One of the most common questions we get here at Abt is, “what length HDMI cable should I get?” That questions doesn’t really have a specific answer. To properly answer that, it’s all about preference. As with any cable, it’s generally best to use the shortest HDMI cable possible for each connection you make. This is important to keep the signal’s integrity strong as well as helping eliminate clutter. Below is a…
Has Dell been practicing witchcraft lately? It sure seems that way if you have seen our floating Dell Ultrabook in our Atrium this week. The new Ultrabook by Dell is so light, there’s no need for magic to keep it afloat. Only a couple strong magnets will do the trick. Weighing in at just over 3 1/2 lbs, the Dell Ultrabook is packed with incredible features. A 13-inch screen is powered by an…
Image courtesy of RIM.com Research In Motion (RIM), best known as the developer of the BlackBerry cellular phones, recently announced their newest product: The PlayBook. Attempting to tackle the iPad in tablet sales, the PlayBook will use an operating system called BlackBerry Tablet OS. This system will offer full world wide web surfing and other features used with BlackBerry phones such as Push technology, and BBMTM. While the screen size is about…
Today I want to talk about the newest version of the Apple TV. I have an old 40GB version and it has been very enjoyable over the years. The biggest news with the new one is that it has no storage and is streaming only. No worries about the hard drive crashing. The other plus is the Netflix capability. If you are a Netflix subscriber, you will now be able to stream…
Everywhere you turn, there is something in the news, on line, in a blog, on TV, really everywhere, about 3D TV. It is fairly pricey right now, as so are the accessories—or rather necessities, like 3D glasses, Blu-ray, and HDMI cables. But, if you remember the early days of the VCR, DVD, and Blu-ray player, they too were expensive when they first came to the market. Check out this article on 3D…
Watch the Masters Tournament in 3D at Abt! We have two dedicated Samsung 3D TVs available for you to see the latest 3D technology in action. Abt has everything you need to watch this year’s Masters in a way that you have never seen it before. The 2010 Masters will be broadcast April 7-11th on ESPN and CBS. Speak with an Abt sales specialist for help creating a 3D experience for your…
Tune in to NBC tonight at 5pm. Abe A., an Abt custom audio and video specialist will be answering all your 3D TV questions. This is the first year that 3D TV programming and movies are available in your home, so there are a lot of unanswered questions about the new technology. Here are the most frequently asked questions about 3D TV: Q: If I buy a 3D TV today, can I…
