Directv Hdtv Tivo TOP5 Dreambox Satellite Receiver controls.

โม AV wireless link ให้ประสิทธิภาพใช้งานดีขึ้น

2009-04-06T10:00:00.000-07:00

ใครใช้งานอุปกรณืตัวนี้อยู่ และมีปัญหาสั่งงานรีโมทได้บ้างไม่ได้บ้าง ลองโมตามแบบนี้นะครับ

เป็นการเพิ่มสายอากาศให้ภาคลิงค์รีโมท ทั้งตัวรับและส่ง ซึ่งทำงานย่าน UHF(มั้ง?) ด้วยสายไฟเส้นเล็กๆ ยาวซัก 10 ซม.
ส่วนของภาพและเสียงที่เป็น 2.4Ghz ไม่ค่อยมีปัญหาครับ

เคดิต ลูกแม่โขง

Dreambox 800HD PVR

2009-04-05T17:51:00.000-07:00

Dreambox 800HD PVR ( 14,500.-)

* 300 MHz MIPS Processor ( สเปกสูงกว่า Dreambox ทั่วไป)
* 64 MByte Flash , 256 MByte RAM
* เป็นเครื่องรับความละเอียดสูงสุด HD (HighDefinition)
* เหมาะสำหรับ จอ แบบ HD เช่น จอ LCD , Plasma
* ใช้เชื่อมต่อโดยใช้ สายแบบ Scart และ DVI
* ใช้ HDD แบบ SATA ใช้บันทึกได้ ทั้งใน และนอกเครื่อง
* มีช่องเสียบ USB 2.0 2 ช่อง สามารถใช้กับ USB WiFi ได้
* มีหน้าจอ OLED Display โชว์อย่างสวยงาม
* มี Analog modem
* มีหัวต่อ Scart to AV จึงสามารถใช้กับ ทีวี ได้ทุกชนิด
* ตั้งเวลาบันทึกได้ รูปทรงสวยงาม
* โปรโมชั่น ลดเหลือเพียง 14,500.-เท่านั้น!
* 2.5’’ HDD 80 GB = 1,600.- , 160 GB = 2,000.-

The DIRECTV Plus High Definition DVR – Year Two

2009-03-16T09:49:00.001-07:00

After a jam packed year, the DIRECTV Plus High Definition DVR has become the flagship receiver for a company that has become one of the leaders in high-definition programming. The enthusiast community is stronger than ever, fusing innovation and collaboration in ways that have never been done before. Sit back while we reflect on the things that have made this trip something to remember.
Joining the HR20-700 and the HR20-100 this year are the HR21-100, HR21-200, and HR21-700, as well as the new HR22-100 with 100 hours of recording capability. The new HR21 models sport a sleek black exterior and function in much the same way as the HR20 models. While the HR21 series lacks the HR20's built-in ATSC tuner, DIRECTV moved aggressively to cover the nation with local HD channels, and provided the AM21 antenna module for those still awaiting satellite coverage. Professional users also welcomed the HR21-Pro.
The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR also added another member of the family in its second year: the R22 Standard Definition DVR, designed for markets where standard-definition local channels were encoded in the superior MPEG-4 format. The R22 DVR has all the features of its HD brethren, except of course true HD. However, it can output EDTV (480p) through component or HDMI, and can use all the other advanced functions of the Plus HD DVR, including media sharing and On Demand. By using the more mature software and hardware of the HR21 series, the R22 was able to hit the streets quickly in response to expansion into new markets.

Consumer Electronics Show

The 2008 Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas brought more news of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR product line. DIRECTV hosted its own enclosed "experience" room, along with silver-coated satellite dishes, nearly 100 large flat screen TVs, and a simulated "install experience" covered through a window crafted to look like a TV screen. Of course, this was all icing on the cake for the news of their changes to the Plus HD DVR series.
The AM21 off-air tuner was revealed, and with the AM21 there was truly no difference in capabilities between any member of the Plus HD DVR line. A short few months later, the AM21 became available to the public.
DIRECTV also showed the Samsung-built HR21Pro. Designed for rack mounting with a larger hard drive and more ventilation, the HR21Pro was designed with installers in mind and allowed for Optical HDMI (OWLink was on site with a solution) and serial IR control. The HR21Pro became available to the public shortly after the close of the Consumer Electronics Show.
Lastly, they showed a beta of DIRECTV2PC, which will allow PC-based playback of DIRECTV Plus HD DVR content and is in limited testing among the enthusiast community.

The Beat Goes On

There were 10 national software releases for the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR in its second year, all delivered via satellite, and included everything from new features to bug fixes. This number was fewer than half of the 23 updates required in the HR20's first year.
DIRECTV also began utilizing the enthusiast community at a much more frequent rate as the Cutting Edge (CE) program (at DBSTalk.com) became the go-to place each week for enthusiasts to contribute to DIRECTV's success. Never before had real customers become so visible. The collaboration between DIRECTV and its customers enabled average people to download pre-release firmware and kick the tires before the firmware reaches the general public. In this way, new features or changes can be eased into the software rather than making one big monster change that would otherwise be pushed to all DIRECTV Plus HD DVR customers at the same time. Cutting Edgers, or "CE'ers" as we call ourselves, test new features and check national release candidates, helping DIRECTV to bring the best product to its millions of subscribers.
The CE program has grown up over that past year as well. The process has become a nearly weekly event involving the distribution of information, the collection of data and a visit to the Chat Room each time new software is available for the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. Each week, there are Chat Room regulars that help point new folks in the right direction. While this process has more or less grown as a grass roots effort, it has proven to be an effective means of getting to the goal of a perfect receiver.
The CE collaboration made a quantum leap when DIRECTV gave testers the ability to send detailed logs and information over their network line. This gave their engineers information to more quickly identify problems and, as a result, more quickly provide a solution. The network issue reporting system is completely "opt-in" and does not interfere with the regular user's experience. No other system like this has ever been implemented on a set-top box, and is to us clear evidence of DIRECTV's commitment to the Cutting Edge program.
Some of the notable features added to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR this year are:

Added Resume/Start Over options for playback of recordings
Added Delete button to My Playlist and To Do List
DIRECTV on Demand
Hide SD channels if duplicate HD channel exists
Triple Tap Lookup for DIRECTV on Demand
30 Second Skip
MediaShare
Boolean Search
Shortcut for Closed Caption On/Off
Pass-through (Original Format) Option
GameSearch
Triple Tap for Search
Network Issue Reporting

Simply the Best

One of the most exciting features to come to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR in the second year isn't even built into the box. The addition of new high-definition channels has brought new meaning to having high-definition television. In September, 2007, DIRECTV moved its new satellite (DIRECTV10) into position and lit up 30 new HD channels overnight including SciFi, CNN, and The History Channel. With that one change, the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR all of a sudden became the receiver of choice. In addition, HD local channels are now available in over 115 different markets available. This encompasses over 85% of all US households. With another satellite (DIRECTV11) now online and yet another satellite (DIRECTV12) going up this year, DIRECTV is positioned to provide 200 national HD channels when it's all said and done. The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR will provide access to current and future high-definition content.
Another highly anticipated feature added in the past year is DIRECTV on Demand. By simply connecting the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR to a high-speed home network connection, users can download movies with the push of a button. The programs available include television shows, documentaries, music videos and much more. Recently, DIRECTV began charging for some of the content, but much of it is free and all of it is available to 24 hours a day.

Catering to the Enthusiast

In a nod to power users, DIRECTV implemented three incredibly powerful search improvements in the DVR's second year:

For sports fans, GameSearch will automatically seek out rebroadcasts of games that are blacked out on a particular channel. This feature is automatic and is proving to be a real crowd-pleaser.
Triple Tap, a suggestion from the HR20/HR21 Wish List, allows users to bypass the "grid" system for choosing letters and numbers, and lets them instead use their remote controls as they would use cell phone keypads. Pushing "2" once for "A" and twice for "B" has been a major improvement to the search experience for advanced users.
The most powerful search option available, Boolean Search, lets users create complex search using Boolean operators (AALL, NNOT, AANY) and limitations on content (TTITLE, NNAME, CCHAN) for the ultimate in flexibility. For example, it's now possible to pick only "Law and Order" episodes on USA that feature Chris Noth with a single query.

The original format option was added, allowing the purest possible viewing experience for the user by sending picture and sound directly to the television and AV receiver with no postprocessing. DIRECTV's HD DVR is unique in the Satellite industry as the only receiver to offer this option.

User Experience Improvements: DIRECTV reaches out

This past year also saw sweeping improvements to the user interface. DBSTalk users had debated since the introduction of the first non-TiVo DVR as to which user interface was better. Through a series of guided discussions, DIRECTV engineers embarked on a complete revamp of the user interface. The Menu button now brought up the same options regardless of where it was used, and the Yellow button, formerly used in an inconsistent way, now brought up context-sensitive options for every screen. Among these was a welcome improvement: a way to turn closed captioning on or off in three pushes instead of nineteen. While access to the to do list now took 5 pushes instead of two, the improvements to other options eclipsed this for many users.
Updated splash screens gave users a better experience during reboots with fully-rendered logos. This minor change, aimed at pleasing CE'ers, sometimes preceded messages telling regular users what had changed.
Throughout the second year of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, DBSTalk members tested new technologies and new software. One of the most interesting was the Media Share PC software which allowed PCs to stream programs from HD DVRs, with all the same controls as the user would have at the television. Unlike other products that simply capture the output from the TV and re-encode it, Media Share PC is DIRECTV's first step toward true multi-room viewing. The programming on the PC can be completely different from what the user on the TV sees, and is transferred to the PC at full resolution, making this the first HD multi-room viewing solution from a major provider.
While the requirements for the client PC are steep by 2008 standards, advances in technology will bring this solution closer to mass availability quickly. For now, most PCs capable of playing Blu-ray discs should be able to share media. Using industry-standard security measures, users cannot save streamed content or move it out of the local network, ensuring that DIRECTV can honor its agreements with content providers.

Until Next Time

The enthusiast community at DBSTalk.com has become an everyday part of the improvements to the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. The CE program, started by Earl Bonovich, has proven that customers and corporations can work together to make a product even better. A number of exciting features have been added in the past year with even more exciting features in the works for the next year. The addition of significant HD content in the past year will be followed by the addition of even more HD content in the coming year, and the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR series will be the receiver that will make it all available.
It has been our pleasure to be part of the enthusiast community and part of the improvement process. Year three promises to be the best yet!
Doug Brott, Super Moderator, DBSTalk.com
Stuart Sweet, Super Moderator, DBSTalk.com

Images DM 500

2009-02-26T07:17:00.000-08:00

DM 500

Date	Title	Size
13.09.2008	Gemini Project 4.5	5.0 MB
18.07.2008	PLi Jade 5335	5.95 MB
17.07.2008	Schaedelmeister CVS 080716	4.34 MB
11.07.2008	EDG-Nemesis 4.2	4.98 MB
15.05.2008	SiF Team 1.9.1	4.89 MB
28.12.2007	DS Team 3.5	5.19 MB
20.09.2006	Official CVS 1.09	4.94 MB

Images DM 500+

2009-02-25T07:16:00.000-08:00

DM 500+

Date	Title	Size
13.09.2008	Gemini Project 4.5	16.5 MB
27.07.2008	OoZooN CVS 080727	19.3 MB
18.07.2008	PLi Jade 5335	21.5 MB
18.07.2008	Schaedelmeister CVS 080717	18.1 MB
11.07.2008	EDG-Nemesis 4.2	19.3 MB
15.05.2008	SiF Team 1.9.1	21.8 MB
20.09.2006	Official CVS 070827	19.0 MB

Images DM 600

2009-02-24T07:15:00.000-08:00

DM 600

Date	Title	Size
13.09.2008	Gemini Project 4.5	17.1 MB
20.07.2008	OoZooN CVS 080720	20.3 MB
18.07.2008	PLi Jade 5335	22.0 MB
18.07.2008	Schaedelmeister CVS 080716	18.7 MB
11.07.2008	EDG-Nemesis 4.2	20.0 MB
15.05.2008	SiF Team 1.9.1	22.1 MB
23.10.2007	BoxMan CVS 071023	19.4 MB
27.08.2007	Official CVS 070827	19.3 MB
22.05.2007	NabiloSat 0.8	18.4 MB

Images DM 800

2009-02-23T07:15:00.000-08:00

DM 800

Date	Title	Size
31.12.2008	Gemini² Project 4.0	34.4 MB
30.12.2008	NabiloSat BlackHole 0.6	38.7 MB
29.12.2008	PLi Jade2 6048	35.3 MB
24.12.2008	LS Enigma² 081224	36.0 MB
24.12.2008	NewNigma² 2.3	34.8 MB
16.12.2008	DreamForum II 8.0	34.2 MB
30.11.2008	Schaedelmeister CVS 081129	34.7 MB
29.11.2008	OoZooN CVS 081129 Lean	27.3 MB
19.11.2008	BoxMan CVS 081119	36.1 MB
15.11.2008	LT Fifth Campaign SP4	35.8 MB
25.10.2008	Official Release 081025	30.3 MB
27.09.2008	PeterPan Neverland 1.2.1	33.6 MB
21.05.2008	EDG-Nemesis Perfect Flash Plus 1.2	30.6 MB

Images, DM 5600 / 5620

2009-02-22T07:14:00.000-08:00

DM 5600 / 5620

Date	Title	Size
13.09.2008	Gemini Project 4.5	4.98 MB
18.07.2008	PLi Jade 5335	5.91 MB
17.07.2008	Schaedelmeister CVS 080716	4.33 MB
11.07.2008	EDG-Nemesis 4.2	4.99 MB
15.05.2008	SiF Team 1.9.1	4.91 MB
13.01.2008	DS Team 3.5	5.23 MB
05.02.2005	Official CVS 1.08	5.35 MB

Images DM 7000

2009-02-21T07:13:00.000-08:00

DM 7000

Date	Title	Size
13.09.2008	Gemini Project 4.5	5.87 MB
18.07.2008	PLi Jade 5335	5.94 MB
16.07.2008	Schaedelmeister CVS 080716	4.65 MB
11.07.2008	EDG-Nemesis 4.2	5.99 MB
23.06.2008	BoxMan CVS 080623	5.87 MB
15.05.2008	SiF Team 1.9.1	5.45 MB
13.01.2008	DS Team 3.5	5.82 MB
19.06.2007	NabiloSat Darkstar	5.94 MB
02.07.2004	Official CVS 1.08	5.87 MB

Images DM 7020

2009-02-20T07:13:00.000-08:00

DM 7020

Date	Title	Size
13.09.2008	Gemini Project 4.5	17.0 MB
23.08.2008	OoZooN CVS 080823	20.1 MB
23.08.2008	Schaedelmeister CVS 080823	18.4 MB
18.07.2008	PLi Jade 5335	22.0 MB
11.07.2008	EDG-Nemesis 4.2	19.8 MB
26.05.2008	BoxMan CVS 080526	19.6 MB
15.05.2008	SiF Team 1.9.1	19.6 MB
18.05.2007	NabiloSat V08	18.5 MB
12.09.2005	Official CVS 1.0	15.2 MB

Images DM 7025 / 7025+

2009-02-19T07:12:00.000-08:00

DM 7025 / 7025+

Date	Title	Size
31.12.2008	Gemini² Project 4.0	23.3 MB
30.12.2008	NabiloSat BlackHole 0.6	28.3 MB
29.12.2008	PLi Jade2 6048	24.5 MB
24.12.2008	NewNigma² 2.3	22.8 MB
24.12.2008	LS Enigma² 081224	25.0 MB
16.12.2008	DreamForum II 8.0	24.5 MB
06.12.2008	OoZooN CVS 081206 Lean	18.7 MB
29.11.2008	Schaedelmeister CVS 081129	23.4 MB
19.11.2008	BoxMan CVS 081119	25.9 MB
15.11.2008	LT Fifth Campaign SP4	25.4 MB
26.09.2008	PeterPan Neverland 1.2.1	23.3 MB
17.05.2008	EDG-Nemesis Perfect Flash Plus 1.1	22.1 MB
25.10.2007	Official CVS 2.3	21.1 MB

Images DM 8000

2009-02-18T07:10:00.000-08:00

Images

DM 8000

Date	Title	Size
31.12.2008	Gemini² Project 4.0	43.4 MB
29.12.2008	PLi Jade2 6048	44.7 MB
24.12.2008	NewNigma² 2.3	44.3 MB
20.12.2008	OoZooN CVS 081220 Lean	27.5 MB
29.11.2008	Schaedelmeister CVS 081129	44.2 MB

Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD

2009-02-15T20:12:00.000-08:00

Product summary

The good: Produces the deepest black levels of any large-screen display we've tested; extremely accurate color points and color temperature; superb antireflective screen; 72Hz refresh mode works well with 1080p/24 sources; Pure picture mode delivers superior settings out of the box; extensive picture controls; excellent connectivity, including 4 HDMI and one PC input; styling that's all business.

The bad: Extremely expensive; mediocre standard-definition processing.

The bottom line: The Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD represents the pinnacle of flat-panel HDTV picture quality.

Specifications: Product type: Plasma TV ; Diagonal size: 50 in ; Resolution: 1920 x 1080 ; See full specs

DreamBox 600 PVR,DM 600 PVR,Digital Satellite Receiver

2009-02-14T19:38:00.000-08:00

Great dreambox, thanks.Fast ship. Great item as described, shipped promptly, Thanks!

Description:The DreamBox 600 PVR is the successor of the DreamBox 500. On the IFA the equipment is for the first time presented. It concerns here a digital Festplattenreceiver with Linux operating system. By the 2,5 tariff non removable disk is the DreamBox 600 one of the smallest non removable disks Receiver.
Dreambox 600 PVR specificaties
250 MHz PowerPC Processor (350 Mips) Linux Operating System 1 x Smartcard-reader MPEG2 Hardware decoding (DVB compatible) Tunervarianten NIMs (DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-T) Tuner Module, Plug & Play Aansluiting V.24/RS232 10/100Mbit compatible Ethernet Interface 2 x LED 32 MByte Flash, 96 MByte Ram Ingebouwde IDE aansluiting Harddisk ondersteuning voor alle formaten (2,5") onbeperkte kanaallijsten voor TV/Radio kanaalwissel in minder dan een seconde volledig automatische zenderzoekloop ondersteuning van Bouquet-Lijsten EPG-ondersteuning (electronische programma gids) Videotext ondersteuning van DiSEqC protocollen OSD in meerdere talen en Skin-ondersteuning S/PDIF optische aansluiting AC-3 1 x Scart-aansluiting S-Video aansluiting analoog Modem externe 12V voeding DreamBox DM600 technische gegevens
Dreambox Videodecodering:Videocompressie MPEG-2 en MPEG-1 compatibleVideostandaard PAL G/ 25 HzBeeldformaat 4:3 / 16:9Letterbox filtering voor 4:3 TV-toestellen
Dreambox Audiocodering:Audiocompressie MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I en IIAudio Mode Dual (main/sub), Stereo32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz
Dreambox 600 uitgang Digitaal:S/PDIF-uitgang optisch (AC3)
TV-Scart:Uitgang: FBAS, RGB, S-Video
Ethernet:10/100 MBit compatible Interface
UDMA66 IDE controller:Intern voor aansluiting optionele 2,5" harddisk
LNB spanning:LNB Stroom 500mA max.LNB Spanning vertikaal <> 11,5V bij 400mALNB Spanning horizontaal <> 17,3V bij 400mALNB afgesloten in Stand-by modeSatellietposities:
DiSEqC 1.0/1.2/DiSEqC - motorsturing
Verbruik:< 15W bij 12V
Externe Voeding:Ingang: 110-240V AC / 50-60Hz / 0,6AUitgang:12V = / 2,5A
Dreambox algemeen:Omgevingstemperatuur +15

กลัวเพื่อน ๆ จะเสียเปรียบ คนที่ใช้โปร นะ คับ เลยเอามาฝาก

2009-02-10T17:43:00.000-08:00

ไม่ชอบก็ไม่ต้องโหลดครับ ไม่ว่ากัน - -

สำหรับคนไม่รู้นะครับ โปรตัวนี้สามารถมองทะลุกำแพงได้ รายละเอียดการใช้อยู่ในไฟล์นะแหละคับ

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Dreambox 5 Cable

2009-02-08T19:49:00.000-08:00

เครื่อง DB พร้อมดูราคาไม่แพง พร้อมประกัน 3 เดือน อีกทั้งดูเคเบิล ที.วี ได้ถึง 5 เคเบิล ยิ่งรวมกันซื้อมาก ยิ่งได้ในราคาถูก

เคเบิล ที.วี ที่ดูได้
1.เคเบิล ที.วี ไทย /ดาวเทียม THAICOM KU 2/5
2.เคเบิล NBT /ดาวเทียม THAICOM KU 2/5
3.เคเบิล มัลติชอยท์ /ดาวเทียม INTELSAT 7/10
4.เคเบิล 4 X(ช่องผู้ใหญ่) /ดาวเทียม TALASTAR18
5.เคเบิล สมาย ที.วี (ไทย) /ดาวเทียม THAICOM 5

เครื่องประกัน 3 เดือน
ราคาซื้อครั้งละ 1 เครื่อง 4,200 บาท
ราคาซื้อครั้งละ 3-5 เครื่อง 3,800 บาท
ราคาซื้อครั้งละ 6-10 เครื่อง 3,400 บาท

ของแถมมีให้ไปกับเครื่องตอนซื้อ
1.cd ตั้ง servers db ในรูปแบบพาวเวอร์พอยท์ 1 แผ่น
2.สาย upload 1 เส้น
3.คู่มือการใช้งานเครื่อง db ทุกหัวข้อใช้งานในรูปแบบ file .pdf
4.รับส่วนลด 50% เข้าอบรมการตั้ง SERVERS DB วันที่ 14-15 และ 21-22 กพ.51 นี้

การจัดส่งสินค้า
- ท่านที่อยู่ใน กทม. และปริมณฑลบริการส่งด่วนทันที ค่าจัดส่ง 250 บาท
- ท่านที่อยู่ต่างจังหวัดบริการส่งทาง บ.ขนส่ง หรือรถทัวร์ ค่าส่ง 100 บาท/1 เครื่อง

สำหรับท่านที่มี เครื่อง DB อยู่แล้ว เราไม่ขาย AC อย่างเดียว หากต้องการใช้งานให้นำเครืองมาเทริน์ในราคา 500 บาท (ตามสภาพ)

MainBoard for Dreambox 500C Cable Receiver

2009-01-31T18:19:00.000-08:00

DreamBox 500C MainBoard Specifications:
The Dreambox 500C is the aboriginal agenda Linux SetTopBox based receiver with agenda administration function.
- 250 MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)
- Linux Operating System
- 1 x Smartcard-Reader
- MPEG2 Hardware decoding
- Common accessible NIMs (DVB-S, DVB-C)
- V.24/RS232 Interface
- 2 LED status
- Absolute approach lists for TV/Radio
- Channel-change time < 1 second
- Full automated account scan
- Supports anon bouquet-lists (indirect unlimited)
- Supports EPG (electronic affairs guide)
- Supports assorted LNB-Switching ascendancy (supports DiSEqC)
- Absolutely adjustable OSD in abounding languages (skin-support)
- SPDI/F Interface for agenda bit beck out (AC-3 / DTS)
- 1 x Scart-interfaces (fully controlled by software)
DBS-Tuner:
Input Symbol amount 2 .. 45 Mbaud/s, SCPC / MCPC
FEC Viterbi and Reed-Solomon
Viterbirate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automated assimilation
Roll-off Factor 35 %
Demultiplexing according ISO 13818-1
Video decoder:
Video Compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatible
Video Standard PAL G/ 25 Hz
Video Formats 4:3 / 16:9
Footage 16:9, automated assimilation for 16:9 TV-Device (over Scart)
Letterbox precolating for 4:3 TV-Device
Audio decoder:
Audiokompression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and II
Audio Mode Dual (main/sub), Stereo
Frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz
Output analog:
Output Level L/R 0,5 Vss o-n 600 Ohm
THD > 60 dB (1 kHz)
Crosstalk < -65 dB
Output digital:
Output Level 0,5 Vss o-n 75 Ohm
Sampled Data Filtering 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
S/PDIF-Output optical (AC3)
Video parameter:
Input Level FBAS 1 Vss +/- 0.3 dB o-n 75 Ohm
Teletext clarify in acquiescence with ETS 300 472 Standard
TV-Scart:
Output: FBAS,RGB,S-VHS over OSD selectable
Serielle Interface RS 232:
Typ RS232 bidirectional
Bitrate 115,2 kBit/s max.
Plug Connector SUB-D-9
Function Update of Firmware and Preprogramming
Ethernet:
100 MBit compatible, bi-direktional interface
Function Update of Firmware and Preprogramming
Physical specification:
Ambient Temperature +15°C...+35°C
Humidity < 80%

Westinghouse TX-52F480S

2009-01-31T17:34:00.000-08:00

The Westinghouse Digital TX-52F480S attractively displays images and has a few nice touches, but it doesn’t match the better TVs in its price range.

