Bang & Olufsen unveils BeoVision 7 55-inch HDTV

Posted in Bang & Olufsen by Shane McGlaun on November 11th, 2009

beovision7-55-sgBang & Olufsen is a high-end purveyors of home entertainment products including home theater and audio gear. The company offers a line of products that are very expensive putting them in reach of only the wealthy for the most part. Today the company has unveiled its latest HDTV offering.

The TV is called the BeoVision 7 55-inch and will be offered in late November for $18,700 including the floor stand and center speaker. For that much loot, you get a 55-inch HDTV supporting full 1080p resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. The TV has a speaker bar and a built-in Blu-ray player as well.

VIZIO 19 and 23 inch LED backlit HDTVs

Posted in HDTV by Conner Flynn on October 28th, 2009

VIZIO 19 and 23 inch LED backlit HDTVsVIZIO just introduced a few more LED backlit HDTVs to their lineup in the form of 19″ and 23″ models. The 23″ models will support full HD resolution, but keeps things thin. The interesting thing about these models is that both can double as extremely large picture frames. Assuming that you aren’t worried about your monthly power bill anyway.

These 19″ and 23″ models will retail for $349 and $399 when available. No word on when we can expect them.

TV Armor protects your flat screen tv from kids and flying Wii-motes

Posted in HDTV by Conner Flynn on September 30th, 2009

TV ArmorWhen you spend a grand or more on a new flat screen HDTV, you want to protect it right? Kids are the main threat, with their sticky fingers and their fondness for throwing things indoors. The other threat is you with your sticky fingers and your Wii addiction.

So how do you protect your TV? With TV Armor. It’s a simple invention that protects your LCD or Plasma TV from cracks, scratches, dirty slimy hands and more. It does this by covering the screen with a thin durable acrylic shield. A 1/4″ thick layer of optical-grade plastic to be precise. It won’t interfere with picture quality either.

LG unveils two wireless HDTVs

Posted in LG by Shane McGlaun on September 10th, 2009

lgwirelsshdtvThe worst thing about home theater gear and HDTVs is that there are lots of wires. Wires don’t look good and if your wife is a wire hater like mine, you end up catching lots of grief. LG has announced a couple new HDTVs that are wireless.

The two new sets include the LG 55LHX and the LH85. The TVs use a media box to transmit uncompressed full 1080p signals with “virtually” no interference directly to the TV. The TV can pick up the wireless signals from up to 30 feet away.

NuVision Lucidium FX5 series LCD HDTV

Posted in HDTV by Conner Flynn on September 4th, 2009

NuVision Lucidium FX5 series LCD HDTVShopping for a new HDTV but can’t decide? The NuVision Lucidium FX5 Series LCD HDTV might help you decide, if you want to buy an HDTV and do some good at the same time. This limited edition 32″ pink LCD HDTV can help with breast cancer.

They donate a portion of each sale to aid breast cancer research. The NuVision Lucidium FX5 Series LCD HDTV feature Film Times Five (FX5) and Frame Forward Motion (FFM) technologies, which should give you a true 120Hz picture with crisp movement.

Vudu shipping in Mitsubishi HDTVs

Posted in Mitsubishi by Conner Flynn on September 3rd, 2009

Vudu shipping in Mitsubishi HDTVsMitsubishi is now the second brand to include Vudu in their HDTVS after LG. Select Mitsubishi Diamond televisions to be exact. The LT-46249 and LT-52249 models feature an Ethernet port that connects to the Internet and the Vudu service. If you want to be wire free, there’s also a WIFI option.

The news makes us wonder who will be next to include Vudu in their sets. Time will tell. Vudu is on a real streak here. It was only back in July when we told you about LG including vudu in their LH50 Netcast HDTVs.

Sharp AQUOS LC52LE700UN LED HDTV

Posted in HDTV by Conner Flynn on August 16th, 2009

Sharp AQUOS LC52LE700UN LED HDTVSharp has a new 52-inch LED HDTV in its AQUOS line, the LC52LE700UN. The widescreen 52 incher supports full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, 450 cd/m2 brightness and a viewing angle of 176 degrees.

You’ll also get the usual connectivity ports: four HDMI, USB, 2 components, 2 composite and a VGA PC. This TV also features AQUOS Net, Sharp’s internet service for games, weather reports and stocks etc. The Sharp AQUOS LC52LE700UN LED HDTV is now available for purchase for just under $2,000 if you like the specs.

HDTVs now in over half of American homes

Posted in Home by Shane McGlaun on August 5th, 2009

samsung50plasma-sbIf you are like me, you have probably been rocking the HDTV for several years now. Many consumers still haven’t moved to the HD world. I feel like I am walking into the 60’s when I go to my in-laws and see their massive 27-inch CRT TV sitting on the entertainment center.

