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  1. The 21st century has seen some incredible advancements in electronics, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and communicate. Smartphones, Artificial Intelligence, CRISPR Gene-Editing Technology Graphene-Based Electronics, Large Hadron Collider, Mars Rovers (Curiosity & Opportunity), Internet of Things (IoT), 3D Printing and Supercapacitorsare some of the most groundbreaking electronic products in this century.
    • Smartphones – These pocket-sized powerhouses have transformed communication, entertainment, and productivity.
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) – AI-driven technologies, from virtual assistants to autonomous vehicles, are reshaping industries.
    • CRISPR Gene-Editing Technology – A revolutionary tool in healthcare, offering potential cures for genetic diseases.
    • Graphene-Based Electronics – Graphene, the hardest known material, is paving the way for ultra-fast and efficient electronic devices.
    • Large Hadron Collider (LHC) – One of the most advanced research facilities ever built, helping scientists explore fundamental physics.
    • Mars Rovers (Curiosity & Opportunity) – Engineering marvels that have expanded our understanding of the Martian environment.
    • Internet of Things (IoT) – Smart homes and cities are becoming a reality, thanks to interconnected devices.
    • 3D Printing – Revolutionizing manufacturing by enabling intricate designs and customized products.
    • Supercapacitors – A breakthrough in energy storage, offering faster charging and longer-lasting power.
  2. On July 14, 2019, French inventor and entrepreneur Franky Zapata captivated audiences by soaring above the Champs-Élysées on his jet-powered "Flyboard Air" during the Bastille Day military parade in Paris. The futuristic hoverboard, powered by gas turbines and capable of reaching speeds up to 190 km/h (118 mph), was demonstrated in front of President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders. Zapata, a former jet-ski champion, held a rifle during the flight to suggest potential military applications, such as logistical support or assault operations.
  3. Intel was founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, two pioneers of semiconductor technology, with Andrew Grove joining shortly after as the company’s first hire and later becoming its transformative CEO. Together, they formed a powerhouse trio—Noyce brought credibility and vision, Moore contributed deep technical expertise, and Grove drove execution and growth with relentless intensity. Intel revolutionized computing by inventing the x86 series of microprocessors, starting with the 8086 in 1978, which became the backbone of most personal computers and remains a dominant architecture today. Over the decades, Intel has grown into the world’s largest and highest-valued semiconductor chip maker by revenue, powering everything from PCs to data centers and embedded systems.
  4. Alan Turing is widely recognized as the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence (AI) for his pioneering work in formalizing the concepts of algorithms and computation through his invention of the Turing machine in 1936—a theoretical construct that models the logic of any general-purpose computer. His contributions established the foundations of computational theory, including the concept of decidability and the limits of algorithmic processes, as demonstrated by the Church–Turing thesis. Turing also made profound real-world impact during World War II by leading efforts to break the Enigma code, and later proposed the Turing Test in 1950 to evaluate machine intelligence—an idea that continues to influence debates on AI capabilities today.
  5. In 1950, Zenith Radio Corporation developed the first television remote control, known as the “Lazy Bones.” It was a wired device that connected to the TV via a thick cable, allowing users to power the set on and off and change channels through motorized tuning. Although it worked reliably, the cumbersome cable proved inconvenient and often led to accidents in the home. This innovation set the stage for wireless remote controls, beginning with the Flash-Matic in 1955, which used directed light beams, and the Space Command in 1956, which operated using ultrasonic sound—both marking significant milestones in television interactivity and user convenience.
  6. The evolution from early video camera tubes to modern digital imaging spans nearly a century of technological innovation. In 1925, German physicists Max Dieckmann and Rudolf Hell filed a patent for the Photoelectric Image Dissector Tube, granted in 1927, using cathode-ray scanning to convert light into electrical signals—an early step toward electronic image capture. In the 1930s through 1950s, charge-storage tubes like the iconoscope and orthicon enhanced light sensitivity and became central to broadcast television. The invention of the Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) in 1969 by Willard Boyle and George Smith revolutionized imaging with solid-state sensors. Sony’s digital D1 format emerged in 1986, followed by consumer-friendly camcorders like the Handycam in the 1990s. CMOS sensors then appeared in the 2000s, offering faster performance and energy efficiency. Today’s imaging systems boast AI-driven features, cloud integration, and ultra-high resolutions like 4K and 8K, with smartphone cameras delivering professional-quality video. Together, these milestones transformed the cathode-ray beginnings of 1927 into today’s immersive digital experiences.
  7. The memristor, short for memory resistor, was first theorized in 1971 by UC Berkeley professor Leon O. Chua, who identified it as the fourth fundamental circuit element—alongside the resistor, capacitor, and inductor. His groundbreaking insight emerged from exploring the mathematical relationships between charge, current, voltage, and magnetic flux, revealing a missing link: a component whose resistance could vary based on the flow of current and preserve that state even when powered off. Decades later, in 2008, Richard Stanley Williams, a senior fellow at Hewlett-Packard Labs, led the team that successfully constructed the first physical memristor using a thin film of titanium dioxide. Their achievement not only validated Chua’s theory but also catalyzed advancements in nonvolatile memory, neuromorphic computing, and analog processing. Williams’ findings demonstrated the memristor’s ability to emulate synaptic behavior, making it a promising building block for brain-inspired computing. While Chua laid the conceptual groundwork, Williams and his team transformed theory into reality—bridging a generational gap in electronics with innovative nanotechnology.
  8. Leica's APO-Telyt-R 1:5.6/1600mm lens holds the title as the world’s most expensive civilian-use lens, custom-built in 2006 for Sheikh Saud Bin Mohammed Al-Thani, Qatar’s former Minister of Culture and a passionate photography enthusiast. The lens cost a staggering $2,064,500 and was designed for wildlife photography, particularly desert falcons. Weighing around 132 pounds and measuring over 5 feet with its lens hood, it was so massive that the Sheikh reportedly commissioned a custom 4×4 SUV to transport and support it in the field3. Only three units were ever made, with Leica retaining two prototypes for display and testing. This engineering marvel remains a symbol of optical excellence and extravagance in the photography world.
  9. Between 1964 and 2009, Leica sold approximately 488,000 reflex cameras, spanning two major series: the Leicaflex and the Leica R-System. Among these, the Leicaflex SL, introduced in 1968 with selective TTL metering, and the Leica R4, launched in 1980 with electronic features developed in collaboration with Minolta, stood out as the most popular models2. These cameras were known for their mechanical precision, exceptional lens quality, and robust build—though they often faced stiff competition from more technologically advanced Japanese brands. Despite that, they’ve earned a loyal following among collectors and photography enthusiasts for their craftsmanship and legacy.
  10. Sony unveiled the first Blu-ray Disc prototypes in October 2000, marking a major leap in optical media technology with its use of blue-violet lasers for higher data density. The first prototype Blu-ray player followed in April 2003 in Japan, showcasing the format’s potential for high-definition video and large storage capacity. These early developments laid the groundwork for Blu-ray’s official global release in June 2006, eventually leading to its dominance over HD DVD in the format wars.
  11. In 1994, the first DVD player was designed and manufactured by Tatung Company in Taiwan through a collaboration with Pacific Digital Company from the United States, laying the foundation for a new era in digital media. Although the technology faced initial delays due to copy protection concerns and limited movie availability, it quickly evolved—launching commercially in Japan in 1996 and entering the U.S. market by March 1997. This breakthrough revolutionized home entertainment by providing higher-quality video and greater storage capacity than VHS tapes, eventually paving the way for Blu-ray technology and the rise of streaming services.
  12. In U.S. households, televisions are turned on for an average of 7 hours and 40 minutes each day, yet the actual viewing time per person is significantly lower, with recent figures indicating that the average American watches about 3 hours and 46 minutes daily—amounting to more than 52 full days of viewing per year. This discrepancy suggests that TVs often function as background noise during daily activities like cooking, cleaning, or relaxing, and reflects the evolving role of television as a multi-purpose device used not just for entertainment, but also for streaming, gaming, and smart home integration.
  13. By 2010, 92% of U.S. households owned a VCR or DVD player, but that number has dropped sharply in the streaming era. As of early 2025, only 28.3% of Americans still use DVDs or Blu-rays to watch TV and movies, with 9.5% relying exclusively on physical discs and 18.8% blending them with digital platforms. VCR ownership has declined even further, with recent estimates suggesting only 13% of households still have one, often for nostalgia or archival purposes. The shift reflects a broader cultural pivot toward streaming services, smart TVs, and cloud-based media, making physical playback devices increasingly rare in modern homes.
  14. As of 2024, approximately 97% of U.S. households own at least one television set, reflecting only a modest decrease from 2015’s 98%. The number of TVs per household remains high, with many homes equipped with two or more smart sets, fueled by the surge in streaming services and connected technology. Smart TV penetration is expected to surpass 90% by 2025, with most households maintaining multiple screens featuring advanced capabilities such as voice control, video calling, and integrated apps. Although traditional TV ownership has slightly declined, the prevalence and sophistication of in-home viewing devices have expanded significantly.
  15. By 2012, out of 1.43 billion global TV households, approximately 800 million subscribed to pay-TV services, reflecting a 56% penetration rate across platforms like cable TV, satellite TV, and IPTV. By 2024, the total number of TV households had risen to around 1.75 billion, with about 990 million pay-TV subscribers, nudging global penetration to approximately 56.5%. For 2025, projections estimate 1.78 billion TV households worldwide, with pay-TV subscribers reaching roughly 1 billion, maintaining a steady 56% penetration rate. While growth in regions like Asia-Pacific—driven by China and India—continues to expand the subscriber base, mature markets such as North America and Western Europe are seeing declines due to cord-cutting and the rise of streaming services.
  16. By 2012, the Asia-Pacific region had approximately 445 million pay-TV households, while North America counted around 113 million. By 2024, Asia-Pacific's pay-TV subscriber base grew to roughly 659.5 million, with projections for 2025 reaching 800 million households—driven largely by the expansion of IPTV and digital terrestrial TV in countries like China and India, which are expected to account for 74% of the region’s subscribers by 2026. In contrast, North America has seen a significant decline: traditional pay-TV households in the U.S. dropped to an estimated 53.3 million in 2024 and are projected to fall further to 49.6 million by 2025, although digital pay-TV formats such as vMVPDs show growth, totaling about 20.7 million U.S. households in early 2025.
  17. In a comprehensive camera test, Energizer Advanced Lithium AA batteries emerged as the longest-lasting, powering through an impressive 809 photos before running out2. In contrast, Duracell Ultra PowerPix managed 174 shots, while Walgreens Supercell Alkaline and CVS Alkaline batteries were the quickest to die, each lasting only about 133 photos3. This stark performance gap underscores the superior energy density and efficiency of lithium-based batteries, especially in high-drain devices like digital cameras. While lithium batteries cost more upfront, their extended lifespan often makes them more economical over time.
  18. Steve Jobs (1955-2011), who was co-founder, chairman and CEO of Apple, Inc., led the team that designed and developed the Macintosh computer, and oversaw the creation of one innovative digital device after another — iPod, iPhone and iPad, was neither a hardware engineer nor a computer programmer. He considered himself as a technology leader, choosing the best people as possible, encouraging and prodding them, and making the final call on product designs.
  19. After Apple released the iPad 2 in March 2011, which was 33% thinner (0.34 inches), 15% lighter (1.3 lbs), and featured a dual-core A5 chip that made it twice as fast with graphics performance up to nine times better, the company launched a series of annual upgrades and new models. In March 2012, the iPad (3rd generation) introduced the Retina Display and A5X chip with 4G LTE support; by November of that year, the iPad (4th generation) arrived with the A6X chip and Lightning connector, and the smaller 7.9" iPad Mini debuted using the A5 chip. November 2013 saw the launch of the iPad Air with a thinner, lighter body and 64-bit A7 chip, while the iPad Mini 2 adopted the same A7 chip and Retina Display. In October 2014, Apple introduced the iPad Air 2 with an A8X chip, Touch ID, and enhanced cameras. Then, in November 2015, the 12.9" iPad Pro debuted, supporting Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard with the powerful A9X chip, followed by the 9.7" iPad Pro in March 2016 featuring a True Tone display and upgraded cameras. From 2017 onward, Apple expanded the iPad family into distinct lines—iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro—with models integrating USB-C ports, M-series chips, Liquid Retina XDR displays, and support for Apple Pencil Pro by 2025, reflecting a significant evolution in power, design, and functionality since the iPad 2.
  20. Apple’s first-generation iPad was officially launched on April 3, 2010, marking a major milestone in mobile computing. Within just 80 days, it sold 3 million units, and by the end of the year, total sales had reached 14.8 million—a staggering success for a brand-new product category. The device featured a 9.7-inch LED-backlit display, ran on the Apple A4 chip, and came in storage options of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. It didn’t include a camera, but its sleek design and intuitive interface made it a favorite for media consumption, web browsing, and productivity. This launch not only expanded Apple’s ecosystem but also helped define the modern tablet market.
  21. In the rapidly evolving world of consumer electronics, tablets, smart TVs, smart appliances, and 3D devices are set to replace traditional electronic gadgets within the next three years. Apple continues to lead the tablet market with over 40% global share, while Samsung dominates smart TVs, maintaining the top position for 19 consecutive years and expanding its reach through licensing its Tizen OS to brands like RCA. Although Sony pioneered 3D television technology during the early 2010s, it discontinued production in 2017 due to declining consumer demand and the rise of 4K and HDR displays. LG Electronics holds a strong foothold in the smart appliance segment, especially in Asia-Pacific, with innovations in AI-powered refrigerators, washers, and climate control systems via its ThinQ platform. Meanwhile, Microsoft has evolved Xbox Live from a gaming service into a comprehensive entertainment hub, supporting streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Disney+, while offering commercial-free content through its Movies & TV app. Together, these companies are driving a shift toward intelligent, interconnected, and immersive home experiences.
  22. Comcast and Time Warner are advancing cable-free entertainment by developing applications that enable customers to stream Video on Demand (VOD) and Live TV directly to Samsung Smart TVs and Galaxy Tablets—no set-top box (STB) required. Powered by the Xfinity Stream app, users can watch live channels, access on-demand content and DVR recordings, and stream seamlessly across devices without renting additional hardware. Samsung Smart TVs support this integration via their Smart Hub platform, offering streamlined access and enhanced viewing flexibility. This innovation reflects a broader shift toward digital-first experiences, empowering viewers with more control over how, when, and where they consume media.
  23. The United Kingdom, United States, and Germany were the first three countries to establish regular television broadcasts during the 1930s. Germany’s Deutscher Fernseh Rundfunk began public transmissions in 1935–1936, followed closely by the UK’s launch of the BBC Television Service in 1936. In the United States, experimental broadcasts gave way to commercial television by 1941. While the Soviet Union conducted experimental broadcasts in the early 1930s and began regular service later in the decade, Germany preceded it in launching public television. Nonetheless, the Soviet Union remained an influential early innovator and played a key role in advancing television technology.
  24. Plastics have played a transformative role in modern electronics—used in everything from computers, printers, cameras, cell phones, and televisions to stereo music systems—due to their durability, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness. Despite their ubiquity, plastics comprise only around 17% by weight of the materials found in end-of-life electronics, with the remainder made up of metals, glass, and other elements. This relatively modest share presents significant challenges for recycling, especially since electronic plastics are often blended with additives like flame retardants, which complicate separation and reuse. Additionally, many electronics lack design features that support easy disassembly or material recovery. Nevertheless, ongoing innovations are improving circular design strategies and enabling more advanced technologies to identify, sort, and process plastic resins—offering hope for a more sustainable approach to e-waste management.
  25. In 1998, Sony accidentally sold 700,000 camcorders equipped with NightShot infrared technology that, under certain conditions such as bright light and thin clothing, could inadvertently see through garments. Originally intended for low-light recording, the feature sparked controversy when its unintended capabilities were discovered. In response, Sony ceased shipments of affected models and modified the technology to prevent use in bright environments, though no official recall was announced. The incident led to a surge in demand for unaltered units, with some appearing on the black market, and inspired DIY modifications by camera enthusiasts. It also triggered ethical discussions around privacy and technology design, highlighting the need for responsible innovation and foresight in consumer electronics.
  26. As of 2024 and continuing into 2025, the United States disposes of approximately 135 to 140 million cell phones annually, reflecting a steady rise from the 130 million reported in 2020 due to shorter upgrade cycles and consumer demand for newer models. Despite heightened awareness of e-waste concerns, only about 15% of these devices are recycled, leaving the majority to accumulate in landfills or remain unused in drawers. Improper disposal poses serious environmental risks, as toxic components like lead, mercury, and cadmium can seep into soil and water. Although trade-in programs and manufacturer-led take-back initiatives have helped mitigate some of the damage, the sheer volume of discarded phones underscores the urgent need for stronger recycling incentives and public education on sustainable electronic waste management.
  27. As of 2020, over 130 million cell phones are disposed of annually in the United States, yet only about 10% of them are recycled. This represents a missed opportunity for environmental conservation, as recycling a single phone can save enough energy to power a laptop for 44 hours, and collectively, recycling all 130 million devices could provide energy for more than 24,000 homes for an entire year. Unfortunately, most discarded phones end up in landfills, where toxic components such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic can leach into the soil and water, posing serious environmental and health risks. This highlights the importance of responsible e-waste management and the potential impact of small actions like recycling or repurposing old devices.
  28. Thomas Edison is widely regarded as one of history’s most prolific inventors, having secured 1,093 U.S. patents across a vast range of technologies—from electric light and power to phonographs, batteries, and motion pictures. Beyond the United States, Edison was awarded 1,239 foreign patents in 34 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, bringing his total to 2,332 patents worldwide3. His inventive output was so extensive that it remained unmatched until 2003, when Japanese inventor Shunpei Yamazaki surpassed his record.
  29. American physicists John Bardeen (1908–1991), Walter Houser Brattain (1902–1987), and William Shockley (1910–1989) developed the smaller, more efficient transistor, which led to a new generation of miniature electronics.
  30. American physicist Robert Norton Noyce (1927–1990) co-founded Fairchild Semiconductor in 1957 and Intel Corporation in 1968. He is also credited (along with Jack Kilby) with the invention of the integrated circuit or microchip, which fueled the personal computer revolution and gave Silicon Valley its name.
  31. In 1944, Scottish engineer John Logie Baird developed the Telechrome, the world’s first fully functional color television picture tube. Despite wartime constraints and working with only two assistants, Baird engineered a two-color cathode-ray system that produced stereoscopic images by directing multiple electron beams at a specially coated screen capable of displaying blue-green and orange-red hues. This innovation built on his earlier experiments from the 1920s and marked a major leap forward in television technology. Though his ambitious vision for high-definition, stereoscopic color broadcasting didn’t materialize in his lifetime, the Telechrome laid the foundation for future color TV systems, and Baird’s pioneering work remains a landmark achievement in broadcast history.
  32. In 1947, American engineers a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bardeen" title="John Bardeen">John Bardeen, Walter Houser Brattain, and William Shockley at Bell Laboratories invented the transistor, a revolutionary semiconductor device that could amplify and switch electronic signals. On December 16, Bardeen and Brattain successfully demonstrated the point-contact transistor using a slab of germanium and closely spaced gold contacts, while Shockley later developed the more practical junction transistor. Their invention replaced bulky vacuum tubes, ushered in the solid-state electronics era, and laid the foundation for modern computing, telecommunications, and countless digital technologies. In recognition of their groundbreaking work, the trio was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956.
  33. In 1947, the bipolar junction transistor was invented at Bell Labs by John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley — a compact, solid-state breakthrough that replaced bulky vacuum tubes and ushered in the semiconductor age. More reliable and far more energy-efficient, this tiny device could amplify electrical signals with astonishing precision, quickly becoming the backbone of modern electronics. From radios and hearing aids to supercomputers and smartphones, the transistor’s impact was seismic, laying the foundation for microchips, digital circuits, and even Moore’s Law — a quiet revolution that transformed the way the world computes.
  34. The first fully transistorized computer system is widely credited to TRADIC (TRAnsistorized DIgital Computer), developed by Bell Labs in 1954 for the U.S. Air Force. Unlike earlier prototypes, TRADIC operated entirely without vacuum tubes, using around 700 point-contact transistors and 10,000 diodes, which allowed it to function at 1 MHz while consuming less than 100 watts of power. This leap in energy efficiency and reliability made the computer ideal for military applications, especially in aircraft like the B-52 Stratofortress. Although a prototype transistor computer was demonstrated in 1953 by the University of Manchester, it still used some vacuum tubes and thus wasn’t fully transistorized. TRADIC’s success signaled a major technological shift, ushering in the second generation of computers and transforming the possibilities of computing power, size, and energy consumption.
  35. American engineer Jack Kilby, working at Texas Instruments in 1958, invented the first integrated circuit (IC) by demonstrating a functioning prototype made from germanium on September 12 of that year. Independently, Robert Noyce of Fairchild Semiconductor developed a similar concept using silicon and a planar process, which proved more commercially viable. Both men are now recognized as co-inventors of the integrated circuit—a breakthrough that revolutionized electronics and paved the way for modern computing. For his pioneering contribution, Kilby was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics on December 10, 2000.
  36. American inventor Philo Farnsworth (1906–1971) revolutionized visual communication by developing the first fully electronic television system, eliminating the need for mechanical components like spinning disks. He applied for his initial patent on January 7, 1927, and it was officially granted on August 26, 1930, under U.S. Patent No. 1,773,980. Farnsworth’s system used a cathode-ray tube to scan and transmit images electronically, a breakthrough that laid the foundation for modern television. His invention enabled the instantaneous transmission of moving images with far greater clarity and speed than previous mechanical systems, marking a pivotal moment in broadcast history.
  37. German physicist Max Dieckmann, in collaboration with Rudolf Hell, made a pioneering contribution to television technology through their work on the photoelectric image dissector. In 1925, they filed a patent for a device called Lichtelektrische Bildzerlegerröhre für Fernseher (“Photoelectric Image Dissector Tube for Television”), which was granted in October 1927. Their invention was one of the first attempts to electronically capture visual images for broadcast, employing a cathode-ray tube to scan a photoelectric surface and convert light into electrical signals. Although their system lacked magnetic focusing and produced unclear images, it laid critical groundwork for future innovations—most notably Philo Farnsworth’s successful electronic image transmission later that same year. Dieckmann’s early work marked a significant turning point in the evolution of television, bridging the gap between mechanical systems and fully electronic image reproduction.
  38. In 1963, the Nottingham Electronic Valve Company in the UK introduced the Telcan, the world’s first home videocassette recorder, designed by Michael Turner and Norman Rutherford. This pioneering device used ¼-inch open-reel audio tape and could record up to 20 minutes of black-and-white television content. Despite its groundbreaking nature, it was costly at £60, challenging to assemble, and limited in capacity. By 1967, prerecorded videocassettes of movies began appearing for home use, shifting media consumption from live broadcasts to personal viewing libraries. This evolution paved the way for the home video revolution of the 1970s, fueled by accessible formats such as U-matic, Betamax, and VHS.
  39. Between 1962 and 1966, a wave of innovative cartridge-based media formats transformed how people recorded and consumed audio and video at home. The Stereo-Pak 4-track cartridge, introduced in 1962 by Earl "Madman" Muntz, was adapted from broadcast Fidelipac cartridges and offered stereo playback in cars and homes, laying the groundwork for portable music systems. In 1963, Philips revolutionized audio recording with the compact audio cassette, a small, user-friendly format that quickly became the global standard for personal music and dictation. That same year, Kodak launched the Instamatic film cartridge, simplifying still photography with drop-in loading and square-format images, making snapshot photography more accessible. In 1965, the 8-track cartridge, developed by Lear Jet Corporation, debuted as a continuous-loop tape format ideal for automobiles, offering uninterrupted stereo playback and becoming a cultural icon of the late '60s and '70s. Finally, in 1966, Kodak introduced the Super 8 home movie cartridge, a major leap in amateur filmmaking that featured easy-loading cartridges and larger frame sizes for brighter, sharper movies—ushering in a new era of home cinema.
  40. The Sony CV-2000, launched in August 1965, was Sony’s pioneering video tape recorder (VTR) tailored for home use—making it one of the earliest consumer-grade VTRs in history. It utilized ½-inch open reel magnetic tape and employed a helical scan recording system, a state-of-the-art technology at the time. Fully transistorized, it offered greater reliability and a more compact design than earlier tube-based models. Developed under the guidance of Sony engineer Nobutoshi Kihara, the CV-2000 was part of the “Videocorder” series and retailed for approximately $730 USD (roughly equivalent to over $7,000 today). Capable of recording up to 60 minutes of black-and-white video, it found use in business and educational environments, although it was marketed as a consumer product.
  41. Philips developed its Video Cassette Recording (VCR) format in 1970, originally for television stations and educational purposes, and introduced it to the consumer market in 1972 with the Philips N1500—the first commercially available home video cassette recorder system. The N1500 used a square cassette with coaxial reels and ½-inch chrome dioxide tape, and featured a built-in TV tuner, timer, and simple cassette-loading mechanism. While its launch price hovered around £600, it was marketed across Europe, Australia, and South Africa. Around the same time, Sony released the U-matic format in 1971 using ¾-inch tape, primarily aimed at professional markets. Philips later expanded its technology with VCR-LP (long play) in the mid-1970s, extending recording time through slower tape speed, and followed with the innovative but commercially limited Video 2000 in 1979, which introduced double-sided cassettes and dynamic track following. Despite its technical strengths, Philips ultimately lost market dominance to JVC’s VHS format due to broader compatibility, better marketing, and lower cost.
  42. Philips developed its Video Cassette Recording (VCR) format in 1970, initially tailored for television stations and educational use, but it made history when it became the first successful consumer-level home video cassette recorder system in 1972. The debut model, the Philips N1500, featured a built-in TV tuner, timer, and simple cassette loading, making it a groundbreaking domestic device. Unlike earlier open-reel systems, the VCR format used coaxial reel cassettes with ½-inch chrome dioxide tape, offering color recording and playback. Though expensive—costing nearly £600 at launch—it was marketed across Europe, Australia, and South Africa, and laid the foundation for future home video formats like VHS and Betamax.
  43. First experimental Television broadcast in the US in 1928 and the first public TV broadcast in Germany in 1929.
  44. English engineer John Ambrose Fleming invented diode in 1904.
  45. American engineer Peter Cooper Hewitt invented Fluorescent lamp in 1901.
  46. Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi succeeded in first radio broadcast in 1900 and the first transatlantic radio broadcast in 1901.
  47. English engineer Joseph Swan invented Incandescent light bulb in 1878, and American inventor and businessman Thomas Alva Edison introduced a long lasting filament for the incandescent lamp in 1879.
  48. The basic circuit has 5 parts, a power source, a protection device, a control, a switch to load, and the ground path. Circuit types include series, parallel, and series parallel.
    • Series circuits.
      • Have high circuit resistance
      • More than one load
      • One path for current flow
      • In a series circuit, if a component is disconnected, the circuit will be broken and all the components will stop working.
    • Parallel circuits
      • Have low circuit resistance
      • More than one load
      • More than one current path
      • In a parallel circuit, if a component is disconnected from one parallel wire, the components on different branches will keep working.
    • Series Parallel circuits
      • Have more than two loads
      • Some loads are connected in series
      • Some loads are connected in parallel
  49. In a real-world camera test, Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries proved their exceptional endurance by capturing 678 photos before draining—dramatically outperforming CVS-brand alkaline batteries, which lasted for only 92 shots. This striking difference highlights the superior longevity and reliability of lithium-based cells, especially in high-drain devices like digital cameras. Energizer’s batteries are engineered to deliver consistent voltage, function in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°F to 140°F, and maintain power for up to 20 years in storage. Other notable contenders include Duracell Optimum AA batteries, known for strong initial output and ideal performance in devices needing quick energy bursts. In flashlight tests, Duracell often edges out competitors, though it may not match Energizer’s sustained performance in demanding use. EBL AA lithium batteries offer an impressive 3700mAh capacity, leak-proof construction, and excellent durability in harsh environments. For users focused on sustainability, Panasonic Eneloop Pro rechargeable batteries provide consistent power and can be recharged up to 500 times, making them a practical and eco-friendly option. While lithium batteries like Energizer and EBL lead in long-lasting performance, rechargeable models such as Eneloop and Duracell Rechargeables offer strong value and reduced waste over time. The best choice ultimately depends on your device’s energy requirements, how frequently you use it, and whether your priority is upfront affordability or long-term efficiency.


