DisplayMate for DOS

DisplayMate for DOS is a comprehensive video system hardware diagnostic that tests every aspect of the computer's video system including: monitor, video board hardware and registers, Video BIOS, and Video Data Areas. It is not as advanced or powerful as DisplayMate Professional for DOS, our top-of-the-line utility, which supports high-resolution SuperVGA modes, enhanced documentation and report generation, and Command Scripts to automate the program execution. The DOS environment is necessary in order to test the video hardware directly, but it can launch from Windows.

:3.5 inch disketteDisplay, Adapter, Speed Performance, Mode Timing, and Compatibility Tests.,Run any of the available 300+ tests in any of the 22 supported PC video modes up through 640x480.,Automatic Help Facility provides prompt screens to explain each test. Over 125 Help Screens.,Fully automatic built-in Demo for shows and tutorials.,Includes a 384 page printed Manual.
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You have heard about high definition tv and see it advertised during your favorite sports shows. Your kids (and you) want a new Xbox 360 or PS3 and you want to make sure you have the right tv to get the most bang for your buck from your new toys. So you have decided that this is the year to take the plunge on a brand new, sleek LCD flat screen tv. That is all well and good, but what do you do next? You are lost in the alphabet soup of LCD, HDMI, 1080p, 1080i, 720p. You are in over your head with technical terms like refresh rate, contrast ratio, and milliseconds of response time.

The following will give you a quick, straight forward road map of basics to consider in order to make your LCD flat screen tv purchase a success.

Cost considerations - You need to know how much you are willing to budget for your new LCD tv. Determine if your budget is bare bones minimum or price is no option. Most likely it will be somewhere in between. A new LCD can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars for a small LCD for your kitchen or bedroom to several thousand for a LCD flat screen for your primary tv in your home theater room.

The cost of a new LCD for a home theater room in the past was price prohibitive. Although an LCD will still cost a bit more then a comparable Plasma it is interesting to note that over the past year the gap between a new Plasma tv and an LCD has shrunk.

Screen Size - Is this a small tv for a dorm room, a bedroom or the kitchen or is this a primary tv for a home theater? Being partial to home theater I would recommend that the tv be at least 46" to make the greatest impact. A larger tv will enhance the feeling of immersion of a movie or a sporting event. LCD flat screens of sizes ranging from 46" to 52" are becoming more common with sizes of 60" or more as an option although the cost is still a drawback for many.

Resolution - In order for a tv to be considered high definition, it needs to be able to display screen resolutions of 720p or 1080i. The newest standard is 1080p which allows you to view the highest resolution content found in HD-DVD or Blu-ray or experience the newest video games in all their glory. It is important to point out that it is very difficult to distinguish a difference in picture quality between a 1080p picture and a 720p picture at smaller screen sizes, so before shelling out the extra dollars make sure that it will make a difference in picture quality.

Video inputs - Make sure that your tv has plenty of video inputs to meet your current and future viewing needs. HDMI is quickly becoming the standard video and audio input for high definition so make sure the tv has several HDMI inputs along with the standard composite and component inputs.

Picture quality - Of course none of the issues above make a difference if the tv has poor picture quality. There are a lot of things that come into play when considering picture quality.

One of the selling points of the newer, upper tier LCDs is the 120Hz refresh rate, which is double the normal refresh rate generally allowing for smoother transitions and screen images in fast moving movie scenes and sporting events.

Specifications alone do not always tell the whole story. For example, a contrast ratio can be helpful, but keep in mind that there is not a clear, standardized measurement for contrast ratio between manufacturers. A contrast ratio within a product line is generally more helpful then when compared between manufacturers.

Look at whether the LCD flan screen tv can produce vivid color, deep blacks, realistic textures, detailed images and smooth screen transitions.

There has never been a better time then now to get on board the HDTV bandwagon. With a little research and planning you will soon be enjoying crisp, clear, vibrant images on your new LCD flat screen tv so kick back in your home theater lounger, gather your family and friends around and enjoy the show.

For a review of some of the LCD HDTV leaders check out the Samsung HD TV review and the Sharp Aquos HD TV review at http://familyhometheaterguide.com

The Family Home Theater Guide is an informative guide to home theater, with a particular emphasis on family entertainment. Jared has a wife and three children that love to experience the magic of the big screen in the comfort of their own home.

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