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Author :: Jay Carmichael  |
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| Article Title :: TV: LCD vs Plasma TV |
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| If you are looking at getting a new TV, or building a home theater, then there is quite a bit of research to be done before you make the plunge. Right now there are two competing technologies for High Definition Flat Screen TV. The first is LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and the second Plasma TV. Both will offer a great picture, perfectly flat screens which will keep your straight lines looking straight, and immunity from magnetic distortion, but which technology is better? What are their prospective pros and cons? Read on for more information.Before I get into what you should buy, you should get the “how does it work run down”, the quick and dirty edition. It is quite diffi (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home Audio Video Articles |
Author :: Hans Dekker |
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| Article Title :: Five Tips For Buying A Home Entertainment System |
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| Looking for a new home entertainment system? Here are five tips for choosing the best model for your home environment.1. Choose a system that can be expanded. Most of your music collection may be on CDs, but with the growing popularity of DVD audio you don't want to be left behind. Even if you are only interested in stereo sound make sure you buy a system that can be adapted to new technologies. This includes video as well as audio mediums. Buy a stereo system for now, but make sure it has surround sound capabilities.Also consider whether you want your home entertainment system accessible in different parts of the house. An expandable system allows you to place speaker (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home Audio Video Articles |
Author :: Dale Ewans |
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| Article Title :: The Pro's and Con's of Ceiling Speakers |
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| Office buildings, airports and restaurants were the first homes of ceiling speakers. They can be easily recognized by the dense grilles that pour decibels right into your head.But why would someone want ceiling or in wall speakers, instead of a pair of normal, efficient and highly affordable speaker cabinets. There could be a few reasons:Saving some space in the room;Maintaining the aesthetics of the room;Hiding the wires;Getting rid of the holes in the walls.In the past, there weren't many fans of wall or ceiling-mounted speakers. While there are still people that think plenum-mount technology is just a whim, on the other (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home Audio Video Articles |
Author :: Douglas Hanna |
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| Article Title :: Where to Buy HD Radios |
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| HD Radio is a new technology that enables AM and FM radio stations to broadcast their programs digitally, a tremendous technological leap from today's familiar analog broadcasts. These digital broadcasts provide listeners with radically improved audio quality, more radio channels through multicasting, and new data services.It's possible that you might find an HD radio at your neighborhood Best Buy or Circuit City – especially if you're looking for an HD car audio system. There are also several sites on the Internet where you can compare prices from different online sources. Tabletop HD RadiosTwo manufacturers offer compact, portable, tabletop HD radios that h (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home Audio Video Articles |
Author :: Chris Vorelli |
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| Article Title :: Learn About the Types of Camcorders |
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| If you are planning on purchasing a camcorder, you should be familiar with the types of camcorders and how they can benefit your specific needs. The formats of video cameras include, VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Mini Digital Video (Mini DV), DVD and Digital 8. Each format has its pros and consVHS
The VHS format is the oldest type of camcorder. This type of video camcorder is fast becoming outdated, because you can only play back the video on a VHS VCR system. VHS camcorders are not nearly as clear as digital video camcorders that offer clear video with 540 lines of resolution, VHS video cameras only offer 240 lines of resolution. They also weigh more and are much more bulky, that dv (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home Audio Video Articles |
Author :: Bryan D. Applegate |
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| Article Title :: Why You'll Replace Your DVD's After HD |
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| Good fortune allowed me the opportunity to run out and purchase an affordable High Definition TV recently. This HDTV's only claim to fame is that the tuner is built in and it reads and delivers the 1080i resolution that defines “HD.” Naturally, it's reverse compatible with the old 480p and 720p resolution standards but I didn't have to worry about that, right?I'll refrain from specifying what I got in detail, only to tell you that it rocks! It's the smartest $750 you can spend in visual entertainment with a 30-inch diagonal and a perfectly flat Cathode Ray Tube that happens to be a pithy 16-inches deep. The manufacturer has labeled this a, “SlimFit” model and rightly so. (A (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home Audio Video Articles |
Author :: John Joyce |
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| Article Title :: How to Select a Portable DVD Player |
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| Screen Size:Depending on where and when you plan on using your DVD player the most, size may really be a big factor in your decision. If you have a family that's going to be watching movies in the minivan, you can bet you want to find a portable DVD unit with a larger screen so everyone gets a chance to view the movie. On the other hand, if you travel mostly by yourself or with a significant other, smaller may be the perfect thing for you, easy to haul and manage anywhere.Disc Formats Supported by the Portable DVD Player:If you're into creating your own home movies or music cd's you need to look into whether or not the machine you want to buy can support other file ty (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home Audio Video Articles |
Author :: Steve Leedy |
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| Article Title :: Home Audio Recording Fun |
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| I'm not even sure how old I was when I got the gift for Christmas, but I remember thinking it was a pretty impressive piece of electronic hardware. It was really cool looking (technologically speaking), and I was awfully proud to own it. It certainly made for lots of fun times.What was this high-tech gift, you ask? Why, it was a tape recorder! It was a monographic, reel to reel tape deck that came with it’s own plug-in microphone. I could hold that mic up to my transistor radio’s speaker and record songs onto tape. I could also play the guitar and sing and record every second of it. I could even hide and record conversations from unsuspecting family members. I was in reco (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home Audio Video Articles |
Author :: John Joyce |
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| Article Title :: Why Buy a Portable DVD Player? |
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| Have you ever tried to get some peace and quiet at home, in your car, boat, motor home, or even at the beach? A portable DVD player really works well anywhere to keep children content and quite while Mom and Dad enjoy the silence. It has the same effect on adults too!The portable design will maximize your enjoyment. While you are traveling and when you arrive at your destination. Whether it be a hotel, airplane, cruise ship, campsite, or just about anywhere, a portable DVD player will allow you to watch the movies of your choice...when you want to watch them. Most airline flights do not have a movie. Hotels and ships do offer pay-per-view movies; however, the selection may not be (read full article) |
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| Category :: Home Audio Video Articles |
Author :: Patrick Sams |
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| Article Title :: History Of Surround Sound |
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| Before surround sound existed audio was played in a monaural (mono for short) format. Mono sound is only played through a single speaker, as a single audio track, As advancements were made with audio, sound was split into left and right audio channels. The split made it possible for audio pans which gave audio its stereo effect. Surround sound took audio one step further by dividing the sound up into 5.1 channels. The five channels are made up of a center, front left, front right, rear left and rear right channels. The.1 refers to a subwoofer that handles the lower frequencies of all the audio channels. By allowing sound to be paned from one channel to another, the audio appears to be (read full article) |
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