Review: Vizio VP322 High Definition Plasma Television
VIZIO’s new 32″ High Definition Plasma television, the VP322 is wrapped outside with a beautiful piano black bezel is an extremely inexpensive that has taken the flat-panel HDTV market both LCD and plasma.The Vizio VP322, which is currently the smallest plasma screen size available at 32 inches that offers natural color reproduction displaying more than 16 Million plasma colors and amazing 30,000:1 contrast ratio for blacker blacks and whiter whites.
The VP322 offers HD formats and an integrated standard and high definition NTSC/ATSC/clear QAM digital tuner including 1080i and 720P as well as afford the BEST color reproduction the way nature intended.The VIZIO VP322 Plasma HDTV’s features very fast response times of .001ms that helps in maximizing clarity of super fast action scenes and delivers a superior viewing angle of up to 178 degrees. VIZIO’s VP322 Plasma HDTV includes 3-HDMI (v1.3) Inputs, an RGB Input and HD Component Input for connecting home theater and gaming systems.The VP322 design comes with a variety of new articulating or flush style wall mount.
Review: Samsung LN32A450 LCD TV
Samsung LN32A450 is another favorite small-screen LCD and picture-quality winner by Samsung. This 32″ LN32A450 flat screen HDTV delivers solid black level performance and accurate color along with a remarkable 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio delivers an extraordinary picture comprised of vivid colors and outstanding quality challenging the rest of the 32-inch LCD pack.
The Samsung LN32A450 comes in stylish all-glossy-black exterior outclasses with hidden speakers and swivel stand. Inspite of a higher resolution such as 1080p the Samsung LN32A450 has a native resolution of 1,366×768, which is perfectly fine. The LN32A450 is featured with 6 ms the pixel response time which eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes, SAMSUNG’s DNle – Digital Natural Image engine to provide the sharpest and clearest images possiblewith the help of five image processors and a six-time density enhancer, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, hidden bottom speakers and HDMI-CEC.
Features:
* 720p HD Resolution
* Wide Color Enhancer
* 3 HDMI Inputs
* 6ms response time
Review: Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD
The next generation of Pioneer KURO’s series of high-definition plasma HDTV (Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD) stepped into the market.The Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD 50″ 1080p Plasma HDTV from Pioneer that will thrill your senses with breathtaking imagery and sounds.The Kuro PDP-5020FD high-definition 1080p you have ever seen before that produces unfathomable black levels .An awesome new GUI (Graphic User Interface) makes it the most extraordinary, beautiful and amazing 1080p plasma HDTV with resolution display in 16:9.
Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD is offering superb antireflective screen, the 2-Way TruBass speakers with SRS technology and powered subwoofer.Newly added dimension and vibrant color will change the way you see, hear and feel the world forever.The Kuro PDP-5020FD is featured with dejudder processing option,72Hz mode for 1080p/24 sources works well, streams photo, music, and video files over home network.The PDP-5020FD is equipped with flexible input options such as 4 HDMI ports, Component, Composite, S-Video, USB, Ethernet and even VGA for your PC. Apart from its best-in-class black levels and excellent all-around performance places the Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD is an expensive plasma TV.
