HD Projectors

By Dave Smith

For the very best in home cinema entertainment, the only way to go is with HD digital projectors. This would have cost alot of money a few years ago. In todays market however HD projectors can be found at similar prices to LCD HD tvs.

They offer utterly amazing quality and feeling whether used for presentations or even more popularly for home entertainment. They produce an amazing feeling and experience when watching movies and films or even playing console games i.e playstation 3. On such a large screen with such amazing quality is awesome.

A few things to consider before purchasing a HD digital projector are firstly, whether you have a sufficiently sized room. Most importantly is the ambience control you will have, This refers to the amount of light that is allowed in. Rooms with large windows or several doors will allow in light that will need to be controlled. HD projectors must be used in dark or dimly lit rooms to ensure you get the very best quality from them. Also although not vital it is strongly recommended that when using HD digital projectors you also use a screen.

Consider the inputs that a HD projector has and what inputs you need whether it is to connect a Laptop/PC, DVD player, or Cable or Satellite. Many HD projectors come with multiple different inputs which will allow a variety of devices to be used . All HD projector come with remote controls so its worth considering what you will mostly be using it for and finding remotes that can support this.

HD projectors are available in either portable or ceiling mounted. Both offer their own benefits. Portable projectors alllow you to easily transport them from place to place, whilst ceiling mounted are much prefered for home cinema as they do not take up floor space and also only have to be setup a first time for optimum viewing.

You should consider having a descent surround sound system when using HD projectors for home cinema. The sound adds so much to the cinema experience that it would be ashame to go through all the effort of purchasing and setting up a HD projector and spoiling the effect with a lame sound.

In recent years High Definition projectors have come a long way in their ability to produce stunning images, offering brighter output and higher contrast ratios whilst at the same time lowering the cost.

HD projectors are clearly the best choice providing you have the sufficient space and ambience control. - 31846

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Cheap Home Theater: How to Upgrade Without Spending Much

By Pagan Moore

When we think of a home theater system, we would always equate them with thousands of bucks. Much more, the prices of the different technologies like television sets and more are becoming pricey and definitely evolve rapidly. With its pace, obviously not all people can keep up with it. Most especially families and individuals who can't shell out that much.

If you really desired that certain home make over, but unfortunately do not have much to spare, do not worry. There are practical ways in which you can have that home theater system that you desire without spending a fortune. Much more you can even get that coveted system make over and upgrade for very reasonable prices. Here are the things you can safely do and can absolutely make drastic changes in your entertainment area.

* Recycle. This is the cheapest thing you can do for your home theater system. For example, you can turn your old speakers into your CD or DVD storage. You can simply pop it out open on one side and build some divisions giving it space. You actually do not need any carpentry skills for the things are basic and simple to make. Much more you can recycle old televisions and perform multiple-view setup catering to more than one television on the sides. Your system will not only look cool, but you can certainly save lots of money to begin with.

* Build your own. Using your creativity and building your own system infrastructure is also a good way to save money. A good example is building your own mounts. For one you can build one for your speakers as to where you would strategically place them. A piece of wood or a good platform will do and securely fasten them into the wall. You can even opt to paint the mount to coincide with the speakers color. You can actually save more than $20 for the speaker brackets. How much more of the different mounts your home theater system will have.

* Clean and tidy. If you already have an existing system, keeping it in good working condition can definitely extend the life of your equipment. The dust and dirt can degrade the performance of your system. Without proper maintenance and cleaning, these will be accumulated blocking important circuits. Then without you know it, your entire system will no longer work. Repairs are in fact expensive, especially dependent on the system. So, to save time and money for the repairs, it would be best to clean and do fine tuning now.

The aforementioned basic economic procedures to update and improve your home theater system are suggested. You really need not spend much for your desired home theater system. What is needed is just your own creative juices and productivity in doing these stuffs. Much more, in order to save more for home theater system better maintain each to keep the equipments prime. - 31846

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The Xtreamer HD 1080p Netword Streamer & Media Player

By Anna Richardson

Enter into a new era of digital media players with the Xtreamer 1080P HD media player and network streamer. Released just in time for the holiday season of 2009, the Xtreamer comes loaded with all the features that you desire, and new features like iPhone remote control compatibility, that lets you control your Xtreamer with your iPhone. Stream your video with full HD 1080p, TrueHD from Dolby Digital, and also DTS sound. Google movie jukebox comes standard as the graphic user interface allowing you to easily sort your movies. The Xtreamer HD is the first player to offer Blu-Ray ISO support. This network streamer is jampacked and is way ahead of its competition when it comes to features. All in all, I rate this player as a must have.

The Xtreamer is fairly impressive, and comes with a wide range of compatibility with all sorts of the video formats, and different codecs for audio playback. There aren't too many files, and file formats that the Xtreamer can't play. The Xtreamer HD 1080P solves a problem that is a complaint about some of the other digital media players, in that it utilizes Google's movie and music jukebox programs for user navigation and graphic user interface. Truly one of the most important additions to the Xtreamer HD, is the ability to play BluRay ISO files, since the price of BluRay players and BluRay movies have dropped dramatically.

