Samsung LCD TVs - Adapting Further to Multimedia Revolution

Ever since flat panel televisions arrived in the market, LCD TVs became the most popular and most acquired television unit. Their slim design and flat screen surface has been a magnet for millions of buyers. But what attracts consumers more is their video and television capability. Their dual purpose - one for home viewing, and another for computer games or video usage, interests most of the consumers. They will be paying for two purposes for the price of one.

In general, all LCD televisions have progressive displays sleek design, and slim exteriors. Several input options are included to add more versatility. Your Samsung LCD TV can actually double up as a home entertainment television and as a replacement for your computer monitor. You only need to allow the standard analog (PC) VGA or the DVI input and you can pull your LCD TV as a PC monitor. Additionally, almost all LCD TVS can be displayed in the following ways: mounted on a wall, inside a cabinet, on a desktop, or on a TV stand.

Some experts refer to LCD TVs as transmissive display. This is because of the light source behind the liquid crystal panel that creates light. This panel scatters and transmits light evenly so that a uniform image will be released.

Your Samsung LN52A850 LCD TV has the liquid crystal solution in between two transparent polar panels. The liquid crystals are pole-like molecules that twist light as response to electrical energy. The crystals actually arrange in a line making light unable to pass through them. They work similar to shutters, identifying which light to block and which light to let pass. In simple terms, it is similar to the technology applied to a digital watch only that LCD technology is a little more advanced.

Your LCD TV has truly adapted to modern technology. They no longer have the phosphor dots present in Plasma televisions. Colors are not created by using filters. This means that there is absolutely no need to worry about burn-in problems. This makes your Samsung LN52A850 LCD TV good for playing video games or using as a computer monitor. Moreover, LCD TVs are very cost efficient because of their low energy consumption. It actually consumes more than 50% less power than the usual cathode ray tube type of television.

Furthermore, Samsung LCD TV technology makes use of the most advanced LCD type. This is technologically termed as "active matrix." This is primarily based on the usual TFT or thin film transistors technology. This technology is responsible for the switching on and switching off of LCD pixels. Remember that in LCD televisions, one color pixel is still divided into three sub-pixels which are the red, blue, and green color sifts.

But then the greatest contest to this top technology is the pixel response time. The pixel response time is defined as the measure of speed of a single colored pixel to change without smudging or giving a vague impression. This is necessary since fast-moving scenes or objects, seen in action movies and sports, should not display ghosting or motion outline. Images should not create a shadow. Large screen televisions are believed to be prone to this kind of concern especially that movie watching and HDTV displays are the favorite practices of using the LCD TV.

Samsung, of course, would perform constant improvement to give a better viewing entertainment to its followers. For now, let us just enjoy the already advanced LCD TV technology. Sooner or later our favorite brand will introduce to us, again, a one of a kind multimedia revolution.

HTC Touch HD - Best Ever Windows Mobile Phone

HTC was once enjoyed the successful joy from the HTC Touch Diamond few months ago. However, people were still complain the Diamond has a small display and slow OS, though it is still impressive. Believe me HTC won't stop at there. The newest HTC Touch HD certainly keen to cross over the limitation that set by HTC Diamond. So let's take a look how its can do that.

Design
In first sight, the HTC Touch HD has a really, really big display. It is even bigger then iPhone. In the measures of 3.8 inches, the display is dedicated touchscreen use for sure. With the resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, the handset is perfect for viewing multimedia like photos and video. The phone is not small since it has the large screen. Measuring 115 x 62.8 x 12mm and weighing 146.4 grams, this isn't a tiny phone that you can sneakily hide in your pocket. On the front top of the device lie the earpiece, light sensor and video camera. Below is the huge screen and at the bottom located four soft key (Call Start+End, Home, and Back/OK) which are also touch-sensitive.