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  62. Digital-to-Analog Converter Box Coupon Program
  63. Analog-to-Digital Converter
  64. Gadgets and Electronics | NYT
  65. Do-It-Yourself Devices | MIT
  66. Robot
  67. Robots Can Be Racist and Sexist, New Study Warns
  68. Science Diction: The Origin of the Word 'Robot'
  69. Developing Consumer Electronics Products: Practice ....
  70. Introduction to Basic Electronics, Electronic Components
  71. Introduction to Electronic Materials
  72. Introduction to Basic Electronics
  73. Introduction to Capacitor Technologies
  74. Introduction to Electricity
  75. Introduction to Electronics
  76. Introduction and Review of Electronic Technology.
  77. Introductory Electronics Course Notes.
  78. Understanding Electronics Components
  79. Understanding Electricity
  80. Understanding Electricity: Code, Circuits, & Construction
  81. Understand Electricity: Watts, Amps, Volts, and Ohms
  82. Understanding Resistors
  83. Understanding Transformer Noise
  84. Understanding Electricity: Code, Circuits, & Construction
  85. Understanding Impedances
  86. Understanding Surveillance Camera Technologies.
  87. An Understanding of Blu-Ray.
  88. Difference Between Electronic and Electrical Devices.
  89. World's First Electronics in Technology.
  90. Bipolar Transistor Tutorial, The BJT Transistor
  91. Timeline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
  92. Timeline of Semiconductors in Computers.
  93. Satellite Television
  94. Satellite | Wikipedia
  95. The Evolution of Satellite Communications
  96. Satellite Communication - Development of Satellite Communication
  97. Communicaton Satellites
  98. Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Ohm's Law
  99. Service Manual for Consumer Electronics.
  100. Learn Electronics With These 10 Simple Steps.
  101. Analysis and Design of Electronic Circuits.
  102. Practical Electronic.
  103. Class Notes of Basic Electronics Engineering.
  104. Printed Electronics Current Trends and Application.
  105. Components of Electronic Devices.
  106. List of Semiconductor Materials
  107. List of Semiconductor Materials | Wikipedia
  108. List of Electrical Materials - Engineering
  109. Metals Used in Electronics & Technology (Now & in the Future)
  110. Practical Electronics Handbook.
  111. Lecture Notes on Basic Electronics for Students in Computer Science (PDF 20P).
  112. Transformer
  113. Transformer: Definition, Types, Working Principle, Diagram
  114. Transformer: Definition, Types, & Facts
  115. Flaganan Handbook of Transformer Design Applications
  116. Inside Transformers
  117. Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?
  118. The Death of the Home Stereo System.
  119. Personal Technology Review
  120. Personal Technology - Faster Forward | Washington Post
  121. Winners, Losers in Digital TV Transition
  122. Power Electronics
  123. Looking at Capacitors
  124. Film Capacitors
  125. Capacitors RFI Suppression of the AC Line: Basic Facts
  126. Capacitance and Dielectrics | MIT
  127. Capacitors: Everything You Need to Know
  128. Types of Capacitors: Definition, Diagram, Working, Uses
  129. Method and Arrangement for Capacitor Bank Protection
  130. Harmonics - Understanding the Facts
  131. Transistors - The Invention That Changed the World (video)
  132. Inventing the Transistor
  133. Types of Resistors
  134. Resistors and Circuits:
  135. Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3
  136. Resistors in Series and Parallel Practice Problems
  137. Resistor Color Code and Types of Resistors
  138. Resistors & Ohm’s Law - An Overview
  139. Ohm's Law
  140. Ohms Law and DC Circuits
  141. Get Connected with Ohm's Law
  142. Voltage, Current, Resistance, and Ohm's Law
  143. DC Circuits and Ohm’s Law
  144. DC Circuits - Basic Laws
  145. `Ohm’s Law III - Resistors in Series and Parallel
  146. Series and Parallel Circuits
  147. Integrated Circuits
  148. Monolithic Concept and the Inventions of Integrated ...
  149. Flexible AC Transmission System - Controllers & Devices
  150. Human Factors in Modern Technology
  151. The Design and Implementation of a Wireless Video Surveillance System.
  152. IP Video Security Camera Features and Technology.
  153. Video Surveillance & Analytics Technology Trends of 2024
  154. New AI-Enabled Video Surveillance Cameras Take Analytics to the Next Level
  155. Artificial Intelligence for CCTV Cameras, Video Surveillance
  156. Best AI Security Camera: Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of Home Security?
  157. AI Based Smart Surveillance System
  158. Intelligent Video Surveillance: A Review Through Deep Learning Techniques for Crowd Analysis
  159. Deep Learning based Intelligent Surveillance System
  160. Intelligent Video Surveillance using Deep Learning
  161. CCTV Surveilance - Whitepaper
  162. The Global Expansion of AI Surveillance
  163. Combining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) with Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Video Management System
  164. Surveillance and Predictive Policing Through AI
  165. Real-Time Abnormal Object Detection for Video Surveillancein Smart Cities
  166. Fundamentals of Liquid Crystal Displays – How They Work and What They Do
  167. High-Definition Television (HDTV)
  168. Television
  169. Television and Smart TV | Wikipedia
  170. Television Engineering
  171. Mobile Phone Communication Technology
  172. Smartphones Revolutionize Our Lives, but at What Cost?
  173. The World’s First Bluetooth Headset for Push to Talk Devices
  174. Hearing Aids — Styles/Types & How They Work
  175. Blu-ray vs HD DVD: State of the Division
  176. The Fundamentals of Camera and Image Sensor-Technology
  177. Inside the Development of Light, the Tiny Digital Camera That Outperforms DSLRs
  178. Timeline: 20 Years of Digital Photography - Digital Imaging 1990-2010
  179. Smart Home Technology of the Future
  180. Lithium Batteries | Concordia University
  181. Introduction to Lithium-Ion Batteries
  182. Lithium-Ion Batteries | Nobel Prize
  183. Lithium-ion Batteries | Lighting Global
  184. Lithium-Ion Battery
  185. Lithium-Ion Battery | Clean Energy Institute
  186. Lithium-Ion Battery - An Overview
  187. Lithium Battery Safety
  188. Hybrid Electrolyte for Solid-state Lithium Batteries.
  189. Recent Developments in Batteries: Lithium-Ion and Beyond.
  190. A Brief Review of Current Lithium Ion Battery Technology and Potential Solid State Battery Technologies.
  191. Are Rechargeable Batteries Worth It?.
  192. Cylindrical Primary Lithium | Energizer
  193. The Best Rechargeable AA and AAA Batteries.
  194. Characteristics of Rechargeable Batteries | Texas Instruments
  195. Are Rechargeable Batteries Really Cost Effective?.
  196. Rechargeable vs. Non-Rechargeable Batteries: The Pros and Cons.
  197. Breakthrough Batteries.
  198. Battery Basics
  199. Electronic Circuits – Fun Facts.
  200. Better Consumer Electronics Reliability: Coatings and Adhesives
  201. Reliable Electronic Components for IoT and Smart Home Applications
  202. Practical Reliability of Electronic Equipment and Products
  203. Predicting the Reliability of Electronic Products
  204. Reliability and Failure of Electronic Materials and Devices
  205. Problems of Reliability of Electronic Components
  206. Reliability Testing on Electronic Products in China
  207. 50 Top Semiconductor Companies in the World
  208. 555 and 556 Timer Integrated Circuit Pinouts
  209. 1920s – 1960s: Television – Imagining the Internet

