A home theater system is the crowning jewel for most households. It’s basically putting a cinema-grade entertainment center in your living room. Moreover, with today’s TV and audio technology, the experience becomes more immersive. Nevertheless, installing an optimum system for your home is a daunting task. As the endeavor will cost a lot of money, getting it right in the first place is paramount. You don’t want a television too big or speakers that you can’t figure out. One thing you must consider is space. Knowing how much room you have will greatly help you in choosing the perfect equipment of your home theater system. 1. Television It’s not about what you can see; it’s what size your space can accommodate. Today’s lows to mid-models produce stunningly detailed results
View moreChoosing the perfect wedding gift can be difficult. There’s much to consider and with the numerous options available, selecting can be a proven challenge. When buying gifts for the newlyweds, keep in mind that the couple is about to start fresh. With this in mind, kitchenware seems to be the best option. Kitchen items are a necessity and remain among the most popular wedding gifts. Small Appliances Newlyweds will need new appliances for their kitchen. When picking out appliances, consider what the couple likes. If both husband and wife are coffee lovers, a gourmet coffee maker is the ideal gift. For couples who enjoy throwing parties, fondue pots, chocolate fountains and martini shakers would help them host a delicious festival in their home. Kitchen basics such as toasters, microwaves
View moreKorean technological conglomerate Samsung has been on the forefront of mobile innovation for a few years now. Employing Google’s mobile software Android, they collaborate in creating simple but beautiful interfaces on all of Samsung’s smartphones. Released alongside the S5, the Galaxy Note 4 is becoming the cornerstone of mobile technology. The S5 was prized for its water and dust-proof properties, but the Note 4 defines the quintessential smartphone and meets every function, efficiency and design need. 1. Unmatched Screen and Display When other mobile companies were racing to create a small, uber-packed phones, little did they know that the industry will revert to the “big is better” tradition. The Note 4’s 5.7” screen is one of the biggest in the market that you can still hold firm and
View moreWe see a new smartphone hit the shelves almost every month. Given how many new phones make the headlines each year, it has become quite confusing to find the right gadget. Fortunately, you can make the whole shopping experience easier. As long as you observe these five criteria, you’ll surely find the perfect phone for you. Fast Processor Processing power is number one. Just like a laptop or a desktop, the last thing you want is a phone that hangs or lags. For good measure, get a phone with a fast quadcore processor. This would work great for basic functions, as well as some heavy usage. Octacore processors are okay, but at the moment, there really isn’t that much need for this many cores. After all, only a few
View moreTorn between HDTV and Smart TV? Here are the basic features to help buyers. HDTV High-definition television has been around since 1998. Its selling feature back then was the size, superior resolution and digital surround sound. Previous TV versions cannot maximize the widescreen format for films. HDTV seamlessly accommodates this viewing experience that makes it the number one must-have of any movie buff that has a dedicated entertainment room. Yes, the screen can be as big as 150 inches and must be allocated a room of its own for better viewing. HDTV can be classified into a few categories according to slightly different features: Direct-view uses a cathode-ray-tube (CRT) and a scanning electronic gun that paints the image on a phosphor-coated screen. Plasma uses plasma or gas with the atoms
View moreIf there is an appliance that every home in the Philippines commonly has, it’s probably a television. Over the years, this technology has seen many changes and developments. From box types to flat screens, TV sets have been around houses for quite a long time now. The latest addition to the family is the smart TV. Unanimously the best development so far of this technology, smart TVs function both as the standard television and a smartphone. Although you can’t make calls through this appliance, it works like a mobile gadget. It gives you access to the Internet and many apps; browse several websites; and watch streaming videos. Like computers, smart TVs connect to the Internet either directly through wired Ethernet or a built-in Wi-Fi connection. Smart TVs
View moreAir conditioners are the candies of the appliance world; they all essentially do the same thing, but there are so many different types and features that anyone’s head will start spinning counting them all. It’s not the manufacturers fault, though. They are simply trying to fill the needs of different kinds of people, and that includes accounting for every situation possible. The question, then, becomes this: “which air conditioner did the manufacturers build when they were thinking of me?” There are several things manufacturers take into account when designing and building an air conditioner. Some units prioritize certain aspects over others, and knowing which aspects apply to the needs of the home is the key to finding the perfect air conditioner. These aspects include safety, energy
View moreThere are a few appliances like air conditioners that last generations. As the country experiences humid weather for most of the year, most homeowners to install at least one unit to cool off their hot afternoons. Air conditioners have been around for decades, and different developments have already been made to make this technology better. Today, there are more types of it such as window, split, and centralized. More than its form, there is a bigger difference between old and new units. Better Energy and Cost Efficiency Newer units use 30% to 50% less energy to provide the same level of cooling compared to older ones manufactured before 2000. If you are using the same air conditioning unit that your family has been using when you were still
View moreHome appliances do wear out and need some replacing after their lifespan ends, but a little care can keep them longer than you expect. Well-maintained high quality appliances actually use less energy, need fewer repairs, and last much longer. You can make small steps to extend the life of appliances by a few months—or even a year. Here are some ways to make your appliances work better and, hopefully, longer: Refrigerator (Average Lifespan: 13 Years) The refrigerator’s gaskets or the rubber strip seal between the door and the fridge keep the cool air inside. Make sure these rubbers stay elastic—simply wipe them clean from dust, crumbs, and spills, and then coat them with a thin film of petroleum jelly. Clean the refrigerator coils behind, too. Dust and dirt around them
View moreFilipinos simply love food. The country is home to many unique recipes that are in restaurants across the globe. Cooking has long been part of the local culture. While cooking used to take a lot of time, from preparation to the process itself, you can now have your favorite dish in a matter of minutes. This is possible thanks to the development of modern technologies. Kitchen appliances help make cooking better, and there are a few that just stand out from the rest. Refrigerator and Freezer Refrigerators probably top all appliances needed in the kitchen for majority if homeowners. It is the most suitable and easiest device to use in keeping food fresh. here at Anson’s, We offer a range of quality refrigerators and freezers from renowned
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