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Panasonic Ships 65-Inch Interactive Plasma Display With Electronic Pen – RedOrbit
HD Plasma LCD TV Reviews16 May 2012 | 1:43 amPanasonic Ships 65-Inch Interactive Plasma Display With Electronic PenRedOrbitThe current largest plasma TV set for consumer use is 150 inches, which is the “mother” glass that is typically cut into pieces to make five 50-inch sets. Larger consumer sets will likely be shown, if only in concept, at the Consumer Electronics Show …and more »View full post on “plasma tv” – Google News -
The BBC's coverage promises to make you sick of the Olympics by the time it's done
Engadget HD15 May 2012 | 10:57 pmHow much Olympics is too much Olympics? The BBC aims to find out at this year's London 2012 games, by offering up "the most comprehensive coverage ever," a list that includes 2,500 hours of coverage via the broadcaster's site and up to 24 live HD streams. Live coverage will be offered up for every sport and each sport, athlete, venue and country will have its own page on the site. The BBC will also be providing a free mobile app, a mobile browser site and apps for connected TVs -- 3D and Super Hi-Vision coverage is a bonus. Check out an explanatory video about the new video player after the… -
Sony and Panasonic team on OLED?
Techwatch: Tech News15 May 2012 | 3:19 amIt would appear that Sony and Panasonic could be set to team up in order to produce large screen OLED TV sets, with a more budget conscious slant. Budget conscious being a relative term when it comes to OLED, mind … Continue reading →Sony and Panasonic team on OLED? is taken from: Techwatch: Technology News Also see the Techwatch digital TV and satellite forums here: Techwatch forums -
How To Build and Equip Your Home Theater PC
HomeTheaterReview.com14 May 2012 | 3:01 amHome Theater PCs have become more and more popular as digital media becomes more streamlined. Andrew Robinson decided to build an HTPC from the ground up. Here's how it went.
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Blu-ray Review: Back to the Future Trilogy
16 May 2012 | 9:54 amIn this classic sci-fi adventure from director Robert Zemeckis, eccentric inventor Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) turns a DeLorean into a time machine that inadvertently sends his young friend, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), 30 years into the past. While stuck in the 1950s, Marty disrupts his parents' destiny and risks throwing the time-space continuum completely out of whack. The only way back to 1985 now is to get mom and dad to pucker up. The Back to the Future Trilogy is a cultural milestone ... -
Consumers View Video Via More Platforms, But HDTVs Most Popular, CEA Study Finds
15 May 2012 | 11:46 pmAs video consumption increases and viewing devices vary, consumers are still using televisions most often to watch video, according to The Evolving Video Landscape study released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. Consumers are watching more video than they have in the past, across a variety of platforms. One-third of U.S. adults online (34 percent) say they watch...... -
LG Previews Google TV At Internet Week
15 May 2012 | 11:34 pmLG Electronics USA is conducting live demonstrations of LG's highly anticipated Google TV models at Internet Week New York, which starts here today. LG's Smart TV with Google TV (G2 Series) combines the power of Google services with the speed of LG's new L9 dual-core chipset and a user-friendly interface for the next-generation Google TV experience. The event runs from May 14-17 at 82 Mercer Street in Manhattan. LG's G2 Series TVs are the first Google TV models coming to the U.S. market with a.... -
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast - Podcast #530: Harman Kardon AVR 2650
11 May 2012 | 12:40 amEver since we saw (or better yet heard) our first demo of Dolby Volume we couldn’t wait to find a reason to upgrade one of our receivers with this capability. That’s going on four years now! So when Ara’s Yamaha “Brokeâ€, he thought what better excuse to buy a receiver with Dolby Volume. The receiver he settled on was the Harman Kardon 2650.... -
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast - Podcast #529: Google Drive and Outdoor Theater Screens
4 May 2012 | 12:06 amUntil recently, it felt like the weather was changing here in Southern California. We clicked over to daylight savings time; we had a few days of nice, sunny BBQ weather and it felt like the season of backyard movies was upon us. Since then it’s gotten a bit gloomy again, but we always like to be prepared, so we've put together a list of screen options for you if you finally want to make the jump into outdoor cinema....
