LCD TVs a Boooming Demand.
October 30, 2006 by Joe Boyle · Leave a Comment
Is this trend of bargain prices on LCD and Plasma TV’s set to continue with a ever growing demand it has to be a good thing doesn’t it ? The next big question is LCD or Plasma well maybe this will help you make the choice which would work for your home theater?
by:(ContentDesk) January 3, 2006 — 2005 will go down in history as the year of the big screen
LCD TV
.. Large screen
LCD TVs
have recently come down in price to be very competitive with large (40”+) plasma TVs. People who have been searching for the perfect flat panel TV screen can finally get it at a price they want. One thing is for certain: home entertainment will never be the same again: it will be bigger and better.
“We’ve seen the price drop below $1000 for some LCD TVs,” Said Michael Crow in a recent interview. However, some of the really high end
LCD TV
prices still run in the thousands. The home theater trend has swept the nation in recent years with some families even going to the extent of installing lighted aisles and popcorn machines in their homes. Home projectors, plasma TVs, and
LCD TVs
can make the difference between a mediocre cinema experience and an incredible one. Some technologies have fallen by the wayside, while others (like flat screens) have made substantial in roads in living rooms across the country.While both LCD TVs and Plasma televisions can deliver large screen pictures, they use different technology to deliver a state of the art viewing experience. Shipments of both types of flat panel screens are expected to increase in years to come as they replace older CRT monitors.About lcdtvme.com:With their corporate office in Houston, Texas, CEO Michael Crow and his research staff prepare detailed articles and information about LCD TVs. Lcdtvme.com provides
LCD TV
related content for home theater enthusiasts all over the world.In a recent interview, Michael said he has many new site enhancements in store for people who are either considering investing in an LCD TV or are going to install a home theater.
Tags: cinema experience, flat panel TV, flat screens, instal home theater, LCD TV, Plasma TVs
DVD Reviews
October 30, 2006 by Joe Boyle · Leave a Comment
Some classic movies reviewed this time with a special mention of the adaption of Charles Dickens classics Tale of Two Cities and David Copperfield by the director David O. Selznick.If you are a fan of period drama movies these are worth a look although you might not find them at your local DVD rental outlet.
There is nothing like a good classic film to watch with the family on a sunday afternoon on a cold winters day ior maybe there is? What do you think ?
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Andy Goldsworthy - Rivers and Tides (Special Two-Disc Collector’s Edition)
29 Oct 2006 at 5:25pm
Rent ItThe Movie:
An utterly fascinating documentary that did not get the kind of audience it deserved during its release last year, filmmaker Thomas Riedelsheimer’s focus on Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy in “Rivers and Tides” is never less than compelling. Goldsworthy uses various forms of nature - sticks, icicles, rocks, flowers and other various items - to create intricate and beautiful sculptures. The big thing is, that Goldsworthy actually creates these sculptures in nature, meaning that the creation is often a race against time, with the tides eventually, inevitably coming in to wash it away.
Goldsworthy discusses his philosophies that drive him to do what he does - primarily, to gain an understanding of the energy in nature and an appreciation for the constant cycle involved. One of the artist’s pieces mets within several hours. We see another float off, while others are eithe…Read the entire review
Who Wants to Kill Jessie?
29 Oct 2006 at 11:02am
Highly RecommendedReviewed by Glenn Erickson
The delightful, gentle Who Wants to Kill Jessie? is a 1966 Czech fantasy that captures a wonderful spirit of comic-book innocence. It has been making the rounds of the repertory theaters in recent years after a long life as an obscure title in science fiction reference books. Director V clav Vorl cek finds just the right note of droll foolishness to develop a one-joke idea into a satisfying screwball comedy. Peeking through the constant visual gags are some worthwhile ideas about the relationship of fantasy to human ingenuity. As its key invention is a device that can display a person’s dreams on a television screen, Who Wants to Kill Jessie? predates the computerized mind-tap concept of Wim Wenders’ Until the End of the World.
Synopsis: Read the entire review
A Tale of Two Cities
29 Oct 2006 at 11:02am
RecommendedReviewed by Glenn Erickson
A Tale of Two Cities is possibly the best of David O. Selznick’s high-toned literary adaptations of the 1930s, a tightly-constructed thriller that streamlines the majority of Charles Dickens’ complex narrative into just over two hours. Star Ronald Colman will always be identified with the noble sacrifice of Sydney Carton: “It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done …” The book has been filmed often but the near-perfect cast, makes this version the keeper. W.P. Lipscomb and S.N. Behrman’s screenplay has the emotional bite of a good silent melodrama.
Synopsis:
Banker Jarvis Lorry (Claude Gillingwater) tells Londoner Lucie Manette (Elizabeth Allan) that her father Dr. Manette …Read the entire review
David Copperfield
29 Oct 2006 at 11:02am
RecommendedReviewed by Glenn Erickson
David O. Selznick’s David Copperfield has a sterling reputation among classic film adaptations, and for the most part it earns it. The unusually large cast of characters is aligned with a beautifully chosen group of Hollywood actors. The movie’s immense popularity over the years has guaranteed many of them a permanent claim on their role identifications — Edna May Oliver’s Aunt Betsy, W.C. Fields’ Mr. Micawber. David Copperfield follows most of the contours of the story and has earned the endorsement of grade school teachers who consider it an excellent way to get children to read the Dickens original. Only then does one realize that Selznick’s adaptation is an enjoyable but bare-bones digest version of a much more intricate story, with even deeper characters.
