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CRT or tube television suited the needs of viewers for several decades. Plasma and LCD came along in more recent years competing for the affections of television buyers. These newer entrants on the market offer a slim design and the ability to enjoy a theater like experience with enormous screens that don’t require an entire room for set up.

For the millions of consumers still holding out on purchasing a new plasma or LCD television despite their falling prices over the past couple of years, there will of course be other technologies evolve in the not so distant future to further complicate the decision when selecting a new set. Becoming acquainted with at least the names of a few of the technologies on the horizon may help prepare buyers for what is sure to follow in a crowded marketplace.

OLED

OLED is the acronym for organic light-emitting diode. The technology was originally developed years ago by Eastman Kodak and is used for both light sources and television. Sony is one of several companies hoping to bring this technology to market. Images are produced via the electro-phosphorescent properties of certain organic materials. No back light is required in an OLED television. In addition to television, OLED may be used on small screens such as on cell phones, MP3 players, and digital cameras.

An OLED television (active matrix) will use less power than the average LCD television. They offer a superior range of color and brightness as well as a wider viewing angle. These televisions are lighter weight, thinner, and yet more durable. The most significant drawback to an OLED television in this early phase is their lifetime. The longevity of some of the LEDs (the blue component) is only 3,000 to 5,000 hours at this time. Once manufacturing technology advances are made, it is anticipated that OLED televisions will have a much more competitive lifespan.

SED

SED is a surface conduction electron-emitter display, a technology reportedly being pursued primarily by Toshiba and Canon. SED uses an electron emitter for each subpixel to light up the phosphors in the display and operates similarly to a CRT display. Unlike a CRT television however, SED provides a much thinner and flatter screen.

An SED television is said to have a long working life, with only a 10% reduction in emitters after 60,000 hours. They use significantly less power than traditional LCD and plasma screens and possess excellent contrast ratio and brightness. Unlike LCD, an SED television does not experience lag (blurring during fast action scenes) and provides a 180 degree viewing angle. Like early plasma sets however, an SED television may be at risk for burn in.

Laser based Television

Mitsubishi may be unveiling its new laser based HDTV models by the end of the year.

The television is a slimmed down rear projection model that will reportedly rival the space saving design of plasma and LCD screens. Said to be only 10” deep they should not be too imposing in any room. It is also anticipated that they will be lighter in weight, due in part to their lightweight plastic screen versus traditional glass.

According to the manufacturer, other attractive features include improvements in picture quality. These sets are said to offer better color content and blacker blacks than current technologies. In addition, this new laser based television reportedly consumes significantly less power and is expected to be priced well below that of similarly sized plasma or LCD screens.

FED

Another potential leader for the future is FED (field emission display). Sony is currently behind the FED push.

FED television is said to operate more like a CRT set but offers the flatter, thinner display like LCD and plasma. They use a more efficient emitter (carbon nanotubes) and can therefore create a higher resolution picture than an LCD, use significantly less power than a plasma, and display fast motion without blurring.

The good news of course is that the evolution of television technologies should present some options that offer outstanding viewing and yet are affordable for the average consumer. Only time will tell which technologies will actually reach the market and whether or not actual performance will match current expectations.

Author: Christine Peppler

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Old times have different entertainment solutions which have now become defunct and obsolete. When one zooms back to the present day and age, one cannot afford to ignore the tremendous impact of ‘Digital Revolution’ that has redefined everything from communication, to internet or marketing to education and last but not the least, the entertainment models.

The whole idea of entertainment has undergone a sea change as a direct consequence of the overwhelming growth in “Digital Technology”. In this context, the experience of Television viewing becomes even more relevant; in the sense that we have come a long way from the old days of black and white monotonous CRT television viewing to present day’s growing obsession with Liquid Crystal Display(LCD) television.

Little wonder, with technology moving fast at a nail-biting speed, one observes a cut down in the price tags of expensive electronic gadgets including LCD TVs. Bearing in mind that today’s television market is flooded with a plethora of latest LCD TV designs and configurations, it becomes increasingly important for customer’s to make the best possible bargain.

A few popular LCD TV brands include companies like Phillips, Samsung and Haier. An intelligent and discerning customer should critically evaluate the various features that different companies’ products come packaged with. So, if you are planning to buy a LCD TV then Samsung has a wide variety of customised models to suit your requirements.

