Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Active 3D vs. Passive 3D TV



3D TV sells 3D display both active and passive. All contents current and future 3D can be viewed with both technologies. Display technology is not the source 3D Blu-ray, cable or satellite, including 3D content, or for streaming 3D content. All sources will work on both types of displays. Active and passive means needed glasses for use with the screen to show 3D content.

The glasses are also known as active glasses. The glasses are powered by a battery and sync with an infrared sensor (not remotely the same uses) on the TV. The glasses will quickly clog up the display of each of your eyes alternately. The shutter closes over the right eye, then the shutter closes before the left eye and the shutters will continue to block consideration of each eye alternately. Active glasses are specific to the manufacturer of the screen (the screen should use sunglasses).

Active 3D glasses

with the Active technology there is little effort in the production of added-screen TV, but the technology in active glasses that makes them expensive. It adds an extra effort in the 3D circuit necessary to obtain 3D data for the panel.

LG 47LD950 3D TV Glasses
 Passive 3D glasses

The passive glasses are also known as polarized glasses. These glasses do not have batteries. The screen displays a different image for each eye during the passive viewing of 3D content. Each eye takes a different image, because the lenses polarized lenses to block the vertical line of the screen. Polarized lenses from other manufacturers or movie theater to television to your work.

Passive 3D technology requires additional costs for the production of panels to 3D passive polarized filters can occur, the panel said. After these additional costs required in the panel for 3D glasses can be cheap.

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WD 73738 Mitsubishi 73-Inch 3D DLP HDTV Review



Mitsubishi WD-73738 73-Inch 3D DLP HDTV
Mitsubishi WD-73738 73-Inch 3D DLP HDTV
Brand : Mitsubishi Model : WD-73738

Overall Rating 5.0/5:


Technical
  • 73-inch DLP HDTV with intensely vivid 2D and fully immersive 3D viewing; StreamTV Internet Media access

  • Utilizes the same core DLP technology that powers the vast majority of 3D Cinemas

  • Smooth120 technology for more fluid, natural motion; EdgeEnhance technology for less distortion; stereo speakers (10w x 2)

  • Inputs: 3 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output

  • Measures 65.2 x 43.6 x 17.9 inches with stand; Energy Star 4.0 qualified

Description from manufactory

73-Inch 3D DLP Home Theater TV. A software update is necessary (expandable) for compatibility with the new 3D-source formats.

73-inch 1080p DLP HDTV Mitsubishi WD-73738 Home Theater uses the same basic technology, DLP, in the vast majority of 3D cinema is used. DLP technology is up to 1000 times faster than LCD technology - which offers a realistic, clear of experience in 2D and 3D. It comes with 3D visualization technology-ready and offers the best option to enjoy 3D content at home. It also includes Mitsubishi smooth 120Hz technology for smooth, natural images and smooth, fast moving and xvColor - a new industry standard for high definition color, which was developed by Mitsubishi). Other features include StreamTV Internet Media (with access to the location of the site VUDU HD movie and more), three HDMI inputs, stereo speakers 20 watts of power and Energy Star 4.0 qualification.  [...]


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Connections
  • HDMI (with CEC): 3

  • Component: 2

  • Composite A/V: 2 (shared with Component)

  • RF: 1

  • USB port: 1 (for updates and maintenance)

  • Digital audio output: 1 optical


Reviews

I replaced another Mitsubishi projector I owned for 10 years and I look around for LEDs, which studies the Internet on the TV, and I could not see spending $3000 to $4000 on a LED camera much smaller. I replaced the TV was a 65" and I decided I'm going a little bigger and I am so glad I did. It's great TV to look for a striking image. HI DEF looks great and is a very cool 3D blow you away. I went with glasses OPTOMA DLP Links 3D ZD101 and worked fine sitting 21 meters from the screen. There is no need for the package start of 3D/adapter Mitsubishi has updated the firmware to buy. This TV gives you your own theater. to buy it and regret it.


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    Panasonic VIERA TC-P65GT30 65-Inch 3D Plasma HDTV Review



    Panasonic VIERA TC-P65GT30 65-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
    Panasonic VIERA TC-P65GT30 65-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
    Brand : Panasonic Model : TC-P65GT30

    Overall Rating 4.0/5:


    Technical
    • Full HD 3D

    • Flush Design

    • Infinite Black 2 Panel

    • VIERA Connect Wi-Fi Ready

    Description from manufactory

    TC-P65ST30

    Enter the world of 3D. The GT30 series of VIERA Plasma Full HD 3D to create all the new experiences of vision that puts you inside the action and the creation of a new world of watching reality television with Panasonic VIERA TC-P65GT30 65-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV.

