Updated 3.8.2021If you’re in the market to buy a new HDTV, you may be wondering whether to buy a Smart TV or an LED TV?Which offers better quality? Which would give you the best bang for your buck?Difference Between Smart TV and LED TVSmart TVs are actually LED (Light Emitting Diode) TVs which act more […]
Despite the versatility of an HDMI connection, carrying high-quality video and audio through a single, there’s a drawback.HDMI cables show their prowess only up to a certain length.Exceed that length and the AV quality begins to degrade.Depending on cable quality, video quality begins dropping when cable length exceeds anywhere from 15 feet to 50 feet.But […]
Updated – 22.8.2022How Can I Watch an 8mm Tape without a Camcorder?The best way to watch 8mm tapes without a camcorder is to use an 8mm video cassette player. By 8mm video cassette player, we mean either Video8, Hi8, or Digital8 tape player.There are no longer any 8mm videotape players in production. However, you can […]
In the world of high definition (HD) video, there’s no escaping an HDMI connection.This is one AV connector, that’s here to stay, offering high quality audio and video through a single cable.Sometimes there’s need to handle multiple HDMI connections.This is when an HDMI splitter and switch come in handy.With these devices you get to maximise […]
What is HDCP?HDCP (High-handwidth Digital Content Protection), developed by Intel, is an anti-piracy feature adopted to work with the HDMI cable standard.It’s not only used with HDMI but also with other digital video connections like DisplayPort and Digital Visual Interface (DVI). If you’re familiar with DRM (Digital Rights Management), then you’ll understand HDCP. The whole […]
If you’ve just got yourself an Android TV box and are wondering what apps to install in your new device, this post will offer quick suggestions.If you new to this game, rest easy. It’s not as tough as you think it would be. If you installed apps in your Android smartphone the procedure is very […]
If you’re in the market for an HDTV, you would have come across LED and LCD HDTVs.If you have difficulty understanding the difference between LED, LCD, and Plasma HDTVs, take heart.Their features and functions are quite similar. This post will clear the air on the similarities and differences between them.Difference Between LED TV and LCD […]
You may have come across DTV (Digital TV) and HDTV (High Definition TV) and may be wondering if both are the same.Also, if there’s a difference, what are they?For your information, DTV and HDTV aren’t the same. That gives rise to a DTV vs HDTV discussion.What’s the Difference Between DTV and HDTV? In the DTV […]
Standard Definition TV Explained Standard-definition television is typically available in 480i or 480p resolutions. 480p is sometimes called EDTV or enhanced-definition television, or extended-definition television. In terms of pixels, it is 640 x 480. With this resolution, the closer you get, the more pixelation you see.High-Definition TV FeaturesTVs with resolutions ranging from 720p, 1080i and […]
What is DSD?DSD means Direct Stream Digital. It’s a high-resolution audio signal that is processed in a different way compared to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) as used in audio CDs.Instead of using many bits and a number of sampling rates as used in audio CD for example 16 bits and 44.1kHz, DSD uses a single […]