Next, even “more good news is that Samsung LCD TVs come packaged with elegant and classy features to suit every man’s budge”. Latest LCD TV models by Samsung include models namely Samsung LA 19R71, Samsung LA 26R71, Samsung LA32S8 and Samsung LA 40S8.

Samsung’s cheap LCD TVs are already “selling like hot cakes” in the market with more innovative and exciting projects in the pipeline. The reason why Samsung has managed to establish itself as a credible brand; sustain its viability; quell competition can be attributed to its unique and pioneering amalgamation of digital technology and elegance. The fact that Samsung effortlessly continues to woo new customers coupled with the increasing demand that it faces from the customer’s around the world speak volumes about its classic and unbeatable quality standards.

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Cinemas have had less and less people visiting them over the years. And why should they! Today, home cinema is a big possibility. And you can even find projectors HDTV, which puts those old projectors found in schools to shame! Join me as we take a look at tips to buying projectors HDTV.

There are big benefits to buying projectors with HDTV. There is no need to carry heavy equipment. HDTV projectors have no need for being in a permanent place. In fact you could easily take the HDTV projector to several places. You could put it in your room, downstairs, have it even in the kitchen!

There are some things to think about, when looking for projectors HDTV. You will need to realize there are differences between a standard LCD television that has high definition, and a HD projector.

The biggest difference that you will find is that the HD projectors will have a lamp, instead of a cathode ray tube or CRT as used to be found in old bulky televisions. Though having a lamp does have its benefits, it can work out as the most important consideration you look at, when thinking of buying a projector with high definition.

You see, the lamps are great, however, over time they produce less light. Also, like any other light bulb illuminating your home, they have a lifespan. This lifespan can be between 2000-4000 hours.

Though this can seem like a lot of time, it can be a hassle trying to find HD projector lamps, when the lamp blows! The best solution is to look for the highest lifespan bulbs, but this is not always cost effective or cheap.

This becomes the second biggest consideration, and that is price. It may even be your number 1 factor, when looking to buy high definition projectors. You see, projectors with high definition don’t come cheap. They can easily go over and above several thousand dollars.

Is it worth it? Of course! Consider you get a home cinema. You get portability, and much more. Not to mention that today’s projectors have high definition, and it makes it so much more a worthy purchase.

When your HDTV projector is switched off, it doesn’t take up as much space as a conventional television. It looks sleek, and provides entertainment how it should be!

A great tip that I can offer you, is that when buying HDTV projectors, make sure that you get a projector screen. A projector screen makes all the difference to the image. And the quality in color and brightness makes it well worth the purchase.

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Sony KDL-32N4000 Bravia 32? KDL-N4000 LCD Television

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Excellent Choice For Your First HDTV
I’m the first reviewer? Wow. Do I get a prize for that? I guess not…

This is an excellent choice for a first HDTV, or for installation in a bedroom or small apartment living room. The picture (with a little tweaking) is GREAT and the set comes with a Dolby 5.1 sound system.

This may sound strange, but my highest praise is for the remote control. The mark of a great remote is “How fast can I find the buttons I want in the dark?” On that score, this is the best remote I’ve ever seen (felt). The “most used” buttons are distinct from each other in shape and placement, and everything has a very solid feel.

I would say the manual is well written but I’ve hardly used it. Setup took only 30 minutes, including the process for finding all the available channels. The menus are easy to learn quickly. One of the first things you’ll do is take the darn thing out of the store display mode (unless you don’t need your retinas anymore). Find the Cinema Mode in the Picture menu and start from there. It will seem too dim at first, but let yourself get used to it for a day or two before you make any more changes. You’ll also want to play with the sound settings. You’ll probably find one you like for regular TV and another for movies.

One area where the smaller (32″) set has an advantage is the display of low-resolution content. One of my absolute requirements is that my older DVDs MUST look good. They look great on this TV! You can certainly tell it’s not HD, but there’s no “fuzziness to the point of distraction”. I also didn’t detect any motion blur.

I’m very satisified (so far) with this purchase. If I find anything to gripe about, I’ll post it as a reply to this review.