    VIERA incorporates a technology that analyzes the image information in environments both past and future, and creates an exact image of each additional. This eliminates the jerky effect seen in the movie, playback is smooth and natural. Distinctive tonal qualities and atmosphere of the film are preserved, and enjoy highly realistic 3D images.

    The world of IPTV, the attention on television, will begin for the pleasure of the whole family. Now you can enjoy intuitive remote while relaxing on the couch in the living room, with a wide range of content at your fingertips. In the near future, television will also be able to connect the camera to obtain tablets completely new forms of entertainment than ever an interconnector experienced. VIERA Link perform a variety of AV devices, you can use all using only the VIERA remote. Installation is easy, simply connect your compatible devices via HDMI cables together.  [...]



    Connections
    • HDMI: 4 (4 side)

    • Component (Y, PB, PR): RCA x 1 (lower)

    • Composite A/V: RCA x 1 (lower)

    • USB: 3

    • Wireless LAN Adaptor: Wi-fi Ready

    • Digital audio output: 1 (optical)


    Reviews 

    I just received this from a projection 60-Inch Sony SXRD Rear September The difference in image quality is improved dramatically. With this set, the image is sharper, the colors are natural scenes and dark in levels attract Setup amazing detail and contrast black. Very simple and lasted less than 30 minutes to turn the TV on the stand, connect it to my system and go through the initial setup. I have a little calibration, and the picture is very natural, with deep blacks and beautiful colors.

    Many users have complained about poor sound quality. Heard of my brief, I agree, but it does not matter if you have a separate sound system. If sound is important to you, would still be a surround sound system is simple, much better than the sound of the TV ..
    played with online applications. Youtube is a bit of pain, but the most remote oriented implementations I've seen and I smell Youtube. Lack of options on the screen and slow down the collection data are less satisfactory experience.

    Should establish a sort of web interface where you can connect your computer to the TV through the net and add the URL of the YouTube video. Please someone do that ! Pandora is very beautiful, and I think I'll use it often. One HDMI input also supports audio channel feedback, so if your receiver supports the CRA, you can mute the sound of Pandora and YouTube and other online applications (including Hulu and Netflix) return redirect to the receiver via HDMI. electrical connection very well, as I only need one HDMI cable to the receiver.

    Overall I am very pleased and impressed with this TV. I'm not really one plasma observed over several years, Panasonic has really raised the bar on image quality at this price.




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      Touch Screen Stylus - ipad, ipad pen


      Click here for more information       The Kensington Virtuoso Touch Screen Stylus and Pen (i.e., the Kensington 2nd Generation Stylus and Pen, as Amazon lists it), measures 5 1/8" from the stylus tip to the end (by my own measurements). This makes it nearly an inch longer than my BoxWave Capacitive iPad Stylus, which is 4 1/4" from stylus tip to the end (not including the part protruding from the end that allows the user to attach a short string to the BoxWave at the other end of which is a plug that can be stuck into the iPad audio out port). Please note that BoxWave now has a stylus on the market that is virtually identical in appearance and function to the Kensington Virtuoso, called the BoxWave Styra. I haven't tried one and that is not the BoxWave model I'm comparing the Virtuoso with. I have big hands (x-large size gloves, larger if available), and the extra 7/8" in length really makes a difference in stylus holding comfort. Plus, it enables me to move my fingers back further on the stylus so that my fingers are further from the iPad screen, which is especially useful when I am using the SketchPad Pro app.



      This is subjective, but it seems to me that the Kensington tip glides a bit more smoothly on the iPad screen than the BoxWave, but it also seems that I have to tap the screen a bit harder with the Kensington than I do with the BoxWave in order for the screen to respond.



      Both styli are equally slim, and while I prefer fat pens (e.g., Dr. Grip) for non-digital use, the slimness of the Kensington and BoxWave styli seem to make them easier to use on the iPad's smallish screen, at least for me. I've tried grips on these styli and while this felt comfortable, I did not like how it affected my visual experience of my hand over the iPad (I'm left-handed and like most lefties I have to hold my hand above whatever I'm writing or drawing on - paper or touch screen, meaning that my hand is already in a position that tends to block what I'm working on, so this is a factor that may not be an issue for right-handers).



      If I could only have one stylus, I'd choose the Kensington, because of it's longer length. That it has a built-in ballpoint is nice in that it's convenient, though the cap cannot be placed over the stylus end when the ballpoint is in use.



