http://audiopage.net Audio Information for Home, Office or Online Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:15:46 GMT Article Site Master Version 3.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://audiopage.net/Camcorder-Care/1 A camcorder is a talented filming tool that is increasingly popular with consumers as their size continues to dwindle. Learning to operate the various features generally absorbs the attention of new owners understandably.  However, gaining knowledge of how to care for a new camcorder is equally important to assure continued optimal performance and longevity. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT http://audiopage.net/Shopping-for-Home-Electronics-the-Smart-Way/2 When it comes time to go shopping for any new home electronics product there are innumerable options.  Of course when given a lot of choices, the decision as to which to buy can be pretty confounding. Thinking through how the device will be used will help identify the features that an individual really wants and assures they avoid paying for things they won't ever use.  But even then, the number of choices can still be a bit overwhelming, so what other information can help in making the right selection? Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT http://audiopage.net/Your-Old-Television--Finding-a-Final-Resting-Place/3 From ever increasing screen size to newer technologies for better pictures and sound, rapid advancements in the electronics industry age the television in our living room well before it ceases to function. Whether a television is displaced from the center of our homes due to a simple desire to upgrade or due to poor performance, millions of us need to find a way of disposing of an older set each year. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT http://audiopage.net/How-to-Be-Sure-Your-Best-Loved-DVD-Will-Go-the-Distance/4 The life expectancy of a DVD is said to be around 30-50 years which is why they are popular for storing data, music, and movies.  However, a damaged disc can expire long before that time resulting in the loss of its contents.  A few steps to ensure the well being of a DVD are the best way to protect important contents. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT http://audiopage.net/Right-Sizing-Your-Next-Television/5 Shopping for a television can be a complex endeavor.  Buyers have numerous technologies, all providing excellent viewing, from which to choose. Aside from pocketbook considerations, the impressive pictures and audio from a television can drive the purchasing decision for most shoppers. However, the quality of the viewing experience, as well as the cost of the television, is greatly influenced by the size of the television screen. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT http://audiopage.net/Should-a-New-Energy-Efficient-Plasma-TV-Be-in-Your-Future/6 In increasing numbers, consumers shopping for a new television have the question of whether they should choose an LCD or plasma as their primary concern.  Certainly, both plasma and LCD technologies offer excellent high definition viewing with respectable viewing angles and good color saturation and brightness.  While plasma has the advantage in low light situations, LCD displays excel in rooms with brighter ambient light due to better protection against glare.  The two television technologies also experience equivalent longevity making them dependable for many years. Both offer the same slim profile making them aesthetically appealing, modern, and unobtrusive within any living space. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT http://audiopage.net/How-to-Be-Sure-Your-Best-Loved-DVD-Will-Go-the-Distance/7 The life expectancy of a DVD is said to be around 30-50 years which is why they are popular for storing data, music, and movies.  However, a damaged disc can expire long before that time resulting in the loss of its contents.  A few steps to ensure the well being of a DVD are the best way to protect important contents. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT http://audiopage.net/DVD-Players---When-Multi-Disc-Players-Make-Good-Sense/8 Now that DVD players have been popular for quite a number of years, prices are quite reasonable.  Single disc players well under $100 abound providing options for almost every budget. For many people a single disc player meets their needs nicely as they can view only one DVD movie at a time anyway. For some consumers however, other features are well worth a few extra dollars. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT http://audiopage.net/Interactive-Televisions-Coming-Soon-from-Panasonic/9 High definition LCD and plasma televisions have flooded the market in recent years; their slim profile and vibrant displays placing them high on the wish list of many consumers. Although the prices on these televisions have dropped considerably since their initial introduction, for buyers on a budget their purchase is still a significant step. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT http://audiopage.net/Buying-a-Television-Saving-Money-and-Saving-the-World/10 Millions of television sets are sold each year.  Consumers make the choice between plasma, CRT, LCD and other types of television technologies. They select the size to suit their needs as well; from a few inches to the theater like 103 inch screens. Selecting a television set involves thousands of choices.  But what if consumers could select the size and type of screen that they wish and end up saving thousands of dollars over the life of the television in energy costs?  Or what if that same consumer could also significantly reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions while getting the television of their dreams? Consumers do have the option of adding one more choice during their television shopping experience that could end up saving them 1/3 on their energy costs and significantly improve the quality of air through the Energy Star program. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:41:21 GMT