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Lindich: Turn-on sequence critical to `handshake"

HDCP-compliant. When a signal is sent over HDMI the components communicate with each other to ensure all the devices are legal and compatible before allowing the audio/video signal to pass through. This communication protocol is referred to as the ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Inside Bay Area,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Sony

Lindich: Magellan GPS sweet navigation device

Ratings for restaurants, lodging and attractions. AAA members can obtain local roadside assistance information at the touch of a button. Maps of the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico are included. Q. I have a 2003 Acura with the factory navigation system. ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Inside Bay Area,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Acura,  McDonald's,  Garmin Ltd.

Lindich: LCDs, not plasmas, have view angle issue

Q. I understand the downsides to plasma TV vs. LCD TV include higher cost to operate plasma and if you look at it from an angle, it is washed out. I am not really concerned about the difference in power consumption, but the viewing angle is an issue. ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Contra Costa Times,  29 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Garmin Ltd.

Lindich: `Learning remote' all-in-one solution

of them will allow you to name the buttons for each component. They also may be preferred by those who hate the ritual of going through a list of codes to find the right one. Q: I write to ask for your advice on a universal remote. Although I consider ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Inside Bay Area,  22 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Sony,  Motorola, Inc.,  Logitech,  Dish Network,  Dolby Laboratories

Lindich: Phased out Pioneer plasma TV top of line

Research, in second quarter 2009 unit sales of 42-inch 720p plasma TVs were up by 40 percent compared to the previous quarter, making it the fastest growing segment of the TV marketplace and the only segment to show significant growth. This means ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Inside Bay Area,  8 Oct 2009

Lindich: `Blue-ray audio explained"

as well as an excellent documentary recounting their visit. Video and sound quality is top-notch and the second encore, the Korean folk song "Arirang" is both beautiful and haunting. If you are a fan of classical concerts, documentaries, or ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Inside Bay Area,  1 Oct 2009
Related Topics: DTS, Inc.

Lindich: Olympus E-P1 camera offers it all

features Olympus' latest image processing and sensor technology. Pictures have tremendous detail, beautiful, accurate color, and the image stabilization and dust removal features keep things looking clean and sharp. Selectable Art Filters allow you to ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Contra Costa Times,  24 Sep 2009

Lindich: Avoiding converter confusion

thinking about his day-in, day-out! Q: I hope you can answer my many questions about the new digital TV converter boxes. Probably a lot of your readers will soon be interested in this. My first problem is the VCR won't work. I hooked up the antenna ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Inside Bay Area,  20 Aug 2009

Lindich: Detail dictates camera memory

for you? The $119 Insignia I wrote about a month or so ago was popular with readers, and now just a month later the $100 price barrier has been broken. Q. Sometimes my digital camera tells me I have 30 pictures remaining on the memory card, but I ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Inside Bay Area,  6 Aug 2009
Related Topics: Wal-Mart,  DTS, Inc.

Lindich: Connect your PSP 3 to Internet

each and I was able to try the Red Baron Arcade demo for free before I bought the game. Neither game is state of the art as far as card and air combat games go, but both are easy to play and a lot of fun, well worth the small price. Q. I am going to ...

From DON LINDICH, TECH COLUMNIST, Contra Costa Times,  30 Jul 2009
Related Topics: Sony

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