      Another plus to this type of pen (this would apply to the BoxWave Styra, which is also a stylus/ballpoint, but not to the BoxWave listed at Amazon as the "BoxWave Capacitive iPad Stylus"), is that the cap that covers the ballpoint and that has a clip on it rotates, whereas the standard BoxWave clip does not. This matters to me because I find it uncomfortable to use the stylus when the clip is resting against the part of my hand between my thumb and forefinger, and because the clip on the standard BoxWave (and I imagine on other styli that are not stylus/pen combos) does not rotate, this means that the user is always applying the same part of the stylus tip to the iPad screen. It may take a long time for the tip to begin to wear to the point that it interferes with the stylus's functionality, but having to use the tip in only one position is kind of like having to use a pencil eraser on only one edge so that it wears down unevenly. (A user on an iPad app forum reports that he literally wore a hole in the tip of his iPad stylus after heavy use over time.)



      Finally, I suggest that anyone considering this stylus check out the video review of it for which you can find a link (to YouTube) Kensington's page for the Virtuoso at their US website (Amazon deleted the link from this review, so you'll have to find it via a search).



      I should add that it's a very nice looking pen. I have a pen collection, mostly fountain pens, and for a cheap pen (compared to the kinds of pens collectors tend to collect), this pen is good quality and looks like it's good quality. The no-name brand ballpoint ink cartridge is the fat type, and in the video I mention above the reviewer (Josh Smith from Notebooks dot com) says that the cartridge can be replaced with "a standard Parker refill." Kensington 2nd Generation Apple iPad 1 and 2 / iPhone / iPod / Motorola Xoom Tablet / Galaxy / Blackberry Playbook Virtuoso Touch Screen Stylus and Pen (Black) Newest Model

      I use this pen with my ipad to take notes and do some sketches. I like that it's a little longer than other stylus pens. It has a reel pen feel to it rather than a short, difficult-to handle stylus. It looks nice and it very light. I definitely recommend.

      This is my first stylus, so I don't have much to compare it to, but as far as I can tell, it works great and the pen on the other side is useful ... for the few times that I need to use paper.



      What I like most about this stylus is when it's paired with the iPad 2 SmartCover. When moving around the office, I can stick the stylus to the side of the SmartCover and walk around without worrying about where I left the stylus. It relies on the magnets in the cover and since the stylus is steel it sticks to the cover.



      It's probably unintentional feature, but very handy. - Ipad - Ipad Pen - Ipad Stylus - Ipad Stylus Pen
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      Tuesday, 2 August 2011

      Iphone 4 Case - iphone 4, otterbox defender


      Click here for more information       I waited anxiously for Otterbox to release this case and ordered mine within minutes of receiving the "Defender Released" e-mail. I received the case on Friday and I must admit, it did not disappoint.



      First impressions: The case is of great quality and a lot of detail went into making it compatible with all the OEM "accessories". The holster is among the best I've seen for a phone of this size and works perfectly with the case.



      After carrying it for two days (and this is already my 3rd iPhone 4 case - I am rough on my phones): The case is without a doubt the most durable I've seen for the iPhone 4 and lives up to the reputation that Otterbox has built over the years.



      Cons: The case does add considerable bulk to the phone and may not be perfect for pocket carriers. It does include a holster which works great and can rotate for vertical or parallel carrying of the phone.





      Miscellaneous: I have no complaints really, but I am left to wonder if the silicone "flaps" that cover the earphone and USB plug-ins could have been a little more user-friendly. Sometimes they are frustrating to get back into their proper "closed" position.



      Edited one month after using: I am still extremely happy with the case. I have dropped my phones a few times already and though the case is starting to show signs the abuse I have provided it the phone still looks pristine! I opened up the case this morning to clean the phone etc and to my surprise there wasn't much to clean. With cases I've owned in the past I would have a forest of lint, dust etc. that would trap itself between the case and the phone. The Otterbox has minimized that debris!





      I am uploading several photos showing the difference between a "bare" iPhone 4 and an iPhone 4 in the Defender case so everyone can get an idea of how much "protection" and in turn "bulk" this case adds to the phone.



      Edited to add: Amazon removed my pictures when the placed the phone back in a "pre-order" status, I will re-upload them again once they allow. I'm not sure why they state "pre-order" when it should state "Back-ordered, will deliver in xx to xx weeks", but I digress. OtterBox Defender Case for iPhone 4 (White and Black, Fits AT&T iPhone)

      Otterbox defender for my iPhone 3Gs was the best thing I ever did for that phone! It fell into and was completely submerged in a 5 gallon pot of BBQ sauce - and rinsed off with the sprayer in the sink. Phone continued to operate flawlessly!



