3DMark06 World Record with AMD Phenom II X4

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It appears that the launch of AMD's latest 45nm Phenom II processors has once again sparked the interest of all those overclocking enthusiasts that would go on pushing the limits of some of the latest hardware components on the market. We have already seen how the new chips have been used in some overclocking demonstrations in extreme cooling techniques. The said processors were benchmarked using some of the most popular applications on the market, namely Futuremark's 3DMark06 or the 05 edition. The setup allowed the overclocking team to break the world record, which was then lost to a score achieved by an Intel Core i7-based system.

However, Team Finland, known for its successful attempts at breaking the world record in 3DMark's benchmark applications, appears to always be on the look-out for better ways in order to set new standards. Regarding one of AMD's Deneb-based Phenom processors, a user pointed out that Team Finland had managed to break the 3DMark06 world record, using an extreme liquid nitrogen cooling solution installed on an overclocked Phenom II X4 processor. The team scored 35698 3DMarks, which landed them in the top spot in Futermark's 3DMark06 best scores.

The system configuration includes an ASUS M4A79T Deluxe motherboard, built on an AMD 790FX chipset, 2GB of Corsair's XMS3-2133 DDR3 memory, two ATI Radeon 4870 X2 graphics processors, a Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W, Tagan BZ 1300W power supplies and a Phenom II X4 processor, clocked at 6187MHz. The guys used a standard heatsink and fan cooling solution for the graphic cards, while the processor itself was cooled down by a Dragon F1 Extreme Edition Full Copper LN2 cooling system.


Now, while such attempts are mostly meant to demonstrate the overclocking potential of AMD's Phenom II processors, it is interesting to see that, for the first time in a while, AMD has managed to bring out a product that can seriously compete with Intel's products in the high-end market segment. As with the Radeon HD 4800-series graphics cards, the new Phenom II processors will likely help the chip maker gain more market share, given the overall price/performance ratio, delivered by the aforementioned CPUs.


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Lucidlogix Hydra Details

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Last night we had an interesting chat with Nir Cohen who is the senior product marketing manager at Lucidlogix, as he was vistiing Taipei to talk to some potential customers and he gave us a few more details about the Hydra chip and what it can do.

Although he wouldn't go into too much detail, we did find out some new and interesting aspects on what Hydra can do. First of all, the implementation done by ELSA Japan is not the same setup as that which will be found on consumer motherboards, as the Hydra chip can function in two different modes. To make a replacement for SLI or CrossFireX, the Hydra chip has to be configured to run in graphics performance mode, but ELSA's implementation doesn't generally work in this mode, as ELSA is using the chip as a PCI Express controller for use with Nvidia Tesla cards for GPGPU applications.

The Hydra chips have a built in RISC processor which is the key part in the graphics performance mode and this makes it a much more flexible solution than your average PCI Express controller. ELSA's implementation is said to be cheaper than using a Tesla server with four cards from Nvidia, but we'll have to wait and see what ELSA's official pricing will be until we know this for sure. In non graphics performance mode up to four cards can be used, but in graphics performance mode you're limited to two cards at the moment, but Lucidlogix is working on allowing for up to four cards.

We also found out that the interface on the ELSA solution that connects to a workstation or server is using an external PCI Express x16 connection, although as this is only used for transferring data to be computed and already computed data between the CPU and the Tesla cards, this is meant to be more than enough for the intended usage scenarios. We're not sure how this works with other solutions, such as using Quadro cards.

Another interesting aspect is that its possible to cascade multiple Hydra chips, although at the moment this is limited to two chips, but this would allow for more cards to be used. This could at least in theory allow for four GPU graphics cards, but Nir suggested that in the future up to 8 GPU's per Hydra chip could be possible, in theory at least.

For those that are worried that this will be another nForce 200 chip, there's no need to worry as Nir assured us that the Hydra has a TDP of a mere 4W and as such it shouldn't even need a heatsink, although we expect motherboard makers to add one just in case.

