With its 1920 x 1080 resolution, the HD panel on Panasonic plasmas displays beautiful images without having to perform pixel conversion for the 1080p video signals processed by the video circuitry. Because super-high resolution is best appreciated on a large screen, Panasonic offers the 1080p HD panel in 50 inch and larger models. These dazzling images can be further enjoyed with the stunning detail and beauty of a Panasonic Blu-ray Disc player.Movie images are some of the most difficult for TV displays to reproduce. By working closely with movie studios for many years and applying research by the Panasonic Hollywood Lab, Studio Reference Mode on Panasonic plasma TVs enables the replication of colors that was originally intended by the director – exactly the way they are seen on reference monitors in professional film editing rooms.

Pro-Setting Mode offers the precise, highly detailed adjustment of image quality to suit personal preferences. Just the touch of a button on the remote executes setting adjustments such as tint, brightness, contour emphasis, gamma compensation and black expansion, which would otherwise require the use of special equipment to accomplish.EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control.GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office.Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix digital camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo Viewer.

Features

• 1080p HD Resolution for Crisp, Lifelike Details
The HD panel on your Panasonic TH-58PZ750U will display beautiful images without having to perform pixel conversion for the 1080p video signals processed by the video circuitry.

• HDMI Connectivity
The TH-58PZ750U features 3 HDMI inputs for connecting all your 1080p equipment without signal loss or degradation with a simple one-cable connection.

• 3D Y/C Filter
With the 3D Y/C Filter you get minimized noise and cross color in your picture, providing you with a top quality picture, and the all-important quality you require from a large screen television set.

• Receive Terrestrial HDTV Broadcasts
Receive and view local broadcasts in HDTV clarity using the built-in tuner. You can even pick up cable HDTV broadcasts.

• One-Touch Playback
The EZ Sync HDAVI Control will let you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control.

• Digital Photos on the Big Screen
JPEG images taken with your digital camera can be viewed directly on the Panasonic TH-58PZ750U with the built-in SD card slot. Simple and convenient.

• Anti-Reflective Coating
The TH-58PZ750U ‘s screen has an Anti-Reflective Coating making it easy to view in rooms with ambient light.

• Pro-Setting
Custom tailor your TH-58PZ750U ‘s settings with a touch of a button for tint, brightness, contour emphasis, gamma compensation and black expansion.

• Pro-Sound
The TH-58PZ750U has 4 speakers powered by 31W of total power plus a passive radiator for clear, powerful sou

Review By Plasmatvreviews

Panasonic TH-58PZ750U Plasma TV is upgraded version of TH-58PZ750U which we have reviewed earlier. Both the Plasma TVs display beautiful images with their 1920 x 1080 resolution on their High Definition panels. With a similar design, their beautiful screens are surrounded by rectangular, piano-black frames which captivate our attention. The most striking feature of Panasonic TH-58PZ750U Plasma TV is its Studio Reference Mode which enables the replication of colors that can be best enjoyed on large monitors just like in professional film editing rooms.

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Review By Reviews.cnet

The TH-58PZ750U looks basically the same as the TH-58PZ700U, and we like its understated styling. Its huge, 58-inch-diagonal pane of glass is surrounded on all sides by a relatively thick frame of glossy black. From both sides of the frame peek the speakers, which consist of extremely thin, black, vertical strips. The top of the cabinet is angled back, as is a larger section along the bottom where you’ll find a door concealing controls and an AV input. A smaller hatch opens to reveal a slot for SD memory cards. The TH-58PZ750U measures 57.3 inches by 38.2 inches by 16.5 inches and weighs 165 pounds with the included, glossy black stand; sans stand, it measures 57.3 inches by 36.2 inches by 5.7 inches and weighs 141 pounds.

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Review By Hdtv-news

The realism of TV images is strongly linked to contrast ratio, and this plasma features a very high contrast ratio of up to 5,000-to-1. Such a wide range from black to white means great depth and dimensionality with vibrant colors. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites allow this Panasonic plasma to render bright scenes with vivid realism. Add to this impressive contrast ratio the ability to display 67.8 billion colors and what you have is a TV that shows you high definition content in all its glory.

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Review By Hdtvlounge

The Panasonic TH58PZ750U also features “Studio Reference Mode” which helps the users to reproduce the exact same colors as seen on the reference monitors used during film editing, so you see the colors as they producers intended. A great feature of the TH-58PZ750U’s plasma screen is the anti-reflective coating, which is rare on plasmas, cutting down on annoying screen reflections from around the room. Internal ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuners provide over-the-air reception, and also supported playback of H.264 HD movie playback from SD memory cards. The TH-58PZ750U also has three HDMI inputs with EZ-Sync and also features Gallery Player.

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Review By Hometheatermag

As with all the plasma displays we know of, the Panasonic’s glass screen is a very efficient reflector of room light. The screen is treated with an anti-reflective compound, but I found it only marginally effective.The Panasonic will accept sources at up to 1080p/60. It will not, however, properly display a 1080p/24 image. You can also view both photos and home movies on the display via an SD card slot behind a second door under the screen.

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Review By Vanns

The best images you can ever view on a Panasonic plasma don’t have anything to do with HDTV. Share your JPEG photos taken with an SD memory card-compatible digital camera on the TH58PZ750U through the set’s memory card slot. Simply insert the card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the slot and enjoy a photo slideshow. This Panasonic HDTV is GalleryPlayer Ready To View. GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office.

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Pioneer showed off the next evolution of their plasma screen in the form of the KRP-500A (50 inch) and KRP-600A (60 inch) today. The screens are paired with the KRP-M01 as a separate media receiver “delivering uncompromised quality, finely-tuned performance and intelligent design”. The screens were announced back in June 2008.
The workings are inherited from the 100Hz Kuro plasma screens launched earlier this year, delivering a Full HD 1080/24p experience with Pioneer’s signature blacks and attention to quality and design. The difference now is that the panel is only 64mm thick and connected via a single cable, making this an idea solution for wall mounting. A 3m cable is supplied, but a 10m option is also available.
Connections-wise you are spoilt for choice with four HDMI, Component, three Scart, Composite, two antenna terminals (terrestrial/satellite), Ethernet, USB 2, PC and two common interface slots (terrestrial/satellite). (Pioneer emphasised that the satellite inputs are for European models, and do not support UK Freesat.) You also get optical digital audio, audio, subwoofer, SR+ and headphone jacks.
The media receiver gives you an 18 watt stereo digital amplifier with TruBass and SRS WOW HD support.