      As soon as I bought iPhone 4 - I immediately ordered an otterbox case for it. It took over a month to arrive and when it finally did - I could immediately tell it did not offer the same amount of protection as the Otterbox for the 3Gs.



      I'm constantly fighting the rubber covering -- if I pull it out of my pocket I have to push it back into place all the way around the phone.



      The screen protector is better -- the bubbles are gone from the previous version. I like that.



      The flaps that cover the charger port and headphone jack suck! They never stay in place and to get them to lock down is a pain. Debris can easily infiltrate into the case through these openings. I find that I have to take the phone completely out of the case and clean the phone and the case more often than I ever did with the other phone/otterbox.



      Maybe they were just in a hurry to get a case that would fit the quick arrival of iPhone4. I hope the case is revamped and the thought is completed. I really need and want the kind of protection and rugged durability that the other case provided for 3Gs.



      Regardless of what I hate about this case, it's still the BEST case that you can put on the new iPhone 4 if you're hard on your phone. Just wish it was better...

      **** 02/12 update: I bought an AT&T case to get one fast at a discount and it works fine until the price drops on the universal case. The Verizon silent mode button is partially covered so if you use silent mode a lot and have big fingers, you might want to wait or buy from the manufacturer. The headphone jack doesn't align quite right with my Verizon phone, but just open the silicone port. And now this is a genuine five star review. I really like this case. It is sturdy and protective, looks stylish, feels comfortably grippy and it was easy to install the phone. Box directions are minimal but Otterbox has a simple video that takes you through it. *****



      I just called Otterbox and a very nice lady in Customer Service says they have a universal design ready to fit both AT&T and Verizon phones, to be released 02/10/11. I suppose Amazon will have these as well. Hope they do all the same colors.



      Important to know because the Verizon iPhone has some ports and controls in a slightly different place than its AT&T sister and this case would not fit both phones.



      Just thought you should know. Glad I did some research before I bought this one. Yes, I know this isn't a real review but not everyone reads comments. At least I'm not one of those tiresome people who posts a one star review because something went wrong with the shipping. - Iphone 4 - Otterbox Defender - Case - Defender
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      History Of Video Games - history of video games, history


      Click here for more information       I've been playing video games for 20 years now. I began with the Atari, saw the market crash, grew up with Nintendo, and got caught up in the 90's proliferation of newer and hotter systems. I know a great deal about the industry, yet this book puts my knowledge to shame.



      Exhaustively researched and crammed ridiculously full of information, anecdotes, and hundreds of direct quotes from every walk of video game life, this book is worth more than one read-through. My copy is well-worn because I find it so easy to take with me on plane trips and just start reading through at random points. It's written in a very friendly, conversational tone and engages you with its prose. The book is extremely interesting because the author is clearly interested in the subject himself. He manages to get the kind of details and answer the type of questions you'd want to know, yet stays very thorough and accurate throughout.



      Loads of different subjects are covered, sometimes at great length: The bar where Pong was first tested. Nintendo's lawsuit against Galoob's Game Genie. Tengen illegally producing Nintendo games and the big N's forceful prosecution. The battles over Donkey Kong and Tetris. The founding of Electronic Arts. Sega's mid 90's dominance and slip of the cd based systems. The furor over Mortal Kombat. School shootings. I can't list enough, and I can't go on enough about it. This book is extremely comprehensive and covers the entire video game industry and all its major players chronologically from the 70s until the turn of the century. It's well-written, accurate (given all those direct insider quotes) and completely objective. One of the best things about it is the fact that it gives details of so many things from my video game youth, such as the first Nintendo commercials, as well as the good old days of parents rampaging through stores for a copy of the "low supply" games. Aside from interesting industry information, this book helped me reminisce.



      I've read "Game Over" (the only book comparable to this one on the subject, though it centers on Nintendo), "Phoenix, the Fall and Rise of Videogames, "Masters of Doom", and several other video game books. Honestly, this one still entertains me after four years. Though it ends at about the dawn of the PS2 and Xbox, it covers so much history and gives so many informative, interesting, and humorous stories that it really does deserve the title "Ultimate". Forgive me for not being more objective, but I must shrug and stick to my story. At 500 pages, and with such a wealth of information about so many familiar faces, companies, and games, I just find this to be the best book on the subject without question. Absolutely worth checking out for any video game player. The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokemon--The Story Behind the Craze That Touched Our Lives and Changed the World