The phone is come with a 3.5mm headphone jack at the top so you can plug standard headphones in without an adaptor, cutting out all the cable mess. There is also included a stylus in the handset which is located at the right bottom corner. Take out the stylus will turn on the screen, like on the Touch Pro and Diamond. On the back side is simple. at the top, we see the 5MP camera sensor (with no flash) surrounded by a nice brushed-metal mound, and the loudspeaker to the left of it, and that's it. Overall the design of HTC Touch HD is pretty stylish. But the width is a bit wide. Might have some people fell uncomfortable to hold it in hand, especially for the girls.

Software
The HTC Touch HD is running Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional OS in addition of TouchFLO 3D menu interface. Overall the interface is virtually identical to the Diamond. However the additional RAM memory means any lag has virtually gone. Its means the reaction of this device is faster! Actually HTC's attempt at making Windows Mobile more finger-friendly with adding the TouchFLO 3D, but it seems HTC have not success yet. Maybe that is why a stylus is included in this phone.

Music and Video
Music playing in this handset is good. The sound is clear and loud enough. Being able to use a 3.5mm set of headphones is a major plus as we easily to find a compatible headset.

Like I already mentions, the video playback in this handset is amazing as the it has the large screen and high resolution. The recommended player in for this phone would be the CorePlayer. The player not only able to play many more file formats than WMP, but the player will stretch all video to the whole screen regardless of resolution. What about the pre-installed Windows Media Player?Just forget about it, because the video doesn't stretch to the whole screen unless the video is outputted in WVGA resolution. What a shame!

Camera
The camera in HTC Touch HD is somewhat disappointed. The Performance is let down by a lack of flash and while the picture quality is in average level only. The handset doesn't have a dedicated shutter button for camera-you must activate the shutter with the shutter icon on the screen. The camera also shoots video in MPEG4 or H.263 format with unlimited recording as long as you have spare storage.

Connectivity
We are happy that HTC Touch HD supports many type connections. To connect to the internet HSDPA and WLan is ideal if you want the fast internet speed while GPRS allow EDGE you to connect to the internet when no 3G and Wi-Fi available. The phone capable to receive consistent signal, which is very rarely seen on other phone. Of cause it is still depending on which network you're on. The Google maps also work fine with the GPS receiver and its looks great on the large screen.

Final Words
HTC is once again made a big progress in its touchscreen phone. The HTC Touch HD is really lot better then HTC Diamond. If you love Diamond then you will love Touch HD more. However, it is still has some disadvantages on it like the less finger-friendly touchscreen, poor camera features and lack of lack of hardware controls. Although I have some little things to complain about it, but I still have to admit that HTC Touch HD is a excellent phone!

Blackberry 8300 - Prim and Professional

Blackberry 8300, better known as Blackberry 'curve' is the new baby from Blackberry that is catching a lot of attention and is known to be technologically superior gadget that comes with all the Blackberry features and its classical design. The brand Blackberry has been associated with business class devices and this time around too, it has made its superiority in the business phone market with a plethora of Blackberry loyalists going gaga over it.

Let us try and analyse the features of this device and know about it in detail. Blackberry 8300 is PDA enabled device that though looks quite chunky from outside, is actually quite usable and likable. It has a standard Blackberry exterior that makes it one of those high end business devices. With a QWERTY keyboard and an excellent connectivity, Blackberry 8300 surely looks as a perfect business device. Take for instance its connectivity, Blackberry 8300 is a Quad-Band GSM enabled device that can work across the world, including the parts of America. With connectivity made powerful by the features as GPRS, EDGE and Bluetooth, the features like web browsing and e-mailing could be made possible through this device.

Coming to the camera of this device, there is a high resolution 2 Mega Pixels camera that has been powered in this device. So you can capture all of your memories through this handset. The media player of Blackberry 8300 takes care of the essence of music that comes to the fullest in it. There have been other significant improvements in this device that include spell-checker for e-mails and memos, plus a new feature that enables the adjustment of call volume as well.

