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We live in the world of continuing advancement, a world full of technological advancements. Technologies like cars, laptops, cell-phones, cameras, observation systems, mobile audio, Televisions, Digital media, tech accessories, name it. We’ve been relying all of these…

Technology can be considered both a blessing and a curse, depending on whom you ask. It is a blessing for the vast majority of humans since it does make us more reliable and efficient to do whatever it is that we have to do at a faster pace than norm. We can communicate with our friends and family anywhere around the globe through the use of cell phones and/or email. We can travel by the use of car, airplane, trains, and ships. Students and non-students alike can research all the information needed to complete their schoolwork or variable projects on the Internet. These are just some of the mere examples of what technology has done for us today. It’s the advancement and innovations that intrigues us. What a blessing!

Most of us see technology as an advancement to enhance our future; others beg to differ. As with everything in life, there is always a positive and a negative side. In particular, I honestly think that technology has impaired or affected our kids education, back in the older days we did not have much in terms of technology and a TV set was considered the “in thing”. Alternative fun was reading or playing outside, now everyone seems disengaged from themselves and society because of the constant attachment to devices like computers (Chat) and Multimedia cell-phones (Messenger). No one bothers to make the effort to communicate in person or face-to-face anymore, society is now devoid of human interaction and emotions and if something is not done about it soon, we may as well consider ourselves meaningless robots. There is no escaping technology and what it entails, it is here to stay and the only thing one can do is to embrace it, or not. Its quite interesting who embraces and who doesnt. I find that the baby boomers are somewhat hesitant to embrace something simple as a computer but they will buy the nicest and fastest cars that are fully equipped with all sorts of gadgets short of a rocket launcher.

It is also a curse for us. Why? Because students are mainly addicted to the use of Internet and the various social networking sites and online games, they tend to focus more on the Internet games than studying or completing their lessons. Additionally, their eyes could be damaged from the constant glare of screens or monitors from staring at them for extended periods. Technology could also harm the environment, like the improper disposal of used and expired tech devices such as computer CRT monitors and TV sets. Where the economy is concerned, it does take away jobs, how helpful is it to know that you as an employee, have now been replaced by a robot or some form of technological machinery in the state that the worldwide economy is in? And of course, I could go on and on.

As a conclusion: Technology can be considered both a blessing and curse. How about you, what’s your opinion? Do you think technology is a blessing or a curse?

It’s important to note that satellite has been less successful in carrying local channels than the traditional cable system has. This shows some distinction between presenting local signals on a national satellite platform versus a local cable television system.

A normal cable tv provider simply collects over-the-air transmission signals from the surrounding area and broadcasts those signals to its subscribers. Therefore, a cable TV system usually retransmits ten to fifteen transmission signals at a time. DirecTV should retransmit more local channels from a single satellite constellation; the satellite works like the cable TV transmission office. Now-a-days, simultaneously, DirecTV retransmits the signals of more than 1000 local channels. This needs a massive quantity of capacity and this has been the most important engineering challenge DirecTV has faced over the past couple of years.

DirecTV came across this challenge by utilizing the spot-beam technology. First, DirecTV has launched spot-beam satellites that produced extra capability by reusing spectrum in various geographic areas. The CONUS-beam satellites have a single, multi-frequency footprint that focuses the complete area of the United States. At the same time as CONUS satellites are exceptional for retransmitting national programming, employing those satellites to retransmit local transmission programming is a very extravagant use of spectrum. Obviously, if one was trying to retransmit local channels in all markets all over the country through CONUS satellites, the capability on the satellites would rapidly be drained leaving petite, if any space for national cable programming. In contrast with the CONUS-beam satellites, spot-beam satellites are good enough for the retransmission of local transmission signals. This is possible, because, instead of looking the complete United States with a more number of transponders, the spot-beam satellites cover multiple, separate areas, each with only one or two transponders. Thus, the spot-beam satellites allow the geographic reuse of satellite frequencies. By looking separate and non-overlapping geographic areas, the spot-beams of the satellites can achieve much the same thing.

