Category: Entertainment

Upgrading your home entertainment system

Posted on by Olivia

It you enjoy sitting down in an evening and watching a film or inviting friends and family over for a movie night, then you most probably want to invest in a good entertainment system. When choosing a TV, you need to consider where it will go as often this will impact the options you have of screen size. Once you know where your TV will go, you need to think about the sound system that you may want. You can opt for a full sound system with several speakers and a sub to deliver the higher pitches along with the bass. If you are limited on room, then you may instead choose a sound bar. Some sound bars can deliver a fantastic sound and are even better than full speaker systems, but if you want true surround sound where the sound is delivered all around the room then you may opt for a speaker system.

You can pay anything from £30 upwards of £2200 for a sound bar and even more for a full speaker system which could cost up to £20,000. It is always a good idea to go somewhere where ...
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Choosing the right pc monitor for gaming

Posted on by Olivia

Pc gamers are now few and far between as games consoles such as the Xbox and PlayStation are often the more popular choice. There are some games, especially old games that are only available on the PC but most other games are available on these other platforms now.

Gaming monitors are not only used for PC’s though, but many gamers are also now adding them to their consoles for an enhanced experience.

PC monitors often have a better specification as they usually have a higher refresh rate and a quicker response time than TV’s.

Using a gaming monitor for your games console also means that you can free up the TV for others to watch. This may be useful if you have family members that want to watch the telly.

Small gaming monitors from 22 inch to 27 inch range from about £100-£300 pounds but the larger gaming monitors can cost upwards of £600. You need to check the compatibility of the console to the monitor and decide if you want to use a HDMI lead or a VGA lead. If ...
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Shopping Tips When Buying Electrical Products

Posted on by Sarah
Getting the right electrical products can be a hassle if you do it in inefficient and unnecessary ways. There are some simple things you can do before you even set foot outside, it all comes down to your mind-set before hand. Don't wait to buy electrical products until you have to. Buying electrical products before you have to can take a great weight off of your mind. We rely on our electrical goods a lot more than we realise. So don't wait until you are forced to realise it, as well as having to buy the item you need. Consider what you need and what you love. While there's something to be said for the basic electrical products that we use. But buying items that are simply put, basic, can be stifling and boring. Consider more interesting lighting or more decorative entertainment products when shopping around. It can make the shopping itself more interesting, and the product itself is often more appreciated as a result.
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PC Speakers Or PC Headphones?

Posted on by Sarah
It's becoming very common that people have their entire music collection on their computers. With Wi-Fi and streaming technology easily available, it's a natural transition to do so. But once you've got access to your music, how are you going to get it out of your computer and into your ears? There's two main ways of doing this. Through speakers or headphones, this post looks at the advantages of both. Headphones A big advantage with headphones is that they allow you to discretely listen to what ever you want. This is great in shared living spaces as you wont disturb anyone else. It also allows you to block out music you don't like by playing your own. Speakers Speakers have a big advantage in that its simply better to listen to music on speakers. The array and functionality of sound systems and subwoofers dwarfs that of headphones. Its hard for even the most expensive pair of headphones to compare to even a low-mid range set of PC speakers.  
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Unusual Office Accessories

Posted on by Sarah
Maybe you're restocking the office and you need to get some new equipment. A new office chair, some staplers, the usual office supplies that are required. But maybe it's time to add some unique ornaments into your workspace. Available on officeplayground.com are many new office add-ons that you may never of thought of. Mini Office Bins Shaped like the trash disposal bins that you see on the street. These bins are cute and functional, adding that subtle sense of humour to your desk. Desktop Gargoyle Maybe you are in one of those moods where you just want to get your work done and go home. Well a desktop gargoyle can ward off any unwanted intruders that may disturb you. Hourglass Desk Clock This weird looking clock is edgy. Adding that little something overt to your desk. There are many fun, funky accessories available online. You might spend a lot of time at your desk, why not make it interesting?
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