LCD TV or Plasma TV

LCD TV or Plasma TV - Which Is Better?

What are the inherent differences between a Plasma screen TV and an LCD screen?

A plasma screen is based similar to a fluorescent light bulb where the image displays make up of cells. The images consist of pixels and they display images using a combination of colors.

LCD uses a completely different technology compared to the typical plasma screen. It consists of 2 layers of transparent material. One of them is polarized while the other is coated with a special polymer that binds together sets of liquid crystals and they depend on an external light source, unlike the Plasma screen, to produce sparkling images.

Basically, plasma screens are larger, have deeper colors and are more accurate in terms of color and saturation. They are also better at tracking pictures (not as prone to lag). However, they are actually more susceptible to the burn-in of static images and generate more heat in general. There are also screening altitude problems - especially when you place them at higher altitudes. Prolonged usage of plasma screens also causes them to burn out quickly.

LCD on the other hand has no burn-in problems. They are also able to run at cooler temperatures and are not as prone to altitude problems compared to Plasma screens. The images are also considerably brighter compared to plasma screens. LCD screens are has more lag problems compared to its counterpart.

At the end of the day, regardless of whether you choose a Plasma screen or an LCD screen, the best option is to see which of these screens fall within your budget because you have to factor in maintenance costs as well.

APPLE IPOD TOUCH

APPLE IPOD TOUCH 16GB BLACK

Safari

iPod touch is the only iPod with wireless access to the web. Safari is built in, so you see websites the way they were designed to be seen. Search the web using the touchscreen keyboard. Zoom in and out by tapping the Multi-Touch touchscreen display. Switch between portrait and landscape view, depending on how you hold your iPod touch. Sync your bookmarks. Better yet, add them to your Home screen. iPod touch can automatically create a Web Clip on your Home screen from any of your favorite websites. So just one tap takes you directly there.

Technology Explained

Technology explained
Let’s make the right connection!
These days there are more and more components on the market, such as DVD home cinema systems, DVD recorders and more recently the brand new generation of gaming consoles for the ultimate in home entertainment. To get the best out of your systems its important for you to understand the latest advancements in connectivity and the new technology available through your TV.

Multiple HDMI Connections
HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface and allows you to get the very best out of High Definition pictures and sound. Choosing three HDMI connections means that you can connect to SKY HD, and HDMI DVD player and a games console simultaneously. With this in mind you may choose to purchase an HDMI CEC. This is a Consumer Electronic Control that allows you to control all of your components through one TV remote control. It is preferable, when using this system to use same brand product, however, mixed brand products can still be controlled by a single remote on a basic level.

100HZ Technology
100Hz is the perfect choice when viewing sports of fast action movies. When you consider that your average television displays at only 50Hz it’s easy to see why the picture can judder, especially when it is slowed down. With 100Hz and extra frame is added which is an average of the frame either side of it, these frames are then added back to the real time footages creating a clear, judder and blur free motion, essential when you are looking for perfection in fast moving TV.

Other Technology
With today’s Techno terms it can be very easy to become totally confused as to what else to buy when you are considering upgrading to a TV, Home Cinema system and DVD. Let’s look at a few examples, why for instance would you want to by a Component lead? Well, this lead will produce a better analogue picture from your DVD player than using a standard lead. Choosing a TV with DV input means you can add a digital devise such as a video camera and then record from that devise straight onto a DVD. S-video is a high quality analogue video connection cable and a scart lead is an Analogue connector that transfers pictures and sound to your TV.

Some other terms
Aspect ratio is the ratio of image width to image height. Auto tuning will automatically tune in aerial received channels. A digital Comb Filter will separate combined colour and black and white picture information resulting in a much sharper picture. Progressive scan is where all horizontal lines of the frame are shown in one go, this method delivers a superior picture from a DVD or video player. Especially useful for a household of different televisual tastes is the Picture in Picture system which allows programmes from different inputs to be viewed simultaneously, one on the full screen and one in a smaller window, so now you can watch the match and your favourite soap at the same time!

A few final terms
Dolby digital 5.1 allows you to hear all five channels of sound via a home cinema system for a true surround sound effect. Fastext is an updated version of teletext that uses coloured keys on a remote as short cuts to the pages. Freeview is a free digital service of 41 channels that you can view via an integrated digital television or a separate set top box. And Finally HDTV is High Definition television broadcasting that provides exceptional picture quality and true surround sound.

We hope that this has helped you find your way around some of today’s technology. Now all you have to do is choose your system and sit back and enjoy the superior viewing now available to you at 1staudiovisuals very special prices. Enjoy!

