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September 3rd, 2008

TruMotion
TruMotion can reduce blurring on fast moving scenes by displaying one hundred images per second. Standard TV sets only display fifty images per second. TruMotion carefully analyses the picture signal by using advanced algorithms to automatically calculate a new image frame between each original frame. This technology reduces the perceived response time and the picture dragging (’smearing’) phenomenon, providing life like details even in fast moving scenes. As LG uses S-IPS panels which offer increased screen quality, TruMotion helps to improve things further,resulting in picture quality that is better than TVs based on VA panels.

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September 2nd, 2008

Electronics giant Sony on Tuesday unveiled its newest BRAVIA TV for the Japanese market, the 4-inch XDV-W600. The portable TV can be taken to the bath thanks to its IPX7 and IPX6 waterproof rating, enabling it to withstand water depths up to 3.3 feet for up to 30 minutes. While in the bath or elsewhere, users can view content from its built-in 1Seg TV tuner or about 10 hours of content recorded onto its 2GB of internal memory as well as listen to FM radio programming.

Battery life, both from an internal battery and AA cells, is rated at 23 hours by Sony. The display is capable of 480×272-pixel resolution and supports 16.7 million colors.
The Sony BRAVIA XDV-W600 will be available in Japan on October 30, priced at an equivalent of about $368.

 

From electronista

September 2nd, 2008

Bored of busy routine life? Take some time off to enjoy your favourite music and movies on wide screen display of your favourite choice. There are wide range of television models introduced in to the market and each model seems to be better than the other. Adventurous and exciting movies can be enjoyed to the fullest extent with the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85 Plasma TV that is launched in to the market with the most advanced features.

This model comes with a screen size of 46 inches that has anti-reflective screen and 100000 hours life time. The image aspect ratio of this model plasma TV is 16:9. The resolution of the video is 1920 x 1080 pixels. The actual image contrast ratio of this model is 30,000:1 and dynamic contrast ratio is 1,000,000:1. The sound output mode of the two speakers is of stereo type with an output power of 20W. Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85 46” Full HD Plasma TV is a HD-Ready TV that can receive HD signals and display high resolution images. It comes with digital noise reduction feature, whereby it eliminates the noise to create clear noise free pictures.

The frequency of this model plasma TV is 100Hz, which produces sharper pictures. It is built with progressive scan feature which produces clear picture in a single pass. S-Video or super Video is a feature where video signals are transmitted over a cable by dividing the video signals in to two. It consumes power of 387W while in operation and 0.4W in standby mode. The response time of this model is 2ms, which means that it takes just 2ms to respond to the given input. It comes with integrated free view tuner. The colour of the enclosure comes in black colour. The dimensions of Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85 46 Plasma Television is 1168mm (W) x 792mm (H) x 387mm (D) and weighs about 39Kg. Accessories such as HD games console, Blu-ray, freesat, Sky HD or Virgin HD comes with this model plasma TV.

From plasmatvreviews

September 1st, 2008

Panasonic Viera TH46PZ81B 46” Plasma TV is another full HD model from the house of Panasonic coming under the Viera Series. This plasma television has already acquired a covetous status in the UK market for its enhanced networking capabilities, dynamic image resolution and the added advantage of built-in Freesat reception. Dynamic moving picture resolution is realised by astute frame creation that in its turn reproduces flicker-free images that reduces eye-stress due to long time TV viewing. This aspect, supported by a 50Hz video signal input effectuates quality picture resolution in swift-motion scenes as in sports and fast action movies. Another stunner of a supporting device of this television called Real Black Drive System that is a novice in the sector, actively enhances its contrast features. On the whole, this television explicitly expresses any sort of images ranging from the brightest to the darker ones.