Synopsi…Read the entire review
Marie Antoinette
29 Oct 2006 at 11:02am
RecommendedWhen Irving Thalberg died in 1936 preparations were already underway for a lavish — even by MGM standards — movie about Marie Antoinette, the queen of France beheaded in the French Revolution. It was the crowning vehicle for Irving’s wife Norma Shearer, a popular actress of the 30s who definitely benefited from her royal position in the MGM hierarchy. Bitter rival Joan Crawford complained that she had no chance at an equal shot for parts, when the ‘competition slept with the boss.’
Stefan Zweig’s 1933 Antoinette biography tempered a great many historical exaggerations of the queen’s high-flung lifestyle. She apparently never said the words “Let them eat cake,” was politically disconnected and became the victim of ugly propaganda that spread rumors that she was a depraved sex maniac, that she poisoned her own children, etc. 1
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High-End Home Theater Systems Require High-End Surge Protection
October 30, 2006 by Joe Boyle · Leave a Comment
Don’t let your home theater system get fried alive by a sudden power surge if you are not running your system you could be asking for a very expensive mistake. The cost of power surge protection is so minimal compared with the alternative of losing thousands of dollars of high end equipment. Even for more modest systems systems the devestating consequences are just not worth the risk. You need to read this carefully and act NOW if you haven’t already. You have been warned..
Las Vegas, NV (ContentDesk) January 5, 2006 — Today’s home theater components and installations can represent a significant investment. With costs averaging in the thousands of dollars – and some times reaching into the tens of thousands of dollars – consumers must look to maximize their entertainment experience by protecting their investment over the long run.
Understanding that extending the life of any electronic platform starts at the plug, Zero Surge, the leading manufacturer of patented series mode power quality filters, offers unparalleled powerline surge protection ideal for any home theater system.
For costly high-end home theater systems, nothing less than 100% surge protection with 0% failure should be considered; for that, turn to Zero Surge. For over 16 years, Zero Surge’s patented products have been providing unequalled, unfailing powerline surge protection for important applications.
For the home theater, several Zero Surge series mode power quality filters are especially suitable, including the 8R15WI which offers isolated receptacles for the mixing of digital and analog products, the 8R15W and 8R15W-TWR tower model.
For use in conventional entertainment centers and racks, the 1RM15WI and 1RM20WI rack mount units and the 1MOD15WI and 1MOD20WI modular units are ideal and stack well among additional components of the home theater system.“All it takes is one power surge to ruin the investment of home theater owners,” noted Rudy Harford, Chief Engineer and President of Zero Surge. “Power surges happen more often than not and can range anywhere from a minimal ringwave to a 6,000 volt / 3,000 amp pulse, induced by a nearby lightning bolt.
As power surges are out of sight and unpredictable, many consumers are unaware of or are not in tune to the protection that is available for their consumer electronics. With Zero Surge’s 100% surge protection, peace of mind is assured from the moment you plug in.
Additionally, with each series mode power quality filter comes the performance and reliability that has become synonymous with the Zero Surge name, as each model has been certified for safety, performance and endurance by Underwriters Laboratories (UL),” concluded Mr. Harford.Unlike the competition that shunts excess surge energy to the “ground” wire and utilizes tiny, inexpensive metal oxide varistors (MOVs) to divert surge current, Zero Surge’s patented series mode power quality filters perform as a tranquillizer on the surge current and absorb even the most destructive strikes and dissipate them harmlessly over time, repeatedly.
In addition, Zero Surge filters don’t contaminate the ground wire or use sacrificial components, which when used with home theater systems, can cause unwanted and annoying interference and noise. MOV-based surge suppression systems can also be unsafe, as they have been linked to fires due to overheating.
When hit with powerful surges, MOVs have been known to explode and burn, and with use, can deteriorate and completely lose their effectiveness with no outward sign of the degradation. Ensuring an added level of confidence, Zero Surge units don’t wear out, and each one comes with a 10-year limited warranty and a Lifetime Service Agreement. “Why play Russian Roulette with your expensive large screen televisions and home audio systems?” asks Harford. “For just an incremental cost of your investment, Zero Surge’s series mode power quality filters will give you peace of mind, and allow you to enjoy your home theater system for many years.”Zero Surge’s series mode power quality filters are available for purchase online at
www.zerosurge.com
or by calling 1-800-996-6696.Zero Surge Inc. manufactures, non-degrading power quality filters, certified by UL for safety, endurance and performance. In business since 1989, the company’s patented filters eliminate the surge damage and equipment loss often experienced with sacrificial MOV (metal oxide varistor) type surge suppressors. Zero Surge Inc. has over 50 models accommodating a wide range of applications.
Corporations, medical operations, universities, ocean vessels, the U.S. military and government, manufacturing plants, banks, utilities, and homeowners are just some of the customers relying on Zero Surge filters. The products do not contain sacrificial MOVs which wear out with use, can fail, and have caused fires.For more information, including a useful product specification chart, visit Zero Surge online at
www.zerosurge.com
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