Sharp has added a new range to its Aquos Quattron HDTVs with the LE830. It includes 60-, 52-, 46- and 40-inch models, each with integrated Wi-Fi and access to CinemaNow, Netflix and Vudu services. All are DLNA certified for streaming content from home networks, as well. The Quattron moniker means they share the company’s own […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced recently that models earning its Energy Star logo will soon be required to use 40% less energy than conventional models.The agency said the stricter television standards, which take effect this September, are the first in a series of revisions it plans this year for more than 20 products. It […]
Samsung has released its 950-series 3D TVs in Korea. Two versions of the 27-inch sets will be offered, including the asymmetrically styled 27TA950 and more traditional 27TA750. Both share 1080p panels with the company’s Ultra Clear Panel tech and integrated Samsung TV Apps. An optional Smart Hub will bring Connect Share, or access to media […]
Panasonic DT30 series Panasonic has revealed prices for its range of 2011 HDTVs and home theater systems. At the same time, it has added two LCD LED TVs with the 37-inch TC-L37DT30 and 32-inch TC-L32DT30. Both sport a 240Hz IPS AlphaLED panel and the VIERA Connect feature that brings with it access to Netflix, […]
Samsung’s mobile and TV hardware groups showed off a project they did together at an event in Budapest on Monday. Both the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 should have the option of connecting to one of Samsung’s new D7000 or D8000 TVs and streaming their own, separate TV feed over the local […]
Panasonic will ship its first LED 3D TVs later this year with the DT30 series. It’s made up of the 37-inch TX-L37DT30 and the 32-inch TX-L37DT30. Both will have IPS panels that bring with them a wide viewing angle. The sets will also have better motion response, while Intelligent Frame Creation brings with it cross-talk-free […]
A recent study by industry group DisplaySearch found plasma panel shipments grew every quarter, year over year, during 2010. In fact, the market research firm said further growth “seems to be supply-limited.” “This is a surprising result, as weak economic conditions resulted in several plasma players exiting the plasma TV business in 2009, and plasma […]
Super Bowl week is in full swing. Samsung knows it is one the big times we go out and buy TVs, so they are gearing up for the big game by offering fans what they hope will be the ultimate interactive entertainment experience. Samsung’s smart TVs have ESPN applications, which you can get from the Samsung […]
Samsung today announced the finalists of its Free the TV Challenge. Finalists were selected from a wide range of submissions for developing the most innovative applications for smart TVs, Blu-ray players and Blu-ray Home Theater Systems. Winners of the Challenge will be announced at the upcoming 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, […]
Vizio has quietly rleased a new flagship shortly after the debut of its its first 3D LCD TVs. The 65-inch XVT3D650SV is 10 inches larger than the previous biggest 3D model. Sadly, the refresh rates went down to 120Hz from 480Hz. Viewers also get polarized 3D glasses in place of the active shutters that cost […]