Loewe Connect 37 DR+: Loaded With Features Including Built-In Media Streaming

Monday, March 31, 2008

Loewe's Connect 37 DR+ is a beautifully designed 37-inch LCD TV that features some seriously high-end features. With 1080p resolution and 24fps HD media playback, expect a near-perfect picture, while a built-in 160 GB hard drive eliminates the need for a set-top box altogether. You'll have plenty of integrated space to record all of your favorite TV shows. A Connect 37 model is also available minus the hard drive.

Both models feature Wi-Fi and Ethernet options for streaming video from your PC using Windows Media Player. Unfortunately, no other streaming options are available. The Connect 37 DR+ also has a Scart socket for component video, 2 HDMI slots, and RCA digital audio inputs and outputs for connecting to a home theater system. It can even display photos and play music via two USB ports.

A couple of added options available to you are purchasing the Loewe Connect without the media streamer and adding DVB-S for receiving HD satellite signals. Available in black, white, and silver the Loewe Connect 37 DR+ is priced at 2150 Pounds or US$4300. Remove the internal hard drive and you'll pay 100 Pounds less, add-on will cost you extra.

Microsoft And Onkyo Partner Up, Look To Invade Your Living Room

Monday, March 24, 2008



Microsoft have signed a broad patent cross-licensing agreement that will enable significant technological innovation in high-quality home entertainment and enhance the overall user experience. The agreement covers a broad range of consumer products and allows greater mutual access to each partner’s respective patent portfolio.

The company’s hope this will foster innovation in audio-visual home entertainment. What could we expect from this? Most likely Microsoft software integrated into Onkyo’s hardware, the obvious answer. A Microsoft interface for Onkyo hardware setup? We’ll have to see as the press release linked to below is pretty vague.

BenQ gets anorexic with it’s ultra-slim LCD monitor



BenQ has just launched the ultra-slim 24″ V2400W LCD monitor which is now the thinnest at 2.44 inches at it’s thickest point. To give you a perspective of how thin that is, the BenQ V2400W is a whopping 21% thinner than it’s nearest rival. This new monitor supports high definition at 1080pixels. This very chic monitor is a far cry from the ancient boxes we used to get for monitors and will certainly not be out of place in the very stylish, new age, ultra-sophisticated homes. The V2400W has an assymetric design with an offset stand which looks more Giorgio Armani design than a computer monitor. And the V2400W has an international award in its kitty after winning the iF design awards.

As for Europe and North America, BenQ will start shipping the LCD’s a month later, from April. Read more on HDTV news

Make Your Deal Cost Effective

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Once you get a credit card it can be all to easy to start racking up the credit card debt. This is a bad way to start out and you will probably end up with bad credit if you are using credit cards all of the time. Remember, the money you spend on credit cards will need to be repaid. It is best if you save your credit card for emergencies instead of buying that new pair of shoes or paying for an evening out.It With large balances or balance transfers, you can often find lower rates by paying a small fee. You may also find that with incentive programs, a monthly fee will still allow you to come out ahead.

However, for those that pay off their balances every month, choose a card with no or low fees. You can also choose to have a couple of different types of credit card programs to meet your different financing needs.Personal secured loan is a secured loan that is availed by pledging your asset as security. You can put your home or vehicle, or any other fixed asset as security that is done to assure the repayment. This loan can obtained to dispense any kind of expenses you have that are generally, college fees, buying a car, renovation of home, wedding cost, luxury holiday, and even for the debt consolidation.

The Secrets Of Tea

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

The green tea is from China, but has recently become widespread all over the world.Green Tea is also widely recognized as one than can protect you against lots of different cancers such ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, prostate cancer, as well as cancer of the colon, mouth, breast and cervix. Advocates claim that a diet supplemented with green tea or a green tea extract in supplement form may actually delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. One study from Great Britain found that green tea inhibited three chemical culprits associated with breaking down brain cells and producing plaque and protein deposits in the brain.The oolong tea is considered more powerful weapon in the fight against stomach cancer. A study in Shanghai, China, where oolong is consumed by more than 80% of tea drinkers, showed that oolong tea drinkers had a lower risk of stomach cancer than those who did not drink oolong tea. Oolong tea contains higher concentrations of polyphenols, anti-oxidative substances that can inhibit the formation and growth of a variety of tumors, including stomach cancer.

Toshiba 46LX177 46″ 1080p LCD HDTV

Monday, March 3, 2008

The 46LX177 46″ 1080p LCD is a part of this series, and same as the other members of this series, is something that would no doubt impress a lot of users.

You may notice that we have been talking about sets that features 120 Hz display component. The 46LX177 is no different. This HDTV has been labeled by Toshiba as a 120 Hz monster and includes other features such as ClearFrame; the increased color gamut, ColorBurst; and the 14-bit internal digital video processing, PixelPure 3G.

Out of the box, the Toshiba set features a two inch glossy black bezel. Its a pretty common design so there’s not a lot to be amazed of here - its just a black box. The 46LX177 measures at about 45″W x 28″H x 5″D and weighs 77 pounds. It comes in with a swivel stand which allows you some room to reach for whatever cables you have at the back.

Its connection panels are located, of course, at the back and includes three HDMI 1.3 compatible inputs, two Component (YPbPr) with matching stereo Audio Ins, one Composite (with Audio), one VGA (15 pin D-Sub) and an S-Video. Also included is an input for a wired remote control receiver. One set of L/R Stereo Ins are included, which is also the audio connection if you are hooking your laptop or PC up with a VGA cable.

Now comes the surprising part. Most HDTV sets in the market gives you all these standard inputs. However, the 46LX177 includes another input that is quite surprising. Beside the HDMI inputs is an Ethernet port, (RJ 45), that allows you to connect to your home network. I know some sets already have Wifi that let’s them connect to the internet/home network, and you would even say that its a bit “low-tech” to have wired connections when people are going for wireless convenience. But still, wouldn’t it be great to have these options? I mean just like a laptop or a desktop, you have an option to go wireless or just plug-in your available network cable.