Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK 50-Inch Plasma HDTV

This 16:9 widescreen plasma set a bright display that will look good in any room, on any wall or on any surface. It comes standard with both basic video and PC inputs and is easily expandable to accommodate a variety of different sources.

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Panasonic's Multi-Facet Asymmetrical Configuration Hyper-Pixel (MACH) panel features new materials and technology that improves the light-emitting efficiency and intensity of their plasma screens. The result is a deeper contrast ratio (up to 3,000:1 in dark areas), 2,048 shades of gradation (4,096 shades via HDMI or DVI connection and optional accessory board),3.62 billion full-time displayable colors. It boasts a 1,366 x 768 resolution and is compatible with a whole host of HD signals, from 1080i to 480p.

The TH-50PHD8UK also uses a host of Panasonic image improving features. Adaptive Gain Control raises contrast while suppressing noise by detecting and boosting only the image edges. Motion Picture Noise Disturbance Reduction detects motion patterns that tend to generate noise and makes adjustments to maximize image quality without diminishing the quality of stationary background objects. The Active Interlace/Progressive Conversion System reduces interlace to progressive conversion noise that often occurs when reproducing tiny movements, resulting in better vertical resolution.

Connections
The TH-50PHD8UK features both flexible A/V and IT system configurations. Built-in video connections include S-video, BNC, and component. Accessory boards expand your possibilities to include SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI, DVI-D w/HDCP, Twisted-Pair cable, and IEEE 802.11b. Have the set do double duty as your PC monitor, too, since it supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA PC signals and comes with a common PC monitor port. The Remotes System Monitoring Command feature allows users to control their TH-50PHD8UK via RS-232C interface. If you really want to get fancy, a built-in wall processor allows you to array TH-50PHD8UKs in 2x2, 3x3, or even 4x4 multi-screen video walls.

50-inch Wide Screen
A general rule of thumb for selecting the right size television screen is that the screen width--not its 37-inch diagonal measurement--should be between three and five times the optimum viewing distance, such as the distance from the TV screen to where your eyes are while sitting on the couch. Less than that and you may be distracted by the scan lines of the picture. More than that, and you may lose the detail of your TV. Based on this guide, the TH-50PHD8UK is ideal for viewing distances of 11 to 18 feet.

Other Features
Panasonic's new Advanced Dual Picture Mode simultaneously displays images from two different video sources or a video and PC source. 4x Digital Zoom allows you to divide the screen into zones and enlarge images up to 400%. The set also features enhanced screen saver and energy-saving functions.

What's in the Box
TH-50PHD8UK plasma TV, remote control unit, battery, band, power cord, warranty, and operating instructions bookEND
Customer Review: Shopping for a plasma? Stop here.
I work in Visual Effects at a top shop. We have ten "Flame" compositing systems, and we use this screen in every suite. The reason? They are THE BEST. Period. End of story. I am in teh Motion Picture Academy (the "Oscars" folks) and so I get movies from the studios to watch before I vote. This means I need what I call a "critical viewing" setup at home. When the time came two years ago for us to go big and flat at home, the coice of a screen was a no-brainer. Not only did our Vid Techs choose this after extensive research, but Consumer Reports chose it as the top pic for three years now. It is great. I do suggest you tape over the Panasonic logo with black tape to reduce visual distraction. Here's the BEST thing about this screen. It is a MONITOR, meaning it has no video tuner or audion amplifier. Most folks feed their TV from a cable or satellite box, so a tuner is unneccessary. They also often use a home theater audio amp, so the speakers and audio amp in most plasmas (and other types of screens) is a waste. That means you will eb spending around $1.000 for stuff YOU WILL NEVER USE! Get a MONITOR, not a television. Besides the already mentioned quality, and ruggedness, you will save enough to upgrade the rest of the system... While you're at it, check out the OPPO brand DVD players. They embarrass players costing 5 times as much and up-res to HiDef BEAUTIFULLY!!! (for about $150!) Hope you like the screen. We do!
Customer Review: Incredible
I purchased this model based on the other reviews and haven't regreted my decision at all. The monitor works perfectly adjusting the picture when the HD locals drop out of the HD format, sports have regained my interest, although now I can see the replays and judge how accurate the NFL refs have the call (they have a lot of improvement ahead). For anyone buying a HD TV check out the internet sites as to what to expect from content providers (DBS talk is good for sat.) and for me the best HD is being provided by Dicovery HD channel, simply stunning..

I bought my Panasonic NV-GS11 video camera from eBay and for the cost, it seemed perfect. I liked the feel of the camera, it's simplicity of use, until I tried to transfer my movie to a PC and that's when the trouble started!

Normally, when you connect a camera using the USB connection, your PC recognises the device and you can use it straight away. I had no end of problems getting the PC to do this and I thought the driver was at fault. The answer, in hindsight, is that in the menu there are 2 items for the USB function, "web camera" and "DV Studio" - the software for acquiring still photos from the camera.

Choose "web camera", connect your camera to the PC via the USB connection and switch on the camera using the Playback mode. Check "My Computer" and there should be a video camera icon with "USB Video Device" beside it. Double click onto this icon will open up a page, where if you start your movie from the camera, you can see the results on the PC screen. Unfortunately, there's nowhere on this page where you can save the movie itself.

I thought DV Studio would be the answer but that didn't produce the result I wanted. (You have to go back to the camera menu and change the USB Function to DV Studio) While this will allow you to acquire individual still photos from the movie, you still can't save the movie. I also tried playing the movie through Windows Media Player, but there wasn't a function to do this.

I searched with Google and found the answer. Many people had the same issue but there didn't seem to any answers. Eventually, I found one reply on a forum way down the page which provided the solution.

Download Windows Movie Maker from the Microsoft page. This is for Windows XP:-

http://www.download.com/Windows-Movie-Maker-Windows-XP-/3000-13631_4-10165075.html

Open Movie Maker and you will see " Capture from video device" This allows you to save your movie into a directory of your choice and later burn the movie onto a CD using your favourite software.

I hope this is of some help to you all with the same problem I had. If you need any further assistance, drop me an email to brian.parkin@optusnet.com.au.

About the Author: Brian Parkin is an ex Geordie (native of Newcastle, North East of England) who currently lives in Brisbane, Australia and operates an online store promoting corporate promotional gifts and personalized items at http://parkinspatch.com

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Panasonic Plasma TV 65 inch

Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK 50-Inch Plasma HDTV

At business meetings, presentations and other situations calling for powerful visual impact, you can count on this 50-inch high-definition plasma display. An optional touch panel adds sophistication and ease. The system can be upgraded to display handwritten notes for even greater persuasive power.
Customer Review: Shopping for a plasma? Stop here.
I work in Visual Effects at a top shop. We have ten "Flame" compositing systems, and we use this screen in every suite. The reason? They are THE BEST. Period. End of story. I am in teh Motion Picture Academy (the "Oscars" folks) and so I get movies from the studios to watch before I vote. This means I need what I call a "critical viewing" setup at home. When the time came two years ago for us to go big and flat at home, the coice of a screen was a no-brainer. Not only did our Vid Techs choose this after extensive research, but Consumer Reports chose it as the top pic for three years now. It is great. I do suggest you tape over the Panasonic logo with black tape to reduce visual distraction. Here's the BEST thing about this screen. It is a MONITOR, meaning it has no video tuner or audion amplifier. Most folks feed their TV from a cable or satellite box, so a tuner is unneccessary. They also often use a home theater audio amp, so the speakers and audio amp in most plasmas (and other types of screens) is a waste. That means you will eb spending around $1.000 for stuff YOU WILL NEVER USE! Get a MONITOR, not a television. Besides the already mentioned quality, and ruggedness, you will save enough to upgrade the rest of the system... While you're at it, check out the OPPO brand DVD players. They embarrass players costing 5 times as much and up-res to HiDef BEAUTIFULLY!!! (for about $150!) Hope you like the screen. We do!
Customer Review: Incredible
I purchased this model based on the other reviews and haven't regreted my decision at all. The monitor works perfectly adjusting the picture when the HD locals drop out of the HD format, sports have regained my interest, although now I can see the replays and judge how accurate the NFL refs have the call (they have a lot of improvement ahead). For anyone buying a HD TV check out the internet sites as to what to expect from content providers (DBS talk is good for sat.) and for me the best HD is being provided by Dicovery HD channel, simply stunning..

This article covers the NTSC (National Television System Committee) only. Which is the television standard in North America.

One walk around the big box department stores and you will find a number of TV's on display for sale. Known as the "Wall of Eyes" (WOE), it's a display meant to catch your eyes so that you can make a purchase as quickly as possible. Usually, they will have on the description near the TV that will show SDTV or EDTV or HDTV's. This is an explanation of the three types of displays.

