January 31st, 2012
There are many reasons for picking up a new HDTV from Big Brown Box and setting up your own personal home entertainment hub. Three of the leading reasons are for watching sports, watching movies, and for console gaming. As Plasma TVs, LCD TVs and LED TVs all have different strengths and weaknesses (described in more detail here), the best choice for your home depends on your exact ... Read more
January 31st, 2012
So you've just bought a brand new TV, perhaps it's the biggest flat screen TV available today in Australia, Sharp's massive 70-inch LED LCD Quattron, perhaps not, either way you want to keep the screen and image crystal clear. There's no need to let a dirty screen ruin the quality of your TV. Cleaning old-style box sets will usually only require a basic glass cleaner, a paper towel, and elbow grease. The new generation of Plasma ... Read more
January 31st, 2012
Panasonic high speed HDMI cableYesterday we looked at what HDMI is and why it is better. Today at Big Brown Box we'll explain what the different versions of HDMI mean, and which version will suit your specific audio visual needs. HDMI as a standard has been around for a decade and during this time four principal versions have been developed: 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3. All HDMI cables should transmit HD video up to ... Read more
January 30th, 2012
LG has confirmed it's super slim 55-inch OLED TV will be shipped in the second half of 2012. The 55-inch prototype was revealed earlier this year and wowed the crowd at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Among the highlights are it's measurements: 4mm thin with a pencil-thin bezel to boot. While OLED technology has been hailed as the next generation thing for TV, successful commercialisation has so far been questionable. This makes the news ... Read more
January 30th, 2012
What is HDMI? In simple terms, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a cable that connects entertainment devices together. It works by transmitting both digital audio and digital video in the one cable without compressing the data first - this means the integrity of the picture and sound is not compromised. For example, you use a single HDMI cord to connect a Blu-ray, DVD player, or PVR with the TV for excellent audio visual quality. Standard component, composite ... Read more
January 27th, 2012
The lowdown on the meltdown An external case and battery pack for the iPod touch (4th generation) has been recalled in Australia for fear of causing potential burns to the user or damage to the iPod itself. The Mophie Juice Pack Air - a rechargeable external battery hidden in a fitting case - has been recalled due to the chance that units may short circuit and overheat. In extreme cases, the plastic ... Read more
January 25th, 2012
The man who dies with the most toy wins, but first he's going to want Sony's latest gadget wizardry, the Personal 3D Viewer (HMZT1). This visionary device has already scored a swag of stars in tech expert reviews worldwide, and as of 27 January Australians will have a chance to sample the video headset for themselves. To begin with, only 100 will be sold exclusively through Sony Centre concept stores and through the Sony website ... Read more
January 25th, 2012
Apple has lost an appeal against rival Samsung to block the sale of Samsung Galaxy tablets in the Netherlands, roughly six weeks after an Australian court also rejected Apple's patent protests. German courts are yet to rule on whether the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 infringes on the design of the iPad. Since getting the green light locally, Galaxy Tab advertising has gone gangbusters, notably during the Australian Open on Channel 7. And it seems winning legal ... Read more
January 24th, 2012
The process of flicking through your TV just got a new definition. Rather than simply clicking through the channels on screen, you can now literally flick mobile content up in front of you with the latest technology from Panasonic. Demonstrations of how the Panasonic Viera product can now integrate with existing mobile devices were being held at the CES, in Las Vegas. The flick function allows users to remotely ... Read more
January 24th, 2012
Almost 23 per cent of Australians already own a 3DTV, and another 18 per cent want one, according to consumer research by Canstar Blue. But a whopping 45 per cent aren't even interested in the third dimension and perhaps the biggest stumbling block has been a lack of understanding. What is 3DTV and how does it work? So, what is 3DTV? [caption id="attachment_1272" align="alignleft" width="230" caption="Anaglyph 3D glasses"][/caption] Firstly we need ... Read more