The reason why Hydra scales so well is because its the Hydra chip that controls the rendering and Lucidlogix is doing it quite different than the way AMD and Nvidia are doing things. Using multiple graphics cards have so far meant alternate frame rendering, split screen rendering or tile based rendering. Lucidlogix on the other hand is going for object based rendering which is an entirely new approach which means that each GPU get allocated parts of an object of the scene that's being rendered and then the Hydra chip pieces together the small parts into the final frame which is then displayed on the screen.

The proof is still in the pudding so to say, as Lucidlogix has yet to show a running demo of its Hydra chip, but with a bit of luck this should happen during CeBIT which kicks off early next month. So far we're only hearing whispers about potential consumer partners, but again, there's a chance that more details will be revealed during CeBIT.

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Ultra Mobile Printer Dell Wasabi PZ310

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Dell Wasabi PZ310 is a ultra-mobile printer promises to produce 2- x 3-inch prints in under a minute, and users with Bluetooth-enabled handsets can send over images for printing with just a few button mashes. Wasabi is designed for perfect travel companion for capturing and sharing memories with instant wallet-size photos. This printer allows users to print a photos from digital camera that support PictBridge over USB or Bluetooth connectivity. The sub-7 ounce device measures in at 4.8- x 2.8- x 0.9-inches, and it'll be made available in black, pink and blue hues. The middling minutiae is all posted up after the break, and those eager to get their paws on one will certainly appreciate the immediate availability and the $99 promotional price.

Dell Wasabi is Dell's first product in its Zink series whereas it is the 4th product available for inkless prints which uses the Zink technology. The special type of photo paper developed by Zink has been embedded with heat-activated colored dye crystals. The colours are then activated by heating the surface to create images in less than a minute. The paper comes with an adhesive backing so that the images can be used to create stickers and point of sale material. Instead of developing its own machines, Zink allows licensing of its technology to be used in already existing devices.

Zink technology doesn’t require the use of ink cartridges at all, instead, you use a special kind of paper that goes through the Wasabi, and it will come out on the other side as a full color photo. Hopefully Zink technology will catch on so that landfills have one less problem to worry about, although I do hope that the special print paper it uses won’t be too expensive in the long run.

The Zink™ Technology and Zink™ trademarks are owned by ZINK Imaging, Inc.

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Airlive WT-2000ARM Access Point

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pc technology airliveAirlive WT-2000ARM have a wireless connection function so that it can act as an access point. At the top of the body of the wireless router is a label contained ADSL 2 / 2 +, which means have a download speed of up to 26 Mbps, or twice the previous version of ADSL technology. Designs prepared for the able to work on the maximum temperature is high. This can be seen from the lattice of air at the top, the left and right, and bottom of the router body. Known, the speed of data transfer rates will cause the hot air in the body of the router. Airlive WT-2000ARM intended to market the class midpoint and endpoint. This can be seen from the features of providing a quick and set the wizard to connect to the internet. This feature consists of four simple steps, which set a new password, select the time zone, set the Inernet connection, and me to restart the router. This wizard is very useful to the nonexpert user. For users who are more experienced, Airlive WT-2000ARM can be a place for experimentation and exploration of features and security management network so diverse.

A course, features NAT (Network Address Translation) to disguise the IP number in the local number one public IP, DMZ (Demilitarize Zone) to isolate computers that can be accessed directly from outside the network, Dynamic DNS, IP filtering and MAC address. There are also features SPI firewall to recognize and circumvent the efforts of DOS (Denial of Service), which could result in buffer overflow. From the first test Airlive product, it can be said we always get the results in the test or troughput speed data transfer. This time, Airlive WT-2000ARM back troughput test results show that reaches 24,914 Mbps. Achieving this approach limits the standard 27 Mbps 802.11b / g. In practice, the limits of 54 Mbps is used by this standard should not be divided because the two supports simultaneous data transfer between sending and receiving data (half-duplex). On the type of testing the firewall, the communication port security, we record the results need to be a concern for the producers Airlive.

When we connect to this router grc.com site via public IP number, seen some open communication port, the port 21 (FTP), 23 (Telnet), and 80 (HTTP). Only a small port, especially the port numbers above 1023 are in a condition truly secure because hidden (stealth). Most of the port in the condition is not hidden, but remain closed.

