HDTV
March 9, 2010
Samsung High End 3D Glasses
3D is obviously on its way and it didn't take Samsung long to come up with a pair of glasses to go with them. Unfortunately, these come at a huge $150.00 price and are compatible only with Samsung electronics. We know that as exciting as the new technology will be when it comes out, purchasing a $3,000.00 3D TV, Blu-ray player and glasses will cost a good chunk of change.
Via IT Pro Portal
February 25, 2010
Sunny Ocean - 3D Sans Glasses
The Singapore company Sunny Ocean Studios says that they have a new 27" TV that will display 3D sans the nerdy glasses. It will feature a 64ยบ viewing angle. The company plans to debut the device at the CeBIT in Germany next month.
Via engadget
February 22, 2010
Electronic Companies Venture Into Wireless TV
Hitachi, Panasonic, and Toshiba are working on 60GHz RF transceiver chips that will work with integrated antennas on digital home electronics. In basic English, this translates into wireless TVs. We may get to see the next wave of networking sometime this year. Panasonic is also working on a version for kiosks that will transfer a standard definition film in 9 seconds or a CD in five.
Via Nikkei
January 21, 2010
Next Up, UHD
As soon as we get comfortable with one technology, another trots in. This time it is a higher def known as UHD (Ultra High Definition.) This means that the 1920 x 1080 resolution will be four times higher at 3840 x 2160. Don't panic as the new technology, displayed in an 84" LG screen, will probably not be commercially available until 2020.
Via CrunchGear
December 9, 2009
Rocketfish Wireless HDTV Adapter
Rocketfish is seeking to promote wireless HDTV with a 1080p adapter that works up to about 30 ft. away. At a price of $600.00, it's not the cheapest gadget in the world but it's a start.
Via Best Buy
December 4, 2009
Freakin' Friday! VIZIO TruLED HDTV
VIZIO's TruLED boasts a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 960 LEDs, 240Hz Smooth Motion, SRS audio tech and Smart Dimming. Available in screen sizes up to 55", all we know is that when we watch their commercial, the $2,000.00 HDTV tops our wish list this year.
Via Vizio
November 23, 2009
TVs With Internet Access For The Holidays
Major manufacturers plan to launch TVs for the holidays that can integrate the Net with traditional broadcasting without the need for a set-top box. Having learned their lesson from the last convergence that came with browsers and were too much for the average consumer, these Web sets only will need a remote to access. For example, this W Series Sony Bravia has an ethernet connection in the back and Bravia Internet Video capability built-in.
While this may not be good news for set top box makers, it certainly is for Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Vizio and other companies. Look for prices between $1,000.00 and $2,000.00 for a 40" screen.
Via USA Today
November 18, 2009
Samsung Monitor Equipped with TV Tuner
Get the popcorn ready. Samsung's 27" P2770HD Monitor comes with a bonus. The full HD display with a 5ms response time and 50,000:1 contrast ratio features a TV tuner and HDMI input for connecting to other devices. Also included are 3W stereo speakers and PIP mode. The monitor will be sold in Korea first for KW 549,000 (~$473.00) before making it elsewhere.
Via Samsung
October 28, 2009
MinoHD Holds 2 Hours of Video
We have extolled the virtues of our Flip Video before and they have released a new one in time for the holidays. The MinoHD captures up to 2 hours of video on its 8GB of memory. Compatible with PC or Mac, they have updated their FlipShare software so that it super simple to edit, and upload. We especially appreciate the still-image capture. Pick a frame, drag and drop, and you get game picture.
Via Flip Video
October 16, 2009
Freakin' Friday! Terk HDTVa Antenna
We finally caved and bought an indoor antenna to replace the one the cat ate. We admit we are a slave to "Hell's Kitchen" and haven't been able to get Fox since the digital crossover. We did some homework first, then settled on the Terk HDTVa because frankly, we not only liked its looks, we liked the way it could be positioned. We definitely approve of its reception, a gazillion times better than the one we got from the dollar store.
The HDTVa has a high gain amp for better reception and can receive UHF and VHF channels 2 - 69. The receiving element can be placed vertically or horizontally as can the antenna, and the dipoles can also be adjusted. We no longer have to constantly turn the thing after finding the best position. The only thing we don't like about it is that we still cannot get Fox and Chef Ramsey.
Via Terk
September 29, 2009
The AntennaWeb Mapping Program
We found a dandy little site set up by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) that locates the best antenna for you in your area, whether you have a home satellite system, HDTV or analog set. Put in your zip code/address and it will also locate stations that you should be receiving since the digital transition as well as the best placement of an antenna.
Via AntennaWeb
September 28, 2009
Haier Portable TV
We were hunting around online for a new TV antenna (the cat ate the last one) and we inadvertently found the present day version of a portable TV.
The Haier TV has a 7" LCD screen that works in both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios. It has a built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner and detachable antenna. The HLT71 is also connectible to other devices with coaxial output and audio/video jack. Add to that a built-in twin speaker system and headphone jack, and this truly is a portable system. The TV comes with a rechargeable Li-polymer battery that has a life of 2.5 hours, remote, and AC and car adapters.
Via Haier Portable TV
August 31, 2009
Panasonic Goes 3D For Home Use
3D is about to be more accessible to the masses. Panasonic plans on new plasma HDTVs (the smallest being 50") and Blu-ray players to come out next year. Look for "full HD" (1920 x 1080) with left and right image frames alternating at 120 Hz, and yes, some of those nerdy glasses. They have also teamed with 20th Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment to co-promote the upcoming 3D release of "Avatar" to home video.
Via HD Guru
August 28, 2009
Sales of Plasma Screens Increase
According to researchers Quixel Research, plasma HDTV sales rose 31% in units and 35% dollarwise during Q1 this year, while flat panels fell 7% over the same period. Here's the entire listing of Q1 and 2 with Vizio in the lead.
Rank Brand 1Q 2Q
1 Vizio 21.4% 21.7%
2 Samsung 17.8% 21.3%
3 Sony 14.8% 11.9%
4 Toshiba 8.0% 8.3%
5 LG 8.9% 7.9%
6 Panasonic 3.7% 6.0%
7 Sharp 8.6% 5.3%
Others 16.8% 17.6%
Via Quixel Research
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