Apple iPad vs Kindle DX: Which is Better for Education?
Both have shortcomings, but this side-by-side comparison reveals distinct opportunity for e-readers in the classroom.
MotoGP 09/10 screens (lots)
Two wheels are faster than four.
Capcom has released another lovely-looking batch of its two-wheeled racer MotoGP 09/10. Adn they’re all here for your entertainment.
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MotoGP 09/10 screens (lots)
Two wheels are faster than four.
Capcom has released another lovely-looking batch of its two-wheeled racer MotoGP 09/10. Adn they’re all here for your entertainment.
Click here to read the full article
My Diy Curved Screen 2.35:1
156 inches.
Projector is HD80 LV (2200lm)
My 1.33X ANAMORPHIC LENS.
The child of the picture is my daughter.Age is two years old:)
5.1 system + receiver for around $1500 with some odd restrictions
13 ft long, 17 ft wide, 12 ft cathedral ceiling, carpet + thick rug, 8 x 10 ft window/balcony to one side; listeners will be sitting about 11 ft from the TV.
I have pretty much nothing in there aside from the tv - no speakers, receiver, audio/visual players of any kind aside from a laptop plugged into the tv. The aesthetic look is fairly neat, with everything composed of high gloss black - the tables, tv stand, shelves, and TV (Samsung 52"A750).
What I’m looking for is a 5.1 speaker system + receiver for…say…around $1500, though I could go a few hundred higher if the argument sounds convincing.
I’m completely fine with the front speakers being bigger/longer, but the rear speakers I’d prefer on the smallish side. I’d like everything to still remain slick if possible (high gloss black would be great). I’ll primarily be playing either movies, or video games. Some friends recommended the Klipsch Quintet SL since the front speakers are big and the back ones are less space occupying - though they don’t look particularly slick. I don’t plan on pumping the volume up very high on anything, if that makes a difference in your recommendation(s).
Receivers I’m also somewhat clueless about, but I’m aiming for the upper end of "mid-range". One feature that would be very useful for my purposes is the ability to accept VGA/headphone style 3.5 mm audio inputs from a laptop since I tend to keep at least one notebook plugged into my tv at all times (no clue if any receivers even have that). While the video usually looks good, the audio from the laptop tends not to sound so great going directly into the tv - interference and whatnot. Not sure if a receiver would be able to package that together in a cleaner signal over hdmi.
Please let me know what you recommend and/or if you’ve got any other information I should provide to get a better suggestion.
Thanks!
Green screen on HD-DVD play - need recommendations AMD / ATI Radeon system
_________ System Info:__________
OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Version 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1 Build 6001
System Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model GA-MA790GP-DS4H
System Type x64-based PC
Processor AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+, 3100 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Award Software International, Inc. F1, 7/18/2008
SMBIOS Version 2.4
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.0.6001.18000"
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 8.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 3.75 GB
Available Physical Memory 5.66 GB
Total Virtual Memory 15.6 GB
Available Virtual Memory 13.6 GB
DVD/BD/HD-DVD drive: LG HL-DT-ST BDDVDRW GGC-H20L ATA Device
_________ Graphics Hardware Info:__________
Primary Adapter
Graphics Card Manufacturer Powered by ATI
Graphics Chipset ATI Radeon HD 3300 Graphics
Device ID 9614
Vendor 1002
Subsystem ID D000
Subsystem Vendor ID 1458
Graphics Bus Capability PCI
Maximum Bus Setting PCI
BIOS Version 010.094.000.001
BIOS Part Number BK-ATI VER010.094.000.001.000000
BIOS Date 2008/05/20
Memory Size 4095 MB
Memory Type HyperMemory
Core Clock in MHz 500 MHz
Memory Clock in MHz 400 MHz
_________ Graphics Software Info:__________
Driver Packaging Version 8.51-080610a-066174C-Gigabyte
Provider ATI Technologies Inc.
2D Driver Version 7.01.01.798
2D Driver File Path /REGISTRY/MACHINE/SYSTEM/ControlSet001/Control/CLASS/{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}/0000
Direct3D Version 7.14.10.0597
OpenGL Version 6.14.10.7751
Catalyst® Control Center Version 2008.0610.2145.37024
_________ HD-DVD/BD Playback software info:__________
PowerDVD Ultra version 7.3
I’ve considered adding a dedicated video card in CrossFire with the onboard video, but I don’t know that it would help the problem I’m currently experiencing. Thanks in advance for your help!
