Warren Thompson asked:
Over the years, I have grown really attached to my home theater system. I must say, of all the rooms in the house, my own little movie theater is the one I could not live without. I am absolutely in love with my home theater system and, if you are anything like me, I am sure you will love yours too. I found, when I was initially building my system, that there was so much information to absorb. Every product out there seemed better than the next, and I found myself unsure about which to buy. Here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for a new home theater projector.
There are two main types of projectors on the market; DLP and LCD. DLP stands for digital light processing. It was invented by Texas Instruments, and utilizes a microscopic array of over 2 million mirrors. DLP has a higher contrast than LCD, but there are some unfavorable consumer reports that note something called the “rainbow effect”. The “rainbow effect” is noticeable when looking from one side of the screen to the other, and is characterized by a sudden burst of color.
LCD stands for liquid crystal display. These projectors have three distinct glass LCD panels inside; one for each component of the video signal (red, green, and blue). While DLP chips reflect light, the LCD panels allow light to pass through them. LCD projectors produce brighter images, and they are known for having excellent color saturation. In the end, you will be hard-pressed to notice a great difference between the two types of projection systems.
When shopping for a new projector, keep your particular needs in the forefront of your thoughts. As I mentioned above, it is really easy to lose yourself in the minutiae of each particular system. Connectivity is a definitely something to be mindful of. Make sure that you are able to connect all of your components, including your gaming system. Nothing beats playing Halo in real-life size! Contract ratio is another important factor; the higher the ratio, the better the picture will be.
The brightness of your projector is another thing to consider. Light output is measured in ANSI (American National Standards Institute) lumens. You will want to avoid a projector that produces anything shy of 1000 lumens. As you are likely aware, the projection resolution is extremely important. This refers to the number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen. Go for something that is no less than 1024×768, as this will allow you to fully appreciate the depth and quality of HDTV. In the end, you should buy the projector that is in line with your needs and your budget. Soprano’s is coming on right now! Time to go!
Over the years, I have grown really attached to my home theater system. I must say, of all the rooms in the house, my own little movie theater is the one I could not live without. I am absolutely in love with my home theater system and, if you are anything like me, I am sure you will love yours too. I found, when I was initially building my system, that there was so much information to absorb. Every product out there seemed better than the next, and I found myself unsure about which to buy. Here are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for a new home theater projector.
There are two main types of projectors on the market; DLP and LCD. DLP stands for digital light processing. It was invented by Texas Instruments, and utilizes a microscopic array of over 2 million mirrors. DLP has a higher contrast than LCD, but there are some unfavorable consumer reports that note something called the “rainbow effect”. The “rainbow effect” is noticeable when looking from one side of the screen to the other, and is characterized by a sudden burst of color.
LCD stands for liquid crystal display. These projectors have three distinct glass LCD panels inside; one for each component of the video signal (red, green, and blue). While DLP chips reflect light, the LCD panels allow light to pass through them. LCD projectors produce brighter images, and they are known for having excellent color saturation. In the end, you will be hard-pressed to notice a great difference between the two types of projection systems.
When shopping for a new projector, keep your particular needs in the forefront of your thoughts. As I mentioned above, it is really easy to lose yourself in the minutiae of each particular system. Connectivity is a definitely something to be mindful of. Make sure that you are able to connect all of your components, including your gaming system. Nothing beats playing Halo in real-life size! Contract ratio is another important factor; the higher the ratio, the better the picture will be.
The brightness of your projector is another thing to consider. Light output is measured in ANSI (American National Standards Institute) lumens. You will want to avoid a projector that produces anything shy of 1000 lumens. As you are likely aware, the projection resolution is extremely important. This refers to the number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen. Go for something that is no less than 1024×768, as this will allow you to fully appreciate the depth and quality of HDTV. In the end, you should buy the projector that is in line with your needs and your budget. Soprano’s is coming on right now! Time to go!
Filed under Art And Entertainment
Gao Tek Inc. asked:
GAO Tek Announces Release of GAO7004 Standalone Digital Video Recorder
GAO Tek Inc. is releasing a new standalone Digital Video Recorder (DVR) – GAO7004, to the market. GAO7004 is designed to record AV signals from equipment like cameras and DVD players, and is suitable for both personal and small business uses.
