Having no prior knowledge about the "what the bleep" series, I picked up this film with the following two assumptions:1) It is an in-depth exposition of quantum mechanic principles and how it relates to everyday life.2) It is *not* an attempt of some obscure occult movement trying to link the "spiritual" and the "physical" worlds.The first 30 minutes or so was a barrage of ideas that may or may not have to do with quantum physics or to each other. Then it got a little more weird ... when they talked about how meditation could influence electronics and crystal growth, and how basketballs can be at one place and everywhere (may work as an example, but not in reality). I started skipping sections after sitting for about an hour. When I heard something about some Atlantic warrior God ... okay, that's too much ... I wonder if the meditation is doing something to my DVD player.I really wonder how they get a line-up of all these doctors and professors. (Okay, one was a priest-turned-physicist, and a couple of them got their degrees at on-line universities). I can only imagine that, the physicists and doctors, at least those who were reputable, were somewhat deceived when they signed in for the interviews.In the end, I felt cheated, to see that, this is nothing more than a propaganda for some new-age occult religious movement, based totally on misrepresented scientific principles. I wish they were a little more up front about their film, or at least put a disclaimer on it, to let the viewers be aware its purpose.In my opinion, the whole film was meant to confuse the viewer with sound bites from all the interviews, while a "message" slowly builds up with the Amanda plot line. The leaders of the cult probably assume that they fan easily manipulate the viewers' intelligence the way they do to their own followers. Sorry, I am not a physicist, but I know enough to say that it is all rubbish.Out of ignorance, incomplete understanding, many of these so-called philosophers and religious practitioners claim that Einstein's theory of general relativity and Heisenberg's uncertainty principle are the missing links between the scientific and spiritual world. To quote the words of Prof. Dick Feynman, "as always ... when philosophical ideas associated with sciences are dragged into another field, they are usually completely distorted." Indeed, this film distorts what is quantum physics and the filmmakers feel no qualms about it.
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Last month we published a review of several candidates for PC gaming projectors. During the course of that review, we came to two conclusions. One, 1280x800 is a versatile resolution for PC gaming, and two, PC games and console games are not the same. Personal computers have several unique features that separate them from console games. PCs typically output via VGA or DVI, while consoles are more likely to use component or HDMI. Game consoles are typically limited to video resolutions, such as 480p, 720p, or 1080i/p, and PCs are much more flexible in this regard. Moreover, even the consoles themselves are different from one another. The three current generation consoles (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii) have different optimal resolutions, meaning that a projector good for one will not necessarily be good for another. In this article, we'll discuss matching your game console to a suitable projector, as well as what to do if you own more than one console system. OverviewGames of today are miles beyond the games of yesterday. Gone are the days of pixelated graphics and bleep-bloop sound; today's games normally feature lifelike HD graphics and 5.1 stereo output. Today, video games are more similar to movies than they are to, say, PowerPoint presentations -- they require a projector with good color accuracy and contrast, while lumen output is less important. This makes choosing a projector for console games fairly simple, as most projectors that are suitable for video are likewise suitable for console games. The trouble comes when one wants to decide on the resolution of their future projector. While 1080p projectors are currently the top of the line, and have come down in price sharply in recent months, they still remain out of reach for some consumers. With this in mind, realize that not everyone necessarily needs a 1080p projector to get maximum enjoyment out of their gaming console.
