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There’s more than just HDTVs on the way from Samsung this year, it’s also picked today to reveal the price and ship dates for its Samsung Apps -equipped Blu-ray HTIB systems (HT-C7530W pictured above and all due in March or April) and HDMI 1.4-equipped 3D passthrough compatible receivers. Even though the cool kids are already on to HDMI 1.4 a , that should be good enough to pass through 3D video and handle audio all in one cable so if you’re planning a whole home theater revamp before Avatar comes home in 3D ( whenever that is ) you’ll probably want to grab one with the feature . Other than the 7.1 channel HW-C770BS for $549 shipping this month, there’s also a $499 HW-C900 model with multi-zone and video upscaling features for $499, though when it will arrive is still TBD. Samsung puts price tags on its next receivers, soundbars and Blu-ray HTIB systems originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Planning on buying one of those fresh Samsung 3D HDTVs and Blu-ray players now that they are available ? Well, the good news from Samsung’s press conference is that you’ll get a free 3D Starter Kit if you decide to fork over the cash for them both. Included are two pairs of active shutter glasses (available separately for $150 ) and the 3D Blu-ray version of Monsters vs. Aliens , which is exclusive to Samsung for the time being. And speaking of new 3D titles, DreamWorks’ own Jeffrey Katzenberg took stage to announce that Shrek will be coming soon. We’re not sure how we feel about these super expensive sets, but the hands-on pictures of the kit do seem to make spending plus $2,000 for that new Sammy 3DTV and Blu-ray player a bit more enticing. Gallery: Samsung 3D Starter Kit hands-on Samsung 3D Starter Kit gets 3DTV and Blu-ray buyers started originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Kicking off an expected repeat flood of 3DTV info over the next few days (Samsung and Panasonic both have events scheduled over the next couple of days) Sony has revealed pricing and shipping information for its new televisions and related accessories in Japan. The new sets share that sweet/ominous monolithic style of the already available NX800 series (also announced today in Japan, along with fellow 2D-only HX700 LCD and DVR-packing BX30H televisions,) with the edge-lit LED LX900 bringing the entire 3D package. With IR emitter built in and two pairs of RealD active shutter glasses, all you’ll need to add is a source to the 60-, 51-, 46- and 40-inch models, ranging in price from ?580,000 ($6,444) to ?290,000 ($3,222.) Even if the TDG-BR100 / TDG-BR50 3D glasses (also available as an accessory for ?12,000 ($133) or so) aren’t on your face this WiFi-connected abyss of entertainment will look back into you, using face tracking to detect if someone is sitting too close and warn them to move back, as well as dimming and eventually turning off the screen if you leave the room or simply looked away from the TV for an extended period. Want to get the full 3D effect with the LED backlit HX900 and edge-lit HX800? Expect to purchase the glasses and TMR-BR100 IR emitter (?5,000 or $55) separately, or just live a 2D lifestyle and know the 3D is there if you ever want to upgrade. Feel free to wander through Sony Japan’s machine-translated website for more specs and prices of these June & July scheduled displays or alternatively, wait a little while, enjoy the trailer embedded after the break, and we should get some find out U.S.-specific details soon that will likely be considerably easier on the wallet . Continue reading Sony unveils 3DTV release dates and pricing for Japan Sony unveils 3DTV release dates and pricing for Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Enjoy your CES peek at Samsung’s ultrathin 9000 series LED-lit LCD HDTV , with its touchscreen, video displaying remote control (also available as a $350 add-on for the 7000, 8000,and 750 series televisions) and 3D capability? That’s good, because bringing the 55-inch UN55C9000 home in April will cost you a cool $6,999 (the thrifty can slum it with the 46-inch version for $5,999.) Still, if you’re just looking to jump in on 3D without spending the max money, the cheapest model available at first will be the standard LCD LN46C750 available in May. In between, there’s all manner of LED (most of them listed above, both with and without 3D capabilities) or old-school CCFL backlit LCDs plus a healthy lineup of plasmas arriving over the next few months, so with a note that grabbing 3D Blu-ray player and display at the same time will net a couple free pairs of active shutter glasses and a copy of the Monsters vs. Aliens 3D Blu-ray, check Samsung’s site for each type to see what your budget can handle. Samsung’s 2010 3DTVs priced from $1,700 to ridiculous and everywhere in between originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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This Technika 208W 19” HD ready LCD TV with DVD player also includes built-in Freeview. This TV can be used as a TV and PC monitor with its stylish & modern black design. ? £160.00 | LCD TV | Read more…
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Powerful Performance in Smaller Sizes The LG LU4000 Series features smaller screen sizes without sacrificing anything in the way of performance, which makes them the perfect secondary TV for your home, bedroom, kitchen, or office. HD-Ready High-definition television, or HDTV, is a new standard of TV with better-quality picture and sound than normal TV ,
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If you’re ready to buy your first smartphone but are confused by all the different models, pOriginally posted at a href=”http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-10463981-85.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Dialed In/a/p
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CNET editors provide the reasoning behind the overhaul of HDTV ratings from 2009 to 2010.
