HDTV Wallmounting Instructions

So your brand new HDTV screen has arrived. Exciting stuff, but at the moment it's sitting in its box - not so great when you've got a box set of your favourite series to watch. You need that screen up on the wall pronto, so here are some top tips for wall mounting:

1. If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing properly, and that's especially true for wall mounting. Give yourself a few hours. Professionals can have HDTVs up in around two hours but it takes a little longer for non-experts. If you'd feel more comfortable getting a pro to do it, go for it. Better than ending up with a smashed or crooked screen%u2026

2. Ask a friend to help. Two sets of hands are better than one, particularly as it can be heavy work.

3. Get some tools. You'll need a tape measure, a drywall saw, power drill, and a stud finder. Stud finders locate the wooden framing within the walls that you'll be screwing into. Without this, your HDTV won't be securely fixed and may fall down.

4. You're almost ready to start, but make sure you check your home insurance in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.

5. The first step is selecting the mount you'll use. Some manufacturers offer mounts on top of the price of the HDTV and this is worth getting as it saves shopping around. If the manufacturer of your model doesn't provide this, make sure you get one that is suitable for your TV. Expect to pay anything from £20 to £100 depending on the size of your model and quality of mount. You get what you pay for, so go as expensive as you can. Some mounts can be tilted which is great for positioning and reducing glare.

6. Next step is selecting where you want your TV to go. This depends very much on the layout of your room and your personal preferences, but HDTV screens look great above fireplaces and on large expanses of wall. Be aware of where outside light will fall though, as reflections can be annoying. Experiment with holding the screen in a few positions to see which you like best.

7. Exact positioning of the mount is down to personal preference again, but it's best not to mount it too high (unless you want to be craning your neck%u2026) Try out different positions and go for the one that allows for most natural viewing. This will most probably be at your eye level or a little higher. If you need to mount it higher for logistical reasons, invest in a tilting mount.

8. Now you have to consider aesthetics. Cables can spoil the look of your new unit so they'll need to be hidden. One option is to cut a hole behind the screen and feed the cables through, but this often isn't possible so you might need to get an electrician to install an AC outlet.

9. Nearly done. The last thing you have to do is make sure all your cables are plugged in before you mount the screen. This will save taking it off the wall again once it's up. When everything is in place, all that's left is to switch on, sit down, and enjoy that box set!

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Samsung DTBH260F

Samsung brings you great flexibility for delivering free over-the-air digital television signals to a DTV-ready television or DTV-capable computer monitors. Award-winning Samsung technology easily tunes and decodes all 18 ATSC Table 3 broadcast formats. With the Samsung DTB-H260F, you can view HDTV, SDTV, and listen to Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio through your audio system.

Samsung solves output worries with a wide selection of output options including 1080i, 720p or 480p/i DTV formats, and connection options including HDMI, component, composite, analog stereo audio, and Dolby Digital optical. Attractive styling and affordable pricing make the Samsung DTB-H260F a perfect solution.

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Sanyo VPC-E2 / Sanyo E2

Stop fussing with bulky underwater housing. The sanyo e2 Waterproof Digital CameraCorder captures both high-resolution 8-megapixel digital still photos and high quality video underwater. It is pocket-sized, so it's perfect for the beach or on the ski slopes. This unique CameraCorder also offers face detection for both still photos and video and is designed to easily upload video to social networking websites such as YouTube and portable digital media players such as the iPod Video.

Full motion video up to 1.25 hours on an SD card and up to 10 hours on an 8 GB SDHC card (TV-HQ mode) Face detection - up to 12 faces for still photos and 6 faces for video Ergonomic design for single-handed operation Uses SD/SDHC memory card Simultaneous still image capture while shooting video Underwater mode for better color in underwater photos and video Digital Image stabilizer Full-range digital stereo recording In-camera editing MPEG4 video files can be directly imported into iTunes and transferred to video-capable iPod, and other portable digital media players Web-mode for simple sharing to Web sites such as YouTube and portable media players such as the iPod video Super fast start-up @ approx 1.7 seconds Taking navigation for first-time users Simple or sophisticated menu options Sequential photos up to 10 photos@ 5fps Connectivity to TV, VCR, DVD Recorder and/or PC Includes Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0 for movie editing and DVD authoring Lightweight (258 grams/9.03 ounces including battery and SD card) Lithium-ion battery and charger

