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Color Temperature: The measurement of color expressed in Kelvin K. The reason this measurement is called a "temperature" is because it was derived from a theoretical object called a "black body...; Full Color Temperature Definition >>

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Samsung HL61A750: Rear-projection HDTVs, as a category, are on their way out, and DLP-based sets are the only microdisplay choice available, now that all manufacturers of LCD- and LCoS-based rear-projection displays have basically ceased production. Samsung and Mitsubishi are pretty much the only players left in this category--they're the only two...; Tags: menu system, Samsung HL61A750, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Warm 2, color temperature; Product reviews 2008-07-18
Vizio VP422: Vizio has taken aggressive pricing to a new level of low. The company's VP422, a 42-inch flat-panel plasma HDTV, can be had for the extremely low price of $799. While this set doesn't have the picture quality to qualify as the centerpiece of a home theater, it certainly could be...; Tags: Monitors & displays, TVs, TV & Home Theater, color temperature, Vizio, Vizio VP422; Product reviews 2008-07-15
Mitsubishi HC6000: Mitsubishi's HC6000 replaces last year's model, the HC5000, as the company's entry-level 1080p home theater projector. The main improvement is higher contrast ratio due mainly to improved black level performance. It also delivers on its 1080p resolution promise for the most part, with video processing courtesy of Silicon Optix and...; Tags: Projectors, menu system, Auto Iris feature, color temperature, Mitsubishi HC6000, projector, Mitsubishi Corp.; Product reviews 2008-04-15
Panasonic PT-AE2000U: Panasonic has been in the front-projection business for a long time, and has been aggressively pricing its home-theater projectors for just as long, which has effectively driven prices down in the category as a whole. As a result it's now more affordable than ever to get a really big screen...; Tags: grayscale, HDMI, menu system, Panasonic, Panasonic PT-AE2000U, projector; Product reviews 2007-12-19
Sanyo PLV-Z2000: Both front projectors and flat-panel HDTVs are plummeting in price while offering more and more in the way of features and performance. Sanyo's LCD-based PLV-Z2000, is an extremely well priced, 1080p resolution projector that delivers reasonably good performance for the dollar. It has a solid feature package for setup and...; Tags: Monitors & displays, Sanyo PLV-Z2000, projector, Sanyo Electric Co.; Product reviews 2007-10-31

Sony VPL-VW50: Sony shook up the high-end front projection market last September when it introduced the VPL-VW50 SXRD front projector at a list price of $5,000. The unit, dubbed the "Pearl," is still among the least expensive 1080p front projectors available. It does some things really well, although it falls short in...; Tags: TV & Home Theater, TVs, projector, VPL-VW50 SXRD, Advanced Iris, 1080p, Sony Corp.; Product reviews 2007-02-26

