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LG 26LX2R LCD TV Review

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The 26″ LG 26LX2R LCD TV is the perfect choice for the ultimate flat screen LCD view. This TV has so many wonderful features in it that make it the preferred LCD TV. Also backed with LG’s branded and trusted name and its high performance, this LCD has truly carved a niche for itself in the field of LCD TVs.

The main features of this LCD TV include:

Resolution: It has a WXGA resolution of 1366 x 768

Brightness and contrast: The peak brightness comes to 500cd/m 2 and the contrast ratio comes to 1200:1

Viewing angle: It gives a fantastic viewing angle of 178 degree, thus giving a wonderful TV watching experience, from any angle!

Unique LG technologies: It uses the XD Engine and the 3D Digital comb filter for that clear and hassle-free viewing of pictures. Digital Progressive scan gives the option of scanning the contents faster, thus giving crystal clear images again! Also the DCDi option used in this TV ensures high quality pictures to be delivered.

Sound: It has 2 speakers each of 10W capacity and also has the Surround MAX option that gives you the ultimate sounding experience which you can expect from a TV.

Convenience: It has an RGB PC input so that all multi media can be viewed through the TV. Also it has an Ez cable management system for your convenience.

Connectivity: It has the following connectivity options: a Component, a Composite and one HDMI and 2 Scart.

All the above mentioned features, along with its ultra slim and trim looks and elegantly designed body make the LG 26LX2R LCD TV the preferred TV in its genre.

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Electronics admin 22 Apr 2008 No Comments

LG Electronics 50PY2R Plasma TV

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Introduction:

To get the ultimate Plasma TV watching experience, check out the latest LG Electronics 50PY2R Plasma TV. It is a real pleasure to watch, relaxing your tired nerves and brain, and giving you the awesome TV viewing feel. Being HD ready Plasma TV, XD Engine technology, X-Studio and much more unique inventions from LG, this is a very good product to own! This is a “reddot design award 2006″ winning plasma TV.

There are many important features of this plasma TV, which include:

• HDTV ready: This TV is HDTV ready with High definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) as well.

• The WXGA resolution comes to 1366 x 768

• It has a very bright screen of 1000cd/m2

• The contrast ratio comes to 10, 000:1

• It has two integrated speakers of 15W and has 2 sub woofers as well of 20W.

• It comes with a lovely looking desktop stand.

• With the Integrated Dual Analog TV tuner, the channels are quite clear and crisp.

• The plasma TV has the facility of Picture in picture option.

• VGA, DVI Inputs, Scart etc are all available.

• Temperature control: It has 4 temperature controls of Normal, Cool, warm and the user - changeable mode.

• Picture control: The picture control comes in various modes like Contrast, Colour, brightness, Tint and sharpness

• Sound set menu: It has a sound setting menu like the SRS, movie, music, sports and finally the User changeable mode.

If you are looking for that wonderful experience in TV viewing, then this award - winning edition is sure to interest you and win your heart!

Alternatively, you can try LG Electronics 50PX4R Plasma TV, Pioneer Plasma Televisions to suit the specifications.

Electronics admin 21 Apr 2008 No Comments

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 1GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive

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Sandisk has come up with another impressive product in its Cruzer Micro series, Sandisk Cruzer Micro 1 GB. This drive is small and compact, yet ideal for people connecting too many devices to their Computer.

Appearance

SanDisk Cruzer Micro 1GB flash drive is an elegant flash drive measuring 7.9mm x 18.95mm x 52.2mm (H x W x L). The drive is enclosed in lustrous metal casing and protected with a plastic sleeve. The green LED access indicator illuminates the drive.

Why SanDisk Cruzer Micro 1GB?

The Sandisk Cruzer Micro 1GB is a USB 2.0 compliant with maximum data rates when plugged to hi-speed USB 2.0 ports. When the drive is connected to legacy ports such as USB 1.1, the transfer rates vary. The plug and play drive is compatible to majority of Operating Systems with both Mac and Windows platforms and do not need any extra software. The device performs well when deleting and copying large files and the speed reduces when the file size decreases. There is a number of pre-installed software with the drive. The Pocket Cache used to create drives backup and the Cruzer Sync helps synching My Documents files and Outlook. These two software comes as trial versions. In addition to this, the Cruzer Lock allows encrypting files with a password and later allows decrypting files to secure data.

This 1GB Sandisk Cruzer Micro from SanDisk Pen drive family is an efficient drive with many advantages, but it has minor drawbacks too. The detachable cap is annoying and the drive is quite slow when compared to its ancestors. Still, the design and compatibility are appealing.

