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TV Terminology 101: Part 2

TV Terminology 101: Part 2. Eric Moore Computer Users Group of Greeley. Smart TV (Internet-ready TV). Linked to a local network or Internet Networking may be built-in or an add-on (set-top box) Examples of set-top boxes Roku Apple TV Blu-ray player Web sites and services may be limited

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TV Terminology 101: Part 2

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  1. TV Terminology 101:Part 2 Eric Moore Computer Users Group of Greeley

  2. Smart TV(Internet-ready TV) • Linked to a local network or Internet • Networking may be built-in or an add-on (set-top box) • Examples of set-top boxes • Roku • Apple TV • Blu-ray player • Web sites and services may be limited • Features • Streaming content such as Amazon, Blockbuster, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, and YouTube • Access to on-screen programming guides • Apps for web browsing, social networking, shopping, etc.

  3. 3D TV • Creates the illusion of depth and distance • Some require active shutter glasses • Battery-powered • Polarized filters • Alternately block left or right lens in coordination with video frames • Some require passive glasses • No batteries • No flicker • Some are autostereoscopic • No glasses required • Different picture elements projected at different angles

  4. Connectivity • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) • Video and audio input • Cables tend to be over-priced • Number of ports varies • Data ports • USB • SD card slot • Video Output • VGA for analog sources: computer, VGA over Ethernet • DVI (Digital Visual Interface) for digital sources

  5. Additional Information • CNET: TV Buying Guide • Consumer Reports (print magazines) • Crutchfield: TV Glossary • PC Magazine • PC World • Wikipedia (various articles)

  6. Questions?

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