Gateway 56" Widescreen HD-Ready DLP Rear-Projection TV

Gateway 56

Gateway 56" Widescreen HD-Ready DLP Rear-Projection TV
Manufacturer: Gateway
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
At larger screen sizes, TVs based on DLP technology are much more affordable, yet are slim and lightweight compared to standard CRT TVs. DLP technology also offers superior picture quality, lower power consumption, no phosphor "burn-in", and a longer product lifetime.
Amazon.com Product Description
These days, a room-filling picture doesn't have to mean a room-filling TV. Gateway's technologically amazing 56-inch DLP (Digital Light Processing) rear-projection set is high-definition ready and offers some of the most versatile features ever housed in a television. And since it's only a fraction of the depth of traditional rear-projection TVs, you'll have more space in your living room to ensure optimal viewing for the whole family. The TV weighs only 123 pounds, too, so it's easier to position than many smaller-screen CRT sets.

The Benefits of HDTV

Standard TVs (SDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the interlaced scan method, which creates a picture with alternating lines of information.

Enhanced-definition TVs (EDTVs) display a maximum of 480 lines using the progressive-scan method, which creates an image using consecutive lines of information for a crisp, flicker-free picture.

High-definition TVs (HDTVs) display a maximum of either 1,080 interlaced lines or 720 progressively scanned lines for the sharpest possible image.

DLP technology offers a slimmer and lighter-weight design over traditional projection TVs.

Developed by Texas Instruments, DLP technology uses an optical semiconductor, called the Digital Micromirror Device (DMD), that enables light to be modulated digitally. The result is incredibly precise, high-fidelity picture quality--to the tune of a remarkable 1,000:1 contrast ratio. DLP also boasts lower power consumption, no phosphor "burn-in," and a longer product lifetime. The set's onboard digital scaling engine accepts various computer and television signals and maps them to fit within the set's native 1,280 x 720 pixels; compatible signals display video resolutions up to 1,280 x 1,024, and compatible HDTV signals consist of 480p and 720p (most DTV receivers will scale 1080i outputs to either of these formats).

Picture-in-picture (PIP) lets you watch two programs simultaneously with one image inset in one of six selectable window positions. Picture-on-picture (POP) lets you watch two programs side by side, each with its own (roughly) 35-inch diagonal image. PIP/POP is available when your main video source is set to any mode. For example, you can watch two analog TV programs simultaneously with PIP/POP by using the built-in TV tuners. And one of your two kids, for instance, can watch a movie from a DVD player or VCR in the main window while your other child watches a TV program--all at the same time. Additionally, the transparency and size of the PIP window are highly adjustable.

The TV has two separate headphone jacks, both of which are accessible from the side of the TV. One of these outputs can be assigned to the PIP or secondary side-by-side/POP window, making it possible for two people to use the TV for two totally different activities (e.g., one watches a DVD movie, the other plays a PC game). The set even includes a secondary PIP/POP remote control for this purpose.

Unlike most TVs, this set's PIP source can include progressive-scan DVD inputs and HDTV signals through the component-video inputs. And, the PIP source can be displayed using either 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios. DVI and VGA inputs from things such as a PC can only be displayed in the main window.

Gateway provides a broad range of inputs with independent picture settings, including two component-video inputs, one DVI interface with HDCP copy-protection compatibility, three sets of audio/video inputs that support composite- and S-video (one of which is side-mounted for easy access), and two separate RGB inputs for a PC (with accompanying minijack stereo audio inputs). The side-panel inputs are perfect for occasional hookups such as a camcorder or video-game console.

Stereo speakers with an impressive 15 watts per channel offer strong, clear sound. Bass, treble, BBE High Definition Sound, and audio balance controls let you tailor the set's sound output, while, for more spacious-sounding programs, both SRS and VivaHD3D sound processing simulate surround sound through any two speakers. There's a stereo RCA output with internally selectable fixed or variable level for routing the TV's sound to an integrated amplifier or surround receiver.

The TV supports Microsoft's Media Center PC specification.

What's in the Box
TV, two remote controls, two sets of remote batteries, AC power cord, user's manual, manual for the remotes, and warranty/registration information.

Average customer rating: 4.5

Bad shipping
It's a good battery
Works Perfectly

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The operation time of the battery depends on a variety of conditions including: transmitting power level, signal (distance between the phone and the base station), network parameters defined by the operator, phone features used, battery age & condition, charging habits, temperature, digital/analog mode, use of flashing lights, amount of time on standby and actual talktime, etc.

Customer Reviews:

Bad shipping.......2007-01-20

The product was good but I had paid for faster shipping to get before christmas and it still got here after christmas.I was expecting the product in an original box and it came in a little plastic bag. Besides that the product was good and in functional condition with no scratches

It's a good battery.......2006-10-16

This battery works just fine. It lasts much longer than the standard battery. I also like that the added weight of the battery also works as a counter weight for the phone. I can hold the phone better with the extended battery on. The weight of the display before used to make it difficult to hold the phone when on a call. The only downside is that it takes longer to charge the phone. That isn't much of a downside though.

Works Perfectly.......2006-09-04

The much higher price of the Samsung extended battery has kept me from buying it, but the low price of this generic equivalent seemed to be too good to pass up. Having had it for a couple months, I'm very satisfied with the performance (typically lasts a week or more), fit & finish (fits tight & secure and the color matches beautifully), and reliability (it still is working and never gets hot). In fact, I wouldn't think of using the a920 (a nice phone by itself) without the extended battery. With this battery and a 1GB memory card, the a920 becomes quite a good MP3 player. The only potential con is the expanded size, but it actually seems to fit better in my big hands (and it doesn't take up too much room in my pocket).

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