TVs For The 2010 World Cup.
Unless you’ve been living in an underwater cave for the last couple of weeks, you’ll be aware that the World Cup is rapidly approaching, with the first games starting in a mere few days. We know that many of you out there have been looking to get a new TV in time for the tournament, be it a second TV so you can watch in bed during the wee hours, or an upgrade for the main TV in the house. We thought we’d pop in a quick article to let you know some of what’s available for immediate dispatch, with arrival to most parts of the country in time for the tournament.
Samsung’s Pinpoint Dimming… What Is It?
Since we became among the first in the country to take stock of the Samsung Series 8 LED TVs, the key distinguishing feature, Pinpoint Dimming, has been a major point of conjecture. We therefore though it would be good to compile the information we have about it in this short, sharp blog post.
So, Pinpoint Dimming… there is a technical description and a non-technical description. So as to keep it simple, we’ll start with the simple one. Pinpoint dimming effectively increases the number of LEDs within the TV, which improves the TV’s ability to control the exact amount of light that is produced. This in turn allows for enhanced colours and, importantly, deeper blacks. This means your overall picture quality receives a good boost thanks to the pinpoint dimming technology.
Buying Guide: TV Wall Mounting
We’ve recently been asked a few times about some of the finer details surrounding wall mounting. In particular, questions have been raised by you guys surrounding VESA and non-VESA wall mounts. Here’s a bit of a buying guide for you…
What is a VESA Wall Mount?
VESA is a set of standards for manufacturing flat screen TV and PC monitors. The standard includes the hole-patterns on the back of the TV or monitor for adding a mounting device.
Before you buy a VESA wall mount, be sure that your Television or monitor is VESA compliant. The specific VESA mounting details should be included in your TV’s manual and/or in the specifications. However, if you’re unsure you can just contact us and we’ll run through it with you. Click Here To Read More
Buying Guide: Televisions (May 2010 Update)
If your looking into buying a new TV, chances are your tossing up between a number of different options. There are a number of different things to consider, and this buying guide is designed to help you wade through all the decisions that should be made. The following are the key questions that will be answered as you read on:
- How big should I go?
- Plasma, LCD, LED… What type of TV should I buy?
- What do all these features and specifications actually mean?
- What connections do I need to look for?
- What is digital TV and how will “Freeview” impact upon the TV I buy?
- 3D TV – Do i want it at home?
Buying Guide: 3D Televisions
The 3D TV revolution has landed, with 2010 strongly being cast as the year of the 3D TV. Technology in these units is advanced. Very advanced. Some of the finer points are explained further down this buying guide, with the more important considerations (what equipment is needed, price points, broader concepts, etc) highlighted earlier on. If, like a lot of our mates, you still think of red and blue cellophane when 3D is mentioned, then read on to find out what 3D really means in the 21st century… Click Here To Read More
Buying Guide: Fridges & Freezers
If you’re in the market for a new fridge, the first decision you’ll need to make is which type of fridge to buy? There are a few main varieties of fridges. This brief guide is designed to help you determine which type of fridge is right for you.
On the whole, there are a few important variations to consider in different fridges. Temperature uniformity, energy efficiency, noise and running costs all play their part. There are different types of Fridges to choose from, including Top Mounted Fridges, Bottom Mounted Fridges, Side By Side Fridges, French Door Fridges, Standalone Fridges & Freezers (Pigeon Pair) and Bar Fridges. All of these are explored below…
Sony’s 2010 TV Range… WOW!
A couple of weeks ago, Sony made a pretty significant announcement. They had partnered up with some pretty major IPTV providers, allowing their customers to log into a range of services and view video from around the internet. This is a move that has been coming for some time, one which marks the beginning of a transition to an era of TV on demand, sourced directly from the internet. The press release stated:
“The future for television changed today with Sony Australia unveiling its 2010 BRAVIA range featuring the company’s first internet-enabled TVs. The BRAVIA Internet Video service signals a new era of home entertainment, with new internet channels to enjoy straight out of the box. As part of its launch, Sony Australia announced 15 channels that will be made available through its service, including catch-up TV and made-for-the-internet content.
PRODUCT LAUNCH – Dvico N1 Network Media Player
The Dvico N1 Network Media Player has finally arrived in Australia, and it has the Western Digital WDTV Live running scared! With all the bells and whistles one would expect from a much more expensive media centre, but more affordable. See below for a list of the features:
- The brand new Dvico TViX N1 Network Media Player… It’s a cylinder!
PRODUCT RELEASE: Popcorn Hour A200
We’re proud to bring you the brand new Popcorn Hour A200 Network Media Tank, the replacement unit for the much loved A110, from industry heavyweights Syabas. With Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, 512MB of RAM and 256MB of Flash memory combined with the new Sigma 8643 chipset, the A200 marks a huge jump up in power from the A110. In lamens terms: the A200 sure packs a punch!
We’ve got a special offer happening to mark the launch of this new product. All items ordered on presale will receive a FREE Wireless N Dongle (Popcorn Hour’s own new WN-150) so you can connect to your wireless network for file transfers, media streaming and internet services. We’ll also ship the pack to you for free when they arrive in the country, which we expect to be in time for a first week of February dispatch.
TV Buying Guide: Which One To Choose?
If your looking into buying a new TV, chances are your tossing up between a number of different options. There are a number of different things to consider, and this buying guide is designed to help you wade through all the decisions that should be made. The following are the key questions that will be answered as you read on:
- How big should I go?
- Plasma, LCD, LED… What type of TV should I buy?
- What do all these features and specifications actually mean?
- What connections do I need to look for?
- What is digital TV and how will “Freeview” impact upon the TV I buy?