The Westinghouse Digital TX-52F480S ($2550, as of November 4, 2008) is the second-most-expensive HDTV in its size category. Though it costs only $50 more than the Samsung PN50A760, this set falls short of the Samsung on image quality and features

Test Center evaluations, the Digital TX-52F480S denticulate adequately able-bodied admitting getting the alone 50- to 52-inch LCD HDTV we activated that didn't bear a 120-Hz brace rate, this archetypal denticulate additional in our achievement tests, outscoring such 120-Hz models as the LG Electronics 52LG70 and the Sharp LC-52D85U (Samsung's PN50A760, however, accomplished advanced of it by a ample margin.) The Westinghouse provided bland motion in our NASCAR analysis clip, area the advantages of a 120-Hz HDTV were a lot of acceptable to be discernible.
Our console of board begin added issues with the angel quality, though: Nearly every adjudicator acclaimed the reddish, sunburned cast the TV gave Caucasian derma tones; several board empiric pixelation and fuzziness. And the TX-52F480S bootless our HD HQV Benchmark Jaggies test.
In my hands-on use, this model's audio was wretched. At 61 percent of abounding aggregate (full aggregate was too loud for my health), the congenital speakers lacked activating range: The cine soundtrack I acclimated in testing articulate flat, muddy, and strained. Even at 40 percent of abounding volume, the aural ache was distracting. Anyone who buys this set should assets the centralized speakers for account and TV shows, and use a abstracted complete arrangement if watching movies and concerts.
The Digital TX-52F480S's limited ascendancy is middling. Westinghouse put the arrow buttons abreast the bottom, area they're difficult to reach, and the frequently acclimated Mute and Input buttons are tiny and agonizingly situated. In addition, the limited lacks backlighting and can't be programmed. On a absolute note, the limited has a Closed Caption button.
A bigger additional is the set's Autosource feature: Turn on a DVD amateur or added A/V antecedent that's affiliated to the television, and Autosource automatically switches to it.
Overall, the Westinghouse TX-52F480S is a appealing acceptable TV. But added models action added appearance for beneath money

LG Electronics 42LG60

2009-01-30T17:43:00.000-08:00

This 42-inch HDTV's advanced features, impressive style, and very good image quality come at a cost.

Lots of thought has gone into LG Electronics' chic 42-inch "Scarlet" 42LG60 HDTV, as evidenced by everything from the faux-leather remote control to the useful and brilliantly navigable on-screen display menu. But the niceties come at a price: At $1800 (as of November 4, 2008), the 42LG60 costs $700 more than one of its two younger 42-inch siblings, the 42PG25, but $200 less than the other, the 42LGX.

The absolute aback of the LCD console is red, which produces red accents if you attending at the TV from an angle; the blush serves little purpose, though, because humans rarely absorb abundant time gazing at the aback of their big-screen TVs. The bezel is attenuate on the top and sides, but about three times thicker at the bottom, area LG hides the unit's superior-sounding, down-firing speakers. As nice as it is not to see apostle grilles, the extra-large basal bezel was confusing and unattractive, abnormally back aggregate abroad about the affectation looks stunning.
A amount of avant-garde appearance appear standard. Individual six-color controls are simple to acquisition in the Expert Control akin of the account menu. And with a individual bang of the remote, you can locate and acclimatize abounding accurately calibrated presets, from Sports approach to Movie mode.
Most sensors just admeasurement the accuracy of ambient ablaze in the room. But LG's Intelligent Sensor ambience uses a circuitous set of algorithms to admeasurement not just accuracy but aswell contrast, color, sharpness, and white balance. The affection formed able-bodied a lot of of the time, admitting on one break it briefly broken some images while ceaselessly aggravating to acclimatize the settings to bout its afflicted surroundings.
The set becoming a achievement account of Acceptable in our PC World Test Center lab tests--the aforementioned appraisement that the Westinghouse TX-42F430S, which costs about $600 less, received. Still, affair the Scarlet's college amount nets you acceptable angel quality, abundant card options, and added ports such as USB (which you can use to play music or appearance photos from any USB drive.)
Should you be advantageous abundant to add an LG Scarlet to your active room, you won't be disappointed.

Sharp LC-52D85U

2009-01-30T17:32:00.000-08:00

The Sharp LC-52D85U offers good images but fewer features than some competing TVs.

Design is not the Sharp's LC-52D85U ($2300, as of November 4, 2008) strong point. The on-screen menus, the remote, and even the manual could have used a once-over to make them more friendly. But this model does well on the most important criterion, image quality.
Test Center evaluations of performance, it angry with the LG 52LG70 for third abode all-embracing in this admeasurement category. Our board tended to accord it Good or Very Good ratings on a lot of measures, and one juror accurately accepted the set's accuracy in assuming details. Even so, our board detected some shortcomings: One acclaimed arresting artifacting, and addition complained that in a 480p DVD of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King arena (chapter 12), colors looked done out. I noticed pixelation and begin abounding scenes badly bright. And admitting this set has a 120-Hz brace rate, we saw no affirmation that the faster brace helped bland out motion in our NASCAR clip.
The Sharp delivers adequate sound, but there was no absolute abyss to its bogus beleaguer sound, and no action to an agency blast. Loud sounds suffered from slight harshness.
Unfortunately, architecture deficiencies accomplish Sharp's limited and its airheaded difficult to use. The limited is brindle with tiny, difficult-to-press buttons. Admitting it has a backlight, this affection doesn't accommodate abundant advice in the dark. Press the Ablaze button (which glows absolutely nicely), and alone the continued Volume and Channel buttons, additional four others, ablaze up. Since the labels aren't illuminated, it's cryptic which button is which.
Other interface issues abound. Click the Ascribe button, and you get a account of all accessible inputs, whether you accept any accouterments affiliated to them or not; worse, the inputs are blue-blooded ‘Input 1', ‘Input 2', etc., after any adumbration of which is an AV ascribe and which is an HDMI (at atomic you can rename the inputs). The chiral has a busy, airedale layout, and the absence of an basis makes award bare advice disproportionately difficult.
Furthermore, the Sharp LC-52D85U doesn't abutment picture-in-picture or any multimedia capabilities via USB, SD Card, or ethernet.
At $2300, this archetypal provides the best account for its amount a part of the 50- and 52-inch sets. It's not the easiest television to use, and it lacks some features, but maybe those appearance aren't account the added $200 you'd accept to pay for the Samsung PN50A760 (which has them). On the added hand, buyers on a account may be absorbed abroad by the LG Electronics 50PG30, a 50-inch plasma-screen HDTV that costs about $600 beneath than the Sharp.

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2009-01-29T18:26:00.000-08:00

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LG Electronics 52LG70

2009-01-29T17:29:00.000-08:00

The LG 52LG70 is a no-frills LCD HDTV that produces good-looking images

It bears a family resemblance to its plasma sibling, the 52PG30, but the LG Electronics 52LG70 LCD HDTV is clearly the more advanced mode

Whereas the 52PG30's capital card starts with six icons, the 52LG70 adds two more, Ascribe and USB. And clashing with the 52PG30, you can bung a beam drive into the 52LG70 to appearance photos and accept to MP3s.
This archetypal packs four HDMI ports (one added than the 52PG30) and two optical audio outputs into its 52-inch frame. But it lacks a picture-in-picture mode.
Setup is simple: Well-placed connectors and a bureaucracy astrologer that asks whether the set needs home or abundance enhancement advice things along. And the well-designed, analytic on-screen airheaded abridge day-to-day.
When you columnist the remote's Ascribe button to change from your cable ascribe to your DVD amateur (for example), the TV displays icons for all of your inputs; the inputs that are angry on are accent and aggregate calm at the front. Want to acclimatize the aspect arrangement or the TV's backlighting? Columnist the Q (for Quick) Card button for burning admission to these accepted options. Those buttons--and others on the long, attenuate remote--are of adequate admeasurement and are well-placed for the user's thumb. Though the limited lacks backlighting, it (unlike the LG 50PG30's remote) can be programmed for use with added devices.
Our PC World Test Center board rated this model's angel superior as average. I saw several faces with the aberrant blush and arrangement of an oil painting rather than animal flesh. All of the board noticed pixelation and added artifacts in assorted tests, abnormally during fast activity and dissolves. Some images in our tests seemed a bit soft, too, but in accepted we begin the angel superior pleasing.
The 52LG70 is a actual adequate HDTV at an adequate price. But a bigger TV in the aforementioned admeasurement class (the Samsung PN50A760) is accessible at the aforementioned price, and you can acquisition appealing adequate sets (like the Sharp LC-52D85U) that are beneath expensive.

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2009-01-28T18:28:00.000-08:00

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LG Electronics 50PG30

2009-01-28T17:24:00.000-08:00

Though inexpensive for its screen size, the LG 50PG30 plasma HDTV lacks features and image punch.

The LG 50PG30 is an inexpensive plasma HDTV ($1700, as of November 4, 2008) with stylish looks. Its design and its range of inputs (including three HDMI ports) will attract attention, but this model's image quality is only average.

In PC World Test Center tests, our board had a advanced ambit of reactions to the set. It looked absolutely acceptable if beheld at an angle--as you'd apprehend from a claret TV. And I anticipation the 50PG30 did a actual acceptable job with beginning and accomplishments detail (especially the latter) on our David Letterman account clip. My atomic acceptable 50PG30-viewing acquaintance was in the NASCAR clip, area I empiric some motion becloud and fuzziness. Added judges' appraisals were beneath upbeat. One faulted facial tones; addition said that images appeared flat, with colors that didn't pop.
The 50PG30 is simple to set up--with calmly placed inputs and a bureaucracy astrologer that asks whether to optimize for home use or abundance use. Six ample icons anatomy the body of the on-screen menu; I begin the airheaded to be logically organized--and because they were hardly transparent, they didn't block too abundant of the picture.
The Quick Menu offers even easier admission to accepted options such as the set's account and complete modes. And the selections that pop up (as icons forth the basal of the screen) if you columnist the ascribe button accord top antecedence to sources that are currently sending a arresting to the TV--a acceptable touch.
But the 50PG30 lacks a amount of added features. It has no picture-in-picture, and no USB or SD Card multimedia capabilities. The minimalist limited doesn't afterglow in the dark, isn't programmable; and can ascendancy alone VCR or DVD players that abutment LG's SimpLink (HDMI CEC) interface.
The 50PG30 accomplished additional a allotment of our 50- and 52-inch sets in our all-embracing rankings, acknowledgment in ample allotment to its aggressively low amount (the Hitachi P50X902, for archetype costs about alert as much, at $3200), but it can't blow the above architecture and top-of-line angel above of our amount one large-screen set, the Samsung PN50A760. LG's added aspirant in this category, the 52LG70, is above to the 50PG30 in about every way--but it costs $800 more.

Openbox X 800 (FTA+PATCH+CA)

2009-01-27T18:24:00.000-08:00

Openbox X 800 with FTA+PATCH+CA
FEATURES:
MPEG-1 & 2 /DVB adjustable video and CD
Support Multi-CAS Embedded
User- affable Multi-language OSD with 256-color
Simple accession for assorted satellites
Positioning by DISEqC 1.2 and USALS
Powerful EPG with multiple-day information
Zoom-In function
Auto resolution about-face for NTSC/PAL
Variable TV-screen architecture arrangement conversion[16:9/4:3]
Max 6000 channels programmable[3000 channels for TV & Radio each]
Powerful and simple approach adapt action [TV/Radio/All/Favorite]
SCPC/MCPC receivable from C/KU -band satellites
Last approach anamnesis whenever operation off
Multi accident timer action [daily/weekly]
Teletext [OSD/VBI Insertion] and explanation supported
Parental lock
PC Editor for alteration and advance approach lists
4 chiffre and 7 articulation foreground console display
Software advancement via RS-232C from PC (PC to STB or STB to STB
S/PDIF for Dolby Digital Bitstream Out with optical
Auto Approach Search & Save Function
Support Digital Audio Output
Network & Multi-satellite Search Available
Manual PID Insertion and Scan Function
Approach List Adapt Action (Sort, Delete, Set, FAV, Move, Rename)
SMPS Power accumulation (90-240V, 50/60Hz, 25W Max)

Top 5 50- and 52-Inch HDTVs Samsung PN50A760

2009-01-27T17:19:00.000-08:00

Samsung PN50A760

Samsung's PN50A760 ($2500, as of November 4, 2008) combines air-conditioned multimedia capabilities and abundant angel quality. In our lab tests, this claret HDTV ashamed the competition. It is the alone archetypal in its admeasurement class to acquire a appraisement of Very Good for angel quality.

One juror noted some pixelation in several of the tests, but even so she declared this Samsung the "best out of all tested," and noted that some images looked crisp and sharp. Another juror commended the set's excellent color balance. I admired its handling of fast motion in our NASCAR test. It had a notably wide viewing angle, too.
In my hands-on tests, the PN50A760 provided excellent virtual surround sound, close to what you'd experience with a dedicated speaker system. A movie soundtrack's sudden organ blast had a powerful, in-the-gut heft.
The PN50A760 is as well designed as the 46-inch Samsung LN46A650 is. Back connectors face out and are easy to reach from the side of the unit. A setup wizard helps you optimize the set for home use in your home (as opposed to in a store). The TV's menus are thoroughly readable, and the Input menu gives priority to attached devices that are actually turned on, so you don't have to scroll past a bunch of irrelevant options to select the device you want to use.
The PN50A760 has a host of slick multimedia capabilities, too. Press the remote's Content button to get a full screen of options, including scenic photos, recipes, exercises, and children's activities--all built into the TV's flash memory (and not updatable). You can plug a USB drive into the side-mounted USB port to view your own photos or to play audio files. Or you can plug an ethernet cable into the PN50A760 and view media from a PC set up as a DLNA server (the TV comes with appropriate software for this).
The remote is almost identical to the excellent one that comes with the Samsung LN46A650. Backlighting makes it easy to use in the dark; it is programmable; and it has a convenient jog wheel in place of the usual arrows. Regrettably, Samsung neglected to provide a picture-in-picture button, despite the TV's picture-in-picture feature.
Whereas the PN50A760's remote lacks an aspect ratio button (called P.Size on the LN46A650 remote), however, this model offers the aforementioned Content button. You can still adjust the aspect ratio from the Tools menu; it's just not as easy to access.
At $2500, the Samsung PN50A760 is pricey, albeit no more expensive than two less impressive 52-inch models--the LG Electronics 52LG70 and the Westinghouse Digital TX-52F480S. And with the Samsung, you get what you pay for in image quality and extra features.

vizio Vizio VO42LF

2009-01-26T17:41:00.000-08:00

Competing HDTVs rarely beat Vizio models on price. A case in point is the Vizio VO42LF, a model we first reviewed back in July that remains a well-rounded package at a low price. At $1100 (as of November 4, 2008), this model has the same price as the newer Vizio SV420XVT. But it lags behind its cousin slightly in performance and specs

Our board anticipation that the VO42LF offered a natural-looking picture, admitting some images looked down-covered to our panelists. In one instance, artifacts and pixelation appeared about a analysis blow of affective cars. And in a David Letterman clip, beef tones looked a bit too saturated.
Good video deserves acceptable audio, and the VO42LF provides it, aural the limitations of any HDTV's congenital speakers. The complete was absolutely addled at abounding volume, but even the a lot of adherent heavy-metal fan won't be tempted to use that setting. At a added reasonable 50 percent volume, audio was still a bit muddy, but bigger than the complete of a lot of TVs.
The VO42LF disappoints in affluence of use and added features, admitting Vizio shows some advance in both respects over accomplished models. For instance, the aggregation has added some easy-access inputs to the ancillary of the TV. But those connectors are recessed, authoritative them harder to ability than added TVs' easy-access inputs. And the blow of the inputs face down, unnecessarily arrest access.
The limited ascendancy looks like a applicant for an Apple Computer Minimalist Design Award. It's smallish, with few buttons and a strange, pits-in-a-grid surface. But its attempted breach doesn't accomplish it acceptable or automatic to use. For instance, it has no Agenda button; so you accept to columnist the Enter button (which is labeled neither 'Enter' nor 'Menu') to admission the menu. And back the limited doesn't accept an Aspect Ratio button or a Account Size button, you have to go abysmal into the airheaded to zoom in on a 4:3 program.
You can't apprehend accomplishment in an HDTV at this amount (hundreds of dollars beneath than the Toshiba 42XV545U and the LG 42LG60 Scarlet), however. What you see is what you get, and the Vizio VO42LF shows you affluence after banishment you to max out your acclaim card.

Casual Friday: High-Tech Travel Tips

2009-01-26T16:57:00.000-08:00

Plenty of belief accommodate admonition for aristocratic adaptable professionals. But what about you, the bootless traveler? Maybe you're on vacation. Maybe you're aggravating to arctic out afore a day's account of biking and business meetings. Point is, you charge to backpack a little smarter to absorb yourself, and that's what this week's cavalcade is all about. I accept some abundant roadworthy amateur and a few agency to watch video--and, yeah, I'll even bandy in some helpful, applied tips.
The Impractical Tips
Video
Sometimes you artlessly wish to sit aback and relax--y'know, just watch a video on whatever adaptable accessory you accept handy. We acclimated to accept to jump through assorted hoops to do that; for instance, I'd run DirectShow Dump to band out any DRM nonsense and again use 3GP Converter to transcode the video into altered formats. These days, we accept it easy. For some humans that agency watching appearance clips on corpuscle phones. Added association download Tivo agreeable to a PSP or iPod. Me? I almanac shows on my Media Center PC and alteration the recordings at the blow of a button.
Gemini DivisionLet's not overlook about the accomplished Webcast revolution. PC Apple Senior Editor Melissa J. Perenson put calm a great, absolute affection searching at TV on the Web. Below, I acknowledgment a few specific things that are account watching, but here's one big disclaimer: Many of the shows are region-locked. For example, as I address this, Hulu works alone in the United States. My affliction to anyone in added countries.
Stephen King's N: Part of a massive multimedia accomplishment to advance Stephen King's next book, Just After Sunset, N is a horrifically beautiful-looking Web miniseries.
Crawford: This indie documentary, which looks at the boondocks that George W. Bush confused into, afresh premiered alone on Hulu.com.
Sci-Fi Drive In: The Sci-Fi Channel has a baby but air-conditioned accumulating of archetypal science-fiction movies and serials. I mean, Radar Men From the Moon? Truly old-school awesome.
Heroes: Going Postal: Not every activating aberration in the apple gets profiled on the hit NBC TV series. These Webisodes chase a mailman with supersonic abilities.
Gemini Division: Rosario Dawson stars in this affected cop thriller. Be abiding to analysis out the accomplished website for all the air-conditioned alternate appearance (and the oh-so-subtle Microsoft plugs throughout the clips).
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog: This agreeable about a lovelorn supervillain is an Internet phenomenon.
Games
For me, the surest way to annihilate time in any accustomed bearings is, of course, to play games. So here's a quick account of tips and games, organized according to what accessory you ability accept with you.
Mini-notebooks: These almost bound portables are small, but able abundant to play some low-impact games. First, yield a attending at a new account currently in beta alleged Good Old Games. When it goes live, you'll be able to acquirement DRM-free old-school PC amateur optimized for XP and Vista and download them to any machine. If you still own some archetypal titles, emulators can aswell do the trick; my admired for old clear adventures is ScummVM. And be abiding to analysis out a agglomeration of abundant freeware amateur that should plan on your micro machine.

