Samsung booth at SID 2009

SID 2009 is officially underway and it gives electronics companies the chance to show off all their new display gizmos. We have heard some reports from the Samsung booth and some of the display units they have revealed so far. Read more

Panasonic VIERA HDTV’s - 2009 lineup and prices announced

Panasonic has just issued a press release giving out information and pricing details about their 2009 lineup of VIERA HDTV systems. They also give details on VIERA CAST, a premium feature which allows access to HD movie rentals via Amazon Video-on-Demand. Read more

Samsung 50-inch OLED TV may be at CES 2009

Samsung may be preparing to demonstrate a 50inch OLED TV at the CES show in January according to Samsungs VP, HS Kim. Read more

Samsung LN52A580 1080p 52-inch HDTV Black Friday Deal

Now if you want an amazing deal on Black Friday then Best Buy has the Samsung LN52A580 1080p 52-inch LCD HDTV for just $1,499.99, which saves you a staggering $899.99. Read more

Vizio expands with 55-inch 1080p XVT HDTV and Wireless Subwoofer

Looks like Vizio are trying to please the masses with its brand new products; yes they have just introduced new products like a new 55-inch 1080p XVT HDTV, Wireless Subwoofer and a High Definition Sound Bar plus a few more. Read more

TiVo Getting Netflix Watch Instantly

TiVo Inc. has announced that they are to team up with Netflix, Inc., this coming together will only help to benefit the consumer. TiVo, the world leader in television services for digital video recorders and Netflix, the world’s largest online movie rental service, are sure to do wonders with each other. Read more

Sharp AQUOS LC-65XS1U-S & LC-52XS1U-S HDTV pricing

Sharp launched their new slim XS-series televisions in Japan on Tuesday just gone, and they have now disclosed the pricing for both the Sharp AQUOS LC-65XS1U-S & LC-52XS1U-S HDTV.

The 65 Inch LC-65XS1U-S costs ¥1.28 million (US$12,225) and the 52 Inch LC-52XS1U-S will cost ¥980,000. Pricing for these TV’s in Read more

Sony wireless, battery-powered OLED TV unveiled

How do you fancy a battery-powered wireless XEL-1 from Sony? Well, Sony not so long ago unveiled their OLED TV which is completely cordless; it has the same ultrathin chassis as used in their former 11-inch model.

The integrated HDTV tuner bulks up the Sony OLED TV, but, it seems that if you want it wall mounted, your viewing would be more comfortable if were on the shorter, smaller side as the size is pretty ridiculous if you live in a large property and over 6 foot tall.

We don’t know much more about the specifications of the Sony OLED TV apart from its 3 millimetre thick which is pretty impressive. We have not been given any clue as to when we may see this mini OLED TV from Sony ready for purchase but we do have an image for you.

Source: engadget

TiVo HD XL DVR flagship recorder, now available

The TiVo HD XL is to become their flagship model and 150 hours of high-def recording as well as THX certification is certainly a great start. The HD Recorder is now available.

The TiVo HD XL DVR comes with a Series3 premium backlit remote as well as a HDMI cable. This model has dual tuners, allowing you to record two programs at once.

Do not expect to get this unit cheap, as it will set you back a cool $599.99. For those of you who are not put off by the high price tag, then read more about it in this Press Release.

Phillips Essence super-thin new minimalist LCD TV

At the IFA in Berlin, Phillips has confirmed the launch of their LCD TV model the “Essence” (42PES0001). So to tell you a little more, it this 9000 series LCD TV will have a 42-inch screen, but most importantly will only be 38mm think, surrounding will be a svelte 17mm, and will be from black polished aluminum.

The other great thing about this screen, is that the Essence has done something quite wonderful to keep this screen minimal, the most important being the separate “connectivity” box, which will attach to the screen via a single 4m cable. Secondary devices can be attached to the HDMI connectors on the box to avoid a mass of cable and untidy room.

This single 4m cable will power the Audi, the screen, video and as Phillips has told us, it links for your remote controls, making it possible for you to put all your hardware into a cupboard out of sight but still have control.

So, to in-keep with the minimalist clean design, the Philips Essence comes with a easy wall mounting system, allowing the TV to be hung virtually flush to the wall, the Essence also comes with sound bar (delivering 2 x 15 watts). Also wants so great about the mounting of this TV, it only weights 16.5kg so you can level the TV by hand, instead of doing yourself a injury trying to mount it.

If we take a look into the screen the will be Philips Perfect Pixel HD engine ensuring the screen delivers great performance through a combination of advanced technologies to remove motion judder, making sure you get perfect and using Philips’ 100Hz ClearLCD. The Phillips Essence will also have Ethernet connection allowing you to streamline media from an UPnP source and it is DNLA certified.