Review By Pioneer

The new models (KRP-500A amp; KRP-600A) are available in 50″ amp; 60″ screen sizes and have a depth of only 64mm which is 30mm less than its predecessors.

The size is due to Pioneer adopting the separate media centre system in which all connection are made via a separate box which has all of the 4 HDMI’s, 3 SCARTs, USB’s and even an Ethernet connection as well as the usual ones and therefore reduces the size of the back tuner panel of the screen themselves.

A single cable from the Tv to the media system allows this to be possible which is easily hidden and is provided with a 4m cable which uin most cases will be plenty long enough although a 10m cable is available too.

With its Enhanced Optimum Mode, the KRP-600A actively senses the light conditions and analyses the viewing content, ensuring that the picture you see is as perfect as it can be. In addition, the audio is harmonised with the programme being watched. The KRP-600A comes with an extra colour sensor that measures the colour characteristics of ambient light to provide the picture optimum to your eye’s sensation.

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Review By plasmatvreviews

Pioneer KRP-600A Kuro Full HD Plasma Television – True to its name “Kuro”, meaning black in Japanese, does produce great black levels. This fine looking black bezel plasma TV can surely add beauty to your living room. Also, being equipped with technologies and features that enhance performance, one can definitely expect great entertainment with this TV.

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Review By avforums

The KURO can recognise light, can tell day from night and analyse on-screen content in real time. Both monitors and plasmas with separate media receiver feature an AV Optimum Mode with optical light sensor for automated adjustment of picture settings according to the lighting conditions in the room and the actual image on the screen, resulting in the best viewing experience. In addition, the audio is harmonised with the programme being watched. The plasmas come with an extra colour sensor that measures the colour characteristics of ambient light to provide the optimum picture in relation to the colour temperature of the room’s ambient lighting conditions.

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If you’re looking for an entry level Plasma TV, the Samsung PS50A558 may just fit the bill. This 50 inch Samsung model features solid features including 3 preset modes (Sport, Movie, Game), DNIe Plus picture enhancement and built-in surround sound.

With Full HD 1080p, Blu Ray movie compatibility and 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, the image quality is sharp and crisp. The dynamic contrast ratio is 30,000:1 and Samsung includes a variable backlight behind the panel, which enables dimming or brightening of the PDP backlight for incredibly dark and bright images.

In Entertainment mode, you get 3 preset hot-keys which allow you to optimize viewing for movies, games and sports. The PS50A558 gives you dynamic fast motion imaging, detail enhancement and vivid colors.

With all the goodies, including 16:9 Aspect Ratio, Picture-in-Picture, Sleep Timer, clock, on/off Timer, Auto power off and Teletext level 2.5, this is one entry level Plasma HDTV that won’t disappoint.

Spec Summary

• Black Finish
• Widescreen 16:9
• 50” Screen Size
• Full HD
• IDTV (Freeview)
• 1920 x 1080 Resolution
• 20,000:1 Contrast Ratio
• Brightness: 1300 cd/m2
• Movie Plus
• DNIE+
• 1080p (24Hz) Input support
• USB 2.0 Spec (Side): JPEG/MP3
• HDMI-CEC
• HDMI Version 1.3
• Cinema Progressive (Film mode)
• 3D Digital Comb Filter
• Digital Noise Reduction
• SRS TruSurround XT Sound Effect System
• Picture-In-Picture (1 Tuner PIP)
• Clock & On/Off Timer and Sleep Timer (Max 180 minutes)
• Plug & Play
• Favorite Channel List
• Entertainment Mode: Sports/Cinema/Game
• EGP
• 3 HDMI Connections
• 2 Euro Scart Connections
• PC Input
• Dimensions: 830.6 x 1230.2 x 319.9mm (H x W x D)

Review by 50Plasma.co.uk

The Samsung PS50A558 is a great entry level 50 plasma tv for those who want the a superior picture without having to spend thousands. In our expert opinion the only thing lacking on this tv is 100HZ scanning, however, this is always a contentious issue of whether it is actually necessary. After having looked at fast action programmes on this 50 plasma tv we would have to agree.

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Review By plasmatvreviews

This widescreen plasma TV with an image aspect ratio of 16:9, presents a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and a screen brightness of 1300cd/m2. A wide viewing angle of 175° is also offered, which makes it easy to view the TV from any part of the room. This TV consumes a power of 550W during runtime and less than a watt in stand-by mode. It measures 1230.3 (W) x 761.8 (H) x 95.0 (D) mm and weighs 37.4kg without the stand. The additional features available are Picture-in-Picture, Sleep Timer, clock, on/off Timer, Auto power off and Teletext level 2.5. The anti burn-in technology present, ensures that the screen does not have colour stains left back by certain images.

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Review By samsung

Entertainment mode provides 3 preset hot-keys which allow you to access an optimised viewing environment for movies, games and sports. With dynamic fast motion imaging, detail enhancement and colours that burst with life, Entertainment mode will engage your attention and put you right in the picture.

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Review By uk.insight

100% pure digital connection synchronizes audio and video signals, ensuring no data loss and pure viewing perfection. Equipped with 3 HDMI inputs, the Samsung LCD TV series 4 is more than a sensational TV; it has the ability to be the centerpiece of your digital world. The addition of Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) allows you to control all connected AV devices from one remote control, giving you a more integrated entertainment experience.

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For the most part, Runco stays pretty quiet in the consumer realm… until CEDIA rolls around. Once again, the high-end AV company is firing on all cylinders in Denver, announcing seven new 1080p LCD / plasma displays including its largest LCD to date, the 70-inch Crystal Series CX-70DHD (pictured). Along with the new panels, the outfit is unveiling its exclusive OPAL (Optical Path Alignment) technology on select models which “delivers extreme glare reduction and enhanced contrast for high ambient light environments.” The aforesaid 70-incher (shipping mid-October for $34,995) actually comes bundled with an external DHD video controller / processor, which incorporates Runco’s Vivix II tech to “enhance all digital and NTSC content to near high-definition quality.” We’ll admit, that sounds an awful lot like something Toshiba’s got going on just a few booths over, but make of it what you will.