▷ Electronics Products
  1. iPhone - Compare Models | Apple
  2. iPhone Model Comparison Chart: Compare Sizes, Specs & More | T-Mobile
  3. Roku vs Firestick
  4. Roku vs. Amazon Fire TV
  5. Fire TV Stick vs. Google Chromecast vs. Roku: Affordable Media Streamers Compared
  6. Universal Active 3D Glasses Compared
  7. Active 3D vs. Passive 3D: What's Better?
  8. Is 3D TV Dead?
  9. LED LCD vs. Plasma vs. LCD
  10. LED LCD vs. OLED vs. Plasma
  11. Future Looks Flat for 3D TV
  12. The Future of TV: 3D, Window Walls, Visible Light Communication, and More
  13. Analog TV Systems: Monochrome TV
  14. Do Smart TVs Break Easily?
  15. Samsung OLED HDTVs / Samsung KN55S9C
  16. The World's Biggest TV Can Be Yours for $1.7 Million.
  17. Regular HD Vs. 4K HDTV: Compare LED TV Picture Quality.
  18. Smart TVs: Everything You Need to Know.
  19. Is It Worth to Buy an Expensive TV?
  20. Information About a Home Theater
  21. Troubleshooting Your Home Theater System
  22. Is Dolby Atmos Actually Worth It?
  23. Is IMAX Enhanced Worth It?
  24. The Difference Between 5.1 Surround Sound and 7.1 Surround Sound
  25. All The Cool New Gadgets at CES 2017
  26. The Best Home Theater Systems
  27. The Best TVs in 2016.
  28. The Best Android Phones.
  29. The Best Computer Monitors.
  30. The Best Gadgets from CES 2024
  31. The Best New Gadgets in 2024
  32. The Best Tech Products and Services of 2024
  33. The Best New Gadgets of 2023
  34. The Best Tech Products, Devices, and Gadgets of 2022
  35. The Best Tech Products and Gadgets of 2022
  36. The Best New Gadgets and Tech from CES 2019.
  37. The Best Electronics
  38. The Best Media Streaming Devices
  39. The Best Streaming Devices
  40. The Best Webcams | NYT
  41. The Best Webcams | pcmag
  42. Best Webcams
  43. Best Webcams from 1080p to 4K
  44. Best Webcams: The Top Webcams for Mac and PC
  45. Best Webcams - Top Picks for Working from Home
  46. Best iPhone Review | CNET
  47. Best iPhone Camera Lens Kits.
  48. Best Smart Home Devices.
  49. Best Streaming Device
  50. Best New Gadgets.
  51. Best Home Theater Systems
  52. Best Picture Quality TVs.
  53. Best Streaming Sticks and Devices
  54. Best Fire TV Stick
  55. Best iPhone | CNET
  56. Best Outdoor TV Antenna
  57. Best New Gadgets to Buy.
  58. Best Home Security Systems.
  59. Best Home Security Systems | SafeWise
  60. Best Home Security Systems | U.S. News & World Report
  61. Best Home Alarm Systems
  62. Best Water Flossers (Waterpiks)
  63. Best Electronic Gifts.
  64. Best Electronics Store Reviews.
  65. Best Product Reviews.
  66. Stuff’s Best of CES Awards 2024: Most-wanted Gadgets from the Show
  67. Logitech C922 Pro Stream Webcam vs. Logitech C920 HD Pro Webcam
  68. Model Systems Engineering Documents for CCTV.
  69. Legalities of Spy Cameras and Hidden Cameras in the U.S.
  70. Surveillance Grade Hard Drives Vs. Desktop Hard Drives
  71. Difference Between Surveillance Hard Drive Vs Regular
  72. Differences Between HDMI Versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3a, 1.4 and 2.0.
  73. The Differences Between SSD and HDD Technology Regarding Forensic Investigations.
  74. Can a Surveillance HDD Be Used as a Normal HDD in Laptops?
  75. Electronic Products Reviews | ZDNet
  76. The Latest Smart Home TV
  77. Latest Electronic Product News.
  78. Latest Technology Reviews | Computerworld
  79. Electronics Product Review | Newegg.com
  80. Gadgets and Electronics | NYT
  81. Home Theater PC
  82. Home Theater Trends
  83. Home Theater Paint Color Ideas
  84. Home Theater Systems: Wireless Surround Sound Speakers
  85. Home Theater 101: Learning the Basics of Home Theater System
  86. The Death of the Home Stereo System
  87. Explain Television Works to Kids
  88. Build a Whole-home Audio System
  89. Building a Great Home Entertainment System
  90. Philips - Sound Support Forum.
  91. Program Your U-verse Remote Control Using the Setup Tool.
  92. The Inside Story on Wearable Electronics.
  93. Turn Your Smartphone into a Home Theater Remote Control.
  94. TV Remotes Get Voice Activation with Bluetooth.
  95. Energous Readies Wireless Power Tech for Consumer Devices.
  96. Amazing Wearable Inventions by Philips
  97. Mobile Phone Repairing.
  98. LCD Repair Electronics.
  99. Sonicare Toothbrush Reviews
  100. Digital Camera
  101. Digital Camera Functions
  102. The DCS Story: 17 Years of Kodak Professional Digital Camera Systems 1987-2004
  103. Everything You Need to Know Before Shopping for an HDTV from DLP to HDMI.
  104. HDMI vs. Optical: Which Digital-Audio Connection to Use?.
  105. Leica M9 Digital Rangefinder Camera.
  106. Fujifilm Reveals New Cameras, Lenses Ahead of Photokina.
  107. Repair Manuals for Every Thing.
  108. Manuals for Sony Products | Sony USA
  109. Top Electronic Companies in the World
  110. Top Electronic Companies in USA and Global Electronic Component Suppliers
  111. 3 Steps to Bring a New Electronic Product to Market.
  112. 3D Opportunity for Electronics.
  113. 3D Scanning With Your Smartphone.
  114. 3D Television Without the Special Glasses
  115. 3D Printing: The Next Revolution in Industrial Manufacturing
  116. 4k vs 1080p and Upscaling: Is UHD Worth the Upgrade?
  117. 4K or High Definition: Which TV Has a Better Picture?
  118. 5 Famous Electrical Engineers.
  119. 5 Best Places to Install Your Home Security Cameras.
  120. 5 Best Smart TV Platforms.
  121. 5 Proven Ways to Be an Amazon Product Tester and Get Free Samples.
  122. 6 Best Streaming Boxes and Sticks.
  123. 7 Best Streaming Sticks: Make Your TV a Smart TV
  124. 7 Best Home Theater Systems
  125. 7 Best Japanese Electronic Gadgets to Buy
  126. 7 Famous Electrical Engineers
  127. 8 Best Android TV Box
  128. 8 Things That Are Killing Your Smartphone Battery — and How to Fix Them.
  129. 8 Questions to Smarter Parts Selection in Electronic Product Design.
  130. 8 Remarkable Inventions Unveiled at CES ...
  131. 10 Old and Outdated Electronic Devices That May Be Worth a Lot
  132. 10 Top Best Electronic Devices.
  133. 10 Top Engineering Advancements of 21st Century
  134. 10 Top Electronic Product Articles.
  135. 10 Best Technology Gadgets of 2024
  136. 10 Best Electric Rechargeable Power Toothbrushes.
  137. 10 Best Selling Consumer Electronic Devices in the World
  138. 10 Best Electronics Brands of All Time.
  139. 10 Best New Technologies Coming Out of CES 2020.
  140. 10 Most Expensive Turntables in the World
  141. 10 Most Innovative Consumer Electronics Companies
  142. 10 Home Theater Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.
  143. 11 Things You Should Never Do to Your Flat Screen TV
  144. 11 Finest Gadgets in 2024 | TechRadar
  145. 12 Hidden Smartphone Codes You Should Start Using ASAP
  146. 12 Emerging Technologies that May Help Power the Future
  147. 12 Companies That Will Pay You to Be a Product Tester
  148. 12 Most Advanced Countries in Electronics
  149. 13 Best Smart Home Devices & Systems
  150. 13 Things That Went Obsolete.
  151. 13+ Insanely Innovative Gadgets That Will Change Your Life.
  152. 15 Largest Electronics Companies in the World
  153. 15+ New Technologies That Will Make ...
  154. 19 Best Gadgets from CES 2022
  155. 20 Best Gadgets of CES 2024
  156. 20 Cool Tech Gadgets
  157. 20 Hot New Releases - Consumer Electronics.
  158. 23 Top Gadgets - Best of CES 2024
  159. 25 Best Gadgets from CES 2024
  160. 25 Best Gadgets of CES 2020 | Time.
  161. 25 Best Outdoor Home Security Cameras.
  162. 25 of the Worst Home Theater Mistakes.
  163. 30 Cool and Awesome Inventions.
  164. 30 Top Electronics Store Brands Worldwide
  165. 44 Cool Gadgets for 2024
  166. 50 Top Trending Products
  167. 50 Most Influential Gadgets of All Time
  168. 50+ Best Electronics Reviews.
  169. 55 Cool Tech Gadgets of 2024
  170. 79 Top Products - CES 2021 | WIRED
  171. 100 Best Inventions | Time.
  172. 100 Gadgets All-Time | Time.
  173. 100 Cool Tech Gadgets in 2024

