improving digital entertainment. You may wonder, what is Digital Light Processing, and how it will help, or better yet, change digital entertainment. Here's a sneak peak on the what’s and how’s of Digi...
4). Interlace vs Progressive Scanning: What's the Difference?
Interlaced scanning
Interlaced scan-based images use techniques developed for CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) TV monitor displays, made up of 576 visible horizontal lines across a standard TV screen. Interlacing divides these into odd and even lines and then alternately refreshes them at 30 frames per second. The slight delay between odd and ev...
5). Is Dish Network Right For Me?
Are you one of the many consumers currently considering making the switch to satellite TV from cable TV but are overwhelmed with the options? Don’t worry, you are not alone. More and more people are deciding to make the transition to satellite TV but don’t know where to start. Hopefully, this article will help clear up some of the confusion by givi...
6). Only In Moderation
An issue that many parents struggle with is how to manage their child’s TV watching habits. Just like many other things, moderation is the key. Television can both stimulate and stifle a child’s development. Knowing when and how much television to allow your children to watch is a very important aspect of parenting that many parents overlook....
7). Projection Televisions 101
Projection televisions have been around for quite some time now. When first introduced, the images created by these sets were fuzzy and only viewable at a distance. As great strides in TV technology have been made, projection TV images have become sharper and more comparable to those of their competitors.
For people in the market for ...
8). The Advantages and Disadvantages of Tivo
The World’s first, best and easiest to use digital video recorder – that is TiVo in a nutshell. When it was first introduced, TiVo quickly gained popularity and became a smash hit in the world of home entertainment. Millions of American households are now enjoying the convenience and freedom that TiVo offers. In a huge way, TiVo has revolutionized ...
9). The History of Dolby Audio
These days, Dolby is a household name. The infamous "DD" symbol can be found on almost every piece of modern audio equipment out there. This includes gaming consoles, HDTVs, home theaters, both home and car stereos, cinemas, and personal computers.
It all started in 1949 when a man named Ray Dolby went to work for Ampex Corporation par...
10). The Science Behind DLP Television
DLP televisions are based on a technology invented by Texas Instruments back in 1987 called Digital Light Processing. The technology is based on an optical semiconductor called DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) chip. It is a highly reliable, all-digital display chip that delivers the best picture across a broad range of products, including large scr...
11). TiVo: A Revolution in Digital Video Recording
The latest advancement in the recording technology has transcended all boundaries and has brought convenience to your doorstep. The top American channels can be accessed and viewed at your leisure with the TIVO or the Digital Video Recorder.
A common term that is synonymous with TIVO is “personal video recorder” (PVR). The latter is a ...
12). Understanding Surround Sound Systems
Surround sound is the concept of expanding the spatial imaging of audio playback from 1 dimension (mono/Left-Right) to two or three dimensions. It is often employed for a more realistic audio environment, actively implemented in cinema sound systems, technical theatre, home entertainment, video arcades, computer gaming, and a growing number of othe...
13). What is an LCD TV?
In an LCD TV or "transmissive" display, a light source shines through a panel of liquid crystals in order to display an image. A white diffusion panel behind the LCD redirects and scatters the light evenly to provide a more uniform image than most competing technologies.
The LCD face consists of two transparent layers which polarize a...
14). What is Home Theater?
Home theater is the term used to describe the recent evolution of audio and video systems that offer exceptional quality and superior performance - in essence, it is like having a movie theater in your own living room.
The recreation obtained by the combination of audio and visual components creates the experience of a professional mov...
15). What is PocketDISH?
PocketDish by Dish Network is an ingenious video, music, game and photo device that’s compact enough to fit into a pocket or purse. You can store TV programs, music, your favorite games and photos on PocketDish.
PocketDish was created by Dish Network, the fastest-growing U.S. satellite-television service, and the first pay-TV service ...
16). Why Is Digital TV Better Than Analog TV?
To believe this one should watch both of them and feel the difference on their own. The quality of picture and sound are of high quality which gives you ultimate excitement and satisfaction while watching your favorite programs. Digital TV compresses images which help to broadcast multiple channels at a same band width. Whereas Analog which is gene...
17). Xbox 360: A Revolution in Console Gaming
It wasn't so long ago that kids who got the "new" Nintendo 8-bit gaming console or the Sega system for Christmas were the envy of every less fortunate and burned out Atari owning neighborhood playmate. As time elapsed, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and NES's Turbo Graphix 16 became all the rave. Anyone now in their twenties can recall being impress...
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