HRTV in a box. (new products).ViewSonic, www.viewsonic.com, Hardware, $129 ViewBox VB50/HRTV is a multimedia converter (1) A device that changes one set of codes, modes, sequences or frequencies to a different set. See A/D converter. (2) A device that changes current from 60Hz to 50Hz and vice versa. that provides broadcast TV and video entertainment connections at any computer display. CRT (1) (C RunTime) See runtime library. (2) (Cathode Ray Tube) A vacuum tube used as a display screen in a computer monitor or TV. The viewing end of the tube is coated with phosphors, which emit light when struck by electrons. , LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A display technology that uses rod-shaped molecules (liquid crystals) that flow like liquid and bend light. Unenergized, the crystals direct light through two polarizing filters, allowing a natural background color to show. , plasma or projection displays can be converted into a high-resolution television screen up to 1024 X 768, with 24-bit color and a full-screen image. The device provides the reception of analog cable or broadcast TV, the converter re-scales images to be compatible with high-resolution monitors. The VB50 is equipped with multiple video ports, allowing users to easily connect it to DVD players A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. , VCRs and video camcorders. CIRCLE #541 FOR INFORMATION [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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