▷ History, Guide & Tips
  1. Electronics: Devices, Facts, & History | Britannica
  2. Brief History of Electronics and Their Development
  3. The History of the Transistor | SJSU
  4. The History of the Transistor
  5. The History of the Transistor Marches On
  6. The Lost History of the Transistor | IEEE Spectrum
  7. The History of Print Circuit Boards: 1870 - Present.
  8. Invention of the PC - History.
  9. History of Computing | Wikipedia
  10. History of Engineering
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  12. Electronics | Devices, Facts, & History.
  13. History of Electrical Engineering.
  14. A Short History of Electronic Computers
  15. A Brief History of Electricity.
  16. Brief History of Electronics and Their Development
  17. History of Electronics.
  18. History of Electronics. | Research Gate
  19. The History of Electronics.
  20. Electronics History Timelines.
  21. History of Electronics - Electronics History (1745-2019)
  22. Electronics Timeline - Greatest Engineering Achievements of the Twentieth Century
  23. A Historical Timeline: Evolution of the TV (1831–1996)
  24. History of Robots
  25. From Germanium to Silicon, A History of Change in the Technology of the Semiconductors.
  26. Capacitors – Invention History and the Importance of the Leyden Jar
  27. A Short History of Circuits and Systems
  28. History of the Integrated Circuit (Microchip)
  29. History of Satellites
  30. An Early History of Satellites Timeline
  31. History of Satellites – Timeline
  32. Radio: Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
  33. The History of Television
  34. History of Television | Wikipedia
  35. The History of the BBC: The First TV Era.
  36. Surround Sound - History and Basics
  37. History of Telecommunication
  38. Communications Satellites Short History
  39. The History of the Cellphone
  40. History of Mobile Phones (1973 - 2008): The Cellphone Game-Changers
  41. A Brief History of the Digital Revolution
  42. The History of Headphones
  43. The History of WiFi
  44. Bluetooth Wireless Headphones - History of Recording
  45. A Little History of Bluetooth
  46. The History and Evolution of Headphones
  47. History of Bluetooth the Evolution of Bluetooth Technology
  48. The History of Surround Sound
  49. History of 3D Sound
  50. History of VR - Timeline of Events and Tech Development
  51. The History and Origin of the Nintendo Entertainment System
  52. History of the Cylinder Phonograph
  53. A Brief History of Kodak
  54. A Brief History of the Digital Revolution
  55. Brief History of Imaging Technology
  56. The History of the Camera
  57. History of the Cameras - Timeline
  58. The History Behind the Invention of the Digital Camera
  59. History of Digital Cameras: From '70s Prototypes to iPhone and Galaxy's Everyday Wonders
  60. History of Vaping and Electronic Cigarettes - Historical Timeline of Events
  61. Giants in History.
  62. List of Famous Engineers - Biographies, Timelines, Trivia & Life History
  63. List of Famous Electrical Engineers - Biographies, Timelines, Trivia & Life History
  64. Famous Black Engineers Throughout History
  65. The Simple Guide to Learning Electronics for Beginners.
  66. Resistor Color Code Guide - Charts
  67. Circuit Protection Products Selection Guide
  68. Understanding Electronics - A Beginner's Guide.
  69. Analysis Guide for Electronics/Electrical Product Designers
  70. A Guide to United States Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
  71. Computers & Electronics: Buying Advice, Tips, and News | PCMag
  72. Complete Electronics Self-Teaching Guide with Projects
  73. Consumer Electronics Style Guide.
  74. Guide to Bluetooth Security
  75. Electronic Toothbrush Battery Replacement Guides
  76. Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Guide | MIT
  77. Video Surveillance Equipment Selection and Application Guide.
  78. TV Repair Guide.
  79. PDP TV / LCD TV Repair Guide.
  80. TV Stand Size Guide.
  81. Boss Audio Systems Guide
  82. Best Wireless Surround Sound Systems
  83. Home Theater Setup Guide - Dolby
  84. Home Audio Buying Guide
  85. Best Streaming Sticks - Buying Guide (2022)
  86. IP-Surveillance Design Guide.
  87. IP Surveillance 101 Training Guide.
  88. Buying Guide for Home Security Cameras & Wireless Video (2019).
  89. Home Theater Systems & TVs Guide | Sony
  90. Mobile Phone Repairing Tutorial & Guide.
  91. Laptop Repair Complete Guide.
  92. Power Supply Repair Guide.
  93. TV Buying Guide | Consumer Reports.
  94. TV and Home Theater Installations Guide
  95. Ultimate Buying Guide for Home Theater, Sound System and Wireless
  96. Security Camera Buying Guide.
  97. Guidelines for Public Video Surveillance.
  98. Handbook: The Complete Guide to Resistors
  99. Handbook: The Complete Guide to Capacitors
  100. Handbook on Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Networks and Systems Implementation
  101. CCTV Technology Handbook | Homeland Security
  102. Handbook on Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting | ITU
  103. Lithium Ion Batteries Technical Handbook
  104. Security Camera Installation Tips.
  105. Electronics Tips Cell Phone Facts.
  106. Electronic Design Tips Archives.
  107. Tips on Designing With Analog ICs.
  108. Answers, Tips, and Advice from Expert Engineers.
  109. Electronics Tips and Tricks.
  110. Tips & Tricks for Sound Bar.
  111. Tips and Tricks About Business Security Camera Systems.
  112. 4 Tips for Sound Bar - Polk Audio.
  113. 5 Tips to Design High-Performance Outdoor Audio Systems
  114. 5 Tips for Getting The Best Home Theater Sound Possible
  115. 5 Tips for Getting the Right Audio/Visual (A/V) System
  116. 6 Tips When Buying Consumer Electronics.
  117. 8 Groundbreaking Contributions by Asian Americans Through History
  118. 10 Tips to Improve Home Theater Experience
  119. 11 Tips to Make Your LED TV Last Longer
  120. 11 Innovations That Changed History
  121. 14 Notable European Scientists Throughout History
  122. 50 Years of Making History - Avnet

