How Home Theater Works
Until recently, the best way to watch a movie was to go to a movie theater. The introduction of VCRs made it easy to rent or buy movies and watch them at home, but TVs just didn't compare to movie theaters' huge screens and surround-sound systems. Not only did TVs have comparatively tiny screens and lower quality speakers, formatting a movie to fit the screen got rid of a substantial part of the picture.
Now, more and more people are turning their ordinary TV rooms into home theaters. This used to involve a projector and a screen, and it was too expensive for most people to afford. But advances in technology have given people more choices for home theater setups, and some people find that a home theater is quieter and more convenient than a movie theater -- and the picture and sound are great If you're looking for a home theater system, you have a lot of decisions ahead of you. In this article, we'll go over all the components that make up a home theater system. You'll learn what each component does and what to keep in mind when you make your selection. If you're thinking of turning your den into a fully functioning home theater, this article will help you get started
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Praktica Launches New Portable 3D Camcorder With 720p HD 2D Recording
Praktica Launches New Portable 3D Camcorder With 720p HD 2D Recording
Yet another camcorder rocking two lenses for 3D video recording has been released but this time it’s from Germany’s Praktica. Announced today is the Praktica DMMC-3D camcorder. The DMMC-3D is available in Europe for 230 Euros (about $304).
The Praktica DMMC-3D is capable of recording video at up to WVGA (640 x 480) resolution for 3D video and up to 720p HD (1280 x 720) resolution for 2D video. The camcorder features two 5.0-megapixel CMOS image sensors, 4x digital zoom lens with auto-focus and a 3.2-inch 3D-LCD screen. The DMMC-3D also features an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB), a USB 2.0 port, a TV output, and a HDMI port.
from - http://www.etcenter.org/2010/12/praktica-launches-new-portable-3d-camcorder-with-720p-hd-2d-recording/
Yet another camcorder rocking two lenses for 3D video recording has been released but this time it’s from Germany’s Praktica. Announced today is the Praktica DMMC-3D camcorder. The DMMC-3D is available in Europe for 230 Euros (about $304).
The Praktica DMMC-3D is capable of recording video at up to WVGA (640 x 480) resolution for 3D video and up to 720p HD (1280 x 720) resolution for 2D video. The camcorder features two 5.0-megapixel CMOS image sensors, 4x digital zoom lens with auto-focus and a 3.2-inch 3D-LCD screen. The DMMC-3D also features an SD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB), a USB 2.0 port, a TV output, and a HDMI port.
from - http://www.etcenter.org/2010/12/praktica-launches-new-portable-3d-camcorder-with-720p-hd-2d-recording/
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Sony: 3D has great potential, it’s just not right for portable devices
Sony: 3D has great potential, it’s just not right for portable devices
Sony’s Next Generation Portable is without doubt one technological powerhouse thanks to its high specs and extensive quality features implemented in the system. However, one of the notable missing technologies is 3D.
Sony might be the company pushing 3D technology onto the market via its BRAVIA LCD TVs and PlayStation 3 games. Nevertheless, Sony Entertainment Europe boss, Andrew House, explained to Eurogamer why 3D support is absent from its forthcoming portable device, the NGP.
“We view 3D as having the greatest potential, in the near term, in what I would call a dedicated entertainment environment,” he said.
“And that’s in the home, around the television, and where it’s a shared experience. I think that’s really important. We struggle a little bit to see how that 3D, shared experience translates to portable devices as they currently stand.”
House revealed how Sony considered 3D at some point in the development process:
“In the development process, we had studied the possibility of introducing stereoscopic 3D feature to NGP, but decided not to install it. After careful consideration of our goal of offering users the ultimate portable entertainment experience with a revolutionary user interface we have decided to focus on the features and specs announced today first.