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Take Care Your Motherboard

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A question that regularly crops up on the internet is that of how to repair Motherboards. The types of questions generated on the various forums and e-mails indicate that the problems arise in computers of all leading brands and also unbranded ones. There are innumerable methods of repair suggested on the internet. Most of the repairs of bad motherboards follow the method of trial and error and are not very reliable in terms of results.


The decision to repair a motherboard is not for the week at heart. It can be time consuming and risky. It can take considerable time and, due to the fragile parts, you could break something. If you bend a motherboard to much it can crack or break making it useless.

Computers show the effects of usage by how slow they work. One cause is the amount of dust that collects on the motherboard. This dust affects the working of the motherboard and can make them overheat and fail. One step to motherboard repair is to remove the dust. This can be done by using a small vacuum cleaner or canned air to remove the dust as much as possible.With motherboard problems It is very important to know the components that make up the motherboard before ever venturing to repair a bad motherboard. The motherboard is the main board that contains the central circuit board of the computer. All other components and peripherals are plugged in or connected to the motherboard. One of the main functions of the motherboard is to relay information between them. The motherboard houses the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) which is simple software run by the computer designed to function when the computer is switched on.To repair motherboards you should know that Chipsets in the motherboard are those that form an interface between two main parts of the computer, the front side bus and the peripheral buses or the main memory.

There are some memory chips that are extremely non volatile and it contains the firmware of the system or what is popularly known as the BIOS. Motherboards also contain a clock generator which is responsible to produce the system clock signal that can help in synchronizing various components. The cause of a bad motherboard could be in any of the components. It is best that the job is assigned to an experienced and technically qualified person or a reputable dealer or the manufacturer of the board.It is mostly better if you replace the bad motherboard with a new one. It is extremely expensive to repair an old motherboard. You should compare the price of repair to the purchase of a new computer.

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LG Cookie And Samsung Omnia Compare

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If you want a chic and full-featured budget touchscreen mobile phone, then the LG Cookie is your best option. On the other hand, you will certainly love Samsung Omnia if you want a budget smartphone that can match the functionalities of iPhone.The price difference is probably the first thing you will notice when you choose between these two mobile phones. The Cookie is a knockout bargain compare to the Omnia. A single unit of Omnia would be worth 3 Cookie phones. With this price difference, you will find more advanced technology input with the Omnia. However, for a very cheap budget smartphone, the Cookie of LG can also have the punch you want from a touchscreen mobile phone.

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The LG Cookie has a sleek and very minimalist facade with a 3 inch touchscreen TFT display. Its front panel is not cluttered with control buttons. As budget phone, the Cookie can offer superior touchscreen performance with highly responsive screen. You can use its available stylus if you do not want to smudge your screen with lots of fingerprints.


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Samsung Omnia is a notch better than the Cookie in terms of screen size and resolution. The Omnia has a wide 3.2 inch touchscreen WQVGA display. It is
comparable to the display properties of Vista especially with its drag and drop capabilities for organizing your phone widgets.


Connectivity and Network Support

LG Cookie fully supports EDGE network whereas the Omnia of Samsung works pretty fine on HSDPA at 7.2 Mbps. It can also support GPRS and EEDGE networks. Both mobile phones however are not supported on 3G.
Samsung Omnia can achieve connectivity via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB. These are specific strengths of the Omnia compared to the Cookie. LG's budget phone does not have Wi-Fi connectivity but can support Bluetooth and A2DP.

Camera and Multimedia Features

The cookie has a built-in 3 megapixel camera without autofocus. It has good photo resolution quality especially if you take pictures outdoors or in bright environment. Samsung's Omnia however is more superior in this aspect. Omnia has a built-in 5 megapixel digital camera which can produce better photo quality. Both mobile phones have video recording and playback functions. The Cookie however can only playback MPEG movie format at 24 frames per second. Meanwhile, Samsung Omnia can fully support multi codec video playback. Specifically, it can play videos in DivX, MPEG4, XVid, and WMV formats. With an intuitive multimedia interface, you will be able to record and edit your videos directly from the phone.

