Wednesday, April 20, 2011

BlackBerry Playbook!

The new tablet out today that will give Apple a hard time is the new Blackberry Playbook! With its mini HDMI connection, flash compatibility, multi-functionality and Facebook app, the Playbook steam rolls the Ipad. The Playbook has many capabilities, for instance, connect it via HDMI to your HDTV and watch a movie! While your watching take a picture or browse the web! It also has some horsepower, try browsing the web, especially a site with flash. For info on the Playbook go to: http://us.blackberry.com/playbook-tablet/

Thursday, April 7, 2011

3DTV Boom Fails to Materialize | Home Theater

3DTV Boom Fails to Materialize | Home Theater

The Differences in HDMI Cables.

A lot of cable companies that provide HDMI's will not specify their format (1.2a,1.4a, etc)

All about HDMI Versions
HDMI 1.0
   • Maximum bitrate of 4.9 Gbit/s.
   • Supports up to 165 Mpixel/s video - 24bit 1080p@60Hz (or UXGA)
   • 8-channel/192 kHz/24-bit Digital Audio
HDMI 1.1
   • Added support for DVD-A Audio. (but no SACD Support yet)
HDMI 1.2
   • Added SACD support.
   • Added support for Computer sRGB color-space.
HDMI 1.2a - Added device communication (CEC) features.
HDMI 1.3
   • Increased bandwidth to 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s) !
   • Added optional support for Deep Color with 30-bit, 36-bit, and 48-bit xvYCC color space
   • Adds optional automatic audio syncing capability
   • Adds optional Bitstream output of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
   • Added new Type C mini-connector for small devices like camcorders ( HDMI 1.3a, HDMI 1.3b, HDMI 1.3b1, version 1 and 2 for hdmi cables - Various boring technical and testing revisions.

Any High Speed Cable will support 3D content!

HDMI 1.4 (current format)
   • HDMI Ethernet Channel (Internet connectivity) 
   • Audio Return Channel (from TV to Receiver) 
   • Support for 3D 
   • Support for higher Resolutions 
   • Digital Camera Color Space Support 
   • A new "Micro" connector 
   • Automotive Connection System

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Plasma "MYTHS"!

Consumers, please do not be afraid of the PLASMA! Especially if you are going towards a 50" or larger flat panel! Don't believe the "MYTHS"! The only "myth" I have proven is that the panel can burn in an image. In 2011 Samsung and Panasonic have once again put a "screen wash" in their settings. This eliminates the image that has been burnt into the screen.  3D on a plasma is another advantage, but this will be discussed later. 

LED vs LCD

Just a quick note for those still in the dark about LED VS LCD! The LED is not a technology but a light source! They are still LCD panels.

2011 Samsung Plasma

If your looking for an inexpensive large flat panel with 3D!? Look no more! The Samsung 59D550(Plasma) is priced low & has a great picture.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Samsung 3D D8000 Line!

If you are in the market for a new 3D television, check out the all new Samsung D8000 (46" and 55") LED line! The look of the flat panel is incredible and the new features are even better. The 2nd gen 3D glasses now connect via bluetooth, creating a constant connection. Best Buy has a great display of it and in the near future you should be able to get a package (Glasses, Blu-Ray and TV) deal!

Review: Definitive Technology Bipolar SuperTower Speaker System | Sound and Vision Magazine

Review: Definitive Technology Bipolar SuperTower Speaker System | Sound and Vision Magazine

Monday, March 21, 2011