Archive for October 25th, 2009
BMW 5-series Gran Turismo
The 5-GT series, but you can either open the bottom of the tailgate or the whole tailgate itself. Opening the bottom of a vertical opening in the rear opening of the whole creates a classic opening tailgate. The idea behind the tailgate is that it will improve the saloon, like protecting properties of the car and the passengers in a stream of cold air outside or power. Anyway, finally, he actually says is more weight to the already heavy machine.
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4- or 5-passenger, 5-door wagon
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $60,000
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-six, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 182 cu in, 2979cc
Power (SAE net): 300 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 300 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manumatic shifting
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 120.7 in Length: 196.8 in Width: 74.8 in Height: 61.4 in
Curb weight (C/D est): 4700 lb
PERFORMANCE (MFR’S EST):
Zero to 62 mph: 6.3 sec
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
Apple imac
Apple has kept the basic design of the iMac, which looks like a stand-alone monitor but has a powerful computer built in. But the new models have larger, wider screens that have been re-sized to match up with high-definition video. The $1,199 base model has a 21.5″ screen, compared to the old 20″ screen, and has 17% higher resolution. The highest-priced models, at $1,699 and $1,999, have huge 27″ screens, versus 24 inches for the older models, and they have a 60% increase in resolution. The $1,199 base iMac has 4 gigabytes of memory, double the amount in the prior base model, and a 500 gigabyte hard disk, up from 320 gigabytes. The costlier editions have a one terabyte hard disk, which is roughly 1,000 gigabytes. The top model has a more powerful graphics card and a heavy-duty processor.
All the iMacs now have slots for SD flash memory cards, and the large-screen models can act as external monitors. In my tests, using a 27″ model, the machine was fast and the screen was brilliant at displaying hi-res photos and high-definition video. Its width allowed me to treat it like two monitors, with, say a Microsoft Word document on the left and a Web page on the right. One downside: the $1,499 model now has a smaller screen—21.5″ versus 24″—though it has a larger hard disk and better graphics card.
Notable additions with this update are the stylish new multi-touch Magic Mouse and a slim, wireless keyboard; both come bundled with the iMac. And the new edgeless, LED-backlit screen with 2,560×1,440-pixel native resolution is simply jaw-dropping for viewing high-definition video. Simply put: We’ve seen a ton of them, and no other current all-in-one offers a screen that looks this good. In fact, to get a similar resolution on any desktop-computer display, you’d have to step up to a 30-inch monitor, which would set you back $1,000 or more for the display alone.
Denon AV Receiver
Posted by admin in Amplifiers, Av receives on October 25, 2009
Denon AVR1910 7.1-Channel Multi-Zone Home Theater Receiver with 1080p
AVR-1910 is packed with technology and features making it the clear choice for value oriented consumers looking for exceptional performance. Each of its 7-amplifier channels produce 90 watts of power, delivering detail and dynamics to music and movie soundtracks. They can be configured for 7.1 channel surround sound, or drive a 5.1 channel system in the main room and power a pair of speakers in a second “zone”. It’s equipped with 1080p compatible HDMI 1.3a Repeating technology, delivering both audio and video to your HDTV with single HDMI cable. This HDMI connectivity supports the latest generation surround sound formats available on Blu-ray disc, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR. Also included is Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels that expands front soundstage. The AVR1910 boast a number of Audyssey technologies. Advanced Audyssey MultEQ analyzes a speaker systems interaction with room acoustics, and then delivers custom tailored correction processing to optimize clarity and tonal balance throughout the listening space. Audyssey Dynamic Volume is an automatic volume-leveling system that tracks audio dynamics to eliminate the irritating volume swings between TV shows and commercials. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is also on board to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance at low volume listening levels. In addition to enhanced HDMI 1.3a repeating (4 in, 1 out), the AVR1910 is the least expensive receiver in the Denon lineup to feature 1080p i/p conversion, analog to HDMI upscaling and HDMI to HDMI scaling. Video conversion is accomplished using a premium Anchor Bay Technologies 1030 chip set featuring 10-bit processing. The AVR1910 also features component video switching (2 in, 1 out), seven analog inputs, and multi-zone (2)/multi-source (2) capability. A front-panel audio/video input allows quick and easy connection of camcorders and game systems.
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