Tag archive: HDTVs

We enjoy reviewing iPhone docks and headphones just fine, but what really gets our blood pumping is home theater and home audio gear. This year saw some major improvements in LED TVs and some new audio components which completely obliterated preconceived notions about price versus performance. Putting together this best-of 2011 list of A/V gear was a piece of cake because each component, in its own way, stood way out front of the competition as… Read More

Back at January's Consumer Electronics Show, Sony was one of the major electronics manufacturers jumping on the 3D bandwagon and eager to show off its forthcoming 3D-capable, high-definition gear. Now, the company has said when consumers will actually be able to set hands on the stuff: Sony plans to begin selling its first 3D-capable televisions in Japan this June, with launches in the United States and other markets coming at about the… Read More

There have been more than a couple of complaints concerning Panasonic Viera plasma TVs and their loss of black level performance. These complaints were disappointing to the company and consumers who value Panasonic as one of the industry’s leading HDTV suppliers. Many people purchase Panasonic’s plasma TVs for their deep black levels, and when a specific buying-feature for a product malfunctions—it ain’t looking so good for the company.

Bang & Olufsen attributes the sudden release of the new BeoVision 10-46 LCD TV to the great success of its predecessor the BeoVision 10-40.  The company’s new 46-inch high-end HDTV sports the same technical specifications as its little brother the BV10-40—including the same sleek aluminum frame, an LED backlight and 200 Hz refresh rate. It is basically the same TV, but 6-inches larger.

Just as the technology for televisions has changed, the rules for watching one have shifted also. The rule with standard-definition televisions used to be that viewers should sit at a distance of 3-6 times the screen size from the TV. Now, with the glorious innovation of HDTVs you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixilation on the screen—slighting the original rule and allowing viewers to sit only 1.5-3 times the screen size… Read More

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LG says its new Wireless Ready TV product line and Wireless HDTV accessories are based on AMIMON’s Wireless 1080p Solution. LG’s wireless HDTVs are powered by AMIMON’s second generation chipset, AMN2120/2220, which provides high-quality wireless 1080p 60Hz in the 5GHz unlicensed band in the room and in between rooms through walls to create a fully connected home. AMIMON and LG are two of the promoting companies for Wireless Home Digital… Read More

Sony officially busted out its slew of stylish 3D HDTVs today at CES. Sony introduced its 2010 BRAVIA LCD HDTV lineup featuring its first 3D HDTVs, a new and stylish Monolithic Design Concept, and LED backlighting. Sony says its new BRAVIA line is made up of 38 models ranging in screen sizes from 60 to 22-inches. “Sony’s 3D HDTVs leverage the breadth and depth of the company’s expertise to create an entirely unique experience at home that draws… Read More

What’s hot? What’s not? And what was the last gadget you actually bought? It’s quite the challenge to keep pace with technology’s latest and greatest trends, especially with disposable income tighter than ever for so many. Which made us wonder: Despite all the flashy ads and splashy headlines, which types of consumer electronics are actually selling? According to the top technology insiders we spoke with, the results may shock. Planning on… Read More

A pair of white gold cufflinks, a fine Swiss watch, and a set of stainless cutlery will last a century. An HDTV, a laptop, and an iPod will not – which makes knowing when to break out the high-limit American Express and invest in something nice, and when to make a trip to Wal-mart and buy the cheapest box on the shelf, a tricky game. On one hand, everyone would like to own a Dell Adamo, a Sonos music system, and a 50-inch Pioneer Kuro.… Read More