Features:
* High Definition 1080p Resolution (1920 x 1080p)
* 50-Inch Diagonal Class / 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
* New Deeper Intense Blacks for Unmatched Contrast (5x the Previous Generation)
* New Thinner Cosmetic Design
* 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 Inputs
Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD Specifications:
General:
Product Type: 50 in Plasma TV
Combined with: Built-in network media player
Series: KURO
Digital Television Certification: HDTV
TV Tuner: 2x analog, 1x digital
Video Interface: HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
HDCP Compatible: Yes
Dimensions: With stand
Width: 48.4 in
Depth: 3.7 in
Height: 31.6 in
Weight: 86 lbs
Display:
Diagonal Size: 50 in – Widescreen
Technology: Plasma (PDP)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes: Full, Wide, Zoom, Cinema, Dot by Dot, Conventional 4:3
Display Menu Language: French, English, Spanish
Comb Filter: 3D digital
V-Chip Control: Yes
Color Temperature Control: Yes (High/Mid/Low)
Picture Adjustment: Optimum/Dynamic/Standard/Movie/Game/User
Additional Features: Gamma correction, Black level expander, Video noise reduction, 3:2 pull down compensation, 3:3 pull down compensation, Color Transient Improvement (CTI)
TV Tuner:
Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
Multi-channel Preview: Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Reception System: ATSC, NTSC, Clear-QAM
Stereo Reception System: MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP): Yes
dbx Noise Reduction: Yes
Digital TV Tuner:
Digital TV Tuner: QAM, ATSC
Video Features:
HDTV Ready: Yes
Input Video Formats: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Electronic Program Guide: TV Guide On Screen
Parental Channel Lock: Yes
Closed Caption Capability: Yes
Remote Control:
Remote Control: Remote control – Infrared
Supported Devices: TV
Features: Glow buttons
Audio System:
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Surround Mode: Yes
Sound Effects: SRS Focus, SRS TruBass
Audio Controls: Sound mode
Speakers Included: 2 speakers
Output Power / Total: 36 Watt
Additional Features: Detachable speakers
Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Detachable – 18 Watt
Driver Details: Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Woofer driver, Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Tweeter driver
Network & Internet Multimedia:
Functionality: Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
Connectivity: Wired
Connectivity Protocols: IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
Supported Audio Formats: AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Supported Video Formats: WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4
Supported Pictures Formats: BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF
Connections:
Connector Type: 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) – Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) – Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) – Rear, 2 x Speakers output ( Click-fit x 2 ) – Rear, 4 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Rear, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) – Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) – Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) – Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) – Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) – Side, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Side, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) – Rear
Stands & Mounts:
Stand Included: Yes
Stand Design: Tabletop
Power:
Power Device: Power supply – Internal
Review: Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U
Panasonic’s new 50″ plasma 1080p HDTV Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U with increased native contrast ratio, THX mode that can reproduces deep black levels and highly accurate color and offers relatively effective anti reflective screen and excellent uniformity with little false contouring.The Viera TH-50PZ800U is also featured with PC Input, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot, 4 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link HDAVI Control.
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U comes in styling with single-pane design along with great black-level performance and its the best-performing HDTVs available in market now a days.
Features:
* 1920 x 1080 Resolution
* 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks
* 5120 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction
* Viera LinK™ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control
* GalleryPlayer® allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U Specifications:
General:
Product Type: 50 in Plasma TV
Series: VIERA
Digital Television Certification: HDTV
TV Tuner: 1x analog, 1x digital
Video Interface: HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
PC Interface: VGA (HD-15)
Dimensions: With stand
Width: 50 in
Depth: 15.2 in
Height: 33.3 in
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Display:
Diagonal Size: 50 in – Widescreen
Technology: Plasma (PDP)
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Display Format: 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Total Pixels: 2,073,600
Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes: Full, Just, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
Max V-Sync Rate: 86 Hz
Max H-Sync Rate: 69 KHz
Display Menu Language: French, English, Spanish
Comb Filter: 3D-Y/C digital
V-Chip Control: Yes
Color Temperature Control: Yes
Additional Features: Game mode, X.v.Color, 3D Color Management, Video noise reduction, Contrast auto tracking system (CATS)
TV Tuner:
Analog TV Tuner: NTSC
Channel Coverage: UHF:2-69, Cable:1-135
Digital TV Tuner:
Digital TV Tuner: ATSC
Video Features:
HDTV Ready: Yes
Analog Video Input Signals: NTSC
Input Video Formats: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Supported Computer Resolutions: 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Closed Caption Capability: Yes
Memory Card Reader:
Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card
Remote Control:
Remote Control: Remote control – Infrared
Supported Devices: TV
Audio System:
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Surround Mode: Yes
Sound Effects: BBE, BBE ViVA HD3D
Speakers Included: Woofer, 2 speakers
Output Power / Total: 31 Watt
Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 2.5 Watt, 2 x Subwoofer – 13 Watt
Network & Internet Multimedia:
Functionality: Digital photo playback
Connections:
Connector Type: 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Front, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Front, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) – Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) – Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) – Rear
Slot Provided: 1 x SDHC Memory Card
Compliances:
Compliant Standards: ICES-003, FCC Class B certified
Power:
Power Device: Power supply – Internal
Power: AC 120 V
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 0.2 Watt
Power Consumption Operational: 692 Watt
Review: D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855
The D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 is a great dual-band devices.The DIR-855 is true dual-band that provides great throughput performance as compared to the Linksys WRT610N.The Duo technology in the DIR-855 supports dual-band (2.4GHz & 5GHz) wireless signals.The DIR-855 offers intuitive and responsive browser interface by using the 2.4GHz band and equipped with gigabit LAN and WAN.