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The BD300 will be available next month at Best Buy, Circuit City and other retailers for $399.95. The player will upscale standard DVDs to 1080p and supports BD Live and more. USB media plus is supported along with LG SimpLink.

“At LG we considered what, when and how consumers want to watch movies and television episodes. The result is the ultimate convergence of home theater entertainment and functionality,” said Allan Jason, vice president of sales and marketing for Digital Media/New Products Division at LG Electronics USA. “With intelligent features and access to an ever-growing library of movie and television titles, the BD300 is the next step in a truly personalized entertainment experience.” From i4u.com

NEW YORK (Reuters) – TiVo Inc is developing a new digital video recorder for satellite TV provider DirecTV , rekindling a strained relationship and potentially opening the door to boosting the number of its subscribers.

TiVo shares climbed more than 2 percent on Wednesday after the companies said that they had extended their current deal and added the development, marketing and distribution of a new high-definition DirecTV DVR featuring TiVo service. The product’s launch is expected in the second half of 2009.

Terms of the deal, which also includes an extension of intellectual property arrangements, were not disclosed. But in a federal filing, TiVo said DirecTV will pay a substantially higher monthly fee for households using the new high definition DirecTV DVRs than it does for previously deployed models.

In addition, fees paid by DirecTV are subject to monthly minimums that escalate during the term of the pact starting in 2010 and those minimum payments are “substantially higher” than in the prior agreement, TiVo said. For more information visit i4u.com

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

Sony announced another world’s first TV today with the W1 Series. Earlier we reported about the World’s thinnest LCD TV Sony KDL-40ZX1. The Sony KDL-46W1 is the world’s first LCD TV with motion Flow 240Hz. This is double the image frequency of the current top of the line LCD TVs deliver.

The 240Hz technology is especially great for HD Sports broadcasts. Fast video sequences are supposed to be extremely smooth and sharp. An additional Blur reduction technology (IB reduction) is further improving picture quality.

The new 240Hz Sony LCD TVs will have their price as they are the first sets to introduce this technology.

The 46 inch Sony KDL-46W1 and the 40 inch Sony KDL-40W1 with Motion Flow 240Hz will start shipping in Japan on November 10th.

From i4u.com

Samsung is soon to launch five new LCD TVs, one of which will be a 44.4mm slim LCD TV known as the PAVV Bordeaux 850 which will come in 46″ and 52″ models. Along with the PAVV Bordeaux 950 (55″) and 780 (46″ & 40″) these LCD TV models are to expand its range into the use of LED backlights on large screen formats. There are three new Plasma TVs also on offer which will be available in 63, 58 and 50 inch sizes. These new screens will comply with new green manufacturing protocols and will hopefully reduce the negative impact on the environment.

All eight TVs are in position to be among its Library TVs which provide for multiple input mediums, be it YouTube video clips using an Internet connection, as well as photos, music and video files using the USB.

From newlaunches

From pocket-lint

While there have been several other ultra-thin TVs to cheat on size by moving some of the set’s guts into an external box, we’re starting to see a few of the biggies taking advantage of the newly-codified WHDI spec to beam the signal from the external box to the screen wirelessly. Details are somewhat thin on these new concept Mitsubushi panels, which are 40mm (a hair over 1.5 inches) thick and should reach manufacturing before the year is up. But their use of WHDI (like these Sharp sets before them) to link the panel to the external tuner box adds an interesting twist to this trend.

Trading a few millimeters shaved off the panel for a big honking box may not seem like a hugely advantageous situation, but WHDI has a range of over 100 feet (into the closet it can go) and allows for seamless pairing of compatible HDTV gear throughout your home, meaning the tuner (or the external Mitsubishi Blu-ray recorder shown next to it) could potentially be linked to other panels in the house. I kind of like the idea of stashing all of my modular source gear in a home theater server room of sorts, leaving only ultra-thin panels to receive the signals visible. That seems to be where WHDI is taking us, although Panasonic (who is not a WHDI member) could have something else up their sleeves.

From gizmodo

Philips will launch a 38mm ultra-slim, ultra-light TV which has its picture processing electronics housed in a separate hub at IFA in Germany, Pocket-lint has learnt.
The new television, which will be called Essence, will sport a 42-inch screen and be able to be hung the wall like a picture, probably in a similar way to Sony’s Picture Frame range of televisions.
According to our un-named source, which we got via our contact form, the "Frame", rather than use the wireless HDMI connectivity touted by Philips in the past, be connected to the box of gubbins by a single cable.
However, it means you’ve now got to find somewhere for the box of tricks.
No details on screen quality however we would expect it to use the recently announced 9000 panel from Philips.
Philips has already announced that it will be officially launching the 2nd generation Aurea at the show.

From pocket-lint

Shortly after picking up its very own adult channel, VUDU is announcing a more, shall we say, family friendly bit today. Effective immediately, VUDU users will be able to renew any SD rental for $0.99 within seven days of first viewing the film, while renewals of HD rentals will cost $1.99. Additionally, VUDU has launched a new "99 for 99" movie channel which contains a rotating list of 99 films that can be rented for — you guessed it — just south of a Washington. Interestingly, VUDU calls the deals "summer blockbuster specials," though there’s no sign of an end date for either. Can’t say this totally changes the way we see the movie set-top-box, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction.

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Ultimate picture quality. Ultimate looks. Introducing the state of the art BRAVIA™ X4500 and W4500 series.

