Browsing Category: "TV"
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LG has introduced a new line of TVs called the Scarlet in Korea. It features a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, super-fast response time of 4 milliseconds, HDMI 1.3, and 1080p resolution. |
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You can choose from a range of 32 to 52 inches for prices around $1,500 to $5,300. Though there’s still no word on US prices and availability. [Gizmodo]
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Popularity: 50%
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Archos have released new firmware for their 605 (both HDD and Flash versions), 705, 405 2Go and 405 30 Go PMPs, as well as the Archos TV+ set-top box. |
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Version 2.0.10 supports Flash 9 video, WMV9 (possibly including DRM-encrypted web streams), WebTV and radio (with an optional plugin), GPS (with the recently-announced navigation accessory) and an alarm clock.
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Popularity: 17%
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After yesterday’s TV ideal for your kitchen, today we continue our quest to put LCD screens around your home with a water-resistant set for the bathroom. Unlike that Westinghouse HDTV, though, the PROVIEW PA-15BA7 is standard definition. |
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With a 15-inch screen, 450:1 contrast ratio and 120 degree x 100 degree viewing angle, it’s not setting out to blow away your home cinema setup, but thanks to a waterproof remote and slash-resistant casing it’s a lot happier mounted above the bath.
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Popularity: 9%
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The Samsung PAVV Bordeaux 750 LCD TV looks great, is a mere 44mm thick and is full HD. Giving this black beauty an edge is its 1GB of onboard flash memory which is preloaded with games, library, browser etc, no wonder Samsung calls it the ‘Content TV’. |
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The onboard library has an exercise program to burn fat, a cooking program so you gain fat and it also teaches kids nursery rhymes. The TV can be connected via Ethernet or a USB adapter to brwose the latest news, stock information from Korea’s leading site Naver and also view videos from YouTube. The TV supports Power Wiselink using which you can connect a USB drive and play music and video files directly. Sadly the TV does not have an onboard Hard Drive for recording programs, it would surely make it perfect. A Korea only product the TV is available in three sizes 40′ 270,000 KRW ($ 2700), 46′ 350,000 KRW ($ 3500) and 52 inches 480,000 KRW ($ 4800).
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Popularity: 8%
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The new 4610HD from SunBrite is a 46-inch all-weather LCD television which is designed with a corrosion resistant, powder-coated aluminum exterior that protects the internal TV components from rain, dirt, insects, and extreme temperature ranges. |
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Now hammock potatoes can enjoy their outdoor viewing in full HD as the 4610HD is SunBrite’s first full 1080p full-HD model. It also features a baffled and filtered dual-fan airflow system to quietly keep the unit cool in temperatures up to 122 degrees F while, in extremely cold climates, the internal thermostatically-controlled heater activates automatically when the TV’s internal temperature dips to 32 degrees F, allowing the TV to safely remain outdoors in temperatures as low as -24 degrees F. The 4610HD is available now with a suggested retail price of $5495. [SunBriteTV]
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Popularity: 10%
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Samsung and Armani have taken their partnership to another level, having not being content with just a joint venture that resulted in a cell phone. |
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This time round, we have a 120Hz full HD LCD TV that was unveiled at the recent I Saloni 2008 in Italy, boasting a handmade wood frame. As with anything handmade, you can rest assure that the price will be pretty high up there where zeros are concerned. Looks pretty ordinary to me though.
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Popularity: 9%
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The Blackmagic USB recorder provides analog component, NTSC, PAL and S-Video inputs to record video from various and store it on your PC for future reference. |
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What makes this device cool is that it can capture video directly from YouTube. The portable Blackmagic USB Recorder will be released in July in standard and SDI versions for $119 and $299, respectively. [GizmoNews]
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Popularity: 14%
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Hitachi’s Wooo UT Series of HDTVs consist of half a dozen LCD models and three plasma displays to cater for every budget and viewer requirement. All the LCD TVs measure a mere 3.5cm in thickness and boast a 250GB internal hard drive, an iV port for iVDR HDD cartridges, DLNA compatibility, and full HD support. |
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You will be able to choose from 32″, 37″ and 42″ models to suit your budget and taste. As for the Wooo XV series, it will come in similar sizes but do not have an internal HDD. Hitachi’s crown jewels in this range, the Wooo 02 Series plasma displays will be available in 42″ and 50″ models, where the latter has an internal 250GB hard drive. No idea on the individual pricing though.
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Popularity: 14%
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Today the Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America company has announced the name and details of their LaserTV (featured in the picture above). |
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Branded as LaserVue, the product line is the first-ever, laser-powered television that was introduced earlier this year at CES. The brand promises to deliver a range of color never before seen in home entertainment. Additionally, Mitsubishi has released details surrounding the 2008 DLP line and the new ultra thin LCD line for 2008. Product highlights include a thinner frame and brighter picture on the DLP models and proprietary Ultra Thin Frame on the LCD HDTVs with improved sound capabilities. The new DLP models will be available in April. Mitsubishi’s LCD HDTV models will be available beginning May. LaserVue will ship to authorized retailers Q3. The manufacturer’s suggested value pricing range from $1,799 to $4,699 for the DLP HDTVs, and from $2,499 to $4,499 for the ultra thin frame LCD HDTVs. Keep an eye on the Mitsubishi website for more information. |
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Plasma TVs might beat out on LCDs when it comes to image quality, but next-gen LCD TVs ought to do much better as they bring brighter colors and a virtually infinite contrast ratio to the table, thanks to the efforts of Dolby and Sim2. |
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Their new prototype LCD TV features a high dynamic range which utilizes a backlight unit from Sim2 comprising of 1,838 LEDs, capable of maintaining 1080p resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio. The prototype has been rated at 4,000 cd/m2 in terms of brightness, and has a uniform luminance of 95% throughout the display. According to Dolby, this TV is able to deliver a “picture quality that matches real-world visual perception of depth, detail, and color.” No word on pricing or availability, but it won’t be cheap - I can guarantee you that.
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Popularity: 13%
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