Archive for March, 2008

Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: Laurie Lindsay.

The surround sound receiver is an important piece of equipment that is more commonly referred to as the AV receiver. AV in this particular instance refers to audio and video. In other words, the receiver receives all this information and then plays traffic cop directing it where it should go. If you purchase an all in one sort of AV receiver you will notice that in addition to conducting traffic this particular tool wears many hats when it comes to effectively running your home theater or surround sound system.

The receiver functions in the capacity of a switch for all audio and visual information that comes into your home theater system. This device takes all the source information and data and literally switches (or translates if you will) that data into pictures and sound. Without something to operate in this capacity it would be impossible to have a home theater system as the information couldn’t be properly filtered and translated into the areas to which it needs to go.

Surround decoding is yet another task that the AV receiver performs with grace. Surround sound is encoded onto the discs that we play in our theater or sound equipment. The most common type of encoding is designed for 5.1 channel surround sound systems such as Dolby Digital or DTS receivers. There are others that exist but the vast majority of DVDs are designed and encoded for the above mentioned 5.1 channel systems.

As if these weren’t enough the AV receiver also works in the capacity of a signal processor. Common signals that are processed by the receiver are the following: THX post-processing, bass management, digital audio decoding, and simulated soundfields. If at all possible, you should really take the effort to find an AV receiver that is THX certified. The requirements to meet the minimal certification standards make a system that meets those standards an excellent investment for your home theater or surround sound needs.

Amplification is yet another of the many tasks performed regularly by your AV receiver. This is an important task to your surround sound and the overall ‘theatrical’ experience of viewing movies on your home theater. You will probably be wise to check with your retailer about how much amplification you actually need in your home theater, as there are many mitigating factors that affect that number such as ceiling height, square footage of the room, flooring material and other things as well. While more power is good in most situations there are times when it is simply too much for your system to handle. This is one reason that many people opt to buy ready-made box kits for their surround sound and home theater needs.

Last but certainly not least, the AV receiver actually works as a tuner for AM/FM radio. Don’t be too shocked and awed by all the jobs that this one little device does, just remember this when you see the sticker price and think to yourself how much more you would pay if you were buying a separate device for each of these functions. We should all be grateful to the person who invented this particular contraption and be glad to pay the price we are paying for the amazing sound that is produced.

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Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: Eric Ha.

The 52-Inch 1080p Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR4 is the ultimate LCD HDTV. If you want the best picture, this LCD HDTV is the one to get. Yes, the Sony KDL-52XBR4 is more expensive than other brands, but you get what you pay for. The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 is the Mercedes of LCD HDTVs.

The Motion Flow 120hz refresh rate helps smooth out sports games and action scenes that has been plaguing LCD TVs with their ghosting effect. Although it’s not a significant difference over previous models, it’s there and it’s working. Every little bit of help is welcomed. If there any blurring, it’s usually a source problem like watching low quality video.

Watching HD content on the 52-Inch Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 1080p LCD HDTV is simply amazing. Colors are true and stand out like no TV has ever done. Everything looks 3D and pops out like you’re looking through a window. Is this even possible without 3D glasses? Side by side with any LCD HDTV out there, the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 takes the cake. The only other LCD HDTV that comes close is the Samsung LNT5271F 52? 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV.

The Samsung does have better blacks, but you can’t even tell. Samsung’s screen is a little reflective to give the picture a look of higher contrast, but the reflection can be annoying especially in a well lit room. The screen on the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 1080p LCD HDTV has no glare at all and works well in a bright room. The backlight adjusts itself accordingly when in bright or dark rooms. The screen does not distract at all and will constantly amaze your family and friends with its awesome picture.

Once you receive the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 1080p LCD HDTV, you should turn off the “vivid” setting and switch to something more comfortable to the eyes especially if you’re watching in standard definition. SD quality video will look bad if you don’t. You should also change the screen from “full” to “wide full” when watching SD to give SD content the best display possible. This will fill up the screen instead of having some blank areas on the left and right of the TV.