If you’re thinking what a great LCD TV and want to know how much this is going to cost you then you will be looking to part with about 2500 Euros.

Source: pocket-lint

LG’s new Slimline Scarlet LG6100 LCD TV: 45mm thick

This is LG’s new Slimline Scarlet LG6100 LCD TV that’s just 45mm thick, it is the successor to the world’s slimmest LCD TV and LG Scarlet.

The LG LG6100 features an integrated digital tuner, Intelligent Sensor brightness control, invisible speakers with Clear Voice, a full HD 1080p LCD screen that also sports 100 MHz TruMotion.

You will find a USB 2.0 port for JPEG and MP3 playback, 4 x HDMI ports which are great for the latest high definition devices, the XD Engine, a 50,000:1 contrast ratio and 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Visit LG’s dedicated YouTube area for Slimline Scarlet videos; also see LG’s blog for news of the launch event last night in London. You can read more LG news on PR here.

Yamaha join blu-ray circuit with it’s BD-S2900 player

Yamaha, not to be left behind on the Blu-ray circuit in Europe have announced their BD-S2900 Blu-ray player.

Unfortunately it does not have BD-Live connectivity, so future feature upgrades from the internet will not be something this BD-S2900 can take advantage of, it does offer though: 1080p, 24fps, 12-bit Deep Color and HD Audio Bitstream output plus it this playing is Bonus View enabled.

The BD-S2900 is probably aimed at Yamaha’s existing cinema customers, due to the fact that the machine is reported to match the Yamaha’s existing receivers, so it’s likely you will not have to go out and buy a receiver just upgrade your existing player.

This Blu-Ray player also has 16-step motion video detection, precise pixel detection and the ability upscale SD content via Chroma Upsampling.

You can pick this Blu-Ray player up in a gorgeous titanium or black finish, and they come with one HDMI output and an SD card slot. In the United States you can pick up the BD-S2900 for $1,200, unfortunately we have no UK pricing for you yet, we will post this information as and when we receive it.

Source: pocket-lint

LG PG7000 plasma will be available in 50 and 60 inch

LG have been using the IFA for lots of their new product announcements, and of course they couldn’t resist refreshing our memories on the latest plasma screen from LG the PG7000.

Already announced this year and thought to be released in July, LG decided to give us a bit more information, the look of this TV being slick and sleek, it actually looks more like a sheet of dark tinted glass than a TV.

You can purchase the TV in two sizes either a 50 inch or 60 inch, it has a 1080p full HD panel that has a colour depth of 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. So if you want your blacks to look black rather than dark grey then this is the TV for you.

If you want to watch the TV for more extended periods and be comfortable in doing so, then you can as this plasma features a 100Hz refresh rate and .001ms response time, meaning the TV can keep up with fast moving games, movies and sport with no blur. These features also eliminate flicker, so your eyes will feel better and not so strained.

You can chose between different AV modes on the LG, allowing you to chose a specific mode for what you are watching, for example movies or games, the LG will adjust to give you the best viewing experience possible.

You can connect several devices to your TV, including Bluetooth connectivity, USB and a memory card reader - completely plug and play. Four HDMI 1.3 ports also provide enough connections for a number of high-definition sources.

You also get LG’s Voice technology is included as standard on the PG7000, which basically modifies the sound balance to emphasise human voices and cut through the background noise. We are still waiting for the full spec and pricing information, but as always we will keep you informed as and when we receive it.

Source: pocket-lint

Panasonic launch a huge 103 inch HD TV

If you looking for a new Panasonic full HD TV look no further than the TH-103PZ800, it’s got a huge 103 inch screen, that actually is treated so that you can watch TV with bright sunlight and it will not ruin your viewing experience.

The full HD panel is 1920×1080, 10000:1 contrast ratio, Analog / Digital TV tuner, but unfortunately you have to buy the speakers separately as this TV does not come with speakers built in.

You will also find that this model has HD optimize which will reduce MPEG noise, also included on this huge TV is Ethernet, port, SD slot card, Viera Link, EPG, 4 x HDMI with quite a few other AV connections, it also has DSP with support from color correction in real time.

If you want to know where this TV will sit its weighs in at 348kg so be sure to have it sitting somewhere safe. If you want to purchase this TV then it is only available in Japan and will set you back a whopping 56, 00,000 Yen which is about $ 56000.

Source: akihabaranews

Westinghouse SK-32H240S 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV

Why not bring your home to life with the Westinghouse SK-32H240S, this 32-inch LCD HDTV offers you a cheap option to watching movies and television programs in a high quality.