Customer Reviews

Before purchasing E2 I was torn between E1 and E2 but decided to go with a new model. There were no reviews on E2 other than a single one for Euro/Japanese/Canadian version of E2 called CA8 and that review blasted the camera's new sensor. Nevertheless, with Amazon's liberal return policy, I decided to take my chance and to get E2 instead of E1. After all, it is a second generation of this waterproof camera, and I thought the second generation is typically better.

If you are trying to decide between E1 and E2, here are the major differences:

The most obvious is a change of sensor.
E1 uses 6MP CCD 1/2.5 sensor
E2 uses 8MP CMOS 1/2.5 sensor.

E2 adds a 60 frames per second movie option (E1 was limited to 30 frames per second)

E2 adds face recognition mode. E1 has no such face detection mode

E2 adds a dedicated 'underwater' mode among several others. E1 did not have a specific 'underwater' mode.

First, I tried both the new 60 frames per second mode and the old 30 frames per second mode and I decided that I will be using 30 frames per second, I actually like the quality of 30fps mode better.

I then tried the photography mode. I took most photographs inside in tricky low-light incandescent and florescent light conditions, because I know these give ANY camera, including DSLRs such as my Canon 40D $1300 camera, the most problems. I upped the ISO to 200 and then to 400. You can see samples I posted here. BTW the macro mode on this baby goes to 1 cm!!!! I don't know if E1 had such super-macro to 1 cm. I found the photo quality acceptable and similar to that of other point-and-shoots using the same 1/2.5 and similar sensors. I felt that ISO400 was acceptable. I have not tried ISO 800 and 1600 yet.

E2 has following ISO range: in photo mode 50-1600
in video mode: 100-3200 in high sensitivity mode (3200 I don't believe you can select, but it does it).

The image stabilization feature is tricky, it is EIS, Electronic Image Stabilization, not Optical Image Stabilization, so when you use it, it crops a little bit on sides of your video and photographs, depending on which mode of EIS you use.

The sound is stereo and the quality is acceptable. The camera is tiny btw, I fit mine in case logic case I had from my Canon A75 camera.

I tried this camera underwater in my pool, both video and photographs. All worked fine, even shoots photographs with flash underwater, which makes for very freaky results.

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Finally, some people complained that Sanyo has their own unique USB cable which is a pain if you lose it or don't have it with you, and cannot read it in ordinary card reader. WRONG. I did not even bother taking the proprietary Sanyo USB cable from camera packaging. The card works easily in my HP (windows vista) desktop's card reader. I downloaded PICASA 3 which I recommend. Picasa 3 will find, download, and play all photos and every video you shoot with this camera easily and quickly, just take the SD card, put it in your card reader and Picasa will do the rest. Very easy, so don't need to bother with this cable that comes with it.

Problems: Battery life is not impressive. Battery is tiny. I am used to Fuji F30's 500 shots per charge. This battery sucks. I charged the battery fully. I then took 80 photographs (some with flash), 4 or 5 2-minute videos and my battery showed 70% gone. You need a second battery, and hopefully there are some with more juice in it that the Sanyo one that comes with the camera.

I also wish the lens would start at 28mm and not 38mm as it would make easier to take pictures/videos of oneself without need to stretch your body away from the camera. Also my belief is that the flash only operates in photo mode and not in video mode. However, it is much better than its only competitor, Panasonic SW20, which does not have any flash at all

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Garmin 775T GPS

The n?vi 775T comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps from Navteq for the entire United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico as well as Europe. This European version even includes a preloaded safety camera database containing the location of cameras for parts of Europe. This map database features millions of points of interest (POIs), including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and attractions. Garmin's interface is a key to their success and one of the things that makes their devices such a pleasure to use. Simple controls and sub-screens make it easy to enter or search for destinations and get data about your trip.

