Ultra definition LCD TV - Latest news from Samsung
Last week it was Blue Phase televisions Samsung sent to shock us via the Society for Information Display (SID) International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition in LA; this week it"s ultra-high definition and lots more. A mighty pixel count of 3, 840 x 2, 160 explains the name, by the way. On top of that, the screen refreshes at 120Hz for added clarity and reduced blurring and extra RGB LED backlights have been built in to raise the colour saturation into the stratosphere. Virtually there? Company exec Sang Soo Kim is clearly pleased with his new toy, saying: "This 82-inch LCD is large enough to cover all viewing angles with ultra-definition resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate that will allow viewers to watch motion pictures as if they are really in them.
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Samsung is the number one seller for LCDs in North America.
Samsung is the top seller for LCDs, with Sony and Vizio right behind. A recent study by DisplaySearch says that the manufacturer has regained the top spot when it comes to LCDs in North America. However, it was a close race, with Samsung, Sony and Vizio as the top three, nevertheless separated by less than half a point of unit share. Sony previously held the top spot at the end of 2007. Bargain brand Vizio was right on their heels, with a jump from Q4 2007's 10.3 percent to 12.2 percent in early 2008. Overall, LCDs are on the rise, climbing 59 percent on account of early 2007. Plasma sales fell 9 percent. On the plasma side, Panasonic took the lead, followed by LG;
Samsung Electronics and Giorgio ARMANI unveil Late Premium LCD Television at Milan Furniture Fair
Designed for a discriminating consumer, who is seeking a prestige television that combines sophisticated design and leading flat shade technology. The alliance foresees the step of a range of prestige portable and home consumer electronics products matching Giorgio Armani"s iconic example aesthetic with Samsung"s cutting-edge technology and guidance in consumer electronics. Onliest drawing elements involve a stylish remote control and a special 4-mode lighted power switch that customizes the dash of the two companies" logos on the front of the television. At rest, the remote mirrors the simple gracefulness of the television itself. When handled, the unit immediately comes alive with radiant backlights to in process a full range of convenient features.
Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR4 46 inch LCD HDTV
XBR series televisions represent the very best Sony has to offer in high definition viewing. The XBR line of Full HD 1080p televisions incorporates all of Sony's latest technologies (including HDMI v1.3 features such as x.v.Color and Deep Color). Additional features like Motionflow 120Hz enable smoother motion when viewing movies or fast-action sports. BRAVIA Engine PRO with Digital Reality Creation upconverts all interlaced and progressive video signals including HD signals directly to 1080p for amazing detail and sharpness. Sony BRAVIA Full HD means you"re getting the best resolution that high-definition has to offer consumers. With Sony BRAVIA XBR HDTVs, Full HD 1080 means 1920 x 1080 pixels5 and 1080p video inputs.
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New Sony Bravia KDL-32V4500 with HD tuner
Sony are releasing a whole bunch of new HDTVs for 2008. The new Sony V4500 series is headed for the European market, and consists of three LCD HDTV sizes, 26-inch, 32-inch, and 37-inch. The new screens, according to Sony, showcase the company's "innovative new draw the LINE design concept". Sony's KDL-32V4500 makes HD graphics and digital TV accessible to everyone! The KDL-32V4500 includes the best Sony technologies, including the BRAVIA Engine and the Personal Image function, which turns it into a huge digital photo frame! Thanks to its contrast rate of 33, 000:1, colours are pure and lifelike with no smudging or dulling of images. Its three HDMI connections and its two scart sockets allow you to hook up your DVD recorder, Blu-ray player or games console, while its digital tuner means you can watch more programmes and enjoy your audiovisual entertainment to the max!