The DVR features support for a 500GB hard disk drive, and the capablity of 4-channel real time recording in both HD1 and CIF resolution. GAO7004’s enhanced performance allows it to support 4 channel video signal input and 3 video output modes. This low-priced, light-weight DVR also provides 4 channel audio and alarm inputs, and 1 channel audio and alarm output. GAO7004’s network functions allow for more accessibility and security, and its USB backup and upgrade features make it easy to operate. In addition, it supports the use of the PS2 mouse, remote control and panel control making the operation of GAO7004 more effortless.The support of M-JPEG video compression format helps deliver high image quality to the users.
Specifications:
*4 channel video inputs (BNC)
*2 channel video output (1BNC and 1 S-video), VGA optional
*Recording Frame
-PAL: 25f/s/ch (CIF) NTSC: 30f/s/ch (CIF)
-PAL: 12.5f/s/ch (Half D1) NTSC: 15f/s/ch (Half D1)
*Display Frame
-PAL: 100f/s/4ch NTSC: 120f/s/4ch
*Recording Resolution
-PAL: CIF: 352×240 (CIF) NTSC: CIF: 352×288 (CIF)
-PAL: 704×288 (Half D1) NTSC: 704×240 (Half D1)
*M-JPEG Compression
*3 levels adjustable (High, Middle and low) Record Image Quality
*Record Mode: Manual, Alarm, Motion detection, scheduled
*Video Search by event, time and channel
*One channel or four channel synchronously Playback
*6×8 motion detection windows, sensitivity adjustable
*4 channel synchronously audio inputs and I channel audio output
*4 channel alarm inputs and I channel alarm output
*IDE connector, Support 500G HDD
*Triple operation, support PS2 mouse control, remote control
*USB back up and USB upgrade
*Weight: 2KG
*Dimensions: 300mm x 272mm x 58mm
GAO Tek Announces Release of GAO7004 Standalone Digital Video Recorder
GAO Tek Inc. is releasing a new standalone Digital Video Recorder (DVR) – GAO7004, to the market. GAO7004 is designed to record AV signals from equipment like cameras and DVD players, and is suitable for both personal and small business uses.
The DVR features support for a 500GB hard disk drive, and the capablity of 4-channel real time recording in both HD1 and CIF resolution. GAO7004’s enhanced performance allows it to support 4 channel video signal input and 3 video output modes. This low-priced, light-weight DVR also provides 4 channel audio and alarm inputs, and 1 channel audio and alarm output. GAO7004’s network functions allow for more accessibility and security, and its USB backup and upgrade features make it easy to operate. In addition, it supports the use of the PS2 mouse, remote control and panel control making the operation of GAO7004 more effortless.The support of M-JPEG video compression format helps deliver high image quality to the users.
Specifications:
*4 channel video inputs (BNC)
*2 channel video output (1BNC and 1 S-video), VGA optional
*Recording Frame
-PAL: 25f/s/ch (CIF) NTSC: 30f/s/ch (CIF)
-PAL: 12.5f/s/ch (Half D1) NTSC: 15f/s/ch (Half D1)
*Display Frame
-PAL: 100f/s/4ch NTSC: 120f/s/4ch
*Recording Resolution
-PAL: CIF: 352×240 (CIF) NTSC: CIF: 352×288 (CIF)
-PAL: 704×288 (Half D1) NTSC: 704×240 (Half D1)
*M-JPEG Compression
*3 levels adjustable (High, Middle and low) Record Image Quality
*Record Mode: Manual, Alarm, Motion detection, scheduled
*Video Search by event, time and channel
*One channel or four channel synchronously Playback
*6×8 motion detection windows, sensitivity adjustable
*4 channel synchronously audio inputs and I channel audio output
*4 channel alarm inputs and I channel alarm output
*IDE connector, Support 500G HDD
*Triple operation, support PS2 mouse control, remote control
*USB back up and USB upgrade
*Weight: 2KG
*Dimensions: 300mm x 272mm x 58mm
Filed under Business