WHAT TO DO WHEN SHOPPING FOR ELECTRONIC ITEMS
DIGITAL CAMERAS When shopping for this purpose be sure to check for:
SIZE AND WEIGHT: Remember, most of the time, you will have to lift and carry them around.
PICTURE QUALITY: The device's ability to translate data in order to accurately represent the recorded image.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD): Panel to review pictures and to adjust the device's settings.
ZOOM CAPABILITY: This is important in order to capture as much detail when taking pictures at a distance.
WATERMARK ABILITY: With this function you are able to add date, time, text or sound to your pictures.
BATTERY USAGE: Colour displays and zoom motors can quickly drain batteries. For best results, use metal hybrid rechargeable batteries.
HOME VIDEO AND AUDIO This category of electronics items comprises your plasma TVs, DVD/VCR players, Digital Video Recorders and satellite receivers. When purchasing these items be sure to pay special attentions to: · Ease of Use · Clarity of picture and sound produced · Locations in the home where equipment will be set up to determine wiring needs and suitability based on acoustics and lighting · Installation costs · Compatibility of items which will be interconnected/connected · Outlets for interconnectivity · Energy efficiency
Information provided by the Consumer Affairs Commission