What is Dolby Vision?
Posted on 12:00am on Wednesday 1st February 2017 by WaltsDolby Vision is Dolby’s answer to HDR (High Dynamic Range) It basically optimizes picture by picture & adds a certain degree of optimization to the TV, also. It is reported to be better then HDR10. Most Manufactures have or soon will have Dolby Vision compatibility. Samsung, so far does not [..]
SLING TV
Posted on 12:00am on Tuesday 7th February 2017 by Walts
SLING TV is a TV service that you subscribe to. They have several packages available. They range in price from $20-$40 a Month. You can add several additional packages for $5 a Month. HBO, Cinemax & Starz are also available at an additional charge. There’s no [..]
LG's Improvements with WebOS 3.5
Posted on 12:00am on Monday 6th February 2017 by Walts
LG’s latest webOS system - webOS 3.5 - will deliver a range of improvements. from enhanced remote control features to getting you closer (literally) to the action with improved zoom functionality. The improvements made to LG's Magic Remote handset, will allow you to instantly access your favorite streaming [..]
Magnifi-Mini - such a small soundbar with massive surround sound.
Posted on 12:00am on Wednesday 16th November 2016 by WaltsPolk Audio’s new line now includes the Magnifi-Mini! This mini sound bar provides sounds as rich as a soundbar twice its size, plus it includes a wireless subwoofer! The Magnifi-Mini is a perfect fit by providing all their amazing features from voice adjust to wireless streaming.
The Magnifi-Mini will only [..]
LED vs. OLED
Posted on 12:00am on Friday 3rd February 2017 by Walts A LED TV is in reality a LCD TV that is back or edge lit with LEDs. The first LCD TVs were only backlit with fluorescent lights.
An OLED TV is a Organic Light Emitting Diode TV. It is a true LED TV. [..]
WHY BUY A SOUNDBAR?
Posted on 12:00am on Wednesday 15th February 2017 by Walts
Today’s TVs are becoming thinner & thinner. The sound quality & volume level has been compromised because of thinner TVs. So to improve on both sound quality & volume level it is necessary to either utilize a sound system (amplifier & speakers) or a soundbar. If [..]
No 4k content? Not so fast!
Posted on 12:00am on Tuesday 13th January 2015 by Walts
While everything is not in 4k, more and more each day is coming online. Amazon, Netflix, Sony and several small startups are pushing 4k content. So you may think that you should save your money and get a 4k TV next time. While I agree that may [..]
OLED vs LED: What is the Real Difference?
Posted on 12:00am on Wednesday 13th May 2015 by Walts
When anything new comes to the market there is typically a debate about whether or not the new product or technology is better than the old one. It should come as no surprise that there is similar confusion about the variances between older LED/LCD and the new OLED display technology.
How [..]
HDR10 vs. HLG vs. Dolby Vision
Posted on 12:00am on Thursday 16th February 2017 by Walts
We now have 3 different Formats for improving Picture Quality. HDR 10 (High Dynamic Range 10), HLG (Hybrid Log- Gamma) & Dolby Vision.
Both HLG & HDR10 produce 10 bit Color, which means 1 Billion Colors. (8 bit color on normal [..]
ALEXA working with CONTROL4
Posted on 12:00am on Friday 3rd February 2017 by Walts We have the platform you need to control and automate everything in your home. You can start in one room and expand throughout the rest of the house with smart lighting, multi-room audio, multi-room video, comfort, and security solutions. In addition to the convenience of voice control, ALEXA and [..]