On the go all the time, or just want the ability to access your network, the Xtreamer is compatible with and comes with iPhone remote control which allows the Xtreamer to be controlled by the iPhone or any mobile phone with web browsing capabilities. Sound as clear as it comes with the support for Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD down mixing and also DTS-HD Master Audio. Hear every detail and get the full capailities of you Bluray player with up to 7.1 audio channels output supported through the HDMI output or the Digital Optical Output.

If you are so inclined, the Xtreamer HD 1080P can be either hardwired to the ethernet port of your home network or you can purchase an optional wireless WiFi adapter that will allow you to connect wirelessly to your home network. No matter which way you choose, wired or wireless, you can enjoy browsing through the menu system that is available in HD. There are also multiple supports for online live TV streams, like CNN and ESPN for example. Another must-have feature for today's digital media players, is the ability to install an internal HDD, giving you more storage room and expanded features. You can install a 2.5 inch SATA hard drive in the Xtreamer giving you maximum portability by storing your home media directly on the device. The Xtreamer is Windows 7 compatible, and it offers multilingual support. Here are some of the other features of the Xtreamer HD:

Audio/Video Outputs - HDMI v1.3a (up to 1080p), Composite Video, Stereo Analog Audio, S/PDIF Optical Digital Audio Video Files and Codecs - MPEG1/2/4 Elementary (M1V, M2V, M4V), MPEG1/2 PS (M2P, MPG), MPEG2 Transport Stream (TS, TP, TRP, M2T, M2TS, MTS), VOB, AVI, ASF, WMV, Matroska (MKV), AVC HD, MOV (H.264), MP4, RMP4, FLV - Flash Video; Codecs - XVID SD/HD, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MP@HL, MPEG-4.2, ASP@L5, 720p, 1-point GMC, WMV9, MP@HL, H.264, BP@L3, MP@L4.0, HP@L4.0, HP@L4.1, VC-1, MP@HL, AP@L3. Audio Files and Codecs - o AAC, M4A, MPEG audio (MP1, MP2, MP3, MPA), WAV, WMA, FLAC, OGG; Audio codecs - Dolby Digital, DTS (DTS DownMix Supported), WMA, WMA Pro, AAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, LPCM, FLAC, Vorbis Realtek 128X Chipset (Special Edition) Connectivity - WIFI, UPnP, SSDP, UPnP AV, NTFS Web Stuff - Video : Picasa, Yahoo Video, CNN, NBC Today, CBS Face the Nation; Audio : Live365 Radio, iPodcast, Radiobox, ABC News, BBC Podcast, CNN News , Indiefeed, Jamendo; Photo : Picasaweb; RSS feed : Yahoo! Weather, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Xchange, MSNBC News Interfaces - 1x USB 2.0 slave, 2x USB 2.0 host, Internal SATA (Internal HDD not included) Network - Ethernet 10/100, Optional Xtreamer Wireless N USB 2.0 WiFi Adapter / Antenna - 31846

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Hdmi Cables: Are They Right For You?

By Jeremy Pabloccis

If you are anything like me then you are wondering what HDMI cables are used for and what they mean and pretty much just everything about them. I am here to tell you that they are more simple than you think they are. They pretty much take the place of a cable that is probably hooked to your television right now. The cable that is red, green and blue, in some cases they are red, white and yellow.

Now that we got that over with. An HDMI cable is for you to have better sound quality and better picture quality through your television. If you do not have a plasma television, I am not saying that this cable will make it look like one. I am simply stating that it will make your television quite a bit better than it is now.

Let me clear this up real quick, an HDMI cable will not work on all televisions and all devices. The HDMI cables did not even come out until two thousand and three and they have just recently become pretty popular. If you have a television that looks like one you bought back when televisions were first invented then you probably need to upgrade to something better before you try using an HDMI cable because there is no place to stick the cable in a television that is this old.

I had always heard that HDMI cables were very cool and that they make your television very clear. I wondered if my television could be hooked to one and I soon found out that it qualified! So I also found out that they can make my sound better and I did notice this after hooking one up.

This cable is good because it makes your sound quality and picture a lot clearer and not only that but it also will help to prevent all the clutter that you have from other cables that are hanging around. An HDMI will replace more than just one cable and then it wont look like you have a big cluster of cables and wires coming out of the back of your entertainment system.

When you use a regular hook up to your television through a DVD player it can distort your image because it has to travel through your cable twice. This in turn makes it more distorted, where an HDMI cable will only travel through one time. What is it that travels through, you ask? They say the digital video and sounds have to be converted into analog to travel through a cable.

When buying a device that you want to hook up with HDMI it is important to get one that has three hook ups. For instance you need a television with a minimum of three because then you can hook up three different devices to your television and this will prevent you from having to switch the cable every single time you need to use a different device.