Despite of all the great features that have been promised in this handset, the disappointment has come in the form of absence of Wi-Fi feature, or UTMS(3G) feature that has been widely anticipated in this mobile phone. The camera of Blackberry 8300 is unable to record videos too. But save for these drawbacks, the device is a well equipped handset with a whole lot of features in it!

Blackberry Phones - Utterly Stylish

Blackberry is a well known name in the business phone category. This wireless and smart phone got introduced in the world market in 1999. Blackberry is developed by a Canadian company RIM or Research in Motion. The handsets under this brand support standard features such as entertainment and business applications. As a matter of fact, the users enjoy mobile telephony features including camera, music player, games and messaging services as well as exceptional business oriented features like Internet surfing, faxing and push e-mail. Initially, the company focused on e-mails and even today the RIM offers its advanced e-mail services to Palm Treo via Blackberry Connect software.

With the Blackberry phones, the users feel connected with business application, even on the go. The mid-sized casing is similar to a PDA with a mini keyboard. This widget allows the users to receive and reply to emails with attachments.

Blackberry is a leading wireless solution conceived and developed by Research In Motion Limited (RIM) and a major player in the world wide mobile connectivity market. Blackberry business phones and wireless handhelds are highly in demand due to their perfect combination of functionality, form and features. With capabilities for email access and web browsing, these mobile phones are designed to boost your work. Intuitive interface and QWERTY keyboards are available on these phones to enhance the usability factor by several degrees. Blackberry is touching and enriching the lives across the world through the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl, BlackBerry 7700 Series, BlackBerry 8700 Series handhelds and smart phones.

The latest Blackberry phones incorporate all the major PDA features and functions, including address book, calendar, to-do lists etc. Now, sending and receiving e-mails through the Blackberry is made possible through the flawless wireless network of certain carriers. The in-built QWERTY keyboard is ideal for 'thumbing'. The track wheel on the right side of these devices is meant for system navigation. However, in the latest Blackberry phones, the track wheel is replaced by a smart trackball.

Initially, Intel 80386 processors were used in the Blackberry devices, whereas the latest models are incorporated with an ARM 7 or 9 processor. The latest Blackberry phones- 8120, 8100 and 8700 have an Intel PXA901 312 MHz processor, 64 MB flash memory and 16 MB SDRAM.

Blackberry 8120 Pearl is the new hand set that has come into the market in the year 2006. This smart set is available in different colors. The 2 mega pixel camera with in built 5x zoom and automatic flash produces good quality photographs. The smooth trackball under the screen makes it easier for the mobile holder to operate the camera function and other functions as well.

The Blackberry 8120 Pearl weighs 91grams and offers some of the best additional features like video recording, instant message, media player, 2 or 3 Wi-Fi network capabilities, blackberry maps, games and 64 MB expandable memory. The accessibility to Internet has made the users more crazy. In QWERTY style keyboard, the sure type software makes text and email composition faster than regular keypads.

On the Blackberry 8120 Pearl, one can store unlimited text messages, multimedia messages, predictive text, wallpapers and contact numbers which are the necessary features every person wants. Moreover, the handset offers the users to adjust the colours and font sizes, as per their wish. With the help of the wireless Bluetooth technology or USB cabled connection, the uses can share or transfer the polyphonic and MP3 ring tones, videos, songs or any other data with other compatible devices. These share or transfer the data at high speed without any degradation in sound or video quality.

This business oriented phone is available in two colours namely--black and grey. These colours assure that phone is not only equipped with latest features but also with the trendy design to tempt the new generation.

To conclude, it can be said that Blackberry phones are armed with the business and mobile telephony features to charm the users.