DVD’s also look good and sometimes even blu-ray-ish. That’s how good this TV is. The best way to watch movies of course is with a Blu-Ray movie. You can’t buy an HDTV like this and not get a Blu-Ray player or a Playstation 3 (comes with Blu-Ray). If your budget doesn’t allow you to get one yet, DVD is still outstanding with this TV, but you should get Blu-Ray eventually.

If you’re not planning to get a home theater sound system just yet, the built-in sound of the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 1080p LCD HDTV is good enough. It’s better than most LCD TVs out there.

To go along with the beautiful picture that the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 1080p LCD HDTV is capable of producing, the unit itself is beautiful with the floating glass frame. You can also change the bezel to a color that matches your home more if you want to. If you like the piano black finish of the V3000 or XBR3, you can buy the XBR5 model which exactly the same set as the XBR4 except for the piano black finish.

If you want the best looking set out there and price doesn’t matter, the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 1080p LCD HDTV is the one to buy. You won’t regret it because this is as good as it gets for now. Amazon has the best prices around and if they lower the price in 30 days after your purchase, you can contact them and they’ll refund the difference. The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 1080p LCD HDTV is pricey, but that’s because the quality is incomparable.

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Eric Ha is a reviewer for Sony Bravia Reviews at HDTVStyle.com

Digital Camera Best Buys

Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: Laurie Lindsay.

Many people want the convenience of a digital camera, but don’t want to pay a lot of money. Thankfully, there are many great models that you can get for around a hundred dollars. Most of the top rated camera brands offer a value priced model that is affordable for everyone. Here is a look at some digital camera best buys.

Polaroid I733

This compact camera is rated five out of five stars, and is truly a digital camera best buy. It comes in several different colors so you can show a little personality. It has 7 megapixels for great picture clarity. It offers 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. The generous 2.5 color LCD allows you to check your pictures right away. With the macro focus option you can focus on things as close as 6 inches. It has a movie mode and 10 different scene modes. It is PictBridge compatible and offers 16MB of internal memory as well as a SD card slot. This is a great little item for only $100.

Nikon CoolPix L10

Another digital camera best buy is the Nikon CoolPix L10 which gets 4 and a half out of five stars in the consumer reviews. It has a beautiful sleek design and comes in several different colors. It has a decent 5 megapixels, allows 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom. There is a 2 color LCD and it also has face priority auto focus. You can use the macro focus option to focus on objects as near as 5.9 inches. There is a movie mode as well as 15 separate scene modes for customized pictures. The Nikon CoolPix L10 also comes with Nikon’s PictureProject software. This is a great value at only $90.

Samsung S730

The Samsung S730 scores a four out of five stars in consumer reviews. It has 7.2 megapixels for great resolution and comes in pink or black. 3X optical zoom and 5x digital zoom help you get the perfect shot. This digital camera best buy offers a 2.5 color LCD and an advanced shake reduction system for less blur in your pictures. It has an auto focus as well as a macro focus that allows you to focus on items as close as 5 cm. There is a movie mode with sound, as well as 11 different scene modes. There is 16MB of internal memory and a slot for a SD card. This is a great camera for only $100.

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Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: Laurie Lindsay.

Kodak is a trusted name in cameras, and the Kodak Easyshare digital camera line is one of their most popular products. These are great point and shoot cameras that many people really love. The digital camera ratings for the Kodak Easyshare cameras are very good in general. Here are a few of the most popular models.

Kodak Easyshare C613

This is one of the top rated digital cameras that Kodak puts out and is very compact. It has 6.2 megapixels which is a good range for normal camera use. It has 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. It also features a 2.4″ color LCD to view your photos right away. Digital image stabilization reduces hand shake and allows you to get clear shots without blurriness. It has an auto focus feature and a macro focus that allows you to focus on images as close as 5.1 inches. It is compatible with PictBridge as well as ImageLink. The 16 scene modes and the movie mode with sound lets you customize your shots. This top rated digital camera features 16MB of internal memory and is SD card compatible. All this for only $100.

