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TCP/IP – Warrior’s of the Net Movie

Posted on March 18, 2010

Old yet amusing video demonstrating what happens when computer communicate via TCP/IP. Great for visually learning TCP/IP.

TCP/IP - the set of communications protocols used for the Internet and other similar networks.

Does 1080p Really matter?

Posted on March 3, 2010

When your selecting a new TV, many wonder "Is there really a difference between 720p and 1080p?".Samsung LCD TV

What does 720p and 1080p really even mean?

720p:
The 720 represents 720 lines of vertical resolution (720 horizontal scan lines), and the letter p stands for progressive scan (not "720i" or interlaced)

1080p: (aka. full HD or full High Definition)
The 1080 represents 1080 lines of vertical resolution (720 horizontal scan lines), and the letter p stands for progressive scan (not "1080i" or interlaced)

So what makes a 1080p better than a 1080i?

Progressive (1080p) vs Interlaced (1080i): Progressive scan processes the images twice as fast as Interlaced. This faster scan rate makes for a picture that is more crisp, clear, and vivid.

Check out these links to see more information and tests that others have conducted:

PCMag Article - Real World Test: Does 1080p Truly Matter?

cnet Article - 720p vs. 1080p HDTVs: 2009 update

HTPC nearly completed!

Posted on March 1, 2010

So my HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer) is built and I have just a few more things to finish software wise. I just wanted to go ahead an post what has been done so far and will update more later.

View my HTPC project here!

   
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