Memory Power and Storage Capacity

Again, Omnia has the upper hand in storage and memory features. This Samsung smartphone has up to 16 GB internal memory with extensible storage of another 16 GB by using a Micro SD card. The Cookie on the other hand has an internal 48 MB only but you can expand its capacity. It fully supports a Micro SD memory card of up to 8 GB. Samsung Omnia and LG Cookie have lots of differences. Obviously, these two touchscreen phones do not belong in the same category. Cookie is a budget touchscreen that can be very useful for everyday communication needs. Omnia on the other hand has lots of technology power which would be ideal for heavy mobile phone users.

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Nokia N97 and 5800

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gadget technology nokiaNokia are making their play for touchscreen domination with not one, but TWO separate mobile phones. Let's take a look at the phenomenal duo of the Nokia N97 and 5800.Many people are under the false assumption that the Nokia 5800 is the first touchscreen mobile phone Nokia have ever made. It isn't. Actually, there's been several touch-based phones to wear the Nokia name. Starting with the 7700, we've seen a few Nokia mobile phones that work by you pressing directly on the screen. They all had reasonably big (for their time) screens, but unfortunately, they shared something else: they were irredeemably hideous. Only one of these handsets, the 6708, displayed a modicum promise, but it was made solely for China, and so, we never got to play with them in the UK. So, we were relegated to handsets that were total, and complete bobbins. However, these bad memories have all been removed because of the launch of two new Nokia mobile phones, both of which come with touch-sensitive displays, and both of which are so much nice.

Nokia 5800 - musical whizz
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First on the list is a completely new member of Nokia's Xpress family of music mobile phones, the stunning Nokia 5800. This phone is pretty obviously built for music and media, as it has a separate XpressMusic button that opens a list of links to music, videos, the web, and more. Oh, and the Nokia 5800 has a 3.2 inch touchscreen, to actually play with those different media files. Basically, the Nokia 5800 was designed as a little portable entertainment centre, and as music phones go, this is easily one of the sweetest.
The Nokia 5800 also has, built-in, a 3 megapixel camera, HSDPA internet access and sat-nav, making it a brilliant all-round mobile phone, on top of being a wonderful media gadget. Oh, and it's got a lanyard to attach an imitation guitar pick. Pointless, but brilliant. However, the Nokia 5800 is very definitely a mid-range phone; it's not, nor will it ever be, an absolute top-ender. That position belongs to a separate mobile.

gadget technology n97Nokia N97 - power and beauty With the Nokia 5800 on course to bring touch-based mobile phones to the mid-range market, that leaves a huge, yawning gap at the very top-end, and yes, there is a touchscreen mobile phone on it's way to take its place as the top-end powerhouse: the frankly awesome Nokia N97. This takes the same Symbian S60 Touch operating system and packs it inside the shell of a proper, full-on smartphone. So it's got a massive, 3.5 inch screen, a flip out QWERTY keyboard, and the camera's been upgraded to 5 megapixels. The Nokia N97 is, in a very definite way, destined to be the new flagship Nseries mobile phone, and it really is as hyper-powered as we'd heard from rumours, with HSDPA, GPS, digital compass, and built-in Flash, so that you have an internet experience like no other mobile phones! Put simply the Nokia N97 is awesome. It easily outdoes other mobile phones and while the 5800 aims firmly for the mid-range, I reckon that the Nokia N97 will totally destroy the competition next year!

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Wind Turbine

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human technology turbineToday, most people in the US and all other the world want to live off grid because of the outrageous utility bills they are forced to pay.

One of the easiest ways to do it is to start using wind for electricity.

Many people are thinking about using natural wind power to save money. A small percentage of these people take action because they don't have the right knowledge and think it's way too complicated.

The truth is that the average person can do this. And it won't cost you more than two hundred dollars to start.

How can you create wind electricity for homes?

Free electricity is an amazing concept. I must admit that the first time I stumbled upon this green power method, I was wondering if there was something magical behind this. I couldn't imagine that you could create your own power and say goodbye to your bills. Yes, I did know that living off grid was possible, but the only experience I had was though a trip to Sudan. Since electricity is often cut in some part of Sudan, many people have an "emergency" electricity generator to supply electricity if needed.