If you have a television that you can hook up to your DVD player and they both have an HDMI cable input, then you should give it a try. I am not someone who conforms with anything and I can say that I was happy that I conformed with this because it made this so much better and the price was steep but it was so worth it. IF your looking to go with an HDMI then you can find them online or at some local department stores. - 31846

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Useful Information About Your Projector Lamp Life

By Jong Hun

In order to make your projector lamp reach the maximum length in life span there are few tips that you should know as a user.

In order to correctly manipulate the projector lamp you need a piece of textile cloth or a pair of textile gloves. The lamp must never be touched with the fingers so it is always wise to manipulate the lamps components using a pair of textile gloves. The prints that remain on the glass of the lamp can cause the rising of the temperature in those areas and on the long term can significantly reduce the duration of the lamps functioning.

Another preventive measure is clearing the projectors filters. The dirty filters are blocking the air flow and cause the overheating of the lamp reducing the functioning period. In case of a replacement using the warranty certificate, the producer will test the lamp to see if the damage has occurred due to the overheating from filter clogging. If the test proves that that was the case the warranty is annulled. That is why it is very important to let the airflow around the projector as free as possible.

If you wish to introduce a new bulb in the existing lighting module of the lamp, make sure that the terminals are very tightly closed because the ceramic block can crack and that may cause ruptures that are reducing considerably the electronic isolation of the lamp.

On the other hand if the terminals are loose the risk of an electric arc to be produced is very high and this will cause the malfunction of the lamps source of power or even of the lamp itself.

Always use the remote control when stopping the projector. If you unplug the device without stopping it first the projector will invariably enter the cooling mode when the image is stopped and the fan will accelerate the cooling of the lamp in a controlled mode. The temperature of the lamp during operating mode is 1,000 C. Unplugging the lamp without letting it first passing through the off mode will cause the unequal cooling of the lamps glass which can cause the cracking of the glass and the premature malfunction of the lamp. - 31846

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Logitech Computer Speakers x240 - The 101 On Logitech Speakers For Your Computer

By Jessica Lauren

Looking for some good speakers to play your itunes? Let's take a look at the Logitech Computer Speakers x240. Is this speaker system worth it's price and does it give you the sound that you require for your needs? Let's take a closer look and then you can make an informed decision on whether the logitech computer speakers x240 s are right for you.

Since these speakers are on the lower end of cost it may draw many people to take a second look when you are going down the list of speakers. You do not want to get cheap speakers if they are not all that they should be though do you? Thankfully however these speakers do put out some good sound and can enhance you listening experience. The 5 star reviews have me ready to go with these speakers and your kids will like that the speakers are the ability to keep the neighbors up down the street.

There are some other great features that come with these speakers. One of my favorites is the integrated stowaway cradle. All you have to do is slide out the cradle on the control pod if you want to charge,sync or play your digital music player. The only con people found with this feature was the fact that it does not come with an Ipod. :( lol This control panel also has the headphone jack.

There is a separate volume control on the subwoofer unlike some other speakers. This can come in pretty handy if you like to tweak your sound. With my non tech savvy self I personally do not touch any of the setting on my speakers.

There is also a nice look to these speakers. The speakers are not big and bulky and they won't be getting in your way since their dimensions are a nice size :

Satellites: 6.9″ x 2.6″ x 3.8″

Subwoofer: 8.7″ x 5.9″ x 8.7″

The subwoofer is a 4 inch down firing subwoofer. Not totally sure what that means but since I found that info I figured someone might be more technical and know what it means.

All in all these speakers are a good buy. They offer a good sound and at a reasonable price and if you're on a budget - like myself - that's a good thing! You don't want to sacrifice your sound and entertainment experience but you don't want to kill your wallet. - 31846

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Plasma Or Projection TV's

By Tim Gorman

When you are setting up your home theater you need to decide on what is the best way for you to watch. Many people would not have anything other than a projector as it adds to the cinema theme as well as giving you a very good image as big as you want. But many others do not want to deal with projectors and screens and would rather have the convenience of a TV style screen that you just turn on and play the DVD in as you would in any other room but on a bigger screen.

If you are using a projector then it is a good idea to make sure that your room has good thick curtains so that you can block the light from the room. As the image is produced through a projected light then it is best to use a projector in a fairly dark room. With some of the latest projectors they have a light sensor so that if the light is too bright for the image then it brightens the light to make it stronger. You also have to set up a projector for the movie and put up the screen. But it does give you a really good sense of being at the cinema as well as a really good, large picture that is very high quality.

There are some really good plasma screens around now and the cost is dropping. But you still get the sense that you are watching TV. Although if you put it on the wall then it is a lot more like a real screen. Plasmas have an advantage over projectors if you have a small room, as they did not need any space to project an image.

Although plasma TV does not have the same movie theater aspect to it as a projector does it is very easy to use and does give you a very good image.

If you want ease of use and a great quality picture and are happy either to have a smaller screen, or you are able to pay for a very big one, then plasma might be best for you. But a projector can give you a really good quality image that is as big as you want and there are some very good projectors that are very cheap. But you also have to set up the screen as well as the projector whenever you want to see a movie. But whatever you choose it is always worth trying it out in the store so that you can see which is the best for you. - 31846

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