Key Features

• Storage Capacity: 1GB

• Measurement: 7.9mm x 18.95mm x 52.2mm (H x W x L)

• Interface Type: USB 2.0

• Connectivity Interface: 1 x Hi-Speed USB Type A

• Software: Pocket Cache (trial), Cruzer Sync (trial), Cruzer Lock 2

• Compatible OS: Windows 2000, Certified Windows XP and Mac OS X, XP and Mac OS 9.1.x+, OS X v10.1.2+

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Electronics admin 19 Apr 2008 No Comments

Need for a dehumidifier

A dehumidifier is a device that takes off the humidity in the air, in a particular room and makes the air dry and comfortable to stay. Humidity is one of the reasons that cause discomfort during the summer and rainy seasons. Gone are the days when dehumidifiers were considered a luxury; now it has become a necessity and a medical safety to own one.

Humidity can cause lot of havoc and horrific results, if left for a prolonged period of time. In houses where people suffer with allergies, usually have problems with dust mites that reproduce more on humid atmospheres. Sometimes when the humidity is high, water droplets are formed over the window panes, making it difficult to see outside and in extreme situations, the water droplets also get stuck on the inner walls, making it peel off and causing blisters over them. When being continuously exposed to humidity, the metal bodies in the room gets rusted and the wooden doors and articles get warped, thus cutting short the lifespan of them.

Humidity in electrical sockets and other electrical items can cause havoc and real time problems as well. They can cause condensation over the electrical sockets, thus causing them to wear and tear off sooner and also cause irreparable damage to them. The room would be left with a musty smell and this also allows fungi and other unhygienic things to grow and reproduce as well, thus causing a very bad and uncomfortable atmosphere to live in.

All the above mentioned problems can be overcome with the help of a de-humidifier that sucks off the humidity in the atmosphere, thus giving neat and dry air. Hence, they are no longer a luxury, but a necessity for hygienic and proper living.

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Electronics & General admin 17 Apr 2008 No Comments

LCD vs CRT monitors

It has always been a thing of debate as to which type of display is to be chosen, for computers. There are few features that differentiate the two technologies, which are explained below:

Looks: LCDs are definitely better looking when compared to the CRTs, being slim and stylish. There are 15″;, 17″; and even higher dimensions of LCD monitors.

View angle, colour and contrast: Though CRTs lead these features sometime back the latest LCD monitors come with a 170o viewing angle that is very comfortable to view. Also they have good colour and contrast settings, when compared to the former models.

Dead pixels: These are seen in LCD displays and are detected when a white background comes. It is essential to look into the warranty policies for dead pixels by manufacturers. The latest models have been much better with this feature, still, to be on the safe side, it is better to look at the warranty options as well.

Electricity consumption and brightness factor: Power consumption is less in LCD displays than CRTs and hence is cost effective. Also in terms of brightness levels, an LCD wins over the CRT. They have high brightness levels that help in viewing the programmes in a very clear manner.

Magnetic interference and emission of hazardous rays: CRT displays have a problem with the magnetic interferences and hence do not work properly under such circumstances. Also hazardous emissions come out from a CRT monitor, where as in LCDs no such problems come at all.

Screen flicker: CRTs give lot of problems due to flickering. This can prove problematic to the eyes as well. This problem is rectified with LCDs, as they do not produce flickers at all. This eases the process of TV watching and also reduces strain.

Nowadays a quality LCD monitor is quite affordable and cost effective unlike when it was newly introduced, and so owning it is not a very difficult procedure. With many advantages over CRTs, LCD displays are definitely worth buying.

Read reviews and find best buys on 20 inch LCD Monitors, 17 inch LCD Monitors and Acer LCD Monitors.

Electronics admin 16 Apr 2008 No Comments

Features in a range cooker

There are many things to consider while buying a range cooker. One of the main things to be noted is the size of the unit. This depends on the space that is available inside the kitchen to place the cooker. If more space is available, then a bigger unit with many facilities can be placed. If much of place cannot be allotted for it, then a smaller sized range cooker would be required.

The style of the range cooker is also an important thing to be considered. Depending upon the interior of the room, the style should be considered. Traditional models, professional looking ones, retro types etc are available in the markets nowadays. Also the colours can be chosen according to the need and interior. The next thing to consider is the type of fuel that is to be used by the cooker. Range cookers come in all-gas, all electric and gas-electric duos. In the gas cookers, natural gases and LPG varieties are also available.

Liners are also available in a wide variety, in the present day range cookers. Stay clean liners and catalytic liners are also available. Stay clean liners are very easy to clean as they are removable and thus can be cleaned properly. Catalytic liners contain a special material on them that allows cleaning off the food splashes in them easily and faster as well. The best way to clean the ovens is by Pyrolysis. In this method, the food spills are cleaned off by reducing them to ashes, so that it can be wiped off. This facility is now available in many cookers. Cleaning can also be done manually and it is very important to clean it regularly to preserve it well.

Range cookers are very useful if the number of people for whom food is to be cooked, are more. With many features coming up, this is definitely a very good means of cooking as it simplifies cooking process to a greater extent!

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Electronics & General admin 14 Apr 2008 No Comments