2009 New Years Resolution – Blog more!
There’s plenty to blog about these days and being off air over the summer break, I can’t help but revisit all the pages I just haven’t had time to update – like this is one.
With the conclusion of the first season of Alive and Cooking, another year of Tech Talk Radio, and regular spots on ABC Radio, it makes for a relaxing break. I recently did a piece with Adam Turner on “Chasing the Perfect Picture” which featured in the Melbourne Age and Sydney Morning Herald. It’s something which I’m quite passionate about, because believe it or not, companies like mine go to a lot of effort to get quality images to viewers.
When buying a flat screen for your home, it’s worth spending good money on it. After all, you’ll have it for the next 10 years if not more. Treat it like a good bed. Don’t buy anything under $1200 – you WILL regret it. Stick to known brands which are leaders in this field – Sony, Pioneer or Panasonic. Buy accessories such as bluray players, amplifiers, and video games made by the same company as your screen. They simply just work. Look for products supporting DLNA.
As for the Plasma Vs LCD dilemma, well the choice is yours. Both technologies have their pros and cons, but some say LCD is better for sport, and plasma better for movies. Visit your local white goods store and see for yourself. Get the salesman to show you the same bluray disc on any of the screens you’re thinking of buying – look at the same scenes on both sets and if you can see the difference, (preferably scenes with lots of action) choose the one you like best. Don’t look at an Off Air signal – you’ll start seeing the imperfections of Digital broadcasting.
Do you’re research online – read the reviews and independent blogs, listen and participate in talk back radio programs, and more importantly ask questions. If you don’t know what to look for – ask. High Definition TV comes in many flavours. A little research and a good understanding will go a long way towards making the right purchase.
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