BRAVIA™ X4500 series
Full HD 1080p
Graceful floating design with translucent frame
Best-ever clarity, colour, contrast and definition with BRAVIA™ ENGINE 2 PRO
Rich, deep colours, superb contrast and reduced power consumption from new RGB Dynamic LED backlight (46, 55-inch)
Smoother, sharper fast-moving action with Motionflow PRO100Hz technology (46, 55-inch)
Enjoy digital music and photos from networked DLNA devices
BRAVIA™ W4500 series
Full HD 1080p
Innovative styling inspired by new ‘draw the LINE’ design concept
Superb clarity, colour and contrast with BRAVIA™ ENGINE 2
Smoother, sharper fast-moving action thanks to Motionflow 100Hz with Image Blur Reduction technology
Enjoy digital music and photos from networked DLNA devices
Whether you’re into the latest movies on Blu-ray™ Disc, nail-biting PLAYSTATION®3 games or sparkling HD broadcasts, there’s a mouthwatering choice of BRAVIA™ televisions for serious viewers who demand the ultimate entertainment experience.

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Sony has announced a new range of home cinema systems apart of its BRAVIA range that promise to fill your living room with sound.
There will be three models in the new range; the DAV-IS50, HTD-890IS and HT-IS100.
The DAV-IS50 is capable of creating a total of 450Watts of power, will be gloss-black and features a slot-loading DVD/CD/MP3 player with surround-sound processing and an RDS FM/AM radio tuner. It will measure 21cm wide and a little over 10 cm tall.
According to Sony there will be hidden touch-sensor controls spring to life on the top panel when your hand moves to operate them very similar to LG’s home cinema offering.
New wireless rear speakers provide pure, interference-free surround-sound without the need for untidy wiring from the front to back of your room. The DAV-IS50 will upscale pictures from its built-in DVD player to 1080P
The HTD-890IS takes the speaker technology from the DAV-IS50 and adds a DVD/Hard Disk recorder with 160GB capacity and both digital and analogue TV tuners.
As well as playing all your DVDs, and allowing you to record to blank discs, the HTD-890IS can also store up to 455 hours of TV on its hard disk and users will be able to save up to 32 recording events up to a month ahead.
The HTD-890IS has two USB ports, enabling JPEG images to be captured and displayed from portable storage devices, and printed using a PictBridge printer. It also plays MP3 files from hard disk, CD-R/RW or USB storage.
The HT-IS100 is according to Sony a simple surround-sound solution for your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player.
Sony has yet to set a price for the systems.

From pocket-lint

Sharp introduces 2 new AQUOS LCD TV, the LC-20E5 and LC-16E5, which will be available on September 10th.
Both come with an LCD Panel in 1,366×768 resolution, a contrast ratio of 1,200:1, a brightness of 450cd/m², a viewing angle of 176° and BS110℃S digital TV tuner.
Available in two different size: 20-Inch (LC-20E5) and 16-Inch (LC-E5), they also features Analog RGB/HDMI/D4/S-Video/interface. It is announced a price of 560€ (20-Inch) and 500€ (16-Inch)

From Akihabaranews

TiVo launched a new service in conjunction with Starcom called Power||Watch that provides second-by-second ratings services for broadcasters. The service takes demographics segments from 20,000 homes that use TiVo hardware.

The service provides the broadcasters with information on what commercials viewers watch and what commercials they skip. TiVo says that the viewers in the passive panel have agreed to let it use personally identifiable viewing data to compile the findings.

The service showed in May that early adapters who have used TiVo for over 3 years show no more of likelihood to skip commercials that new users. The data also shows that all users place shift and skip commercials at a high rate. Specific commercials skipped by viewers did vary. Did they really need viewing details of 20,000 people to figure that stuff out?

From http://www.i4u.com

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a worldwide leader in innovation and HDTV technology, unveils the successor to the company’s award-winning 81 Series LED LCD HDTV, with the launch of the new Series 9 LED LCD HDTV. The 2008 flagship Series 9, Samsung’s 2nd generation LCD HDTV to use LED SmartLighting™ technology, offers consumers the powerful combination of LED and 120Hz technologies, resulting in a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for a crisp, full HD 1080p picture. The Series 9 is also distinguished by Samsung’s new addition to the art-inspired ToC™ (Touch of Color™) design – an elegantly patterned bezel with charcoal gray accent. Beyond delivering a superior picture performance with craftsman-like design, the Series 9 gives consumers the freedom to easily access and manage nearly all forms of digital content via the TV through innovative features such as InfoLink™ and WiseLink™ Pro.
"Combining Samsung’s LED SmartLighting and Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technologies in one high-performance LCD HDTV, the Series 9 LCD represents Samsung’s continued focus on advancing the very highest picture quality available to consumers in the current HDTV market," said Jonas Tanenbaum, Vice President of LCD Television Marketing at Samsung Electronics America.

For more infor mation visit http://www.samsung.com

As part of Sharp’s recent efforts to shove itself to the forefront of solar innovation, the company is showcasing a prototype of a 26-inch LCD Aquos TV that can be powered entirely by the sun. Now even the 1.6 billion people on earth without electricity won’t have an excuse to miss the next season of Lost.

The set has a contrast ratio of 10000:1 and a 20mm thick display panel. It requires about 30% less power than regular LCD TVs and gets its juice from one of Sharp’s triple-junction thin-film solar cell modules. The modules are about the same size as the television’s screen.

Sharp plans to market the LCD and the energy system as a pair and says that its product could be a hit with both people living off the grid and environmentally-conscious consumers. The company will be exhibiting this, and other energy-saving technologies, at the G8 summit on Monday.

From Gizmodo

Although current Freeview boxes would be unable to process the signal, the arrival of this brand spanking new technology means HD quality broadcasts could soon be hitting the terrestrial airwaves. This trial, which uses second generation DVB-T specification DVB-T2, could pave the way for the introduction of HD onto Freeview by the end of 2009

From /www.shinyshiny.tv

From www.pocket-lint.co.uk

From www.akihabaranews.com

From Engadget

Sanyo has unveiled its new 2008 range of LCD televisions with four models featuring full 1080p HD resolution and a 19-inch model available with a built-in DVD player.
The new LCD televisions are available in the company’s widest ever selection of screen sizes and include 52-inches, 47-inches, 42-inches, 37-inches, 32-inches, 26-inches and a 19-inch model.
At the top end of the screen size spectrum is the CE52FD86-B full HD LCD television. This 52-incher is the largest television ever launched by Sanyo and includes true HD 1080p picture resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), a contrast ratio of 8000:1, brightness levels of 500cd/m2, response time of 8ms and a viewing angle of 178 degrees.
In addition the smaller 47-inch, 42-inch and 37-inch options also offer full 1080p resolution and like the flagship model, offer three HDMI inputs, two SCART sockets, PC input and in-built digital tuner.
All products in the range feature 16:9 LCD, two SCART sockets, PC input and HDMI input and will go on sale either this month or during June.