But creating your own power with the wind, sun or the water was completely new to me.

There is a couple of things to consider if you want to use wind turbine electricity generators. First, the wind is free and abundant, but sometimes, there is no wind.

Do you understand what I mean? The more wind you can transform into power, and the better it is for you. But when there is no wind flow for a while, this will be difficult for you. Plus those wind turbines rotor blades can be damaged by birds.

Wind turbines also create some minimal noise and may interfere with TV reception in some case. Also, birds have been known to fly into the rotor blades from time to time.

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Music Transfer to ITunes And PC with IPod

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Switch the ipod to manual update and enable disk use: This is the first and most basic step for how to transfer music from ipod to itunes.

1. Open itunes on your old computer.
2. Connect your ipod to your old computer and wait for it to appear in itunes.
3. Select your ipod in the Source pane under the Devices section to display your ipod preferences in the main library window.
4. Click the Summary tab in the main itunes window.
5. Click the Manually manage music button. Changing from automatic updating to manual puts a check mark by Enable disk use. A message says "Disabling automatic update requires manually unmounting the ipod before each disconnect."
6. Click OK in the message window.
7. Click Apply in the ipod preferences section of the itunes window.
8. Is there enough room on the ipod? ipod shares its hard disk space between the songs that itunes puts on it and any files you've added when using its disk mode. To transfer music with your ipod, you need enough free space to hold a copy of all your music files in addition to any copies that may already have been placed by itunes (this is because non-purchased songs placed on the ipod by itunes cannot be copied off the ipod while in disk mode). To figure out how much space you have on your ipod:
a. Open itunes on your old computer.
b. Click on Music in the Source pane. The size of your library appears at the bottom of the itunes window.
c. Connect your ipod to your old computer and wait for it to appear in itunes.
d. Click the ipod under the Devices section of the Source pane. The amount of free space on the ipod appears near the bottom of the itunes window.
e. Copy itunes folder to ipod To copy all your music files (including the library file that holds all your playlists and other settings) to your ipod:
1. Quit itunes.
2. Locate your ipod:
-Mac OS X: On the desktop
- Windows: In My Computer
3. Locate your itunes folder:
- Mac OS X: /Users/username/Music
- Windows: Documents and SettingsusernameMy DocumentsMy Music
4. Drag the itunes folder to the ipod. This can take a while if you have a lot of songs.
5. When the copy completes open itunes.
6. Click on the ipod in the Source pane
7. Click the Eject button in the lower right corner of the itunes window.
8. Disconnect the ipod from the computer when the "Do not disconnect" message no longer appears on the ipod screen.
9. Get itunes ready on your new computer To get itunes ready to accept all your music on your new computer:
a. Download and install the latest version of itunes.
b. Open itunes on your new computer. If this is your first time to open itunes on your new computer you will need to choose your options in the itunes Setup Assistant.
c. Connect the ipod to your new computer.
d. Copy music from ipod to new computer To copy all your music files (including the library file that holds all your playlists and other settings) to your new computer:
1. Locate your Music folder (Mac OS X) or your My Music folder (Windows) on your new computer:
- Mac OS X: /Users/username/Music
- Windows: Documents and SettingsusernameMy DocumentsMy Music
2. Drag the itunes folder in this location out to the desktop.
3. Locate the ipod on the new computer:
- Mac OS X: On the desktop.
- Windows: In My Computer.
4. Double-click on the ipod to open it.
5. Drag the itunes folder from the ipod to the Music folder (Mac OS X) or My Music Folder (Windows) on your new computer. This can take a while if you have a lot of songs.
6. Open itunes.

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Enjoy With Wireless Video Transmitter

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pc technology wirelessIf you want to watch video on a second TV in a different room away from where your audio-visual equipments are normally located, you may want to consider getting a wireless video transmitter. It is a two-component system consisting of a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver. To make it work, first connect the transmitter to a video source such as a cable TV box and the receiver to the second TV in, for example, the garage. When switched on, the transmitter sends continuous TV signals across the air to the receiver. The receiver in turn feeds live TV pictures to the second TV in the garage. Now you can enjoy live TV broadcasts in the garage as if you are sitting in the living room. These wireless signals can penetrate walls and floors, meaning that the transmitter and receiver do not have to be within line of sight of one another.