Secondly, the other technology employed to boost the capacity is compression, which is a technique for mathematically manipulating data to get rid of superfluous and unnecessary bits. During the early 1990s, the compression rates were approximately 5:1. However, now-a-days, for SD TV signals, the compression rates are normally between 11:1 and 12:1, and further developments are going on. DirecTV satellites possess a spot beam accompanying two transponders covering the area close to Washington, DC. By 12:1 compression, the retransmission of all the 12 analog broadcast stations of Washington in SD format can be achieved at the same time leaving extra capacity to carry the local signals in the other markets covered by the same spot beam. However, if DirecTV does not use compression for transmission, it would require a complete transponder to every station.

The capacity of a satellite operator to retransmit the local transmission signals in a specific market is not depends on how many transponders the satellite operator employs; however, it is important that how many transponders are obtainable in the spot beam covering that market. It is also essential that how much the satellite operator is proficient to compress the transmission signal at the same time maintaining the quality of the signal.

DTH Set Top Box: Homecoming of a New Technology

Industry experts were always of the viewpoint that DTH set top box had a long way to go in the Indian market. Initially, there were a few hiccups with the acceptance of the technology. Later, with growing awareness of the benefits of DTH set top box, the demand for the same saw an upscaling. Today, market players are striving to capture bulk of the market share. Videocon d2h is one such company that has come up with some fantastic products and deals of DTH set top box in India. Here is a list of some of them in more detail.

Videocon d2h Satellite Box: This DTH set top box comes for Rs 1390. It is also accompanied with a universal remote that can operate TV as well as the satellite box. The users can enjoy the luxury of watching TV while playing games- simultaneously. Moreover, viewers can also enjoy 3 months of New Diamond pack or 4 months of New Gold Sports Pack at the same price. Active services on offer include; Active state, channel, direct games and direct puzzles. The DTH set top box also offers a multi lingual channel guide for a better viewing experience.

Satellite DVD 5004: The best part of this Box is that users no longer need a separate DTH set top box. This satellite DVD model also comes with a multimedia card slot and a USB port for a broadened application zone. Smart power control feature and Co-axial Digital Audio Output ensures a brilliant digital sound quality. The cost price stands at Rs 2690. The users can also enjoy 1 month of New Diamond Pack at the same price.

Satellite DVD 5005: The DTH set top box comes with all the above mentioned features plus an added multimedia zone. DVD / MP3 / VCD / SVCD / ACD / KODAK are all enabled with this satellite DVD.

Increasing consumer interest can only harness the demand for DTH set top box in India. Better technological advancements can be expected in the days to come.

iPods, iPads, Blackberries, DVRs, Kindles and more all fascinating forms of technology.

As the technology era continues to explode, there’s something interesting that’s exploding with it. Stress.

With the increase of technology, there was supposed to be an increase in the ease of which we are able to live our daily lives. Yet, instead of making our lives easier and less stressful, we find ourselves in bondage to stress from technology.

Easier or More Stressful?
Everywhere you go, people are glued to technology like what is now called the Crackberry. Life is getting busier and people are more stressed out than ever before.

While technology is able to make our lives easier, the misuse of technology is what’s causing stress. For example, high speed internet helps you to obtain important information is seconds. Yet, getting sucked into spending hours on the computer in the black hole of the internet leads to stress from technology that is steadily increasing.

In spite of the risk of finding yourself stressed from abuse of technology, you need not return to the ice age. There are things that can be done to keep technology from ruling your life.

Symptoms of Stress from Technology
Yes, it’s easy to get sucked in to spending endless hours wrapping yourself in technology. Surfing the web, chatting it up for hours on Twitter or Facebook, and watching one YouTube video after another are examples.

This overuse of technology can cause problems like headaches, eye problems, and sleep deprivation. These physical symptoms lead to a backlog of responsibilities, a breakdown of family relationships and poor performance on the job.

So how do you fix it so that technology isn’t ruling your life?

Determine what’s best for your life
Just because the latest technological gadget is made available for sale, doesn’t mean you have to buy it. What works for one person’s life doesn’t mean it will work for yours.