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If you needed more proof that rumors of plasma’s demise were greatly exaggerated, just look at Panasonic’s latest, the G20. FlatpanelsHD took a 42-inch model fresh out of Panny’s massive new plant and ran it through a gamut of tests. The 1080p panel with its 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio blitzed all of them, delivering the infinite viewing angles, deep blacks, and rich colors that are the hallmark of charged gas, and doing so without the annoyance of active cooling fans. That said, the improvements here over the previous G10 series are said to be evolutionary rather than revolutionary, with black levels about the same and network functionality little improved, meaning current owners don’t need to feel too bad. But, if you don’t mind waiting a little longer and paying for the latest and greatest, this looks to be it. [Thanks, John] Panasonic G20 HDTV review shows plasma’s still got it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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We’ve had only tantalizingly brief (or is it briefly tantalizing?) chances to see LG’s glorious OLED television , but each and every time it’s left us with the feeling that our lives are poorer for not having one in our homes. Sure, that says as much about our tech addiction as it does about the 3mm-thick displays, but at least the deep-pocketed among us won’t have to wait too much longer to sate the need for 10,000,000:1 contrast ratios and 0.001ms response times. LG has announced it’ll be bringing it’s 15-inch OLED panel to Europe this May (to be swiftly followed by summer availability in the US) with a hefty MSRP sticker of €1,999 ($2,725) for the Austrian market. Nobody ever said the cutting edge was gonna be a cheap place to live. LG’s 15-inch 15EL9500 OLED TV sets sail for Europe, scheduled to arrive this May originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Philips ain’t much for introducing new gear here on US soil, but for those fortunate enough to buy their milk with Euros, the company has a cornucopiaof new kit to tempt you with. It seems as if the company chose to skip right over CES and do its own thing here in late February, with the “2010 Consumer Lifestyle” event bringing to us a refreshed lineup of LED-backlit Ambilight HDTVs (7000, 8000 and 9000 series), a new Immersive Sound home theater system (with tri-speaker satellites) and the aluminum-tinged Soundbar HTS9140. We’re also told that the new line of 8000 and 9000 LED 1080p TVs are 3D capable, with a “3D upgrade pack” to be made available separately and include two Active3D glasses and a wireless transmitter. In related news, that now-forgotten Cinema 21:9 set — which was supposed to ship many moon ago — now has a “summer 2010″ estimated arrival date on it, though we certainly aren’t holding our breath just yet. Hit the source link for all the other goods, but don’t expect to find much in the way of pricing and availability. Philips intros new Ambilight HDTVs, speakers and other AV wares originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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An anonymous tipster has spilled the beans to CNET, revealing the 2009 to 2010 planned product rollout for LG’s new HDTVs, Blu-ray players and home theater systems.