LG 42LG3000

LG 42LG3000 42 INCH LCD TV

NEW FROM LG

42" HD Ready LCD TV with built in Digital Freeview, XD Engine and 3 x HDMI.
Features:Picture
Resolution: 1366 x768
Peak Brightness: 500cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1
XD Engine

Sound
Output: 10W + 10W
SRS TruSurround XT
2 Way 4 Speakers
Clear Voice
Invisible Speakers

Convenience
Simplink
AV Mode (Game, Sport, Movie)
CU:V Improved User Interface

Connectivity
3 HDMI, 2 SCART (1Full)
Component(Y,Pb,Pr) + Audio
AV In
S-Video
PC Input
Composite
Headphone

LG 37LG3000

37" LG 37LG3000 LCD Digital TV HD Ready

Features:
Picture
Resolution: 1366 x768
Peak Brightness: 500cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1
XD Engine

Sound
Output: 10W + 10W
SRS TruSurround XT
2 Way 4 Speakers
Clear Voice
Invisible Speakers

Convenience
Simplink
AV Mode (Game, Sport, Movie)
CU:V Improved User Interface

Connectivity
3 HDMI , 2 SCART (1Full)
Component(Y,Pb,Pr) + Audio
AV In
S-Video
PC Input
Composite
Headphone

LG 32LG3000

LG introduce another new series LG3000 – 32LG3000, 37LG3000, 42LG3000

LG are following Toshiba’s lead and bringing us a TV to suit every individual, in price, specification and size.

The LG LG300 range still packs a punch with its features and specifications and is by no means a basic widescreen TV with features such as a dynamic contrast ratio of 15,000:1, Clear Voice technology designed to enhance the sound frequency of the dialogue when there is background noise and 3 HDMI v1.3 inputs which are ‘Deep Colour’ compatible.
This range is available in sizes 19”, 22”, 26”, 32”, 37” and 42” and prices start from £249.00 and are available now.

xPublisher Serves Gambling Advertisers

xPublisher Serves Gambling Advertisers and Publishers Banned by Leading Networks.

As market leading services like Google™ AdWords, Google™ AdSense, Yahoo!® Search Marketing and Yahoo!® Content Match enforce regulations strictly prohibiting or restricting gambling advertisers and publishers, xPublisher (http://www.xpublisher.com) has leveled the playing field by recently introducing its new pay-per-click advertising service catering to the global gambling industry. It is now possible for advertisers to promote gambling products and services without restriction. Prior to launching the service, these advertisers were strained to acquire the online visibility they needed, often forced into higher-cost, lower return advertising vehicles.

Portsmouth, Hampshire (PRWEB) April 28, 2008 -- As market leading services like Google™ AdWords, Google™ AdSense, Yahoo!® Search Marketing and Yahoo!® Content Match enforce regulations strictly prohibiting or restricting gambling advertisers and publishers, xPublisher (http://www.xpublisher.com) has leveled the playing field.

xPublisher Online Gambling Advertising Solution

xPublisher recently introduced its new pay-per-click advertising service catering to the global gambling industry. It is now possible for advertisers to promote sports betting and gambling systems, software and bots, tipster services, bookmaker offers, sports book promotions, online poker and casino bonus offers without restriction. Prior to launching the service, these advertisers were strained to acquire the online visibility they needed, often forced into higher-cost, lower return advertising vehicles.

"We provide equal opportunity for all gambling advertisers and publishers" explains Haydn Ellen, CEO of xPublisher.com. "In banning select advertisers and publishers, the major players legally discriminate against whole industries on a case-by-case basis."

xPublisher ensures prominent ad placement on a vast network of highly relevant and targeted gambling-related websites, search engines, directories and blogs, currently serving in excess of one million ad impressions per month. As a result, xPublisher is able to offer advertisers a more targeted and receptive audience, encouraging higher quality impressions, clicks and conversions. Additional features include geo-targeting and daily spend limits. There are no set-up fees, with advertisers paying only when customers visit their site.

In addition to prominent ad placement, the new xPublisher Partner Program gives gambling webmasters and bloggers the opportunity to monetize their traffic. Publishers can earn commission on all clicks made via text and ad links while providing value-added information to their readers.

To learn more about xPublisher or sign-up for the company's limited-time introductory offer for new advertisers, visit http://www.xpublisher.com.

About xPublisher

xPublisher (http://www.xpublisher.com) is an online gambling advertising solution specifically developed to provide targeted exposure to sports betting and gambling websites. The company's vast network includes high-profile, high-traffic gambling websites, search engines, directories and blogs collectively serving in excess of one million ad impressions per month.