Here are the types of display.

SDTV - Standard Definition TV - Resolution is 480i

EDTV - Enhanced Definition TV - Resolution is 480i and 480p. Supports wide-screen.

HDTV - High Definition TV - Resolution is 480i, 480p and can vary amongst the different High Definition sources. Supports wide-screen.

The resolution for HDTV varies depending on the manufacturer and the model number so you have to pay close attention to what is advertised and to what is written on the box or manual of the TV. You should always see if you can find the manual of the TV on the Internet or in person at the store and not rely on what the sales person says or what the store display says.

Here are the different resolutions of TV's: 480i , 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

What on earth do the numbers and letters mean? It's fairly simple, but a little explanation is needed.

Let's Cover the number portion first. The numbers are the lines of resolution that the television can display.

In 1941 a standard was developed for broadcasting video signals to televisions, this standard was called NTSC. The NTSC standard called for 525 lines of resolution, only of which 486 lines are actually visible. This up until the advent of HDTV was just known as a TV signal or standard TV. In the late 1980's a standard was developed for HDTV that called for 720 lines of resolution to show a much sharper image. Right around the same time another standard was being developed that had 1080 lines of resolution. Both types of resolution 720 and 1080 are considered high definition and both are gaining popularity in the United States with 30 percent of American households having one at this writing.

Quick Reference: 480 = 486 lines of resolution, developed in the 1940's, 720 = 720 lines of resolution, developed in the 1980's, 1080 = 1080 lines of resolution, developed in the 1980's. The letters behind the numbers are how the image is displayed, either interlaced (i) or progressive (p).

In the 1930's RCA engineer Randall C. Ballard invented interlace broadcasting. This allowed a TV signal to be broadcast without taking any more bandwidth. It does this by alternating every other line in a TV signal so that only half of the screen is shown at any one moment in time, the rest of the picture is sent immediately afterwards. The principal works like this: The signal is broken in two parts, odd lines and even lines, these are known as fields. Each of the fields are broadcast separately. The picture then only consumes half of the bandwidth. Each field is sent so rapidly, that the human eye will perceive the image as one picture, not 2 fields. The phosphors in the TV will remain lit long enough for the alternate field to be filled in. This can be easily seen when you have a VCR on pause, the image will jitter, this is the interlace working.

In the 1980's the popularity of progressive scan started to take hold. Though developed early on in TV's, progressive scan required too much bandwidth to be broadcast at the time. Progressive scan sends all lines of resolution to the TV at once, allowing for a sharper image. Progressive scan also purports wide-screen.

Progressive scan certainly has an edge on Interlaced scan when it comes to showing a sharper image, however you must remember that at this time, broadcasters still transmit using Interlaced scan. Using a EDTV or HDTV to receive an Analog broadcast will not be any different than using a SDTV to pick up the same analog broadcast. The difference then lies in which type of signal you want to receive.

Analog Broadcast (broadcast and standard cable) = 480i = Compatable with SDTV, EDTV, HDTV

VHS = 480i = SDTV, EDTV, HDTV

DVD using composite = 480i = SDTV, EDTV, HDTV

Blu-Ray and HD-DVD composite = 480i = SDTV, EDTV, HDTV

DVD using S-Video = 480p = EDTV, HDTV

DVD using component or HDMI = 480p = EDTV, HDTV

Blu-Ray and HD-DVD component or HDMI = 720p, 1080i, 1080p = HDTV

HD Cable or satellite = 720p, 1080i, 1080p = HDTV

I hope that this article sheds a bit of light on the different standards of TV and their acronyms. I suggest getting the TV that meets your needs and not the needs of the sales person trying to sell you the TV. If you only plan on watching standard analog TV broadcast through cable or through the air waves for the life of the TV, the get a SDTV, just be sure that you can either add a converter so that you can watch digital TV in the future. If you want to watch standard DVD movies in their highest resolution, then a EDTV will meet your needs, but again make sure that you can add a converter to watch digital TV in the future. If you want to watch the best that TV technology has to offer now, then get a HDTV, but don't be too surprised by the price tag.

(C) 2007 Andrew Dansby

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Panasonic Plasma TV 65 inch

Panasonic TH-65PF10UK 65" 1920X1080 1080P HDMI Plasma HDTV

With pristine 1080p, full HD resolution, the Panasonic TH-65PF10UK 65" Professional Series plasma display delivers breathtaking images with true-to-life color and incredible detail. The TH-65PF10UK displays 2.07 million pixels, twice as many as standard HD models, and features a high contrast ratio of up to 10,000:1 and 16-bit digital image processing for an outstanding 4,096 steps of color gradation. With Super Cinema mode, the 1080p plasma display reproduces images with a true, film-like ambiance. Plus, the TH-65-PF10UK provides enhanced video processing capabilities to further sharpen the image when displaying low resolution content or when zooming in on the image in video wall applications, where an up to 5x5 video wall is now supported natively. For even better visibility, a new anti-reflective coating helps reduce the visible reflection from the display's durable glass screen.Ideal for applications that require extremely clear, detailed images on a larger display area, the TH-65PF10UK is highly suited for use in production facilities, control rooms, observation, museums, board rooms and much more. The TH-65PF10UK comes standard with two plug-in boards, one with Dual 1080p HDMI Inputs and one with BNC Component Video/RGB + Audio Inputs. Also included are a built-in PC Input (15pinHD), Audio Input (for PC), and Serial Control (RS-232C) Input. Plus, there is an available slot for another optional terminal board, or you can remove the standard boards and mount up to three optional boards.
Customer Review: Great Product
I bought this to use in conjunction with my Direct TV receiver, Blu-Ray Player, and as a PC Monitor. The picture quality is excellent, especially in HD mode. I purchased two three-way floor speakers to hook up to the provided jacks. The only thing I wish this had was a non-amplified sound output so I could go straight to a sound system. This product ROCKS!!!!

So you have been thinking about the purchase of an LCD Flat Screen Tv.

In days past the choices on where to purchase highly regarded home theater equipment was pretty limited. If you were lucky enough to live near a big city you had several specialty electronics stores to choose from. If you lived in suburban America you had one or two big name electronics stores, while if you lived in rural America you were sometimes out of luck until you made an excursion out to the "big city".

Today, that has all changed with the arrival of the Internet. Anyone with access to the Internet now has access to a gigantic specialty electronics store right in their own home. Practically any LCD flat screen tv known to mankind can be purchase online with the click of a few buttons.

While the choices are limitless, it is more important then ever to do your research and become a smart consumer. The following 7 things will help you be an educated consumer and help you get the best bang for your hard earned buck.

1. What size tv do you need? - Know the size of your room and how much space you have available, but also know what is the best size for optimum viewing. If you sit to close you take the risk of noticing scan lines or pixels, but sit too far away and you begin to lose out on picture details and the immersive feel of a wide screen tv. It is recommended that you can sit anywhere between 1.5 and 3 times your HDTV screen size for the best viewing experience. So for a viewing distance of 8 feet (96inches) you would want an LCD that is at least 32 inches, but not more then 63inches. If your viewing distance was 12 feet (144 inches) you would want a screen size with a minimum of 46 inches and a maximum of 96 inches for the best viewing experience.

2. Know what features are important - Most people are going to want a 1080p tv, but what about contrast ratio, response times and refresh rates. Do you watch sports or movies with a lot of fast action? If you do then you will want something with low response times and may want to consider a 120Hz LCD for smooth motion. Is the look of the tv important. Some manufacturers have begun releasing LCDs with stylish bezels where the tv looks great when turned off as well as on. Some people will say that one of the disadvantages of shopping online is that you don't have the benefit of a helpful salesperson to guide you through the buying process. While that may be true of a specialty home theater store I would argue that you can get much more helpful information by doing a little research yourself online then you can from listening to some of the downright bad advice that is shared in some of the big electronic chain stores.

3. Price - Lets face it, the biggest advantage of buying online by far is the price. The local brick and mortar stores with there overhead costs simply can't match some of the prices that can be found online for the same exact LCD flat screen tv. But prices can also vary greatly from one online retailer to another. When you compare price make sure to take all things into consideration such as shipping fees and taxes when determining the actual cost of the LCD. The price savings can be significant, particularly on the mid to high end displays. At the same time, you can't simply rely on price alone when buying an LCD online which brings us to the next consideration.

4. Company reputation - Make sure the retailer is reliable. What good is it to save a bundle of money on a new tv only to find out that the retailer is shipping faulty products. Is there a company phone number to contact with questions? Is the site professional? Are all transactions placed on a secure connection? Have you heard of the retailer before? Check out customer rankings and reviews online. A good, reliable site will allow customers to place reviews of the product, but also of the service that they received from the retailer.