The main advantages of using this kind of devices are convenience, flexibility and cost savings. It is convenient because you don't have to run long wires around the house to connect between the video source and the video display. It is flexible because the wireless receiver can be moved around easily, with no need to install new wires or re-route old ones. It saves money because you don't have to buy extra devices such as a second cable box or a second DVD player in order to watch video in a second room.

It is not just the cable TV box to which the transmitter can be connected. Other video sources like DVD players, DVR or TiVo boxes, satellite boxes etc can also be connected. This way you can watch not only live TV programs, but also DVD films or pre-recorded TV programs on your second TV.

It can also be used to do audio transmissions. The wireless video transmitters generally accept RCA cables as inputs. So provided that the particular audio source has RCA outputs, it will be able to connect to the transmitter. Let us say you have a PC with a sound card having RCA outputs and you connect it to a transmitter. If you then connect a set of speakers to the receiver located somewhere else, you can listen to the MP3 songs stored on the PC without having to sit next to it.

The frequency of transmission is also an important consideration when purchasing a wireless video transmitter. Many of these units operate in the 2.4 GHz band. The trouble is that this greatly increases the likelihood of interference with other household devices. Microwave ovens, wi fi networks and many cordless phones operate in and around the neighborhood of 2.4 GHz. It is quite common that switching on and using one of these devices will interfere with the operation of the others. Many devices have the ability to select channels for use and this can mitigate the interference problem somewhat.

The good news is that there are transmitters that operate in the 5.8 GHz band, away from the congested 2.4 GHz band. These 5.8 GHz units are thus much less likely to suffer from interference issues, given that most household electronic devices do not operate around 5.8 GHz. Recently manufacturers have begun to introduce newer 5.8 GHz cordless phones, so you do need to watch out for that in order to avoid potential conflicts.

With this electronic gadget, you can watch TV or listen to music anywhere in the house. It takes just minutes to set up, without complex installations and expensive additional equipments.

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Plasma And LCD TV Compare

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You know you want to buy a flat-screen TV but you don't know if a plasma TV or an LCD TV would be your best choice.

This article explains the differences between plasma versus LCD TVs, then shows you how to get the best price for a plasma or LCD TV.


Plasma TV


human technology plasmaA plasma TV screen consists of millions of multi-colored gas-filled cells. When electricity passes through the cells they light up and produce a picture.Plasma TV screens have a much higher resolution than tube TV screens. In fact, the picture is so clear it's almost like watching a scene through a window.
Screen sizes range from 42" to 65" wide and are 3" to 4" thick.



LCD TV


human technology lcdLCD (light crystal display) TV screens are made up of a thin layer of liquid crystals sandwiched between two glass plates. When an electricity is sent through the crystals an array of tiny multi-colored pixels light up to create a picture. LCD TV screens are thinner and lighter than plasma screens. They are the most screens for computers, and are quickly gaining popularity as TV screens. LCD TV screens are anywhere from 1/4" to 4" thick and 2" to 65" wide.


Plasma vs. LCD Features


- Picture Quality


When it comes to which type of TV screen is sharper and shows more detail, plasma TVs have a slight edge over LCD TVs, though LCD TVs are catching up.Plasma TVs are also slightly better when it comes to viewing angle – how far you can sit to one side of a TV screen before picture quality is affected.


- Screen Life


Screen life is the number of hours a TV provides before the picture begins to fade. Plasma TVs have a screen life of about 30,000 to 60,00 hours, depending on the make and model, while LCD TV's have a screen life of 60,000 hours or more.Plasma TVs are also subject to "burn in." This occurs when a TV displays a still image long enough for a ghost of that image to be burned into the screen. LCD TVs do not have this problem.


- HD TV


Both plasma and LCD TVs display HD (high definition) signals for a sharper, more three dimensional picture. LCD TVs, however, have a slightly higher resolution (more screen pixels) then plasma TVs.


