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Only in Tokyo, Part 19: HD TV and Free Wi-Fi in the Hotel
Vincent Alzieu
May 24, 2010 9:30 AM
May 24, 2010 9:30 AM
The TVs you typically find in hotel rooms in the Europe are not exactly known for being the latest cutting-edge models!
To cut costs, hotels usually pick TN-panel TVs from a brand you've never even heard of. They're rarely Full HD, have strange resolutions and are usually bombarded with all kinds of inputs. Add to that massive, low-rate interpolation, colours that aren't set up properly and tight viewing angles and ... need I continue?
In my hotel in Tokyo, I was thrilled to see a Full HD TV, properly set up and complete with HD channels!
Plus, Wi-Fi access in most hotels is generally completely free. And when that's not available, there's a fast (currently 1 Gbps) and low-priced Ethernet connection.
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To cut costs, hotels usually pick TN-panel TVs from a brand you've never even heard of. They're rarely Full HD, have strange resolutions and are usually bombarded with all kinds of inputs. Add to that massive, low-rate interpolation, colours that aren't set up properly and tight viewing angles and ... need I continue?
In my hotel in Tokyo, I was thrilled to see a Full HD TV, properly set up and complete with HD channels!
Plus, Wi-Fi access in most hotels is generally completely free. And when that's not available, there's a fast (currently 1 Gbps) and low-priced Ethernet connection.
> Only in Tokyo, Part 18: Manga Geek Heaven
> Buyer's Guides: Our Pick of The Best Products
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