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Tron: Uprising on Disney XD
16 May 2012 | 1:25 pmHaven't seen any mention of the new animated series here yet. Tron: Uprising First 30 min episode airs Friday, May 18 on Disney XD ... -
Does the Olympics seem to be one step closer to PAY TV only?
16 May 2012 | 9:56 amThe last paragraph seems to indicate that people with antennas, or people with no PAY video services (like an "internet-only" cable service), will not have access to streaming video of many Olympic... -
Palladia HD video hour 2.0?
15 May 2012 | 11:15 pmI always have recorded HD Video hour on Palladia which comes on early in the morning. In the recent past everything was in Dolby Digital, but now I'm getting it in Pro Logic only because it's sending... -
Socal: Switch to Uverse TV + Internet from Directv + Timewarner cable advice
15 May 2012 | 5:33 pmHi all, I currently have Directv Choice Xra service for about $115/month, ending contract soon. I also have Timewarner cable for about $42/month, no contract. I've been thinking about switching... -
"So You Think You Can Dance" Season 9 on FOXHD
14 May 2012 | 1:51 pmThought I'd start this thread now. Season debut Thursday May 24 2012 at 8PM . After some R&R, Cat will be back. Image: http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/690/catdeeleybikinihawaii02.jpg
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Samsung UN46D6000 Review: $1000 Set Has Great Features, Middling Video
11 May 2012 | 3:17 pmThe 46-inch Samsung UN46D6000 is a good deal for $1000, but you'll be paying more for its excellent connected features and extras than its so-so video and audio quality. -
Sony Bravia KDL-46EX523 Review: Sub-$1000 HDTV Offers So-So Video, Great Audio
10 May 2012 | 6:00 pmSony's 46-inch Bravia KDL-46EX523 is a fairly basic 46-inch LED-backlit 1080p HDTV with Wi-Fi connectivity, built-in apps, and decent image quality. -
Good News! OLED TV Prices Will Fall Fast
10 May 2012 | 5:20 pmOLED TVs may debut for around $8000, but those prices will drop to $2300 in two years, research firm predicts. -
Samsung's 55-Inch OLED TV Rolls Out in 2012; U.S. Launch Date Unknown
10 May 2012 | 11:05 amThe 55-inch Super OLED 3D TV will be available in Korea by the second half of 2012. -
Google TVs Made by LG Expected in U.S. on May 21
7 May 2012 | 9:38 amSpecs announced earlier include 55- to 84-inch 3D displays, a 3D conversion engine, and an LG Magic Remote plus keyboard.
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Kylo browser for HDTVs goes open source - Geek
16 May 2012 | 12:28 pmGeekKylo browser for HDTVs goes open sourceGeekWith a full-on HD interface on board, the Kylo dashboard and overall browsing experience is more crisp, clear, and enjoyable than ever before. If you're running an HTPC — or even occasionally hooking up a laptop to your HDTV with an HDMI cable — it's and more » -
Transparent HDTV Loewe Invisio Is The Future, But It's Not The Apple iTV (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post
16 May 2012 | 11:54 amTeccaTransparent HDTV Loewe Invisio Is The Future, But It's Not The Apple iTV (PHOTOS)Huffington PostGerman television maker Loewe revealed its vision for the future of home entertainment with the Loewe Invisio, a sleek, transparent, high-definition television that obsolesces contemporary designs -- at least in the looks department.This transparent HDTV is straight out of the future, and could soon appear in Teccaall 3 news articles » -
Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna's Advertising not so Clear…Earning the company an “F ... - Better Business Bureau
16 May 2012 | 9:04 amClear-Cast HDTV Antenna's Advertising not so Clear…Earning the company an “F Better Business BureauCanton, Ohio – May 15, 2012 - The Better Business Bureau has received hundreds of calls from consumers nationwide inquiring about the Clear-Cast HDTV Antenna. The product is manufactured by Brilliant Built Technologies, a subsidiary of Universal Media -
Entone's FusionTV(TM) Fuels Broadband TV Service for Unity Telecom - MarketWatch (press release)
16 May 2012 | 8:02 amEntone's FusionTV(TM) Fuels Broadband TV Service for Unity TelecomMarketWatch (press release)Unity Telecom will distribute Entone's FusionTV service through its nationwide network of over 3500 retail locations, offering consumers a new Broadband TV service model that combines live HDTV programs via FTA and full digital video recorder (DVR) Unity Telecom selects Entone to launch Broadband TVTelecompaper (subscription)all 8 news articles » -
More details emerge about Ikea's Uppleva HDTV - ZDNet (blog)
