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Philips Portable DVD

Category: Other Gadgets - Date: December 28, 2007 - Time: 10:20 am

Philips Portable DVD

Philips Portable DVD Introduction
Sit back, relax and immerse in movies on the go with the ultra cool and compact PET710 with 7-inch TFT LCD display. Enjoy your favorite DVD movies, savor your MP3-CD and CD music or playback your JPEG photos anytime, anyplace.

Philips Portable DVD Design
Keep yourself or your kids entertained on long flights or road trips with the Philips PET710/37 portable DVD player with a widescreen 7-inch screen, enabling you to enjoy DVD movies in their original 16:9 aspect ratio format. This compact unit weighs less than 2 pounds (excluding battery) and is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery, AC adapter, and car power adapter (all included).

Philips Portable DVD Features
The PET710/37’s LCD screen has a 480 x 234-pixel resolution, 30 ms (millisecond) response time, a brightness rating of 400 cd/m2 (candela per square meter), and 250:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a screen’s ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) It’s compatible with a wide variety of disc and file formats, including DVD movie, CD audio, DVD+R/RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, MP3, and JPEG (Picture CD). It features anti-skip buffers for different formats, including 2 seconds for DVDs, 5 seconds for VCD, and 10 seconds for standard audio CDs and CDs burned with MP3 files.

Disc playback modes include A-B repeat, multi-angle selection, disc menu, fast backward/forward, repeat, shuffle play, slow backward/forward, and zoom. Other features include PAL/NTSC video output, parental controls, and aspect ratio conversion. The rechargeable battery has a battery life of up to 2.5 hours and a recharge time of 3 hours. It offers the following connections: headphone, line-out, composite video, and digital coaxial audio for Dolby DTS surround sound.

Philips Portable DVD Performance
The DVD player is very nice overall. It is small, but very sturdy. It has a great picture, decent sound, and will play any media you give it. The battery life is decent and it comes with various chargers.

Whats included in the package
Portable DVD player, battery, AC adapter, car power adapter, video cable, audio cable (RCA to mini), remote control (with batteries), printed operating instructions

Conclusion
The Philips PET710 is a compact portable DVD player that should appeal to people who travel frequently.

Peerless PA740 Paramount Articulating LCD Wall Arm

Category: Uncategorized - Date: December 15, 2007 - Time: 2:24 pm

Peerless PA740 Introduction

From Peerless, a leader in the audiovisual mounting industry for over 40 years comes this versatile wall mount. Not only does this mount tilt and swivel, but you can pull it out, move it from side to side and bring put it back against the wall to save space. Perfect for moving watching, gaming or whatever else you might use your TV for. This TV mount is truly versatile.

Peerless PA740 Design

The flawless design on this top rated mount allows a user to effortlessly pull the screen out from the wall, position it in almost any direction imaginable, even turn it around corners. A stylish space saver, the Peerless PA740 easily retracts back against the wall when you’re not using the television. Available in two finish options – high gloss black or silver – this piece will complement your home decor, whatever its style.

Peerless PA740 Features

Featuring an integrated cable management system, the PA740 helps keep those annoying cords out of the way, creating a clutter-free installation. This model fits most LCDs 22 inches to 40 inches wide and extends a full 15.6 inches away from the wall (retracting to nearly 3 inches). That’s a lot of wiggle room! The PA740 also features three tensionable pivot points for extensive adjustment of viewing angle which helps create an optimal viewing experience.

Other Features

  • VESA® 75/100, 200 x 100 and 200 x 200mm compliant
  • ±15°, -5° of continuous one-touch tilt for optimal viewing angles
  • Up to 180° of swivel
  • UL listed
  • Limited 5-year warranty
  • Weight capacity: 80 lbs

    What’s Included in the Package

  • wall mount assembly
  • Alligator® anchor
  • retaining spacer
  • 1/4-20 x 1/2″ flat head phillips screw
  • M4 x 10 mm phillips screw
  • M4 x 20 mm phillips screw
  • M6 x 12 mm phillips screw
  • #14 x 2-1/2″ flat head wood screw
  • M6 x 20 mm phillips screw
  • M6 x 30 mm phillips screw
  • M5 x 6 mm phillips screw
  • #10 flat washer
  • hook bracket
  • adapter plate
  • #10-32 x 1/4″
  • cable tie

    Additional Tools Needed for Assembly

  • stud finder (“edge to edge” stud finder is recommended)
  • phillips screwdriver
  • 3/16″ allen wrench
  • drill with 1/4″ and 5/32″ drill bits

    Conclusion

    If you’re looking for a versatile TV mount for your game room, den or living room, the PA740 from Peerless is definitely the way to go. Its bendable articulating wall arm makes it easy to bring all the action closer to you. Sturdy construction and easy installation make this top rated wall mount a great buy! And with a retail price at less than $70.00 – it’s totally affordable!

  • Coby TF-TV505 LCD TV

    Category: Televisions - Date: December 9, 2007 - Time: 10:53 am

    Coby TF-TV505 LCD TV

    Coby TF-TV505 LCD TV Introduction
    For a liquid crystal display television experience beyond compare, try the COBY TF-TV505 5″ LCD TV.

    Coby TF-TV505 LCD TV Design
    Small, portable design is easy to store and carry. It has a 5″ Flat Screen TFT LCD Panel. Decent sound from the hight output stereo dpeakers. It has a full-function remote control gives you access to settings without moving a muscle.
    Product Length 2.559 x 5.197 x 6.496
    Product Weight 0.911 pounds

    Coby TF-TV505 LCD TV Features
    You’ll never miss your favorite programs again. Featuring a bright, 5″ (diagonal) LCD screen, this terrific TV is small enough to accommodate cramped quarters yet portable enough to take on vacation, in the car or down the hall. Catch the latest episodes and time-tested classics with clear sound through two built-in speakers. Just insert the included adapter or detachable battery pack to enjoy TV anywhere your heart desires.

    Coby TF-TV505 LCD TV Performance
    Coby incorporates new designs with innovative technologies to produce great looking and great performing consumer electronics products. This product incorporates a 5″ LCD flat screen; Built-in high sensitivity TV tuner; Convenient on screen display; High output stereo speakers; Detachable battery pack; 3-way power (AC/DC/batteries).

    Whats included in the package
    Coby TF-TV505 5″ LCD TV,Remote control, A/V cable, 110-220V UL adapter, Detachable battery pack

    Conclusion
    This portable television utilizes an ultra-compact 5″ LCD, which makes it very convenient to take with you while traveling. The built-in high sensitivity TV tuner allows you to enjoy great image quality on over-the-air network broadcasts.