Kodak C813

If you are looking for a Kodak Easyshare digital camera with a few more megapixels, try the Kodak C813. It boasts 8.2 megapixels, 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom. There is a 2.4″ Colro LCD to make taking your pictures easier. It also has digital image stabilization and an auto and macro focus feature. You can focus on objects as close as 5 inches. It is PictBridge and ImageLink savvy for easy printing. There is a movie mode and 16 scene modes. This Kodak Easyshare digital camera has 16MB of internal memory and is compatible with SD cards and MMC cards. This sleek compact digital camera scores four and a half out of five stars and costs around $100.

Kodak Easyshare Z612

Get more for your money with this Kodak Easyshare digital camera with four and a half out of five stars in consumer digital camera reviews. Not only do you get a great full size digital camera, but you also get a G600 printer dock. The Z612 offers 6.1 megapixels. It also allows you 12x optical zoom for perfect distance shots. The image stabilization feature reduces hand shake. It has a 2.5″ color LCD screen and a 10 second self timer for delayed shots. There is 32MB of internal memory and it is SD card compatible. The printer dock prints 4×6, 3×4, 2×3, and miniature photos. It is also PictBridge and ImageLink compatible. This is a great value for only $300.

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Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: Victor Epand.

Wireless microphones are microphones, which are not connected to any cable or wire. The one main advantage with these microphones is that they allow you to move freely, or in other words they allow mobility. Since, they are not attached to any cable they offer a wife range of coverage. These microphones function with the help of an internal antenna system. We will discuss the uses and advantages of these microphones that have brought about changes in the music industry.

Wireless microphones operate like wireless transmitters but combine the function of boundary microphones. They are battery operated and are operated with the help of a base receiver. They have a touch sensitive button enabling speedy operations. These wireless microphones are ideal for live performances like concerts because of its mobility.

They have given a whole new meaning to the music industry as they can produce enhanced audio signals. They are available in different frequencies and the selection of which depends on the area of coverage required. A standard wireless microphone includes a handheld transmitter, a cardiod dynamic and a diversity receiver.

In the recent years, wireless microphones have developed vastly. There are companies that have come up with a headset wireless microphone that provides maximum mobility and reproduction of close proximity signal. These headset wireless devices are comprised of an adjustable headband, super cardiod design capsule and a wireless mini pin connector. This is ideal for concert and live performances, where performers needs to move a lot to deliver their song and performance without having to hold the microphone in hand. They are lightweight and easy to fix. A dance instructor will find this device useful, as they can give instructions and dance at the same time.

There are two types of wireless microphones. There are one-piece units which have an inbuilt transmitter, battery and antenna. The other is a the two-piece unit where there is a separate transmitting unit to which the mic is connected. They are powerful devices as the transmitting range of these microphones have a radius up to 1000 feet.

As you read on, we will provide you with useful points that can assist you when you want to get a wireless microphone. There are a number of factors to consider.

The quality of the sound goes without saying. It is the prime factor in choosing a microphone. Then comes the other factors. The mike should be rugged and reliable in order to hold up to the rigors of nightly live performance and travel. It should be able to handle high-pressure level (SPL). It should be comfortable and easy to hold while performing. If it is a headset wireless microphone, it should be easy to fix. It should have a good resistance to feedback.

Therefore we can say, looking at all the advantages and its fast growing advancement, the development of the wireless microphones has brought changes to the music industry. An artist can perform and move around freely as these microphones do not have a cable to connect to the transmitter, which has limited coverage

About the Author:
Victor Epand is an expert consultant for music gear, speakers, and microphones. You can find the best marketplace for music gear, speakers, and microphones at these 3 sites: music gear, DJ equipment, recording equipment, speakers, subwoofers, and Wireless microphones.

Digital Camera: Its Future

Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: Nicholas Tan.

Basically a digital camera is a deice use to capture pictures without the use of films. Unlike the conventional camera, the digital camera does not rely on mechanical and chemical processes. It has a built in computer and records the images it captures in an electronic form. Having and operating one does not even require the use of electricity.