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If you are thinking about the purchase of an LCD projector there are some important factors that need to be considered. You will need to determine how, where and when you will use it. Will you use it in your home or for a business application? With the growth of Home Theater Systems many consumers are choosing to opt for an LCD projector. LCD projectors are becoming smaller and more portable every day and can be the integral part of any business meeting. LCD projectors and laptop computers, DVDs, Camcorders, and other video sources work well together in many formats.

The cost is one of the most important factors with today’s economy. The LCD projector is not a stand alone device. You will need to buy a dedicated screen for the image display. You will need to get the correct video or computer cables that will be necessary. The projector’s lamp and its brightness is a critical factor in the determination of the correct projector for you. If you will be traveling for business you may want to have back up cables and projector lamps available, just in case. LCD projectors may be getting smaller and more portable but they are still fragile. If you will be traveling for business you should invest in a good LCD projection case.
Many cases are light weight and come with wheels attached for easy mobility.

With all these considerations in mind let’s look inside the projector to see what makes it work and the difference in performance. Some of the technical terms to know a little about when shopping for LCD projectors are: resolution, aspect ratio, brightness, flexibility and contrast. All of these relate to the image quality. If you bring the projector home and find out that it does not meet the standards that you thought it would it may end up being a costly mistake.

The resolution of the projector is important. If you will be using it with your laptop it is best to match the resolution so that the signals will be compatible. A projector’s resolution is the amount of pixels it has to create an image. The pixel is the smallest point in an image. The higher the resolution the more pixels and the sharper more defined the image will appear. The resolution is displayed with two numbers such as – (854×480 low resolution) or (1920×1080 high resolution). The first number represents the number of pixels that are in the horizontal row of the image. The second number represents the number of pixels in a row going vertically. The higher the resolution the more the projector will cost.

The higher the resolution the more superior the image quality will be. If your intentions are to relax at home and watch DVDs you really don’t need a projector with an extremely high resolution. If you will be using it with a laptop for a presentation with a lot of text and graphics a higher resolution projector is recommended.

The brightness of the projected image is determined by the projectors output and lamp specifications and the reflective surface of the screen that the image appears on. Brightness is measured in lumens. The higher the lumens a projector can produce the brighter the image will appear. The light level in the room figures in
the brightness scenario. A room with low ambient light and a bright projector will help decrease the amount of contrast in the image. Room size and the distance from projector to screen will also come into play with the brightness of the projected image.

The contrast of an image is the amount or ratio of bright white to a deep black hue that makes up the image. A high contrast projector is best used for video or DVD formats. They deliver a rich, highly color saturated image with good shadow definition. A higher contrast will give the image depth and dimension. A projector with high contrast is best suited for Home Theater Systems where videos and DVDs can come to life. Using a high contrast projector is a waste if you will be using it for business showing simple text or graphs.

The aspect ratio describes the horizontal vs. vertical rectangular shape of the image on the screen. There are two standard aspect ratio formats. They are 4:3 used for standard TV and 16:9 used for HDTV. This calculated 4 units of width for every 3 units of height. However, you will find that many DVDs and videos come with many different aspect ratio formats and will not always fill in the whole rectangular image. There is no one solution or fix to this problem. First you must decide on what formats you will view the most and go with the knowledge that the downside of the image is marginal.

Other not so technical features that you may want to incorporate into you LCD projector. A zoom lens will be useful when setting up the projector for multiple functions in a variety of room sizes and settings. The lens shift is also useful. For the optimal image the projector should be at a height that is as close to the center of the screen that you are projecting onto. The lens shift will move the projector lens left, right, up and down without having to move the projector. If centering the projector to the screen is not an option. If your projector has it you should use keystone correction.

The projector using keystone correction internally corrects the difference of the angle between the height of the screen and the height of the projector. Moving the projector in some meeting rooms is impossible or must be dealt with prior to the presentation.

There also may come a time when you might want to hook up a second computer or DVD if so you must check out the availability of multiple external ports. Check to see if the projector has a built in speaker or look for ports that will give you the capacity to plug into an external system if need be.

One more factor is weight. LCD projector comes in all shapes and sizes. If your business takes you on the road you will need a projector that is portable and easy to set up and breakdown. There are now projectors that weigh less than 5 pounds. The lamp and the lamp housing are the main hold ups in shrinking the projector much further.

