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Why LED Backlit TV?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:24:50 -0500

LCD TV and computer monitor images require backlighting. Traditional LCD displays use cold cathode or compact florescent lighting (CCFL). This is basically white florescent lighting behind the LCD panel image. LED backlighting replaces florescent lighting and involves a full array of LEDs behind the LCD panel image. LED backlighting has some advantages over CCFL backlighting. A screen image, whether moving or static can vary in color, brightness and intensity. Sections of the image having these different properties can be specifically backlit in those areas of the screen in the local color to enhance these characteristics giving a truer vibrant color gamut and contrast. Black image color would have little or no backlighting with LEDs turned off giving a richer black as there is no light escaping through the LCD in that area of the screen. The combination of these factors give a remarkably bright, sharp image even in well lit rooms. LED backlighting can be adjusted, brightened or dimmed, to the lighting ambiance of a room environment. With some tweaking full LED backlighting arguably rivals the picture quality of a plasma TV with the added benefit of image brightness for well lit rooms. **End Summary** Topics: led backlit tv]]> led backlighting]]> led tv]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> For more information on display technologies and finding the right TV or monitor CLICK: LED Backlit TV

FHA Home Loan - What Is It - Really?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:57:44 -0400

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home loans are a great option for many homebuyers and homeowners looking to purchase or refinance. FHA home loans are specifically useful to borrowers who cannot make a big down payment, who want low monthly payments, whose credit is not great and qualifying for a conventional loan is difficult for them. Congress created the FHA in 1934 and it became part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 1965. The FHA is not a lender. The FHA is the largest insurer of mortgages in the world. Lenders are insured by the FHA against losses as a result of a homeowner defaulting on their mortgage loan. It insures single and multifamily homes including manufactured homes and hospitals. The FHA is the only government agency that does not cost the taxpayers anything operating entirely from the proceeds from its mortgage insurance which is initially part of the mortgage payment. This program allows a first time home buyer, who might otherwise not qualify for a home loan to obtain one because the risk is removed from the lender by FHA who insures the loan. **End Summary** Topics: fha loan]]> fha home loan]]> fha]]> refinance]]> home loan]]> mortgage]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Contact an FHA Loan Specialist today to see how an FHA Loan can work for YOU. http://www.tmfinancialsolutions.com/?page=services