Folks, last week started out with me crying like a baby for
about 2 hours. I was moaning the death of my Samsung LCD TV/Monitor that was murder by my friend's two (2) year
old son. I know you all maybe curious to
how this fatality occur... Let's just say Xbox Kinect and under age children
don't work well together. Anyway, I was on the hunt to find myself a
replacement for my HDTV, and the best option I found was one that impressed me
so much that I had to share it with my readers. The Samsung SyncMaster T27B550 is more than what meets the eye.
Let's Talk Specs
After I read the specification sheet I had to remind myself
that what I was reading was for a Television/Monitor and not for a laptop. Take
a look at the specifications below.
Display : 27"
inch Screen Size, LED Display, 1920 x 1080 Resolution, 5ms Response Time.
Ports : D-Sub, (2)
HDMI, RF In, (2) USB Port, Component In (Y / Pb / Pr), Composite In (AV), CI
Slot, Scart Input, Ethernet (LAN), Audio in (Mini Jack), Audio out (Headphone).
They are ports on this device for every possible occasion,
but after a week of use I realized it was missing one key feature and that was
Built-In Wi-Fi. This might be disappointing to some, but there is an option to
buy a special Samsung Wi-Fi dongle that will give the TV/Monitor the ability to
use Wi-Fi.
Let's Talk
Features
You might not believe what I'm about to say in regards to
feature, but I assure you that all I'm about to say has been tried and proven
to be true.
Connect Share:
This device can play movies/music/and photos from a flash drive or external
hard drive. I have tested videos up to 1080p resolution and they play without
any problems.
DTV Broadcasting
Record (Extra USB Hard Drive required) supported: This device can
pause/rewind/and record live TV. You can pause and rewind your favorite shows
on CVM or TVJ.
USB keyboard &
mouse supported for web browser: Plug your internet cable directly into the
TV/Monitor, plus a USB mouse and keyboard and you can surf the web without the aid
of a computer.
Smart Hub: This
is a menu option that come with the device that lets you download apps like
Netflix, Tweeter, Facebook, Hulu and a variety of other things to work on the
TV/Monitor.
Final Thoughts
So after two weeks of fighting games I needed a break, so in
dedication to all the fallen heroes in the onslaught that went down for two
weeks here and nearby game shops I have this week's article which is the four
hottest fighting games out now plus a list of related victims(who's full names
have been concealed to stop further embarrassment )
Mortal Kombat
Komplete
Its only right that we start out this article with the great
and almighty Mortal Kombat Komplete that is two years old and still going
strong. This game is a classic with a brutal combo system added to revamp the
franchise. This Version Mortal Kombat comes with all the downloadable characters
and bonus materials all on one disc so you won't have to reach in your pockets
to purchase any add features for your enjoyment. The game is still a blast to
play until you meet someone that gives you a combo that takes out more than 50%
of your life bar! Sigh, the R.I.P
(Real Incompetent Players) list for this game is long.
R.I.P
- Stenneth (Took one for the team...)
- Payton (Don't ask...)
- P-Ninja (Couldn't find the block button)
- Tyrell (Didn't know what hit him)
- Zaine (Stick to Call Of Duty)
Street Fighter IV Arcade
Edition
No way you can have Mortal Kombat on this list and don't
have the franchise that started it all, Street Fighter (S.F). Don't mean to brag, but I can hold my own in any SF game as
long Ken, Ryu and Zangief aka Big Nasty are in it. This version of S.F is the
best I have encountered for a long while and I doubt anyone can disagree on
that fact. The animations are great and very colorful to look at. Not to
mention the vast amount of playable characters to choose from as soon as you
start the game. This is the game for real experience fighter that appreciate
the basic combat system of fighting games with some cheap 2000 hit unblock-able
combo.
R.I.P
- Alex (Stick to Mortal Kombat)
- John Doe (Don't know your name but you made the list)
Dead Or Alive 5
Although this game has no blood, fatality, curse words it
still manage to get itself a Mature rating. hhhmmm.... a dedicated physics
engine for the female character and their parts. I see why that mature rating
was needed now, but I must say that Dead or Alive is one of the most under
rated fighter game I have ever seen. This game has always been great with
awesome graphics and intense gameplay. It also pioneered the counter system to
a level that even new comers to the franchise can effectively defend them self
against combos are juggles. Dead Or Alive 5 is fast paced and extremely fun and
satisfying. 
R.I.P- P-Ninja (Still can't find the block button)
- Alex (Go back to playing Mortal Kombat)
- Duran ( Civilian causality)
Persona 4 Arena
Persona 4 Arena is simple as pressing one button
continuously for combos, super move, super move combos, but still complex
enough with other gaming mechanics to grab hardcore gamers. This is the game
where everyone can look like pro and feel like it too. The only problem i found
with this game is that the amount of characters you have to choose from is small
compared to other fighting games, but everything else is more than adequate to
keep persons playing.
R.I.P
- Alex (Sigh...)
- P-Ninja (Still can't find the block button)
- Duran ( Sacrificial lamb)
- Tyrell (Didn't stand a chance)
Final Thoughts
It's a sad day for persons on the list, but I'm worried
about when Injustice: Gods Among Us comes out. This list become extremely long.
The product mentioned in this article was provided courtesy of Royale Computers and Accessories
telephone#: 906-1067, 906-1068, and 754-5048.
Hhhhmmm, and they say we are in a recession. Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd. announced that global channel sales of its GALAXY S4, a
life companion for a richer, fuller, simpler life, has surpassed 10 million
units sold in less than one month after its commercial debut. Launched globally
on April 27, the phone is estimated to be selling at a rate of four units per
second.
The GALAXY S4 sets a new record for Samsung, generating sales quicker than any of its predecessors. Sales of the GALAXY S III reached the 10-million mark 50 days after its launch in 2012, while the GALAXY S II took five months and the GALAXY S seven months to reach the same milestone.
The GALAXY S4 was developed to enhance the
meaningful moments in our lives through its innovative features and superior
hardware. It has the world’s first
Full HD Super AMOLED display that showcases images at their
very best on a 5-inch screen with 441ppi. Equipped with a powerful rear 13MP camera, the GALAXY S4 also
boasts a Dual Camera function that
allows simultaneous use of both front and rear cameras.
The GALAXY S4’s new and innovative software features include Air View and Air
Gesture for effortless
tasks, while it also keeps users up-to-date with information
about their health and well being using S Health. Samsung GALAXY S4 is currently
available in more than 110 countries and will gradually be rolled out to a
total of 155 countries in cooperation with 327 partners. Also, Samsung is
planning to introduce more color variations to meet various consumer tastes and
preferences. In addition to the currently available White Mist and Black Forest,
new color iterations will be added this summer, including Blue Arctic and Red
Aurora, followed by Purple Mirage and Brown Autumn. Lol, I have included a little chart below for all the questions persons were asking about HTC One vs iPhone 5 vs Galaxy S4. Keep the peace, and don't be a fan boy.
