Although 3D TVs were a hit during 2010, it could not create the hype it did and the collection of 3D enabled TVs slowly started to diminish. However, there are certain advantages and disadvantages to having a 3D TV at home. Here are some things that you should know before purchasing a new 3D TV.
Real-time 2D to 3D conversion
Certain high-end 3D TVs come with interesting features in 2D to 3D conversion. If your TV programs or videos are not being automatically converted into 3D, some TVs have the real-time transferring facility. Although it does not give you the great experience of watching the originally produced 3D content, you still can have a good time watching if used appropriately.
Finding the right spot to mount your TV
To find the right place and space to mount in your 3D TV, make sure you do not have a window or any opening that lets the light as that could induce glare on the screen and compromise the viewing experience. So, make sure to darken the room during the day. A minimum distance of 8 feet for a 50-inch TV and 10 feet for 63 inches and above between the chair and the 3D TV should be the perfect distance to be maintained.
Best display for a 3D TV
Two different screen displays come along with the 3D TVs as per its range of cost: LCD/LED and OLED display. However, each option has specific features you consider. LCD is the most commonly marketed wall-mount TV, some LCD TVs work best in displaying 3D content. OLED TVs provide deeper blacks, rich colors, wider contrast, and excellent clarity, but some lack brightness than most of the expensive LCD TVs.
3D Glasses
If you buy a 3D TV, you will have to wear glasses. Paper glasses are now replaced with active shutter and passive polarized 3D glasses. The active shutter has a transmitter that gets the 3D image in sync with the glasses and is expensive. The passive polarized glasses are inexpensive and cost just $5 to $25 per pair. You may inquire your TV provider to know which system works best for which model series.
Audio connectivity
If you could find no changes at all with the output of the audio system or home theatre by installing a 3D TV, it is probably due to the connectivity between a 3D enabled blue-ray disc and the home theatre receiver. If you really want to enjoy the effect of the 3D audio, you need to use a 3D-compatible home theatre receiver that passes 3D signals from the blue ray disc and on to the 3D TV.
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Beef on a budget, the benefits of slow cooking
Read moreSlow cooking is a technique where the recipe calls for all the ingredients to be cooked for a longer duration. This ensures maximum flavor retention and is particularly effective for those cuts of meat, which are otherwise cooked in an oven or roasted on a grill. This technique mainly uses a liquid base, normally chicken stock and vegetable broth to tenderize the meat and make the flavors stand out. Slow cooking requires minimal supervision and reduces the risk of burning your ingredients. The main advantage is that the slow braise allows the flavors to develop over time.
Here are a few different recipes to make slow cooker pot roast on a tight budget.
Crockpot roast beef: The crock pot, an essential tool for creating some of the best slow cooker recipes also alternatively known as Crockpot recipes. Ingredients featured in this dish is the 2lb chuck roast beef cut, ideal for a slow braise. The liquid base can be chicken stock or also can be alternatively prepared using a beef bouillon cube mixed in hot water. Vegetables like carrots, potatoes, onions absorb the liquid over the time of cooking and compliment the beef cut well. Garlic and other seasoning to top off the dish which can easily serve for a family of 4-6 members. The cost of all the ingredients combined will not go over $5 total.
Roasted chicken with garlic: Chicken is an all-time favorite. It is inexpensive, easy to prepare and does not require a lot of effort. This recipe does not call for more than three main ingredients to serve a wholesome family meal. Slow cooked in a chicken broth, with butter and minced garlic, seasoned with paprika, salt and pepper to be slowly cooked for 8 hours.
Vegetarian lasagna: Slow cooker recipes are not necessarily reserved for the meat eaters only. There are many vegetarian recipes which can also be prepared. The lasagna is a versatile dish, which combines veggies in between layers of pasta and slow cooked to retain maximum flavor. Veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, and many others chopped or diced complement the pasta well. Finally topped with delicious mozzarella cheese, this recipe can be prepared in a budget and is a pretty decent alternative to the oven baked lasagna.
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Types of bathtub doors to choose from
Read moreEvery home has its own charm and every small detail when customised can enhance that appeal to a great extent. Even for a very personal place in the home like a bathroom, a person prefers the place to be a nice looking one. A suitable bathtub door can entirely change the aura of the place and can make it look very charming. There is quite a variety to choose from when it comes to bathtub doors. One may install a very modern and nice-looking door for their bathtub while renovating their home and it can totally change the look of the bathtub area.
Bypass shower doors are one of the very good-looking doors which also require very less area. These shower doors consist of two sliding glass panels. Even though these couple of glass panels suffice the work of shower doors, some fixed panels can be attached. These doors are very similar to patio doors. They look elegant and also function very well, making them an excellent choice for shower doors. Then there are hinged doors and even though the outlook is very much like the bypass shower doors, they require a little more space than the former. This is because they require swinging in one direction to open. The door which swings is attached to a fixed glass panel. These shower doors too are not a bad choice at all. However, there should be enough space in your bathroom in order to install hinged shower doors. Pivot doors are another type of shower doors used in very modern bathtubs. In these shower doors, the swinging glass can swing in either direction. This very feature gives it a classy look. The swinging glass can be installed either at the edge of the door or the center. These shower doors add a pleasant and luxurious aura to the bathtub area. Bath screen doors are very suitable when one wants to make efficient use of the space. One glass panel is fixed while the other two are folded on hinges. Just like bi-fold closets, they also require minimal space. Neo-angle doors are again, very efficient in space saving. Here, two side doors stand at 90 degrees to the walls and the main door is at the center. The door opens creating a neo angle and thus, saves a lot of space. Steam doors, as the name suggests, are air-tight doors. Here, the glass panels are air tight from floor to ceiling. These doors are used when that area is also to be used as a steam room.
The choice of shower doors must be made taking into consideration space, looks and any specific requirement if any.