5. Return policy - Another extremely important consideration for buying an LCD tv online is what is the return policy? If the tv is damaged will they return it, no questions asked? If so, who is responsible for the shipping fee? Will they pay shipping or are you responsible for shipping? What if you want to exchange the tv? One of the things about going into a store is that you can actually take a look at the tv. What if you order the LCD, get it sent home and then realize it is not what you were expecting? Can you exchange the tv and if so what is the restocking fee if any? An upfront knowledge of the return policy is essential when purchasing an LCD online. The good online retailers will have a return fee that is as good or better then many of the brick and mortar stores.

6. Shipping - It is important to understand several things about shipping. What are the shipping costs? Will the product get damaged in shipping and if so who is responsible. Some people feel that there is a much greater chance of receiving a damaged product when buying online and having it shipped, however many times there is less handling of a tv from a large online retailer who ships the tv from their warehouse then there is in some of the local stores where tvs are shipped from one warehouse to another until it eventually enters the stores warehouse and then delivered to your home. Is white glove delivery available to bring the LCD directly into your home? Can you have someone setup the tv for you and if so what is the cost.

7. What about cables, accessories and extended warranties? - Cables, accessories and extended warranties have long been a major profit center for the brick and mortar stores. Do you ever notice how the sales personnel seem to save there most passionate sales pitches for the extended warranties? Many times that is when they have the opportunity to earn a larger commission based on the warranty sales. Today's flat panel LCD tvs are much more reliable then in years past and it is generally not worth the extra cost of an extended warranty. Not to mention cables. Stores often push the sales of overpriced cables saying that you need them in order to get a quality video and audio experience. These cables are one of the areas where a store can make a lot of money. The truth is that there is very little difference between cables, particularly the digital cable such as HDMI. Local stores won't carry the discount cables, so ordering cables online is a perfect way to save a great deal of money.

Buying an LCD flat screen tv online is a great way to get a high quality tv and save a lot of money at the same time. With a little bit of online research you can buy that perfect tv from a reliable retailer and have it conveniently shipped home where you and your family will be able to enjoy the latest movie release or sports event on your new big screen tv.

Check out my recommendation for the best online retailer for LCD flat panel tvs. For a review of some of the best LCD flat panels stop by http://familyhometheaterguide.com

The Family Home Theater Guide is an informative guide to home theater, with a particular emphasis on family entertainment.

Panasonic Plasma TV 65 inch

Panasonic Viera TH-C42HD18 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

TH-C42HD18 42" Class (41.6 " Diagonal) Widescreen VIERA Plasma 720p HDTV with New Anti-Reflective Filter, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot, 2 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link® HDAVI Control

This device was invented to help sailors and army men to view and explore the distant objects. Sailors used this instrument to locate things like sea shore, storms or the pirates in the sea and in advance take evasive actions to prevent or to minimize the damage that may occur due to any untoward incident. While army men used to employ this device to monitor the movements of the enemy forces.

Even centuries later, though binoculars have undergone a radical change but their use is still same. But as told earlier now this device has been casted into several other types like the waterproof binoculars and the nightvision binoculars. Now there is a particular device for particular purpose. But before going further, one should know what are its kinds and their use.

Waterproof binoculars are the devices which are specially designed to meet the requirements of user's who work under water as it is not possible to take a normal magnifying device under water and then carry on the work, since chances are there that the particular magnifying instrument may stop working. Hence the waterproof binoculars are used specially by those people who work under water like scuba divers. This device work smoothly under water as it's lenses does not get wet and presents the user with clear vision under water. These type of instruments provides a great deal of help to researchers and tourists who want to explore the world under water bodies like sea or ocean. Not only can it serve the purpose under water but also at the time when the user wants to enjoy the beauty of nature in the season of rain, when it becomes difficult to carry the binoculars.

Like these type of binoculars, there is another type of binoculars called as night vision binoculars. These type of binoculars are mainly used for military purposes as this device help the soldiers to track the movement of the enemy soldiers. These binoculars work on the basis of infra red emission from human body concept.

Our human body emits the infra red energy all day but it so happens that in night when the normal human visibility falls considerably these type of binoculars help the user to see the other human movement quite comfortably. But these binoculars do encounter a peculiar problem too as it is not only human body that emits infra red energy but also the other objects like plants, animals. Therefore it becomes sometimes very difficult to view the desired object. These binoculars are not necessarily meant for military purposes but it is also of great use for those people who often go on safaris or camping.

Hence it is completely at the discretion of consumer to choose which type of binoculars he wants, if he want to go for waterproof binoculars then before purchasing he must make sure that the lenses used in the binocular are of high quality and also their body metal and not only in case of water proof binoculars and the same thing also goes for night vision binoculars too.

Jacob Marshal, an author who writes on different verticals such as electronics, finance, insurance, music, books, computers etc for Rupiz Compare and appeal to visit the site to get information about Pentax Binoculars and Handheld Television.

Panasonic

Panasonic WV7010

Panasonic WV7010 BRACKET UNIVERSAL LD CEILING F/WV-7120D

After a long day at work, relaxing at the movie theater is a great way to unwind. You love the movie theater so much that you are willing to endure extreme traffic just to get there. We go back to the movies because of the sights and sounds. You could get lost in the movie, right there beside the characters, because of the surround sound and larger than life pictures. Even though they are often costly visits, we keep going back because we love the movie theater experience What if I told you that you could have your very own movie theater right in your own house? While it may seem expensive at first, creating a spectacular home theater environment will ultimately outweigh the cost burden of the set up, and even save you money over high ticket prices. Think about it carefully, and I'm sure that you'll see the light. Do not dismiss the idea without giving it careful consideration. Seeing a movie in the theater every night will most definitely empty out your wallet. If you understand the basics of home theaters you can start building your own right away.

A full setup of a movie theater in a large room is certainly only available to the wealthy and famous. If you are on a tight budget, however, you can still set up a home movie theater in a small room with knowledge of basic components. Many people choose to transform their once mundane den area into an exciting home theater room that the whole family will love. With only three basic components, you are on your way to enjoying limitless movie viewing.

If your home television set is a measly 27 inches, your first investment in your new home theater will undoubtedly be in a new T.V. You probably already have a DVD player, which I'd suggest for the second addition to your home movie theater. Progressive scan is a great feature to look for in a new DVD player, but if you already have one it's not required to upgrade. One final area for improvement would be your home theater speaker system, which probably needs a little attention. This is where I want you to invest a good chunk of your budget. Three quality speakers are required for a home movie theater. One goes on the right, one on the left and the other centered at the back of the room. Your home movie theater has three basic parts, and now you know what they are! Now, you can start watching unlimited movies while spending quality time with your whole family. Of course this is the very reason you would want own your own home theater.

If you have a smallish room, the three component setup will work best. Nonetheless if you have a larger room for your home movie theater, I am certain that you have a higher budget for your home theater. Then, as suggested by home theater experts, you may want as many as six speakers and a sub woofer to maintain your surround sound. If a big picture is what you want, you should consider a projection screen. To complement your home decor you can consider different TV cabinets and theater seating options. You might find this necessary, in fact, if your room is very large. If you have a smaller room, it may be that you only require the three standard components for your home movie theater.

If you can bring the visual and auditory quality of the theater to your home, you may end up saving money in the long run. Besides the fact that you'll enjoy life with your loved ones' next to you, watching endless amounts of films in your own home Movie Theater.

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Panasonic Plasma TV 46 inch

42" Widescreen EDTV Plasma TV with Digital Tuner

852 x 768 pixel resolution

10000:1 contrast ratio

16:9 aspect ratio

ATSC digital tuner

160°H/160°V viewing angle

composite, S-Video, component YPbPr & YCbCr video inputs

PC compatible

50 13/16" W x 28 11/16" H x 11" D

Includes remote

A relative newcomer to the massage chair industry is Sanyo. The first challenge for a relative newcomer is where to find them. This is extremely difficult, since Sanyo lacks distribution in brick and mortar stores. They are starting to find their way to internet dealers, but most customers have a hard time trying to find a place to try them. Shiatsu massage chairs have been on the market for 30 years. Sanyo entered the 30 year old massage chair market only a few years ago. The flagship model of the Sanyo line is the HEC-DR7700K Zero Gravity Massage Chair. The HEC-DR7700K Zero Gravity Massage Chair is retails for about $5,000.

First off, you are buying a chair for your needs. Second, the company that makes it is like your mother-in-law, it is just part of the package. You pick the chair like your spouse, but then the manufacturer becomes your mother-in-law. Now, of course, manufacturers vary (just because you are big does not make you better, kind of like mother-in-laws). So, Sanyo, your potential mother-in-law, how will she treat you, or how is their customer service? Sanyo has a 24/7 call center for warranty issues located in the US (sometimes a big plus if you speak English). Their service in our experience has been fine, with most issues resolved in a relatively short time.