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Are solar-energy materials in short supply?: Are solar-energy materials in short supply?Need Ink ContractsImprovements in solar photovoltaic sources of materials brings to my mind the need of inks that will allow painting your own photovoltaics in colorful designs and patterns stressing advertising as much as is possible to enliven the circles of users. Inks of N-type...; Tags: Manufacturing, photovoltaics; Discussion threads 2008-07-23
What is the "product transition" Apple alluded to?: During Apple's Q3 2008 Earnings conference call with analysts, Apple's Peter Oppenheimer CFO and Tim Cooke COO both mentioned a "product transition" that Apple is preparing for that will cut profit margins to help shut out rivals. Both executives punted on several analyst questions for more "color"...; Tags: Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Product Transition, iTablet, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-23
Can Ubuntu win the OS beauty pageant?: Can Ubuntu win the OS beauty pageant?Sure it canIf you are using gnome (Ubuntu's default desktop envrionment) just go to gnomelook.org and look at the screen shots people have posted. There are a lot of creative folks out there. It's pretty easy to make gnome look and act like auqa....; Tags: Apple Mac OS, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Compiz-fusion, Even Linux, Ubuntu, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-07-23
Virgin Mobile Arc: Photo gallery:Virgin Mobile ArcVirgin Mobile is known for its entry-level phones with catchy names, and the Arc by UTStarcom is no different. The Arc sets itself apart from the rest of Virgin Mobile's lineup with a unique and very appealing curved design. Otherwise, it has a decidedly basic feature set,...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, ArC, Virgin Mobile, phone, Virgin Mobile Arc, camera; Product reviews 2008-07-22
Acer P241W: The Acer P241w can be found for as cheap as $380--a very fair price for a 24-inch LCD--and boasts a unique look and very bright image. Of the five 24-inch displays we've reviewed this year, we'd rank it fourth, but it still does some things better than its higher ranked...; Tags: foot stand, display, Acer P241W, Acer Inc., OSD, bezel; Product reviews 2008-07-22
Toshiba Regza 42RV530U: During the last year flat-panel HDTV prices seemed to hit a plateau, where the standard bricklike downward trend leveled off somewhat. Now, however, prices are on the decline again, opening up bigger screen sizes to lower price ranges. For example, Toshiba's lowest-priced 1080p 42-inch LCD, the 42RV530U, can be purchased...; Tags: Monitors & displays, 1080p, Toshiba Corp.; Product reviews 2008-07-22
HP Compaq CQ50-115NR: Note: This review is part of our Back-to-School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.We were excited when HP announced the revival of the Compaq Presario brand earlier this year. Here was the promise of a family of basic, entertainment-oriented laptops at...; Tags: Desktops, Compaq Presario, Compaq Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-07-21
Samsung SGH-A227 (AT&T): In the land of basic cell phones, variety is pretty slim. That's why AT&T's Samsung SGH-A227 fits so well in the genre. Sporting a minimalist flip design with simple calling and messaging features, the SGH-A227 does exactly what a cell phone should do. Though its controls are rather cramped and...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, OK Button, AT&T Corp., Samsung SGH-A227, phone, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Product reviews 2008-07-21
Liquid metal-cooled CPU outperforms air- and water-cooled systems?: Liquid metal-cooled CPU outperforms air- and water-cooled systems?Where's Sarah Connor?Will it change its shape to an LA policeman and chase me in a tractor trailer truck?Mercury?It's the only metal I know of that is liquid at room temperature.RE: Liquid metal-cooled CPU outperforms air- and water-cooled systems?Reminds me of liquid-sodium-cooled nuclear...; Tags: liquid metal-cooled CPU, metal-cooled CPU, water-cooled system, Liquid metal-cooled CPU, CPU, Galinstan, Mercury, PC; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
Smart grid players extend their influence beyond the pilot phase: When it comes to real market potential in the green tech space, smart grid-related technology is right up there. In any given week, I could post a half-dozen blogs about developments in this world. Echelon, in particular, has had a very busy summer, inking a new deal in Denmark, expanding...; Tags: Echelon, Project Deployment, Pricing, Telecom & Utilities, Marketing Research, Marketing, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Liquid metal-cooled CPU outperforms air- and water-cooled systems?: UK-based Bios Magazine is reporting that the world's first commercially available liquid-metal based CPU cooler is about to ship -- and that Danish company Danamics says that its LM-10 outperforms standard air-cooled heatsinks and most watercooled systems with a power draw of just 1W: The liquid metal is a...; Tags: Metal, CPU, Liquid Metal-cooled CPU, Liquid Metal, BIOS, Processors, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors, Andrew Nusca; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Cyclone Centre (exe): Cyclone Centre is a Windows rich desktop application which allows users to track hurricanes in Atlantic/East and Central Pacific, view historical hurricanes in the area, view temperature and other weather data worldwide, map and animate weather events. Application is intended for weather enthusiasts and professionals users with simple to use...; Tags: Hurricane, Cyclone Centre, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-07-21
MB Color Oracle (exe): MB Color Oracle is a divination tool based on the color divination wheel. Different colors have different influence on a person at a given time. This is what comes into play when the color oracle helps you find a solution for your problems based on your choice of colors. This...; Tags: Oracle Corp., Color, MysticBoard, MB Color Oracle, Productivity; Software downloads 2008-07-21