{"id":670,"date":"2011-08-28T12:18:51","date_gmt":"2011-08-28T02:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newtricks.net.au\/?p=670"},"modified":"2011-08-28T12:18:51","modified_gmt":"2011-08-28T02:18:51","slug":"fathers-day-gifts-rugby-world-cup-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newtricks.net.au\/index.php\/2011\/08\/fathers-day-gifts-rugby-world-cup-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Fathers’ Day Gifts – Rugby World Cup Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The good people at Dick Smith Electronics have written a short guide telling you about what you should be looking for in terms of shopping for ways to view the upcoming Rugby World Cup.<\/p>\n

We think that their advice has merit beyond the Rugby World Cup, and with Fathers’ Day quickly approaching, we felt it a good idea to pass these ideas on to you to help you with your shopping for your rugby fan dad.<\/p>\n

Top tips on buying the best TV<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Try to buy panels that have a high Hz rate in order to minimize blur during sporting events. This advice is especially true when looking at LCD and LED models.<\/p>\n

2. Plasmas are widely considered to offer the best viewing experience for sport, as they are believed to keep the images crystal clear.<\/p>\n

3. Plasma screens are also a good choice when it comes to watching all the action in 3D, because of the faster processing and response rates.<\/p>\n

4. Aim to sit at least three times the screen size’s distance from the panel, as this will help minimise motion blur. For example, on a 40\u201d inch panel (101cm) the viewer should aim to be roughly 3m back from the panel.<\/p>\n

5. When purchasing a TV, keep in mind where you\u2019d like to place it in your living room to ensure that everyone in the room has a clear view of all the action.<\/p>\n

Extra tips to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Set top boxes with a Personal Video Recorder (PVR) functionality built-in, like the LG HR698D 3D Blu-ray Player, are quite handy as you can record programs whilst you\u2019re away. They come with a built-in hard drive so you can record from the TV and transfer it to a computer, burn it to a DVD, or play it back on the TV. Some PVRs allow you to record two channels at the same time while watching a playback from the hard drive \u2013 so you never miss a minute of the action.
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LG HR698D Blu-ray player<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\n2. Some Blu-ray players can now be controlled using your smartphone, meaning that even if you can\u2019t find your remote control you can always control what\u2019s on your screen.<\/p>\n

3. Make sure to use quad shielded RF cable in order to minimize frustrating signal drop out during key moments of the game.<\/p>\n

4. Make sure to use a HDMI cable whenever possible for a superior visual experience.<\/p>\n

5. To keep you entertained during half time, gadgets like LG\u2019s Smart TV Upgrader, a box that turns any HD TV with HDMI connection into a Smart TV, means you can hop onto the internet while waiting for the second half. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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