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.