As the first of the "next-generation" systems to be released, the Xbox 360 enjoys a comfortable market share in North America and Europe. All games are displayed in high definition, with the most common resolution being 720p. The system had an add-on HD DVD drive, though this has been discontinued with the death of that particular format.All models of the Xbox 360 are capable of component output, and newer models have an onboard HDMI 1.2 port. While some games are indeed native 1080p or 1080i, most games are still 720p. On the movie front, the Xbox 360 has a reputation as a subpar upscaling DVD player, and Microsoft has not stated any intent to manufacture a Blu-Ray add-on player to replace the now-defunct HD DVD add-on. As such, you will likely end up using the Xbox 360 primarily for playing video games.With the prevalence of 720p content and the relative absence of 1080p games and movies, the Xbox 360 is a perfect match for a 720p projector. A native 1280x720 projector allows you to match the native resolution of your display to most games in the Xbox 360's library, and what few games are not 720p are rescaled by the game console itself. Fortunately, 720p projectors are widespread, and some now cost less than $1,000, like the excellent Mitsubishi HC1500 (unfortunately discontinued, so get yours while you still can). Others, like Panasonic's AX200, Sanyo's PLV-Z5, and Epson's Cinema 720, cost about $1,300 and offer longer zoom lenses and lens shift capability. All of these projectors have both component and HDMI inputs. If you're not in a hurry, consider waiting for the Sanyo Z60 to become available, which is Sanyo's new 720p projector and the successor to the Z5. It should be shipping in a few weeks. Making the most of your Xbox 360 does not need to be an expensive proposition. With high quality 720p projectors available for less than a grand, it's easy to enhance your Xbox 360 gaming experience without completely emptying your wallet.
Sony's Playstation 3 is the most advanced, and most expensive, of the current available consoles. At the heart of the system is a Blu-Ray drive, allowing playback of Blu-Ray movies without the need for an add-on drive or accessories. And while previous systems required the purchase of a special DVD remote to enable playback, the PS3 can play movies right out of the box (a remote is offered, but not required).All models of the PS3 released have HDMI 1.3 as well as the option for component video. Thanks to a firmware update, the PS3 now supports 1080p/24 for Blu-Ray movies. And while most games are still 720p, there are a significant number of games in native 1080p - as well as the entire catalog of Blu-Ray movies. In addition to all of this, the PS3 is an excellent upconverting DVD player by all accounts, and it can also play back many video formats from the onboard hard drive. As such, you may find yourself using the PS3 as an all-around media center, as I did.Due to the widespread availability of 1080p content for the Playstation 3, it makes sense to pair the system with a 1080p projector. This allows you to display Blu-Ray movies at their native resolution, play any native 1080p games you have at their native resolution, and upscale any DVDs you play to 1080p very cleanly. With 1080p projectors like the Sanyo Z2000 and Mitsubishi HC4900, 1080p can be had for roughly $2,000. However, if you have the budget for a higher-end 1080p projector such as the Optoma HD80 or Panasonic AE2000, you will likely notice the improvement. Once again, if you have time to spare, consider waiting for the new offerings from these manufacturers. Sanyo's next-generation 1080p is called the Z700 and retails for $1,995 right out of the gate. It should be available within a month. Panasonic's AE2000 is being replaced by the new AE3000, though pricing has not been established. Even if you don't want one of the new models, their release should trigger price drops on the older generation of projectors.Sony's Playstation 3 is, in many ways, more than just a game system. The incorporated Blu-Ray drive and impressive hardware capabilities make it a good choice for movie watching, both in standard- and high-definition. It is a perfect match for a 1080p projector and a great all-around media appliance for any theater.
Resolution - 720p @60fps, 720p @ 30fps and 1080p @ 30fpsFrequency - 50Hz or 60Hz video refresh options, 50Hz is PAL for UK and 60Hz is NTSC for US marketSensitivity - low, med, high, off - to adjust g-sensor for when emergency-parking mode events are recordedParking Monitor - on/off - standby mode recording using internal 470mAh battery. Up to 15 motion events will be recorded in 30 second clips.WIFI - on/off - to allow dashcam to be used as an access point for iOS and Android devices to change settings and download/view footage via the Roav appTime - date and time settingsLanguage - English, German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean(?), Spanish, Italian, FrenchLCD Auto Off - 30 sec, 60 sec, off - Backlight timer for the screenMachine Sound - on/off - Mute bleep noise for menu selectionsDefault - cancel / ok - Manufacturer default to initial configurationFormat - cancel / ok - microSD card format functionWatermark - on/off - Date and time stamp with Roav logoAbout - hardware information of the unit such as serial number and firmware versionDevice Update (App Only Feature) - Allows firmware/software updating of the dashcam when connected on WIFI to a 4g enabled phone or tablet 2ff7e9595c
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