Warranties that are longer and more comprehensive protects the customer and provides additional value. Whereas, shorter and less coverage gives the customer less confidence in the manufacturer. One would think Sanyo would have one a superior warranty. However, compared to the competition, Sanyo's warranty is just plain weak. What is Sanyo's warranty? 3 years on the roller mechanism, 1 year labor, 1 year parts. Sanyo did step up for in-home service for the first year. When your paying a $5,000 price tag, the warranty should be much stronger.

Officially, a zero gravity chair must recline back so your knees are above your heart. The HEC-DR7700K Zero Gravity shiatsu massage chair meets this requirement. In the zero gravity position, your weight is evenly distributed across your back. This takes the weight off your spine. This is a comfortable position. One can certainly relax before and after their massage.

The HEC-DR7700K has a built in Stiffness Detection Sensor based on lie detection technology. The Stiffness Detection Sensor can locate stress points on your back. By monitoring changes in your perspiration and pulse rate, it can pinpoint areas in need of attention and focus the massage in those areas.

Sanyo has a Physical Shape Sensor that adjusts the massage rollers to your body movements. As you move on the chair, so do the massage rollers to your new position. Sanyo has these intelligent rollers that adapt as you shift your body during the course of the massage.

Sanyo's has an exclusive GK Roller Technology. The GK rollers have the capability to "reach out" of the massage chair. The reaching out is a great function for the neck and shoulders. Sanyo has added an extra thumb as part of the roller system. It is great to see 3 dimensional massage functions be incorporated to massage your neck and shoulders. These rollers extend out to give an extra dimension of massage sensation. Congratulations Sanyo on breaking into the 3 dimension robotic massage chair!

Ultimately, it is the massage that makes or breaks the chair. The Sanyo DR7700K has an arsenal of 83 combination manual massage courses, 5 automatic massage courses and 4 full body automatic courses. Choose from Grip, Shiatsu, Kneading, Tapping, Kneading & Tapping and various stretches. If that does not satisfy your needs, wait until your Sanyo shiatsu masseuse shows you her jointed massage head unit. This jointed massage head pushes outward to strongly grip your shoulders from above like a real masseuse. Now, that is what I am talking about. If you can find this chair to try, it is very satisfying. Sanyo's flagship is a good, strong shiatsu massage chair recliner.

Massage Unlimited has a large selection of Massage Chairs for your massage needs. Visit Massage Unlimited for straight and unbiased reviews of Sanyo Massage Chairs and others including Panasonic, Human Touch, and Omega Massage.

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Plasma TV Pedestal TBL2AX00071 58" Display

With the Apple iPod Mini you can be rest assured of having the pleasure of a thousand songs in your pocket only a click away. Whether you are a student, a housewife, an office employee, a businessman, a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher, the Apple iPod Mini can be your all time companion in the form of a stylish, sleek and trendy package as your stress buster.

Priced at $249, the Apple iPod Mini comes in five scene stealing colors, Silver, Gold, Pink, Blue and Green. The lightweight and thin body of the gadget will take but negligible space in your pocket, purse or palm.

The display monitor is grayscale LCD with LED backlight. To the delight of both MAC and Windows users, let it be said that the Apple iPod Mini is compatible with both.

The in built software of iTunes, stores both MP3 and AAC audio files. The Apple iPod Mini also comes with an assortment of accessories to get the proud possessor started.

One of these accessories is a user manual Apple iPod Mini help guide both in hard paper as well digital format which is built inside the Apple iPod Mini.

All the methods of how to start, which buttons perform what functions, how to plug-in, the names of the various software, specifications of battery recharge, are all mentioned here in details.

The user guide of the Apple iPod Mini help explains the following points:

• How to Install iTunes
• How to Connect and Set-up your iPod mini
• How to Fill your iPod mini with Music
• How to Play as well as Disconnect your iPod mini
• And finally, Learn More and Further Help

Besides, Apple iPod Mini help has also come up with 5 troubleshooting assistants, which they call the 5 R, namely, Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore. Each of these points has been summarily explained in the user manual guide of the Apple iPod Mini to give you the best service. Needless to say, Apple makes it a point to keep its customers very, very happy.

When you have checked all these, but still your queries are not satisfied, then remember that the Apple iPod Mini comes with a 1-year warranty period and customer care services.

You only need to call them up and share your problems with them. Moreover, Apple iPod Mini has many users, critics and reviewers who post their thoughts and problems in the many magazines and websites.

So check out the reviews on the Internet and magazines and you can be almost sure to find the answer to the Apple iPod Mini help questions you are seeking.

Daniel Dwase is the webmaster and editor of http://www.bestipodcompare.com A dedicated price comparison site for shopping and comparing the lowest and best iPod prices, best prices on iPod accessories and best prices on Apple products from reliable online merchants. This article may be freely distributed if this resource box stays attached.

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Panasonic WVCW244F22

Panasonic WVCW244F22 FLUSH MOUNT, VANDAL-PROOF DOME CAMERA WITH 480-LINES OF RESOLUTION AND 2.2MM WIDE ANGLE LENS

High-def TVs are great, but they don't always look as good as promised. Worse, the issue you're having isn't always under your control to fix. Here are a few reasons you may be having problems with your picture, and what you can do to make it better.

Your Blu-Ray Disk Player Is Not Compatible.

Most people planning to get a new high-def TV are also planning to pick up a Blu-ray disk player as well. You might expect all these technologies would work together smoothly - but you'd be wrong. Unfortunately, there are some serious compatibility issues with certain Blu-ray players if you don't have the right high-def TV. Read your specifications very carefully. Your high-def TV should be able to accept external 1080p signals from a scaling media player (DVD, HD-DVD, or Blu-ray). If it does not specify this, and your media player needs to scale the picture, call tech support.

Your Cable Company Is An Ass

In most cases, your HD will work, or it won't; there is no snow, smudging, or other in-between issue. If your HD picture looks bad, it's probably your cable (or satellite) company's fault. HDTV signals need to be compressed to be broadcast properly, but they can be compressed too much. If your company uses a channel intended for only one data stream and squeezes two or more into it, your picture quality will almost certainly suffer. The only thing you can do about this is call the cable company and tell them what you think about it - or switch your providers.

You Need Better Cables

In most cases, provided your cables are short you don't need expensive HDMI or DVI cabling for your system. You will get just as good a picture by using cheaper video cables. However, longer cables, especially cables near any source of interference, may corrupt your signal. This causes you to not have a picture at all, in most cases. Try hooking back up with a shorter cable; if that works, get the shielded, or change your setup.

You're Playing Poorly-Recorded Discs

Not all movies are created the same. Sometimes the master that Blu-ray discs must use when they're copied are not in the best condition, or the technician does not set up his parameters properly. This is another issue you can't do anything about, but you can head it off by searching online before investing in any discs. New movies won't have a problem, but the older library of stuff may have issues, and other people online will have found this and posted about it.

In addition, your regular television programs and DVDs may look fuzzier on your high-def TV than they did originally on your old set. That's normal, and is due to the higher resolution having the net effect of magnifying irregularities - it's like looking at printed paper through a magnifying glass. You see all the flaws. This is something you just have to live with.

My Friend's Small Flatscreen Looks Better Than My Giant High-Def TV

Did you check the resolution? No matter the size of the screen, the resolution is what determines how clear your picture is. A large LCD TV often has lower resolution than a smaller plasma TV, resulting in a lower quality picture. Always look at the resolution before making a decision.

SNS Designs, Inc. owns a number of websites. They carry wide selection of High Def TV, LCD TV, Plasma TV. They offer the most popular in home theatre and a number of televisions that range from Sony, Pioneer to LG that everyone can afford.

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Panasonic 50" Plasma HDTV w/ $100 Mail-In Rebate

Panasonic is the most popular and best selling brand of Plasma on the planet. The TH-50PX600U 50" Plasma HDTV is part of the exclusive 600U Professional Series not found in ordinary electronics stores. It features an exclusive pro grade panel, sound system and design. Plus, this 9th Generation Plasma represents the longest life panel of any HDTV - be it LCD or plasma.

The new world of High Definition TV offers an incredible viewing experience, unequaled in the history of home entertainment. But this experience comes at a price, and not just the price in dollars: it also requires you to spend time learning about the technology in order to make the right purchase. One of the first areas of study is the difference between the four main types of HDTV display: plasma, LCD, DLP, and CRT.

Plasma

Most people equate the word "plasma" with HDTV in general. This is somewhat accurate, since plasma technology works best in big displays, and those big displays are usually high definition. A plasma screen is built with two panes of glass, mounted very close to each other. In between the panes is a grid of tiny cells, all containing a special kind of gas. When the TV's computer sends an electrical signal to a particular cell, it lights up like a neon sign and forms a small part of the picture.