16 May 2012 | 6:40 amZDNet (blog)More details emerge about Ikea's Uppleva HDTVZDNet (blog)Dubbed Uppleva, the built-in HDTV is expected to cost $960 and be available in the US starting next year. We now know a little more about Uppleva, thanks to GigaOM, which reports that the set will come with approximately 20 apps that make use of its Ikea HDTV launching in US in 2013AZ Central.comIKEA Uppleva HDTV to retail for $960 in Europe beginning next month, US launch EngadgetIkea's Upcoming Uppleva HDTV System Further DetailedCentralia Chronicleall 18 news articles »
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Panasonic Dozen-Foot Diagonal Display
2 May 2012 | 8:00 amOnce again, Panasonic has move the goalposts in the “Mine Is Bigger than Yours” contest. The latest is a 145-inch diagonal plasma television; that’s more than 12 feet from corner to corner. According to a news report by Tech-On, the behemoth was a joint effort with NHK (Japan Broadcasting System) and was produced in one of Panasonic’s idle plasma panel fabrication lines. It’s not a big surprise that NHK is involved, because they have been at the forefront of higher-than-1080p resolutions for a long time. There are several points of interest about this… -
Pay for Online Purchases with Cash
1 May 2012 | 8:00 amFrom the What Will They Think of Next Department: Do you enjoy the convenience of shopping in your BVDs at any hour of the day or night, but still feel a little queasy about sharing your credit card information on the Interwebs? Are you the type who thinks that “left pocket, right pocket” is all you need to know about domestic bookkeeping? Do you still prefer to use old-fashioned “folding green” to pay for your purchases? If so, here’s a back-to-the-future innovation from Walmart that you’re going to love: pay for your online purchases with cash! No, they… -
Stations Must Reveal Political Television Ad Data
30 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amAre you curious about how your local television station charges for political advertising? If the FCC has its way, you won’t need to guess much longer. On Friday, the commission passed new rules that require stations to post the information on a public website. At first blush, this may seem to be a strong blow for transparency in our political process, but I have to wonder if it will ever be implemented. First, it singles out television broadcasters. The rules do not apply to radio, newspapers, billboards, or even cable and satellite television networks. Just those stations that… -
Traffic Jam: Is the Internet Sky Falling?
27 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amAn article by Stacey Higginbotham for GigaOM cites a fascinating statistic from the Sandvine Global Internet Phenomena Report. According to last fall’s version of the report, half of all our Internet use is related to video. Netflix and YouTube alone account for more than 37% of the total traffic. And according to the recently released spring update to the report, when you include audio streaming the total “entertainment traffic” accounts for 64.5% of all Internet downstream traffic on fixed networks in North America, and 51.6% on all mobile networks in North America. -
IKEA Television: What Gives?
26 Apr 2012 | 8:00 amHave you seen the new IKEA Uppleva television? It apparently is designed to make it easy for consumers to choose a new HDTV that fits in with their Scandinavian decor. The set hasn’t been released in this country yet, so we don’t know what the price will be. Without this detail, it’s hard to assess the value of this new product, but it clearly marks some interesting changes in the market. First, if you don’t think that the LCD TV has reached the commodity stage, this should convince you. Here’s a television branded not by any consumer electronics giant, but a…
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Ikea HDTV launching in US in 2013 - AZ Central.com
16 May 2012 | 12:12 pmExpert ReviewsIkea HDTV launching in US in 2013AZ Central.comUnveiled last month, the Uppleva is a high-definition smart TV and sound system integrated into an entertainment stand. It includes four HDMI ports, two USB hook-ups and an FM radio. There's also a compartment to hide any cables.Ikea's UPPLEVA TV gets 'smart' functionality, appsExpert Reviewsall 18 news articles » -
Sencore and Visionary Solutions Supply NASA - TV Technology
16 May 2012 | 8:56 amChristian Science MonitorSencore and Visionary Solutions Supply NASATV Technology HD video signals from the International Space Station to Earth, providing NASA with a real-time video signal that will be used to produce coverage of missions and events, documentaries, archival video, and other unique programming for NASA TV.HD upgrade from NASA for International Space Station camerasRecombuall 61 news articles » -
