Consumer Electronics

All of us have used remote controls. We are now so dependent on these little devices that life without them is unimaginable. Lets see how these things tick and take a look at the latest developments in this world of couch potato creators!!!

Oct 29, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

The Dolby Digital Format with its 5.1 configuration really revolutionized the theatre and home theatre industry. Its applications in the home consumer market include Laser Discs, DVDs, Digital TV, PC games, Game Consoles, Home Theatre systems, everything that you could possibly want.

Sep 20, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

Surround Sound has jetted into all audio/video mediums at a phenomenal speed. From home videos to TV programs, from audiocassettes to video games Dolby Surround can be found everywhere.

Aug 20, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

A quick look at the brain shield story. An interesting development in the war between mobile phone manufacturers and anti-mobile phone activists is the emergence of brain shields. I will come back to surround sound in my next article.

Jul 23, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

The VCR Revolution played a great role in the introduction of surround sound to home video. This article gives a small background of the home video revolution. Later on I will discuss the introduction of surround sound in the home video experience.

Jul 9, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

The growth of surround sound started in 1950s and advancements have continued ever since. This, and the next couple of articles will look at the various stages of growth that the surround sound paced thorough to become what it is today.

Jun 17, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

The Dolby logo has become commonplace to our lives. The stereo component systems that we buy, the VCRs we use the movies we rent, the DVDs/VCDs that we watch, the cinemas we go to all support the Dolby Logo. Lets see what this surround sound really is?

May 28, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

This article looks at the different types of speaker-drivers available and the functions & qualities of their various combinations.

May 10, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

Fascinated by the little box that blares out your favorite song? Awestruck by how the little box rocks your car on its springs? Enthralled by the beautiful sounds created by your stereo? Lets get a look at how the speakers work. The article looks at the basic audio speaker system and tries to define its components and how they work.

Mar 18, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

A list of the potential benefits digital radio offers over its analog counterparts. A look from the receiver's as well as the broadcaster's point of view.

Feb 25, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

Is there really a difference? A look at the benefits digital has over analog. Also includes a little explanation on how digital radio achieves its CD-quality sound.

Feb 10, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

What is digital radio and what is its importance to you? Is it just a gimmick to make you buy a new receiver or does it really have something new to offer? A look at digital radio, its benefits and implications.

Jan 27, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

This article is in continuance of my last article. The digital revolution in television is here and it promises lots of mesmerizing developments in the near future. A look at how it started and what it means to us. Am insight into the development of digital television.

Jan 6, 2001 - Asif Iqbal

This article is in continuance of my last article. What is High Definition Television and how does it work? The article focuses on the revolutionary development of High Definition Televisions and looks at its significance in history of Television.

Dec 19, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

This article is in continuance of my last article. It looks down the timeline of televisions development focusing on the development of color TV. In future articles I will be discussing the advancements in Televisions, DTV and HDTV

Nov 28, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

This series of articles will look at the televisions that have become an essential component of our lives. The first article looks at the history of the development of televisions. In future articles I will be discussing the advancements in Televisions, DTV & HDTV

Nov 14, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

This article looks at a few researches and observations regarding the ill effects of using microwave ovens and microwaved foods on the human body. A look at “Microwave Sickness” and other microwave related health problems.

Oct 17, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

This article is in continuation of the previous week’s article. In this article we will look at how the microwaves shielding works. Also we will focus on their implications of pacemaker users and also discuss the Super Heated Water Eruptions.

Aug 30, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

All of us have been using microwaves since as long as we can remember. There are fears that microwaves can cause damage to the human body. Let us see how safe microwaves are, and to what extent are we shielded from the much-feared microwaves. The text of the article is continued into next week’s article.

Aug 23, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

The microwave cooks quickly and efficiently. But what’s the magic behind it? This article looks into the hocus pocus that is going on inside your food while the microwave is cooking. A shallow look into the actual workings of the oven and how it cooks the food. This article is in continuation of the previous article.

Aug 15, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

Microwave ovens have infiltrated our lives to such an extent that life without them has become impossible. The ability of a microwave oven to quickly and safely cook food appeals to all of us. But how safe is it? This series of articles will study and analyze the microwave oven and its working in detail and try to give you an orientation as to what that little box on your kitchen counter really is. The first article is about the origins of the microwave oven and its components.

Aug 8, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

Can your teeny little mobile kill you? Does it pose a health risk? Or the only way a mobile can kill is when you use it while driving on the interstate? The article looks at some studies aimed at arriving at an answer to these questions.

Jul 11, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

This article will first compare digital technology with analog and later on compare GSM technology with other digital as well as analog technologies and see, which is actually the best. The next article in this series will tackle the health-related problems of using mobile phones.

Jul 4, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

Mobile phones took the world by storm and they aren't letting up. With continuous improvement in quality, enhancement of technology, availability of information services, Internet, email etc the potential applications of "net-mobiles" are limitless. A brief history of the development of mobile phones is given in this article.

Jun 20, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

Wearable computers are the latest buzzword in the computer industry. The smaller the better provided it's faster, economical and useful. This series of articles gives a basic evaluation of the wearable computers, their uses and the latest developments in the field. This article gives a brief introduction to the wearable computers, their background and their basic function.

May 30, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

Portable MP3 Players are the current craze in the music industry. With the ease of piracy in MP3 format, the RIAA and SDMI are working against MP3, and trying to come up with a format of their own. A look at the technology and the different types of portable MP3 players available.

Apr 26, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

Number of different file formats, quality, size, storage capacity, compatibility; what to choose, what to use and when to use are big decisions. Your requirements and available capabilities where do they match. You need to decide. This article will introduce you to the different available compression formats and their pros and cons.

Apr 11, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

The availability of various incompatible storage devices has made the digital camera purchase decision complicated. The article gives a basic introduction to the different types of devices available and their comparative benefits. If you are planning to buy a digital camera, carefully consider the storage options that are available. The next article will focus on compression formats (storage formats) and the battery life of cameras.

Mar 28, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

Digital Cameras are the future of photography. You can find thousands of different models and kinds of cameras from hundreds of companies. Choosing the best one for yourself can become a headache. The article gives you an introduction to this technology and the reasons for going digital.

Mar 21, 2000 - Asif Iqbal

DVDs are the "IN" discs nowadays. Better than VCDs and LDs they are the best option for movie buffs. The article gives basic information about DVDs.

Mar 10, 2000 - Asif Iqbal