Blackberry Javelin 8900 Organizer Music - Blackberry 8900 Curve

BlackBerry makes a perfect phone and the Blackberry 8900 Curve (Javelin) will make an even better phone. With the BlackBerry 8900, the user is going to have access to tons of great features. For instance, the Blackberry 8900 offers Wi-Fi capabilities, GPS capabilities, Instant Messaging capabilities, camera capabilities and much more. One of the capabilities that the Blackberry 8900 Curve (Javelin) has is some really great media capabilities and that is what we are going to be telling you about. Within this article review, prepare yourself for learning about the media specifications that will be coming with the new Blackberry 8900 Curve (Javelin).

Listen to Your Favorite Songs:

If you have the Blackberry 8900 Curve (Javelin), then the fun will be going with you. You can listen to all of your favorite songs while you are on the go. You will even be able to play some of those videos you have in vivid color and listen to them in sound that is really rich. The headphones or speakers (yes, you will be able to choose what you want and maybe you will want both the headphones and speakers), you will be enjoying the Bluetooth stereo without having to deal with wires. Thanks to this new BlackBerry 8900, while you are replying to messages on your Smartphone, you will be able to listen to some of your favorite music and you can also shuffle through the songs you have at the same time.

Transfer Your Songs and Videos:

If you have desktop iTunes music files, then you will be able to transfer them from there to your BlackBerry 8900 Smartphone. With the media capabilities on the BlackBerry 8900, you will be able to share your favorite songs and the videos you have with your family members and friends. You can transfer the videos and songs to them in a quick manner. While you are riding the taxi or train to work, you will be able to watch the morning news and catch up on those sports clips. BlackBerry tries to give you even more capabilities than ever before and they are doing a great job at it.

Rip and Share Your Songs:

If you want to rip a CD fast then you will be able to do this by using the Roxio Media Manager that is made for all Blackberry phones. With the Roxio Media Manager, you will be ripping, transferring and converting both your video files and your music to your Smartphone in no time. Those BlackBerry Smartphones that have the media player will also be able to use the microSD card. With the microSD card, there is going to be tons more room for all of your media files that you want on your phone. In order to carry all of your music on one device and carry it everywhere you go, you should add the BlackBerry Remote Stereo Gateway to your BlackBerry 8900 Smartphone. Many of the Blackberry Smartphones already come equipped with the media player and you should pay attention to this when you are purchasing one.

Why is Sharp the LCD Technology Leader For Large TVs and Information Displays?

It Starts with the Most Advanced LCD Manufacturing Plant: Since developing the world's first 14-inch color TFT LCD TV in 1988, Sharp has consistently led the industry leading edge LCD technology. Today Sharp's Kameyama, Japan manufacturing facility is the most advanced LCD panel manufacturing facility in the world. The plant uses 8th -generation technology to produce glass substrates for LCD panels. The new Osaka plant, to be operational by 2010, will use 10th -generation technology to produce the world's largest LCD panel sheets, measuring 2.8 meters by 3 meters in size where each sheet can produce six 60-inch sets or three 108-inch sets. The LCD panel produced with this technology will be the thinnest and lightest than any LCD panel produced to date.

The Highest Resolution and Industry Leading Picture Quality: The Sharp's LCD Information Display, with full high definition 1920 x 1080 native resolutions and with flicker-free, full color (16.7 million) TFT active matrix LCDs, delivers dynamic visual impact to audiences with true life color reproduction and crisp text image on a large screen format. Sharp's monitors offer extensive color adjustment capabilities including black level (brightness), contrast tint, white balance (RGB manual setting) and gamma value. The LCD technology achieves high brightness, high contrast ratio and wide 176 degree viewing angle for large format displays with response times of 6ms or less. And these monitors come with anti-glare and low-reflection properties enabling Sharp monitors to be placed in bright areas where other screens might appear washed out. These full high definition displays are a must for a variety of applications like Conference Room LCD White Boards, Digital Signage, Exhibitions, Education, CAD/CAM Designing, Medical Imaging, Simulation, Process Control, and Stock Exchanges applications. It is also finding increasing use in Video-conferencing to deliver true to life images along with the Dolby 5.1 channel sound.