▷ Inventions, Ideas & Thoughts
  1. Timeline of Historic Inventions
  2. Great Human Inventions by Country
  3. Inventions A-Z
  4. Inventions and Patents
  5. Inventions in the Middle Ages - Medieval World
  6. Inventors and Invention Processes in Europe
  7. Invention Story of Satellite
  8. Recent Inventions in the Electrical Engineering Industry.
  9. The Best Electrical Inventions in the Last 20 Years.
  10. Pioneers in Electronics.
  11. George Devol: A Life Devoted to Invention, and Robots
  12. Nikola Tesla - Inventions, Facts & Death
  13. The Nikola Tesla Inventions that Should Have Made the Inventor Famous
  14. Dr. NakaMats, the Man With 3300 Patents to His Name
  15. Life of Thomas Alva Edison
  16. The Forgotten Indian Inventor Who Dazzled London
  17. New Innovations
  18. List of Inventors
  19. Lists of Scientists
  20. List of Famous Electrical Engineers - Biographies, Timelines.
  21. List of German Inventors and Discoverers
  22. List of Chinese Inventions
  23. List of African-American Inventors and Scientists
  24. Top Influential Engineers Today
  25. The Most Influential Computer Scientists
  26. The Most Influential Scientists in the World Today
  27. Famous Scientists and Inventors Who Shaped Electronics.
  28. Famous Scientists and Inventors Who Shaped Electronics Engineering
  29. Famous Women in Technology
  30. Famous Engineers of the 21st Century.
  31. Famous Inventions and Inventors in Different Fields
  32. Famous Electrical Engineers - Biography, Life, Interesting Facts
  33. Famous Hungarian Inventions
  34. Countries That Produce the Most Engineers
  35. The Return of America's Celebrity Inventor
  36. Technology and Invention: The Age of Electronics.
  37. Technology and Innovation Report
  38. Interviews with Scientists, Engineers & Inventors:
  39. 4 Great Inventions
  40. 7 Unforgettable Inventions
  41. 7 Inventions We Have Today Thanks to Asian Women
  42. 7 Ingenious Inventions of the Middle Ages
  43. 8 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Whose Innovations Have Changed Your Life
  44. 8 Crucial Innovations in the Invention of Photography
  45. 9 Most Important Electrical Inventions.
  46. 10 Greatest Aerospace Engineers of All Time
  47. 10 Greatest Engineers of All Time
  48. 10 Top Inventors of All Time
  49. 10 Top Inventions That Changed the World
  50. 10 Famous Software Engineers & Their Apps
  51. 10 Famous Engineers Who Made Significant Changes to the World
  52. 10 Most Famous Chinese Inventors
  53. 10 Most Significant German Inventions
  54. 10 Most Intriguing Inventions - MIT Technology Review
  55. 10 Japanese Great Inventors
  56. 10 New Inventions in Electronics and Cool Gadgets
  57. 11 Great Inventions We Can Thank India for
  58. 12 Southern European Inventions that Have Changed the World
  59. 14 Inspiring Innovators from Asia
  60. 15 Interesting Inventions.
  61. 18 Inventions That Shaped Europe in the Middle Ages
  62. 20 Top Chinese Inventions
  63. 20 Women Inventors You Should Know
  64. 20 Asian American and Pacific Islander Women to Know
  65. 20+ Greatest Engineers of All Time
  66. 21st Century Technology.
  67. 25 Interesting Facts About Inventors and their Inventions
  68. 25+ Most Famous Sound Engineers in the World
  69. 30 Famous Inventors Your Students Should Know
  70. 40 Cool and Awesome Inventions.
  71. 50 Best Inventions.
  72. 50 Amazing Asian Inventions
  73. 100 Famous Inventors and Their Best Invention Ideas
  74. 175+ Famous Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders


