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September 3rd, 2009 | 
Author: A few years back everyone was amazed with the quality of picture produced by DVD videos. Then came the advent of high-definition picture technology that was definitely a revolutionary game changer when it comes to entertainment. And now, things are becoming a bit too much to handle with the mind-boggling clarity in picture brought about by Blu-ray technology. Everyone wants a piece of the pie and most would like to enjoy the benefits of these technologies from the comfort of their homes.
For a better overall experience, some folks choose to integrate a personal computer with their home entertainment system. Here are some tips for those who want to enjoy the full cinematic experience from the comfort of their living rooms through the use of a personal computer.
Just the Right Specs
Because of the fact that Microsoft has included a Media Center application on the Vista OS (Home Premium and Ultimate), some believe that this in itself could suffice as the computer’s all-in-one entertainment system. Unfortunately, this just isn’t the case. In fact, there’s more to it than just a standard general purpose PC. However, the good news is that power-wise home theater computers don’t have to be as sophisticated and cutting edge as most top of the line PCs. If the sole purpose of the home theater PC is just as an entertainment system, the only requirement is that it is able to output video to the TV and audio to whatever audio receiver one might have. Thanks to the emergence of CPU form factors that have ultra small designs such as the XPC X200M from Shuttle or the Apple Mac Mini, one need not install a conventional tower desktop in the entertainment room.
Two PCs for One Home
Those who have the intention of having a PC as part of their home entertainment system would be better off with a secondary computer at home. In fact, this would serve as the primary one with its own computer monitor. The home theater PC can be directly connected to and make use the TV screen as its primary display. Going through the downloaded TV shows and movies via Microsoft’s Media Center would be a simple task to perform on the TV screen. However, more standard PC tasks such as reading and replying to email or even surfing the net could prove to be more difficult, especially when one is sitting on his couch with the TV screen 10 feet away.
File Storage
As an added benefit, the primary PC could also serve as the storage space that’ll hold a majority of the media files. This would come in handy for those with home theater PC’s with smaller hard drives. As mentioned earlier, home theater PC’s need not have cutting edge technology and hard drive space is a feature that could be sacrificed. Window’s Home Server app is an excellent program that facilitates centralized file storage and should provide a great deal of help for this particular purpose once it is released towards the end of the year.
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ITC Sales is a leading supplier of cheap laptops and computers including HP and Dell Laptops.
Article Source: Bringing the Cinema Home: The PC Integrated in the Home Theater
Video Conferencing Systems
At IVCi their extensive experience with video conferencing is designed to give you choice and flexibility. We will help you make the right decision on the video conferencing system itself—from the basics such as whether you need an appliance, a multi purpose PC based video system, with or without video streaming, to the more advanced decisions, like choice of networks that are available for connecting all of your company’s video-enabled locations. These can vary from using Digital Telephone lines known as ISDN, or using an IP (Internet Protocol) network.
Video Conferencing Networks
IVCi will also help you evaluate whether or not you can use your own IP network, in addition to helping you decide on the best mix of Gatekeepers, Gateways and Multipoint Control Units (MCU’s) that are needed within such an environment. If all you need is to have Quality of Service (QoS) on your network, we will help you understand the difference between a network that has QoS and a network that is designed with a Video Class of Service (CoS). Or, if you want the best quality, most reliable and farthest reaching private IP video network without the hassle of designing, implementing and managing your own, then, IVCi’s IntelliNet service offering is the choice for you.
Equipment
As one of the most recognized brands in the world, Sony is the global leader in consumer electronic products. Sony and IVCi have partnered to deliver the most affordable small-to-medium business video conferencing package available today. Our offering combines Sony’s quality and IVCi’s service providing small and medium-sized businesses access to the type of high quality video conferencing previously available only to large organizations.
Sony’s video conferencing solutions meet your communication and collaboration needs no matter where you are—whether it be your home office or your boardroom. With ultra compact plug and play design, Sony makes video conferencing simple and affordable for users of all types and sizes.
Sony PCS-HG90
The Sony PCS-HG90 high definition codec comes with optional PCSA-CHG90 high definition camera. IPELA Visual Communications is the concept of video conferencing taken to an entirely new level of performance, for an entirely new class of dynamic applications. Thanks to Real Detail, Real Color, Real Size, Real Time, and Real Sound, IPELA Visual Communications delivers dynamic, two-way high definition applications that allow you to make business-critical color decisions without leaving your office.
Sony PCS-G70
Video conferencing systems continue to evolve as we enter a new era of visual communication. Sony is leading this evolution by staying ahead of the latest technological trends in video conferencing and developing systems that meet our customers’ demands. The flagship .Sony PCS-G70 video communication system is the latest solution to meet the needs of our high-end customers.
Sony PCS-G50
The Sony PCS-G50 is a video conferencing system that achieves high-quality video and audio. It is ideal for use in medium-sized conference rooms for a number of applications, such as corporate, education, and medical.
Sony PCS-1
The Sony PCS-1 video conferencing system provides the latest in conferencing technology and user features that are easy to use while conforming to all industry standards. The system reaches speeds up to 2 Mbps over IP networks and up to 768 Kbps over the ISDN network. The PCS-1 offers a high performance internal MCU option connecting up to six sites for a videoconference using any combination of ISDN or IP connections with the optional multipoint software option.
Sony PCS-TL50
Bringing a new level of versatility and convenience to video conferencing, Sony Electronics is introducing the PCS-TL50 series, its first desktop video conferencing solution for executive personal communication and/or small meeting space usage. Providing an all-in-one conferencing package, the new system features a unique pan-tilt-zoom camera embedded in an attractive 20-inch wide LCD display that doubles as a PC monitor.
Sony PCS-TL50 for Cisco Call Manager
The Sony PCS-TL50 for Cisco Call Manager comes with both IP and ISDN connection capabilities. The system supports ITU-T standard H.264 to achieve television-like quality video on limited bandwidth, as well as high-quality audio through MPEG4 Advanced Audio Coding (AAC).
Sony PCS-TL30
The PCS-TL30 is a videoconferencing system that achieves high-quality video and audio. It is ideal for use in medium-sized conference rooms for a number of applications, such as corporate, education, and medical.
The factory-trained sales and technical staff install and support Sony projects across the country and around the world. As with the other video conferencing products we represent, IVCi provides clients with one point of contact for sales, service, management and support of the entire Sony video conferencing product line.
John Wilson runs his video conferencing equipment sales business. His sales mostly include Sony brand video conference products
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