You Say You Want a Revolution?
You Can Be the First on Your Block to Own a 3D TV
At least three major players in the consumer electronics business are expected to roll out mass-marketed versions of 3D television within the next few months.
Start saving your movie money. Building off the momentum of “Avatar” and “Alice in Wonderland,” big-screen movies with eye-popping special effects, Sony, Samsung and Panasonic are posturing for market dominance on a household scale. An electronics research firm estimates 1.2 million 3D TVs will be sold globally this year, exploding to 15.6 million units just three years from now (2013).
Depending on who you talk to (and considering the source), this might be the greatest thing to hit the home entertainment industry since the world converted from black and white to color television sets. (And surely, everyone over the age of 50 will vividly remember what lucky family on their block was the first to go color.)
On the other hand, a lot of consumers recently shelled out a lot of money for high-definition television, and might not be willing to upgrade to what is essentially a luxury-priced item. (Sony quotes almost $4,000 for a 46-inch screen.) Critics claim the 3D glasses are awkward and won’t be accepted by the masses. And there is little network programming currently available in 3D.
The price tag will scare away a few curious consumers, but Sony is betting that gamers will be the first to be seduced by the new visuals. The manufacturer of PlayStation also plans to introduce a family of 3D games by June.
As with all electronic technology, the consumer must look beyond the novelty of a new gadget, and compare value versus practicality. People should shop for GPS tracking systems the same way, said Steven Moehling, Vice President of Sales for LandAirSea Systems, which for the past 15 years has been a leading manufacturer of both passive and real-time GPS tracking devices.
Most potential customers initially believe that they want real-time tracking, said Moehling. In fact, real-time vehicle tracking devices are the correct choice when the user needs to know immediately where their vehicle or other object is located, such as in theft recovery. However, passive GPS tracking stands on its own merits when detail and volume of location data is a priority in the application. One such application is fleet management.
LandAirSea reports consistently solid sales of its GPS Tracking Key and GPS Tracking Key Pro®, both passive vehicle tracking devices, also known as data loggers. The Victoria GPS Tracking System is LandAirSea’s top-selling real-time device, and it carries features that far surpass other real-time systems on the market.
All GPS devices are receivers, meaning they capture satellite signals at regular increments (GPS Tracking Key and the Tracking Key Pro every second; the Victoria every 10 seconds)
Some key differences in passive and real-time GPS tracking products are the manner in which they obtain and/or transmit position updates, and system costs.
Passive devices record all data in internal memory until the user chooses to download it for analysis. Because it exclusively records data, the Tracking Key and Tracking Key Pro can collect position updates more frequently and consistently and record much more information than their real-time counterparts. This feature is key to some individuals and business people who require detailed travel reports.
Live or real-time GPS tracking systems are merged with cellular data networks in order to provide the user with travel data, as it happens, by remote access. Literally, there is a higher price to be paid for this convenience. Real-time GPS tracking solutions include ongoing monthly fees for the data transfer service. LandAirSea’s Victoria GPS Tracking System is one of few real-time vehicle tracking units with no annual service agreement.
Over time, most consumer electronic products evolve from innovation to common use. This is often accompanied by increased competition, more affordable product pricing and unfortunately, sometimes a disparity of product quality.
The public holds tremendous purchasing power and with that power comes choice. When investing in a new electronic product, whether it is for increased safety, efficiency, convenience, or mere entertainment, the consumer should carefully study all his options.
Source: Reuters , Mail Online
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