Plasma HDTVs are known for having exceptional color and contrast, good display of fast action, and a generally warm and saturated look to the picture. On the other hand, the glass screen of a plasma often causes a glare problem because it is so glossy, and some plasma screens can experience "burn-in". Burn-in is a permanent echo of an image that is displayed on screen for a long time, like a cable TV channel logo or a score box in a video game. If proper steps are taken, though, burn-in can be avoided. Plasma HDTVs are a good choice if you like to watch movies in a relatively dark home theater, or if you watch a lot of sports. They are a poor choice for watching in a room with lots of light sources like windows, or for lots of gaming.

LCD

This is the most versatile and fast-evolving technology in the display industry. LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display, and it can be found in cell phones, car radios, computer screens, nearly everywhere you look. Until recently, it was hard for manufacturers to make them bigger than about 40 inches, so plasma dominated in the large screens and LCD dominated in the smaller screens. Now, however, they are working well in HDTVs as big as 56 inches diagonally.
Most LCD displays are inferior to plasma in terms of contrast level, color saturation and fast-action smoothness. They can be much brighter, though, and the plastic surface of the screen doesn't reflect light like a plasma, so LCDs are better in a bright environment. And some of the more expensive LCD screens, like the Sony Bravia XBR4, have a picture as good as any plasma. LCD sets are also immune to burn-in, and so are better to use with a gaming system or as a computer display.

DLP

If you're looking for a really big TV set for a reasonable price, a DLP set might be the answer. They are common in sizes of around 70 inches diagonally, and are typically about half the price of a similar sized plasma. DLP stands for Digital Light Processing, and they form the picture by shooting a beam of light at a rapidly oscillating mirror in the back of the set. The light is then projected, bit by bit, onto the backside of the screen, forming the picture.
DLP sets have excellent contrast levels and picture quality, but sometimes look darker when you watch the screen from an angle. They also have a thicker profile than plasmas and LCDs, usually about 16-20 inches as opposed to 5 or 6, so it's tricky or impossible to hang one on a wall. For a home theater room with no windows and not too wide of a viewing area, a DLP is the ideal choice.

CRT

And finally, the good old cathode ray tube is still an option for HDTV. This is the same technology we have seen in TV sets since TV began, and though it seems to be "phasing out", it still holds some advantages over other types. They can produce a much better picture, with better color and black levels, than a similarly-priced plasma or LCD. In fact, since they are so inexpensive, it might be hard to even find a similarly-priced plasma.

The big hit against CRTs is the fact that they can't be made in sizes much bigger than 30 or 35 inches, so if you plan to sit more than 10 feet from the screen you should consider something else. And at that size, they are extremely heavy and bulky. They also can't quite reach the same resolution levels as the other types of HDTV.

Whichever type of HDTV you decide on, be sure to spend enough time learning the ropes to get a feel for what's important to you and what's not. A good place to continue your education is a simple HDTV tutorial website, where you can get to know the basic ideas and look through the reviews and comments of other people who have already taken the plunge.

About the Author

Tom Webster is a researcher and copywriter who writes for FlatHDTV.net, a guide to the HDTV revolution.

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Panasonic TY ST65PV500 - TV stand for plasma panel - screen size: 65" - table-top

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.

The concept of the Tube HDTV might seem to be something new to you, but actually these are the same as the standard TVs. There is only a bit of technical difference among them. This Tube HDTV is also known as Direct View TV.

The Tube HDTV is said to be Direct View because it is a television where the projection technologies are not used. The cathode-ray tubes have been replaced by glass and that is the factor which makes these TVs to be called as Tube HDTV. With the increase in size, the depth in the screen also changes.

The traditional tubes used to be very heavy and occupied a lot of space. The answer to this problem is the Tube HDTV. It has a direct view and is quite slim cutting down to around 30 percent. They offer great picture quality, and is accompanied by an inbuilt HDTV tuner that is used for receiving the over the air HDTV signals. Generally, it has a 1920 x 1080i display format. It is also often accompanied by a NTSC or ATSC tuner.

The HDTV's are perfect in the world of electronics today as they give out high quality sound and visuals. Day by day the development in the televisions is taking place very rapidly and that is leading to a revolution in the world of entertainment. One characteristic feature of the Tube HDTV is that these are very heavy to carry. The more it is big in size, the heavier it becomes. This is the single issue that is making this Tube HDTV lagging behind the other brands.

Going for a high end Tube HDTV is far better as these are brilliant in offering the audiences with beautiful pictures. These cathode ray TVs are a grand master in displaying the color black and this gives everything a mildness and great format. From any angle, you can find the picture quality as good as watching it right from the front. Therefore, no matter where you sit, it is sure that you will be provided with the same picture as with the others.

The latest developments that are taking place in the field of the Tube HDTV are the thin tubes, Digital vs. Analog, Wide screen vs. Standard Screen and Flat vs. curved screen. These are the coming changes in the field of the Tube HDTV apart from which even many more changes are ready to enter the television arena.

Toshiba, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Philips etc are certain well known brands that design Tube HDTV and have been successful in it too. Many people who have opted for the Tube HDTV are very happy at their decision that they took years ago. People praising these TV sets will be found in almost every part of the world as they are proud to be the owner of such a stylish and friendly Tube HDTV.

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Platinum Stands 32" To 52" Wide Plasma TV stand

Platinum Stands is an elegant, simple and versatile TV stand, accommodates from 32" to 52" Plasma TV, and most table top projection TV"s. This home entertainment center offer's up to storage of 2 audio/video components and center channel speaker.

Having your own home theater is something for your entire family to enjoy. This is the reason that the entire family should be involved in the purchase of the new home theater system. Shopping for a new system can be fun for the whole family because you get to go to many different stores and listen to and play with many different systems until you find the one that is right for everyone, especially Dad.

When shopping for a home theater system, most people get overwhelmed with all of the technical garble that goes hand in hand with the systems. The average Joe may not be familiar with terms such as AC3, Aspect Ratio, Bridging, and many other terms that are too difficult to say. These technical terms do nothing for the layman and are all meant for the technical side of the electronics industry. If you are getting discouraged because you feel like you should know everything that there is to know about the home theater, including the technical jargon, then search online for an electronics dictionary, or maybe a list of terms relating to home theaters.

The most important parts of picking out a home theater system are knowing what viewing quality you are looking for and what sound quality you desire. Traveling to the local electronics store will help to give you options and display these attributes for you in a real life situation. Many of the larger electronics superstores have soundproof rooms where you can sit and enjoy a home theater system so you can get the full effect of the system you are considering. Not only can you get the quality in real life situations, you are likely to find a human there that can explain the AC3, etc in terms you can understand.

Once you have decided on the best system for you, you will likely want to shop around to save yourself some money. OF course, you will want to take into account how much the store you visited was helpful to you. In many cases, you will find that the internet has the exact same system for a much lower price and you can have it professionally installed by someone outside the store for a cheaper price. I am not an advocate for going behind the back of someone that helped you, I am just advocating saving a dollar.

The number one level of importance, as we discussed, is the video quality. You will want to pick a television that is flat screen. The flat screens are a little higher in cost, but the picture quality is so much better on these new screens. The glare is gone and the lines are crisp. Plasma screen televisions are even better, but they do not fit into many Americans' pocketbooks as of yet. You will want to choose a t.v. that is at least 27 inches. Anything smaller is hard to see from across a room. Steer clear of the televisions with built in components such as DVD or VCR. These parts, if broken, are generally very expensive to replace. Contrary to popular belief, the rear projection tvs do not normally provide an advantage in viewing quality. HDTV is one of the hottest things going right now, and it helps to create a crisp, clear picture on your screen.

Your number two level of importance should be the sound quality. The sound that normally comes with a television is put out by one or two small speakers built into the plastic box that houses the tv. If you are building a home theater, the sound coming from your television is more important to you than with the average couch potato. Extra speakers can be added to support higher quality sound, and the arrangement of the room and flow of the furniture can play a huge part in the quality of sound from your system. The shape of the room, the wall coverings, the floor coverings, the type of furniture, and the amount of furniture all contribute to the sound quality in a room. For example, a square room with cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors and modern wood and metal furniture will have a much different sound that a long rectangular room with carpet, a comfy sofa, and lots of curtains. The extra speakers can be added along any walls, behind the viewer, near the doors, etc. Running speaker wire is one of the easier parts of installing a home theater, but knowing the ideal place for speaker placement is another story.

