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While some people prefer to pack light when moving to a different country, some like to bring some precious things along—such as a TV. Note, however, that if you decide to lug along your beloved flat screen TV to another continent, you might be disappointed to find that it doesn’t work. This is because countries are either optimized for PAL or NTSC format. If you find yourself in a country that carries the NTSC video format, then you need a PAL to NTSC converter . PAL to NTSC Converters make it easy for you to watch the local channels through your PAL television, so there is no need to purchase another costly TV set. PAL (or Phase Alternation by Line) and NTSC (or National Television System Committee) are both color-encoding systems that affect the visual content quality when shown on analog and HDTV televisions. PAL is the more common format in most parts of Western Europe, Africa, India, Australia, and China. If you buy a television set in these countries and bring it back home to t...

When portable DVD players were invented by Panasonic in 1998, people could not get enough of it—and it made its way to millions of homes and cars. Back when Netflix wasn’t around and mobile phones couldn’t play movies, portable DVD players were the height of technology. Nowadays, people use their mobile devices for entertainment, but portable DVD players are still very much relevant and alive. If you still don’t have one at home or in your car, then it is never too late. Here are a few common uses for region-free portable DVD players: •    Endless Options Portable DVD players tend to only function on either PAL or NTSC format, but region-free players are now capable of playing both formats to give its users unlimited viewing options. If you frequently travel and worry that your gadget may not work in the next country you are going to, region-free gadgets and appliances are heaven-sent. Whether you bought a PAL format DVD from Thailand or China or an NTSC format DVD from...

Whether you bake as a hobby or are a full-time professional baker, you can count on 220 volt Kitchenaid mixers. After all, this is one of the most trusted brands in the cooking and baking industry. When it comes to choosing the perfect 220 volt Kitchenaid mixer for you, there are a few factors you need to consider: •    Handheld or with bowl and stand? In most cases, it is best to have both types of mixers since each of serves multiple purposes. But if you cannot afford to buy two mixers then you have to determine which one will work best for you. Some people prefer hand mixers because they are portable and can be used practically anywhere as long as you have a nearby plug or an extension cord. Others prefer a mixer that is attached to a heavy, durable stand and comes with its own bowl as it prevents accidents and spillage. This type of mixer can also be left to churn and whip on its own. If you often multitask, then a mixer with a stand could be useful since it require...