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Pioneer PDP-LX5080D

PIONEER PDPLX5080D 50 INCH PLASMA TV

The PIONEER PDPLX5080D 50 INCH PLASMA TV G8 Pure Vision HD Ready intergrated Plasma TV features 1920 x 1080 resolution, Highly advanced Pure Black Panel Technology for industry leading black level and overall picture quality. Ambient light sensor, Digital Freeview Tuner, 3 x HDMI inputs with CEC (consumer electronics control), 3 x Scart, 1 x Component, 7-Day EPG, P in P/Dual Screen, Headphone and SubWoofer outputs, PC input, Pre-Set Remote Control. (Panel only)

PIONEER VSX-LX60 LX

PIONEER VSX-LX60 LX SERIES AMPLIFIER

LX Series Amplifier with Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and KURO LINK

High definition, high quality audio experience
The LX60 completes your high definition home network. With built-in Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, you are guaranteed pure, “lossless” quality audio.

The LX60 has been fine-tuned to AIR Studios standards: a hallmark for flawless reproduction of sound It is also THX Select2-certified, meaning that you can expect the best possible sound reproduction using 7 channels, whether you’re watching, listening or playing.

The LX60 is fully ready for iPod; audio, photo and video. All that you need to do is connect and play.

You can also connect a USB memory stick to the front of the amplifier and listen to compressed audio files; the system will automatically enhance and virtually restore rich sound (this is because of our unique Sound Retriever technology).

Optimised audio, suited to your home
The LX60 includes our unique 9-band Advanced MCACC system, which stands for Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration. At the touch of a button, the MCACC will not only calibrate and optimise the sound output for your home environment, but also neutralise the effects of reverberation. Precision tuning of your home entertainment system with minimum effort.

The LX60 gives you Standing Wave and Full Band Phase Control. Standing Wave Control reduces the standing audio waves in your room, giving reproduction of low frequencies, truer than ever. Phase Control minimises any phase mismatching, calibrating the delay and aligning the phase precisely, to match it for all channels and achieve advanced levels of sonic purity.

Flexible speaker placement
The LX60 includes a ‘Front Stage Surround Advance’ feature. What this means is that you have the option to place all of your speakers in the traditional 5.1 surround setting around your living room, or with just two speakers alongside your television, output a simulated surround sound environment. This is ideal if you have limited space, or don’t necessarily want an “invasion” of electronics equipment around the room.

One remote control for them all
Included with the LX60 is a learning LCD remote control, which can be programmed to control other remote devices in your home. This means you can have one remote control for most of the devices in your living room.

The system also benefits from KURO Link, which means that you can operate its main functions using the remote of your KURO flat-screen TV, for example: a simple, coherent entertainment solution.

LE40N87BDX

SAMSUNG LE40N87BDX 40 INCH LCD TV

the N8 range offers viewers the highest resolution available today. The Full HD 1080p N87 range offers viewers the highest resolution available today. The N87 also features 3 HDMI connections, Movie Plus, Wide Colour Enhancer, 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and SAMSUNGs Game Mode.

key specifications

• Screen Size : 40"
• Resolution : 1920 x 1080
• Viewing Angle : 178/178
• HD Ready : Yes

Samsung LCD TV's

Samsung LCD TV's go Haute Couture
In a world where it is difficult to stand out from the crowd, the Korean electronics giant Samsung are hoping to do just that with their 'Armani' branded LCD TV's.

Looking like it has been hewn from a solid block the Samsung Armani TV's certainly make a bold stylistic statement, and the fashionistas among you will be pleased to know that there is a prominent 'Armani' logo on the front of the set.

Adding a nice touch, Samsung are providing two remote control units with their new series of LCD TV's - in addition to the standard remote most of us are familiar with there is also a smaller 'pebble' shaped unit which extends the stylistic theme to the control of the TV.

Although the 46in and 52in sets have obviously been designed to appeal to the fashion conscious, these screens are also pretty well specified. They both have a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution along with 100Hz processing.

Both screens will be available this summer, no prices as yet but expect to pay a premium for the 'Armani' brand.

SAMSUNG LE26R87BDX

SAMSUNG LE26R87BDX 26 INCH LCD TV the HD Ready R8 series encompasses advanced LCD technology in an award winning elegant design. Continuing the tradition of award winning design is the R8 range which replaces the most popular LCD of 2006 the R7 range. The new HD Ready R8 range has a beautiful elegant design with flowing curves that will make this LCD the centre piece of any living room. But the R8 is not just a pretty face, the new range boasts new enhanced technology and up to 3HDMI sockets for superb connectivity. Advanced features like Movie Plus, Wide Colour Enhancer and Game Mode ensures the R8 range is the perfect mix of design and technology.

key specifications

• Screen Size : 26"
• Resolution : 1366 x 768mm
• Viewing Angle : 170/170
• HD Ready : Yes

SONY KDL-32U3000

SONY KDL-32U3000 HD Ready Sony Bravia LCD TV

The Sony KDL-32U3000 32" HD Ready U3000 BRAVIA LCD TV features BRAVIA Theatre Sync for one-click control over your home entertainment system, ultra-wide viewing angle and 2 HDMI™ inputs to easily connect to High Definition sources such as Blu-ray Disc™

Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country.