How, What, When, Which & Why
  1. How to Become an Amazon Reviewer
  2. How to Become Product Review Blogger
  3. How to Become Product Reviewer
  4. How to Become a Product Tester and Get Free Samples
  5. How to Become a Paid Product Reviewer Free at Home
  6. How to Become a Product Reviewer and Get Paid
  7. How to Connect 2 Subwoofers to One Receiver.
  8. How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker to Roku TV (video)
  9. How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to a Roku Device (video)
  10. How to Measure Amps or Watts With a Multimeter
  11. How to Measure AMPS of an Electrical Circuit with a Multi-meter
  12. How to Measure Amps in a Household Electrical Circuit
  13. How to Measure Amperage: 11 Steps (with Pictures)
  14. How to Measure Amps With a Digital Multimeter
  15. How to Choose the Best TV Size for the Living Room
  16. How to Choose a Home Theater System: Buying Guide
  17. How to Choose the Best Home Surveillance Camera.
  18. How to Choose a Suitable Security Camera: 8 Steps (with Pictures).
  19. How to Choose a Home Theater System
  20. How to Choose the Best TV: Ultimate Buying Guide.
  21. How to Choose a TV Set.
  22. How to Set up TP-Link Wireless Router AC2600: Video - Manual
  23. How to Set up a Home Theater Receiver
  24. How to Use Relays to Control Electronic Line-Voltage Circuits
  25. How to Use Your Mobile Device to Control Your Home Theater.
  26. How to Use an Ammeter to Measure Current
  27. How to Use a Multimeter - Measuring Current (Amperage)
  28. How to Use an Oscilloscope
  29. How to Replace Oral-B Braun Vitality Electric Toothbrush Battery
  30. How to Replace Oral-B Electric Toothbrush's Battery (video)
  31. How to Replace in a Oral-B Electric Toothbrush (video)
  32. How to Replace Oral B Triumph Professional Care's Battery (video)
  33. How to Improve TV's Sound
  34. How to Buy a TV - CNET.
  35. How to Wire Your House with Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet Cable
  36. How to Test a Capacitor
  37. How to Read a Resistor
  38. How to Figure Out What Size TV You Should Purchase.
  39. How to Charge Your Phone as Quickly as Possible.
  40. How to Create Whole House or Multi-Room Audio Systems
  41. How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic.
  42. How to Pick a Flat Screen TV.
  43. How to Figure Out What Size TV You Should Buy
  44. How to Build an LED Driver Circuit
  45. How to Ensure Electronic Product Reliability When You Don't Have Time to Test
  46. How to Safely Pack and Ship Batteries
  47. How Does a Digital Camera Work?
  48. How Does HDMI over CAT5 Work?
  49. How Does a Digital Camera Work?
  50. How Does Satellite TV Work?
  51. How Does Satellite Internet Work?
  52. How Does Bluetooth Speaker Work?
  53. How Does Bluetooth Work?
  54. How Do Bluetooth Devices Work?
  55. How Do Satellites Work?
  56. How Do Satellites Work and How Do They Get Fixed?
  57. How Do Transistors Work?
  58. How Do You Fix a GFCI That Won't Reset?
  59. How Do You Prove the Reliability of Electronic Products?
  60. How Do I Test for Reliability of My Electronics Products?
  61. How Long TVs Typically Last?.
  62. How Long Should a TV Last?.
  63. How Long Do HDTV Plasma TV and LCD/LED TVs Last.
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Electronic Product Explanation
Device Device Device
Adapters & Cables All-in-one Computers Battery Backup Devices
Cable/Satellite Receivers Calculators Camcorders
CDs/DVDs/Blu-ray Players Coffee Brewers Computer Speakers
Connected Home Devices Cordless Phones Desktop Computers
Digital Cameras Digital/Video Projectors eReaders
Fax Machines Flash Drives Gaming Consoles
GPS Devices Hard Drives Keyboards & Mice
Label Makers Laminators Laptops
MP3 Players Mobile Phones Modems
Monitors (CRT, LED/LCD, Plasma) Printers & Multifunction Devices Routers
Scanners Shredders Small Servers
Stereo Receivers Tablets Television
Video Streaming Devices Webcams  
     