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Publish Photo Albums on the Web With Porta

2009-01-25T16:54:00.000-08:00

If you'd like to create photo albums on the Web, you won't find a simpler way to do it than using Porta. With a click or two, you'll be able to create completely formatted HTML-based albums, ready for the Web. To make the album live, upload its entire folder on your hard disk to your Web site. That's all it takes. It doesn't even require money.

To actualize an album, run the program, baddest the binder with the photos you wish to put on the Web, and Porta creates the album. The affairs integrates with Windows Explorer; you can instead right-click a folder, and again baddest Porta to barrage and actualize the album. You can aswell adapt your anthology by allotment thumbnail sizes, angel sizes, abacus skins, and more. And you can add captions as well. If you adopt photo albums on CD, you can archetype them to a CD.
If you use a Web-based photo administration service, such as Flickr, Shutterfly, or others, you won't accept a charge for Porta. But if you accept your own Web site, and wish to put photo albums on it, this chargeless is a abundant bet.

vizio Vizio SV420XVT

2009-01-24T17:40:00.000-08:00

The SV420XVT delivers great image quality at a great price, but its design lacks finesse.

Vizio's TVs often lead in price and image quality, and this model is no exception: At $1100 (as of November 4, 2008), the SV420XVT is the least-expensive 120-Hz LCD we've seen. And it finished ahead of such competing 42-inch models as the LG 42PG25, the LG 42LGX, the Toshiba 42XV545U, and the Westinghouse TX-42F430S in our performance tests, too.

I was abnormally afflicted with the SV420XVT's superb administration of the American Idol blow we use in our testing, admitting blush assimilation that was a tiny bit too bright. I admired the angel in our Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Blu-ray analysis as well. Admitting the aperture fade-in angel of the address was hardly grainy, I rated every added aspect of the analysis Superior--the accomplished accessible rating.
On the added hand, I was aghast by The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King DVD clip, which lacked abysmal blacks and displayed faces that didn't assume to accept the arrangement of animal derma (no, they weren't declared to accord to orcs). Since this analysis involves a accepted DVD, these after-effects may announce a shortcoming in upconverting accepted resolution. Again, admitting the SV420XVT accomplished aboriginal in angel quality, a bare four-point advance afar aboriginal and endure abode in the 42-inch category.
Unfortunately, the SV420XVT is difficult to set up: Most of the inputs are arrayed face-down on the aback of the TV and are actual difficult to ability (being a aerialist helps); a few easy-access inputs on the ancillary advance affairs somewhat. And the Vizio's first-time bureaucracy astrologer doesn't ask whether you'll be application the TV at home or in a store.
The SV420XVT lacks a amount of advantageous features, too. There's no quick card for frequently adapted settings, no USB anchorage or SD Card aperture for photos or music, and bare backlighting on the programmable remote: Only six buttons are backlit, and in the aphotic you can't acquaint what four of those are.
Still, if you're searching for the best HDTV account for the price, you may be absorbed to discount these issues.

Share Photos Easily With Anyone, Anywhere

2009-01-24T16:52:00.000-08:00

Even in the 21st century, accompany and ancestors consistently affiance to allotment their photos afterwards a party, vacation, or added appropriate event--but hardly anyone anytime does. Why? Because, admitting contempo advances in photo sharing, it's a affliction in the backside.
Digital Cameras
Artwork: Chip Taylor
The accustomed adjustment of sending out pictures is via e-mail attachments. But this access banned the amount of snapshots you can send, and creates authoritative hassles for the recipients. Two accepted photo-hosting services--Flickr and PicasaWeb--offer means yield your snapshots to the Web, but not anybody loves Flickr's ambagious interface or PicasaWeb's antibacterial one. And what about administration on the run, such as if you're abroad on vacation? Surely you don't accept to delay until you get aback to your PC?
If you're annoyed of absolution your best pics languish in an online gulag, it's time to attending at some approaches to photo administration that go above the basics.
Get Into Photo Networking
You already apperceive about amusing networking. But while Facebook and MySpace are abundant for befitting in blow with buddies, they're not so hot for administration pictures. Your photos charge a amusing arrangement of their own. For example, accept that you yield a vacation with a accumulation of friends. At the end of the trip, anybody has a camera abounding of photos--and no simple way to bandy them.
Phanfare photo sharing: bang for full-size imageEnter Phanfare, a Web annual advised accurately for photo-based networking. Like abounding online photo-hosting services, Phanfare lets you upload your pictures to a Web anthology and again allotment that anthology with others. And because (like Flickr) the annual offers aggregate accumulation albums, added users can add their own photos. Thus, anybody who went on the cruise can accord his or her snapshots to the aforementioned album, complete with captions and comments.
Phanfare absolutely shines with its laundry annual of sharing-centric features. Accompany and ancestors associates can appearance slideshows, of course, but there's aswell the advantage of accomplishments music: a alternative of such classical music as Pachelbel's "Canon in D," or the advantage to use any song uploaded from a user's PC or iTunes library. Sharers can calmly download alone photos or absolute albums at top or bargain resolution. And they can adjustment prints and photo ability from third-party casework such as Kodak Gallery, Shutterfly, and Snapfish.
In short, Phanfare is a well-rounded, easy-to-use service. Newcomers can access a chargeless annual with 1GB of storage. Upgrading to absolute accumulator will run you--and anniversary added sharer--$55 per year. Though Flickr is a bigger accord at $25 annually for absolute storage, it doesn't action accumulation downloading and has beneath press and allowance options. The added $30 buys you an interface that's abundant easier to use and family-friendly administration appearance that abridge distributing your pics to any affiliate of your accumulation who wants them, while befitting strangers from flipping through your snapshots.

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2009-01-23T18:31:00.000-08:00

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Top 5 42-Inch HDTVs

2009-01-23T17:38:00.000-08:00

Top 5 42-Inch HDTVs

Our Best Buy, LG Electronic's 42PG25 Plasma, boasts an attractive price ($1000) and impressive features. Image performance ratings run very close in this category, so be sure to check out our chart.

You can bung just about annihilation into the 42PG25. It boasts eight inputs (four HDMI, two composite, and two component), S-Video, and two optical outputs, additional a USB anchorage for examination your photos and alert to your MP3s. All of those plugs are simple to get to; some face apparent on the aback of the set, others are army on the side.
Once you've set up the TV, you can about-face calmly amid inputs. Press the ascribe button on the remote, and ample icons apery anniversary ascribe arise at the basal of the screen. The alive inputs--those that are currently sending out a signal--are aggregate calm at the alpha and are highlighted.
The added on-screen displays and airheaded are able-bodied designed, too, with large, easy-to-read icons. The remote's Q Card button brings up an abbreviated account of items that you're acceptable to use frequently, such as Aspect Ratio, Video Mode, and Audio Mode. Regrettably, though, the card items abridgement descriptions, so you accept to assumption what 'Clear Voice' agency or you accept to attending it up in the manual. Another drawback: The absence of a Display button on the limited prevents you from calmly blockage the accepted channel, program, and abstruse specs.
Surprisingly, the 42PG25 had a harder time with motion than the 42-inch 120-Hz LCDs that we akin it against--the LG Electronics 42LGX, the Toshiba 42XV545U, and the Vizio SV420XVT--which suggests that 120 Hz absolutely agency something. One adjudicator begin "motion becloud actual noticeable" on our NASCAR test, appraisement the 42PG25's becloud as "probably [the] worst" a part of the 42-inch sets. Two board noticed a "slight clashing bricks" in Mission: Impossible III's Vatican bank climb. And anybody on the console gave it a low account on our Jaggies analysis from the HD HQV Benchmark. Despite these angel quirks, however, our board rated its images Good overall; I frequently rated it Actual Good if motion wasn't an issue.
Though not the fanciest HDTV you can buy, nor the one with the best angel quality, the 42PG25 is an adorable set--and its low amount enhances its appeal

HDTV makers and Net-based

2009-01-23T16:51:00.000-08:00

Starting with the TVs, Panasonic announced two new connected TVs this year, as well as new direct-to-TV content agreements with Amazon movies, YouTube and others.
Similarly, LG announced direct-to-TV content arrangements with Netflix Watch Instantly, CinemaNow and YouTube. (A Netflix person I spoke to here at the show says his company intents to pipe its Watch Instantly movie service directly to every device "from toaster ovens to ham radios." LG also announced before the CES show that those same net video services could be accesses and viewed through their new connected Blu-Ray Disc players.
Sony's new XBR9 and Z-series televisions are both Ethernet-ready and will be able to stream video from the likes of YouTube, Amazon, and music from Slacker.
On the content side, Yahoo is leading the way with its new Yahoo ConnectedTV product, a platform allowing a series of "web widgets" to appear in a "dock" at the bottom of the screen of your Internet-connected TV. So while you're watching your favorite TV show, these "mini-applications" let you pop out to the Web and watch YouTube videos, social network on News Corp's MySpace.com, track stocks and sports teams using Yahoo's services, buy and sell on eBay, micro-blog on Twitter, or look at photos at Flickr.
Expect many other websites to develop widgets for Yahoo's ConnectedTV platform. I spoke casually with a Skype executive who wondered why his company did not already have one on display - a Skype widget would be a natural for Yahoo's platform.
Yahoo says that new connected TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG and Vizio will support its ConnectedTV widgets. Samsung will likely be the first TV maker to hit the market with Internet content on the TV this summer. Toshiba is said to have a separate agreement to provide Yahoo content on its new connected sets later this year.

Power Supply to DreamBox 500 Series

2009-01-22T18:22:00.000-08:00

This Power Supply is special design for DreamBox 500S and DreamBox 500C. At Dreambox-7025.com, you can get it easily at lowest price!

Westinghouse TX-42F430S

2009-01-22T17:44:00.000-08:00

The TX-42F430S is a great basic 42-inch HDTV, but it lacks the good looks and extra ports that higher-end models offer.

Westinghouse has established a niche for itself by producing inexpensive HDTVs that produce good-quality images but omit the advanced features and sophisticated style common to high-end models. The company's TX-42F430S ($1200 as of November 4, 2008) is no exception.

Test Center lab tests, the set displayed actual nice images, earning a account of Good. In fact, this Westinghouse garnered the aforementioned achievement account as the LG 42LG60. We did notice, however, that the TX-42F430S tends to skew against red in beef tones.
Also noteworthy were the set's speakers, which produced acceptable complete even if the aggregate was maxed out. In contrast, the aggressive Vizio VO42LF delivered acceptable but hardly addled complete at abstinent levels and more addled complete as the ambience approached 11.
The limited ascendancy fabricated abyssal the card and award advantageous settings (such as angel and complete adjustment) a breeze. The limited feels a cheaply made, as abounding remotes on low-price HDTVs do, and it sports a amount of buttons that serve no apparent purpose. I did acknowledge its committed buttons for bound alteration inputs, however.
The Westinghouse TX-42F430S performs able-bodied as an entry-level HDTV. If you aren't a stickler for style, personality, and added appearance such as a anatomic USB port, you'll acquisition that this bargain 42-incher delivers the basics absolutely well.

HDTVs and Internet Tie Knot in Vegas

2009-01-22T16:50:00.000-08:00

There is no Elvis wedding chapel hosting the ceremony here in Las Vegas this week, but two technologies tied the knot: The Internet and HDTVs.
The marriage of TV and Internet content on one big screen in the living room has been a dream in the tech and telecom industries for years now. At this year's CES, a number of tech companies are taking the first major steps toward making that dream a reality.
Some of the most promising of those steps are being made by TV manufacturers introducing Internet-connected TVs, and media companies like Yahoo designing ways to get Web content onto those TVs.
A spate of new Internet-connected TVs were announced here at CES, including ones from Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Toshiba and Vizio. Connected TVs come with an ethernet port on the back so that you can plug your DSL directly into the TV and watch YouTube videos, rent Internet movies from services like Netflix or view your Flickr photos from the comfort of your couch. You don't need a PC, a keyboard or a mouse, just a remote control.

Sony Handycam HDR-SR11 60GB Hard Drive Camcorder

2009-01-21T17:35:00.000-08:00

Strengths: Video recording is solid. Face apprehension actual cool
Weaknesses: There is an cyberbanking bang over the lens. If it gets stuck, its a affliction to unstick.
Overall Evaluation: I don't accept why they put an cyberbanking bang on the camera. Its just addition affair that can break. In my case, it did and so did my camera afterwards assorted times accepting it get stuck. Some accept appear banging the foreground allotment removes the problem. Did not plan for me. The focus engine does not plan now forth with the shutter. I accept to forward it in for repair. Is there any way of disabling the shutter?Its traveling to amount over $400 to repair.

Gear of the Year

2009-01-21T16:49:00.000-08:00

Finding the Most Innovative Gear

From netbooks to network storage, smart phones to smart GPS devices, and all sorts of audio and video players: Thousands of new electronic gizmos debut every year, but few of them are truly innovative. Not so with this group of gadgets. Some are available now; others won't appear until later in the year. All are potential game changers in one way or another.

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2009-01-20T18:29:00.001-08:00

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You to Save Power

2009-01-20T16:46:00.000-08:00

Sony has taken activity extenuative to the next akin in a alternation of accessible TVs that automatically about-face off the affectation if there's no one around.
The Bravia V5 band sets, which will go on auction in a lot of above markets worldwide, are able with a baby sensor beneath the affectation that keeps watch of the allowance to ensure anyone is there. If all the admirers leave the allowance it cuts ability to the LCD (liquid clear display), alone to about-face it aback on if anyone returns. Sony says this after-effects in a 50 percent abridgement in activity burning during the time the affectation is switched off.
Other circuits in the TV abide on and complete continues to be heard. However, if no one reappears in 30 account the set is switched to standby mode.
In accepted use, the V5 televisions absorb beneath ability than their predecessors. The 40-inch and 46-inch models draw 129 watts and 153 watts, respectively, compared to 217 watts and 263 watts, respectively, for the V1 sets that were launched this time endure year.
Sony is aswell featuring a "low-energy switch" that harks aback to the canicule of analog tube sets. In those TVs a automated on/off about-face absolutely cut ability to the TV set, but avant-garde flat-panel sets abide to absorb ability even if they're angry off via the about-face on the set.
The ability burning in this accompaniment is basal at about 0.06 watts, but its not zero. The low-energy about-face on the new Bravia TVs rectifies this and after-effects in aught ability draw.
Sony has aswell cut ability burning on its J-series TVs, which are alone awash in Japan. In the average of 2008, the aggregation launched the JE1 set as a "green" TV. The 32-inch archetypal captivated just 89 watts of ability if in use. The new J5 set reduces this added to 84 watts.
TV makers like Sony are able to abate ability burning by convalescent the architecture of the backlight and screen. In LCD (liquid clear display) TVs, a ablaze console about charcoal continuously on while the set is in use, accouterment ablaze that shines through the awning and allows the angel on the LCD itself to be seen. This is one of the a lot of power-hungry apparatus in the TV set, but new designs acquiesce the backlight ability to be adapted to clothing the account and added able engineering agency beneath ablaze is lost, and a lot of can flash through.
Sony's focus on ability burning in these models is partly an acknowledgment to more environmentally acquainted or cost-sensitive customers. Lower ability TVs are both cheaper to run and aftereffect in a lower absolute carbon brand because they draw beneath power.
The V5 models beat the new EnergyStar 3.0 specification.
The V5 will go on auction in North America after in the aboriginal half. Prices and absolute barrage affairs accept not yet been announced. In Japan they'll hit the bazaar on Feb. 20. The 40-inch archetypal will amount about ¥210,000 (US$2,307) and the 46-inch archetypal will amount ¥280,000.

Practically all broadcast

2008-12-31T22:29:00.000-08:00

Practically all broadcast systems use antennas to transmit and receive radio signals. These antennas are based on single metal pole to which the carrier signal is sent through a cable. First let's talk about how this most simple type of antenna works:

Pole Antenna

A Pole antenna basically consists of one metal pole that transmits it signals around it as if it was the center of a sphere. In all directions the transmitted signal has the same power. The length of the antenna is determined by the frequency of the transmitted signal.

Radio waves, like light waves, always travel at the same speed, which is about 186.000 miles (300.000 km) per second. One wave length is determined by the frequency of the signal by the following formula:

Wavelength = speed of light / frequency

This results in higher frequencies having shorter wavelengths. A pole antenna doesn't have to have the length of a complete antenna but can also have a length of about ½ , 1/8, or 1/16 of the wave length. This is done mostly for practical purposes (shorter antennas). Wave lengths for pole antennas can go as high as 1 to 2 Giga Hertz. A cell phone for instance works at frequencies of 950 Mega Hertz which is almost 1 Giga Hertz.

Satellite TV or Parabolic Antenna

A satellite TV Antenna or parabolic antenna works on the same principle. The frequencies used by satellite transmissions are of much higher frequencies; 2 Giga Hertz or higher. Wavelengths get so short at these frequencies that it is not possible anymore to transmit using a pole antenna and transmit in all directions. The power needed would be very high because high frequencies are subject to much more resistance from the atmosphere.

Bundling all the transmitted power into a beam improves the power transmitted in one direction by a huge factor. Depending on the distance between the transmitter and the receiver the amplification compared to a normal pole antenna can be as high as 40 to 50 dB (which is as much as 10.000 to 100.000 times amplification).

In reality the beam is not completely straight, but gets wider over the distance. The angle is small, but in case of an antenna on a satellite that transmits all over the USA the angle is actually a little bigger so that the whole USA is covered.

The antenna at your roof or in your garden is pointed at the satellite and receives the signal and does the same thing; it bundles the radio waves into a point, thus amplifying the radio signal with 40 to 50 dB. (see illustration below).

Amplification in the whole path is extremely big. The transmitting antenna amplifies, the receiving antenna amplifies, the transmitter it self amplifies, and the receiver itself also amplifies the signal. A total amplification of over 120 dB (over 1.000.000.000.000 times) is necessary because the atmosphere and also the long distance just decrease the signal power a lot.

Technical Data DM 8000

2008-12-31T22:21:00.000-08:00

400 MHz MIPS Processor
Linux Operating System
Twin DVB-S2 Tuner
2 x Plug&Play Tuner Module sockets (DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-T)
MPEG2 / H.264 Hardware decoding (DVB compliant)
DVI
4 x DVB Common-Interface Slots
2 x Smartcard-Reader (Dreamcrypt)
Integrated Compact Flash and SD Card slot
Brilliant Display (OLED)
128 MByte Flash, 256 MByte RAM
Prepared for WLAN (slot and antenna)
10/100 Mbit Ethernet Interface
3 x USB2.0 ( 1x Front, 2 x Back)
V.24/RS232
2 x Scart
S-Video
YPrPb (Component)
S/PDIF for digital bit stream out (optical and coax)
2 x SATA
Prepared for internal HDD 3,5"
Prepared for internal Slim-line DVD
Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio
Channel-change time < 1 second
Supports EPG (electronic program guide)
Full automatic service scan
Supports directly bouquet-lists
Supports videotext decoding
Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (DiSEqC)
OSD in many languages
Skin-support

How a Satellite TV Antenna Works

2008-12-30T22:29:00.000-08:00

Nissan Exchange Revolutionizes Car Parts Replacement
Good tidings to Nissan vehicle owners! The Nissan Exchange is here to revolutionize the way car parts are replaced. What exactly is the Nissan Exchange? Nissan Exchange is a new program designed to give Nissan owners the performance from brand new parts with the service tag of used ones. Nissan Exchange caters to two auto body parts exchange, the Nissan Engine Exchange and the Nissan Gearbox exchange. The concept of "exchanging", meaning to trade an old part---say an engine, to be refurbished and brought back to life as a brand new product using genuine parts, has been around for decades. But Nissan takes it a step further by assuring prospective Nissan Exchange customers that only genuine Nissan parts will be used by professionally trained Nissan technicians and mechanics.

The Nissan Engine Exchange service remanufactures the engine according to the manufacturer's specifications. This is done by subjecting the engine to a multi-level process of dismantling, cleaning, machining, identification and replacement of faulty parts, reconditioning and assembly. Each engine is stripped to expose its basic components and critical items such as pistons, bearings, thermostats and timing chains which will be manually inspected and replaced with new Nissan Approved Parts. With this extensive process, you can be assured of superior quality engine at par with brand new Nissan engine blocks. Only genuine, high quality Nissan approved parts are used in the Nissan Engine Exchange.

Following on the success of the elder Nissan Engine Exchange program, the Nissan Gearbox Exchange is also ready to service Nissan car owners. The same meticulous process is followed where every gearbox brought in is stripped down to its bare elements. Every gear box component from seals to bearings and gaskets are individually inspected by trained technicians who painstakingly scrutinize each piece and work to reassemble each part after meeting the manufacturer's standard specs. With the Nissan Gearbox Exchange, every gearbox carries a 12-month warranty which is the same as the warranty for the brand new unit-a committed assurance to clients of quality service and products.

These programs rely on great Nissan parts to ensure its smooth sail. If you are in need of prime quality Nissan replacement parts, visit http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/NISSAN . At Parts Train, you can be confident that you get the best Nissan parts at reasonable rates. Having been in the industry for 25 years, Parts Train knows how to do its business. Shop at Parts Train and you'll receive a hefty package of great customer service and excellent auto body parts at manageable prices.

by: Jenny McLane

DreamBox 7020-Si (Satellite Receiver)

2008-12-30T22:21:00.000-08:00

DreamBox DM 7020-Si Specifications:

This Dreambox 7020 Si digital satellite receiver with full Ethernet communication capabilities.
Power PC driven with Linux operating system for endless possibilities, 250 MHz PowerPC Processor(350 Mips).