From pocket-lint.co.uk

Samsung have today announced that they’ve begun mass producing their latest LCD panel, a “high bright” display measuring 46-inches.  The screen, which is intended initially for digital signage, is the brightest LCD in the world, at 1,500-nit.  That’s around three times as bright as a typical LCD.

The panel has a contrast ratio of 3,000:1, and is clearly visible even in well-lit areas.  Samsung have designed it so that multiple panels can be tiled together into video walls.  On its own it is 1,366 x 768 resolution, and has a 178-degree viewing angle.

This isn’t something you’re likely to see in your front room anytime in the near future; for a start it’d probably be too bright to make for comfortable viewing.  However Samsung are estimating the panel will enter volume shipping later on this month, so there’s a fair chance you may come across one at the mall or at a sports venue.

More info at slashgear

From pocket-lint

Simply having a big screen for yourself isn’t such a great idea now is it? That’s why Big Moving Pictures’ fleet of rolling mobile LED screen displays constitutes a new advertising medium. The company is mounting massive (40 x 22 ft) HDTV LED displays on trucks so it can engage the audience at major outdoor events (such as air shows and auto racing) in a new way. Big Moving Pictures Inc. (BMP), and Strongbase have announced the signing of a unique agreement to create the largest mobile LED screen displays ever produced. BMP will target air shows and auto races (NHRA and Indy) initially, but we can see big opportunities for developing the ‘rolling television network’ into a valuable niche advertising medium with high engagement, and large numbers of a high value audience. BMP will transport its MEGASCREENS to the largest events in the United States and Canada, and there’s obviously application for the technology in every country. Weighing 66,000 pounds and hydraulically operated, the MEGASCREENS are trailer-mounted for maximum portability and rapid deployment into a given situation.

Typical time from arriving onsite to displaying video will be under one hour, done by a single technician or truck driver. Image area sizing will be 39.4′W x 22′H in a true 16:9 aspect ratio for direct usage of 720P HDTV signals. LED element pitch is 15mm, brightness range up to 10,000NITS. HD video transmission to the screens will be accomplished by laser-based, digital microwave or fiber optic cabling systems. Its not everyday that we see such a huge screen in our backyard or in the stadium for that matter.

From newlaunches

That Samsung / Armani tie-up continues to grow closer, following the cellphones is a new premium HDTV unveiled on the opening day of the Milan International Furniture Fair. The 46- and 52-inch 1080p LCDs include Samsung’s 100Hz display technology, wrapped in a design inspired by Giorgio Armani’s ’08/’09 Armani/Casa home furnishings collection — inspired by Eileen Gray and reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Age — built to incorporate the TV as a design element of the room rather than hide it. Expect the 42-inch model, with stylish backlit remote control (a smaller, pebble shaped remote is also included for your less stylish friends) and specially designed front-mounted power switch to launch in Europe, Korea and Russia mid-summer, followed by the 52-inch in late summer.
Read – Samsung & Armani unveil new premium LCD TV at Milan furniture fair
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From Engadget by Richard Lawler

The picture perfect BRAVIA™ E4000 series lets you create a personal artistic statement and display breathtaking still images for everyone to enjoy. A radical departure from traditional sets, the newest BRAVIA™ series proves your TV doesn’t have to be a boring black rectangle taking up space when you’re not watching your favourite shows.
The beautifully styled E4000 series makes an elegant addition to any room décor. Inspired by the new Draw the LINE design concept by Sony, its clean, understated lines enhance your environment without distracting from enjoyment of the total viewing experience.
32-inch and 40-inch Full HD models are supplied with a stand, or can be wall mounted to become an integral part of your personal living space alongside other framed works of art. They’re complemented by a smaller 26-inch model – also wall mountable – that’s ideal for freestanding on a desk or table top with family photos.
There’s a choice of four colour frame options to blend effortlessly with contemporary or traditional interiors: Midnight Sky, Aluminium, Pearly White and Dark Walnut.
The E4000 series features Picture Frame Mode, displaying your favourite image on screen to suit your mood or the ambience of the room. Whether you’re socialising with dinner guests or just relaxing, Picture Frame Mode turns your TV screen into a ‘blank canvas’ for displaying treasured images with quality like no other.

By default you can select from a gallery of six artistic masterpieces stored in the television’s memory, ranging from beautiful landscapes to Pop Art and van Gogh.¹
Superb HD quality images are displayed in Picture Frame Mode with lush, warm colours and exquisite detail. In contrast with normal TV viewing mode, image brightness is reduced to mimic a real painting.

Alternatively, Picture Frame Mode is ideal for showing off your favourite photo, whether it’s a family portrait or an unforgettable holiday moment. Images can be displayed from any connected USB flash memory device such as a Micro Vault Tiny that slips discreetly into a socket on the side of the TV set.
When in Picture Frame Mode, power consumption is 35% lower than watching regular TV². For even greater energy efficiency, a timer switches from Picture Frame Mode to power-saving Standby Mode after a preset time – great for people who forget to switch off. This season’s BRAVIA™ line-up is also the most energy efficiency yet from Sony: in Standby Mode the E4000 consumes just 0.19W of power.
As you’d expect, the BRAVIA™ E4000 delivers superb picture quality whether you’re enjoying regular broadcasts, DVDs, movies on Blu-ray Disc™, the latest PLAYSTATION®3 games or HD footage captured with your Handycam® camcorder.
The range-topping 40-inch model features x.v.Colour for displaying an extended, more lifelike colour palette with compatible sources. The same model also supports PhotoTV HD mode, ensuring amazingly lifelike reproduction of still photos from a connected compatible Cyber-shot™ or a compatible α³ digital SLR camera.
“Once again Sony is reinventing ideas about your television’s role in the living room,” says Hiroshi Sakamoto, Marketing and Product Planning Vice President, TV Operations Europe, Sony Europe. “The BRAVIA™ E4000 series blurs boundaries between consumer electronics and fine art. This innovative, gorgeously styled television set looks as good on your wall as the pictures it displays.”

