A lot of people are hesitant to make an investment in high definition DVD technology and for good reason. Any new technology needs some time to be debugged so that it can function smoothly and deliver the performance that mainstream consumers expect, but since HDTV DVD technology has been out for over a year, that [...]
Video Cables defined
In simple terms Video cables are cables which used for transmitting video signal from one source to other. Sometime these are called Coaxial cables because most of the video cables available today are Coaxial cables.
Reasons for using different Video Cables
Different video cables are used for different purpose depending upon their applications. Some of [...]
When people shop around for HDTV equipment, all too often they fall prey to the idea that they need certain types of HDTV sets, while in reality there are a lot of different options that most people consider. Part of this is caused by media hype of certain types of products, but a lot of [...]
As you probably have heard, the US will be shutting down analog TV broadcasts early next year, as the conversion to digital is complete. For most TV watchers, this won’t matter one bit. For anyone who watches TV via cable or satellite TV, the change means nothing. It only impacts those who watch TV-over-the-air and who don’t have a digitally-enabled TV or conversion box. So, as part of the effort to move the transition along smoothly, the gov’t is handing out coupons to individuals that can be used to pay for a converter box.
Except, apparently, if you happen to live in prison.
Prison officials are getting quite worried that prisons that use over-the-air TV signals for their televisions won’t be able to afford the converters, because the gov’t won’t give them the coupons. As South Carolina Corrections Department Director Jon Ozmint notes:
“We asked them for the coupons and they said they’re only available for households. I said, ‘We’re the big house.’ But they didn’t buy it.”
Now, many might point out that this shouldn’t be a big deal, as perhaps the gov’t shouldn’t be using taxpayer money to subsidize the TV watching habits of prisoners, but the prison officials are claiming that most people don’t understand just how important television is in keeping the peace within prisons. The article includes some quotes from folks that suggest that television is a pretty important part of the prison experience in encouraging good behavior and keeping the prisoners connected to the outside world. Who would have ever thought that the conversion from analog to digital TV might lead to prison riots?
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If you’ve been sat quivering under your desk since yesterday’s prophecy of imminent doom then crawl out from your fortress of despair and start looking up at the skies.
The chances of tiny black holes devouring our planet are very slight, it’s probably far more likely that we’ll get hit by a meteor or other satellite that managed to slip through the net while some thick-glassed boffin was on a tea break.
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Dish Network Satellite TV is known for its huge programming selection. From over 32 high definition selections, movie channels, family oriented packages, and news programming to Sirius Satellite radio stations, sports packages, gaming, and much more the options are vast. In the past several months Dish Network has also added new programming options that are [...]
Hi, I’m Jane and I love my tube TV. That’s right, I bought a brand new television and I did not get plasma, LCD, DLP, LCoS, or any other acronym laden television.
I know what you’re thinking: that’s not sleek and trendy. Think again.
My new tube TV has a very now black and silver finish that [...]
You can become a real live “Hero” to yourself and your family, by taking part in the next technological revolution: Watch heroes online.
Heroes are one of the most popular series fiction and drama series ever to hit the television screen. Since it was launched a year ago, it has really captured the imagination of the [...]
Since late 2004, rumors have circulated about a new type of phone directory aptly named ‘mobile 411′. These rumors included tails of names, numbers, and addresses being made available to telemarketers and publicly accessible to all. However, like premature fruit from the grape vine, these rumors were a little tart.
The Truth About Mobile 411
Contrary to [...]
Over the years, the TV industry has gone from strength to strength. It is now not only a favorite pastime but also a key functional communication medium in modern societies. There are now different forms of TV transmission. Conventional broadcast still heads the pack. Cable and satellite programming have proven viable but limited only to [...]