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September 1st, 2008

The Series 7 from Samsung has been introduced during the IFA 2008 in Berlin. This lineup is composed by new Full HD LCD and Plasma TVs.
Our Series 7 is equipped with some nice Media solutions features such as the InfoLive born from the Partnership with Yahoo. Like the Series 8, you’ll be able to get RSS feeds on your display (News, Weather, Finance…). It also equipped with the WiseLink Pro, and is certified DLNA.
All of our new models offers a resolution of 1920×1080p.
About the PDP series, available in 50’’, 58’’, and 63””, Samsung’s TV features a Real 100Hz Technology, the Ultra Bright Filter 2, and provides a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1.
About the LCD Range, our TVs come with the new Ultra Clear Panel, as well as new Samsung’s technology: the Wide Color Enhancer 2 and this lineup is available in 3 different sizes: 40’’, 46’’ and 52’’.
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August 30th, 2008

JVC has chosen IFA as the venue to launch its first foray into the Blu-ray market with the introduction of the NX-BD3 that the company will offer as a 2.1-channel Network Media System with Blu-ray disc player.
JVC claims that the NX-BD3 warrants a “world’s first” accolade as it is the first DLNA certified Blu-ray Player, front surround speakers, and a subwoofer with amplifier.
The player offers Blu-ray Full HD resolution, with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour in 1080p HDMI output and is Profile 1 ver. 1.1 compliant, with features like Bonus View as well as LAN connectivity.
The DLNA 1.5 certification means the system will allow file playback via wired and wireless home network, there’s an SD card slot and the machine is also DivX certified.
The speakers have two left/right pairs of drivers in the two speaker units each deliver front and surround channels respectively and are teamed with a “powerful” subwoofer.
Pricing is said to be around the £800 mark when it launches towards the end of the year.

From pocket-lint

August 30th, 2008

Westinghouse on Thursday broke some new ground with its VK40F580D HDTV, the first from the company to feature a built-in DVD player. Unlike most such combos, the DVDs slide in via a front-mounted drive, and not on a side-mounted and reportedly harder-to-reach slot. The 40-inch LCD HDTV delivers 1080p resolution via its two HDMI inputs, and also sports a USB port for connecting portable or flash memory drives, digital cameras or digital audio players, among other compatible devices.

The built-in DVD player in question will upconvert standard definition movies to 1080p and automatically turn on the TV and set the proper input once it detects a DVD is being inserted. Westinghouse has also included an ATSC/ClearQAM tuner for HD broadcasts but has declined to immediately reveal contrast ratios and other image quality details.
The VK-40F580D is shipping now and sells for about $1,049.

 

From electronista

August 29th, 2008

At the IFA 2008 Panasonic made their latest Blu-ray disc players, the DMP-BD35 & DMP-BD55, official. The DMP-BD50 was given an award at the EISA 2008. Both adopt a slim enclosure (49mm for the BD35 and 55mm for the BD55), and are BD-Live Profile 2.0 and VIERA Link compatible.
They also feature the UniPhier processor, SD-slots, HDMI output, 7.1 channel audio output (DMP-BD55 only), and PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus image-processing.
No information about prices or release date.

 

From akihabaranews

August 29th, 2008

Samsung’s new Series 8 Full HD LCD TVs bring design and superior media solutions to new heights.
For the Series 8 TVs (40, 46, and 52 inches), Samsung incorporates its stunning new crystal design that has been so well received by consumers in 2008. The key upgrade is a startling 50% reduction in thickness, producing a slim and narrow bezel measuring just 44.4mm.
Together with a new and distinctive inlaid red pattern, the result is an artful frame with an optimal blend of minimalism, elegance and craftsmanship that speaks of the highest technological elements inside.
Yoon Boo-keun, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics’ Visual Display Division,
expressed confidence that Series 8 TVs will do well in the market.
“The new series 8 TVs offer an even more sophisticated crystal design with an inlaid pattern as well as genuine stylishness, made possible by a slim design and bezel,” Mr. Yoon said.

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August 29th, 2008

Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX6090 HD Ready Plasma TV is indeed a stunner of a device with an exceptionally large screen that supports anything good from HD DVD to Blu-ray to games to Freeview with dynamic precision. This model is a bit slimmer than some of the smaller models of Pioneer that simply looks bulky. Moreover, anyone who knows something in this sector also knows that Pioneer is often called ‘The King of Black’ just for its conception of sublime darks in its displays. This aspect of it, is promptly complimented by an amazing contrast ratio. No wonder, there are enough admirers left for this model, even though it comes under an exorbitant price tag.

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