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Its  raining LCD’s today and the latest is once again from Sony. The M1 series will be available in two sizes 20″ and 16 inches with a choice of six colors black, silver, green, pink, red, blue and orange. Furthermore when ordering online you customize the TV with two colors of your choice. The panels support a resolution of 1,366×768, contrast ratio of 1500:1 and a viewing angle of 178 degrees. The TV’s have an Analog / Digital TV tuner , Ethernet, USB, HDMI output etc. The M1 series hits stores in Japan on March 25 with the 16 incher selling for 90,000 Yen ($ 830) and 20 inch model for 110,000 Yen ($ 1000).

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Mitsubishi executives focused on the fact that lasers are the most pure form of light, but wouldn’t give us any hard specifications on contrast ratio. We did manage to get a promise of retail release sometime in 2008, and comment that pricing would be equivalent to flat panel displays of the same size, which means around $5k to $7k. That’s a far cry from previous comments from Novalux (designer of the RGB lasers in the displays) that the technology would cost only half as much as alternate HDTV technologies. Mitsubishi is apparently banking on the high end for the initial launch of Laser HDTV, though it’ll be interesting to see what traction the company can gain in a market that is increasingly favoring hang on the wall flat panels.

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Competition is a good thing, and now that the Apple TV is actually turning into a solid offering in its space, Vudu is cutting the price on its box to stay relevant. Originally launched at $399, you can now snag a Vudu to rent your movies and TV shows straight into your living room for $295. The best news is that if paid the full price for one of these things in the past 30 days, you can call up Vudu and get a $100 movie credit. Who knows if it’ll be enough to mitigate the aggressively-priced and now competitively-featured $229 Apple TV, but it looks like consumers are winning already.

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The sets are also equipped with the Proton’s most up-to-date exclusive Puriti™ video enhancement technology. Puriti-enhanced LCDs possess a wider color range than conventional LCD displays. A built-in artificial intelligence system analyzes  color frequencies and intensity to assure the screen displays the most natural skin tones and the best blacks by compensating for picture detail lost to poor contrast.
Puriti processing converts analog signals to a pure digital format, while filtering out noise artifacts. It delivers extraordinarily broad horizontal and vertical viewing angles of 176 degrees, enabling viewers to enjoy a crisp, clear picture while sitting almost anywhere. Puriti’s 3D De-interlacing and Edge Enhancement capabilities eliminate jagged edges from interlaced video formats, providing smooth edges for moving objects. Its speedy refresh rate empowers LCD panels with the fastest response time in the industry, virtually eliminating delay or ghosting effects.
Energy efficient, Puriti processing also delivers the brightest LCD images in the market producing vivid colors even in brightly lit rooms, and extremely high contrast ratios for rich color representation.

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The set would require a change to the format of its analog and digital TV tuners to accommodate American signals but could remain unchanged from its original design, which sports HDMI, Ethernet, and USB connections and generates an unprecedented 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
Pricing for the US version of the XEL-1 was not discussed; the TV is comparatively expensive at the equivalent of roughly $1,800 in Japan after taxes but may decrease in price for its transition to the US. Sony plans to release larger OLED TVs in the future but does not expect these for the next one to two years.

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Panasonic’s CEDIA booth featured two new value-priced additions to the company’s expanding line of 1080p-resolution plasma televisions. The 42-inch Panasonic TH-42PZ77U and the 50-inch TH-50PZ77U utilize the same panels used in the company’s 700-series of 1080p plasma televisions, and include two HDMI ports as well as an SD memory card slot for viewing digital images. Cost reductions of the new PZ77-series televisions were achieved by incorporating a different speaker package and eliminating the VGA port. Also, the 700-series’ anti-reflective screen coating has been changed to an anti-glare screen coating on the PZ77U-series televisions. Available later this month, the TH-42PZ77U and TH-50PZ77U will carry a suggested retail price of $1,799.95 and $2,799.95, respectively.

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Sharp has launched a new range of AQUOS LCD televisions at IFA 2007 in Berlin Germany.

Although not as thin as the company’s prototype model announced at the same time the new XL2E series models will come three sizes of 42-, 46- and 52-inches, offer 100Hz technology and be Full HD (1080p) Ready.

The new models are also 24p, the new buzzword from IFA this year. 24p standing for 24 images per second is the same speed you get in the cinema.

The televisions also offer a contrast value of 10,000:1 for dynamic measurement or 2,000:1 in panel contrast, built in DVB-T tuner and an analogue tuner as well as a YUV connection, VGA input and three HDMI connections. Sound wise and the new models all feature SRS tru Surround.

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JVC unveiled this morning 2 new LCD TV set HD-Ready ( 1366×768 ) with a 32” (LT-32LC205) and 37” (LT-37LC205) model which adopt the same LCD technology as the LH805 series, with a 120Hz Panel (Twice Velocity GENESSA). Our TV are both DNLA Ver 1.0 compatible and carry an Ethernet port, as well as a 1.3 HDMI input.

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Weybridge, 15 August 2007 – The European Imaging & Sound Association (EISA) has named the Sony BRAVIA KDL-40D3000 LCD television as winner of this year’s European Green Television 2007-2008 award.The beautifully styled 40-inch flat screen television was selected for the prestigious accolade by an evaluation team of European academics specialising in the environmental benchmarking of electronic products.

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Long Beach (CA) – Pioneer this week began shipping its latest slate of plasma televisions, claiming they have the darkest black levels of any plasma set.

The new HDTVs are under Pioneer’s newly minted Kuro line. According to the company, it was able to engineer a new technology that allows black levels that are 80% darker than its previous models.

An insufficient level of black contrast has been one of the biggest complaints about plasma since the induction of the plasma vs. LCD war. Black levels affect the entire viewing experience by adding depth and vibrance to the picture.

Pioneer has launched four flagship Kuro HDTVs available in two sizes. The 42″ models with 1024 x 768 resolution start at $2700, while the 50″ size carries a resolution of 1365 x 768 at a beginning price of $3500.

