Digital tv converter coupons -- good reasons to get one

I requested two $40 digital converter coupons! Why not? Well, receiving the coupons cost me nothing. I have cable, but it would be nice to have at least one DTV converter box. There are some channels that you can only get over the air, but one very specific reason why I decided to go for these coupons is this: I have a portable DVD player with AV-in. Sometimes I go on vacation to a place where there is not TV. It is nice to check the weather and the new every once in a while Sometimes I bring a All-in-Wonder box and connect it to my computer. But they I can't use the laptop. It looks like for not too much I can get myself a nice little digital converter that would just do the job!

What is Blue-Ray Disc Matching? Sony HT-SS2000.

I you happen to leisurely search the web for an inexpensive Blue-ray disc player chances are you will come across an attractively priced ($400) unit called Sony HT-SS2000 - Blu-ray Disc Matching Component Home Theater System. Unless you do your homework you may end up with a decent home theater system, but without a Blue-ray player. How is that possible you may ask? Well, quite simply, just because this unit has the words Blue-ray Disc in its name does not make it a Blue-ray player. It is primarily an audio system, but because it is capable of processing high-resolution audio signal outputted by true Blue-ray players. In essence, that's all, folks. To make things even more confusing, Sony uses the same bluish color scheme for this unit as Sony's true Blue-ray Disc systems

Sony HT-SS2000 Manual



See also:
Panasonic Blue-ray home theater

Pillow Remote Control

Pillow Remote Control

I guess, I just don't understand something. Well, apart from the $100+ price tag. I thought it should be possible in this day and age to have a pillow that is somehow capable of reading one's thoughts and change the channels accordingly. Ok, maybe not. But what's wrong with good old voice recognition? Is sowing remotes into furniture really the best we can do? I got ideas better than that. Just use Velcro to keep them in place. Or, better yet, install remotes under the cushions, where they end up half the time anyway.

Philips HTS3544 home theater and the iPod dock

Here is one feature that may seem insignificant to someone, but for me, as an avid iPod user, it is quite important. Whenever I plug in my iPod to the computer with a USB cord (to charge, to update or to simply play the content) the iPod "forgets" the exact place where it was before the connection had been established. This is quite a nuisance, because I often listen to audio books and long podcasts, so it is difficult to find the exact location in the mp3 file. Now, when I put my iPod on the cradle of my Philips HTS3544 home theater not only it resumes playback from the exact place where I paused it, it retains the location after it's disconnected. It seems that the implementation of hardware connections is different in my home theater system. This might be something to consider when you are buying a home theater.

See also:
Home media room design

Home electirc generator for a home theater?

Let's imagine the unimaginable. You are at your home, quietly enjoying the newest installment of Hollywood magic on your big screen TV. Why, of course, you also have a home theater system and the sound is just out of this world. Well, I guess it has all been rather imaginable up to this point. Now, let's throw in the unexpected. Nothing catastrophic, but simply something unpleasant. A hurricane, a small tornado or perhaps a human error has caused the lights to go out. Yep, no power for your power-packed home theater! But nobody is hurt and there is absolutely no need for you go run about the neighborhood saving puppies out of burning houses and perform other heroic deeds that you are undoubtedly totally capable of. Now, why not finish watching the movie? Or do you have to spent several boring hours listening to the radio or the iPod until the battery dies? Well, all you need is an electric generator. Let's look at some numbers.

A typical house needs a 5-kilowatt portable generator. This should be enough to power a heating system and a few other essential pieces of equipment. The cost of such a generator is no less than $700. It will consume close to a gallon of gas per hour when running at full capacity. If you consider today's gas prices you are probably better off using the electric company for your daily needs. But a few gallons of gas to feel human in the most inhuman conditions of an electrical outage? To some folks this could be worth it! But then again, you could just use a portable DVD player...

