Sharp: ITC ban on LCD imports, US consumers will be fine

Yesterday we posted an article stating that due to patent infringement there would be a ban on Sharp LCD’s being imported into the U.S. Well today Engadget spoke to Sharp’s representatives regarding the ban, as you can imagine they were not to pleased with the ruling, however they did manage to clear up some important information. Read more

Banned From US Import: Sharp LCD Panels

According to the Los Angeles Times a huge blow has been dealt to Sharp Corp, they have recently lost a U.S Trade Commission ruling stating that they infringe a patent held by Samsung. According to Engadget and The Los Angeles Times this has resulted in a ban on Sharp importing LCD’s into the U.S, for this ban to become effective it will have to be scrutinised by President Obama.

The infringement is said to have occurred with some of Sharp’s LCD’s (Liquid Crystal Displays) and some computer monitors, this wasn’t the only patent which Samsung felt was infringed however the U.S Trade Commission overturned the other accusation. Read more

Vizio’s VF551XVT 55-inch LED-backlit TV

You can tell that Vizio are proud of their VF551XVT 55-inch LED-backlit TV, so much so that they have put it head-to-head with a Samsung TV set. The price is a little more expensive now; you will now have to find another $200, bringing the total price up to $2199 when the TV goes on sale in the summer, late August or early September. Read more

LG’s First 3D LCD TV: 47-inch 47LH50

Over the time we haven’t reported much on 3D TV, the most recent news were in mid 2008 when sky were thinking of using 3D TV to show the 2012 Olympics and when Phillips were testing their 1080p 52 inch 3D HDTV which you don’t need glasses to wear. Read more

OLED TV’s: The future

When it comes to TV displays there are only two that are in the mainstream market, LCD and Plasma. However, there is a new technology in town called OLED or Organic Light Emitting Diode. This technology is set to take over both LCD and Plasma, but we are way off at the moment. Read more

Samsung LED / LCD TVs and Twitter Integration

Not content with taking over our lives on our computers, Twitter is about to make its way onto our TV screens as well. Twitter will be available on Samsung LED / LCD TVs, on its Internet@TV service, giving the couch potato the chance to microblog. Read more

Samsung 23-inch OLED TV release date: 2010 at CES

There have been some bold claims made that the Samsung 23-inch OLED TV will have a release date some time in 2010, but given just how long we have seen prototypes at trade shows; we have to be a little skeptical about these claims. Read more

IFA 2009: Sony 21-inch OLED TV

As you know earlier this month Sony revealed its $6,999 11” OLED display panel for the Australian market, which was more expensive than the $3,000 XEL -1 OLED model in the USA. It is now rumored that Sony will unveil its 21-inch OLED TV at the IFA 2009 show in Berlin in September. Read more

Samsung LED TV’s

A few years ago, LCDs were dubbed to be the future of televisions, but now LED TVs have that job. Samsung are certainly leading the way when it comes to these energy saving TVs with their sexy slim looks and superb performance. Read more

Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 8: 40-inch LCD TV

There are so many TV’s on the market, that it is often so hard to choose the right one. For those who love build quality and sleek design features, then the Bang & Olufsen (BO B) BeoVision 8 is the perfect choice. This reasonable priced TV is now available in a 40-inch version. Read more

OLED TV sales set to boom in 2011

There have been a number of trade shows where companies have been showing off OLED TV sets, but as yet, they have not made it on to the market. With a recent report from industry experts, the OLED lighting market is set to boom in 2011, which could mean good news for OLED TV sets. Read more

Philips 56-Inch Cinema 21×9 LCD TV gets release date

Philips decided to tease us some time back with their Philips 56-Inch Cinema 21×9 LCD TV; thankfully, the Dutch consumer electronics company has now given the new TV its release date, which will be in June. You will need some deep pockets, as the new TV will cost around £3500. Read more

Sony Bravia V5 TVs takes energy saving to next level

Sony is about to take energy saving to the next level with their new range of Bravia V5 TVs. The new televisions will automatically switch off when they sense that there is no one in the room. The TVs are equipped with a tiny sensor underneath the display; this keeps an eye on the room to make sure that there is someone there. Read more

Plasma TV Ban: UK, California and rest of EU

When you bought your nice big screen TV was it a Plasma or LCD television? This question may be more important to you than you first think if the future of both formats have anything to do with it.

We all know technology is moving fast but people who bought Plasma TVs would not expect them to be fazed out just yet Read more

LG Electronics to launch TV sets with Netflix Movie Viewing

LG Electronics and Netflix have announced that LG will be launching a new range of TV sets that will feature Netflix movie viewing direct from the Internet, which means that you will not need a set top box. It seems that more devices are now going this way, like the Xbox 360. Read more

CES 2009 News: 6.5mm Samsung LCD TV

Not long to go until CES 2009, and there have already been a number of articles about what we are likely to see at the Consumer Electronics Show. We can always count on Samsung to bring something sexy to the show, and their new range of 6.5mm LCD TV’s is no exception. Read more

Black Friday Plasma and LCD Deals at Best Buy

Black Friday is a day when many consumers save up all year so that they are able to purchase a new big screen LCD or Plasma TV, and Best Buy certainly have a few good deals on offer. Some of the savings are only small while others have huge savings of the normal selling price. Read more

Dell Black Friday Ads: What’s after the Sharp 42 inch HDTV?

Black Friday is fast approaching and Dell are showing the Sharp 42-inch LC42SB45U 1080p HDTV. The TV is on sale for $799, but this Full HDTV is only on sale until November 27. Why would they offer a Black Friday deal when the TV will not be for sale on that day. Read more

Philips 42TA648BX 42 Inch 1080p LCD TV

When it comes to top quality LCD TV’s, Philips is one of the big boys and they have a massive range of superb Full HD 1080p LCD’s. One that has caught our eye is the Philips 42TA648BX, which has a 42 Inch LCD panel. Read more

Sharp AQUOS DX LCD HDTV Series with built-in Blu-ray

Both Mitsubishi and Funai have been in talks to try and beat rivals into producing the first TV with a built-in Blu-ray player, but that is as far as it got. What is their loss is Sharp’s gain, as they are all set to launch the world’s first LCD TV with a built-in Blu-ray player. Read more