July 1, 2008
Digital TV Converter Boxes
Do you own an analog TV that gets it's signal from an antenna. If you do, you will need to either get a new TV or buy a converter box before February 17, 2009. This is the date when TV...Continue reading "Digital TV Converter Boxes"
Posted by Bob Gatton at 6:12 AM | Comments (0)
June 24, 2008
Dish Network - External Hard Disk Drive
I have been a subscriber to cable, DirecTV and Dish Network over the years. Each has its strengths and weaknesses. Until last fall I had used a DirecTV HD satellite receiver with TiVo DVR (digital video recorder) as my primary...Continue reading "Dish Network - External Hard Disk Drive"
Posted by Bob Gatton at 6:13 AM | Comments (1)
June 16, 2008
Why the Switch to Digital TV
Years ago when consumer electronics companies and the federal government started working on digital TV they had multiple goals -- they not only wanted to make it possible for consumers to watch television programs with higher quality sound and video,...Continue reading "Why the Switch to Digital TV"
Posted by Bob Gatton at 9:45 AM | Comments (0)
June 10, 2008
U.S. Households Spend $1,400 Per Year on Consumer Electronics and Computers
According to Consumer Electronics Association the average U. S. household spent over $1400 on consumer electronics in the last twelve months. This included: - televisions, - MP3 players, - computers, - DVD players, - cell phones, For more information go...Continue reading "U.S. Households Spend $1,400 Per Year on Consumer Electronics and Computers"
Posted by Bob Gatton at 6:12 AM | Comments (3)
June 2, 2008
Using Your Cell Phone While Driving
Starting on July 1 it will be against the law to use your cell phone without using a wired or wireless headset while driving in California and Washington. These two states will join Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington...Continue reading "Using Your Cell Phone While Driving"
Posted by Bob Gatton at 8:16 AM | Comments (7)
May 27, 2008
17 Hours Per Week In Your Car?
According to a recent Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) press release a typical American driver spends almost 17 hours in their vehicle, over 2 hours per day. Besides driving, drivers are listening to MP3s, CDs, radio, talking on their cell phones....Continue reading "17 Hours Per Week In Your Car?"
Posted by Bob Gatton at 7:17 AM | Comments (0)
May 19, 2008
Choosing the Right Universal Remote Control
I have written a several articles over the last few years about universal remote controls. I think that they are often an overlooked item in any audio video system. What good is great sound and picture if controlling the system...Continue reading "Choosing the Right Universal Remote Control"
Posted by Bob Gatton at 2:01 PM | Comments (2)
May 12, 2008
Recycling, Selling or Donating Your Old Electronics
More and more consumer electronic products are being sold every year, some of it with relatively short lives. Many folks get new cell phones and MP3 players every few years. And with the transition to digital-only broadcasts in February next...Continue reading "Recycling, Selling or Donating Your Old Electronics"
Posted by Bob Gatton at 2:02 PM | Comments (3)
May 5, 2008
Game Over - Blu-Ray wins vs. HD-DVD
In January Warner Brothers announced that they would stop supporting HD DVD and sell Blu-Ray movies. Then in February, Toshiba threw in the towel and announced that they would stop shipping HD DVD players. The format war is over,...Continue reading "Game Over - Blu-Ray wins vs. HD-DVD"
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April 21, 2008
Shift to Smaller TVs?
"Pacific Media Associates reported that unit sales for flat panel televisions under 35" in North America jumped in February. Their Consumer Flat Panel Display Sell-Through Tracking Service indicates that a lot of buyers are shifting their purchases to the smaller,...Continue reading "Shift to Smaller TVs?"
Posted by Bob Gatton at 2:04 PM | Comments (3)
