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Furnishing Your Home Theater

June 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Today, one of the most popular additions to any home is a home theater. Creating a space that is comfortable and utilizes the latest technology can provide you with the ability to watch television and movies, as well as play games and surf the Internet, in an environment that is as luxurious as the most high-end theater. Understand a bit about the technology, including these LED TV’s, can help you create the home theater of your dreams.

First, note that these LED TV’s are not a new technology. Instead, they are simply an extension of traditional television technology. The back lights the unit with LEDs (Light-emitting Diodes) instead of CCFLs (Cold-cathode Fluorescent Lights). When you are pricing a unit, a good tip is to keep this in mind.

Next, while to many of us thin is always better, this isn’t always the case in the world of LED television. A popular type of these LED TV’s is the ‘edge lit’ model. This model is thinner and can help you create a more streamlined look, but many experts believe the overall quality of these units suffer. It is often better to purchase a standard LED television instead.

Finally, for those looking to have not only a cutting edge home theater, but to save money as well, the LED television requires less power than any other model of television currently on the market. Purchase of these types of TV’s for your home theater may help you save money on your power bill at the end of the month.

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3D Televisions at The Latest in Home Entertainment Technology

October 10, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment
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The latest innovation to hit home entertainment technology is 3D televisions. While they are still fairly new and still relatively expensive, this new technology is sure to eventually become the standard television in living rooms all across the country.

Ever since the 1950′s when the first 3D films were available, we’ve become more and more enamored of the technology. It has recently gotten to the point where technology has improved so that enjoying a 3D experience in the theater is an amazingly spectacular enhancement, and the demand for private 3D experiences has begun to grow.

There are several 3D technologies used when developing television sets for private use. One requires the use of glasses, and the other does not. Anaglyphic and polarization are 2 of the 3D glasses available. Anaglyphic glasses use the standard red and cyan lenses that turns images into 3D when one color is filtered out. The polarization glasses work by restricting the amount of light to reach the eye which in turn creates the illusion of 3D.

Some of the 3D television models being sold on the market today come with one or two pairs of glasses. However, users claim that the glasses are not terribly comfortable and that they tend to slip off and may not fit children well.

That being said, there is a newer technology being implemented in 3D televisions. This technology is called autostereoscopic and doesn’t require the use of glasses. These televisions project images in a way that cause the images to shift as your perspective changes.

Sony, Philips and Samsung are all currently manufacturing 3D HDTV’s and Panasonic in particular has made the largest 3D television available in the world. Measuring in at 152 inches, this 8.84 million pixel television is perfect for the true home entertainment connoisseur.

Regular and widespread television programming that is available in 3D is slowly catching on and once you can watch any of your favorite shows in 3D, these televisions are sure to become popular staples in every living room.

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Outdoor Technology – Never Miss the Big Game

October 1, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment
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The idea of an outdoor television is not a new one but it is one that is rapidly gaining in popularity. Enhancing your outdoor living experience with a waterproof and weatherproof television in order to maximize your long lazy summer afternoons or even just to keep up on the game while barbecuing for the family.

Normally only found in sports venues or outdoor bars and restaurant patios, the price of outdoor televisions has previously been prohibitive for many. Now with increased demand and increased competition the pricing is coming down making owning an outdoor television a potential reality for many.

With applications ranging from the backyard to being installed on your boat, these televisions are designed for permanent outdoor use. They are being built to withstand typical outdoor weather such as rain, dust, moisture, insects and temperatures that range from -24 to 122 Fahrenheit.

All-weather televisions feature watertight cable entry portals in order to keep all connections dry, and many are equipped with wireless technology to reduce the need for wired. In addition, many models also come with remote controls that are water resistant.

These outdoor LCD and high definition televisions are available in a variety of sizes ranging from 23 to 46 inches. Some manufacturers of these televisions have also enhanced the brightness and contrasts on the televisions so that they can be viewed in sunlight. These companies have also taken steps with the screens to reduce glare.

Currently these televisions are being sold at slightly higher prices than their conventional counterparts. If they are too expensive for your budget you can consider purchasing a weatherproof case to enclose a standard television. You take a risk with this option as the warranties just don’t cover the same damage compared to a television that was built intentionally for outdoor use.

Now you can enjoy a pool party or family barbecue without having to miss the big game, or keep up on important news or stock information while still being part of the outdoor activities.

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