The DIR-855 is a true HD wireless connection on the 5GHz band and network activity display offers quick access to a variety of network information which also supports separate wireless networks for guests to maintain your privacy. The D-Link DIR-855 comes in white color which can be easily setup but its quite expensive and bulky too.
D-Link Xtreme N Duo Media Router DIR-855 Specifications:
General:
Device Type: Wireless router
Form Factor: External
Width: 4.6 in
Depth: 7.6 in
Height: 1.2 in
Weight: 11.2 oz
Networking:
Form factor: External
Connectivity technology: Wired, Wireless
Integrated Switch: 4-port switch
Data link protocol: Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Switching protocol: Ethernet
Transport protocol: L2TP, PPTP, IPSec
Remote management protocol: HTTP
Features: NAT support, VPN passthrough, Firewall protection, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0)
Antenna:
Antenna Quantity: 3
Directivity: Omni-directional
Antenna: External detachable
Connectivity:
Interfaces: 4 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45, 1 x Network – Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T – RJ-45 ( WAN ), 1 x USB
Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type: 4 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T:RJ-45, 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T:RJ-45, 1 USB
Miscellaneous:
Cables (Details): 1 x Network cable
Compliant Standards: IC, FCC Class B certified
Encryption Algorithm: WPA, WPA2
Power:
Power Supply / Device: Power adapter External
Power Device: Power adapter – External
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s):
Cable(s) included: 1 Network cable External
Software / System Requirements:
Min Operating system: Apple MacOS X 10.4, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Review: Lenovo’s Thinkcentre A61e desktop
The Lenovo’s Thinkcentre A61e desktop runs on AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual core and AMD Sempron single core processors. The desktop weighs only eight pounds which has become the norm of the day in today’s shrinking work environments.The ThinkCentre® A61e series offers a blend of essential features and technology, including the Microsoft™ Windows™ Vista operating system. The system is quite reliable and offers quietness whether it is in the idle mode or when stretched to the maximum for peak performance.
A61e offering a quiet small size and is consistent with a light weight, highly energy-efficient desktop that cuts energy costs in significant ways. With this model Lenovo is committed to providing a range of eco-friendly, energy-efficient technology.The Lenovo’s ThinkCentre A61e desktop is now available in India for a price of Rs.15,800.
Specification
Hardware
- Support for up to 4 GB of DDR2 SDRAM
- Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
- 48x-32x-48x-16x max combination drive (select models)
- 16x max DVD-ROM drive (select models)
- DVD Recordable (select models)
- Standard audio onboard
- Serial ATA HDD
- Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
- Six USB 2.0 ports — two front and four rear for easy connection of peripherals
- Mouse, keyboard, and VGA monitor ports
- Line-out, line-in, microphone audio jack-in, and headphone-out ports
Mechanical specifications
- Width: 275 mm (10.83 in)
- Depth: 242 mm (9.53 in)
- Height: 81 mm (3.19 in)
- Weight: 3.27 kg (7.2 lb) (minimum configuration)
- Weight: 3.72 kg (8.2 lb) (maximum configuration)
Electrical power specifications
- Low Range 100 to 127 (nominal) V ac; 50 to 60 Hz;
- High Range 200 to 240 (nominal) V ac; 50 to 60 Hz;
- Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximate):
- Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.05 kVA
- Maximum configuration: 0.12 kVA
Benefits of the ThinkCentre A61e systems
- Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP Professional preloads (selected models)
- Excellent performance and room for growth:
- High performance AMD processors
- Outstanding 2D/3D graphics performance for demanding graphics applications
- Support for Serial ATA devices
- Innovative toolless mechanical design for easy upgrades and service support
- ThinkVantage technologies that can help:
- Make computing simpler
- Lower your total cost
- Increase PC availability and control
Review: Samsung YP-P2
The YP-P2 is one such product. For which everyone was waiting for Samsung to launch for a long time. The YP-P2 comes with a 3-inch LCD screen, capable of displaying 30 fps in 16:9 aspect ratio. The screen is highly reflective.
The player supports pairing with mobile phones, so as to take calls having a mic to talk into.
The player offers plenty of music options.The player can play MP3, WMA and OGG (UMS only) in music, and SVI and WMV in videos.
The sound quality is good; but the earphones are rubbish. It also has FM, which is pretty decent.The battery life is not bad.It supports Bluetooth 2.0 and offers Hi-Speed USB data transfer.It comes with the accessories such as Stand, Earphone, USB cable.