- Video Games


Plasma and LCD TVs are both great for video gaming, however because of plasma TV's tendency toward screen burn in, an LCD TV is the better choice if you play a lot of video games.


- Portability


LCD TVs are thinner and lighter than plasma TVs, making them easier to move and easier to mount on a wall.


Plasma vs LCD TV prices

When it comes to which type of TV gives you the most bang for the buck, it depends on what you're looking for.If you're looking for a large-screen TV – 42" or larger – plasma TVs are currently cheaper than than similar-sized LCD TVs. When I recently compared prices on 42" TVs, the cheapest plasma TV was $999, while the cheapest LCD TV was $1,367When it comes to mid-size TVs, I couldn't find plasma TVs smaller than 42." The cheapest 32" LCD TV I found was $619, while the cheapest 27" LCD TV was $550.

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What Is GPS

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gadget technology gpsUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you certainly have heard of the Global Positioning System or GPS. There is a GPS for almost everyone: for hikers, drivers, bikers etc. You also find GPS modules on some advanced mobile telephones like the Nokia 6110 Navigator.

What is it? In very simple terms, the Global Positioning System (GPS) uses radio signals from 4 satellites to locate the exact position of anything on Earth. What does it cost? Apart from the cost of buying one, using a GPS is free of charge. In fact some of the most basic GPS do just what they are about: guiding the driver from A to B via a graphic interface. The most recent models come with a range of functions (MP3 player, slideshow, video player, blue tooth kit, and even digital tv!). Some GPS have pre-installed POI (points of interest) such as garages, restaurants, parking etc. GPS makers have also added new value-added services such as live traffic update or a weather services like Tomtom Weather on the GO 530/730/930). You will need a subscription to most of those services however. Typically an annual subscription costs around $50, with unlimited updates. Other options are free for a limited period only (for instance when a new map becomes available within 30 days of buying a new GPS, Tomtom will let you download the map free). What to look for?

  • Ease of Use. If you are not too comfortable with gadgets, you might prefer going for a simple model. One that simply guides you from A to B without all the extras.

  • Traffic Info. Some GPS offer real time info on traffic jams or road works. The GPS then recalculates your route – and offers an alternative one. These services are often charged so you’d better check before buying!

  • Speed Cameras. Most GPS’s come with a pre-installed list of speed cameras. And again here, you will need some form of subscription to update that list with new cameras.

  • Maps. Some GPS only cover a limited geographic area. Others have more extensive maps like the Tomtom Go 730. This type will be particularly useful for your holidays abroad. New maps can also be purchased as CD roms or on pre-loaded memory cards.

You can also download off the website of most GPS makers. After download, you then transfer the maps onto the GPS using either a memory card, a usb cable or a bluetooth kit (if your GPS has bluetooth). This usually varies between 3.6 and 4.3 inches. AS rule, especially for car GPS, information on the screen should not be too hard to read. But this should not be a problem considering that most new GPS's come with voice navigation.

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Solar Panels Mechanism

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human technology solarpanelIn rural areas, particularly in places where utility power is not available, solar panels are the answer. Irrespective of where electrical power is needed, be it for a mountain top cabin, a cruising sailboat or a family home, there is a solar system to fill the needs. We will delve into the details on how do solar panels work.

Solar panels harvest the sun's energy to produce electricity to power lights and appliances or for any use that requires electrical power.

Solar photovoltaic cells are arranged in a grid-like pattern on the surface of the solar panel. These solar voltaic cells collect sunlight during the day and convert it into energy. Energy is created when sunlight strikes the solar panels crystals and causes some electrons to break loose.


The amount of power produced depends largely on the quality of the solar panels and the technology in making it. Panels of special semiconductors like silicon convert the sun's energy directly into electricity.


Of the three main types of solar panels available, monocrystalline panels have the highest output per cell area and are the most expensive. Polycrystalline cells are slightly less expensive. Thin film type, though considered unbreakable, are only half as efficient per cell area.