Since the images that a digital camera captures is in electronic form, it is a language recognized by computers. This language is called pixels, tiny colored dots represented by ones and zeros that make up the picture that you just took. Just like any conventional cameras, a digital camera is furnished with a series of lenses that focus the light and creates the image that you want to capture. The difference here is then; a conventional camera focuses its light on a film while a digital camera focuses the light into a semiconductor device that electronically records the light. Remember the built in computer, it comes in here and breaks this information to digital data resulting to all the features of the digital camera.

Another feature of the digital camera is that it has a sensor that converts light into electrical charges. A charge coupled device or CCD is an image sensor that is found in a digital camera. While other low-end digital camera use complementary metal oxide semiconductor or CMOS as an image device, it can still become better and more famous in the future but most engineers are do not believe that it can replace the CCD for higher-end digital cameras.

A collection of tiny diodes, the CCD gathers electrons when they are struck by photons or the light particles. Each diode or photosite is sensitive to light, meaning that the brighter the light, the number of the electrons gathering will be larger

The price of a digital camera nowadays have been depreciating, one of the main reasons of this is because of the introduction of CMOS image sensors, this is because CMOS sensors are less expensive and are easier to manufacture than CCD sensors. A CCD and CMOS sensor works the same way at first, by converting the light electrical charges into photosites. Simply putting it, is to think that a digital camera works in such a way as thinking that the millions of tiny solar cells, each of which forms a part of the whole image. Both CCD and CMOS do this task using different methods.

When shopping for the best digital camera, take note of these key features.

Image quality. Check the resolution of the camera. The higher the resolution, the more thou will be able to enlarge your picture without the grainy or the out-of-focus effect that we all want to avoid.

Lens. Choose a digital camera with better digital zoom. The digital zoom of the camera will enable you take the pixels from the image sensor and incorporate them to make an image.
Power. Always opt for rechargeable batteries, they can always come in handy, plus you don’t waste as much money on the disposable ones.

Options. So you can brag to your friends how good a photographer or artist you are. Or choose the one that gives options that best cater to your lifestyle, so you won’t ever whine how you never get the right pictures.

Memory. If you’re a photo freak, be sure that you have enough memory in your camera to take all the wacky, freaky, funny and just about any photo you can. Think 512MB if you’re a photo junkie and takes pictures of just about anything.

Computer Interface. Always make sure that it is compatible with your PC, laptop, palmtop or whatever your local picture printer software is, you don’t want to go running around the whole state or the country looking for a computer that’s compatible with your digital camera, wont you?!

Physical. If you are going to be bringing it everywhere, choose a handy and portable digital camera. This way, it won’t always feel as heavy and bulky as those cameras that you see professional photographers are always dragging on their neck. Don’t they ever get tired of that?!

These are just the basic things you have to look for in a digital camera when you buy one. A digital camera is so great that it is quickly replacing all conventional cameras in the market, with all its technology and portability, truly the digital camera is the future of cameras.
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Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: Alden Jerry.

An oven is an enclosed compartment that is used for heating, drying, boiling or baking purposes. It is a commonly found device in the households. Many kinds of ovens are available these days which are full of advanced features. The ovens are also used for industrial purposes. Such devices are called as furnace or industrial ovens.

Ovens are often considered as the largest energy consuming devices in a kitchen. Therefore, the electric kitchen ovens are getting huge popularity in the households since these consume only 40-60% electricity as compared to the other types of ovens. These do not require oil or gas fuels to produce heat. Such devices are available in numerous sizes and designs.

Apart from the kitchen in the house, electric ovens are ideal for the places like supermarkets, shopping malls and the convenience shops as well. These gadgets are equipped with digital timers and controllers to simplify the operating system. Multiple racks are used to store the food items safely. One can also find the large removable trays in such types of ovens. There are many advantages of using electricity based ovens. Some of them are stated below.

* These are energy efficient, so they reduce the maintenance cost.

* These devices are more portable since less ventilation is required for them.

* One does not need to supervise these ovens all the time. These are automatically operated.

* The food nutrients do not get dissolved in the air, as is the case with gas ovens.