New Features and Sizes that will WOW! You: Sharp's monitors can be operated in landscape or portrait modes. Very few competitors provide this feature for large monitors. A Black TFT/Bright Pixel Elimination feature ensures that if a pixel in the LCD monitor fails, it is effectively invisible to the viewer. And Sharp's 108" LCD monitors are the world's largest commercially available LCD monitors. In addition to leading the movement toward larger screen sizes, Sharp has met the demand for superior image quality by achieving such "firsts" as a resolution that is four times higher than that of current HD (4096x2160), the world's highest contrast ratio (1,000,000:1) and the ultimate in fast-motion image processing with 120Hz frame rate conversion and an incredible pixel response time of 4ms.

Operational Efficiency and Reliability that Saves Money: Large screen display customers are experiencing lower operational costs, increased efficiencies and high reliability with Sharp LCD monitors. Sharp closed-box fan-less design protects the screens from dust to maintain the life of the screen

For more information on Sharp's LCD monitors, check out Sharp's official LCD monitor site!

Did you know that Sony is looking to buy the LCD panels for its large TVs and information displays from the Osaka LCD plant two-thirds owned by Sharp? (Read: Business Week article: "Sony and Sharp's LCD Linkup", 27 February 2008).

The Best LCD Monitors

An LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor is a flat, thin panel in an electronic device comprised of layers of pixels made of liquid crystals in front of a panel of light or reflection. LCD monitors use little electricity compared to glossy screens, CRT monitors, and touchscreen monitors.

Even novice computer users can tell the difference between the types of monitors and their quality, just by the graphics and color accuracy. Having accurate colors is imperative for many computer users, especially users like graphic artists and photographers or office professionals who need a clear, crisp PowerPoint presentation, for example.

There are many LCD monitors on the market today. With price ranges from a mere hundred dollars to into the thousands, it's often difficult to find the best monitor at a reasonable price without compensating the quality. Here is a list of the top three affordable, high quality LCD monitors currently on the market:

1. Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP

Pros: Text display, adjustability, photo/video quality, and connectivity.

Cons: Slight blur on videos and not as sharp as expensive counterparts.

The Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP is perfect for anyone using computers for artistic, leisure, or professional purposes. This LCD monitor is just like it's high end counterparts - but without the high end price tag. The Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP monitor uses a S-PVA panel which makes for a higher quality picture unlike LCD monitors with TN panels. Although there is some blurring during videos, the colors on this monitor are high quality and there is an abundance of connectivity choices. This 24" monitor may not be the greatest for gaming, but for virtually every other use, especially home or work use, this model ranks at the top of all LCD monitors [out].

2. Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX

Pros: Versatile, value, and brightness makes for less strain on eyes.

Cons: No HDMI port and the stand isn't too adjustable.

Many owners and users of the Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX LCD monitor are overwhelmingly pleased with the quality of this monitor. Both inexpensive and versatile, the Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX is great for home and office use for long periods of time. Because of its high resolution and lower brightness compared to most monitors, there is less eye strain. With its superior display of graphics, video, and text, the Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX is perfect for gamers. Despite not having an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port, users can just use adapters. The only complaint most users have is with the stand and the occasional bad angles. The

Samsung SyncMaster 2443BWX LCD monitor is definitely one of the better LCD monitors on the market.

3. Samsung SyncMaster 2053BW

Pros: Great value for quality and display.

Cons: Maladroit controls.

The Samsung SyncMaster 2053BW is a highly praised LCD monitor with great user reviews. For a 20" screen, the Samsung SyncMaster 2053BW is a great value if you're just looking for a satisfying professional monitor. Even small fonts, as low as 6 points, are easy to read on the Samsung SyncMaster 2053BW. Along with great colors and graphics, this LCD monitor is perfect for gaming and watching videos. The only complaints users have are the stand that cannot be adjusted in height, only tilted backward, and the controls, which are a bit awkward and hard to get used to.