“SCE will continue to play an important role within Sony group by promoting 3D in tandem with Sony Corporation’s 3D compatible BRAVIA LCD TVs to deliver the sublime 3D entertainment in the living room and without having to go to the cinema. We will continue our effort to provide users with true 3D entertainment experience that only Sony can deliver.”
from - http://www.etcenter.org/2011/01/sony-3d-has-great-potential-it%E2%80%99s-just-not-right-for-portable-devices/
Sony’s Next Generation Portable is without doubt one technological powerhouse thanks to its high specs and extensive quality features implemented in the system. However, one of the notable missing technologies is 3D.
Sony might be the company pushing 3D technology onto the market via its BRAVIA LCD TVs and PlayStation 3 games. Nevertheless, Sony Entertainment Europe boss, Andrew House, explained to Eurogamer why 3D support is absent from its forthcoming portable device, the NGP.
“We view 3D as having the greatest potential, in the near term, in what I would call a dedicated entertainment environment,” he said.
“And that’s in the home, around the television, and where it’s a shared experience. I think that’s really important. We struggle a little bit to see how that 3D, shared experience translates to portable devices as they currently stand.”
House revealed how Sony considered 3D at some point in the development process:
“In the development process, we had studied the possibility of introducing stereoscopic 3D feature to NGP, but decided not to install it. After careful consideration of our goal of offering users the ultimate portable entertainment experience with a revolutionary user interface we have decided to focus on the features and specs announced today first.
“SCE will continue to play an important role within Sony group by promoting 3D in tandem with Sony Corporation’s 3D compatible BRAVIA LCD TVs to deliver the sublime 3D entertainment in the living room and without having to go to the cinema. We will continue our effort to provide users with true 3D entertainment experience that only Sony can deliver.”
from - http://www.etcenter.org/2011/01/sony-3d-has-great-potential-it%E2%80%99s-just-not-right-for-portable-devices/
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Astar Electronics Introduces New Portable DVD Players; New Widescreen, LCD Panel Portable DVD Players are the Perfect Travel Companion
Astar Electronics Introduces New Portable DVD Players; New Widescreen, LCD Panel Portable DVD Players are the Perfect Travel Companion
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. -- Astar Electronics, a division of KXD Technology of Shenzhen, China, announced today the release of two sleek, new widescreen LCD panel portable DVD players, the PD 3010 and PD 3020, into the digital entertainment marketplace. Both digital devices are perfect travel companions, as they are easy to use, play a variety of formats and come with a custom fit travel bag to conveniently secure the DVD player, battery and accessories.
"Our new portable DVD players combine the latest technology with a lightweight yet modern and durable design," said Sid Pickup, Marketing Director of Astar Electronics, Inc. "They are a perfect solution for those looking for personal entertainment with a portable home theater."
The Astar PD 3010 and PD 3020 are top loading, widescreen LCD portable DVD players with 6.5" and 7.0" diagonal screens, respectively. Power is supplied through the AC adapter, DC Car adapter or via a rechargeable battery pack. Both devices also include a full function remote control and AV cables that allow connection to a TV via the composite input. Playback formats include DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. video, CD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVCD DVCD Double Video CD
DVCD Double Vcd , SVCD See Video CD. , CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio) The original compact disc format developed by Sony and Philips in the 1980s, which was designed for audio only. Since "CD" is used loosely for all Compact Disc formats, the CD-DA designation differentiates a music disc or player , CD-R/RW, MP3 and Kodak(R) Picture CD. The PD 3020 also includes two earphones and a splitter so that two people may enjoy high quality sound
DVD
in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc
Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology.
Astar Electronics is now shipping the PD 3010 with an MSRP of $119.99 and the PD 3020 with a MSRP $129.99. The Company will offer a special manufacturer's mail-in rebate of $15 on the PD 3020, for end-users only, during the month of September 2005.
Astar Electronics is fully supported by KXD's new state-of-the-art 1.3 million square foot manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, which is ISO (1) See ISO speed.