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In order for an A/V design company to build your ideal home theater, they need the time to talk with you about what you want. For this home theater, that part of the build process proved very difficult. To add to the troubles, the home owners decided that they didn’t like the style that the designers created and asked for it to be done all over again. The end result was this purple and white theater, located in the owner’s basement. The theater comes with a modest sized screen that can be covered by automatic curtains when the theater is not in use. The screen is paired with a Runco RS-900 projector, which features 1200 ANSI lumens, a 3000:1 contrast ratio, and full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution. The theater can seat up to ten with a row of four leather recliners in the front row and three matching love seats in the back row. [via Electronic House ]
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Mitsubishi ’s latest press release is filled with both joy and sorrow. Today, the company announced that they have developed a new upscaling algorithm and software that will transform full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution images into a 4K x 2K resolution. The company also announced that this technology is compatible with the new 1.4 HDMI connections and standards. The downside though is that Mitsubishi is still trying to make the software compatible with the Blu-ray format. There is no word yet if the technology will be used for Mitsubishi’s projectors, HDTVs, or both at this time. But either way, it is not information that will benefit the typical consumer. [via Akihabara News ]
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Owners of Panasonic’s recent plasma HDTV s have continued to push for more details on the “automatic control” the company cited as the cause of suddenly elevated black levels and it has revealed a few more details in an email exchange with CNET . Those hoping for some kind of patch or action in response to the changes will likely be disappointed however, as Senior VP Bob Perry put it, “there’s nothing to fix.” Citing trade secrets and a lack of a standard measure for black level performance, he also was unable to give any specifics about when the changes are designed to happen or by exactly how much. The company is promising technology in its 2010 models will offer a more gradual adjustment thanks to design adjustments, but that doesn’t help current model owners left wondering if their set has, or will have in the future, degraded picture quality either by design or some software glitch. He did close by offering the olive branch of the VIERA Concierge Program for dissatisfied customers — we’ll see if a happy resolution for all is still within reach. [Thanks, Chris] Panasonic’s response on shifting black levels in plasma HDTVs: ‘There’s nothing to fix’ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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CNET editors poll readers asking which 2010 HDTV model they’d like CNET to review in the coming year.
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VidaBox is a digital entertainment and controls solutions company focused on manufacturing premium media centers, audio servers, and integrated home control & automation solutions. Today, the company released a new product called the ThinClientHD extender. This device allows a user to send Blu-ray and other HD content to a projector using only a CAT5 cable. The ThinClient is slim and can be easily tucked away out of sight. The CAT5 cable is your typical phone line cable and is perfectly capable of transmitting HD content. The difference between the CAT5 and an HDMI cable is that the CAT5 is a fraction of what an HDMI cable costs, making it ideal for situations that require a lot of wire. “The low cost, light-weight, and small size of the ThinClientHD™ makes it the perfect complement to any VidaBox server,” exclaims Steven Cheung, President of VidaBox, LLC. “It comes with its own VESA mounting bracket, and at less than 38mm or 1.5” thin, it can be mounted behind an HDTV, hidden above a projector, or installed virtually anywhere. Best of all, even though it’s 43% less in cost compared to our older lines of Blu-ray extenders, the ThinClientHD™ doesn’t make any sacrifices in core features.” The ThinClientHD is available through the company’s website now but the retail price has not been released. [via Home Toys ]
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Yeah, you can snag a TV larger than this , but good luck finding a 150-inch set with an OLED panel. In a presumed effort to quietly exert superiority over those “other guys,” Mitsubishi is purportedly planning to unveil a 149-inch OLED TV at ISE 2010, which kicks off in earnest next week — though, we have to say, we sure hope it’s not one of those modular units that we saw at CEATEC . Unfortunately, the native resolution of just 1,088 x 640 is downright boring, but we’re forcing ourselves to focus on the positives here. Essentially, something like this wouldn’t have much use outside the world of digital signage, but man, talk about making an impact on to-be customers. So, Mitsu — when’s the 1080p 4K version coming out? Update : Ugh — looks as if this will be based around the modular technology we spotted at CEATEC. So much for our hopes and dreams. Mitsubishi to introduce preposterously large 149-inch OLED TV at ISE 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments
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Texas Instruments is the company that developed DLP display technology. Today, TI has announced the release of their new DLP Pico Projector Development Kit v2. This kit is an upgraded version of the previous one and includes direct connect capability to a PC via a HDMI connection. It also has a signal output and selectable high-speed DMD patterns. In addition, TI is also announced a new dev kit called the DLP LightCommander. This device is not a projector but it is actually an optical light engine. It comes with all standard industry interfaces and application software, but no additional information has been released yet. The LightCommander will be available in the spring for $2499, while the Pico Projector Development Kit v2 is already available for only $349. [via Slash Gear ]
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Recently, the USA FBI unveiled new billboards in time square to show the city the most wanted people living there. It looks like England is taking that idea and running with it as they announced today that they will be displaying most wanted images in almost every major city. The images will not be billboards though, but instead be digital projections displayed onto historical landmarks and at the entrances to the cities. One town that has already begun this is Hampshire by using a projector to post the images onto the Bargate monument. The city also plans to display faces on to the new police building that is currently under construction. The displays will not only project most wanted photos, but they will also be used to show missing persons, especially children. Chief Inspector Alison Scott said, “it is all about communication with as many people as possible. We are looking at using it at some of the entrances to the city where thousands of people can see it.” [via Mail Online ]
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