One of few companies to still exclusively offer plasma sets, Pioneer spoke at this year’s CES saying the video format offered more potential expansion than LCD.

The new Kuro models will be available soon at retailers.

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Samsung has announced its 94 series 1080p plasma HDTVs with WiFi,featuring 1080p displays, 15,000:1 contrast ratio, 3 CEC HDMI ports, Ultra FilterBright light diffusion, 18-bit color processing, ATSC / clear QAM tuners, and USB. The 94 series packs one extra special little thing: 802.11n WiFi for streaming up to 1080i video to the set (no mention of DLNA or any other standards, cross your fingers). The 50 and 58-inch 94 series will run you $3600 and $5300 fourth quarter this year; the new 58-inch 84-series will land for $4700 this September.

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It’s the latest step for the company in the IPTV market, in which traditional telephone lines deliver high-quality television signals to the home. Microsoft says telecom companies and others that use its IPTV software will be able to tout Microsoft Mediaroom as an “ingredient brand,” similar to the way computer makers cite “Intel Inside” for their machines.

The product used to be known as “Microsoft TV: IPTV Edition.”
That didn’t exactly roll off the tongue, acknowledged Ed Graczyk, Microsoft TV marketing director, explaining that it wasn’t meant as a consumer brand. The companies that use Microsoft’s IPTV software generally apply their own brands to the service. Examples include AT&T’s U-Verse, which is in 21 U.S. markets.

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The product will be available from December 21, 2007. And the company reports that the product will be priced at around 600,000 yen (USD 4,861).

Although the projection distance is 46 cm, the distance between the chassis and the wall may be only 8 cm. The projection distance of the company’s existing model LP-XL40 is 103 cm. The projector is targeted for the educational applications and so on.

The product uses the company’s proprietary aspheric mirror in the optical system to reduce the projection distance. The focus adjustment and image enlargement are carried out while the incident light is reflected on the mirror.

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Also at Computex, Xceive showed another reference design, Breckenridge, for a 7-inch HDTV with 16:9 aspect ratio, capable of receiving 18 ATSC formats or NTSC signals via terrestrial or cable signals. The primary board for Breckenridge measures 2.75 x 4.75 inches.

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With a new generation of ‘higher’ definition TVs becoming available, consumers in the UK are facing a new HDTV buying dilemma. Do you opt for an affordable 720p resolution (1280 x 720 pixel) HD set now? Or one of the new breed of cutting-edge 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixel) screens?

In short: is a 1080p HD TV really worth buying?

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La Maestra has been involved in HD since the 1980s when it was proposed as an analog system. His industry career lasted nearly 40 years in computer systems and audio and video electronics. He has been authoring the annual HDTV Technology Review since 2002.

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It could be a reality in 2 years time, thanks to a startup called SiBEAM and a few tv manufacturers eyeing the share in the HDTV market. Analysts believe the technology is expected to overtake WiFi and other wireless solutions currently in the market.

Okay, okay, you still need at least one wire though. The power cable.

It stated that there are no repair issues during the first year or two of use for LCD TVs from major TV manufacturers – including JVC, Panasonic, Samsung, Sanyo, Sharp, Sony and Toshiba. (Dell LCD sets have had higher than average repairs).

In plasma, there have been no repair issues for Fujitsu, Hitachi, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sony or Toshiba. Plasma tv from Philips and Vizio however, has been higher than average.

When it comes to rear projection tv, the results have not been so encouraging.

It stated that rear-projection TVs using CRTs have been much more repair-prone than conventional picture-tube sets, with double the rate of repairs for five-year-old sets. The repair rates for the four brands for Hitachi, Mitsubishi, Sony, and Toshiba are comparable.

With the exception of Toshiba’s DLP, rear-projection microdisplay TVs using LCD, DLP, or LCoS technology have been even more repair-prone than CRT-based rear-projection TVs during their first year of operation. JVC’s LCoS is one of the worst performing set in this category.

So, the results are now in. Which set do you have, and do you agree with this findings?

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The lcd was launched in August, so the announcement is a bit late. At the same time we don’t believe that it will lasts long because Sony, Pioneer, Hitachi and all other lcd tv makers will definately top that screen size in a few months time.

Anyway, for the record, the monster TV include full HD resolution of 6.22 million pixels, a contrast ratio of 3000:1, and 180-degree viewing angle.

An innovation by an Australian-US consortium, laser TV is promised to be “half the price, twice as good, and use a quarter of the electricity of conventional plasma and LCD TVs”.

Novalux chief executive Jean-Michel Pelaprat is so bold as to predict the death of plasma.

“If you look at any screen today, the colour content is roughly about 30-35 per cent of what the eye can see,” he said.

“But for the very first time with a laser TV we’ll be able to see 90 per cent of what the eye can see.

“All of a sudden what you see is a lifelike image on display.”

Combine that with energy efficiency, price advantage and the fact that the laser TVs will be half the weight and depth of plasma TVS, and Mr Pelaprat says “plasma is now something of the past”.

For some picture and info, go to the Novalux site.

Imagine, for example, people taking a drive in a van. The driver uses a car navigation system screen, the person in the passenger seat checks out tourist sites and restaurants, and the person in the back seat enjoys a movie on DVD, all in full-screen view.

We hope they’d be able to integrate this “threesome” technology into a HDTV soon. No more fighting for the remote anymore.

In a recent interview, George Lucas – the man behind successful films like the Star Wars and Indiana Jones said he’s moving to making films for tv instead.

Stating that it makes no sense to spend hundreds of millions for just a single movie, Lucas said making films for tv is the way to go.

He added “We don’t want to make movies. We’re about to get into television. As far as Lucasfilm is concerned, we’ve moved away from the feature film thing because it’s too expensive and it’s too risky“.

It’s estimated that around 30 million Americans enjoy home theaters and are hurting ticket sales in cinemas. Thus, this announcement may not come as a surprise to industry experts.

It seems that along iTunes, downloadable movies will be the “future”.

Sharp has showed off it’s 64 inch super-sharp LCD at Japan’s CEATEC show – drawing mesmerized crowd all over it’s booth.

The resolution is 4x what you see in your current HDTV. Better still, you could divide the monitor into quarters and watch 4 videos at once. No more tv wars in the lounge.

