Is HDTV a luxury or is it an appliance like a toaster or coffee maker? Televisions are well part of our lifestyle. Bose now combines a large screen HDTV with spectacular sound to elevate the common into the rare.
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Governments are beginning to consider phasing out incandescent (standard) light bulb manufacture. The US legislature tried to ban manufacture and sale of these older light bulbs but that was overturned. Yet new lighting must lead the way toward greater efficiency, without compromising brightness.
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Antec is a major producer of computer parts for do-it-yourself PC building. Most of these DIY-ers create their own computers to withstand the rigors of advanced gaming. HDTV is being pushed with games for PS3, Xbox360, and Nintendo Wii that take HDTV beyond mere passive viewing. Antec’s Soundscience HDTV Bias Lighting Kit aims to enhance [...]
With the International Consumer Electronics Show 2012 just around the corner (Jan. 10 to Jan. 13), we here at J&R are like kids waiting for the candy store to open. This year’s show promises to be the biggest one yet. CES has always been about looking forward. It has been about introducing us to the [...]
In the past, 3D entertainment was almost exclusively the sole possession of the Motion Picture Industry. With the advent of 3D televisions, this form of entertainment was now made available to the consumer. Next month, Sony will take that to the next level with the release of its Personal 3D Viewer. This lightweight headset is [...]
LG Electronics is attempting to dominate the HDTV market in the United States with a rather exciting line of televisions in 2010. Apart from an extensive menu of Network Ready features (for those with WiFi networks at home, using a router), LG Electronics is launching 3D HDTV ready models. This manufacturer isn’t sitting very idle. [...]
Theodore Roosevelt is attributed to saying, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” At CES 2010, Panasonic boasts mildly but demonstrates the world’s largest 3D HDTV. Panasonic Corporation, a world leader in the HDTV technology, has developed the world’s largest 152-inch 4,000 x 2,000 definition Full HD 3D plasma display. The display features a revolutionary [...]
In what was perhaps the worst kept secret on the internet, Apple updated some products in their line up, as well as introducing new ones. Products getting a revamp are all on this page and include the iMac, MacBook, Mac mini, Wireless Keyboard, and AirPort Extreme. The new products are the Magic Mouse and the [...]
At CES earlier this year, LG unveiled their future flagship display, the 55LHX. It’s a 55 inch LED backlit display, and we are finally closing in on the release. LCDs with LED backlighting seems to all the rage these days. They try to address the inherent flaws in LCD technology, like poor black levels and [...]