The lamp and its lamp life should be considered before the purchase of any projector. An LCD projector lamp is the most important portion of the projector that you will have to replace at one point or another in the lifespan of the projector. You can find lamps that have a long lifespan of 2000hrs. If you use your projection daily that time will disappear quickly.

Some projectors come with multiple lamp modes. In the standby mode the projector may still be turned on while the lamp is off. This mode is useful if your meeting is in one room and your lunch is in another room. The lifespan of the lamp can be extended using this mode. All you have to do when returning from a break is to switch the lamp into active mode. There are also projectors that have a secondary mode. In the secondary mode the lamp is not projected at % power. This mode can be used in a smaller room or setting where distance and brightness is not the top concern. The third mode should always be used when you are finished using the projector. This is the fan mode. You may laugh but this is an important mode. If you turn the projector off without giving the fan time to cool off the lamp may cool too quickly, resulting with a cracked lamp. Turning the projector on and off to quickly is not good for the lamp or the projector itself. Both of these action are not recommended if you want to have your new projector around for awhile.

If you take some time to do some research before you invest in an LCD projector you will end up with a better product to use and enjoy. I hope that the above material helps you get started on the road to your new projector.

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Televisions previous to the Plasma TV explosion used the (CRT) cathode ray tube to give users the ability to watch television. CRT televisions works by shooting out a beam of negative charged particles called electrons into a large glass tube. These negative electrons

For the past 75 years, the vast majority of televisions have been built around the same technology, the cathode ray tube (CRT). In a CRT television, a gun fires a beam of electrons (negatively-charged particles) inside a large glass tube. The electrons illuminate phosphor atoms inside the tube (screen), this allows the TV picture to be produced by illuminating different areas of the phosphor coating, this is what gives you the CRT television.

Now welcome to the new face of television, Plasma TV. Plasma has taken the home theater market by storm because of their amazing picture quality and very thin design. The idea of plasma display panels began in 1964 at the University of Illinois. The first displays were very primitive using only points of light created in the laboratory. As time went on digital processing, and other technology, made vivid plasma displays a reality.

Plasma televisions use a much different type of technology thatn CRT models, they use something called pixels. Using a video signal the pixels on the flat screen light up with a high-energy beam of electrons that are separated into the 3 primary colors, red, green and blue. From the illuminated fluorescent lights pixels you get the full color spectrum that produces a full range of colors that give you the image on the screen. Each pixel on the screen has three fluorescent lights in it, a green, red and a blue fluorescent light. Each fluorescent light in the pixel can produce 16 million colors, giving you amazing colors and overall picture quality that you can’t finder in regular CRT televisions.

Another feature that you can’t find in CRT TVs is the widescreen design found on Plasma televisions. The (16:9) aspect ratio is the same dimensions used in movie theaters. This feature gives Plasma flat screen high definition television models a cinematic feel, that is great for watching feature films, concerts, Monday Night Football or anything else you can imagine.

And unlike conventional television models, there are no scan lines on plasma televisions, so the picture is much sharper. The viewing angle is far superior than CRT, there is 170 degree viewing angle so you can basically watch the TV from any area in the room. As I mentioned before Plasma Tvs are very thin, only 3.3 inches in width. This makes them perfect for hanging on your wall, freeing up space in your home. Just like a picture frame, you can now hang your television on your wall!

So who manufacturers these thin TV displays? You can choose from numerous brand names which I’m sure you are familiar with such as, Sony, Sharp, Hitachi and Samsung to name a few. Plasma isn’t the only technology available if you are a HDTV buff, you should also check out LCD televisions and rear projection TVs.

And if you want to find a cheap plasma TV, check out the discount deals available through internet, particularly Amazon.com and Ebay.com. Those 2 online merchants are trusted and can offer not only new, but used and refurbished models for even bigger savings.

Author: Richard Gazzo

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You found the perfect television. It’s a great high-def TV, with every bell and whistle you were looking for, and it’s exactly the right size to fit into the open spot in your living room. You can even afford it, with cash left over for the surround sound system you need as well. Only one problem: your wife hates it. Too big, too intrusive, and too attractive to all your college friends.

Don’t despair: there are plenty of solutions for installing the perfect high-def TV in your home, and some of them will eliminate any appearance of a television in your home - or make your television so attractive that your wife will insist on having one.