Touch Screens

Wikipedia defines a touch screen as a display overlay. A touch screen is fundamentally an input device like a mouse only with touch screens, your finger on the display screen does all the functions a mouse pointer does. By simply touching the display screen, users can perform various functions.

Interestingly, a touch screen can be used for most computer applications. If you have a touch screen display for your home computer, you will probably never need a mouse again. The technology is somewhat comparable to that used in touch pads in laptops and other computing systems. Currently, touch screens are more popular for commercial uses like touch screen kiosks and at customer support desks.

There are various kinds of touch screens. Podium touch screens, touch panels, touch kiosks and touch screen monitors are some of the many varieties of display overlays that use the touch screen technology. The technology behind touch screens is complex. These touch sensitive displays use resistive, capacitive, photosensitive, or acoustically sensitive technology. Touch-sensation is the basis of resistive technology whereas capacitive technology works through electrical sensitivity. On the other hand, photosensitive touch screens operate through infrared rays and acoustic touch screens operate on the principles or surface acoustic wave.

Touch screens are very popular in the retail environment. Here, they are useful for providing information to customers. Touch screens are attractive and customers can use them without much technical knowledge. If the touch screen is used on point of sales, the screen usually also has a stylus that can be used to enter data into the system. This is common at ATMs where you can enter account information through a stylus.

Touch screens are getting very popular as a friendlier input device. Even gaming systems and smart-phones use touch screens. The technology is quite advanced but touch screens are more expensive than regular display systems so their usage is currently limited to the commercial segment only.

Laptop Computer Backpack - Women's Notebook Bags

Those of you who do a lot of shopping probably know that Laptop Computer Backpacks and bags are pretty much anywhere. At many companies there are as many people who use their laptop as a normal computer. But, try to think of the last time you saw a laptop computer backpack that wasn't designed specifically for men. Does it seem like someone, or should I say women as a whole, are being left out. Many a woman has wondered "I wonder if anyone makes women's laptop bags?" Your cries have been heard, there is a great selection of women's laptop bags.

When I first came across a site where you could buy women's laptop bags I must admit that I was pretty surprised at how nice they were. I started to associate a laptop bag with those either designed for the guys that you would see in the board room, or those that are a little more hip for, say, younger men. But many women's laptop bags look a lot like fashionable purses or carry-alls. They are cute, look good, and still end up being a great home for you laptop or notebook.

Aside from looking great, if you are in the market for a women's laptop bag there are a few things to consider. First of all, make sure that your bag is designed to carry a notebook (aka laptop computer), and one that is a similar size to yours. There are a lot of nice, fashionable women's bags out there that could ruin your laptop if you’re not careful. Second, make sure that the bag you buy meets your needs. If you are using it for business or outdoors there would obviously be different things to consider. And finally, but just as important, make sure that the women’s laptop bag that you buy is one that you love. It would be a shame if your excitement over your new computer was lost because you didn't like your laptop bag.

While laptop computer backpacks are great, there are many women out there who shouldn't settle for a men's laptop bag, but need to investigate women's laptop bags.

Nokia N97 - The Mobile Computer

It was December 2, 09, Nokia is proud to present the new comer, Nokia N97. The second touch pad mobile from Nokia and a serious competitor for Google G1 and iPhone. Believe me, its not 'just another iPhone rival', but a serious contender. Nokia calls it, "The Mobile Computer". Let us take a look,

Noticeable Features

Slide-out QWERTY keyboard (3 rows)

Resolution 640*360pixels / 16:9 / 3.5"

Personalized widgets

5 MP Camera

Latest S60 OS

Supports Flash Video and Games

Unmatched 32GB built in memory (Expandable up to 48GB)

The touch screen key pad is sometimes a pain in the neck, and Nokia knows that. The N97 has a slide out 3 row QWERTY keyboard, in addition the touchpad. In terms of hardware, the Nokia n97 clearly outperforms iPhone and Google G1 as well. But we know that it's not the hardware feature which took iPhone to the pinnacle, it's the operating system and the cool interface. Well, n97 doesn't seem to have a week point either. Nokia n97 is capable of playing flash games and videos, which the iPhone lacks!