(2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified, employs more than 5,000 people, has more than 30 production lines with TQM (Total Quality Management) An organizational undertaking to improve the quality of manufacturing and service. It focuses on obtaining continuous feedback for making improvements and refining existing processes over the long term. See ISO 9000. (total quality management) systems, and is currently capable of producing more than 16 million units annually. KXD Technology is one of the fastest growing manufacturers of CE Digital Entertainment products in China with 2004 revenues exceeding $239 Million (USD USD
In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar.
Notes:
The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ).
About Astar Electronics
Astar Electronics, a division of KXD Technology of Shenzhen, China, offers a variety of innovative and high quality digital entertainment devices to the consumer electronics marketplace throughout North America. Current product offerings include LCD Widescreen HDTVs, DVD Players and Recorders, Portable DVD players and Home Theater (HTIB) Systems. The Company is headquartered in Baldwin Park, California. For more information, please call 626-851-2528 or visit http://www.astarelectronics.com/.
from - http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Astar+Electronics+Introduces+New+Portable+DVD+Players%3B+New...-a0135890769
BALDWIN PARK, Calif. -- Astar Electronics, a division of KXD Technology of Shenzhen, China, announced today the release of two sleek, new widescreen LCD panel portable DVD players, the PD 3010 and PD 3020, into the digital entertainment marketplace. Both digital devices are perfect travel companions, as they are easy to use, play a variety of formats and come with a custom fit travel bag to conveniently secure the DVD player, battery and accessories.
"Our new portable DVD players combine the latest technology with a lightweight yet modern and durable design," said Sid Pickup, Marketing Director of Astar Electronics, Inc. "They are a perfect solution for those looking for personal entertainment with a portable home theater."
The Astar PD 3010 and PD 3020 are top loading, widescreen LCD portable DVD players with 6.5" and 7.0" diagonal screens, respectively. Power is supplied through the AC adapter, DC Car adapter or via a rechargeable battery pack. Both devices also include a full function remote control and AV cables that allow connection to a TV via the composite input. Playback formats include DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. video, CD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVCD DVCD Double Video CD
DVCD Double Vcd , SVCD See Video CD. , CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio) The original compact disc format developed by Sony and Philips in the 1980s, which was designed for audio only. Since "CD" is used loosely for all Compact Disc formats, the CD-DA designation differentiates a music disc or player , CD-R/RW, MP3 and Kodak(R) Picture CD. The PD 3020 also includes two earphones and a splitter so that two people may enjoy high quality sound
DVD
in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc
Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology.
Astar Electronics is now shipping the PD 3010 with an MSRP of $119.99 and the PD 3020 with a MSRP $129.99. The Company will offer a special manufacturer's mail-in rebate of $15 on the PD 3020, for end-users only, during the month of September 2005.
Astar Electronics is fully supported by KXD's new state-of-the-art 1.3 million square foot manufacturing facility in Shenzhen, China, which is ISO (1) See ISO speed.
(2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified, employs more than 5,000 people, has more than 30 production lines with TQM (Total Quality Management) An organizational undertaking to improve the quality of manufacturing and service. It focuses on obtaining continuous feedback for making improvements and refining existing processes over the long term. See ISO 9000. (total quality management) systems, and is currently capable of producing more than 16 million units annually. KXD Technology is one of the fastest growing manufacturers of CE Digital Entertainment products in China with 2004 revenues exceeding $239 Million (USD USD
In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar.
Notes:
The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ).
About Astar Electronics
Astar Electronics, a division of KXD Technology of Shenzhen, China, offers a variety of innovative and high quality digital entertainment devices to the consumer electronics marketplace throughout North America. Current product offerings include LCD Widescreen HDTVs, DVD Players and Recorders, Portable DVD players and Home Theater (HTIB) Systems. The Company is headquartered in Baldwin Park, California. For more information, please call 626-851-2528 or visit http://www.astarelectronics.com/.
from - http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Astar+Electronics+Introduces+New+Portable+DVD+Players%3B+New...-a0135890769
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