I hope these tips have helped you in some way to make some wise decisions regarding home theater purchases. Keep in mind that professional installers and salesmen will be glad to help you make the final decisions regarding this major purchase. Installers and salesmen will be glad to help you make the final decisions regarding this major purchase.

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TH-42PF11UK 42" Professional Series Full High Definition 1080p Plasma Display

The Panasonic Professional Display Company is pleased to announce the introduction of the first ever 1080p 42-in professional plasma display designed exclusively for the commercial market - our new 11-Series TH-42PF11UK Full HD Plasma. This model shares the Panasonic plasma essentials of our 10-Series 1080p lineup - superior image quality, felxible plug-in architecture, and world-class support - while adding some additional enhancements. For even deeper, richer blacks, our TH-42PF11UK 11-Series Full HD plasma is our first model ever to achieve a contrast ratio of an incredible 30,000:1. Also new to our 1080p models is improved video processing that provides crisp, clear motion images with the equivalent of 5120 shades of gradation. Our 11-Series 42-inch Full HD plasma is also equipped with the following series of feature enhancements focused on digtial signage:

P-I-P Overlay - Allows for text using PC input to be placed over video from a different input

Text Overlay - Allows for text to placed over video using an RS-232C interface

Adjustable Menu Position - Rotates the on-screenmenu 90 degrees for proper viewing when plasma is vertically mounted

New Screen Saver Features - Overlay Scrolling Bar (white bar scroll over video) and White Screen (full screen of white)

When it comes to durability, our panels can be counted on and our TH-42PF11UK is no exception - it has an incredily long expected service life of 100,000 hours and is backed by a full 2-year on-site parts and labor warranty. As always, our Plasma Concierge service provides a toll-free hotline and 24-hour priority scheduling of on-site service if the display is in need ofservice or repair.

42" 1080p High Definition Plasma Display for professional use.

Equipped with threeinterchangeable slots - provide flexible and powerful system solution by adding/exchanging wide variety of optional slot-in boards

Available with various unique professional features: Weekly Command Timer, Dual Pi

The new generation Blu-Ray DVD employs a blue light laser to illuminate the pits found in the DVD disc. It results in huge information storage in the same space, as blue light has a shorter wavelength and hence the pits can be spaced closer together. The HDTV - Blu-Ray HD players are designed to play such tightly packaged DVDs.

The summer of 2006 saw the market flooded with an amazing range of players from big players like Panasonic, Samsung and Pioneer. The initial cost of these players is around $1000 to $1800, but it surely will dip with competition. These players are compatible with the 1080p resolution HDTV sets which were launched at the same time.

The technical specifications of the player: 720, 1080 or 1920 x 1080 represent the number of horizontal lines of pixels, with the larger number corresponding to resolution. The printed letter 'p' or 'i' indicates progressive and interlaced, respectively. These specifications determine the quality of projected images.

The latest Blu-Ray players are designed for a 1080p signal output via the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) jack. Although the current TV sets convert the 1080i resolution of HD-DVD models, the future holds promise for the 1080p native resolution HDTV sets very soon. There are various models and their most prominent features drives market interest.

The Samsung BD-P1000 model costs $1000 (twice the cost of Toshiba's HD-DVD player). This player is a slim, high quality unit from one of the leaders in the best DLP TVs manufacturers of HDTV. Although many HDTV sets come with a built-in memory card slot, this player has a 9-in-2 Multi Memory Card slot which enables digital photos to be displayed on the TV set. Samsung also promises to add an alarm utility in the player, which would alert the viewer to an upcoming show or event. This model is only a player and does not support recording as of now.

The Pioneer BDP-HD1 player offers some features like Home Media Gallery software that allows viewers to display digital photos, listen to music or watch movies all stored on the home computer, not found on the Samsung. The Pioneer manufacturers are known for their excellent quality consumer electronics goods like CD changer and reliable HDTV models. Hence the player looks promising but costs around $1,800 initially.

The Panasonic DMP-BD10 was launched in September 2006, along with the companys plasma-type 1080p HDTV. The initial market price is around $1,500. Panasonic is rated to be the most favorite in the field owing to the report of their excellent quality DVD player and HDTV sets. The unit has been launched along with the company's proprietary EZ-Sync HDAVI feature, which enables viewers to connect and control multiple HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) units with a single remote.

Sony is due to facilitate the HD player compatibility with its Playstation 3 model in November 2006. This model would cost around $600 and should be able play Blu-Ray discs along with downloading and playing games.

For more information on HDTV and Blu-Ray DVD visit the HDTV at http://www.hdtv-info-guide.com/

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Panasonic TY-ST05K Panasonic Plasma Stand All Panasonic Plasmaaccept 65IN

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of Panasonic's business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use their products every day. Panasonic shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.Offering the unparalleled comfort in usage and style in design, this Panasonic stand is designed for 37", 42" or 50" plasma display.

So what is the Digital TV Transition? Well for the past 45 plus years all television has been broadcasted in an analog signal. And since the biggest thing to happen to TV since the change to color television the government is no longer going to require television broadcasting companies to broadcast in analog.

With this huge change to Television many people are going to feel the huge effects starting Feb. 2009 when it will be effective. Even though the government has started to advertise the change on TV, many people will be caught off guard with the big switch leaving them stranded with no television signal. So with this new change everyone will be required to figure out if they need to upgrade or if they already have the equipment needed to view digital television.

So the question is how do you know if you need to buy a digital tv converter box? Well if you currently view your TV through cable or satellite then you will most likely not need a digital converter box. If you view your television through rabbit ears or through an antenna then you will most likely need some sort of an analog to digital tv converter. This allows you to receive digital broadcasts and convert then to analog so that you can still view quality video. Depending on the television that you have will depend on if you need a digital converter box or not. The government has also put out rebates on certain converter boxes to help offset the costs.

The people who do require the digital to analog tv converter will need to obtain one by Feb. 18 2009 when all television broadcasters will switch over to digital only. You are now starting to see retailers and many online electronics stores starting to carry these digital converter boxes that will allow people to view the digital broadcast coming early next year. As we get closer to the later part of the year you will start to see a growing demand for the converter boxes due to that there is an estimated 1 out of 8 homes that will require them. Because of this you may find a shortage of supply coming early next year. You may want to go ahead and get your digital tv converter box today.

Get your digital tv converter today!

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RECESSED CEILING MOUNT FOR WVNW484S NETWORK I-PRO VANDAL PROOF CAMERA

Are you looking for digital cameras for your next vacation, wedding, birthday, holidays and any other event you could possibly imagine? Perfect for absolutely any occasion, your digital cameras will be your best item with you on vacations or anywhere else. They are very simple to use and their abilities continue to increase as the market continues to develop new and more complex digital merchandise.

The greatest prices and best selections of digital cameras are often found in the internet. Shop from home with several options to choose from, many more options than you could find in any store. Shop from the comfort of your home, and from the huge selection that online shopping offers you. Do not waste any more time trying to adjust you schedule to store hours. Order great high-technology digital cameras from a great website and you will not be sorry you did.

There are differences between disposable and non-disposable cameras such as image viewing, for example, as well as deleting photos. The only photo that can be deleted on most disposable digital cameras is the very last picture one takes. The chance that these disadvantages will last the in the construction of disposable cameras is quite arguably very unlikely.

There are both disposable digital cameras and digital cameras to choose from on the market today. Of course, there are certain benefits to having a digital camera that is not disposable, that are missing in the digital cameras available on the market, but the basic system is the same.

The overall methods and technological improvements currently being made by manufacturers and digital engineers is lifting at such a rapid pace, indicating that it is quite plausible that the benefits of disposable digital cameras will soon catch up to those of non- digital cameras. When the world is advancing at such speed and with such uncomplicated technology virtually available to everyonewe should all be keeping up. The ascension of digital technology has made

Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for websites on gardening, parenting, fashion, and home decor. Her background includes teaching and gardening and electronic innovation. For more of her articles about digital cameras please visit Digital Cameras.

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Panasonic MRX47LX FIBER RECEIVER, 1 GIG ETHERNET DATA MODULE - MULTIMODE

Many people are buying expensive TVs and High Definition Video players, but are not able to get a signal, or are getting a low resoultion image. The problem is probably non-HDCP compliance. But what is HDCP?

HDCP stands for High Definition Content Protection. It was implemented by Intel Corporation and their subsidiary Digital Content Protection, LLC. Essentially, manufacturers and digital content producers agree to terms and conditions and pay a fee so that their content can be protected on the digital level.

The encryption is quite involved, employing 40 keys that each contain a 56-bit code. It's kind of like having a pin number that is 2240 characters long. Failure for manufacturers to keep this code a secret results in expulsion from the HDCP program. This HDCP code allows content to be more effectively protected from piracy using unauthorized digital equipment. For example, high-definition digital video sources can't transmit protected content to non-HDCP compliant receivers.

