What Is An LCD TV? by Julia Hall
In an LCD TV or "transmissive" display, a light source shines through a panel of liquid crystals in order to display an image. A white diffusion panel behind the LCD redirects and scatters the light evenly to provide a more uniform image than most competing technologies. ... An important difference between LCD technology and Plasma is that an LCD screen doesn't have a coating of phosphor dots; LCD TVs color is created through the use of filters. ... In most ways that really matter there isn't much difference between LCD TVs and Plasma TVs.

Digital Signage Solutions Help Improve Hotel Employee Productivity by Josh Coffman
Hotels typically lag behind other industries in terms of technology spending. Capital investment is directed toward adding better amenities or renovating the property in efforts to remain competitive or drive occupancy and ADR. Tech spending is on the rise, however, and one emerging area is... A digital signage network generally consists of large flat panel LCD or plasma displays that are driven by networked media players, which are customized, application-specific pcs. ... After it is printed out, they distribute copies to display cases located throughout the property.

Upcoming Entertainment Technologies by Nigel Wong
Hi-Fi technology has already come a long way, but now new technologies are emerging which will make what we think is high-tech now, old. These upcoming technologies are some that will change the way your hi-fi set will entertain you. HDMI: This single cable is capable of carrying HD Video AND... It is still twice as thick as a plasma TV however, but priced at $1200USD, it's something worth considering when you're going to buy a new TV. ... Because this is digital, it does however mean that no CRT TV's will be compatible with this product, but upcoming LCD and Plasma panels will.

Digital Signage Gets Closer to the Point of Purchase by Bob R
With today's technological advancement, businesses, advertisers, and marketers alike are all looking for new, attention grabbing, cost effective ways to advertise their products and catch the eye of potential customers. Digital Signs provide this unique attention grabbing form of advertising. ... These ads can be displayed on any digital screens including plasma televisions, electronic billboards, projection screens, or other new forms of digital presentation such as the Organic light emitting diode (OLED) screens that are cheaper than the liquid crystal display (LCD) screens.

SED is Coming by Dale Davidson
One of the bigger challenges facing display manufacturers is to develop a picture with the same warm characteristics as Cathode Ray Tube, but with far less weight and size. The disadvantage of CRT, however is the size, weight and power consumption. The focus has now shifted to flat panels. ... Canon and Toshiba are about to introduce a new display technology called SED or Surface-conduction Electron-emitter Display. ... Power consumption is claimed to be one third that of PDP and LCD's. ... Since no deflection of beam is required, screens of more than 40 inches and only centimetres thick...

Computer Projector Rentals: A Guide by Marcus Peterson
Any meeting or conference requires a computer to handle inputs like data, graphics, video and audio. Computer as a multimedia application has properties comparable to standalone players for VCD or DVD. With the integration of IT and the Internet into the audio visual industry, computers have... For large gatherings, a flat screen display or a plasma monitor with 50” monitor may be used. ... The important factors an event manager must consider before choosing the a/v system are the room size, lighting conditions, the inputs that will be displayed, the resolution and clarity of the visual...

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. ... Interlaced (“I”) is most common method of creating a TV picture. ... The TV creates the picture from top to bottom in one pass and produces a better picture on newer technology TVs. ... Progressive scan (“P”) is the newer method of creating a TV picture.

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,...

Computer Projector Rentals by Eric Morris
Computer projectors have become indispensable for company presentations. The audio-visual impact alone really drives a difficult point home. Most computer renting companies also provide computer projectors. However renting a computer projector can be complex as projectors are custom-designed for... LCD screen would also Plasma monitors would suffice if the assembly will be small. ... The size of the monitor would also depend on the size of the room and how far the people are going to sit from the display.

HDMI, DVI and Component Cables Explained by Jeff Su
Background: As the HDTV market continues to heat up, consumers are in need of being educated on the latest technology in order to make intelligent purchasing decisions. There are a plethora of articles explaining the technical pros and cons of the 3 dominant HDTV display technologies namely:... HDMI, like DVI, is ALL-digital therefore picture quality is “perfect” from source to display. ... Unlike analog component cables the DVI interface transports the original digitized R,G, B video signals from the HD source to the HD display.