One family may find having a DVR indispensable because they can more readily control what their children are watching on television. In another case, a single male may find having a DVR enabling him to become a couch potato.

Some people’s lives are made easier with iPhones. Others find that this latest form of telephone technology causes them undue stress. So, before investing in the latest and greatest new technology, determine if it will fit in with your lifestyle and if it will make your life easier or more complex.

Set some boundaries
Simply, establish time limits when using technology. Kitchen timers work very well for reminding you when to get off the computer, the TV or the high tech game system.

Let’s say you set a time of one hour on the computer or television. Stick to it. Once that timer goes off, shut everything down so you won’t be tempted to overspend your time.

Establish Technology-Free Areas
There should be specific places in your home where you are completely disconnected from technology like the bathroom and the dinner table.

In addition, disconnecting from technology in certain areas in your home, establish certain times where technology is to be out of commission. Perhaps you could designate an hour before bed where you just read (an actual book that’s NOT online) or play cards.

Whatever your desired time of the day, establishing boundaries around the use of technology will allow you to relax and unwind. Consciously disengaging also helps you to foster stronger bonds with your friends and family, while reducing your stress levels.

Technology can be the source of some of your greatest assistance or the source of your biggest stress. Find the right path to using technology wisely and you won’t find yourself battling stress from technology.

Want to be coddled with the terrific DISH Network technology? Switch on to DISH Network that will bring you all the pleasures of watching TV within the comforts of your own living room. The superb technology of DISH Network helps you to enjoy every variety of entertainment from different corners of the world. So if you get hold of DISH Networks HD Receivers, DVR Receivers, Standard DISH Network Receivers, Remotes & Accessories, DISH Network TV Everywhere and DISH Network Google TV, you can relish a wide array of on-demand movies, intercontinental news, celeb talks shows and lots more.

DISH Network DVR

You can make use of DISH Networks DVR to satiate your crave for television entertainment in the most comfy style. By virtue of ViP 922 Sling Loaded DVR, you can connect to two televisions, one out of which is in High Definition (HD) mode and another is in Standard Definition (SD) mode.

DISH Network also gives you the privilege to watch television everywhere you go with the help of built-in Sling technology and get your programming on the computer or mobile device. Through the DVR facility of DISH Network TV, you can enjoy one show while recording another at the same time. You can also record up to two shows while watching a pre-recorded version all at the same time. DISH Network provides you the chance to record more of what you love to watch with a 1 TB hard drive, which is the largest in US television industry.

DISH Network Standard Definition Receivers

Now lets take into consideration DISH Networks Standard Definition Receivers. DISH Network TV also presents before its patrons receivers for standard definition (SD) programs where you can opt for a receiver sustaining one or two TVs, both with elegant designs.

Remotes and Accessories of DISH Network

Get hold of DISH Network TV remotes and accessories and manage your DISH TV DVR from the ease of your own space.

DISH Network TV Everywhere

If you avail DISH Network TV Everywhere, you can have the opportunity to enjoy the same TV you watch at home also while travelling or carrying out several other activities. DISH Network provides you the access to all your preferred DISH Network channels and let you savor all kinds of DISH Network TV entertainment on your DISH Network DVR. Thus with DISH Networks DVR, you can enjoy whatever you want at your fingertips with DVR facility of DISH TV. You can relish local news, enlivening sports events and your most sought after TV shows on your PC and also on your mobile devices.

DISH Network Google TV

Just stay tuned to DISH Network Google TV that combines the power of Google search and the award-winning technology of DISH Network, to enjoy the very best of television entertainment with the very best of web. The limitless content of Internet on DISH Network Google TV gives you access to myriad top-notch content to add zing to your entertainment need.

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DISH Network presents an incredible technology that facilitates its clients to grab the best of television entertainment whenever they like. You can select from any of the extraordinary DISH Network packages and get yourself invigorated with its advanced technology. What more, you have got high quality DISH Network receivers to bring crystal-clear picture and sound output in your television.