It’s resolution is an insane 4,096 x 2,160 resolution and the picture was said to be very, very sharp.

Don’t ditch your plasma or lcd yet since this unit is currently marketed for those film or tv producers and medical researchers. It will only make it’s way into the mass market in a few years.

The set is also said to have PiP (picture in picture) capability so that two tv programmes can be watched at the same time. PiP is currently a feature in flat screen tv.

Such phones is expected to be released next year. Just wait!

It’s a super easy draw. What you need to do is to let them know what is your current/preferred HD transmission – satellite, ATSC etc. Just put that in the comment section of the page. Winner is selected randomly.

I have never seen such an easy draw. What are you waiting for? The contest ends on Tuesday the 10th this month.

Oh! it’s for US only guys! Sorry ..

Those are definately difficult specs to beat!

Said to be even slimmer than today’s LCD or plasma tv, SED tv is a new technology that will bring a brighter and crispier image than an LCD or Plasma set.

No price have been mentioned but since Sharp, Sony and Samsung are all going to introduce their full HD sets this fall, Canon better position it’s price competitively.

Panasonic is set to halt the production of it’s CRT tv in the next 2-3 years. The move is similar to Toshiba’s plan of closing it’s CRT factory in Malaysia. These companies spokesman have been saying that they will focus on plasma and lcd tv instead.

CRT glass makers Asahi Glass and Hankuk Electric Glass have also reduced their CRT glass monitors production due to inventory pile up.

We have all been waiting for the price of those HDTV to go down to a magical under $1000 mark. Well, it has not gone to that level yet, but Circuit City and Polaroid has something close to that price level.

Circuit City is offering Polaroid’s PLA-4248, at $1299.99. The set is a 42-inch Plasma TV with a built-in high-def tuner and 8000:1 contrast ratio. As expected from a plasma tv, this unit has a HDMI port and TV stand and can display high-def signals via cable, satellite, or an off-air antenna.

If you can wait for another few months, we believe there’ll be more bargain coming in. Be patient.

We’re fed up of many biased and commercial nature of many  digital tv guides. Thus, we decided an impartial guide from a government site like DTV.gov would be serve you better.

There’s tons of info there. Go study!

The move is obviously not welcomed by taxpayers and cabinet members.

One critic said “Under his [O'Connor's] watch, .. these guys are sitting around watching Prison Break on flat-screen TVs and kept warm by under-floor heating, all at taxpayers’ expense.”

Aren’t they one helluva lucky inmates?

Samsung spokesman however said “we are not using their patents,” He also added that “(The lawsuit) is not a big deal.”

According to Dow Jones, the two companies have been negotiating for a resolution since 2005 but have failed to reach a conclusion.

Pioneer’s plasma TV sales have been slow despite the fact that it’s tv are among the best. Display Search, a research firm, says Panasonic leads in Plasma TV sales with 28.3 percent; LG Electronics is second with 17.1 percent. The Korean company, Samsung stands in the third place with 13.1 percent.

At last, the HDTV is finally getting some competition. Philips, Toshiba and Sharp are all said to be developing new televisions that will display 3D images on screen.

Those tvs have actually been sold to businesses for around $12000 but consumers have to wait for several years before it make it’s way into our homes.

Gamers are set to be the first to enjoy such tv since all 3D games are currently played in 2D display.

With the advancement of HDTV into homes, you could clearly see which actors and actresses are the beauties and which are the ugly beasts.

Some may look more stunning when every single details of their faces is exposed, others may want to hide behind their closet.

Among the not-so-hot lists are Britney Spears who seems to looks like she’s a tired 34 year old stepmother and Teri Hatcher who really, really  needs a face makeover (even without HDTV we can all see this).

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Among the best are the sultry Scarlett Johansson.

The 2006 HDTV Honeys

Since then, the amount of tribute to him overflows from every parts of the world.

In his homeland, his father declined a state funeral and decided to have this “ordinary bloke” be buried secretly. Rumors abound that his body will be buried at the Australia Zoo wildlife park.

Grieving fans have been flocking to his family’s Australia Zoo with flowers and notes. One says “I thought you were immortal. How I wish that was true!”

In the internet circle, the overwhelming shock of his news clogs internet traffic and crashed a few internet servers that hosts sites that covers his death. Soon after that, hundreds of videos created by the public in his honour flooded the internet.

Ebay and online stores stocked special tribute t-shirts. Songs were composed. Poems written. Special tribute blogs were created at least by two known sites.

In Beewah, hundreds of surfers circle the waves of Australia’s Pacific Coast and casts wildflowers into the ocean in his honour.

Animal Planet, the fledging tv network he helped promoted had decided to put up a Crickey Fund in his name to save wildlife and pledge to help covers his children’s education costs.

All these tributes are the signs of massive love this wildlife advocate have in the hearts of fans allover the world. His death reminds us all that life is so uncertain and fragile.

I have never been touched by the death of a tv personality. But frankly Steve, I’ll miss you!

The new technology promise superior quality picture than plasma or lcd tvs. It uses “robotic muscles” to control thousands of tiny super prisms that will in turn produce a wide array of colors to the screen – something that is impossible to achive using current technology.

While current plasma or lcd displays (which are already superb in picture) uses 3 colors combination, the latest breakthrough is not confined by this rule. Thus, you’d get full spectrum of colors just like you see in nature.

If the old technology uses red, green and blue as it’s base and combined them to produce other colors, the new technology emits full range of colors – just like a rainbow.

For your information, right now even the latest and the most expensive tv wouldn’t be able to display all colors.

The technology will be available to consumer products in (sadly) 8 years time.

Instead, it’s a team of Italian doctors who said that. The study was done to see if kids who are about to get their blood test would react differently if they have been watching Tv prior to the test.

Kids who watched Tv said they don’t feel much pain. Kids in the other 2 groups ( one that didn’t watch tv, the other had their mother in the doctor’s room) said they had higher pain ratings, with little difference between the two groups.

So .. for those of you who are about to go to the dentist or is about to have a major operation – the moral of the story is this.

Buying a plasma Tv and watching it daily will help you in the operation theather. I didn’t say that.

The Italian doctor said that.