X-Play Checks Out Spec Ops: The Line’s Story And Gameplay
If you’re curious abou the storyline and the gameplay of Spec Ops: The Line, we’ve got just the video for you: X-Play hung out with the game’s designer, Cory Davis, and brought back this preview; check it out:
This game is definitely one to watch, with it epic setting, awesome story, and hard-charging gameplay, don’t you agree? Let us know what you think in the comment section!
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Cell Phone Bans Don’t Work? Try Duct Tape
6 reasons why duct tape offers a sure-fire solution for distracted, yakking drivers.
Apple Pulls Flash Content From iPad Promos
Marketing materials for the iPad mysteriously morphed overnight following complaints that they misleadingly depicted the device showing Flash-based content.
Mitsubishi HC3800 vs Sharp Z12000 - SHOOTOUT
For my comparison I ran the 12000 in high lamp mode and the 3800 in low lamp mode with BC on. I am projecting onto a 16:9 110" Silverstar (2.8 gain) screen.
I finally had time to run some direct comparisons between the 2 projectors.
I will break it down into different categories and give a winner in each area and then summarize at the end.
Brightness - HC 3800 - No comparison on this one really, the 3800 puts out a brighter picture both calibrated and uncalibrated.
Contrast - HC 3800 - Even when running the 12k in high contrast Iris mode, the 3800 still tops it, at least in ansi contrast. I am not using a measurement device, but the difference is noticeable giving the 3800 more of that pop and 3D look that we all strive for…
Black Level - 12000 - The 12000 wins this, due in large part to the high contrast iris setting that it can use. However, with this engaged you are lucky to get over 275 lumens. I never used the high contrast setting as I always felt it was too dim and I am shooting onto a Silverstar 110" screen…
Color - 3800 - The 3800 seems to have more vivid color and be very accurate, however…it does suffer from a mild color shift from warm to cold when looking at a solid gray or white screen, the 12000 does not have this. I am not bothered by this during normal movie watching, but if you were then you might have to give the edge to the 12000 in terms of color.
Resolution and clarity - 3800 - The 3800 is a 1080p projector, so it wins this hands down.
Scaling - 12000 - The 12000 does a better job of internally scaling (upconverting/downconverting) images to its native resolution.
Rainbows - 12000 - The rainbows were NEVER an issue for me with the 12000. I see rainbows all of the time now with the 3800 in high contrast scenes, it is a major difference and kind of a bummer. The Dark Knight is rainbow central on the 3800. I usually see them when my eyes get relaxed and aren’t totally focused on the picture, but I never had this happen with the 12000. Can I live with it, yes. Would I rather have the improved picture of the 3800 and live with the rainbows, yes.
Noise (color wheel) - 12000 - The 12000’s color wheel is almost silent, while the color wheel on the 3800 does make a high pitched (low volume) squeal that is very noticeable when the audio is silent. During normal movies or TV with dialogue and music going it is not noticeable.
Noise (fan) - 3800 - The fan on the 3800 is much quieter than the fan on the 12000 in both eco and standard lamp settings.
Build Quality/Ergonomics - 12000 - No comparison here. The 12000 is a tank and beautifully crafted. Looking at the 2 side by side there is no comparison as to which is built more solid and made to be a centerpiece of your room.
Light Leakage - 12000 - The 3800 has light leakage from both sides, the 12000 has no light leakage.
Mounting flexibility - 12000 - No comparison here again. The 12000 has lens shift and a nice zoom range making placement a piece of cake. The offset on the 3800 is a deal breaker for many people. Both are fairly long throw projectors.
Tweaking ability - tie - I would say they are both fairly tweakable if you want to tweak a projector and go for that perfect grayscale I think both will give you a myriad of options.
Lamp Cost/Hours - 3800 - The bulb on the 12000 costs over $400, compared to about $300 on the 3800. The bulb on the 3800 will also last over twice as long as the lamp on the 12000.
Reliability - 12000 - The 12000 was an amazingly reliable projector and it has stood the test of time. The only real problem I ever heard of with the 12000 was a flickering issue that was related to faulty bulbs. The 3800 has had all kinds of problems in its short life span, but hopefully those will be worked out shortly.
The overall winner - HC3800 - For me when I balance everything out, it is not that close, the 3800 wins easily. The improvement in contrast, brightness, resolution, lower fan noise and overall picture quality with the 3800 far out weigh the other areas that the 3800 lacks in, at least in my humble opinion. For others of you, you may hate the color wheel noise, or the reliability issues, or the light leakage of the 3800 and that may sway you towards the 12000. For me, the issues with the 3800 are either non-existent for me or simply don’t bother me…and I am pretty picky and anal when it comes to this stuff, but the picture on the 3800 is amazing and I am really enjoying it so far.
