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.

A Guide To Displays by Jimmy Sturo
Displays are made to showcase all kinds of artifacts, products, magazines and showpieces. The purpose of various types of displays is to make a sellable product more attractive and draw attention of potential customers. There are several types of displays: visual displays, LCD displays, glass... Ionized gas is very light, and is broadly used in the making of flat-panel TVs. ... A plasma display is one of the most attractive displays at present. ... They are made by thousands of tiny tubes filled by ionized gas in a plasma state.

How to Purchase a Flat Panel TV by Philip Liu
When purchasing a flat panel TV, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here, we’ve listed a number of considerations for you to evaluate. High Definition Upgradeable or HDTV-Ready If you see either of these terms used when deciding to purchase a flat screen TV, it means that the TV is... 16:9 Aspect Ratio Unlike conventional televisions, new plasma, LCD and rear-projection televisions most likely have a wide, rectangular screen that is very similar to the shape of a movie screen. ... Inputs “Inputs” refer to how related audio/visual components connect to your plasma, LCD or...

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). ... Many independent reviewers believe that manufacture's specifications of Plasma tv is not...

Projector Screen Rentals by Marcus Peterson
Projector screens are used to project data and video. Screens can be made of material such as the conventional cloth materials like bedsheets, tarp and synthetic material. For informal occasions such as outdoor residential movies, the former are used. ... The width of the screen is half the length of the projector from the screen; i.e. ... Alternatively, screens can be chosen according to the distance of the projector from the screen. ... Projector screens are measured by the diagonal distance of the image needed.

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. ... A digital signage solution can interface with the hotel's existing sales and event management programs,...

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. ... 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 can be created. ... SED is similiar to CRT with the light emission theory, and the manufacturers claim the dynamic color can be...

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. ... Plasma is generally used for flat panel TVs with a display of more than 30 inches and has a better color range than LCD.

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... Plasma TV LCD Panel TV DLP Rear Projection TV Video Projectors Surround Sound Audio Systems Speakers DVD / CD / VCR Players Accessories and Furniture Satellite Television Media Center HTPCs First Television Invented: The first signs of a tele date back to the 1862 when Abbe Giovanna...