Linux open source (most parts under the terms of GPL)
Integrated Compact Flash Interface Slot
1 x DVB Common-Interface Slot
2 x Smartcard-Reader
MPEG2 Hardware decoding (fully DVB compliant)
Supports Linux Standard API (Direct-FB, Linux-FB, LIRC)
Big-size LC-Display
USB Port
10/100 MBit compatible Ethernet Interface
Modem
12V switch cinch
V.24/RS232 Interface
Common NIM DVB-S
32 MByte Flash
Channel-change time < 1 second
96 MByte RAM
Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio
Integrated IDE UDMA66 Interface
Supports directly bouquet-lists
Support for internal HDD in any capacity
Full automatic service scan
Supports EPG (electronic program guide)'
Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC)
RF modulator
S/PDIF Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3)
Supports own videotext
Audio/Video cinch out
Fully adaptable OSD in many languages and skin-support
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Sirius Satellite Radio vs XM Satellite Radio - Which Streams Should You Choose

2008-12-29T22:27:00.000-08:00

Just as many TV viewers have come to consider cable TV a life necessity, so too is satellite radio becoming a mainstream replacement for traditional AM/FM listening. Yes you have to pay for it, but just as with cable, you get way more channels and edgier, more innovative programming. Plus, you don't lose your favorite station as you travel across the state or country. And satellite players show the artist and name of the song, which is definitely a plus for those who like to know what they're listening to. In the U.S. there are just two main players in the satellite radio industry, Sirius and XM. WorldSpace, which has been broadcasting the longest and covers the most area, currently does not offer coverage in the United States. So with just two providers to pick from, one would think that the choice would be easy, but each has its own pluses and drawbacks and the decision usually comes down to budget and personal preferences.

How It Works

In 1992, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocated a spectrum in the "S" band (2.3 GHz) for nationwide broadcasting of satellite-based Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS). Of the four companies that applied for licenses, only two were granted rights to broadcast; Sirius (formerly CD Radio) and XM (formerly American Mobile Radio). Each company has satellites in orbit above the earth to transmit their programming. Programs are beamed to one of the satellites, which then transmits the signal to the ground, where your radio receiver picks up one of the channels within the signal. Signals are also be beamed to ground repeaters for listeners in urban areas where the satellite signal can be interrupted.

In many ways, Sirius has set the tone for the industry, being the first to offer commercial free programming on all its music channels and has larger selection of receivers, adapters and other products. XM has a cheaper subscription fee, at least for its basic plan, which offers much the same fare as its competitor.

Both providers have partnered with automobile manufacturers to offer satellite radio in new car models. And each has systems that will search the channels for your favorite music and alert you when and where the songs are playing. Choosing between the two companies can be difficult since each has its advantages. Here is some information that may help listeners choose between the two.

XM Satellite Radio

XM satellite radio offers 68 commercial-free music channels, 33 news, sports, and talk & entertainment channels and 21 dedicated traffic and weather channels. XM is the exclusive satellite radio provider of FOX Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio and the world's only 24-hour NASCAR Radio channel. It does not offer NFL programming.

Equipment

XM has several choices in equipment. For just under $120, you can get the Delphi XM Roady receiver. This complete package comes with a micro-antenna, cassette adaptor, 12V power adaptor, and a universal mounting bracket. For another $10, you can upgrade to the Roady2, proclaimed as the smallest satellite receiver available. In addition to the typical satellite radio features, it allows you to scroll up to 20 stock symbols and has 30 channel presets.

The Delphi XM SKYFi is a receiver with a more advanced display. It gives you more information about each song and the five-line display lets you see what's playing on other XM channels before you switch. The SKYFi2, which costs $30 more, gives pause and play functions. It must be combined with an adaptor kit for home, vehicle or audio system. These adapters range from $70-$100 in price.

Coming in November of 2004, the Delphi XM MyFi, touted as the world's first XM2go receiver, becomes available from XM. It comes with car kit, home kit, rechargeable battery, headphones, antennas and more for $349.99.

Sirius Satellite Radio

Sirius satellite radio offers 65 channels of commercial free music, plus more than 50 channels of great sports, news and entertainment programming. They are the only one of the two competitors to offer NFL coverage, including play-by-play action and pre-game gab.

Equipment

Siruis offers a host of equipment options. Customers can choose from over 15 plug and play options. Average receivers sell for $99.95 and can be combined with a car or home adapter, or a choice of different boomboxes. For the same $99.95, the Sirius Sportster adds special features for the sports enthusiast such as Game Alert, which prompts you when your favorite NFL or other sports teams are playing and Game Zone, which lists all of the play-by-play games and scores on Sirius by league.

Or for $149.99 you can cover all your listening needs with the Sanyo CRSR-10 Plug & Play System. It includes home and car kits for use at home, office, truck, RV, boat or car and antennas for home and car. It has 20 presets and a built-in wireless FM transmitter for use on all 100 FM frequencies. If a boombox is not your style, you can go with a home system that integrates with you existing audio equipment. Prices range from $250 up to $2000.

You can put a headunit in your car, throw in a tuner and antenna and you're wired for satellite in your vehicle without the portable receiver and adapter. Sirius has over 15 headunits to choose from in prices ranging from under $200 to over $1000. Some of the more reasonably priced units come with CD players and removable fronts.

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2008-12-29T22:20:00.000-08:00

Movial has joined the Khronos Group, and released an interesting "media engine" under the LGPL. The "Movial Octopus Media Engine" targets Linux devices such as MIDs and netbooks equipped with players, voice/video call applications, and other media applications.

"Movial Octopus Media Engine" provides a central point of contact for "all" multimedia use cases on a Linux-based device, according to Movial. It includes an API (application programming interface) for management of local or network-based media, and works with either GStreamer or OpenMAX IL (integration layer) components for transporting and rendering media files.

Movial has a long history of working with Nokia on Maemo, the community project creating software for Nokia's Linuxbased N8x0 tablet devices. And sure enough, the Octopus source code includes some files specific to Nokia's N8x0 devices. The release today of Octopus may be timed to coincide with the approaching debut of Maemo 5, which softly launched in a pre-alpha release last week.

The "Octopus" does indeed have eight appendages, at least in this system flow chart
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The Octopus client API is currently based on D-Bus, but a 2009 release will add an OpenMAX AL (application layer) API, says the company. OpenMAX AL appears to be aimed at providing a standard way for media apps to exploit the media acceleration hardware increasingly built into system-on-chip (SoC) processors for the device market (more OpenMAX details below).

OpenMAX targets code acceleration

The OpenMAX standard that underlies Octopus is one of many developed by the Khronos Group, a member-funded consortium that develops cross-platform, royalty-free standards for mobile and embedded devices. Khronos is best known for its OpenGL and OpenGL ES graphics standards, but the group also hosts standards including Collada (COLLAborative Design Activity), which standardizes interchange file formats for interactive 3D applications, and the OpenKODE royalty-free alternative to Microsoft DirectX.

OpenMAX architecture
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The OpenMAX API aims to let library and codec developers more easily tap the media acceleration technologies provided by a variety of hardware architectures, says the group, and make accelerated streaming media codecs more portable across multiple operating systems (OSes) and processor platforms. OpenMAX includes integration, development, and application layers:

Integration Layer (IL) -- defines standardized media component interface for integrating and communicating with hardware- or software-based multimedia codecs across multiple OSes

Development Layer (DL) -- includes audio, video and imaging functions that can be implemented on new CPUs , hardware engines, and DSPs (digital signal processors), for accelerating codecs such as MPEG-4 and MP3

Application Layer (AL) -- standardizes accelerated capture and playback of audio, video, and images on embedded and mobile devices, and specifies features such as creating and controlling player and recorder objects and connecting them to configurable I/O objects ranging from cameras to radios

Comparisons

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So in the world of XM vs Sirius, it's a tough call and depends on your budget and listening preferences. The following satellite radio comparison summary consists of information taken directly from the websites of the two satellite radio companies.

	Sirius Satellite Radio	XM Satellite Radio
Pricing	$12.99/month - with annual & lifetime options available. Extra receivers for an additional fee.	$9.99 basic package - premium programming, such as Playboy and XM's own High Voltage are available for an additional monthly fee, as are extra receivers.
Activation fee	$15 by phone, $10 online	$14.99 by phone, $9.99 online
Commercial free	All 65 music channels are commercial free	All 68 music channels are commercial free
Online listening	Listen online for free. On any computer. With no extra fee.	Costs an extra $3.99 a month.
NFL coverage	Live play-by-play coverage of every NFL game and the only 24/7-radio channel dedicated to all-things-NFL, all year long.	No play-by-play. No local NFL coverage. No original NFL programming.
Available in new cars	Exclusive car partners of Daimler Chrysler, BMW and Ford.	Exclusive car partner of GM.
Customer service	24 hour Customer Care by toll free phone number and email.	Customer Care is open 18 hours a day.

Satellite radio appears to be here to stay. The offerings keep getting better and the decision between the two keeps getting tougher. Equipment is available at store locations and websites of retailers like Wal-Mart and Best Buy and through the providers' websites. For static free, commercial free radio listening and your favorite stations wherever you go, satellite radio is the choice of millions. Installation and activation are easy. In fact the toughest decision may be deciding which provider to choose.

Three year mobile phone shipments delta, Worldwide (top, or left) and US

2008-12-28T22:20:00.000-08:00

Over the past several years, the mobile phone market has enjoyed double-digit annual growth, thanks especially to "emerging markets," the research firm says in its latest "Mobile Phone Tracker" report. But, the global economic crisis will put a stop to this in 2009, IDC warns. In fact, growth figures for the current year will fall short of double digits, reaching 7.1 percent for 2008, the firm expects.

Total mobile phone sales volumes in 2009 are expected by IDC to be 1.9 percent lower than 2008 levels, making the first downturn in annual shipment volumes since 2001 (when they declined 2.3 percent). In the U.S. market, the decline will be even worse. More or less steady during 2008, U.S. cell phone shipments will decline by 8.7 percent next year, says IDC.

Discover Sirius Satellite Radio

2008-12-27T22:27:00.000-08:00

Discover Sirius Satellite Radio

If you haven't discovered Sirius satellite radio yet get ready for a nice surprise. Sirius is changing the way the world listens to music.

Every second of the day, Sirius satellite radio is shooting over 120 channels of amazing radio straight into the heavens to their three state-of-the-art satellites that rotate in figure eight, geo-synchronous orbits around the earth.

Sirius uses statistical multiplexing technology which means it provides more bandwidth across the full spectrum of Sirius satellite radio streams. The bottom line is better overall sound quality and superior sound resolution.

It all starts at their studios in NYC's Rockefeller Center. On any given day as musicians stop by for live interviews and performances, on-air hosts are hard at work taking satellite radio to the next level.

Sirius satellite radio offers a diverse lineup of radio, music and sports legends spinning music they love. The lineup includes Eminem, David Johansen, Grandmaster Flash, Tony Hawk, Vin Scelsa, Liquid Todd, MC Lyte, Kelly Slater, Meg Griffin and many more.

The best part of Sirius satellite radio service is no commercials. None. That means 65 channels of music, plus you get more than 50 channels of great sports, news and entertainment programming, much of it exclusive to Sirius.

Sports lovers might want to listen close to this. Live play-by-play coverage of every single NFL game and the only 24/7-radio channel dedicated to all-things-NFL, all year long. And it's all included with your regular Sirius radio subscription: no extra charges, fees or packages. That's the best value available for any sports fan.

NFL Radio is the only 24/7-radio channel of its kind and is a Sirius original. Want NFL credibility? Start with show hosts Dan Reeves, Cris Carter, John Riggins and Shannon Sharpe.

Sirius also offers a full spectrum of original talk programming. Two NPR channels: NPR Now and NPR Talk.

The Plug & Play Sirius satellite radio modules come with optional home and car kits for use at home, in your office, in a truck, boat or car. No matter where you are, you're connected.

Home units connect directly to your home entertainment system. These sleek units contain features such as song/artist title memory, 4 preset banks with text input and optical digital audio output.

All 120 channels of Sirius satellite radio is available throughout the continental US with crisp digital-quality sound. Every single channel is included in your Sirius subscription. This keeps you connected to the music and entertainment you love, no matter where you are.

You have a choice of subscription plans that offer long-term savings, a yearly plan at a lower price and month-to-month plans starting at only $12.95 per month.

You just can't find this kind of value or this kind of radio on any other dial. Get geared up for the future of music with Sirius satellite radio.

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2005 Honda Accord Coupe: The Weekly Driver Review

2008-12-26T22:26:00.000-08:00

Honda Accord Coupe 2005

Just inside the guard gate, the world renowned 17-Mile Drive in Carmel, Calif., begins with a primarily downhill and often winding two-lane road to Pebble Beach Golf Links. The tree-lined route features lavish, oceanfront homes and a predominately forest-like setting along California's central coast.

It's a perfect several-mile locale for drivers who like to shift through gears. And it's not-so-surprisingly pleasant while doing so in the 2005 Honda Accord.

With its V6, six-speed manual transmission offering, the exceedingly popular model crosses categories. The Accord is listed as a midsize vehicle and it's often compared to the Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry.

But the 24-valve, 3.0-liter, 240-horsepower coupe is just as much sports car as it is anything else. And it provides one more reason why the Accord - in its more than 25 varieties - is among the most popular and most often best-buy categorized vehicles on the road.

During my weeklong test drive, I drove the Accord Coupe round-trip from Sacramento to the Monterey Peninsula. The interstate portion of the journey included about 400 miles. I drove the aforementioned section of the 17-Mile Drive six times round-trip on clear, blue sky days and in heavy rain. It made little difference.

In all driving conditions, the Accord Coupe performed with confidence. Steering and handling is responsive and poised. Lane changes are smooth. While not as quick as other vehicles categorized as sports cars, the Accord Coupe accelerates well and finds its ways through gears more than adequately. Its 17-inch wheels further add to the tight road feel. The Accord's ride is also adequately quiet.

Like all Hondas, the Accord Coupe's interior is designed in a straightforward manner. Gauges and all instrumentation are clean and used simply. The navigation system is likewise efficient and easy to learn.

Despite its coupe status, front-seat passengers have comfortable leg, body and head room. Back seat passengers (two fit comfortably) have easy access. Side rear-view vision is slightly impeded by headrests and side pillars. The driver's seat, while comfortable for a six-foot, 185-pound driver, is void of the superior seat cushioning of high-end vehicles.

Standard interior features are plentiful: leather-trimmed seats, AM/FM, six-disc CD with six speakers, XM satellite radio, heated front seats, power window and door locks, illuminated visor vanity mirrors, cruise control, exterior temperature gauge, sunglass holder and well- positioned armrests and storage compartments.

Finding fault with the Accord is difficult, but cargo room could be better, and average city mileage numbers aren't special. Yet, the Honda Accord has built its reputation through the years for good reasons. It does everything well, and offers reliability and great resale value.

Whether a buyer opts for the base LX four-door, four-cylinder sedan, the EX V6 four-door sedan or the EX, V6 coupe, the sportiest model of all, it's hard to improve upon the Accord or find any vehicle with more to offer for the price.

2005 HONDA ACCORD COUPE

Safety features - Dual-stage driver and front passenger dual-stage front, side and side curtain airbags. Antilock brakes.

Fuel Mileage (estimates) - 20 mpg (city), 30 mpg (highway).

Warranty - Bumper to bumper, 3 years/36,000 miles; Power train, 3 years/36,000 miles; Corrosion, 5 years/unlimited mileage Base price - $28,880.

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2008-12-25T22:26:00.000-08:00

Warner Music Executive Payouts

In these times of major label mergers, downsizing, the slashing of label rosters, and thousands of record company jobs being lost over the last three years--not to mention the enormous sea change and seismic shifts that technology has wrought--comes one of the most disturbing reports we have come across. It further reveals just how profoundly out-of-touch certain companies TRULY are when addressing the problems within their own record divisions.

The Financial Times reported 'Warner Music paid its top five executives more than $21m in salary and bonuses following last year's $2.6bn acquisition of the US music group by a private equity consortium.' The article points out that Edgar Bronfman Jr, the Chairman who led last year's buy-out, received a $1M salary and $5.25M bonus. Lyor Cohen, head of the US recorded music business, received $1M and $5.24M in salary and bonus, respectively. Paul Rene Albertini, head of Warner's international operations, was paid $1.25M in salary and a $3.15M bonus. Departing Warner/Chappell CEO, Les Bider, received a $2.44M total payment.

These payouts include further guaranteed bonuses or change of control payments. According to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, last year's total executive remuneration was more than three times higher than Warner Music's $7M operating income for the 10 months to September 30th. The management payments reflect Warner's success in cutting costs following last year's sale of the Music Group by Time Warner. The company expects to deliver $250M of annualized savings by May this year, achieved mainly through 1,600 job losses.

What is so truly disturbing here is that it speaks volumes about the value system of an owner of a company that would pay its top-five Record Executives more than three times the amount of operating income for a ten-month period while dismissing 1,600 employees.

What the article failed to mention was that in addition to the employee layoffs, Warner Music Group also dropped 93 of the 193 artists signed to Warner Labels in the US, approximately 47% of the artist roster during this same period. If the financial health of a company is truly so dire that it calls for these kind of dramatic and severe cuts for the financial well being of the company, how does one justify the kind of staggering bonus payouts to the top five executives in the company? Don't get us wrong, we have no problem with executive compensation when it's tied to actually rewarding performance, but in this case, one is truly hard pressed to grasp or to understand what is actually being rewarded. The claim that the Warner Music Group will save $250M of annualized savings mainly through the decimation of 1,600 jobs is not something that we think should be financially rewarded.

On Feb 11th at the Grammy Foundation Entertainment Law Initiative luncheon in Los Angeles, WMG Chairman Edgar Bronfman spoke to the 460 attendees of the luncheon, "We must employ our creative imagination - and we must resist the temptation to conduct business as we always have - by experimenting with new approaches, new structures and new relationships, so that we can move more quickly and appropriately respond to the ever-changing marketplace."

He went on to request that music attorneys bring a new level of creativity to the deals they forge. "Your willingness to join with us is critical to the success of our industry."

If only he had "resisted the temptation to conduct business like we always have" and not given so much to so few while so many went without. In business, as in life, you lead through example. Mr. Bronfman, with all due respect, you need to have to have your own house in order before you have the credibility to make a request like that to the creative and legal communities.

In an open letter to Warner Music Chairman Edgar Bronfman, Carlos Anaia, a five-year Warner Music Group employee in London who was leaving the company wrote, "We understand that you took on a huge task to turn around the ailing, forgotten division of AOL Time Warner, but informing the already morale-drained staff (via a third party - The Financial Times) that the salary and bonuses that the top five executives took individually equal more than 20 times my total lifetime salaried income (assuming I started at 18 and retired at 60), is somewhat more than insensitive. If you want to make us feel like maggots, you succeeded. Paul-Rene Albertini gets paid $4 MILLION in total? Hello!!? The only deals we are all aware of have all LOST money. Walt Disney Records? It's still more than $15 million unrecouped. Milan Records? A French turkey. Need I go on? What deals has this guy done that actually MADE money?"

Throughout my own career in the music business, and especially in the last ten years, I've always been fascinated by the extremely disproportionate amount of money paid to CEOs in the Entertainment Business. Being in the music business for twenty-five years, we've seen Major Label CEO salaries/benefit packages go from $200,000.00 - $500,000.00 in salary and bonus payments in the mid 1980's to literally ten-times that amount, and more, just eight to nine years later for the same job.

Throughout the 1990's, the amount of money and compensation paid to CEOs and other top executives at film studios and major labels continued to reach new levels of financial absurdity, especially in the area of severance packages (the part of their contract that kicks in if they are fired or "leave the company for any other reason"). You want to know how absurd it's gotten? It's to the point now where if you really stop and think about it, there's no real incentive for CEO's to try and succeed anymore, other than ego (which we do not underestimate as an extremely powerful and driving force in this business).

Why? Because today, we live in an era where more often than not, the consequences of failure for a CEO have become far too financially lucrative! If you don't believe me, look back over the last ten years and think about all of the labels that have had regimen changes such as when EMI made Charles Koppelman CEO of its music division only to have the entire EMI label close down a few years later with over 135 employees losing their jobs (many with just a two week notice) while Koppelman exited with well over $30M along with other contractual compensation.

Consider also the revolving door of CEOs appointed by Gerald Levin (then CEO of AOL Time Warner) to run Warner's music division in the mid 90's. Between 1994 and 1998, Warner hired, promoted and fired Doug Morris, Bob Morgado and Michael Fuchs to run the Music Division. Each outgoing executive cost them between $15M - $25M.

Of course, let's not forget the very well-documented hiring (and very public exiting) of Michael Ovitz, who after eighteen months as President of The Walt Disney Co. (on a multi-year contract) left with over $96M in compensation and stock options - a matter that became a very public battle last year when the stock holders took Disney to court over this enormous payout to Ovitz). Think about it - this works out to about $533,000 a month, or maybe only $213,000 a month after taxes. Not bad for eighteen months' work, if you can get it.

Today, more often than not, this is something contractually sanctioned by the corporation. It's destructive, I believe, because as we've seen over and over, especially in the last four years in other industries, the consequences of these types of compensation packages DO NOT promote any sense of commitment, devotion or loyalty to a company, its growth, financial well-being or even in the most extreme cases (e.g. Worldcom, Enron) its very survival.

So what could possibly be the primary reason corporations continue to do this? It's driven, we believe, by a core yet completely misguided fear that no one else is capable of doing the job -- NO ONE!! Consequently, these executives have to be given whatever they ask for! Nothing reflects this mentality more clearly than the often-obscene severance packages you see CEOs carrying away when leaving or being fired from a company.

A further manifestation of this mentality in the business is reflected in the hiring of the same CEOs and executives over and over again regardless of their track records or past performance levels. As we always say, "the names in this business never change, just the addresses underneath them."

This practice of rotating top executives further creates the very powerful perception that there are very few people who can actually do the job. In 25 years of being in this business, we've never believed this, yet this deeply held belief is very difficult to change, especially at the highest levels of a company.

A few years ago at a party, I asked a CEO of a major label why this practice seemed so prevalent at the top executive levels of the music & film industries and the response was astounding. He said, "What you have to understand about the decisions to hire executives at that level is that very often the boards of the company hiring them are much more comfortable with someone who's already had the position and done the job regardless of their past track record than someone they don't know regardless of their ability!"

It was a sobering statement to say the least from someone who really understood this process and the mentality that goes into these choices. It also provided real insight into why so few companies today have any executives that go up all the way in the ranks. There are a few, such as Jason Flom, Sylvia Rhone and Jordan Katz, but not many.