* BRAVIA Theatre Sync enabling you to operate your TV and entire home cinema system by pushing one single button
* HD Ready for the display of High Definition signals, i.e. Playstation®3, Blu-ray Disc™, etc.
* 2 x HDMI™ inputs for easy connectivity
* Built-in Digital TV (MPEG 2) terrestrial tuner (also receives analogue)
* Ultra-wide 178° viewing angle for clear images from wherever you are looking
* BBE ViVA high quality sound and built-in Virtual Dolby® creating the effect of full surround sound from just 2 front speakers
* Audio Description compatible allowing for blind or partially sighted people to follow television programmes (available in selected countries)
* Can be wall-mounted using bracket SU-WL500 (optional)

SONY KDL 26U3000

SONY KDL 26U3000 26 INCH LCD TV U-Series BRAVIA High Definition LCD TV

Sony KDL 26U3000 26" HD Ready U3000 BRAVIA LCD TV features BRAVIA Theatre Sync for one-click control over your home entertainment system and 2 HDMI™ inputs to easily connect to High Definition sources such as Blu-ray Disc™

Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country.

* BRAVIA Theatre Sync enabling you to operate your TV and entire home cinema system by pushing one single button
* HD Ready for the display of High Definition signals, i.e. Playstation®3, Blu-ray Disc™, etc.
* 2 x HDMI™ inputs for easy connectivity
* Built-in Digital TV (MPEG 2) terrestrial tuner (also receives analogue)
* BBE ViVA high quality sound and built-in Virtual Dolby® creating the effect of full surround sound from just 2 front speakers
* Audio Description compatible allowing for blind or partially sighted people to follow television programmes (available in selected countries)
* Can be wall-mounted using bracket SU-WL100 (optional)
* Available to buy from November 2007

SONY KDL32S3000

SONY KDL32S3000 32 INCH LCD TV

The Sony KDL32S3000 HDTV is an extremely attractive and affordable high definition TV from the highly recommended electronics company Sony.

This TV featured is 32" but you can get the same model in different screen sizes, from 20" to 40". The TV has had some great reviews and you can really see why with it's great look and the great amount of features it has.

With the Sony KDL32S3000 HDTV you've got integrated freeview so you can watch lots more channels and you don't need a freeview box. You get 3 HDMI sockets which means you can link up lots of different components to the TV to make the most of the high definition.

This Bravia LCD TV has a Bravia engine from Sony which means you get the most perfect image possible on your TV, your Sony HDTV will have a picture that is clear and crisp with incredible definition.

One of the great things about this Sony HDTV is that it's really easy to set up, once you get it home you'll be watching great quality HDTV in no time.

INFOCUS IN83

INFOCUS IN83 Play Big Enjoy Life

Introduction
The InFocus IN83 brings true cinema experience to a wider audience. This projector integrates very latest in digital imaging technology with the 1080p DLP® DarkChip4 chipset from Texas Instruments™. Rendering the most lifelike images possible with enhanced contrast and greater brightness, the IN83 is the most powerful home cinema projector in InFocus’ lineup.

Brightness & Video Performance
The IN83 delivers 1600 Max ANSI lumens after D6500K calibration, producing vivid and bright images with film-standard color accuracy. A rich 5000:1 native contrast further enriches the image in theater rooms, and if desired, the contrast can be boosted to a maximum 15000:1 by activating the onboard iris.

Connectivity
The IN83 utilizes the very latest in high definition connectivity thanks to onboard HDMI 1.3 inputs with Deep Color™ support. This new HDMI standard will display up to 1.07 billion colors for a smooth picture without color band artifacts. The IN83 also provides a complete suite of connections, including HDMI, DVI, Component and Computer inputs, screen triggers, RS232, and an IR repeater input.
(Deep Color requires HDMI 1.3 compatible media player & source material.)

Video Processing & Scaling
Leveraging the latest Pixelworks™ DNX™ 10-bit video processing, the IN83 is a master of full-HD reproduction. This is the same outstanding processing, de-interlacing, and scaling performance as the “home theater of the year” IN82 and award-winning IN7x series. The IN83 hosts unrivaled built-in scaling support for 2.35:1 aspect ratio, for true Cinemascope/widescreen without an external scaler (requires anamorphic lens, available separately).

Video Settings
InFocus Color Gamut Calibrator and ISF Day & Night presets allow optimized performance at all times. Installers can “lock in” these ideal calibration settings for clients - an excellent value-add opportunity.