The most common ovens have the capacity of 25 litres and they require 1400W power consumption. The 4-step switch system gives more choices to the users. These include off, lower heat, upper heat, upper & lower heat. The automatic temperature controller controls the heat ranging from 1000 to 250 0 which brings the safety system in the device. Some of the other accessories in the oven are baking ray, chromium plated grilling gates and the tongs.

The online portals are the perfect places to purchase electric ovens. These places offer attractive electric oven deals to the customers. All the latest designs and colours of the electric cooking devices are available on these websites. These deals and schemes make the shopping more profitable.

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Alden Jerry is an expert author. Visit to know more abput electric ovens and other kitchen appliances at price comparison shop

Industrial LCD Displays and Their Use

Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: don rev .

LCD actually simply means liquid crystal display. An industrial LCD display monitor is usually used with an industrial computer, but it can also just be used to display video images from just about any video source that currently exist, and is the most common and diverse electronic flat screen technology in use now. The LCD technology has now almost completely replaced the older cathode ray tube technology that we all know and which was used for industrial monitors for many many years. It is interesting to highlight that LCD monitors tend to use only one third to a half of the electricity used by a cathode ray tube monitor, can take up to around 90% less space and are easier on the eyes. So in the end, no wonder why it has replaced the cathode ray tube monitor.

An industrial LCD display monitor uses very similar technology to a LCD screen anyone would buy. The LCD screens were first used on laptops only before the technology improved to be able to make LCD screens available for PCs as well.
Industrial LCD monitors also serves the exact same purpose as LCD monitors for PCs and laptops, which is simply to display the video image that is generated by the computer. However, an industrial LCD monitor differs from the technology on of the one you would have only in that it is much more ruggedly packaged. It is simply mounted in a steel or aluminum frame that allows it to be mounted in an equipment rack.

TFT LCDs which mean thin film transistor LCD, are a variant of normal LCDs and usually give an image that would be of better quality than normal LCD monitors. Those TFT LCDs are usually used in Televisions, flat panel displays or projectors

A feature that is frequently added to an industrial LCD monitor, but is unlikely to be on your desktop monitor, is a touch sensitive screen. This allows the user to interact with the computer program by simply touching the screen, and in some cases completely eliminates the need for a keyboard or even a mouse as an input device.

Industrial LCD monitors are now used everywhere without most people even knowing it. The best example would be with video arcade games. They usually use industrial LCD monitors. Industrial LCD monitors in video arcade games are perhaps the only example were you would really be in front of an industrial LCD monitor.

About the Author:
Don is working for a company specialized in industrial TFT LCD and LCD touch screens. They can also do industrial computer monitors LCD.

Digital Cameras For Kids

Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: Laurie Lindsay.

Do you have a budding shutterbug? There are some great options for kids digital cameras. They range in price depending on how good you want the pictures to be. Many come in your child’s favorite character.

Today kids are becoming fascinated with technology at much younger ages. Even toddlers and preschoolers want a digital camera of their own. Parents may wonder which is the best option for their child or if there is a preschool model that is rugged enough to take the abuse that young children often dish out. There are some great products out there that have great reviews. Here is a look at some of the most popular kids digital cameras.

Go Diego Go Digital Camera

Now kids can go exploring themselves with their very own Go Diego Go camera. It is targeted towards kids 6 years and up and has great sound effects and bilingual phrases. It also has photo editing software so kids can play with their pictures. It has a 1.4″ color LCD and a built in auto flash. It has a light that lets you know when the battery is low and an auto switch off after one minute. The reviews on this camera are middle of the road. It generally got three out of five stars. The price runs around $40.

Bratz Plugged In Digital Camera

This kids digital camera has very good reviews since it gets four out of five stars. It has 3.0 megapixels which is higher than most kids models. It also has a CD Rom with software and a USB cable to transfer images to your computer. It has an SD card slot and also a webcam mode. It has 3 flash settings and a 10 second self timer. The Bratz Plugged In also has a 1.1″ color LCD. It take both still shots and videos. This is a great one for those kids who are more advanced or want more features. It runs about $70.