So, the question in the boardroom today needs to be, "How can we inspire a level of dedicated commitment and accountability in our top CEOs to grow the company we've made the consequences of failing so financially lucrative?"

In this day and age, when so many of our firmly held beliefs about the way things are in the music industry are continually being broken apart and we're repeatedly being challenged by the brutally sobering new financial realities in the post-merger major label world now emerging: (Viacom's $18 billion decrease on their radio station valuations; Sony and BMG merging their recorded music operations worldwide; the fracturing of powerhouse NYC law firm Grubman, Indursky & Schindler, once one of the largest and most powerful law firms in the music business, who recently had one of its name partners, Paul Schindler, depart to a competing law firm as well as laying off several attorneys), it's a very powerful statement of just how out of touch and destructive corporate values like the financial compensation packages at Warner Music are to even their own financial well being and survival.

The tragedy, and I use the classic definition of tragedy as "a fall from greatness due to an unseen flaw in one's own character," (and labels truly don't get much greater than Warner Bros., Elektra & Atlantic, historically speaking), is that the leadership at the Warner Music Group in the most profound sense just does not get it! They truly don't see it. They still believe, "this is the way our business needs to be run."

This isn't so much a case of "corporate greed," but rather something that has become much more pernicious, especially in the last ten years, and that's this pervasive mentality of "I truly don't care as long as I'm taken care of." The Enron & WorldCom scandals are absolutely classic text book examples of this mentality on a grand scale in every respect!

As Bob Lefsetz, a leading music industry consultant and writer so aptly said recently, "To be this out of touch is to demonstrate you should not be running this enterprise." And in a creative industry like music that has always thrived on innovation (radio, TV, CDs, the Internet, iPods, satellite & internet radio), and in a time where such rapidly developing and emerging technologies are creating dramatic changes in the culture at an alarming pace as well as creating incredible opportunities and challenges, what great artists starting their career in music would want anything to do with a company that cares more about itself and its own survival than it does about the artists and music on the label?

Is it any wonder the Major Labels Market share continues to stagnate? Or that their ability to break new artists has reached an all time low? This is exactly why major labels in their current state have no future in this New World Order. If they are to be a part of it, they're going to have to reinvent themselves in a completely new way that reflects the world and times we live in today, not some fantasy of the past.

In closing, I'm reminded of a quote that a brilliant man named Breck Costin once said: "Always remember that your fantasies have to die before your dreams can come true."

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How to get yourself more comfortable with Direct TV

2008-12-24T22:25:00.000-08:00

I have create a Direct TV information website to share with my site visitors such as Direct TV Manual, information about Direct TV Equipments and the packages that Direct TV offered. I have also create few discussion topics to allow my site visitors to share their experience with the Direct TV with me. Overall, lot of them claims that they are not aware of if they terminate the Direct TV service within 2 years they will be impose a penalty fees from Direct TV. Some of them also complain that the Direct TV installer had install the dish at the wrong position - etc , block their window views. Here are some of the tips that might be helpful to you. * Make sure you have think carefully before chose the package that suits you. You will need to sign up a 2 years contract with Direct TV before taking their service. You will be impose a penalty fees if you decide to terminate their service before end of the contract duration. Most of the time, the Direct TV sales representative won't mention to you there will be a 2 years contract; of course, they also won't tell you about the penalty fees if you didn't ask. You know, this statement will make them more difficult to close deal with you. * I suggest you to stay with the Direct TV installer and plan ahead yourself on where the dish you want it to located in your house. Why? The installer is just a normal human being like you and me; he will complete his installation task in his most convenience way. End result? He will try to install the dish at the closest location from where your Direct TV receiver located so that he no need to pull the wire so long. The dish might end up located too low that block your window views or unable to receive the signal strongly and you will get a blur TV picture. To prevent this happen, plan yourself where your dish is located and tell the installer upfront before he start to do his installation works. For your information, Direct TV will install for your free if the dish is located within 125ft from your Direct TV receiver. Of course, ask the sales representative on the exact length and ask him to shown you this statement black and white from the contract before you pay them. Roughly calculate the distance yourself so that you can roughly plan your dish location before the arrival of the installer. It is better not to locate your dish too high, at least you can reach it with your broom. Why? So that during the winter time when you can clean the snow that stick on your Direct TV Dish with your broom to prevent your dish receive weak or no signals that make you unable to watch your favorite Direct TV Shows during wintertime. You can also spray the WT40 liquids on your Dish so that the snow doesn’t stick on your dish so easily. * Do not let the installer leave or sign any documents until the whole installation process done, and try to test and use the system by yourself, ask him whatever you like so that make yourself familiar with the control of whole system. Do not be shy, if you do not ask him now, you will need to call the Direct TV customer service phone call that will ask you to go through a series of DIY Manual on the phone before you can reach a live support. * Make sure you check Direct TV that your house is within Direct TV coverage area; I have heard from one of my site visitors that after he sign up the direct TV package, then he realize his house is a bit far from Direct TV coverage area. He get a weak signal and blur TV picture while he watch Direct TV program, to save his money, he decided to cancel the Direct TV supscriptions and end up he was imposed penalty fees by Direct TV because of want to terminate the service in less than 2 years. You know, the contract is made by Direct TV; of course the term and condition in the contract will more on their side since they are the one who pay lawyer to bind the contract. So, it is better help yourself by check the coverage area before sign up. Most sales representatives will be more concern on their sales commissions instead of your house is within Direct TV coverage area or not. *Make sure you only sign up the package that you really need. The 2 years contract only allow you to upgrade your Direct TV packages, not downgrade. For further understanding, you can share the Direct TV experience that contributed by my site visitors at Direct TV Comments Section

Dreambox Information

2008-12-24T22:17:00.000-08:00

Dreambox Information:

The Dreambox is a linux-based DVB satellite and cabe digital televisions decoder manufactured by the German vendor Dream Multimedia. The dreambox is similar to the DBox2 that was distributed by Kirch Media before they went backrupt. The ethernet interface allows networked computers to access recording on the internal hard drive - a nice addition for enthusiasts.
Dreambox has not yet released an HD receiver - something it's customers have been waiting for for some time. The new receiver - to be called the DM8000HD, should be available soon although release dates have not been set. If you own a Dreambox FTA Receiver, N2News has you covered with files, keys, autorolls, updates and support. Sign up now to get instant access to all Dreambox information and Support.

The prevalence of Live web cast

2008-12-23T22:24:00.000-08:00

Some say that TV is an idiot box, but I do not agree with it. There may be instances which are not favorable to some viewers, but I really love watching it. I admit that I’m a TV addict. Aren’t you? I really get frustration if I do miss my favorite TV show. I’m a regular viewer of Tom & Jerry and it is a hot favourite for my whole family. Not to mention about ESPN and Fox Network Sports.

According to a recent national wide survey, an average American spends more than 15% of his time watching TV. The survey also reflected the tastes of the Europeans as 18% and the Chinese 20%. So I’m of the view that TV is not an idiot box, but in fact a true entertainer and refresher in our daily lives.

Due to my hectic work schedules, I’ve to travel a lot. I was very disappointed that I couldn’t watch my favourite TV shows. One fine day, when I was browsing the net on my laptop, I was happy to note an advertisement. Generally, I skip advertisements, but as it was something related to satellite TV, I clicked it. The advert was about satellite TV on PC.

On seeing the advert sounding TV on PC, there was a mixed feeling. On one note I was happy but on the other I felt something suspicious. Finally, I made the purchase as the website Free Satellite TV For PC promised no-question-asked guarantee for about 8 weeks. I remember it as my first online purchase transaction which was very easy and secured through the Paypal.

Within in minutes of my payment, I received a download link to my email. Just unzipped the software package that included anti spyware and anti spam software’s besides the PC Satellite TV software. Just installed the pc satellite tv software on my laptop and found all the TV connections to be saved automatically.

I was really amazed on seeing 3000 stations. It included the channels broadcasting sports, news, music, movies, TV shows, radio etc. from all over the world. The best part of the Satellite TV for PC is that I could watch my favourites from anywhere in the world. I was really amazed that with this PC Satellite TV, I could watch a regional channel like Aljazeera TV on my laptop.

As a bonus package, I’ve even received unlimited free movies and music downloads plus DVD copy software. I do not want to make my view as a sales letter for Free PC Satellite TV, but one thing I could say now I’m really happy with Satellite TV for PC. For just a one time fee, I can access for life long. Truly remarkable technology. Kudos to PC Satellite TV Software.

N2News and Dreambox

2008-12-23T22:17:00.000-08:00

N2News and Dreambox:

N2News has started supporting Dreambox receivers. Dreambox receivers are linux based and therefore even the firmware is user upgradeable. Although Dream Media has dicontinued some of its models, all models are still used in the FTA community. Dreambox's newest model is the DM 7025+ and are anticipating a release of a new HD Receiver, the DM8000HD.

iTunes tops 200 million downloads, Partners with Satellite Radio

2008-12-22T22:23:00.000-08:00

iTunes and Satellite Radio

It seems that Apple is in talks with Sirius Satellite Radio to make their streaming broadcasts available on the iPod. This is something that a lot of online music fans have been looking forward to for some time. Satellite radio customers love the music variety because they can go for days without hearing the same songs on rotation. This is in stark contrast to commercial radio stations, where you can hear the same song every couple of hours and on multiple stations in the same market.

Many think this pairing is just a rumor since iPods are not designed for this type of function and it would probably require a much larger hard drive and a much larger iPod case to be able to carry the streams.

Another functionality that would also require some tweaks is the ability to record satellite stream directly onto the iPods. The whole purpose of the iPod is the storage capacity and the ability to make music portable.

Even if satellite broadcasts were available, if the storage functionality is not included, customers could easily turn away from it and back to streaming radio only.

Since iPods are in short supply right now because so many customers are trying to get one, imagine what the market frenzy would look like if you add radio transmission receivers onto it.

Both XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio with over 4 million subscribers have been looking into ways that they can merge their popular streaming radio functionality with a host of gadgets to give their customers more options and to expand their subscription base.

The iPod seems like a natural fit. Rumors of a partnership between the satellite radio companies and Apple computers have been rampant after several telling signs by executives of both companies at various computer industry shows.

Online tech guides and skeptics are critical, but hopeful, since there is no clear mechanism right now to add the radio transmission function onto an iPod and still maintain the same compact look and feel of the iPod. In addition, it would take some time to develop the product, test it and bring it to market.

Then it would have to attract the attention of both Satellite radio customers and serious iPod fans to prevent each party from losing the market share they are hastily trying to capture.

There is some overlap between iPod customers and Satellite Radio customers especially in the ability to adapt to new technology. What is unclear is if streaming radio fans, and download happy fans are part of some larger online music tribe that anyone can tap with new gadgets.

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Do you own a Dreambox FTA

2008-12-22T22:17:00.000-08:00

Dreambox

Do you own a Dreambox FTA receiver and your channels are down or scrambled?

Do you need to download the latest fixes, software, files, and keys for your Dreambox receiver?

N2NEws is now supporting the Dreambox line of FTA receivers, due to growing support demands. If you own a Dreambox 500,600, 7000, 7020 or 7025 then N2NEws is only FTA website you'll ever need for all your keys, files, software, updates and support needs. After signing up, N2News will instantly give you a username and password and help you set up your receiver, show you the easiest update procedures, and have you watching 1000's of FTA channels instantly!

The prevalence of Live web cast

2008-12-21T22:24:00.001-08:00

Featured Satellite Radio Articles

2008-12-21T22:22:00.000-08:00

Sirius Radio - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
Sirius radio, or more generally satellite radio, came out just a few years ago. If you’ve never listened to satellite radio or heard about it, this article is your lucky break. In this article you’ll find out what satellite radio is and how it works.

What Is Satellite Radio?

Just like the name indicates, satellite radio uses satellites and related equipment to broadcast radio channels to car or home radios. The concept really received its impetus in 1992 when the FCC set aside a chunk of radio frequency for what they called Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS). Five years later, Sirius Radio and XM Satellite Radio purchased licenses from the FCC, and both companies started putting the pieces into place to be able to start broadcasting.

Conventional radio waves can only travel 35 to 45 miles before they die out. The signal for satellite radio services is broadcast more than 20,000 miles above the Earth’s surface. Programming on satellite radio is subscriber based, meaning you pay a monthly fee to descramble the signal from the satellites. But, most satellite radio service comes commercial free, so you don’t have to worry about channel hopping. Channels include music, talk radio, sporting events, kids programs, and news.

The Who’s Who of Satellite Radio

There are currently three major players in the satellite radio game: Sirius radio, XM satellite radio, and WorldSpace. Sirius radio covers North America, including the continental U.S., Canada, and Alaska. XM provides service in the continental U.S. WorldSpace is developing coverage in other parts of the world (Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America) and are definitely the most ambitious in terms of client coverage (a potential of 4.6 billion clients covered on 5 different continents). Each company uses different satellite technology and methods to provide service in their respective areas.

Satellite radio equipment, such as car receivers and home stereos, are sold at a variety of consumer electronic stores, and are starting to become standard installations in new cars. Conventional radios cannot receive satellite radio transmissions, so picking up the service usually entails purchasing a receiver, though some kits are available to make conventional radios satellite-radio compatible.

Because of the different technology each company utilizes, receivers are not compatible with every company. For example, if you subscribed to XM but then wanted to switch to Sirius radio, you would need to get a new receiver that was compatible with Sirius. Some satellite television companies include satellite radio service in their channel packages, and you can receive the transmission through your television satellite dish.

How Does Satellite Radio Work?

This is the cool part. The music, talk show, sporting event, etc., are recorded digitally in a studio, after which the message is encoded. The encoded signal is sent to the satellites from ground stations (Sirius radio based in New York; XM based out of D.C.). The satellites then relay the signal to receivers in your car or at home. The receivers contain chipsets that decode the signal and play it through you stereo. In urban areas where taller buildings might block the signal from the satellites, ground repeaters or transmitters are used to resend the signal, eliminating pockets of dead space.

XM uses two satellites to cover the continental United States with their signal. Sirius radio uses three satellites to form a satellite constellation. The way they are set in orbit ensures that each satellite spends about 16 hours at a time covering the U.S. and that there is always at least one satellite over the U.S. at any given time. WorldSpace satellites beam three signals each to increase the amount of territory they are able to cover with their three satellites. All three companies have reserve satellites ready to launch in case one of their satellites stops working.

Satellite radio technology looks like it’s here to stay. It is ideal for those that live in areas where normal radio reception is poor, or for those willing to pay a little each month to not have to listen to commercials. Chances are good that soon every new car you buy will have satellite radio installed, and that more and more homes will be equipped for it. I have only covered the basics. It is definitely worth your time to find out more about what each company has to offer.

By Nick Smith

Device Profile: Dreambox DM7000 -- an open TV hacker's paradise

2008-12-21T22:13:00.000-08:00

The Dreambox DM7000 from Dream-Multimedia-Tv (DMM) is a $395 Linux-based digital radio and digital TV (DVB) satellite (or cable) receiver with digital video recorder (DVR) functions and PC connectivity. It is implemented using IBM's STB04500 set-top box chipset, which provides the necessary DVB functions like transport stream demultiplexing and MPEG2 decoding inexpensively. A minimalistic, GPL'd Linux-based software implementation has made the DM7000 popular with Linux programmers and TV device hackers.

The DM7000 features a Common Interface (CI) slot with the same form-factor as PCMCIA (but not the same handling) for conditional access (CA) modules, enabling reception of clear and encoded ASTRA and EUTELSAT digital video broadcasts. It includes a connector for an internal hard disk, a compact flash reader, and an on-screen display and remote control. The device's open-source nature has resulted in availability of dozens of plugins, from various CA modules to games and installation helpers.

The on-screen display menu includes:

Info menu

Games menu (Snake and Tetris included)

File menu (manage local file)

Setup menu

Channels (automatic search, manual search)

Satellite Channels

Channels -- Satellites -- Low Noise Block-downconvertor (LNB)

Network (set up LAN)

On-screen display settings

LCD

Remote control

Video

Skin

Language

Timer

Hard disk

Common

Firmware upgrade

Electronic program guide

What's inside?

The Dreambox DM7000 runs on an IBM STB Chip Pallas Pro processor clocked at 250 MHz for 350 million instructions per second (MIPs). It has 64MB of RAM, and boots from 8MB of internal flash memory. It can store video on an internal hard drive (not included), on CompactFlash (via an internal CompactFlash connector), on USB memory stick, or on other external devices.

Dreambox DM7000 front and back panels. Click for larger view

The device offers a maze of interfaces, including serial, parallel, USB, IrDA (not high data-rate -- just for remote control), digital I/O (IIC), LAN (100Mbps Ethernet), wireless Ethernet, Audio AC3, RGB, FBAS, YPbPr, audio analog, CI-Interface, SmartCard reader, and CompactFlash Reader. It has a deep standby power-saving mode that uses only 1.2 watts.

DMM provides a complete list of features and specifications on its Web site.

Dreambox DM7000 with hard-drive added.
Software

According to Felix Felix Domke, Software Developer with DMM, the DM7000 runs a linuxppc-2.4.2x-devel kernel, with some minor patches for the Memory Technology Device (MTD) mapping, among other things. "Basically, an unpatched linuxppc-2.4-devel. I have heard that a non-devel will boot, including network, ide, etc."

DMM chose not to use an off-the-shelf GUI/windowing system such as XFree86, Qt/Embedded, or Microwindows. Instead, the company built its own system, based on the standard Linux framebuffer. This offered the necessary features and a nice C++ interface "without being bloated like QTE." Domke notes, "I don't want to say that the alternatives were not good -- but they just didn't fit into 'our way' for the application. The limited 8MB Flash memory was a reason for not using a generalized GUI library. Of course, this is with the cost that we cannot use or embed standard components like a web browser without much work."

The Dreambox's main program, enigma, includes a built-in webserver, but Domke notes that some people are using thttpd or even apache as well as edonkey. "Basically, everybody's free to do anything with this box, but in our standard, tv-centric application we don't use many external applications."

Why Linux?

Domke says that DMM chose Linux because:

no license fees for offering production quality features like tcp/ip, filesystem, driver framework, etc.

less experience with other real time operating systems (RTOSs) like VxWorks

the dreambox should always be "open" for everyone. This wouldn't be possible with commercial operating systems, and there wouldn't be so much acceptance among other developers.

Domke also mentioned a few considerations why some might not want to use Linux:

more flash/ram overhead

some performance overhead because of the kernel/user split, or at least it requires more thinking to work around these.

Domke says that the "hardcore" Linux port for the Dreambox was based on MontaVista kernel patches released under the GPL. DMM based the rest of the distribution heavily on the non-commercial linux-on-dbox2 distribution from Tuxbox.org. This saved them from having to buy Hard Hat from MontaVista, according to Domke.

Domke notes that drivers were already available from IBM for the IBM STB04500 chipset that Dreambox is based on, but he says they were not stable enough. "In the end, we dropped them and rewrote them from scratch. The IBM drivers were at that date simply not stable enough, and were too complicated in some points to 'just fix some errors.' As the hardware is very nice to program, we wrote our own drivers, which exactly fit our needs, and we know how to debug them if there are any problems left."

Standardized (bloated) vs. "DIY" (specialized) approach

Domke wonders if it might have been better or faster in some ways to use standard software components. "Often we decided after trying out available software / libraries / drivers that it would be better to rewrite them instead of fixing them. While 'our' versions of these things often were more lightweight, faster, and more fitting, the downside was that there weren't any programmers who already knew these libraries, and we didn't have much time to write documentation."

"In retrospect, maybe it would have been better if we had choosen standard components, even if they had a larger memory footprint, were more complicated, etc," he adds. "[Our do-it-yourself (DIY) approach] meant we had to search bugs from the top level (the application) down to the hardware, since almost no components (except the kernel) were really tested in other environments or in stress tests. Choosing standard things would have maybe saved time for us. But this is pure speculation. I don't know."

Domke expects time-to-market to replace hardware costs as the most important factor affecting embedded Linux development projects. "As memory and processing power get cheaper, the dominating factor will be more and more the time-to-market instead of hardware costs. The benefit of using a tight (realtime) operating system will be really small compared to other costs."

Domke also notes that standard embedded Linux components increase portability. "We could use our application 1:1 on another hardware platform with the same API. Since we're using standard APIs (for digital video broadcasting [DVB], for example), our application today runs on the Dreambox, the dbox2 (as part of the Tuxbox project) and -- in a limited way -- on a PC.

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Remembering the Good Old Days with an Antique Railroad Watch

2008-11-21T22:33:00.000-08:00

An antique pocket railroad watch is one of the best possible gift options anyone can give on an important occasion. This item can be well appreciated by both antique collectors and non-collectors. There are some however who are not quite familiar with an antique pocket railroad watch. There are very good reasons why such an antique item is so expensive but still very much sought-after.

The Story of the Railroad Watch

Most people know from history books that the 1890s was the time when trains were widely used for transportation. Trains were not only crucial for transporting people, they were also important for the timely and efficient movement of economic goods. This in itself was enough of a reason for what we know now as antique pocket railroad watch pieces to function well.

There were literally hundreds of trains to manage almost everyday. It was important that they all kept the right time. Otherwise, trains could collide when tracks switched as scheduled. In 1891, such a collision happened in Kipton, Ohio just because a conductor's watch was late by four minutes. To prevent further incidents from happening, the government gave the order to come up with standards for railroad pocket watches.

An antique pocket railroad watch is thus quite valuable since it was made with tremendous attention to durability, quality and precision. A standard antique pocket railroad watch was crafted so well that even after a century, it could still tell the exact time.

Of course, a collector could also treasure an antique pocket railroad watch not just for its unique level of craftsmanship. An antique railroad watch can bring back the romance and simplicity of the old days.

Standards for an Antique Pocket Railroad Watch

The general standards for railroad watches were widely known in 1893. These general rules however were frequently improved and modified. Some watch companies also produced pieces that were far superior to standard watches. You should therefore learn to evaluate your antique pocket railroad watch based on who made it and the standards on the year it was made. There are things you should have in mind when assessing an antique piece:

1. When one speaks of the size of an antique pocket railroad watch, what is referred to is not the actual length or width but the size of the movement. In the beginning, the standard for a railroad watch was size 18. In the early 1900's size 16 became a popular option.

