When Judie, Kevin, Larry and I were at CES in January one of the “big things” was the oncoming rush of 3D televisions. Well the first ones have been rolling out and Samsung has gotten with the program. Their new 55″ 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV is today’s Gear Deal. Samsung UN55C7000 provides 55″ of [...]
Last night we watched the fireworks that took place up in Boston on an old standard def 32″ TV. It looked ok but I kept wondering how awesome they would have looked on a large HDTV. You know… something like the 60″beast that is today’s Gear Deal. This 60″ Sharp 1080p LCD HDTV has a 240Hz refresh [...]
The fall TV season is soon to be upon us and it isn’t too early to start getting ready for it. That’s where today’s Gear Deal comes in. Our Gear sponsor has tracked down a 40″ PROSCAN 1080p LCD HDTV for just over $400. The unit features built-in ATSC, NTSC and QAM tuner, three HDMI [...]
The Proscan 47″ LED-LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV 1.5″ Ultra-Slim Design (47LED55SA) is a crisp and clear television for its Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and 16:9 LCD panel that may compete with the Philips 47PFL5704D/F7B 47″ 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Pixel Plus 3 HD. Being an LED-backlit LCD TV, the Proscan [...]
LG has announced its LED-sidelit LCD 3DTVs. The LX9500 series and LX6500 series both offer local dimming for increased contrast and better energy efficiency, optional WiFi connectivity, and come in 47″ and 55″ models. The LX9500 series also features ultra-thin design and 480 Hz refresh rates, compared with the 240 Hz for the LX6500 models. [...]
I wrote about a future I envision where people would were those “goofy 3D glasses” on a regular basis. Now it appears that I may have been a pessimist in my vision. Marchon Eyewear has announced that it has licensed RealD technology for use in a line of 3D-compatible sunglasses. The glasses will be available [...]
Okay. You are probably more interested in reading about OLEDs than LEDs. OLEDs are the thin displays that look way better than LCDs and are used in high-end mobile phones and will be here “any day now” in HDTVs. LEDs are those little thingies that make power indicators light up. But right now, LEDs are [...]
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., the undisputed innovator in large-screen televisions, today announced two significant 3D additions to its unparalleled line-up of theater-like 3D TVs: A 75-inch LaserVue® TV (Model L75-A91) brandishing several prolific, new features, and a 3D Starter Pack (Model 3DC-1000) containing all the necessities for watching 3D at home. The [...]
LG Electronics takes entertainment to the next dimension by introducing a full suite of 3D technology products to help bring content to life for consumers. By pairing LG’s new top-of-the-line “Infinia” LED HDTVs with its first-ever 3D-capable Network Blu-ray Disc player, consumers can now enjoy superior picture quality and the immersive 3D experience of their [...]