Blu-ray: the complete guide to everything you need to know about Blu-ray and Hi-Def
Upgrading to the new Blu-ray Disc format is like making that VHS to DVD switch all over again. But this time it"s DVD that now looks blocky and out-of-date. Getting started with Blu-ray. 1. What is Blu-ray? 2. What products offer Blu-ray playback? 3. How much does Blu-ray hardware cost? 4. Is there regional coding on Blu-ray? 5. Which studios support Blu-ray? 6. Is Blu-ray recordable? What about the alternatives? 7. Why not just buy an upscaling DVD deck? 8. Why did Blu-ray beat HD DVD? 9. Can Blu-ray decks play CDs and DVDs? 10. Will all the HD DVD discs come out on Blu-ray? Will my television play Blu-ray? 11. What sort of display do I need? 12.Do I need a Full HD screen for Blu-ray?
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Pioneer updates its Blu-ray players.
Pioneer"s new range of Blu-ray players - the robust, piano-black machines boast impressive audio and visual capabilities, but it all comes at a premium. Features-wise the BDP-05FD and BDP-51D are jam-packed. Superior sound Pioneer has managed to squeeze in support for all HD audio formats - an industry first. Superior sound. This means that Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD Master Audio all move a look in when it comes to watching your chosen Blu-ray Cd with superior sound. As with Pioneer"s preceding players, there"s added interactivity with its Kuro range of TVs and AV receivers giving, the company states, "the most true-to-life reproduction of HD feature films.
Toshiba HD-A3, HD-A30, HD-A35 HD DVD and SD DVD players
The Blu-ray camp struck a vast gain just before CES when Warner Brothers announced they would be moving exclusively to Blu-ray by mid year, tipping the scales majorly in Blu-ray's favor. Then, in Feb 2008, Toshiba announced it would discontinue the development, manufacturing and marketing of HD DVD, officially ending the format war. They did, however, confirm that they would confidence the warranty of all HD DVD players. While it may seem an empty effort to conversation them pdq since HD DVD has removed itself from the race, these third generation players from Toshiba own a performance response at crazy low prices to be reckoned with and deserve the unabridged story.
10 popular questions about plasma HDTV
10 popular questions about plasma HDTV What is the easiest way to go HD on new Sony LCD HDTV? We just purchased a Sony 40" HDTV LCD 1080p. We have a pioneer DVD surrond system... Try to connect your DVD to your TV using HDMI cables, and make sure your Pioneer DVD have HDMI output, and about... How much FPS will a vizio 26 inch hdtv lcd monitor do up to until it discards the rest? (like average 17" will display 60fps and discard the rest... well what about a vizio 26 inch hdtv lcd monitor?) ... depends on the max resolution... a 26" is likely 720p? In the 720p the "p" refers to a max framerate... What is the best way to watch dvds on a lcd hdtv? I hava an xbox360 but thinking about buying an upscaler?
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HP adds YouTube to its MediaSmart HDTV
There have been various efforts to bring YouTube to the TV and other devices that bypass the computer, but most of these have centered on boxes by third parties and not the TV makers themselves. Hewlett-Packard is trying to fill that void with its "MediaSmart" products, which include an HDTV receiver that allows viewers "to create multiple playlists from anywhere they watch TV." There's a hefty price to watch those homemade cat videos on a big screen, however, as the MediaSmart TV with built-in receiver starts at $1, 900 for 42- and 46-inch 1080p LCDs. And of course, depending on the essence of the YouTube masterpiece that's playing, you could be looking at a morass of giant pixels viewable only if you stand 20 feet away.
Samsung Strengthens Its Leadership in Blu-ray
The company has the technology to offer the most various and powerful lineup, which just now includes a distinct 4G Blu-ray player and 2G Blu-ray home theater. SEOUL, KOREA - April 28, 2008 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Blu-ray player and a second-generation Blu-ray home theater. Samsung boasts the most diverse selection of Blu-ray products in the industry, and association officials revealed plans to make the high-reaching aspect video and audio format a full-fledged market that Samsung will lead. Samsung Electronics introduced the world"s early Blu-ray player in June 2006 and has to date developed three successive generations of the product. Last December Samsung unveiled the first-ever home theater-in-a-box that includes a Blu-ray player and now has come out with an upgraded version.