Portable ebook reader

OK, I am officially looking for a portable ebook reader! I definitely want an e ink based device, because I already have a very good smartphone that works fine for me. So, the biggest selling points for me would be:

• a larger screen than a PDA type reader
  
• ability to read image-based PDF files
• wide range of supported ebook formats, both commercial and free. Plain TXT is a must!
• the device must support Unicode
  
• convenient design and nice look. You know, I don't want to be embarrassed when people see me read this thing!
• some text entry mode would be nice, but this is not crucial
• decent screen quality. I am realistic and I understand that ebook readers with better screens are still a few years away, but I hope to choose the best that's out there right now.
• a lot of memory or support for high capacity SD cards. Chances are, If my smartphone supported HCSD I would not even need a portable ebook reader.
• easy syncing. WiFi would be nice.
  

The models that I plan to look at first (and see how these readers measure up to the demands listed above) are:

• GeR2 from Ganaxa. A Vizplex e-paper portable ebook reader. Not for sale yet :(
• Sony PRS-505 portable ebook reader.
• Amazon Kindle portable ebook reader.
  

I do have to say that Sony PRS-505 and Amazon Kindle are by far the strongest contenders.

Best Digital Cameras

This is a very colorful representation of brand popularity at http://digital-photography-school.com.

Clearly, Nikon and Canon are the most popular. One must keep in mind that (for better or worse) this graph represents the likes and dislikes of professional photographers, and probably indicates their preferences as far as high-end digital cameras.

Sony Mini Laptop/Palmtop/Whatever you call it -- VAIO® UX Micro PC

Sony used to have a very attractive line of PDA-devices, which they discontinued along with many other manufacturers. Smartphones have largely replaced the need for these little computer wannabes. VAIO® UX Micro PC has some remnants of the old Sony design. The big difference: this little laptop/palmtop device actually runs Windows Vista! Here are the specs:

lightning-fast, full-functioning PC that fits in your pocket, this astoundingly compact device puts world-class computing in the palm of your hand. Featuring a cutting-edge, 48GB Solid State Drive and three to seven hours of battery life with a large capacity battery, the VAIO® UX Premium Micro PC is small enough to fit in your pocket and powerful enough to tackle the most complicated tasks. An Intel® Core™ 2 Solo ULV processor and a Windows Vista® Business operating system make the VAIO® UX a perfect fit in today's mobile computing landscape where power and portability are essential. And with advanced wireless technologies to keep you connected and a bundled Bluetooth® GPS receiver to keep you on course when traveling, you?ll be able go farther and do more than you could imagine.

Full-sized PC performance

Intel® Core™ 2 Solo Processor¹⁴ U2200 Ultra Low Voltage (1.2GHz¹) Genuine Windows Vista® Business¹⁶ operating system The VAIO® UX Premium takes Micro PC modernization to a new level by utilizing a 48GB² Solid State Drive (SSD) in place of the typical spinning hard disk drive found in most PCs. AT&T national wireless EDGE network¹³ to extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots³

Now, the question is: Why couldn't this mini laptop also be a phone?

Playstation 3 Manual

As I looked for a Playstation 3 on eBay, I was greatly surprised that one would ever sell ANYTHING there without a manual. Some people get nervous when they consider the prospects of dealing with electronic equipment without proper instructions. And sometimes they are right...

Playstation 3 manual (20 gb model)

A little Sharp SH12U tip

When I pop in a DVD I usually immediately have to look for the TV remote, so I can change the input to HDMI. Well, Sharp SH12U has buttons on the top right side (hidden by the front panel). The right most button is power, and the button next to it is INPUT. This button is round to the touch, so you can be easily assured that you are not pressing the POWER button. A little time saver, because the TV remote is not always where you think it should be...

You have to know your TV, people!

Choosing a Home Theater System

Watching movies is a neat escape from the stressful lifestyle we live in. Watching movies in a wide screen and surround sound take you far away and into the movie scene you are watching. You watch it as if you were there in the movie scene. Of late, we can only experience this escape in a cinema. However, modern technology may be able to provide this same sight and sound experience right in your own living room. We will discuss the basic components of a home theater system in this article. Read on to understand how these basic components can deliver the best cinematic experience to a home theater system.