Electronic Product Consumption & Cost
Device Watts per hour Cost per hour Cost per year Note
Air Conditioner/Heat Pump 590 $0.14 $1,226.40 Based on 24 hours of use per day
Cable TV Box / DVR 42.5 $0.01 $87.6 Based on 24 hour of use per day
Cell Phone (e.g.; iPhone) 1 $0.02 $7.30 Based on 1 hour of use per day
Desktop PC 120 $0.0288 $84.10 Based on 8 hour of use per day
DVD Player 13.8 $0.33 $4.82 Based on 4 hour of use per day
Humidifier 256 $0.0614 $262.25 Based on 12 hour of use per day
iPad 3 $0.0007 $1.02 Based on 4 hour of use per day
iPhone/iPod/iPod Touch 2 $0.0005 $0.69 Based on 4 hour of use per day
Laptop/Notebook Computer 30 $0.0072 $21.02 Based on 8 hour of use per day
Light Bulb (60W) 60 0.00144 $42.04 Based on 8 hour of use per day
Netbook Computer 11 $0.0026 $7.59 Based on 8 hour of use per day
Radio 8.5 $0.0020 $2.99 Based on 4 hour of use per day
Plasma TV 480 $0.1152 $336.38 Based on 8 hour of use per day
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Customers' Feedback On Services
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Verizon & MCI Qwest Virgin Vonage
BlackBerry Cable One Comcast Cox
DirecTV Dish Network Falcon Cable Galaxy Cable

High-Definition Television (HDTV)
20 Largest Cities and TV Homes (in Millions)
New York - 7.39 Los Angeles - 5.65 Chicago - 3.47 Philadelphia - 2.94
Dallas-FW - 2.44 San Francisco - 2.42 Boston - 2.39 Atlanta - 2.31
Washington - 2.31 Houston - 2.05 Detroit - 1.93 Phoenix - 1.80
Tampa - 1.78 Seattle-Tacoma - 1.78 Minneapolis - 1.71 Miami - 1.54
Cleveland - 1.53 Denver - 1.48 Orlando - 1.43 Sacramento - 1.39

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  • Apple iPhone 15 is the first major redesign since the iPhone 12, featuring rounder edges and a slightly curved display, and back glass. Both models are available in five colors: blue, pink, yellow, green and black. The product uses the same A16 Bionic chip that debuted in the iPhone 14.

  • Apple iPhone 14 lineup mirrors the iPhone 13. The biggest visual difference between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 13 is the color palette, which was updated to Blue, Midnight, Purple, Red, and Starlight.
  • Its brighter and faster screen is sharp, colorful, and looks great with a comfortable size and weight for each device.
  • Apple iPhone 13 lineup mirrors the iPhone 12, Apple's 2021 iPhones offer a new design, updated cameras and feature upgrades for a similar price as 2020's iPhone 12 models. The camera lenses are now situated diagonally from each other. It also adds hours to a single battery charge.

  • Apple iPhone 12 provides full 5G support, great cameras and and better performance than most Android phones; however, the base storage is still limited to 64GB like the one designed for iPhone 11.

  • Apple iPhone 11 offers a very good camera with an ultra-wide lens and a night mode for better low-light performance. The phone provides fast performance, excellent battery life, and pretty much everything for a smartphone at an affordable price.

  • Apple iPhone X - The iPhone X delivers a great blend of handheld comfort and a big, gorgeous 5.8-inch OLED screen; it remains a winning evolution of the iPhone, and is worth a look.

  • Apple iPhone 8 Plus - The iPhone 8 Plus is a great phone with a spectacular camera that offers a lot of what iPhone X has under the hood, but in a lot less exciting body.

  • Apple iPhone 8 - The iPhone 8 offers wireless charging, lightning-fast performance and small but solid upgrades to its camera, screen and speakers. Its starting storage size is a roomy 64GB, double that of the iPhone 7.

  • Apple iPhone 7 - Apple's done what we all expected - finely balanced its latest phone. There's slightly longer battery life, a better camera, fast innards and protection against water.

  • Apple iPhone 6 Plus - The touch screen-based iPhone 6 is an exceptional phone. It's thin, fast, and features the excellent iOS operating system. The big battery provides long life, and the 5.5-inch screen is not only big but bright and high-contrast. Optical image stabilization improves low-light photography..

  • Apple iPhone 6 - The touch screen-based iPhone 6 is an exceptional phone in nearly every way except its average battery life: it's thin, fast, and features the excellent iOS operating system. It was the best overall phone introduced in 2014.

  • Apple Watch - Apple Watch is often oversimplified as a mini iPhone that enables user to read emails, summon Siri and make and receive phone calls from their wrist.

  • iPhone 5s - The touch screen-based iPhone 5s has a 4-inch Retina display, fingerprint unlocking; 8MP camera; true-tone LED flash; A7 dual-core processor, and aluminum body.

  • iPhone 5 - A touch screen-based smart phone developed by Apple. The phone is a slimmer, lighter model that introduces a higher-resolution, 4-inch screen to the series with 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio support. The iPhone 5 was sold out twenty times faster than the 4 and 4S models.

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G provides full 5G and S-Pen support, a very good cameras and and good performance, but there's still a high price.

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 provides a powerful and capable smart phone with a Full HD+ 6.2-inch display, an impressive camera and good battery life; however it has lesser specs than the Galaxy S20.

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 provides a powerful phone with an ergonomic and attractive design with a 120Hz display and upgraded rear cameras. Galaxy S20 is cheaper, and easier to handle, than its siblings the Galaxy S20 Plus and gargantuan Galaxy S20 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy S9 - The design, display, and specs of the S9 bring zero surprises, but they are the things that influence your day-to-day use of the phone more than anything else.