The player provides the additional features like Viewing photos through Bluetooth,Touch screen navigation, Text to speech, Speech to text.
General
Width: 3.9 in
Depth: 0.4 in
Product type : Digital player / radio
Height: 2 in
PC interface(s) supported: Bluetooth, Hi-Speed USB
Amplifier total output power: 44 mW
Weight: 3 oz
Color: Black
Available body colors: White, Red wine
Flash memory installed: 8 GB Integrated
Digital storage: None
Dimensions (W x D x H): 3.9 in x 0.4 in x 2 in
Voice recording capable: Yes
Included accessories: Stand, Earphone, USB cable
Software type: Drivers & Utilities, Samsung Media Studio
Radio
Tuner type: Digital Radio
Tuner bands: FM
Digital Player / Recorder
Digital player supported digital audio standards: MP3, WMA
Digital player additional features: JPEG photo playback
Video Playback Features
Video playback support: SVI, WMV
Still image format: JPEG
Battery
Battery: Lithium polymer Rechargeable Player battery
Mfr estimated battery life: 30 hour(s)
Battery Life Details: MP3 playback 30 hour(s), Video playback 5 hour(s)
Audio System
Sound output mode: Stereo
System Requirements
Peripheral / Interface devices: USB port
Min Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista
Built-in Display
Audio system built-in display: LCD
Diagonal size: 3 in
Resolution: 480 x 272
Backlight display: Yes
Features: Touch screen
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support: 1 year parts and labor warranty
Audio Features
Amplifier output channel qty: 2
Built-in clock: Digital clock
Water Resistant: No
CD System
Digital audio standards supported: MP3, WMA, Ogg
Review: Kameleon 8 universal remote
One For All Kameleon 8-in-1 and proclaims it to be the easiest remote you will ever use. This model of Kameleon series, and can control up to eight devices. This universal remote has created more choices for us.
The Kameleon impressesd as a sleek, good-looking device with the body having a brushed aluminum finish with a touch reflective material . The bottom strip has a horizontal row of four thin buttons, each of a different color ( green, red, blue and yellow). The central black strip separating the two screens has small white buttons for basic functions such as volume and navigation. The remote works on 4 (1.5V) batteries.
The screen of Kameleon lights up when you touch as it uses electroluminescent technology. It lights up on the slightest vibration.With the same screen size you can get different button icons as the arrays of buttons change according to the mode. With the use of inbuild setup, the Kameleon remote is easy to setup.
The Kameleon offers a good amount of control afforded by the device. You can set up everything from the time the screen stays on after use, to the way it is activated. This remote on a stretch 8 remote controlled device at a time and is able to give 256 instructions to them.
John M. R. Kneuer resigning as digital TV transition chief
The lawmakers have been sweating the fact that not a whole lot of Americans are truly informed about the quickly approaching 2009 digital TV cutover, and now it seems the effort to spread the word will be led by someone new. John Kneuer, the current head, will be stepping down this month “to pursue new opportunities,” leaving the role of administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. An agency spokesman did note that the resignation was Kneuer’s “own decision” and that his departure “would have no impact on the preparations for the transition. As it stands, Meredith Baker, deputy assistant secretary, will be stepping in to cover his duties, but the White House should be nominating an official replacement soon enough.
Exact Audio Copy Review and Download
Exact Audio Copy is a CD audio grabber that supports SCSI as well as ATAPI CD-ROM drives. It features Jitter correction and 3 levels of extraction – Secure, Fast and Burst extraction methods. It uses the Windows Audio Compression Manager for direct compression and offers additional support for the BladeEnc DLL. Additional features include Batch compression and decompression, detection of silence in pre-track gaps, filename editing with local and remote CDDB database and cdplayer.ini support as well as ID3 tagging.
It is a CD ripper that aims for perfect accuracy when grabbing audio tracks from CDs. When first running the tool, you can pick the CD-ROM drive and install the Lame MP3 coder to enable ripping directly to MP3 files. The program checks the damaged bits again and again to ensure it sound right in the grabbed file. It also lets you test the tracks beforehand and shows you a report on each track, so that you know what to expect. The program is quite slow in grabbing tracks, but if you have a particularly battered CD, it is definitely worth the time and trouble.
There’s also an option of making an image of an audio CD so that you could copy it later to a CD-R. It, as most CD rippers have, makes use of the free CDDB to get titles and artist names for each CD right.