Recently, dozing off in front of the TV is becoming just another past time. As Internet-connected television - or smart TV - starts to move into Canadian living rooms, viewers are able to connect to the web when regular TV is also functionable as well. The experience of the TV is now transferring from the "laid back" experience, to the "active/sit up" experience, of a personal computer. With smart TV sets, users are able to access movie services such as Netflix, games, news, and weather. Also Facebook and Twitter are accessable, all by the click of a remote. Smart TVs are attracting a small percent of the TV market but are quickly increasing, having taken over 11% of the TV market as of last November. This incredible device is being to take over the TV market and will eventually occupy it fully. Currently, there are several list prices for this device ranging from 400-2000+ depending on TV size and definition. My Opinion
After taking this product under my close eye, I have come to a conclusion that this is an incredibly versatile, yet simple, invention. At first i believed that it would be too annoying to use, usually TV has been a more laid back experience but now that TV is supposed to make the user more involved creating access to the Internet and TV. Slowly this idea has grown on me. If i had the chance to purchase a unit, I totally would. Creating an active TV experience is a huge upgrade to the laid back experience, and will get the world more involved and will be using the TV for almost an activity. Including the Internet with TV is a tremendous idea, involving both worlds, Internet and TV with each other, creating the ultimate experience. Overall, this product is a huge upgrade to technology and already has begun to take over the TV market, and will soon be the only type of TV on the market.
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Nintendo has revealed on Wednesday that the Nintendo 3DS will be released on March 27th to Canada and the United States. This is an upgrade the the Nintendo DS, which has sold nearly 150million units worldwide in the past 7 years. This "toy" of technology was first unveiled during last year's Electronic Entertainment Exposition. Aside from the normal DS functions the two-screened system delivers an adjustable 3-D effect on its upper display. This system is very unique because unlike normal 3-D technology you do not have to wear 3-D glasses to see the 3-D images! The launch price is currently going to be set at $250, making it the most expensive portable gaming system ever released. New hardware features added to this device include advanced processors capable of rendering more sophisticated graphics then the past Nintendo Handholds. Secondly they have included a new circular control nub that will provide players with a more exacting interface then the normal d-pads. Lastly they have included a motion sensor allowing the user to be able to tilt the 3DS to use your game.