What this means for consumers, is they must make sure all of their video equipment is HDCP compliant, from the digital player, to the HDTV, to the connectivity equipment involved, like HDMI switches or splitters. The manufacturer of the equipment essentially has to buy a license from Digital Content Protection, LLC which will allow them to use an encryption decoding tool built into the firmware of the equipment, decoding the HDCP encryption. If the encryption is not encoded, the user will probably just see static, or a reduced resolution to 480p.

HDMI isn't the only video format that HDCP was formed to protect. If you are using DisplayPort, DVI (Digital Video Interface, GVIF (Gigabit Video Interface), or UDI (Unified Digital Interface) and you are experiencing the above problems, it could be that your equipment is not HDCP compliant.

Cameron Postelwait is the Content Manager of Sewell Direct, proud retailers of HDCP compliant video components, such as Gefen's EXT-HDMI-142 HDMI splitter

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Panasonic TH-42PX60U 42-Inch Plasma HDTV

Featuring Panasonic's 9th generation gas-plasma screen, the 42-inch TH-42PX60U features a width-to-height 16:9 aspect ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. Its maximum of 29 billion colors and over 3,000 shades of gradation provide exceptionally fine detail for outstanding HDTV reproduction. The set's built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner pulls HD signals (480p/720p/1080i) right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. It also includes a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot, enabling you to take an SD card directly from a digital still camera or camcorder and insert it directly into the TV for quick and colorful photo slideshows.

A plasma screen renders vivid colors like you've never seen before (as in, up to 29 billion in this case), extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the TH-42PX60U is a mere 3.7 inches deep, one of the slimmest plasmas around--perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.

The TH-42PX60U features a 1024 x 768-pixel resolution and an amazing contrast ratio of 10000:1. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time, to reduce dramatically edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Other features include V-Chip parental controls, on/off sleep timers, closed-caption decoding, aspect ratio control, and video input labeling.

The TV's internal stereo speakers are powered by 10 watts per channel (for 20 watts of total power). It features the following connection options:

• Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 2 inputs (with 2 audio inputs)
• HDMI: 2 inputs
• Composite (RCA audio/video): 3 inputs (1 on the front), 1 output
• S-Video: 3 inputs (1 on the front)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any AV source with an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable.

If a component doesn't have an HDMI connection, you'll also get great picture reproduction using the three-jack component video (Y/Pb/Pr) input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. Component video output is available only for DVD playback.

What's in the Box
Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), pedestal base, power cord, printed operating instructions
Customer Review: TH-42px60u
Watch out this TV has a ton of problems check out Fixia.com! I have had this less than 2 years and the thing has had 3 major problems. Panasonic has finally given up sending people out to fix it. Now if i want anything I have to pay myself when the TV was a lemmon to begin with. What a joke you pay $1400 for a TV and they rip you off. This TV has 3 common problems 1 The power board (when this happens it will not turn on) 2 The electronics package ( when this happens it give u bar code lines usually the left hand side 3 The plasma screne itself ( when this happens half or all the screne will go black or white) DO NOT BUY THIS TV
Customer Review: Excellent TV
I cannot say enough good things about this television. Only wish it had a computer input, but my new comp has component video out, so that is no longer a problem either. Stunning screen, made the super bowl that much better. Highly, highly recommended.

There is a bewildering array of electrical appliances available, both online and offline from traditional UK stores. Whether you are purchasing a vacuum cleaner, a dishwasher or just a simple kettle, you have not only a huge range of manufacturers from which to choose, but also a massive array of models, colors, speeds, power specifications and so on. How do you choose?

Ok, you might believe that the easiest way is to walk into your nearest retail center and take your choice. However, how much do you really know about the product you are looking for? Of course a salesperson could help you, but many are wary of in-store sales people, even though most are genuinely trying to help you.

In any case, buying offline is becoming increasingly less popular with those that have experienced internet shopping. A High Street store finds it difficult to meet the prices of an online store, and the same is basically true of large retail centers with large premises and loads of staff. It is a lot less expensive to buy most electrical appliances online. However, there is a problem with online.

You have the same problem with a normal electrical shop, and that is range. Let's say you want to purchase a vacuum cleaner. One shop might stock one make and the next another. Sure, they will likely sell most of the popular makes, but how many models will you be able to see. How about their specifications: what is the suction power, has it a bag or is it bagless, is it a cyclone cleaner and what kind of filters does it have? What minimum dust particle size can it filter out and are the filters replaceable or permanent?

Have you ever met anybody that could answer all of these questions for you? So how is it any different buying online? After all you have to click from one website to another, and write down all the information you get before you finally make a choice. And even then, you don't really know how good the product you are buying is. Well, this is certainly true with regular online stores. But what about a comparison site?

A comparison site compares and reviews a number of options for you. The site itself checks up on the specifications and compares what you get with what you pay, and then you can make your mind up yourself on which you want. Such comparison sites are becoming increasingly popular with online shoppers, since they can compare products sold across a wide range of online stores, and even auction sites.

Most people believe that eBay is the least expensive source for anything, but this isn't the case. It frequently is, but only if the item you are buying is new, and there are online sites that sell electrical appliances cheaper than any online auction site (eBay might be the biggest, but there are others). Comparison and review sites check these too, and you can be certain that the products offered on such sites are of the quality stated.

No hidden shocks with these, just honest-to-goodness information and advice. You still make the choice, but at least it will be based upon impartial advice. Most people find it difficult to choose between one electrical appliance and another of the same type, and such websites are designed to make the choice a lot easier for you.

Summary:
Electrical appliances are not easy to buy due to the wide variety available, and an online comparison site can help significantly by providing a comparison between the options at your disposal. http://www.ShopSuperMarket.co.uk is where you will find a review and comparison of a wide range of electrical appliances, old and new, and from a wide range of suppliers.

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Panasonic Plasma TV 58 inch

Panasonic TH-C50FD18 50" Plasma 1080p HDTV with New Anti-Reflective Filter

With stunning picture quality, outstanding service, and effortless connectivity, Panasonic makes HDTV ownership a truly enjoyable and entertaining experience.Network Your AV Devices, Quickly and EasilyWith VIERA LinkTM, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc® player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder all with a single remote. HDMI cables make set-up quick and easy; VIERA Link even automatically sets your DVD recorder via an Auto Preset Download function.Share HD Videos on the Big ScreenThe built-in SD memory card slot allows you to instantly display your digital photos, either in random order or as a slide show. You can also watch videos that were recorded on your Panasonic HD camcorder.........................................TH-C50FD18 50" Class (49.9 " Diagonal) Widescreen VIERA Plasma 1080p HDTV with New Anti-Reflective Filter, Deep Color Technology, PC Input, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot, 3 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link® HDAVI Control

Choosing an HDTV can be tricky. You can't just go into Circuit City or Best Buy for 20 minutes and come out with a plug n play HDTV. Several things need to be noted: First, resolutions: 1920 x 1080 pixels (1080i and 1080p) or 1280 x 720 pixels otherwise known as 720p. You probably won't be able to tell a whole lot of difference between a 1080 or 720 . Both have excellent picture quality. These numbers refer to how many rows of picture elements or pixels there are.

Just like a puzzle, each pixel is like a very small piece of your picture. Regular ol TVs only display 330 rows of pixels so when you move up to HDTV, you're going to notice a big improvement in the clarity of your picture. The 'p' in 1080p or 720p is short for 'progressive'. 'Progressive' means the whole picture on the screen is refreshed all at the same time in 1/30th of a second. The 'i' as in 1080i or 720i is short for 'interlaced'. Regular TVs are interlaced too. 'Interlaced' Screens are refreshed too but it's done in two stages - first the odd rows of pixels are refreshed and then the even rows are refreshed.

Naturally, a one-pass screen refresh would create a much cleaner, clearer, sharper picture than an interlaced screen. This helps when you're watching sports events or fast-action events. Otherwise, you probably won't notice much difference in the pictures.

HD signals from your service provider are broadcast in 1080i. Some broadcast in 720p. As of April, 2007, there are no 1080p broadcast signals commercially available. Your HDTV will convert the signals received from your service provider to match the resolution of your HDTV.

Most HDTV screens measure 16 inches horizontally to every 9 inches vertically. Standard TV screens measure 4 inches horizontally for every 3 inches measured vertically. This affects your picture. HD broadcasts usually are 16 to 9 but most TV broadcasts are still 4 to 3. That's why many TV shows seen on a HDTV screen will have bar lines on either side of the screen.

To receive HD broadcasts, you may need an HDTV Tuner. Most sets include tuners, but if you have an HDTV 'Monitor', there won't be a tuner built-in. The good news for 'monitor' buyers is that if you have cable or satellite service, they will provide or rent you the tuner. This saves money. To receive over-the-air signals, you'll need a set with a tuner. You'll also need to buy an antenna.