We are now moving closer to harnessing the full potential of solar energy, but much has still to be done in terms of research to make it cost-efficient before it can be used on a widespread basis. The advantages of using solar panels to harvest the energy of the sun for general household use will dramatically cut electric bills and reduce pollution.


Solar modules are used to harness solar energy. These modules can be customized to cater for different power generation needs. On a commercial basis, the modules of crystalline silicon is the most efficient available. These modules are designed in complete packages for residential, commercial and industrial purposes.


Solar panels in the past have been of silicon but as silicon is becoming more expensive, research have turned to other materials. Lately, a whole new type of solar panel is produced. They are made of plastic and the price is comparatively cheap. These plastic panels work just as well to power just about any appliance that is used in a home out in a remote location.


Solar panels are mostly placed on the roof. The power generated is transmitted to a battery for storage and household power needs are drawn from this storage.


Solar energy is also most suitable for heating water for household use, swimming pools and hot tubs. The best thing about solar power is that it does not release harmful emissions or effluents leading to global warming, acid rains and smog .


Research and competition is slowly bringing down the price of solar panels. Solar panels used to be popular in rural areas but now the scenario is changing and solar power is fast entering the urban areas. When , one day , the use of solar energy for household use becomes a common practice , power companies will have to decrease rates to the benefit of everybody irrespective of whether the household uses solar panels or not .


If you are thinking of installing solar panels for your home use , ensure that your property have good access to sunlight . Be prepared also to spend in the region of more than $ 20,000. This may look expensive but it will save you a lot in the long run .


The utility of solar panels is great. Having solar panels installed to your home, you can live anywhere even in rural areas without foregoing the conveniences of the city and without having to install expensive electrical line extensions from noisy generators.


With electricity immediately available, you can enjoy all the facilities you would have enjoyed in your urban home, with an added bonus of being free from noise and pollution through the use of solar panels.

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The New LG Ks 360

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gadget technology lg If you want a mobile phone that offers all the modern conveniences of text messaging then your search may be over. When you have a teen that enjoys text messaging more than talking on the phone then you have a problem if the mobile phone they use is not exactly for text messaging.


Mobile phone companies are trying to meet the demands of the latest craze by providing a mobile phone that teens will absolutely fall in love with. Text messaging and the modern keypads are just some of their inspirations on these phones. From a teens' point of view, text messaging is a great way to keep in touch with several friends at the same time. They can organize a study group, ask questions if they cannot make it to the study group, meet their friends for a burger, and of course talk about the hottest girl/guy in their school.

On a standard mobile phone the keypad is basically for dialling numbers and an occasional text message when necessary. This makes it difficult when the teen is trying to text message all their friends at the same time. In fact, abbreviations have been created and used in order to shorten the time they need to type a message. Abbreviations include: BFF or Best Friends Forever, LOL or Laugh Out Loud, and other abbreviations that save time typing a message on a tiny keypad. Fortunately mobile phones such as the LG KS 360 can offer so much more because of its sleek design and the ability to access the QWERTY pad when ever you want to. The LG KS 360 is the perfect for the message text specialist. If you need to be in constant contact with someone but you don't want to hear the phone ringing constantly that is where the LG KS 360 will come in handy.

From this mobile phone you will be able to send and receive instant messages, SMS, or send or access your emails. You will also have the option to browse on sites. The LG KS 360 has a touch screen on the outside which allows you to access anything you need from a simple touch of your finger, including dialling. The screen can turn 90 degrees to make it easier for you. When you are ready to text just slide out the keypad. Of course there are several other features with this mobile model such as the 2 mega pixel camera that is built into the mobile phone. It also offers a microSD card slot that can help your mobile hold up to 4 GB. The mobile phone can be personalized to make it easier for you to recognize who is calling before you see the name on the caller ID. You can feel good when you purchase this mobile phone.

If you search online for the LG KS260 Review you will find that most consumers were satisfied with this mobile phone. Mobile phone deals will offer the LG KS360 so you can purchase a dependable mobile phone with a plan for a discounted price. Check the mobile phone reviews for yourself and see if this phone is right for you.

Finally this mobile phone is available in an array of colours that will match your personality and assist you in personalizing your mobile

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