Netronix looking to Android, 3G for its e-book readers

Google's little green man has been getting quite an education lately, popping up in a number of e-book readers (why hello there Nook, Alex, eDGe). Not to be left out, Netronix is reportedly also looking to work with Texas Instruments on assimilating Android into its product line, according to company chairman Arthur Lu (via DigiTimes). Neither are bad trends to follow in this still-infant industry, but the questions remains as to when and how it'll actually work. Also on the company to-do list? 3G and 3.5G capabilities, supposedly coming sometime in the middle of 2010. Bated breath? Hold it.

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Random Tidbits About Flat Screen TVs and Plasma TV Brackets

- Plasma television provides a higher resolution than any other type of TV monitors. It can display the high-definition signals of HDTelevision and DTelevision. Plasma TV's can also receive the computer signals XGA, SVGA and VGA.

- LCD is the acronym for liquid crystal display, and while LCD technology has been around for quite some time, it has been only in the last decade or so that the technology became suitable for the high quality flat panel television and computer monitor displays we see today. The most notable feature of displays using LCD technology, of course, is the thinness of the unit, but the power behind that thin design is actually quite extensive.

- When shopping for a DLP television, it is important to learn as much as you can about the new technology, inadditionto shopping around for the best possible price. When shopping for a new DLP TV, it is important to look carefully at the kind of tuner the unit uses. Many modern television sets are designed to be multisystem devices, meaning that not only are they capable of reading the NTSC signal used in North America and Japan, but they will also be able to deal with competing standards such as PAL and SECAM. This can be an important consideration, so it is important to make sure you understand these various formats and how they affect you as an end user.

- Home entertainment technology is advancing at a rapid rate. The sleek new flat screen televisions do attract alot of attention, as well they should. But just make sure not to overlook the importance of the humble flat screen TV stand. Take some time looking for a perfect match for your LCD TV and you will have a well organized and very attractive home entertainment center.

- Although the cost of a plasma flat screen television keeps decreasing, you should take into account the amount of power these televisions can use when you figure out the cost in real terms. While there are many energy-efficient models, a larger plasma television uses a lot of electricity. However the technology of the plasma TV is being developed and improved constantly, and, before long, using a plasma TV will conserve energy.

- Along with the plasma television, you can purchase plasma furniture or special cabinets and stands for your plasma television. If you prefer the classic, hardwood look, there are home entertainment cabinets specially designed to hold plasma TVs along with other equipment. For a more contemporary look, you can find metallic curved stands with simple glass shelves or just a short stand to place on top of an existing cabinet or table.

- Rear Projection televisions also give excellent image quality, and can be considered to be better than some of the newer technologies. It has the richest and subtlest blacks, and are quite affordable. Unfortunately, they are bulky. Some models are 30 inches deep, making it difficult to put it into a standard TV cabinet. (And because of its weight, it's hard to move around.) They also may need to be finetuned by an expert to maintain optimum image quality. Some complain that the image starts to dim when viewed from certain angles.

- Black glass TV stands are a relatively new development. There have been some cool advances in glass technology recently which makes black tempered glass readily available. These stands have become very popular due to their functionality and great looks. Your beautiful, high-tech television deserves to be showcased in one of these future classics. The easiest way to choose one is to browse around online, as you can easily check out the many styles and prices from the comfort of your own home.

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Plasma Televisions and Plasma TV Mounts

Thoughts About Plasma Televisions and Plasma TV Mounts

- Plasma televisions come as Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV), with a resolution of 852x480 and the Higher Definition TV (HDTV), featuring a native resolution of 1024x768. Plasma televisions have a high widescreen aspect ratio - the ratio between the width and height of the screen. As plasma televisions do not use any electron beams like the conventional ones, they are immune to the effects of magnetic fields. They offer a wider viewing angle and accurate image reproduction. Plasma televisions are slim and space-saving and can even be hung on a wall. Moreover, most of the plasma televisions come with a flat screen which eliminates edge distortion.

- When shopping for a DLP television, it is important to learn as much as you can about the new technology, inadditionto shopping around for the best possible price. When shopping for a new DLP TV, it is important to look carefully at the kind of tuner the unit uses. Many modern television sets are designed to be multisystem devices, meaning that not only are they capable of reading the NTSC signal used in North America and Japan, but they will also be able to deal with competing standards such as PAL and SECAM. This can be an important consideration, so it is important to make sure you understand these various formats and how they affect you as an end user.

- The US government has approved a subsidy coupon program to help people purchase DTV tuners to facilitate the analog-to-digital transition so existing analog TV sets can continue to be used for broadcast digital DTV. For that purpose, Congress approved a fund of $1.5 billion dollars, with an initial allocation of $990 million dollars to subsidize up to two $40 coupons per household. The coupons became available in January 2008 and can be requested by consumers until March 2009, to use them toward the purchase of two DTV tuners.

- While there have been many technological innovations in the world television in the last couple of decades, perhaps none have captured the attention and excitement of the public at large quite like the LCD TV. When these flat screen displays first showed up on the market, they were prohibitively expensive for all the but the wealthiest consumers, but as is the case with many facets of technology, the prices of these LCD displays have come down quite a bit over the last couple of years.

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