The Invisible TV: DLP TVs

A DLP TV is a projection-style set, which are much nicer today than they were twenty years ago when they were the mainstay of any bar setting. The best news is that not all projection televisions are locked into a case; today, you can get sets that look basically like an old slide projector. The scalable image they project will look good on a blank white wall, or on a portable or wall-mounted screen (mountings can be hidden beneath things like decorative shelves if necessary). This is a great solution for a small space, where one room performs several different functions.

The Camouflaged TV

You don’t have to go invisible, though. There are plenty of furnishing options for all but the largest television sets: armoirs, closets, and shelf sets can make your TV part of the living room, yet discreet. With the right shelf setup and a screensaver, you can even transform your plasma television into a fireplace; the flickering flame gives your room a romantic and homey atmosphere, and only close inspection reveals the truth!

Wall mounted televisions don’t work well with this solution, but there is a unique solution: a mirror cover. A transparent guard covers the screen, transforming the appearance of your high-def TV into a nice wall-mounted mirror. Turning on the set, however, allows the picture to show right through the cover. Certain sets allow for other solutions, though: screen saver-type technology can transform your set into a fishtank, or show the gradual setting of the sun over a tropical island.

The Ultimate Solution: A TV Room

One of the most popular new home improvement choices is a media room dedicated strictly to the television. This allows you to mount your surround-sound system in a perfectly-engineered room, with seating and other amenities that will have your friends over for the Superbowl, her friends over to see the latest chick flick, and for both of you alone to watch the movie of your choice, ending the evening with that romantic flickering fireplace.

Any high-def TV can transform the décor of your room, whether it’s your formal living room or the den, a dedicated TV room or your loft apartment space. Just a little creativity and shopping around for what’s out there will net you great rewards.

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Quite unlike the conventional CRT TV that came in limited sizes and had to be accommodated in a specific way, flat panel LCD TVs and rear projection televisions can be wall mounted or placed on the floor, depending on space available. Select the right TV based on the size that will fit in your room.

LCD Wall Mount and Floor
A flat panel LCD or plasma TV can be hung on the wall, after considering viewing position. If it is a heavy TV it might not be a good idea to try to fix it on the plaster directly. A wall mount TV is suitable when you have sufficient space.
Suppose you don’t have the wall space to wall mount your TV, go for an LCD or plasma TV with a stand. Rear projection TVs can also be freestanding and are less expensive than LCDs and Plasma TVs. Your rear projection TV can come in huge sizes like 70 inches and it can even come HDTV ready. Their weight is similar to plasma TVs though the technologies differ.

Big Screens
The general choice when choosing big screens is between flat panel plasma TVs and the more affordable rear projection DLP TVs manufactured by Toshiba, Panasonic, Samsung, RCA and Mitsubishi. Screen size starts from 42″ and onwards. The technology used is digital light projection, producing images that have deep blacks for good contrast. To watch these TVs, you’ll need to sit in such a way that you are directly in front of your TV to be able to experience the best picture in terms of brightness and contrast.
Rear-projection LCDs on the other hand are thin and light with great picture quality. The pictures however, tend to be dark at times and the black reproduced by them is not the best black. Rear Projection CRT is considered yesterday’s technology bigger and bulkier sets. Picture quality can be better than even LCD or DLP televisions in high definition rear projection CRT sets.

Get The TV That Fits Your Room
First, measure the spot where you want your TV. Get the length, depth and width. Home entertainment systems need empty space on either side as well. Remember, your TV need not fill the entire area. To maximize space usage, decide on the right screen size. Different screen sizes suit different rooms. So, if you have a small room, flat panel LCDs in the range of 15 to 21 inches or CRT tubes TV in the same size range, portable TVs and combos that include TV, DVD, VCRs are ideal. If your room is narrow, consider a rear projection TV or a flat panel LCD or plasma television. Big rooms can take larger sized LCD TVs, rear projection TVs, and wide screen plasma TVs.
What used to be a matter of just making a decision on price range while buying a Television set has now become a challenge, making a decision between different kinds of technologies. While price and size still make all the difference, picture quality has come a long way with DVD quality and high definition signals in the market. You need to look at whether the picture quality you saw at the retailer’s store is the same when you view the TV in your home.

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