| Changes In Technology |
| LCD Monitors |
Liquid Crystal Display (flat panel monitors) are becoming increasingly popular b/c of the need for portability.
| Technical Components |
Most LCDs have single optimum resolution
Most panels are less then 7 in deep & weigh 12-13lbs
In 2000, prices range from:
Hitachi Superscan LC150 $1,350
MAG Innovision LT541C $850
| Why use an LCD Monitor? |
The clarity of LCD monitors make viewing higher resolutions on smaller screen sizes possible.
Small screens take up less space.
Screens can be pivoted, providing for flexibility so you can be in control of your presentations.
The screen can be viewed clearly from various angles; you do not have to
sit directly in front of it.
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| Where can I find them? |
Online shopping:
Bestbuy.com
Computershopper.com
Allmonitors.com
Computerworld.com
Online information:
Computers.com
Ece.ogi.edu
Viewsonic.com
Zdnet.com
| MP3 |
MP3 is short for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-III
MP3 compresses large WAV files into much smaller files that can be transmitted across the Internet
| I-Jam MP3 Player… |
World’s smallest portable MP3 player. You can record directly from the Internet. It costs about $90 and is available in a variety of colors.
| Why use MP3? |
MP3 file format makes the music on your hard drive or portable player sound clearer and have a higher quality.
By using less memory than other audio files, MP3 files allow the user to maintain their hard drive space.
Downloading and listening to songs from MP3 web sites are just a click away.
| Where can I find them? |
Online information
Beyond.com
Mp3yes.com
Mp3.lycos.com
| Computer Filters |
Monitor Filter
Privacy Filter
| Privacy Filters |
Priv filters keep others from viewing what’s on the monitor.
Monitors become unreadable for anyone at a 20-25 degree angle from the screen.
The screen appears blurred or shows pictures that only the other person can see.
| Magnify Filters |
MFs can double the image size.
| Where can I find them? |
Online Info.
Ergoview.com
Aco.usnetcraft.com
| Digital Cameras |
What are DCs?
Digital cams allow the user to take pix and immediately x-fer the images to a computer.
Brings the worlds of photography and computing together.
Regular-looking cams that produce digital images.
Images available faster and easier than w/traditional cameras (no film needed).
Where can I find them?
Online info
Shortcourses.com
Egghead.com
Zdnet.com
Digitalcameras.activebuyersguide.com