Garmin's patent pending theft prevention system that disables the unit from performing any functions until the user types in a specific 4-digit PIN or takes the unit to a predetermined secure location.

The nuvi 755T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. It also comes preloaded with highly detailed City Navigator NT road maps for North America and Europe. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. It features 3D buildings, lane assist and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. Take advantage of Garmin's first premium traffic service without subscription fees. 3D navigation with lane assist provides drivers a clear picture of what lies ahead on their route, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Some areas even offer a 3D view of buildings. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Auto time zone will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Garmin Connect Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Easy-to-use, Touchscreen interface Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun, and customized icons Dimensions - Width 4.8 x Height 3.0 x Depth 0.08 (12.2x7.6x2.0cm) Weight - 6.48 ounces (183.8 grams)

The Garmin nuvi 7x5 Series

• Garmin 755T: North American maps, GTM 20 traffic receiver with lifetime traffic
  
• Garmin 765T: Adds Bluetooth handsfree communication; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic
  
• Garmin 775T: Pre-loaded European and North American maps; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic, Bluetooth
  
• garmin 785T: Adds enhanced MSN Direct traffic receiver; includes North American maps and Bluetooth

Fuji Z200FD / Fuji Z200 10MP | Fujifilm FinePix

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The sleek, flat body of the Fuji Z200FD conceals a full 10-Megapixel of high-resolution imaging performance, giving you the flexibility to enlarge and crop your favorite pictures without sacrificing image quality. The advanced Face Detection can simultaneously recognize up to 10 faces in a photo. The Face Detection Self-Timer automatically sets off after the number and position of faces in a scene are detected, snapping the photo at the right moment, with all the faces in focus and properly exposed. Couple Timer waits until two faces are close together in the frame. Select "Near", "Close-up" or "Super-Close" depending on the level of intimacy you're aiming for. Fuji Z200FD : Group Timer mode gives you time to get into position as it waits until the faces are detected in the frame. You can select up to 4 faces and enjoy the moment, ready to be captured. Blog Mode automatically resizes and edits your photo for easy posting, eliminating the need to use a PC to optimize images for the web. Auction Mode combines multiple photos into a single image, ready for easy uploading to auction sites. Fuji Z200 : Preset folders let you save and organize your photos for quick retrieval or instant slide shows. Personal photos can be stored in a password-protected folder labeled "Private". Dual Image Stabilization - Automatically readjusts, calculating camera shakes, while high sensitivity boosts shutter speed to freeze movement Micro Thumbnail View - Navigate, view and select from up to 100 photos, displayed in a 10x10 array Scene Positions - Natural Light, with Flash, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Underwater, Museum, Party, Flower, Text, and Auction Dimensions - Width 3.6 x Height 2.2 x Depth 0.8 (92.0x55.7x20.0mm) Weight - 4.7-ounces (134 grams)

Garmin 765T GPS Navigator with Bluetooth

 
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The nuvi 765T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. It features 3D buildings, lane assist and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. Take advantage of Garmin's first premium traffic service without subscription fees. 3D navigation with lane assist provides drivers a clear picture of what lies ahead on their route, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Some ar even offer a 3D view of buildings. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi's integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Auto time zone will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Garmin Connect Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Easy-to-use, Touchscreen interface Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a fun, and customized icons Dimensions - Width 4.8 x Height 3.0 x Depth 0.08 (12.2x7.6x2.0cm) Weight - 6.48 ounces (183.8 grams)

The Garmin nuvi 7x5 Series

• Garmin 755T: North American maps, GTM 20 traffic receiver with lifetime traffic


• Garmin 765T: Adds Bluetooth handsfree communication; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic


• Garmin 775T: Pre-loaded European and North American maps; includes GTM 20 receiver, lifetime traffic, Bluetooth


• garmin 785T: Adds enhanced MSN Direct traffic receiver; includes North American maps and Bluetooth