Home theater experts state that the most important consideration in setting up a home theater system is the size of the room where you will set up the home theater system. The most important component of the home theater system, which is the television, is dependent on the size of the room. Although, the recommendation is 27 inches television set at a minimum is necessary for your home theater set up. It is also a recommendation that a flat television is good for a home theater system because it exhibits fewer glares and produces a crisper image. Another major component of a home theater system that depends on the size of the room is the speaker. The number of speakers for your home theater system is dependent on the size of the room. You may add up to six speakers from the basic three speakers if you want a more lifelike sound. Adding a subwoofer may also be good to achieve a complete surround sound like in the movie theaters. Three speakers should be the minimum; you may go up to six if the room is big.

Another major for your home theater system is the DVD player. It is a recommendation that DVD players with progressive scan will be the best choice. This is because progressive scan produces sharp and flicker-free pictures. This however points back to the choice of television unit; you may need to check if the flat television set supports progressive scan signals. You may also acquire a five-disk carrousel DVD player. This will avoid having to stand up from your seat to change discs every so often. A minor consideration is the power rating that will determine how loud your speaker can be. Of course, almost all these depend on the size of the room to where the home theater system is going to be set up. Small room requires from few types of equipment, bigger rooms may require more and adding home theater furniture to your home theater system may be best. A bigger room thus requires more investments. A smaller room might require fewer but of good quality equipments to avoid the too basic feel of the home theater system.

Finally, you may acquire a beautifully designed home theater system if you consider hiring a home theater expert. If you can afford this, it will be best for you because the home theater expert will be able to effectively design and set up your home theater system. Your home theater designer may also add some features like home theater seating and other home theater furniture to be able to give the complete home theater package that closely resembles a real movie theater. Having the finest and high-quality home theater system will give you the most sought after set up that you could flaunt and enjoy to the max.

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About the Author: Rob Thomas is a writer for The Tech FAQ and has contributed articles including Home Theater, Build a Home Theater, and Home Theater Speaker Systems.

More on the Bose Noise Canceling

Noise Canceling Headset Works by Reducing Low Frequencies

A very tiring aspect to using a headset is the continual background noises that interrupt the listening experience and very often the background noises are louder than one would expect. Most people may have tried ear plugs which may help in feeling less irritation but a high tech solution seems more appropriate; and that is the noise canceling headset.

Very often, such noise canceling headsets helps eliminate those irritating background noises and by reducing low frequencies by up to 15dB they leave high frequencies almost untouched and it is indeed enough to make a significant difference in noisy environments, especially. Using the noise canceling headset makes a movie or audio that much more enjoyable and leaves the user feeling much more refreshed than before.

The Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headset

One could try out various different noise canceling headsets but would be quite astounded by the price of the Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise canceling headset that nevertheless does provide the user with excellent performance albeit at ridiculous prices. There is no doubt that this noise canceling headset is a top performer though there is some scope for improvement in design but that does not in any way detract from its performance positives. To underscore the point, according to Google keyword search data this item came out tops and there are hundreds of visitors that access information pertaining to this item.

Nevertheless, for a cost of around $300, you would get a sturdy box that contains the AA batteries needed for operations as well as headphones and a connector cord to connect the headphones to any music source. There may also be an extension cord plus two adapter plugs that can be used on airlines or for the home stereo system and the plugs being gold plated do add a touch of class. The whole thing comes with a semi-hardsided as well as reasonably sized carry case that has loops for straps that are also included.

The headphones have ear cups that rotate a full 90 degrees that makes it possible for them to lie flat and not take much space and weigh only seven ounces. They do not have over-the-ear design and have best noise reducing capabilities because over-the-ear design causes a physical barrier. This results in passively reduced external sounds and is better than the on-the-ear design. This is because the over-the-ear design is preferred by most users, specifically because it is more comfortable over longer periods of use.

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