2. The second main point to consider in an antique pocket railroad watch is the components and characteristics. Your pocket watch should be temperature compensated and should be adjustable in five positions. It should have 17 or more ruby toroid jewels, a winding stem positioned at 12, a double roller, a lever set, a regulator and a steel escape wheel. It should also have Arabic numbers on an open white face.

By: Jeff Holmes

Reverse Phone Number Search - Free or Paid?

2008-11-20T22:32:00.000-08:00

Ever since we can do reverse phone number searches, detectives are not the only ones who can carry out investigative works. With so many online services that offer reverse phone number search either for free or for a fee, it becomes clear that we need to know a little more about the two and what the main difference is.

Whether you should go for the free or paid option very much depends on the kind of information you are looking for. Let us assume that the number you are searching for is a landline, then a free reverse phone lookup can give you the details you want.

However, if the number belongs to a cell phone, then I am afraid the free directories cannot help you. You can try out different ones but it is quite unlikely that you would be pleasantly surprised since most of them share common databases.

On the internet, you may find a few free reverse phone number search services that can give you the name of the phone owner. But this really relies on the person registering his or her name in their databases. These services are mostly new and unreliable and do not have a deep database to start with.

Paid reverse phone number search websites range from very expensive, charging per search ones to quite affordable, offering unlimited number of lookups for a flat fee. Their database of cell numbers is normally very extensive and constantly updated. The process of collecting data from various sources involves a lot of time and effort; besides, it is very expensive to maintain an accurate database. So, it becomes quite understandable why these services can't be provided for free.

Another benefit of using such paid services for reverse phone number search is the value-added services that come together with the search. You get more than just details about the owner's address and name. You also get to know stuff like the person's criminal record and other background records. Since the databases are huge, the likelihood of finding the person you are looking for is significantly high.

However, you should be careful in choosing the website to use for reverse cell number lookup. A legitimate service provider will never charge you unless they can satisfy your needs 100%. All reputable sites have a Money Guarantee feature in case your reverse phone number search turned in no results.

Find out through my website which service most people are going when they need these services.

By: Davion Wong

Satellite Internet

2008-11-19T22:30:00.000-08:00

Satellite-Internet.cc is a leading provider of Satellite Internet, Hughesnet, Hughes net service, Satellite Broadband, Direcway, Internet Satellite, Broadband internet solutions, Satellite Internet Connection, Satellite Internet Service and specializes in providing two way satellite internet solutions ready for home and office throughout North American region. Satellite Internet is a form of high-speed Internet service. Satellite Internet services utilize telecommunications satellites in Earth orbit to provide Internet access to consumers. Satellite Internet service covers areas where DSL and Cable access is unavailable. Satellite offers less network Bandwidthcompared to DSL or cable, however. In addition, the long delays required to transmit data between the satellite and the ground stations tend to create high network latency, causing a sluggish performance experience in some cases. Network applications like VPN and online gaming may not function properly over satellite Internet connections due to these latency issues.

Satellite Internet is one method of experiencing a broadband connection. As the name implies, satellite Internet uses a space satellite to deliver broadband access to homes Two types of Satellite Internet currently are available. These types are known as one-way and two-way. One-way Satellite Internet provides fast download speeds of between 400 Kbps and 1.5 Mbps. For uploading, however, a traditional dial-up modem is required so the speed would not improve. On the other hand, two-way Internet satellite does not require the use of a traditional modem so it delivers faster download and upload speeds of around 200 Kbps. Whether a one-way or two-way service is chosen depends primarily on availability (some providers offer only one or the other) and on the customer's budget (one-way service is generally less expensive).

While Satellite Internet can be the ideal choice for some broadband seekers, it does have its drawbacks. One is that there must be a clear, unobstructed view of the southern sky to receive the signal. Another is lags in the time between clicking on a link and receiving the data. These lags, known as latency, do not interfere with most Internet activities but can cause slowdown during online games.
There are some primary benefits of satellite Internet connectivity. Upload and download of data at broadband speed, 99% connection uptime, optimization for multiple users, compatibility with Windows and Macintosh Operating systems are a few of the features which are offered by Satellite Internet providers. The phone line is always free because connectivity is established by using a dish and a modem. The normal download speed for a dial-up connection is 56 Kbps and for a Satellite Internet connection it varies between 700 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps. Speed is one of the primary reasons why Satellite Internet connectivity scores over dial-up Internet connections. Satellite Internet has some upfront costs for installation of dish and modem. You do not have to invest in additional phone lines and no need to dial-in and miss important phone calls. Internet service providers differentiate their services on the speed at which you can upload and download data. Satellite Internet service have speeds that range from 700 kbps to 1.5 mbps. Quick installation time and 24/7 tech support gives subscribers a satisfactory browsing experience. A 25 Mb software download will take 2.3 minutes at 1.5 mbps whereas a dial-up connectivity would require more than an hour to download the same software. The benefits of satellite Internet far outpace any other mode of Internet connection.

By: Fommy

The Anti Aging Treatment

2008-11-18T22:27:00.000-08:00

This unique plant fight against skin aging, Aging Treatment specially with this plant will prevent aging of your skin in future.and this is how Anti aging story beguines...

Edelweiss extract comes from Edelweiss flowers, which are short lived perennials. Edelweiss is a German word which means noble and white. The Edelweiss flower is found at altitudes which range from 1,700 meters to 2,700 meters, general in areas with light soil, good drainage and southern exposure.
In ancient times the Edelweiss flower was sought after by men who wished to prove their bravery. Because the flower grew at such heights and was often on cliff sides and in dangerous areas many people were known to have been injured, or even killed in pursuit of this flower, which led many men to wear it in the lapel as sort of a badge of honor. Of course, the fact that the Edelweiss flower was the favorite of the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, the Empress Elizabeth also gave it prestige. The flower became so popular among hikers that the governments of Austria, Germany and Switzerland took steps to protect it in certain parts of the Alps. Today Edelweiss is grown on many continents and is no longer in the danger it once was. It became even more popular however the 1960's when a song called Edelweiss in the popular stage play and film The Sound of Music sang its virtues and beauty.
For centuries Edelweiss extract has been believed to have positive health effects. Edelweiss teas have been popular as well as use of Edelweiss extract in hot milk, often sweetened with honey. Diarrhea and dysentery were two ailments that it was believed Edelweiss extract could cure. People also believed that it could help fight ailments such as diphtheria and tuberculosis.
Today research by the pharmaceutical industry indicates that there was something to these ancient beliefs. Used in high quality anti aging and anti wrinkle cosmetics.
Edelweiss extract is an ancient folk lore remedy that modern science is making popular once again. They have also discovered that the ultra violet light absorbing chemicals this plant has developed from high altitude growth makes it a good additive to sun blocks. Pharmaceutical researchers also are interested in the way some chemicals in the plant prevent amplification of oxides, which are tied to the aging process.
The future of research into Edelweiss extract looks as bright as the high Alpine sun, and the popularity of Edelweiss extract as an ingredient in high quality cosmetics means the plant will remain popular for many years to come.

Dish Network - There's No Comparison in the Satellite TV Market

2008-11-17T22:26:00.000-08:00

Comparable to politics and politicians, the business world is filled with people telling you what they think you want to hear instead of what you need to know. Competitors often resort to deception when a new product starts to threaten their market. The television entertainment industry is an example of this occurrence. After being rated at the top of customer service satisfaction by J. D. Power and Associates, the competition is nervous and trying to stop the flow of customers to Dish. The subsequent information has been provided in order to prevent any untruths and myths that might be gossiped about by people who are afraid of the market success of the Dish Network business.

How to Receive Free Installation, Equipment and Upgrades

People become suspicious when they are being offered free objects or plans for buying services or joining a business. In today’s world of bombarding advertisements and offers, one must be careful where they invest or commit their hard-earned money. When J.D. Power and Associates awards its highest honor to a business, you can be assured that business's quality reputation. That is how it is with Dish Network again and again the start up offer of free satellite receiver equipment & free professional installation has been proven to work In addition, you receive free equipment upgrades with Dish, including a DVR, which allows you to store up to 100 hours of programming. That isn't all of the free offers. New customers can elect to have up to four rooms equipped with satellite TV at no charge People can watch for free four different programs in four different rooms. With most cable providers, this service comes at a cost of five to ten dollars.

Have you Been Told that Satellite TV Reception is Less than Cable?

The way to respond to this query is simply to shout, "No way!" You will have the same reception quality as Cable television as long as you follow all of the Dish Network Installation Guidelines and mount your dish correctly and in a proper posistion. As with cable TV, you will lose all broadcasts in a power outage. The very good feature of Dishnetwork is that in the event of emergencies and the need for weather information, the generator can be used as a source of power. Cable TV depends exclusively on electric lines, and in the majority of instances, service for cable is not restored till the power resumes.

Are My Local Channels Available Through Dish Network?

While this used to be true it is simply no longer the case since Dishnetwork has had its programming greatly expanded to include all of your local channels, too. Because of this, many people are choosing satellite for their television needs. As the popularity of Dish Network develops, the acquisition of a lager number local channels is relevant. If you've been thinking about satellite TV, I can't recommend a better time to order Dish Network than now. The number of offers and promotions that are currently being offered online is unprecedented. Don't waste any time, sign up for these great Dish Network deals now.

No Other Satellite TV Provider Even Comes Close to Dish Network

2008-11-16T22:26:00.000-08:00

As in the world of politics, the world of business can be full of disinformation and criticism. Competing businesses in the same field often use deceitful tactics to keep their customers when a new services or products are introduced to the marketplace. the industry of entertainment television providers is a example why and where this occurring today. After being rated at the top of customer service satisfaction by J. D. Power and Associates, the competition is nervous and trying to stop the flow of customers to Dish. The following information below is presented to dispel any false statements and rumors that are possibly being spread by those who fear the success of Dish Network.

Free Equipment, Free Installation, Free Upgrades, Is It True?

People become suspicious when they are being offered free objects or plans for buying services or joining a business. It's important to be careful when making the decision to commit or invest ones money, as there are many advertisements and offers in society today. When J.D. Power and Associates awards its highest honor to a business, you can be assured that business's quality reputation. This is what you get when you have Dish. At the beginning of operation, free satellite receiver equipment plus professional installation at no cost proved reliable over and over again. In addition, you receive free equipment upgrades with Dish, including a DVR, which allows you to store up to 100 hours of programming. The no cost offers do not stop there. New subscribers also have the option of installing satellite TV in up to four rooms for free. This gives people the freedom to view four different channels in four different rooms - without additional costs. With a cable provider, there is a good chance that you will need to shell out minimum five to ten dollars for this service.

Satellite TV Reception Is Poor Compared To Cable TV, Right?

The is answer to this question is a solid and resounding, "Wrong!" If you follow the instructions detailed in the Dishnetwork Installation Guidelines which specify that you should mount the dish with an uninterrupted view of the southern sky, you'll get reception clarity identical to cable. Similar to cable, if the power goes out, so does the signal. The Dish Network communication system allows for the use of electrical generators to power and maintain access to critical emergency and weather information. Cable TV is completely dependent on electrical power in order to send content.

Is it Possible to Get Local Channels on Dish?

While this used to be true it is simply no longer the case since Dishnetwork has had its programming greatly expanded to include all of your local channels, too. People are changing to satellite television because of this. Dish Network keeps acquiring access to more local channels throughout the country as they continue to grow and prosper. If you have contemplated subscribing to satellite TV, now is the best time to order Dish Network. This is the most offers and promotions we have ever been able to offer. Don't waste any time, sign up for these great Dish Network deals now.

Dish Network TV - Best Programming Available!

2008-11-15T22:25:00.000-08:00

The business field is much like that of politics, it recieves much criticism and wrongful information. As a brand new device or service enters the market and gains broad appeal, competing businesses frequently depend on deceptive claims to maintain their pool of clients. The industry of television entertainment providers is one example where this is occurring today. After being rated at the top of customer service satisfaction by J. D. Power and Associates, the competition is nervous and trying to stop the flow of customers to Dish. The following information below is presented to dispel any false statements and rumors that are possibly being spread by those who fear the success of Dish Network.

Equipment, Installation, Upgrades - All for Free - Can it be true?

It is natural for customers to be weary of a product that is offered for free when they must sign up or purchase a service to receive the product. You must be careful where you invest your hard-earned money these days, as everyone is constantly bombarded by advertisements and offers. Yet, when a highly respected company, such as J.D. Power and Associates, awards high honors to a business you are satisfied they can be trusted. That is how it is with Dish Network At the beginning of operation, free satellite receiver equipment plus professional installation at no cost proved reliable over and over again. New subscribers to Dish Network have a choice of a free equipment upgrade of a digital video recorder or DVR, which lets you record and store up to one hundred hours of your favorite programs. The no cost offers do not stop there. New customers can elect to have up to four rooms equipped with satellite TV at no charge People can watch for free four different programs in four different rooms. You will be charged at least five dollars and sometimes up to ten dollars for this service from most cable providers.

Satellite TV Reception Is Poor Compared To Cable TV, Right?

Answering to this inquiry is easy, "Wrong". You will have the same reception quality as Cable television as long as you follow all of the Dish Network Installation Guidelines and mount your dish correctly and in a proper posistion. Just as with cable television, if there is loss of power to your home then you will lose signal. The Dish Network communication system allows for the use of electrical generators to power and maintain access to critical emergency and weather information. Cable TV is completely dependent on electrical power in order to send content.

Will I Still be Able to Receive Local Channels through Dish Network?

While this used to be true it is simply no longer the case since Dishnetwork has had its programming greatly expanded to include all of your local channels, too. Because of this, many people are choosing satellite for their television needs. As Dish Network continues its growth it is able to progressively acquire more local channel access all over the country. If you've been thinking about satellite TV, I can't recommend a better time to order Dish Network than now. There are offers and promotions available on the Internet in numbers that have never been seen before. Act quickly to make the most of these Dish Network offers.

Dish Network TV Is Your Choice!

2008-11-14T22:22:00.000-08:00

The best of the best is desired by all. The customer will always seek to spend their money on the highest quality product, when the price is within their budget. There is no difference when buying television programming for their home. Like anything else in this day and age, an abundance of businesses and promotions are available to select from. Deciding between cable TV and satellite TV is the biggest decision when selecting programming options Each day, more people are turning to satellite providers, for example, Dish Network.

Dish Network Satellite TV is Meeting People’s Digital Needs

Over 27 million people have made the switch from antenna or cable television to a satellite service in the last decade alone. Why would they want to do this? The reasons are the same as with anything else in life - if a certain product is better at meeting your needs you will choose that over another one. Getting a cable line run from the outlet box closest to them all the way to their home is not possible or extremely costly for a great number of people living in rural areas. The only thing required for a Dish Network satellite dish is a place to put it with a clear view of the Southern sky. This is necessary for a clear signal. If you live in a region where weather conditions could easily result in a power outage, the better option is satellite television. The regional power grid is what Cable systems rely on to function.

Dish Network systems can operate on a generator thus allowing people access to valuable weather and safety information. Internet access also comes into play when comparing. If your area doesn't provide cable access and its high speeds, then you must be familiar with how frustrating it is to connect to the internet with a dial-up connection. Rural and worldwide web users were thankful to hear about the partnership between Dish Network and WildBlue Communications that will make high-speed Internet access a possibility for them.

Dish Network Offers the Most Enticing New Customer Deals

New customers can't pass up exciting offers by satellite providers like the Dish Network. For example, start up packages for satellite are around $20 while start up packages for cable are around $70. Furthermore, in the recent past, cable rates have increased an average of 8.2%.
When you select Dish network and sign up with them, you will get a free dish and receiver that they even install professionally for free. You can also get a free upgrade of your equipment; choose a DVR or HD receiver. DVR technology gives the user the ability to not just record 100 hours of programming, but also the ability to pause and rewind live programs. Up to four Dish Network receive will be installed in four rooms of your house free of charge. There is no additional fee when it comes to gettingg a receiver. The installation is free. Cable service providers, however, can charge up to $10 for service in each additional room.

What is the One Thing you Need to Know When Buying Satellite TV?

The opinion of current users is usually the most valuable information in choosing a product. Dish Network shines in this area. When compared to all other satellite and cable providers they have been chosen by J. D. Power and Associates. Other users are pleased, why would you think you will not be?

Meet The Right Man [1]

2008-11-13T22:21:00.000-08:00

WANT A HEALTHY LOVING RELATIONSHIP?

Most women make critical mistakes when trying to attract and date men. As a result, the right men lose interest in you and you end up with the wrong kind of men. Most of us know someone like that, who keeps getting involved with someone so wrong for her. Others can see it and tell her, but she can't see it for herself. Can never understand what went wrong with the relationship, when it was doomed from the start.

Wouldn't it be great if you knew HOW to find, approach, attract and date the RIGHT man, and then make him fall in love with you? Each of us are different so each of us has had our own experiences with dating and men, so there are different reasons why we want to learn how to attract the right men, and there are reasons why you have not been able to attract the right one.

To understand what you have been doing wrong, you must first understand how men think. Learn exactly how to communicate with men and learn what mistakes are so often made in keeping your man interested. You need to learn how to evaluate yourself so that you can begin to have confidence and learn some skills that will truly help you in your everyday life as well as your love life. By improving your self-esteem and self worth you will begin to make better decisions.

Naomi Miller has written a beautiful book called Meet and Keep The Right Man http://jmglobal08.dating7.hop.clickbank.net/ , to give you the power to find lasting and meaningful relationships and teaches you how to use your individual and unique qualities to succeed. She's got the ultimate secrets to becoming irresistibly attractive and finding the right man, by using your own special hidden qualities and tapping into the power that's within you.

Life is short and trial and error is a long painful process, take charge of your life!

The Haunting Sea.

2008-11-12T22:20:00.000-08:00

Strategic market planning means finding and implementing profitable marketing strategies. But what exactly is a strategic internet marketing strategy?

Strategic Internet marketing is about designing a selling process included in your Internet presence that can track and measure your marketing campaign results. The results are more leads and more quality leads and being able to design measuring tools to hone your marketing plan.

A marketing strategy specifies a target market and a related marketing plan. The marketing strategy is the big picture of what a company will be doing in a market. There are two components to a marketing strategy; the target market, which is mostly a homogenous group of customers to whom you wish to appeal; and, the marketing mix, which are the variables (advertising methods, email etc.) under your control designed to satisfy the target market. For more details go to www.podcastings-teleprompter.com. The Internet is only one medium that can be used in strategic Internet marketing. The real world can be a great source of business and part of your strategic Internet marketing too. A typical marketing mix should also include product offered at a price discount, along with promotion to tell customers about the product. Before you venture into the Internet marketplace with a product or service, you should ask yourself these basic questions as part of your strategic Internet marketing plan:

Should you be online? You should have an online presence if you know that fifty percent of your target market is Internet capable. Or, if your only presence is online, theoretically you should be able to reach 50% (maximum) of your target market. Remember not everyone is online. Products that require personal inspection or testing are much harder to sell online.

What approach is most appropriate for your strategic Internet marketing? Should you open an online storefront or be part of an online mall? Maybe you should limit the use of the Internet to just advertising and not online purchasing. Maybe you only need an online catalog your consumers can browse through. Those marketing packaged goods may only need to invest in web advertising, unless the product must be demonstrated to be understood by potential customers.

Is your business purely an online one?
Does your strategic Internet marketing need to include the entire globe? If your target market is global, then you will want to use the Internet to reach overseas customers. Translation issues, foreign regulations, copyright and tax laws and foreign currency exchanges must be addressed and answered. For more information login to www.perpetual-traffic-generator.com. What is the level of competition online? Some markets are going to be more competitive than others. Determine if your budget is going to allow you to run with the competition, or leave you at the bottom of the list.

Is your strategic Internet marketing effort synchronized? Ensure your Internet marketing plan is in sync with the rest of your traditional marketing plan (if you have one).

What resources are you going to dedicate to your strategic Internet marketing? Don't make the mistake that many have by offering a feature on their website and then not fully supporting it. And don't' make the mistake of thinking it doesn't take any money to have an online business, because it does!

The answers to these questions will provide you with an understanding of whether or not online marketing is a viable option. Proper research will also help identify the risk factors in your strategic Internet marketing.

The marketing job does not end with planning. A good strategic Internet marketing plan by itself does not guarantee success. The plan must be carried out and implemented effectively.

Preparing Your Classic/Antique Car for Storage

2008-11-11T22:19:00.000-08:00

Preparing Your Classic/Antique Car for Storage

To begin with, I want you all to know that I'm not an expert when it comes to
Classic Cars, just an ordinary guy that's been around a lot of years and have
had some classics that I wish I still owned, but lets get on with the subject
at hand, "Preparing your Classic/Antique car for Storage".

The tips I have are just good common sense things that I've learned over the
years, and have implemented with my own classics as I get them ready for the
cold weather months.

Lets start with the gas tank, for some reason in this day and age, gas will go
bad after a few months of being left in the tank. I remember as a kid of 15,
working in a gas station, we never had to worry about gas going bad, but things
change. If there's a chance of the gas going bad, there must be a way of
preserving it. A product called "Sta-bil"can be picked up at your local gas

station or hardware store. Most of you know your cars well enough, that you can
estimate the amount of fuel in your tank, and when "Sta-bil" indicates so
much per 10 gallons of gas you'll be able to figure it out. It doesn't have to be
real precise, just close. Then start the engine, let it run for a few minutes
so that the mixture is in the fuel lines and carburetor. Doing this can save a lot of problems in the spring when you take your Classic out of storage.
Now lets go to the other end of the car, 'the Radiator'. This is very important
because if your coolant isn't good to -30 or -35 degrees Fahrenheit your coolant
could freeze, and that could be a very expensive repair bill if it cracked the engine block. So have the coolant checked to make sure it is at the proper mixture.

Next lets take a look at the engine. Its a good idea to have a fresh oil change
and a new oil filter, just in case you want to start your Classic during the months it
is in storage. Be sure you use the correct weight oil, and also have everything greased properly.

If your Classic has power brakes, make sure the reservoir is full, and the
same with the power steering.