Customizable Widgets

Nokia n97 can be customized using widgets and is open for third party developers. The iPhone application store has already more than 10,000 widgets, and growing.

Now, Nokia don't want to be left behind and it'll catch up there soon.

So-Lo - 'Social Location'

Nokia introduces a new concept, So-Lo. With the ultimate evolution of social networks, Nokia n97 makes it easy to update with the social networks with the real time information. Not only that, n97 makes use of Nokia's updated mapping product and provides the exact point of your location, with the help of A-GPS sensors. Nokia claims this feature to be more versatile that Google Maps!

Nokia says this product will start shipping in the first half of 2009 and will be available for 36,000 INR at the minimum.

CCTV System Component Selection

• Closed Circuit TV systems were developed in the UK in 1970s. Of course, there have been major changes and advancements since then. CCTV systems used to be very expensive, cumbersome and had to be installed by a professional due to the complexities of setting the systems up. These systems today are much more reasonably priced, they are easier to configure and they can be installed by the end user if they are only slightly electronically inclined.

The primary uses for CCTV systems are surveillance, traffic control, theft, shoplifting, employee theft, robbery deterrence, and identification. The basic system would include a camera, monitor and recording device to store the video.

There are several decision you will need to make when choosing the components for your CCTV system. First you’ll need to decide if you want a color or black & white system. For theft, shoplifting and robbery applications where identification is crucial, color cameras would be desired and in some cases required. If there is an arrest, a court will require color video to make positive identification for prosecution. Black & white cameras are sometimes preferred for surveillance and traffic applications because they can sometimes be higher resolution and have better night time sensitivity. Also, you will need to decide on wired or wireless cameras. Although, wireless is much easier to install, it is more expensive and can occasionally be unreliable. With a hardwired camera, it is more difficult to install, but you don’t have to worry about signal loss.

Second, you need to decide what area you need to see. How far away is it and how much area of coverage do you need, what are the lighting conditions and will it be indoor or outdoor? You have to know these answers to determine the correct kind of camera and lens combination to choose.

Third, what type of recorder will work best for your needs. You can choose from a time lapse recorder, your computer DVR, or a standalone DVR(digital video recorder). Time lapse recorders are mostly a thing of the past, even at home most everyone is using a DVD not a VCR. A time lapse recorder has many limitations on what is recorded and when. Additionally, with a time lapse recorder you may need more equipment, such as a switcher or multiplexer. You will also have to find space to store all the recorded tapes and they are susceptible to damage. If instead, you plan to use the same tape over and over again, the tape will become degraded. With a DVR, you can record much longer periods of time. When the memory is full it is simple to download it to a computer or burn it to a CD. You can reuse you memory card over and over again and never experience quality degradation of your video. A DVR also incorporates the switcher and multiplexer functions, so there’s no additional equipment that you need to purchase. A few years ago DVR recorders were still expensive but, today the prices are much more reasonable and they provide many more advanced features than their VCR counterparts.

The last choice is the monitor. You need decide what type and size of monitor you want or if you even need one. The space constraints in the area you will place the monitor will determine what size of monitor you should get. If you get a PC based DVR then you will be able to use your computer monitor. If you will view your system over the internet from another location you won’t need to have a dedicated monitor. Also, if you want to keep your system inconspicuous or don’t want your employees or others to view the activity being recorded, then you won’t want to have a dedicated monitor. Keep in mind, if you are installing your own system, you will need to have a small monitor available to check the positioning of your cameras to ensure they get everything you want to see.

If you are not sure or have questions contact a Video Security professional to assist you with your choices. Also, if you want to install your own system but have trouble setting up your home audio-video components, it might be best to have someone install the system for you.