Disney Pix Micro Digital Camera Featuring Hannah Montana

Hannah Montana is one of the most beloved kids kids shows on right now. Millions of little girls would love to have a Hannah Montana camera. This one has three out of five stars based on user reviews. It has a 1.1″ color LCD display. It holds up to 40 pictures and runs on only 1 AAA battery. It also comes with great software that Hannah Montana fans will love. This kids camera is only $20.

Fisher Price Digital Camera

The Fisher Price Digital Camera is made specifically for preschoolers and kids up to about age 7. It has large handles that are rubber for easy gripping. The tough design makes it hard to break and if kids drop it, it is no big deal. It has a 1.6 color LCD screen so that kids can see the pictures they have taken right away. It has 1.3 megapixels and 8MB of internal memory, enough for about 60 pictures. It also has a slot for an SD card. You can connect it to the computer with the USB cord so that they can share their pictures online. It has an auto flash feature and a wrist band. It also comes in either pink or blue. The reviews on this product are excellent. It runs about $55.

Vtech Kidizoom Camera

This is a great preschool digital camera and the reviews support it. Parents rave that their kids love this camera. It has a connector cable that lets kids use it with the TV or the computer. It also has fun games and movies on it that kids love. It also has a neat editing feature that lets kids do wacky and fun things to their pictures. It has large handles for easy gripping, and a double viewer and LCD screen to make taking pictures a snap. It is a great preschool digital camera that, even though it is new, has already won several awards. The cost for this top rated camera is between $55 and $60.

Both the Vtech and the Fisher Price made to be durable, and both claim to be virtually indestructible. Either one of these cameras would be a great choice for a preschooler who loves to take pictures.

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Choosing a Camera for Your Product

Monday
Mar 31,2008

Author: e-con Systems.

Intended Audience

The Article is intended for product managers who are interested in integrating camera in to their products and are in need of a complete solution starting with lens assembly, choosing the right sensor for their application and finally provide the Linux/Windows CE/Windows Mobile drivers with appropriate applications.

Choosing the camera and the software

One of the most frequent questions we receive is how do I choose the right camera. By camera we mean the right CMOS sensor with the right lens assembly. Here are the questions the product manager should ask before choosing the camera

* Do I require a fixed focus or an auto focus camera?

* Does my application need capture at very close distances like 10cm or do I need to capture pictures beyond 20m? How far is my target object from the camera?

* What is the resolution I need to support my application?

* Do I need an OS to use the camera? If yes, what OS should I use?

* Is my environment noisy?

* What type of sensor do I need?

* What is the ambient lighting condition for my application? What is the performance level expected in low-light condition?

* If my application requires video capture, what is the capture rate required at the desired capture resolution?

* If my application requires preview, what is the preview resolution required and preview fps (frames per second) required? How much processing is required after capture of each frame?

* How can I interface e-CAM with my target board? What are the requirements on power supply, clock and interfacing?

Let’s take an example here. If the need of the customer is to capture data from a visiting card then the camera needs to have a fixed focal length and that needs to be less than 10cm. By fixed focal length, the distance between the camera and the object of focus is fixed with 30-40% variance in distance. Also a VGA resolution is good enough for this type of application since the capture area is very small. The application here such as scanning the visiting card and getting the data out of it would involve programming in a high level language and would use many commonly available libraries that run on top of an OS like Windows/Linux. Hence a need of an OS becomes necessary. If the environment is noisy then it is important to choose a sensor that has a high S/N ratio. Finally applications like this need a black and white sensor

Another example would be if the customer wants to capture pictures at variable distances from the camera. This would mean the customer needs an auto focus camera and if the customer needs to capture Video and save it or would want to give an application interface for the end user to develop applications using the camera, it would become mandatory to go for a standard interface like Microsoft Direct show or Video for Linux.

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This Article would serve as a reference to customers interested in using e-con’s e-CAM solution or use its Windows CE/Linux/Windows Mobile* sol

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e-con Systems specializes in providing end-end product engineering services in embedded domain. This involves various stages such as converting the customer’s concept of the product in to detailed requirement specification to manufacturing the final end product and shipping it back to the customer.