Televisions - Flat Panels - Rear Projection - Video Projectors
Television has changed a lot in recent years. Once the picture tube television was the only choice for consumers. Now you have projection televisions, LCD and Plasma displays, and video projectors to choose from. Which type is right for you? Start with answers to key questions, then move on to TV basics, product reviews, and a comprehensive list of brands and models.
LED - The Truth About "LED" Televisions
There has been a lot of hype and confusion, surrounding the introduction of "LED" Televisions. Even sales professionals that should no better are falsely explaining what an LED Television is to their prospective customers. To set the record straight, the LED designation refers to the backlight system, not the chips that produces the image content. All LED TVs are still LCD TVs. It is just that they use LED backlights rather than the flourescent-type of backights of most other LCD TVs.
There has been a lot of hype and confusion, surrounding the introduction of "LED" Televisions. Even sales professionals that should no better are falsely explaining what an LED Television is to their prospective customers. To set the record straight, the LED designation refers to the backlight system, not the chips that produces the image content. All LED TVs are still LCD TVs. It is just that they use LED backlights rather than the flourescent-type of backights of most other LCD TVs.
Optoma HD806 1080p DLP Video Projector
At a price of $2,599, the Optoma HD806 DLP Projector is a good value. With its native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and it 2,000 lumen output capability, the video quality is very good. Flesh tones and color saturation produce a natural looking image. Another bonus is that the HD806 has both HDMI and DVI inputs. I found the Optoma HD806 to be a good performing and easy-to-use video projector. To find if it is right for you, check out my review.
At a price of $2,599, the Optoma HD806 DLP Projector is a good value. With its native 1920x1080 (1080p) native pixel resolution and it 2,000 lumen output capability, the video quality is very good. Flesh tones and color saturation produce a natural looking image. Another bonus is that the HD806 has both HDMI and DVI inputs. I found the Optoma HD806 to be a good performing and easy-to-use video projector. To find if it is right for you, check out my review.
June 12, 2009 - Analog Television Broadcasting Gets Turned Off
By June 12, 2009, all over-the-air analog television transmission signals on channels 2-13 and 14-69 in the U.S. will come to an end. What does this mean to the U.S. television viewer? For all the details, check out my article.
By June 12, 2009, all over-the-air analog television transmission signals on channels 2-13 and 14-69 in the U.S. will come to an end. What does this mean to the U.S. television viewer? For all the details, check out my article.
Buying A Television - What You Need To Know - Basic Tips For Television Shoppers
We all know how to buy a TV. Just open the newspaper, find the best price and go get one. In my days as a salesperson, I have seen this a lot; a customer comes in to the store, AD in hand, and says "wrap it up". However, the best price may not be the "best deal". Here are some buying tips that are often times overlooked, but very important in the purchase of any type of Television.
We all know how to buy a TV. Just open the newspaper, find the best price and go get one. In my days as a salesperson, I have seen this a lot; a customer comes in to the store, AD in hand, and says "wrap it up". However, the best price may not be the "best deal". Here are some buying tips that are often times overlooked, but very important in the purchase of any type of Television.
Should I Buy an LCD Television or a PLASMA Television?
Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Although Plasma TVs seem to be be getting all the attention in this area, the LCD television is also making an impact. On this page I answer the question: Should I Buy an LCD Television or a PLASMA Television?
Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. Although Plasma TVs seem to be be getting all the attention in this area, the LCD television is also making an impact. On this page I answer the question: Should I Buy an LCD Television or a PLASMA Television?
Should I Get a Video Projector or a Television?
The decision as to whether to incorporate a Television or a video projector into a home theater depends on several factors.
The decision as to whether to incorporate a Television or a video projector into a home theater depends on several factors.
HDTV FAQs
HDTV is making progress with more affordable products and accessible programming, making it an increasing viable choice for the consumer. Programming providers, such as Showtime, HBO, Discovery, ESPN, HDnet, and all of the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, and WB) are dedicating more broadcast hours to HDTV. For answers to some common questions about HDTV, check out my FAQs.
HDTV is making progress with more affordable products and accessible programming, making it an increasing viable choice for the consumer. Programming providers, such as Showtime, HBO, Discovery, ESPN, HDnet, and all of the major networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, and WB) are dedicating more broadcast hours to HDTV. For answers to some common questions about HDTV, check out my FAQs.
Closed Captioning - About.com Inventors
The history and function of Closed Captioning, as reported by Mary Bellis, About.com For Inventors and Inventing.
The history and function of Closed Captioning, as reported by Mary Bellis, About.com For Inventors and Inventing.