The Benefits of BT Baby Monitors by Kausik Dutta
The technology behind baby monitors has slowly gained momentum and there area number of available options for parents. From static-filled, audio-only baby monitors to BT Baby Monitors with temperature display, a two-way radio intercom, and video, baby monitors have come a long way. ... Benefits of BT Baby Monitors include: • Digital sound clarity without interference, ensuring that you hear every gurgle, cough, sniffle or cry of your baby; • Your choice of five lullabies that will sing your baby to sleep (available only with BT Baby Monitor Plus); • Remote control of nightlight,...

Help, I Need a New HDTV! (Part 3 of 5) by Brett Griffin
Feeling overwhelmed in selecting a new TV? With all the choices these days, you may feel like, “Where do I start?!” In part 3 of our 5 part article, we the discuss what HDTV is. HDTV stands for High Definition TV. Clarity and detail are clear and crisp and truly unmatched. ... The TV creates the picture from top to bottom in one pass and produces a better picture on newer technology TVs. ... Interlaced (“I”) is most common method of creating a TV picture. ... Progressive scan (“P”) is the newer method of creating a TV picture.

Time For A New Television? by Julia Hall
The Super Bowl is on the horizon; the playoffs are in full swing, and what better time than now to look at some of the new big screen televisions that are on the market now to complement your satellite dish subscription? If those big Plasma televisions are too much for your budget right now, you... The Sony KDS-R50XBR1 I checked out incorporates their SXRD (Silicon Crystal Reflective Display) technology. ... The Panasonic PT-52LCX65 utilizes LCD technology. ... There are some good models out now and you will pay less than half for a comparably sized plasma.

Wireless Connectivity and You by Nathan Kartchner
As computer connectivity continues to evolve, there is a definite push towards wireless. The idea of wireless connectivity is not new. IrDA, or infrared wireless communication has been around for a while. IrDA uses pulsed infrared light waves to provide wireless connectivity to printers, cell... Other possible uses include running VGA signals to a ceiling-mounted projector or transmitting graphics to a wall mounted LCD or plasma advertising display. ... Obviously, wireless technology is still in its infant state, but as the technology continues to mature, the possibilities are endless.

What Television Shoppers Need to Know by Andrew Gates
With all the changes in technology and program content, buying a tv set is not as simple as it once was. While it is easy to be tempted to buy the one that looks prettiest in the advertisement or on the showroom floor, it's not always the best fit for your circumstances. ... Plasma or LCD While there are still quality CRT televisions (tube style) being manufactured, the current television technology being pursued by manufacturers is Plasma High Definition or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). ... If you are looking at an LCD or Plasma screen, this is already flat, but with picture tube...

DVD Projector Rentals by Marcus Peterson
DVD is a type of optical storage technology. Digital form of storage has completely replaced magnetic storage media like floppy disks. DVD is the acronym of Digital Versatile Disk and is better than CD in terms of audio and video quality. It is versatile and can be played in DVD players and... The output can be fed into high resolution plasma and LCD displays. ... They also come with IR remote controls and laser pointers. ... These have to be carefully chosen. ... Some of the branded names available for rental come from 3M, Canon, BenQ and InFocus.

A Peek Into the Near Future of Electronics Technology by Terry Mitchell
How long do you think DVDs have around? 20 years? 10 years? Actually, they have only been around for about seven years, but it seems like they have been around much longer. Many of us can hardly remember life before DVDs. That can be attributed to how rapidly we can become acclimated to some... Flat panel TVs, on the other hand, utilize either liquid crystal display (LCD) or plasma technology instead of the old CRT technology and are generally just a few inches thick. ... LCD is generally used for flat panel TVs with a display of less than 30 inches and usually has a brighter picture and...

Basic Technology History by Tyler D Falls
Online Technology Source Computers: First Computer Invented: Most people when they think of first computer invented they think Bill Gates. This, however, is not true, for the computer was invented long before Bill Gates was around. Bill Gates only revolutionized the computer, buy... In January of 1982, Microsoft's Kazuhiko Nishi and Bill Gates begin discussions on designing a portable computer, based on using a new liquid crystal display or LCD screen. ... It was the Epson HX-20, a battery powered portable computer, with a 20-character by 4 line LCD display and a built-in printer...

Cheap Laptops: Are They Worth The Money? by Titus Hoskins
Remember last year when a sale featuring laptops priced at $500 caused a stampede in one store. What a difference a year makes! Laptop prices have been steadily dropping, falling below those stampede prices in some cases. As productions costs come down and the marketplace is flooded with all... When one technology is replaced with another you can usually find some nice discounts and cheap prices. ... Look at the processing speed, look at the amount of RAM, look at the graphics and visuals/display, try out the feel and touch of the keyboard and touchpad -- do they meet or perform to your...

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Computer or Laptop? by John Beagle
Pentium 4 desktop computers generally rent for less per unit than notebook and laptop computers. Costs vary by length of time, location, specification and product availability. Monthly computer rentals cost less per day than daily rentals. Length of Time Many computer rental companies charge a... New product innovations such as 82” plasma flat screen displays, and dual core processors, are available for rent. ... If you are still using an old notebook to run your PowerPoint presentation, consider stepping up to the most modern technology with products from computer rental firms.