According to a new report from CTAM, HDTVs have gained significantly in reach in American homes. The report claims that 53% of America homes now have HDTVs in use. That number is up 18% over 2008. The report also says that of that 53% owning HDTVs, 59% own sets with screens 32-inches or larger.

Toshiba Stainless Style 720p HDTV

Posted in Toshiba by Conner Flynn on July 23rd, 2009

Toshiba Stainless Style 720p HDTV Toshiba has just unveiled a truly kitchen-friendly TV with the 19LV612U. The 18.5-inch set features a built-in slot-loading DVD player, integrated ATSC / NTSC / QAM TV tuner and a 1,366 x 768 native resolution. And just look at that stainless steel coating, which will match your other modern appliances.

Some other specs include a brightness of 300, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time, HDMI / VGA inputs, a headphone jack and VESA mount support. It will distract you from preparing and eating meals this September for a price of $349.99. I wonder if it cleans up easy.

Seura The One HDTV Mirror

Posted in HDTV by Conner Flynn on July 15th, 2009

Seura The One HDTV MirrorSeura has released a questionable new 2-in-1 gadget called the One. It’s a 19-inch high definition LCD TV and a mirror all in one package. This unique television is geared toward the rich has a mirror embedded in it.

It supports a native resolution of 1080p and features 16:9 widescreen ratio, HDMI input, PC input, a ATSC/NTSC tuner and a waterproof remote control. If you can actually afford it, The One will set you back $3,500.

Hannspree intros 25-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Posted in LCD by Conner Flynn on June 30th, 2009

Hannspree intros 25-Inch 1080p LCD HDTVHannspree just released its new 25-inch LCD HDTV for the US market. The ‘ST251MKB’ is a budget-friendly TV that supports 1080p resolution and features a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 2ms response time, 300cd/m2 brightness, dynamic 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 160-degree vertical viewing angle and a 170-degree horizontal viewing angle.

It also comes with several handy connectivity ports which include a VGA port, two HDMI ports, an S-Video port, headphone output and a PC audio jack. The ST251MKB is available now at Costco for $400.

Cello intros HDTV that records to SD cards

Posted in HDTV by Conner Flynn on June 24th, 2009

Cello intros HDTV that records to SD cardsSo sorry Asia, North America, but this set is only headed for the European market. At least for now. But at least it’s on it’s way somewhere thanks to Cello Electronics, who has issued the first HDTV that records OTA (Freeview) content directly to an SD card. That should make it much easier for users to shuffle around their recorded content to portable players.

The set features twin TV tuners, a built-in EPG, split-screen functionality and an integrated DVD player. It come in 22-, 26- and 32-inch varieties. It delivers just 1,440 x 900 pixels and no HDMI socket and is available starting next month for £399.99 ($661) or £469.99 ($777).

Vizio announces new XVT HDTVs

Posted in Home Theater by Shane McGlaun on June 24th, 2009

vizio-xvt-hdtv-sbVizio has upset the status quo in the HDTV market in America. The company came in, displaced some of the most established names in HDTVs in America and stole the top sales spot. The reason the company was able to do this was that its products are low cost and perform well.

Vizio has announced a new line of HDTVs that will be coming to market over the next several months. The line includes the XVT HDTV series with up to 240Hz refresh rates and TruLED with Smart Dimming technology.

Toshiba Regza HDTVs now shipping

Posted in Toshiba by Conner Flynn on June 10th, 2009

Toshiba Regza HDTVs now shippingToshiba has already begun shipping their Regza HDTVs, which were initially shown off at CES earlier this year. They even added another series to the line up today, called the XV648. First, the SV670 features an LED backlight, a 240Hz panel, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 14-bit color processing and more. It comes in 46-inch and a 55-inch versions that will cost you $2,300 and $3,000.

The ZV650 features a CCFL backlight rather than LED and has a 240Hz panel and a 100,000:1 contrast ratio. It comes in sizes ranging from 42-inches to 55-inches and costs from $1,300 to $2,400. Then there’s the XV648, which is new to the Regzas line and features a CCFL display, a 120Hz panel and a CrystalCoat display for better contrast.

Hitachi intros new LCD HDTVs

Posted in Hitachi by Conner Flynn on May 26th, 2009

Hitachi intros new LCD HDTVsHitachi is back with some new LCD HDTV product lines in the form of the UltraVision and Alpha series. Ultravision features the best picture quality, the latest 1080p technology, support for up to 8 High Definition inputs, with five HDMI pure digital inputs. It also boasts a trim and light design that is easy to swivel for any viewing position you need, as well as an ENERGY STAR qualification. A built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner lets users access their HD channels easily.

The Alpha series will give you four HDMI pure digital inputs, three HD inputs, a similar ENERGY STAR qualification, RGB input and a swivel stand.





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