Now for the actual storage. If you store your Classic in your garage, as I do,
then you may want to take a few precautions. First of all, if your garage has a
concrete floor, you should know that metal will rust on a concrete floor because
moisture will come right through the concrete, therefore, I suggest that you cover
the floor with some cardboard first, then what I did was get some 3/8" thick
plywood on top of the cardboard, and then as a complete moisture barrier, I placed
a layer of plastic on top of the plywood. This way there is no moisture being drawn
up to the metal under my car, such as the frame, motor, fuel lines, brake lines,
etc.

Then last, but not least, the finish on your Classic/Antique. Before putting your
"Baby" away, you should give her a good coat of wax. Then, a good dust cover is
nice. This should keep your Classic/Antique in good shape until you are ready to
revive her from her winter sleep for more fun in the late spring and through the summer months.

Here is the information for the e-mail campaign:

Subject: FREE FUEL SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR CLASSIC CAR

Body of the e-mail:

Follow this link for a FREE list of fuel saving tips for your classic car!

Information to be linked to our blog( Mel's Cyber Garage )

preparing your classic

2008-11-10T22:18:00.000-08:00

You Can Get Free Website Traffic

2008-11-09T22:03:00.000-08:00

You Can Get Free Website Traffic

Making your website is just the first step in creating an internet presence. After you create and launch the site, now you have to drive traffic to it. Several ways exists to do this effectively. Some cost money while some are cheap but cost a great deal of time and effort. Regardless of which techniques you choose, it is a great idea to try several different approaches simultaneously for best results. The following traffic techniques work very well: Article Marketing
A good way to get free traffic is to write articles. An article is a brief document of about 500 words that succinctly describes a specific top. Each article will have an author bio box where you can place a link to your website. The web has lots of article directories to choose from. You can submit to some or all of these directories. Some article writers say that you should submit to as many as you can. Others say that there are only a few main article directories you should submit to:

articlecity.com
ezinearticles.com
ideamarketers.com
goarticles.com

When using article marketing on lots of directories, you should also consider using automated tools to help you submit the articles since it can be a very time consuming task. Pay Per Click
The fastest way to drive traffic to your website is to use pay per click (PPC) advertising. The major search engines allow you to pay a specified amount each time someone clicks on an ad for your website. PPC campaigns can drive traffic because you are paying money to have your ad shown on the first page of search results for specific keyword searches. But PPC costs a lot of money if to do properly. Web 2.0 Bookmarking
A great way to generate backlinks from high ranking websites is to use social bookmarking is a technique that can be very effective in creating backlinks. To use Social Bookmarking, create accounts at sites like Furl.net or Onlywire.com and post your website URL as a bookmark. Bookmarks on these websites are very valuable as backlinks. Other users of these sites can find your bookmarks, and they too can bookmark your site. Other users will themselves bookmark your website when they find it on these Social Bookmarking sites, which means you get even more backlinks. Comment on Forums
Just about any topic will have forums on the web related to that topic. You can get a backlink by posting to these forums. Usually the owners of the forums will prevent you from specifically promoting your web site but you can get a backlink if your leave useful non-spammy comments. Comment on Blogs
Blogs also allow you to comment. Just like for forums, you must leave relevant comments or your comments and backlinks will be rejected. Also, look for blogs that do not have "no follow" in the links, because "no follow" links do not pass page rank to your website. Backlink Networks
One of the best new ways to get backlinks is to use an automated system. By using an automated system, you can get backlinks from other websites in the network. Backlink networks make it very easy to get links without spending lots of time and money. When considering an automated system, it is important to look at all the features it offers. Are the backlinks one way or reciprocal? Will it leverage your article marketing efforts with new sites for your articles? Does it show articles from other users on your website so your website has more webpages? Will it let you do social bookmarking? Can users help each other with Social Bookmarking tasks? Choosing a system with all these features is a great step in solving your backlink problem.

holographic

2008-11-06T00:06:00.000-08:00

LONDON, England (CNN) -- Picture this: you're sat down for the Football World Cup final, or a long-awaited sequel to the "Sex and the City" movie and you're watching all the action unfold in 3-D on your coffee table.

The future of television? This image is an impression of what 3D holographic television may look like.

It sounds a lot like a wacky dream, but don't be surprised if within our lifetime you find yourself discarding your plasma and LCD sets in exchange for a holographic 3-D television that can put Cristiano Ronaldo in your living room or bring you face-to-face with life-sized versions of your gaming heroes.

The reason for renewed optimism in three-dimensional technology is a breakthrough in rewritable and erasable holographic systems made earlier this year by researchers at the University of Arizona.

Dr Nasser Peyghambarian, chair of photonics and lasers at the university's Optical Sciences department, told CNN that scientists have broken a barrier by making the first updatable three-dimensional displays with memory.

"This is a prerequisite for any type of moving holographic technology. The way it works presently is not suitable for 3-D images," he said.

The researchers produced displays that can be erased and rewritten in a matter of minutes.

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To create television sets the images would need to be changing multiple times each second -- but Peyghambarian is very optimistic this can happen.

He said the University of Arizona team, which is now ten-strong, has been working on advancing hologram technology since 1990 -- so this is a major step forward. He believes that much of the difficulty in creating a holographic set has now been overcome.

"It took us a while to make that first breakthrough, but as soon as you have the first element of it working the rest often comes more rapidly," he said. "What we are doing now is trying to make the model better. What we showed is just one color, what we are doing now is trying to use three colors. The original display was four inches by four inches and now we're going for something at least as big as a computer screen."

There are no more great barriers to overcome now, he said.

The breakthrough has made some long-time researchers of the technology believe that it could now come to fruition.

Tung H. Jeong, a retired physics professor at Lake Forest College outside Chicago who had studied holography since the 1960s told NJ.com; "When we start talking about erasable and rewritable holograms, we are moving toward the possibility of holographic TV ... It has now been shown that physically, it's possible."

And what might these holographic televisions look like?

According to Peyghambarian, they could be constructed as a screen on the wall (like flat panel displays) that shows 3-D images, with all the image writing lasers behind the wall; or it could be like a horizontal panel on a table with holographic writing apparatus underneath.

So, if this project is realized, you really could have a football match on your coffee table, or horror-movie villains jumping out of your wall.

Peyghambarian is also optimistic that the technology could reach the market within five to ten years. He said progress towards a final product should be made much more quickly now that a rewriting method had been found.

However, it is fair to say not everyone is as positive about this prospect as Peyghambarian.

Justin Lawrence, a lecturer in Electronic Engineering at Bangor University in Wales, told CNN that small steps are being made on technology like 3-D holograms, but, he can't see it being ready for the market in the next ten years.

"It's one thing to demonstrate something in a lab but it's another thing to be able to produce it cheaply and efficiently enough to distribute it to the mass market," Lawrence said.

Yet, there are reasons to be optimistic that more resources will be channeled into developing this technology more quickly.

The Japanese Government is pushing huge financial and technical weight into the development of three-dimensional, virtual-reality television, and the country's Communications Ministry is aiming at having such technology available by 2020.

Peyghambarian said there are no major sponsors of the technology at present, but as the breakthroughs continued, he hopes that will change.

Even if no major electronics company commit themselves, there is hope that backers could come from outside of the consumer electronics industry, he said.

"It could have some other applications. In training it's useful to show people three-dimensional displays. Also it would be good to show things in 3-D for defense command and control and for surgery," he said.

Kaon K 200 FTA

2008-11-05T03:13:00.001-08:00

Kaon K 200 FTA

ArtNo.: 0314

Kleiner FTA Receiver aus dem Hause Kaon. Der Receiver besticht durch sein gutes aussehen und hohen Funktionalität.

Kaon KSF 200 FTA - Digital Receiver

- 9.000 Kanäle
- 1x Scart
- Display
- HF Modulator
- Loop through
- RS 232
- USUALS und DiSEqC 1.2
- EPG
- Sleep Timer
- Software Update über RS-232
- 25 OSD-Sprachen
- Video RCA
- Audio L/R RCA
- S/PDIF

- Abmessungen: Maße 180 x 45 x 250mm
- Gewicht: 1,4kg

Viewsat 9000 HD (version2)

2008-10-31T11:37:00.000-07:00

Only 25 units left. Viewsat 9000 HD. Now shipping! New Price! - the latest High Definition FTA receiver to hit the market. From the makers of Viewsat, the Viewsat 9000 HD is the culmination of everything learned to date. This receiver also does PVR. Record to a USB hard drive.

Final pricing now in effect.

Viewsat 9000 Specs:

Enable to decode QPSK satellite and ATSC terrestrial transmissions.
Mpeg2 and Mpeg4
HDTV, SDTV display support.
Teletext close caption.
Video : HDMI, S-Video, Ypbpr, Composite
Audio : AC3, SPDIF (Optical)
Aspect ratio adjustment 4:3 (16/9 crop), 4:3 (16/9 letterbox), 16:9 (4/3 pillar box).
Output format 1080i, 720P, 576P and 576i. (Europe@50hz)
User friendly OSD and operation.
Favorite channel selections.
S/W upgrade through RS-232 and USB 2.0
Parental Guide and rating control.
Picture in Picture support….(Aux input/optional)
Electronic Program Guide.
DiSEqC 1.0 & or DiSEqC 1.2
USB 2.0 port

Metabox CA-4

2008-10-31T11:19:00.000-07:00

Metabox CA-4

Price:	US $117.74

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UCAS Smart Card reader ! Incredible! Great
support for many cards!!! Software solution,
you can not believe what it can do! Sub-
title supported! Air Down load supported!
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Metabox CA-4 Specifications:

UCAS Smart Card reader ! Incredible!
Great support for many cards!!!
Software solution, you can not believe what it can do!!!
Sub-title supported!
Air Down load supported!
Network searching available
Satcodx compatible (Easiest TP data update through internet)!
more than 5000 Progammable channels (TV+Radio)
More than 20 European and Asian OSD languages
8 Favorite channel groups
7 days EPG supported (electronic program guide)
Recall last viewed 9 channel list
DiSEqC 1.0, 1.2, USALS Compatible
100 background for software menu selectable!
Teletext by VBI insertion
Powerful zoom functions: Zoom in/out (2X,3X,4X)
MPEG-2 Digital & Fully DVB Compliant
Easy Installation & Fast search with Sti-5518+Sharp's Tuner
Brilliant GUI(256 colors)
Singal & Simultaneous Multi Satellite Search
SCPC & MCPC Receivable from C/Ku-band SAT
Powerful Edit Function (Rename, Sort, Favorite, Delete, Skip)
Channel Sort by All, A-Z, Lock, CAS name
S/W upgrade through RS-232C (PC to Unit, Unit to Unit)
FTA/scrambled channels separately searching as optional
Manual PID Insertion and auto Scan Function
Multi PIG function supported
PAL -NTSC Auto-conversion system
Parental Lock for Channel & Menu
Strong SMPS (Free voltage 90~260V)
Front 7 Segment LED Display
Game

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Broadband Satellite Tv

2008-10-31T11:02:00.000-07:00

Quite a few satellites orbit above the earths surface, over 50. These are spaced out two to three degrees apart. The satellites orbit at exactly the same speed and direction as the earth itself so that they remain in a fixed position above a particular area, which helps to make it easy for you to receive a signal.

Each satellite only covers around 1/3 of the world's surface, this is because it is the only area that is visible from the satellite's position. For certain broadband satellite tv to receive signals, what are known as "spot beams", are pointed directly down at certain times.

Massive multi national companies own the satellites used for brodband satellite tv. Newskies, Eutelsat, and Intelsat are three of these companies. Some national companies and regional operators are also available for you to subscribe to.

There are many features of a Broadband Satellite TV.

Internet service providers offer broadband satellite tv, these ISPs sell their services to consumers. Many of them provide free equipment to get you started and offer monthly subscriptions, each of which depends on the capacity you require (what channels).

When you subscribe to a broadband satellite TV provider, you will get a small satellite dish, which could be 60cm all the way through to 3.7m in diameter, and you'll get a receiver module, and a suitable transmit module. This equipment is vital to you being able to receive signals from the satellite broadband, and extracting data from your computer or network. If you have this equipment inside your home it can prepare your system for data transmission, whenever you click the mouse over the internet.

When you subscribe for broadband satellite tv, you will be paying for an amount of data, or a specific bit rate, such as 512k down. This means that when you download a file, the highest speed will be 512k bits. Most broadband satellite tv providers offer "shared bit rates", these will be limited or lower bit rates that offer a specified capacity that you will be sharing.

Its good to be aware that if you choose to use the sharing arrangements, you will be given a monthly upload and download limit. This is done to ensure that other users can block you from receiving broadcasts. The policies surrounding the 'fairness' can be complicated and will vary from one broadband satellite tv provider to the next.

If having limits puts you off, then you can subscribe with a CIR (continuous information rate) service that lets you upload and download unlimited data to your hearts content. Just expect a more expensive subscruption rate if you decide to go down this route, as they are generally used for commercial purposes, like internet cafes and other businesses that require large bit rates.

My answers are based

2008-10-30T11:37:00.000-07:00

My answers are based on using a 500s and 7020s with a Gemini image so may not 100% apply to a 7000.

1. Probably not but you may be able to use gotoXX- this is described in the Idiot's Guide- I don't use it so can't describe it much more.
2. There are a few xml based EPGs but they're all pretty rubbish. There may be a picture-in-picture plugin but not sure- might only be available for twin tuner Dreamboxes (haven't tried it).
3. If the image is USB stick based it will probably be stored on the stick.
4. The information will still be on the USB stick.
5. Use a normal CAT5 cable to connect a Dreambox to a router. Crossover is only for connecting a Dreambox to a PC.
6. Never tried it. If you have a hub spare try it and let us know. We like and encourage feedback and particpation.
7. Don't know but if it is it'll either be in the Blue Panel or the Expert Setup pages.

Sorry to be a bit vague but hopefully there'll be enough info to get you started. It's very hard to kill a Dreambox and feel free to post as often as you like

Metabox CA-3

2008-10-30T11:18:00.000-07:00

Metabox CA-3

Price:	US $117.74

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UCAS Smart Card reader ! Incredible! Great
support for many cards!!! Software solution,
you can not believe what it can do! Sub-
title supported! Air Down load supported!
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Metabox CA-3 Specifications:

UCAS Smart Card reader ! Incredible!
Great support for many cards!!!
Software solution, you can not believe what it can do!!!
Sub-title supported!
Air Down load supported!
Network searching available
Satcodx compatible (Easiest TP data update through internet)!
more than 5000 Progammable channels (TV+Radio)
More than 20 European and Asian OSD languages
8 Favorite channel groups
7 days EPG supported (electronic program guide)
Recall last viewed 9 channel list
DiSEqC 1.0, 1.2, USALS Compatible
100 background for software menu selectable!
Teletext by VBI insertion
Powerful zoom functions: Zoom in/out (2X,3X,4X)
MPEG-2 Digital & Fully DVB Compliant
Easy Installation & Fast search with Sti-5518+Sharp's Tuner
Brilliant GUI(256 colors)
Singal & Simultaneous Multi Satellite Search
SCPC & MCPC Receivable from C/Ku-band SAT
Powerful Edit Function (Rename, Sort, Favorite, Delete, Skip)
Channel Sort by All, A-Z, Lock, CAS name
S/W upgrade through RS-232C (PC to Unit, Unit to Unit)
FTA/scrambled channels separately searching as optional
Manual PID Insertion and auto Scan Function
Multi PIG function supported
PAL -NTSC Auto-conversion system
Parental Lock for Channel & Menu
Strong SMPS (Free voltage 90~260V)
Front 7 Segment LED Display
Game

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How to Get Satellite TV for Free Instantly

2008-10-30T11:01:00.000-07:00

Get satellite TV for free instantly is a dream come true for many satellite TV fans. The whole idea of having to make monthly payments to the satellite TV service providers has been so entrenched in the minds of satellite TV users that it takes a bit of adjustment to having free access to satellite TV. This article will tell you more about how to get satellite TV for free from home.

What does it take to watch satellite TV for free?

I am not going to talk about setting up a satellite dish TV system. Yes, you can set up a satellite dish system to get free channels from satellite TV stations. But it will take more than just a few hundred words to explain the entire set-up. What I will be sharing is using a simple PC satellite TV software or PCTV cards to get satellite TV for free. And the TV you watch will be from your PC and not your TV set though you can still wire the satellite TV to a TV set.

PC satellite TV software is a new discovery as a result of years of research findings and development. Software developers realized that one can actually make use of internet bandwidth to transmit and receive free to air satellite TV signals from worldwide satellite TV stations. These programs are entirely free and so anyone at home with an internet connection to their PC can get satellite TV for free instantly. The software experts then came up with an application which allows us to watch satellite TV on PC for free. Well, even though the software is not free, the developers have decided to make it readily available at affordable prices so that more people get to enjoy free satellite TV. It also means greater profits to them. These software can be downloaded online.

Another method to get satellite TV for free is to make use of PCTV cards. These cards are hardware that configures our computer to receive satellite TV feeds. You can find both external and internal PCTV cards. Application is similar to other PC peripherals and they can be connected externally through a USB port. If you do not have a spare USB port, you can always buy an adapter off the rack from computer stores.

The computer system requirements for both are generally the same, but I would advise that you check with the PC hardware salesperson if the PCTV card is compatible with the TV. Other than that, here is a list of standard requirements:

1. Pentium III CPU

The minimum requirement is a Pentium III CPU. Anything higher than that would be even better.

2. Operating System

The software and card works well with almost all Windows OS versions such as Win 98, 2000, ME or XP. Even Mac users do not have a problem.

3. Other Peripherals

Peripherals like USB port, sound card, graphics card and CD ROM drive are essential. Other non-essentials like a speaker system or a larger monitor can enhance your viewing experience greatly.

These are the ways to get satellite TV for free. The main differences between the two are the pricing and installation method. TV viewers tend to prefer using PC satellite TV software because of the convenience of download, its ease of setup and cheaper pricing. If you want to display the channels on your TV, just purchase and fix a video card with S-video output on your computer and connect it to the TV.

Find out more at my blog about where you can download this special satellite TV software for a reasonable price.

Sony Ericsson C905 is Latest Cybershot Phone - Sony C905 UK

2008-10-29T11:34:00.000-07:00

The first ever 8 megapixel Cybershot camera phone has now been launched on O2 in the UK, the new Sony Ericsson C905 is the manufacturers flagship model and offers the very latest in technology and features from the camera focussed Cybershot range.

The Sony C905 is to get some unwelcome company from competing manufacturers as the first batch of 8 megapixel camera phones are released onto the UK markets, in particular the LG KC910 Renoir and Samsung M8800 Pixon models.

The Sony Ericsson C905 Cybershot phone offers a groundbraking 8.1 mega pixel camera which is a genuine alternative to a digital camera. The camera includes top-end features including a Xenon flash, Auto focus face detection and image stabiliser to name just a few. Users can make videos of their friends and family with the video recording feature. It even has a video stabiliser and a video light. When users have finished taking pictures and videos they can then upload them quickly to their blog for everyone to see.

The C905 has a Wi-Fi antenna and Sony is also bigging up its ability to automatically network with other components - such as a PlayStation 3, Bravia TV or Vaio laptop - using the DLNA standard. DLNA - or Digital Living Network Alliance - is a set of interoperability protocols designed to ensure various electronic devices can easily network with each other without complicated setting up or servers. Its backers include consumer electronics giants such as Sony, Philips and Toshiba as well as mobile phone companies like Nokia, LG, Motorola and - obviously- Sony Ericsson.

The media player comes with an FM Radio, TrackID, Album Art and Play Now, to make the music experience much smoother. The Sony Ericsson C905 also comes complete with a range of in-built games and is Java enabled so users can play games to their hearts content on those long commutes or nights in.

For the internet user the Sony C905 an Access NetFront Web Browser, WAP 1.2.1, WAP 2.0 XHTML and Web Feeds, so owners of this phone will never be without the internet. The Sony Ericsson C905 is a super-sleek looking phone that comes in a variety of colours; Night Black, Ice Silver and Copper Gold, the first of these being the black edition. A contemporary phone with all the features needed and more.

The C905 is the first Cyber-shot to be equipped with assisted GPS which is more responsive than the lugubrious GPS on the first Nokia N95 and the Sony Ericsson W760i. Like the recently released iPhone 3G, the Sony Ericsson C905 will also support the geo-tagging of photos out of the box.

All of this technology has been packed into a casing measuring just 104 x 49 x 18mm which is more than in-line with other models currently available and weighing in at 136g is also not too much for a phone of this stature.

There's no doubting the design though, as the keypad, brushed lens cover and smooth, rounded edges of the casing all look sleek and in keeping with a high-end mobile. The release of the C905 has not come soon enough, as this is one of the most exciting phones Sony Ericsson have launched for some time.

Although initially released on O2 pay monthly contract tariffs the C905 is expected to be picked up by further UK network operators and retailers over the next few days, the Sony C905 will also be made available as a SIM Free handset aswell as on the Pay As You Go payment scheme.

The Sony Ericsson C905 is one of many new Cybershot handsets to be launched this year, for further and more detailed information please visit our online mobile phones shop.

OpenBox X 800

2008-10-29T11:18:00.000-07:00

OpenBox X 800

Price:	US $99.23

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Over 4500 programmable channels
available, 2 x SCART, EPG support,
MPEG 2 / DVB compatible, 2 x RCA Audio,
1 x CA Slot, 950-2150 MHz range.
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OpenBox X 800 Specifications:

4500 programmable channels
on-screen display in 8 languages
1 x RCA dla AC3
2 x SCART
DiSEqC 1.0/1.2
Teletext
EPG support
Symbol Rate 1~45Mbauds
Zoom - 4:3, 16:9 Format
MPEG 2 / DVB compatible
timer, clock
950-2150 MHz range
Lists of favourite programs
SCPC/MCPC, C/Ku- Band
2 x RCA Audio
1 x CA Slot

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iPod Connectivity and Satellite Radio, Ford’s Growing Pride

2008-10-29T11:00:00.000-07:00

Without any difficulty, drivers can now enjoy audio presentations by plugging their iPod into their vehicles or by just listening to Sirius satellite radio. These innovations are brought by Ford to the automobile industry in its latest vehicle lineup. Said big changes are expected to double the sales of Ford vehicles in the year to come.

Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas noted, "We at Ford have pledged to listen more closely to our customers, and that includes knowing how they want to use their personal audio devices while driving. We see the booming trend in the audio marketplace, and we are responding quickly in our vehicles."

In addition, Doug VanDagens, director of Ford's product and business development for electronics said, "The iPod has been a huge hit, and we at Ford wanted to develop a way for people to bring the device into their Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle without having to fuss with the device while driving. What we've accomplished with the integration of the iPod into our vehicles is just one piece of a much broader effort at Ford Motor Company to respond to customer trends more quickly."

In 2007 Ford lineup, built-in auxiliary audio-input jacks were offered. The jacks allow iPod or mp3 player integration to come up with an impeccable audio output in the vehicle. Said lineup includes Ford Edge, Mustang, Fusion, Explorer, Expedition, Sport Trac, Ranger, F-150 and more.

Early next year, Ford will also be offering TripTunes Advanced audio system. The latter is an iPod integration that provides quality sounds even while recharging. TripTunes Advanced allows the driver to keep the ipod in the glove box and select or manage music through the radio controls or steering wheel.

Another upcoming offer by Ford is the incorporation of Sirius radio. Field’s also noted, "In 2005, less than half of our vehicles were available with a navigation system, satellite radio or auxiliary audio inputs. For 2007, we're doubling the models available with a navigation system and quadrupling the number with SIRIUS satellite radio.”

In this regard, Ford Mustang performance parts as well as those of Fusion, F-150 and other Ford vehicles were designed to cater to said phenomenal innovations.

6 newbie questions

2008-10-28T11:35:00.000-07:00

I just received a s/h 7000S and firt got it going with a bit of telephone help (the seller had the network thingy password protected). The seller kindly sent me a USB stick with it, loaded with the latest Gemini (4.4?) and a Dreambox image. I have DreamboxEdit on my laptop.

This is my first Dreambox and is so different from my previous boxes (Echostar, Topfield) that I really need a bit of help. I am a quick learner so I hope I don't need to pester you all that often..

My first questions:

1) When I first started up my s/h 7000S on Wednesday, it booted on the Dreambox image, not the Gemini (didn't have time to grab the remote control). I configured my motor with VBox II and all my satellites in the Dreambox image. When I booted up using the Gemini image today I didn't have any satellites etc. I've now got all my channels on it thanks to DreamBoxEdit but it's a) not recognising my "devilish" cam and b) it's not moving the dish because I have to install all the sats again.
So is there any way of transferring my satellite settings / rotor position numbers etc. from the Dreambox image to the Gemini image, because I rather like the look of the black Gemini screens.

2) Is there a better kind of EPG - a plug in or something (a bit like the TAPs for Topfields)? Standard EPG on my Topfield was great - I could scroll left and right through the channel list on 28.2 East and it'd show me the current TV picture at top right, the EPG of the next few channels on the left, more detailled info at bottom right and the frequency and polarity of the channel at the bottom. The Dreambox usually just says "No program info avail" except on very few channels (even those which DO have EPG) and I seem to have to be on that channel to see the info.

3) When I set new satellites, download channels form favourites (bouquets) - is this info stored in the Dreambox or on the stick ?

4) If I remove the stick for any reason, do I lose all my information ?

5) I am currently using DreamboxEdit and my laptop using a cross-wired ethernet cable but am planning on using a 20m cable to attach the Db to my router (it's that far away). Trolling through several postings here, some say you need a straight wired cable, others say you possibly need a cross-wired. My router is a Netopia 3357NWG and 20m (66 ft) cables are a bit dear over here (I was just quoted the equiv. of £20 for a 20m cross-wired cable inc postage), so can anyone confirm what sort of cable I need? straight or crossed ?

6) My 7000 only has one USB socket. Would it be possible to insert a USB hub and have, say, the flash stick in one hub socket and a wireless stick in another ? Would that work ?

7) Is there any way either in the All Services or Bouquets list that I can make the Dreambox show me the frequency of the channels as I run down them? When I download new channels (e.g. the currently FTA channels on 5 East) I want to add them to my Sirius bouquet quickly but when I see 8x Discovery Channels on Sirius (5.0 is displayed at bottom right but that's all), I can't see which frequencies they are and so tend to add the wrong ones. Knowing which frequencies I just downloaded would be a great help. (I know I could download the list to my laptop using and do it there, but it'd be a lot of time just to move 3 or 4 channels)

Thankyou for any help anyone can give and I hope to be able to help other people once I get a bit more experience with the Dreambox.

OpenBox 300 FTA

2008-10-28T11:17:00.000-07:00

OpenBox 300 FTA

Price:	US $96.77

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Channels memory for Multi-satellite,
Software Download via RS-232,
Enjoy the scrambled channels freely
MPEG2 Digital & Fully DVB-S Compliant
...

OpenBox 300 FTA Specifications:

Through key codes input manually
Multi-language function
Dolby Digital Audio Output (optical)
Digital Audio Output S/PDIF (optional)
Editing function (TV or Radio, Group, Channel name, PID parameter, satellite name, sort)
Easy Graphic MENU Interface
EPG for on screen channel information
Software Download via RS-232
Channels memory for Multi-satellite
256 Color Graphic user interface
Applied with complete software solution, Polsat auto upgrading, easy operating and editing and EPG function enables viewers enjoy the scrambled channels freely
Last channel memory
Front panel button & IR remote control user interface
MPEG2 Digital & Fully DVB-S Compliant

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Satellite Television - Entertainment at its best

2008-10-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

Gone are the days when, in the name of entertainment, viewers were forced to satisfy themselves with a few low reception cable channels.

Over the years, TV viewers have had to make do with the limited services of Cable TV. However now with technologically advanced Satellite television entering the market with a big bang - viewers are being introduced to a new form of entertainment, one with no stops!

Today, the word ‘Television Entertainment’ has acquired a larger, more holistic meaning thanks to Satellite Television. It is safe to say that with the advent of Satellite TV, the entertainment-starved viewer has been given a new lease of life.

Satellite Television scores much higher in its offerings as compared to its old counterpart – Cable TV. More and more TV viewers in search for complete entertainment are now switching over to Satellite TV offered by DIRECTV.

Complete Entertainment - Varied Channels

Satellite Television brings with it a whole blanket of channels catering to every age group. There is much more than you could have ever hoped for – from comedy, drama, action and adventure, Satellite TV also offers channels with unbelievable sports and news coverage.

With 300+ channels to choose from, Satellite Television is definitely Entertainment at its best! Channels are clubbed into a number of high value programming packages offering a whole world of entertainment at the click of a button.

Picture Quality

With Satellite Television by DIRECTV comes awe inspiring HDTV picture quality. Rarely affected by bad weather, you can be rest assured of good quality clear picture.

Free Offers

Satellite Television providers such as DIRECTV really know how to take care of their customers and this is why they are ranked No 1 in customer satisfaction. DIRECTV offers free installation and equipments to its new customers and also runs many irresistible offers from time to time.

Switch to Satellite Television by DIRECTV and unleash the true power of Entertainment!

Dreambox Receiver DM500S

2008-10-27T11:15:00.000-07:00

Dreambox Receiver DM500S

Original Price:	US $~~296.86~~
Special Price:	US $136.99

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The Dreambox 500-Si is the first Linux based
DVB Receiver. This receiver runs on
open-source software developed by
hundreds of developers around the world
...

DreamBox 500S Specifications: This unit has a great EPG and supports Personal Video Recording. You can attach this unit to your Windows based network at home and record your favourite tv programs right onto your hard drive.
The Dreambox 500-Si is the first Linux based DVB Receiver. This receiver runs on open-source software developed by hundreds of developers around the world. This is the ultimate machine. It has many differnet skins that can be applied to make the user experience completely customizable. If you're looking for a VERY powerful unit, and something to have fun on, this is the unit for you.
The DM 500-S is the smallest Linux satellite TV receiver, with 1 x Smartcard-Reader.

250 MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)
2 LED status
Linux Operating System
Full automatic service scan
Supports directly bouquet-lists (indirect unlimited)
Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC)
1 x Smartcard-Reader
Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio
SPDI/F nterface for digital bit stream out (AC-3 / DTS)
MPEG2 Hardware decoding
Channel-change time < 1 second
Fully adaptable OSD in many languages (skin-support)
100Mbit full duplex Ethernet Interface
Supports EPG (electronic program guide)
1 x Scart-interfaces (fully controlled by software)

Video decoder:

Video parameter:

TV-Scart:

DBS-Tuner:

Ethernet:

LNB Power and polarisation:

Count of active satellite position:

Output digital:

Output analog:

Serielle Interface RS 232:

Power consumption:

Input voltage:

Extern power supply:

Others:

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4 Ways to Watch Internet Satellite TV Channels For Free

2008-10-27T10:59:00.000-07:00

by: Davion Wong

Anyone who is keen to watch internet satellite TV channels for free might want to take note that this is entirely possible. The TV bills that pile up every single month can quickly snuff out whatever budget you have set aside for the family. This article is written to help all who wishes to watch internet satellite TV channels without any monthly bills. That said, there are start up costs involved but these are insignificant compared to the subscriptions.

We are not going to talk about the illegal methods of watching internet satellite TV channels such as intercepting TV channels using hacked TV cards. Rather, we will discuss 4 ways to watch TV legally without monthly TV bills. So here they are:

1. Self-Assembled Satellite Dish

Satellite dish can be assembled at home. There are different packages sold on eBay and your local hardware mall. The whole set up unfortunately can be pretty challenging for the unskilled hands. And most of us fall within the category if we are not technically inclined. And it is also not cheap to assemble one on our own. The cost can escalate to $1000 and beyond if we are not careful with our budget. The larger dish can be costly but if the dish is small, we get limited TV channels.

2. PCTV Card

The second option is using PCTV card to watch internet satellite TV. This is a better option compared to setting up our own satellite dish system. This card is just like graphics or sound card for our PCs. For a fine piece of card, a branded one, we should be able to spend no more than $300. However, you do need a high speed internet connection. So sorry for those with dial up connections, this device is not for you.

The PCTV card comes in 2 versions of installation. One is an external card which just needs to be fixed to the USB port. The other is slotted onto your computer motherboard. Needless to say, the internal card is not easy to install and most would find it uncomfortable to set up. But it is cheaper also.

3. Online Satellite TV

You may not be aware but some TV stations have gone online. They are offering you access to watch internet satellite TV at their websites. Stations like JumpTV are quite popular but require you to have a powerful high speed connection. I have tried some of these stations and realized that without a broadband connection, you can forget about watching TV here.

On top of that, your computer must already have a media player. Most computers have that but if yours do not, you can download media players such as Windows Media Player, Winamp, DivX or Real Player and so on. While the television programs are free, I find that the selection is too small. And when many people gets onto the same station, it gets really slow as the pictures display in frames.

4. PC Satellite TV Software

This is probably the most accepted option nowadays. This software can not only let you watch internet satellite TV, you get to tune into radio stations as well. For $49.99, you can get to watch programs from well over 3000 satellite TV stations worldwide. Movies, Live sports channels, music videos, global news, cartoons, shopping channels and variety channels are some of the kind of TV programs you get.

The set up is incredibly fast as well. Once you download it, you just install the program like what you would do for other software programs and you can start to use it. Even granddaddies and grandmas can do that without guidance. It is that easy!

But a word of caution, do check out if your computer configuration can meet the requirements of the software before you purchase. Generally, if your PC CPU is at least a Pentium III, it should not be a problem.

Millions of people across the world watch satellite TV and surf the net as well. Since you can bring TV to internet, it is a matter of time they start to watch internet satellite TV and join the hundreds of thousands who are doing so today. Come and see for yourself how it works at my TV blog.

Spring Summer 2008 Trends and How to Wear Them

2008-10-26T11:28:00.000-07:00

There are so many lovely clothes for Spring Summer 08, its difficult to decide what to buy. But there will certainly be particular styles that suit you more than others. If you really want to make the most of yourself and look and feel gorgeous, pick and choose clothes that really suit your body shape. Here are a few ideas to get you started but just remember before you buy try it on and get a second opinion from trusted friend.

Dresses - There are plenty of styles of dresses around and there is definitely something to suit everyone. The floral tea dress is almost universally flattering. Just check where the hemline ends, if you want to minimise large calves ensure that it is not at the widest part. For those that don't want to draw attention to a large bust, wear a tea dress with a v neck and a camisole top underneath. Maxi dresses are a great way to cover up areas of your lower half that you would rather not show. Just bear in mind that if you are petite the skirt should not be too full as it will overpower you. A halter neck maxi dress is great for balancing out athletic shoulders. This seasons trend for ruffles is a great way to draw attention to your favourite areas. Ruffles around the neckline will draw attention to your face and around a hem will draw attention to your legs. Pay attention to the direction of the ruffles, if they run downwards of diagonal they will create length and help to slim and lengthen your body. Horizontal ruffles have the opposite effect and will make the area appear wider. This is great for balancing out proportions for example wear a dress with ruffles on the top to balance out wider hips.

Prints and detail - prints are a great for making the most of your body shape. In general wear prints on the area that you want to highlight and keep the areas that you want to keep attention away from plain. This season there are so many prints and details to choose from painterly to floral to tribal and stars. You can also use the proportions of the print make an area look larger (larger scale prints) or smaller (smaller scale prints) as required. Petites should usually stick to the smaller scale prints to avoid looking out of proportion. Embellishment and embroidery can be used in the same way as ruffles to highlight your chosen area.

Jumpsuits- Jumpsuits are everywhere for Spring Summer 08 and in all sorts of styles. They can also be called all in ones and playsuits. Make sure you pick just the right style for your shape. Pay attention to the waist, an hour glass shape will look best in those with a well defined waist if in doubt cinch in with a belt. An apple shape will look great in a low waisted style of playsuit. A halter neck playsuit will look great on those with an athletic build and a fitted shorts suit with short shorts will look great on petites for the summer.

Trousers - Both wide legged trousers and slim fit are great for this season. The wide legged trousers have a crease and a high waist and are great for taller slimmer ladies but a wide leg is also great for balancing out large hips. The fitted or tapered trousers are great for petites but should be avoided at all costs if you want to hide large hips and thighs.

Dreambox Receiver DM500C

2008-10-26T11:15:00.000-07:00

Dreambox Receiver DM500C

Original Price:	US $~~296.86~~
Special Price:	US $136.99

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DreamBox 500C, The Worlds smallest digital
Linux set-top box, 100Mbit
full duplex Ethernet interface Card
slot, LED status indication
...

DreamBox 500C Specifications: DreamBox 500C, The Worlds smallest digital Linux set-top box, just 20 x 13cm! IBM Power PC 250Mhz, 48MB RAM, 100Mbit full duplex Ethernet interface Card slot, LED status indication, Unlimited channel list, full auto service scan RS232, SPDI/F digital output, single Scart, LNB loopthrough, DiSEqC support AND it works on 12V DC, ideal for caravan etc. Universal mains Power Supply and new improved remote handset...
The DM 500C is the smallest digital Linux SetTopBox based receiver with card sharing function.

DBS-Tuner:

Video decoder:

Audio decoder:

Output analog:

Output digital:

Video parameter:

TV-Scart:

Serielle Interface RS 232:

Ethernet:

Physical specification:

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Digital Video Expo West,

2008-10-26T10:58:00.000-07:00

In Beverly Hills on December 4, TelevisionWeek's Annual Syndication Roundtable features top executives from the syndication marketplace in an important panel discussion on the state of the business. Special guests are Dr. Phil McGraw and his son, Jay, executive producers of "The Doctors". Digital Video Expo West and DV Film Fest runs from December 4-6 in Los Angeles, and offers a line-up of educational forums, including Apple and Avid certification training, sessions covering digital video technology from A to Z, and specialized tracks featuring industry hot topics. Venture Summit West is a two-day gathering that highlights the significant economic, political and technology trends impacting the global growth investor, all happening in Half Moon Bay. The Summit gets underway with a Pre-Event Party in The Observatory on December 5. The Barbados Film Market - Film Finance Conference is organized by the Barbados International Film Festival (BIFF), with goals to set and maintain the lead as a major showcase for the exhibition of Latin America, Caribbean and Worldwide independent cinema.

The Department of Media Studies and Film of the New School in New York presents the 11th annual graduate student showcase this December 7. "Mixed Messages", an evening of student works selected by a panel of jurors, and emphasizing the Media Studies program's commitment to theory and practice encompassing all types of media. Reception follows. Boyle Heights Latina Independent Film Extravaganza is a Los Angeles event from December 7-9, featuring the creative work of Latina film directors from all across the country showing their creative work in front and behind the lens. Web Video Summit 2007 happening in New York, December 10-11, brings together the new pioneers of an expanding industry, discussing and demonstrating what you need to know about producing Internet video. David Poltrack of CBS Television and Garrick Utley of The Levin Institute preside over "FutureThink: The Media & Entertainment Industry 2008 and Beyond," taking place in New York on December 11. Women In Film and Television hold their Sixth Annual Jingle Mingle, with holiday networking and fun for Central Florida's media and entertainment professionals, December 12 in Maitland.

The Actors' Fund of America presents a December 13 gala benefit auction in New York, "Defining Elegance," showcasing glamorous evening gowns designed by award-winning costume designers using Brunschwig & Fis fabrics, all to benefit The Actors Fund. The International Press Academy puts on their annual event, the 12th Annual Satellite Awards, December 16 in Beverly Hills, and Academy Award winning actress Kathy Bates will be recognized for her 35-year career in entertainment with the Mary Pickford Award. Aspen Film Academy Award Screenings offers a sneak peek at some of the films everyone will be talking about come the Academy Awards® when it runs December 21 through January 2 in Aspen. At a New Year's Eve Holiday Bash in Port St. Lucie, aside from traditional holiday party festivities of champagne, hors'dourves, and party hats, there will be an announcement of filmmakers chosen to be a part of the Treasure Coast International Film Festival opening February 1-3 in 2008. Florida ART Film Fest is now accepting submissions for approaching film festival. Contact them for more info on submissions: floridaartfilmfest AT yahoo.com.

The above events are only a sampling of what is listed. Most of the reported events above have a submission process for indie and/or performing artists to take part in. Complete details are on the "Media, Entertainment and Performing Arts Industry News and Events" page. Video and podcast versions of this news summary are also available at most popular video sites around the Web like MySpace, YouTube, Bit Torrent, as well as on The Actor's Checklist video blog is a great place to get your iPhone, ipod or Apple TV download from. This month on video you will see trailers and video clips of Lando Van Herzog: Music and Muscle... The Voice and The Violin, making his return appearance to our video report with the Cologne Cathedral Boys' Choir; World Wide Cinema and Vince Bosco present new French film and Cannes candidate "LYA" featuring music from new comers to the Electro scene, Starshiphustlers; Chris Mitchell's DVD bound comedy "Life's A Joke," the story of a man who's not getting any... jokes, or the other thing; the music video by Michael Sweet, and the film trailer for holiday release "Noëlle" about a business minded Catholic priest who arrives in a tiny fishing village the week before Christmas to shut down a dying parish, opening December 7 at a movie theater near you. The Actor's Checklist now lets you check the latest musical artists song releases on Apple's iTunes, updated on an hourly basis,

Satelite Television - Huge Entertainment Opportunities

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Satellite TV has gained in popularity over the last few years for good reasons. Many people live too far out of town to get cable, so for years they were stuck with antennas for their source of television signals. This meant that they got only a few channels, and quite often had to send someone outside to turn the antenna to hope for a better signal. But now satellite TV has given people in rural areas real entertainment again. Besides the access for people outside of town, satellite tv offers a good alternative for renting movies all the time. If you are a real movie lover, you might think about getting an upgraded package to include movie channels in your menu. This way, you get to see all the new releases and more. And you never have to leave the house to rent, or worry about late fees. You simply pay your monthly bill and leave the rest to your provider. Of course, with satellite TV, you do have to have a receiver. Sometimes companies will offer promotional opportunities for you to get your equipment free or cheap when you give them your business. Other times, you may have the option of buying, or renting the equ

ipment. Even though it may seem like a lot of money at the time, these receivers will last you a long time if you treat them right. Satellite TV can also be a good educational resource if you have anyone in the household still in school. The history channel, discovery channel, and all sorts of news channels are often provided in basic packages. This way, you can have the information with just a click of the remote. Another reason that parents like satellite TV is the control locks. If there are certain channels that you do not want your children watching, you simply set those channels as locked. When someone tries to view one of those channels, it will then ask for a parental code. If the user does not know the code, he will not be able to view it. Just make sure that the code is something that you can easily remember, but that would be hard for anyone else to guess. This way, it is accessible to you, and only those you share the code with. Satellite TV has many advantages as your home entertainment system. Whether you love movies, game shows, old shows, or sports, satellite TV has a package for you and much more.

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Dreambox Terrestrial Receiver DM500T

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Dreambox Terrestrial Receiver DM500T

Original Price:	US $~~296.86~~
Special Price:	US $175.61

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DreamBox 500T is a Powerful terrestrial satellite
receiver for digital TV and Radio programs
the Dreambox 500T (Terrestrial Receiver)
can share card with IP
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DreamBox 500T Specifications: Powerful satellite receiver DM500T for digital TV and Radio programs. Main features are a 250 MHz IBM PowerPC (350 Mips). Linux OP, the AMG6688 supports the Standard Linux API (DirectFB, Linux-FB, LIRC) Attention: This receiver can share card with IP, record with your pc and so much more!
The DM 500-T is the smallest Linux terrestrial TV receiver, with 1 x Smartcard-Reader. it can share card with IP

1). 250 MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350 Mips)2). Linux Operating System3). 1 x Smartcard-Reader4). MPEG2 Hardware decoding5). 100Mbit full duplex Ethernet Interface6). 2 LED status7). Unlimited channel lists for TV/Radio8). channel-change time < 1 second9). Full automatic service scan10). Supports directly bouquet-lists (indirect unlimited)11). Supports EPG (electronic program guide)12). Supports multiple LNB-Switching control (supports DiSEqC)13). Fully adaptable OSD in many languages (skin-support)14). SPDI/F Interface for digital bit stream out (AC-3 / DTS)15). 1 x Scart-interfaces (fully controlled by software)

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