  • Nintendo Wii U - Is the first Nintendo console to support high-definition graphics, capable of producing video output up to 1080p. The Wii U's primary controller is the Wii U GamePad, which features an embedded touch screen that is used to supplement the main gameplay shown on the television. It also contains a web browser which allows users to browse the web on the Wii U GamePad or on the television screen.

  • Roku 2 XS - A small 1080p HD streaming-media-to-TV box that offers streaming-video and-audio services, such as Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, HBO Go, Vudu, Pandora, Mog, and Rdio - plus motion-based gaming for an extra dose of entertainment.

  • Sony Cyber-shot RX100 - An enthusiast compact digital camera, 20.2 Mega-pixel, 1" CMOS sensor, featuring, 20.2 megapixel, full HD video recording, and a Zeiss-branded 28-100mm equivalent F1.8-4.9 stabilized lens featuring Zeiss T coatings to minimize internal reflection.

  • Apple TV G3 - A small set-top box. Once connected to a TV using a HDMI cable and to a broadband router either wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, it lets user rent a wide variety of TV shows

  • Maingear Shift Super Stock - A new generation of personal computer that is powerful, wicked fast, super attractive, and expensive.

  • Raspberry Pi Model B - Is a credit card-sized, Linux-based computer powered from a single microUSB socket, featuring a 700MHz ARM processor, 512MB RAM, SD card slot , Ethernet port, two USB 2.0 ports, HDMI output, and more.

  • Lytro - A camera lets user capture, share and see in a whole new way. It’s the first consumer camera that records the entire light field — all the rays of light traveling in every direction through a scene

  • Apple 15” MacBook Pro with Retina Display - A powerful Apple MacBook featuring 2.3GHz and 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processors with 6MB of shared L3 cache and Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.6GHz.

  • Apple iMac 27" 2012 Edition - A powerful Apple iMac featuring a 2560x1440 and 1080p LED-backlit display, a 3.2GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor, 1TB of storage.

  • Dell XPS One 27 - A powerful Dell PC featuring a 2560x1440 native resolution, a Core i7-3770S, an Nvidia GeForce GT640M, and 8GB of DDR3/1600.

  • Microsoft Surface with Windows RT - The first Surface tablet comes with 64GB of storage, a 10.6-inch, five-point multi-touch screen, a innovative keyboard, Microsoft's Windows RT operating system, and a full copy of Microsoft Office 2013.

  • Google Nexus 4 - The Nexus 4 cell phone — a collaboration of Google and LG, represents the pinnacle of Android hardware and software featuring a 1280-by-768 4.7-inch display, 2GB of RAM, Google map, Google Play, a high-performance 8MP camera, HD video in full 1080p.

  • Samsung Galaxy S III GT-I9300 - The Galaxy S III comes with a 4.8-inch super Amoled screen with a resolution of 1280-by-720 pixels. It has some new features, such as Smart Stay, (eyes tracking), Direct Call (call number by directing it to the face).

  • Samsung Galaxy Note II - An Android smart phone marketed by Samsung comes with a large 720p resolution display, 5.55-inch (141 mm) measured diagonally, a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and storage capacity up to 128 GB, and software optimized for an integral self-storing stylus.

  • Nest Learning Thermostat 2nd Generation- The device remembers what temperatures you like, turns itself down when you're away, and can be controlled over WiFi from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Nest's Energy History shows you when your system was on and why, the Nest Leaf tells you when you’re saving energy, and the monthly Energy Report shows you trends in your energy use and tips to save more.

  • Western Digital WD TV Live Hub - A consumer media player that enables user to play videos, music, and photos on TV in brilliant high-definition by putting this personal media on the high-capacity built-in hard drive and stream it to any screen in the house.

  • Audioengine 5+ (A5+) Premium Powered Speakers - Delivers audiophile-quality sound and features at a price that continues to set the standard for affordable high-quality audio. Connect any iDevice, computer, TV, or any other audio component for great stereo sound in any room. Built-in power amplifiers save space and eliminate the need to connect Audioengine 5+ to a stereo receiver or external power amp. Simply plug the left speaker into an AC outlet and connect the included speaker wire from the left to right speaker..
  • Simple.TV - A personal DVR device that offers streaming-video and-audio services from the-air HD broadcasts and unencrypted cable TV, in either live or recorded form to iPad, PC, Mac or Roku box.

  • Apple's Second-Gen Tablet iPad 2 - iPad2 features a dual-core processor, a better screen, more RAM and storage, and a camera. It runs on both GSM and CDMA networks. Apple iPad 2 (Tablet) - At 8.8 mm, the iPad 2 is thinner, lighter (down from 1.5 lbs to 1.3 lbs) and faster than its predecessor. No improvements were made in the iPad 2's battery capacity, which still hovers at around ten hours. iPad 2 has around 500,000 applications in the market.

  • Samsung Galaxy 10.1 and 10.1v - The tablet features a large, wide-screen, sharp and bright display, weighs l1.25- 1.32 lbs, a dual-core 1GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and Android 3.1 Honeycomb. The Galaxy Tab's alleged infringements of input gestures, such as 'pinching' which were innovated by Apple, have resulted in injunctions being granted preventing its sales in Australia.

  • Amazon Kindle Fire - The Kindle Fire is a 7-inch tablet that has a sharp, bright, hi-res screen, and a small storage with an affordable price. There are around 10,000 applications for Amazon's Kindle Fire.

  • Barnes & Noble Nook Table - The Nook tablet features a 7-inch, touch-sensitive with an extended battery life up to 11.5 hours of reading, or 9 hours of video, a faster processor and more memory for software operations (i.e.; faster Web browsing and magazine page-flipping when comparing with Amazon's Kindle Fire). There are around 1,000 applications for the Nook tablet.

  • Nikon D300s (Digital Camera) - Nikon D300s is the first digital camera that includes high-definition video capture with high quality built-in microphone, takes excellent photos and provides video output containing impressively smooth images.

  • Canon PowerShot SX200 IS (Digital Camera) - The camera creates gorgeous image quality and point-and-shoot convenience of Smart Auto, along with enhanced operability and an intuitive new menu. It provides wide-angle shots with stunning 12x optical zoom, HD shooting at 1280 x 720 pixels with HDMI output lets you see all the beauty of your HD images and movies on your HDTV.

  • Dell Latitude Z (Laptop) - Dell Latitude Z is the world's thinnest, lightest 16" laptop (a 16-inch screen, 0.57 inch thick, about 4.5 pounds with the standard 4-cell battery), featuring a premium design and innovative wireless and touch-sensor technology.

  • PlayStation- PlayStation 3 is a popular graphical game console produced by Sony, with a cutting-edge Cell processor and a customized Nvidia graphics chip that could melt most gaming PCs. The PlayStation 3 is currently behind its competitor systems, the Wii and the Xbox 360, in total worldwide sales.

  • Xbox 360 - The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, AMD, and SiS. The integrated Xbox Live service allows players to compete online and download content from TV shows and movies.

  • Pioneer Kuro HDTV Plasma TV - Pioneer Plasma TV offers a perfect picture quality. It’s a world built on uncompromising attention to detail in an extraordinary, beautiful new way with deep, intense blacks for unmatched contrast.

  • iPhone - The Apple iPhone, which uses the GSM standard, has a stunning display, a sleek design, and an innovative multitouch user interface. The iPhone's functions include those of a camera phone, text messages, visual voicemail, and a portable media player ("iPod"). It also offers Internet services, including e-mail, web browsing, and local Wi-Fi connectivity.

  • LG BH-100 Super Blu-ray- The Blu-ray Player BH-100 is essentially a Blu-ray Disc Player that can also play HD-DVDs with up–convert to 1080i via HDMI output. Combine it with a compatible 1080p HDTV and your senses will be enthralled by the ultimate in sound and picture quality.

  • iPod - The Apple iPod nano media player was introduced on September 7, 2005. It's the first Nano to play back video displayed on a colorful, 2-inch screen wih a combination of features of both the iPod shuffle and iPod classic.

  • Vudu - Vudu delivers instant access to HD films, TV shows, and approximately 5,000 movies, from blockbusters to independent films, with more added every week. This set-top box gives you instant access to thousands of movies--including brand-new DVD releases--for $1 to $4 for rental or $5 to $20 to buy.

  • Nintendo Wii - Nintendo Wii is a successor to the Nintendo GameCube targeted a broader demographic than that of Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Since its November 2006 release, the Wii has become a runaway hit, so popular that it remains difficult to find it in stock.

  • Nintendo DSi - Nintendo DSi, the third iteration of the Nintendo DS handheld, is about 12% thinner and with a larger screen (17%) than the Nintendo DS Lite. It has a CPU that is twice as fast as the one in the DS and DS Lite, 256 MB of internal flash memory, and digital cameras (16MB). The DSi was first released in Japan on November 1, 2008, and it is expected to be released in the US in Spring 2009.

  • Microsoft Zune MP3 Player - The Zune 120GB MP3, with a unique focus on music discovery, is a fierce competitor to the iPod Classic. It has great WiFi and social music-discovery features supported for games and audio-books with friendly interface, good navigation control, high audio quality, audio-and video-podcast support, superlative FM radio, wireless syncing, and a built-in composite-video output.

  • Onkyo TX-SR875 A/V Receiver - Exceeding even the highest expectations, the TX-SR875 A/V surround sound receiver deserves all the accolades it gets. The foundations of the TX-SR875 are its isolated power amplifier block (which supports a dual push-pull amplification design) and preamplifier.


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