HD sets come in various flavors: projection set, plasma, LCD and CRT. They're all pretty good but each has disadvantages. For example, Projection TVs are bulkier and heavier than plasma and LCDs and you can't mount projection sets on the wall like you can with plasma or LCD screens. However, projection sets are usually less expensive than the others. DLP or Digital Light Processing are the most common projection sets. There are also LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon), LCD (liquid crystal display) and CRT (cathode ray tubes). With DLP, you may notice a rainbow effect.

Most people in the know get Plasma or LCD sets because they're lighter and can be mounted on a wall. It used to be that LCD screens were hard to see at some angles. Those problems have been largely eliminated or improved. LCDs in particular use less power which is a plus for energy-conscious consumers. LCDs also used to have problems with blurry pictures. If you decide to get an LCD set, get one that has a fast refresh rate or response time - something like 8ms (milliseconds) or faster if you can. That way, you'll eliminate blurry pictures. LCDs are popular and smaller LCDs sell for less than $1,000. Larger LCDs are generally more expensive than plasma sets. Plasma sets have beautiful picture quality but the smallest set is 37 inches. If you need something smaller, go for an LCD.

Reflections are the main problem with plasma sets. If you get one, put it in a low-light room. The other problem with plasmas is 'burn-in' . The picture or a reflection of the picture tends to stay on the screen so for example if you pause or freeze and image, you'll find that it kind of burns into your screen and you'll see it there for some time afterward.

CRT sets can offer the best picture quality of all but they are huge and heavy, bulky and unwieldy. Who wants to carry a two-hundred pound behemoth up two flights of stairs or even 100 feet from a driveway. If you go with a CRT, make sure you have the space and get someone to help you move it around. CRT technology is fast disappearing. CRTs use a lot of energy.

Prices for HDTVs are falling month to month it seems. As they become more popular, you'll be able to get them for cheaper prices. It might be two or three years before the prices stabilize at lower levels though. By then, manufacturers will begin putting all kinds of value-added bells and whistles on the newer sets in an attempt to keep prices high.

To learn more about HDTVs and to read reviews of various HDTVs including articles, books, current news and various hdtv services, visit and bookmark HDTV Reviews

Panasonic Plasma TV 103 inch

Panasonic TH-C50HD18 50" Plasma 720p HDTV with New Anti-Reflective Filter

With stunning picture quality, outstanding service, and effortless connectivity, Panasonic makes HDTV ownership a truly enjoyable and entertaining experience.Network Your AV Devices, Quickly and EasilyWith VIERA LinkTM, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc® player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder all with a single remote. HDMI cables make set-up quick and easy; VIERA Link even automatically sets your DVD recorder via an Auto Preset Download function.Share HD Videos on the Big ScreenThe built-in SD memory card slot allows you to instantly display your digital photos, either in random order or as a slide show. You can also watch videos that were recorded on your Panasonic HD camcorder. ..............................TH-C50HD18 50" Class (49.9 " Diagonal) Widescreen VIERA Plasma 720p HDTV with New Anti-Reflective Filter, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot, 2 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link® HDAVI Control

In choosing a home theater system, you need to think about several components. First, decide whether you want a projector screen or a wide screen TV. Some of the factors that will affect your decision would be the size of the home theater room, the screens size, and, of course, the price. Although some people simply decide merely by the looks of the projector screen or the giant TV but your real deciding factor should be the picture quality.

One of the most critical components of a home theater system is the sound system. This is what creates a realistic viewing experience and makes your home viewing comparable to watching a movie in a real surround sound movie theater. Look for a home theater system with a minimum of five speakers to get a good sound quality.

Another device that you would need to complete your home theater system is your movie player, which normally is a DVD player. There is a host of DVD players out there varying in prices, some as low as $40, so you will certainly find one to meet your needs.

Additionally, your home theater would need furniture such as an entertainment stand and some loungers, for instance, or a big couch. No matter what furniture you choose, make sure it will fit the space and look of your home theater room as well as offer the most comfort. More importantly, place the seats so that everyone can enjoy the movie in terms of both visuals and the sound.

As you shop for your home theater system, keep in mind that this is big purchase so take your time in inquiring about each brand name and model. Learn about the features, the pros and the cons of each model before you make your decision. Always check for home theater system reviews from both experts and consumers to make sure the system your interested in is worth your money.

Last but not the least of your considerations is installation. Many vendors will tell you prior to sale that installing this or that system would be quick and easy but you cannot rely on their word because, oftentimes, setting up a home theater system can be downright confusing so make sure to have some allowance in your budget for professional installation service. If you are working on a tight budget, ask a technically savvy friend to come over and help you. Planning your purchase of a home theater system is as equally important as saving up for it. So, plan carefully to make sure your purchase is hassle-free and truly enjoyable.

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Panasonic Plasma TV 37 inch

Panasonic BMETC200

Panasonic BMETC200 OPTIONAL CCD CAMERA MODULE FOR BM-ET200

Just when you finally ditched all those VHS tapes in favor of DVD, another technology comes out promising even better picture quality and gobs of storage capacity - Blu-ray technology. But what exactly is a Blu-ray disc and is it worth the upgrade?

If Blu-ray sounds like a sci-fi laser beam to you, you're on the right track. No, it's not an alien death ray gun. While Blu-ray discs are sure to feature plenty of B movies crawling with aliens, the technology behind the format is high tech. Traditional DVD players use red laser beams to read and write the data. These red laser beams do the job however the blue-violet lasers that Blu-ray recorders and Blu-ray players use is far superior. The shorter wavelength of the blue lasers allows for greater focusing precision and tighter packaging of data.

A Blu-ray disc can hold more than five times the amount of data than a DVD disc, up to 50 gigabytes. And the Blu-ray technology promises to evolve with rumors of a multi-layer 200GB Blu-ray disc in the works. Now that's impressive! Imagine getting the entire Star Wars series on a single disc. The technology supports additional layering so today's Blu-ray players will be able to play tomorrow's multi-layer discs.

A key reason to consider investing in a Blu-ray player or recorder is to take advantage of its high definition capabilities. What good is that 50-inch HD plasma TV if you can't enjoy your movies in all their HD glory? Major movie studios support Blu-ray technology with many now releasing movies exclusively in the Blu-ray format. You won't have to toss your DVD collection either as Blu-ray players are backwards-compatible with DVDs.

If you remember the days of Betamax versus VHS, you may be concerned about format wars. Get over it! Major manufacturers including Sony, Apple, Hitachi, HP, Dell, JVC, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, LG, Pioneer, TDK, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, and Thomson are all on board and each played a part in the joint development of the Blu-ray technology.

The future is here folks. Now, if only someone would come out with an affordable jetpack.

Martin Wyman is a contributing author on Blu-ray News at http://www.mangotango.co.uk/technology-news/

Panasonic Plasma TV 58 inch

Panasonic PWM30GB

Panasonic PWM30GB PARAPET MOUNT BRACKET W/O EXTENSION, BEIGE

Many people are buying expensive TVs and High Definition Video players, but are not able to get a signal, or are getting a low resoultion image. The problem is probably non-HDCP compliance. But what is HDCP?

HDCP stands for High Definition Content Protection. It was implemented by Intel Corporation and their subsidiary Digital Content Protection, LLC. Essentially, manufacturers and digital content producers agree to terms and conditions and pay a fee so that their content can be protected on the digital level.

The encryption is quite involved, employing 40 keys that each contain a 56-bit code. It's kind of like having a pin number that is 2240 characters long. Failure for manufacturers to keep this code a secret results in expulsion from the HDCP program. This HDCP code allows content to be more effectively protected from piracy using unauthorized digital equipment. For example, high-definition digital video sources can't transmit protected content to non-HDCP compliant receivers.

What this means for consumers, is they must make sure all of their video equipment is HDCP compliant, from the digital player, to the HDTV, to the connectivity equipment involved, like HDMI switches or splitters. The manufacturer of the equipment essentially has to buy a license from Digital Content Protection, LLC which will allow them to use an encryption decoding tool built into the firmware of the equipment, decoding the HDCP encryption. If the encryption is not encoded, the user will probably just see static, or a reduced resolution to 480p.

HDMI isn't the only video format that HDCP was formed to protect. If you are using DisplayPort, DVI (Digital Video Interface, GVIF (Gigabit Video Interface), or UDI (Unified Digital Interface) and you are experiencing the above problems, it could be that your equipment is not HDCP compliant.

Cameron Postelwait is the Content Manager of Sewell Direct, proud retailers of HDCP compliant video components, such as Gefen's EXT-HDMI-142 HDMI splitter

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