      Combine Leonard Herman's accurate but dry Phoenix with the intimacy of David Sheff's Game Over and you've got The Ultimate History of Video Games, the best account of video game history to date. Numerous anecdotes from the people who made the games that made history--from Atari's Al Alcorn and Nolan Bushnell through to Square's Hironobu Sakaguchi and Sony's Kaz Hirai--give the book an personal, friendly tone. Gamers should note that this is a reprinted but noticably improved version of Kent's self-published The First Quarter, with a full index, more photographic examples, a more attractive layout, and the removal of all the confusing typos and minor errors (sadly, the original book's clever title was removed as well, but the amended facts are worth it). Ultimate History's conversational tone, broad scope, and authoritative direct quotes make it very compelling as a narrative but just as useful as a reference. Along with David Sheff's Game Over, it's an entertaining must-read for students of gaming history.

      This is really two books in one. The first half is a detailed history of the rise and fall of Atari. It is chock full of interesting details, and rightly focuses on the fascinating personalities who drove the company that did more than any other to take video games mainstream. The author's years of covering the industry and these people paid dividends in this section.By contrast, the second half of the book, which mainly covers the rise of Sega, Nintendo and Sony, feels rushed and is far less comprehensive. Many part felt like rewrites of news articles, rehashing history rather than bestowing new insights. I don't want to sound too harsh, because this is a good overview, but this section falls short compared with the high standards set by the Atari history.I also have a couple format quibbles. Many direct quotes are offset from the main text in bold. This is distracting. Some quotes simply repeat what had just been stated in regular text. I understand the need to back up assertions with quotes, but some of the comments are bland and don't really add anything. Other sections begin with quotes that are only tangentially related to the ensuing text, or were from speakers who don't make further appearances or whose comments are not elaborated on. Another complaint is the use of excerpted passages from contemporary news articles that don't give the source up front but force the reader to look up footnotes in the back. If a passage is important enough to offset from the main text, the reader should be told right away who wrote it and in what publication.Also, I thought the title was slightly misleading, since this is more a history of the video game *industry* rather than of video games themselves. A subtle distinction perhaps, but while there is background on certain titles, especially from the Atari years, I had expected more on actual games.Overall, the book is informative and interesting though I believe it falls short of its lofty claim of being an "ultimate" history. - History Of Video Games - Video Game Book - History - Computing History
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      Samsung UN60D8000 60-Inch 3D LED HDTV Review



      Samsung UN60D8000 60-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)
      Samsung UN60D8000 60-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)
      Brand : Samsung Model : UN60D8000

      Overall Rating 5.0/5:


      Technical
      • Full HD 1080p resolution

      • Auto Motion Plus 240Hz with Clear Motion Rate

      • Samsung Smart TV

      • Includes two pairs of 3D glasses

      Description from manufactory

      Samsung TV best advances the art of smart entertainment. For fans of television last, the amazing image quality and advanced connectivity is only the first step, the Samsung UN60D8000LED goes even further and added that one of the most innovative projects worldwide to the formula. The front bezel design Samsung is only 0.2 inch as thin as they come - a visual impression. More screen and less frame and this commanding 60 inches, you can enjoy the entire online world into your living room - Samsung Smart Web TV offers a wide range of applications and connectivity services over all of TV and Samsung Cinema quality 3D. technology provides an incredible depth and clarity of the movie titles and TV programs in 3D. 

      Samsung UN46D8000 3D

      Connect with added Samsung Smart TV for a wide range of entertainment options. Intelligent Features UN60D8000 Samsung Hub, a simple menu functions. Simply search for movies, shows, and video services via the Internet and on connected devices, surf the Web from your TV, chat with friends, and access to a variety of applications from d Application Samsung. Samsung Apps is a growing collection of applications designed specifically for television, connect to your favorite digital content such as videos, sports, games, social networks, and more. Associated with Web applications on Samsung Smart TV, you can show movies from Netflix or Blockbuster TV streams from Hulu, YouTube videos, sports information from ESPN Next Level, Music, Pandora, and see updates on Facebook or Twitter . The applications of interest to you now on your TV.  [...]

      Connections









      HDMI: 4 (version 1.4)
      Component Video (Y/PB/PR): 1
      Composite Video 2 (1 Shared With Componenent)
      PC Input: 1
      USB 2.0 Ports: 3
      Component Audio Input: 1
      PC Audio Input: 1
      Digital Audio Output: 1


      Reviews 

      One word - AWESOME. They do not have the best TV had a better image with the feature rich capabilities of this 60-inch Samsung TV LED! You Go Samsung! Even the remote rocks QWERTY keyboard!




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