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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

What is HDCP and Why Are HDTV Manufacturers Using It?

The encryption is quite involved, employing 40 keys that each contain a 56-bit code. It's kind of like having a pin number that is 2240 characters long. Failure for manufacturers to keep this code a secret results in expulsion from the HDCP program. This HDCP code allows content to be more effectively protected from piracy using unauthorized digital equipment. For example, high-definition digital video sources can't transmit protected content to non-HDCP compliant receivers.

HDCP stands for High Definition Content Protection. It was implemented by Intel Corporation and their subsidiary Digital Content Protection, LLC. Essentially, manufacturers and digital content producers agree to terms and conditions and pay a fee so that their content can be protected on the digital level.

What this means for consumers, is they must make sure all of their video equipment is HDCP compliant, from the digital player, to the HDTV, to the connectivity equipment involved, like HDMI switches or splitters. The manufacturer of the equipment essentially has to buy a license from Digital Content Protection, LLC which will allow them to use an encryption decoding tool built into the firmware of the equipment, decoding the HDCP encryption. If the encryption is not encoded, the user will probably just see static, or a reduced resolution to 480p.

What is HDCP and Why Are HDTV Manufacturers Using It?

Many people are buying expensive TVs and High Definition Video players, but are not able to get a signal, or are getting a low resoultion image. The problem is probably non-HDCP compliance. But what is HDCP?



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GenF20 Review - Looking For Today's Fountain of Youth

Why does your body start to deteriorate with age?

One reason is that the normal levels of the human growth hormone (HGH) decrease with age and lose their concentration. This hormone is also known as somatotropin, which is composed of approximately 190 amino acids. Human Growth Hormone is a protein created and secreted by the pituitary gland. Decreases in HGH levels are considered to be in direct relation to the difficulties of aging - including lost of interest in sex, gain of weight, wrinkling skin, memory loss, hair loss and more.

How can you help your body fight aging successfully?

As decreases in HGH levels are one main factor for aging, it is vital to help the anterior pituitary gland in the production of human growth hormone. GenF20 is designed to do exactly that: Assisting the anterior pituitary gland to keep HGH levels high.

How does GenF20 work?

As mentioned before GenF20 is a product that helps the pituitary gland produce HGH which is vital for the overall health state. In other words: This product steps in when the pituitary gland steps out.

Let's look at the three main functions of GenF20:

* It maintains blood sugar levels within a normal range, thus reducing appetite

* It enhances nerve endings, thus breaking down fat deposits in the blood

* It increases amino acid uptake, thus aiding the body in producing growth hormones

Is GenF20 today's fountain of youth? This question cannot be answered in this article. However, GenF20 seems to be a step in the right direction.

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Customer Review: LIKE SITTING IN A 3-D ART MUSEUM
I've been following this 42 inch Panasonic model through its growth and changes for six years waiting to finish college so I could give tv undivided attention. This is the most exciting piece of electronics I have ever purchased, or ever owned. I put up full-length black, black-out curtains which cut out any glaring from direct sunlight during the day, and provide a theatre atmosphere. The high def channels (Time-Warner) are so life-like and 3-D in appearance, I sometimes forget I am not actually in the scene, wherever it is. The sound is certainly adequate on its own, if one is not an audiophile, but I wanted the Sony home theatre over the Panasonic and was worried they wouldn't be compatible. Much to my delight, the cable DVR and Sony Home Theatre are all controlled by the Panasonic Viera by just simply selecting the HDMI input source (there are three here) and naming the components I wanted to use. There is no hunting for numbers or holding and aiming remotes for a half-hour to find each component setting, as Panasonic Viera does that for you INSTANTLY, even if it is another brand. Push the Panasonic remote power button and the home theatre and DVR are started, vice versa when turning off. I have also connected, by HDMI, a new Playstation 3 (thanks again Amazon) through the game port, and it is UNBELIEVABLE PICTURE QUALITY. Panasonic recognized them immediately and the menus on this tv are one push button drop down and simple to navigate. Likewise, the new Wii Console (from Amazon) is into another input using their video cables and the picture is crisp, clear and stunning. I chose the pre-selected game mode picture quality for the Wii, and custom picture settings for the cable and PS3. As I switch between them, the Panasonic remembers my screen settings for each so I don't have to "switch" back and forth manually as I change programming. I'm sure I don't know half the things the TV does yet (purchased May 27th), but you cannot go wrong with this tv. I am sitting about twelve feet away in an apartment and it is just the perfect size screen. Next, is connecting my laptop to the PC input and "flying" Microsoft X flight simulator. That is going to be exciting!!!!! The delivery took a while about two weeks, but the white glove service was excellent (actually two men who used to work for years delivering Sears tv's) and they were extremely knowledgable, helpful, and professional. If you want state of the art technology, with picture quality that passes for art every time, you want this particular plasma!!!!!!! By the way, I am a 58 year old single, female, and yes, while I am pretty technically literate and experienced, you don't have to be with this TV. Just plug and play!!!!
Customer Review: Big purchase, but worth it in the end
I went to HH Gregg and they quoted a much higher price than Amazon offered, sales tax of 9.5 percent on top of it, with an expensive warranty, here in Tennessee. They even did an "internet search" for me in the store. When I told them I could do better, the sales tactic was to tell me that these sites that were cheaper were "shady". I got the TV for my mother in law, and it was delivered in pristine condition to her house. Overall, cheaper than local vendors. It works great! I would skip Amazon's warranty, unless you can't feasibly replace it (and then you probably shouldn't buy it if that's the case, but that's another story). The warranty doesn't cover a major failure of plasma TVs in general, and from what I hear the service is terrible. They take your money easily, but everything else is a headache. But, I have never bought a TV before on the internet, so I was nervous, but it all worked out well in the end. I'm satisfied with it. The colors/brightness are brilliant, looks great. Works great. Would highly recommend.