The TV has a sleek look, not as nice as some of the Samsung’s and LG’s. The Westinghouse SK-32H240S offers supports for a range of formats like 1080i, 720p, 480i.

The LCD TV has a range of inputs as well as the preferred HDMI, which offers superb image quality performance. This allows for connections for things like a Blu-ray player as well as a Sony PS3.

Features include:

• 1200:1 contrast ratio
• 176° Horizontal/Vertical viewing angle
• 2 HDMI, 2 component and 2 S-video inputs
• 32-inch diagonal LCD with 1366×768 native resolution
• 50,000 hour lamp life
• 8ms response time
• Color Capability: 16.7 Million colors
• Integrated ATSC (Digital HD), NTSC (analog) and Clear QAM tuners
• SPDIF Optical audio out with stereo RCA audio out

Woot are offering the Westinghouse SK-32H240S 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV for just $399.99.

Philips 9600 New Ambilight 100Hz LCD TV

Phillips has introduced the 9600 Ambilight FlatTV series in the UK, with the series containing the most powerful TV processing seen yet and setting the standard for sharpness, colour, contrast and motion.

The models which ship in the following sizes, 32”, 37”, 42” and 47”, all will feature the latest version of their award winning Perfect Pixel HD technology. Phillips has stated that this new version of Perfect Pixel HD will take picture technology to new heights with a reported processing power to 500 million pixels per second.

Here is a breakdown of some of the other main features in the 9600 series:

- Fastest LCD panels available, due to 100Hz Clear LCD technology and a 2ms response time, which will eliminate all traces of motion blur.

- 12 bit colour input, 17 bit colour processing offers a palate of 2.250 trillion colours while maintaining perfect skin tones.

- Perfect Contrast System

- Boosts light output by 10% to improve white reproduction

- Perfect Natural Motion system

- Improved performance of TV results in better handling of fast moving objects, better handling of colour with motion and faster catch-in time when fast motion occurs instantly.

- Ambilight Spectra provides a totally immersive experience and also adjusts the timing of the systems’ LEDs, enhancing the motion of onscreen images.

- Invisible speaker system for stylish effect.

- Integrated digital tuners, four HDMI 1.3a+EasyLink inputs for the clearest digital signal.

Check out the main Phillips website for more information on these TV’s.

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Panasonic Viera PZ81: First with Freesat HD

The Panasonic Viera PZ81 is to be the first TV with Freesat HD, making it a new hub for your hi-def home. The launch for Freesat is well underway, so it was not going to be long before it was incorporated into a TV.

As Panasonic are world leaders in TV’s it was obvious that they would produce the first TV with built-in Freesat.

Panasonic are calling the Viera PZ81 revolutionary and you have to agree with them. The Freesat tuner will allow you to watch HD programs from a brand new digital satellite TV service from the BBC and ITV.

The Panasonic PZ81 combines both style and performance, as you would expect from Panasonic the TV has some great features. The PZ81 is HD Ready with 1080p Resolution, 100Hz Intelligent Frame Creation gives you sharp and high quality pictures as well as a flicker free image.

For all the information on the Panasonic Viera PZ81, head over to Panasonic

Sony S4000 series flagship TV: will it beat of LG

Sony has announced the launch of a new line of TV’s, the S4000 series will become their flagship model with four sizes in the range. The model sizes are 26-, 32-, 37- and 40-inch screens, the 40 inch model is a 1080p Full HD TV and comes with the Read more

108-Inch Sharp Aquos LB-1085 LCD HDTV: The Biggest

This is the 108-Inch Sharp Aquos LB-1085 LCD HDTV and its been claimed to be the worlds largest LCD TV, and as its one hundred and eight inches, I am sure they are right. The Aquos LB-1085 has some nice features including a good response time of 6ms, which is good for a television of this size.

This is what the blog on nexus404 had to say about the LB-1085, “Offering full HD definition (1920 x 1080 resolution) imagery with a palette of 7.6 million colors, Sharp’s Aquos LB-1085 widescreen LCD, which measures in at 2572 x 202 x 1550mm and weighs in at around a staggering 195kg, comes with integrated stereo sound rated at 15W per channel (apparently no sub-woofer, which is a curious omission), 400cd/m2 screen brightness, 1,200:1 contrast ratio and a viewing angle of 176º with connectivity being taken care of by standard audio and video and no less than three HDMI ports. Interestingly the Aquos LB-1085 also boasts a response time of a mere 6ms which, considering the size of this beast, is especially impressive”.

Japan will be getting the 108-inch LCD TV next week for 11,000,000 Yen and that’s around $97,475. Do you think this size television is a bit excessive or would you love to own one?

HP LT3700 37 Inch Professional LCD HDTV only $649.50 using 50% off coupon code

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