Amazing Panasonic Ultra HD 145in plasma TV unveiled in Japan - Recombu
16 May 2012 | 6:20 amAmazing Panasonic Ultra HD 145in plasma TV unveiled in JapanRecombuPanasonic and Japanese national broadcaster NHK have unveiled a 145in Ultra High Definition TV with 16 times the resolution of today's Full HD screens. The prototype plasma screen has a resolution of 7860 x 4320 pixels, compared to 1920 x 1080 pixels -
ITU defines UHDTV formats - Broadband TV News
16 May 2012 | 4:58 amITU defines UHDTV formatsBroadband TV NewsThe ITU-R working party 6C has officially defined the parameter values for the next two generations of television formats. Under their current name the two formats are the 4K and 8K UHDTV formats – Ultra High Definition Television.ITU defines 4K and 8K UHDTVDigitalTVEurope.netall 3 news articles » -
HD Advertising for Hispanic TV Audiences Lags Behind National Averages - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
16 May 2012 | 2:00 amHD Advertising for Hispanic TV Audiences Lags Behind National AveragesEON: Enhanced Online News (press release)(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Despite strong high-definition TV adoption by Hispanic audiences, Hispanic broadcast stations and networks lag behind non-Hispanic broadcast TV outlets in HD adoption and viewers of Hispanic television, experience the Hispanic-Targeted HD Ads Lag General MarketMediaPost Communicationsall 5 news articles »
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Twitter hits 10m UK users
16 May 2012 | 3:51 amTwitter has announced that it has hit some 140 million users globally, with 10 million users in the UK. That figure might still be dwarfed by Facebook, which is homing in on the magic one billion mark when it comes … Continue reading →Twitter hits 10m UK users is taken from: Techwatch: Technology News Also see the Techwatch digital TV and satellite forums here: Techwatch forums -
Sniper Elite V2 still number one
16 May 2012 | 3:24 amSniper Elite V2 might have dropped almost 40 per cent in terms of sales, but it maintained the number one spot in the UK all-format chart (as compiled by Chart Track). EA’s football titles also continue to sell well, with … Continue reading →Sniper Elite V2 still number one is taken from: Techwatch: Technology News Also see the Techwatch digital TV and satellite forums here: Techwatch forums -
Virgin to allow mobile calls on planes
15 May 2012 | 3:57 amVirgin Atlantic has announced that it will allow the use of mobile phones to make calls on its fleet of planes. It’s the first UK airline to offer passengers such a perk, although others already facilitate the sending of text … Continue reading →Virgin to allow mobile calls on planes is taken from: Techwatch: Technology News Also see the Techwatch digital TV and satellite forums here: Techwatch forums -
Sony and Panasonic team on OLED?
15 May 2012 | 3:19 amIt would appear that Sony and Panasonic could be set to team up in order to produce large screen OLED TV sets, with a more budget conscious slant. Budget conscious being a relative term when it comes to OLED, mind … Continue reading →Sony and Panasonic team on OLED? is taken from: Techwatch: Technology News Also see the Techwatch digital TV and satellite forums here: Techwatch forums -
Galaxy S III dual-core leak
14 May 2012 | 11:54 amThe Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone is out in just over two weeks time. The next big Android handset has a quad-core processor over here in the UK, but rumours have persisted for some time that there would be a … Continue reading →Galaxy S III dual-core leak is taken from: Techwatch: Technology News Also see the Techwatch digital TV and satellite forums here: Techwatch forums
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Comcast switches on Skype on Xfinity in Boston and Seattle today, eight more metros this week
16 May 2012 | 1:01 pmNow you can Skype on Xfinity, and beyond. Comcast's re-branded cable arm is touting a new trick beginning today, with customers in Boston and Seattle among the first to have access to the new Skype on Xfinity videoconferencing service (Atlanta, Augusta, Ga., Chicago, Detroit, Harrisburg, Pa., Indianapolis, Miami and Pittsburgh will be online by the end of the week). Interested parties can add a $9.95 monthly fee to their Triple Play service to take advantage, enabling "free" (read: $10-per-month) instant messaging and video chatting services. That monthly fee will presumably cover the… -
Prototype 3D display maintains resolution, bumps viewing angles, spans dimensions
16 May 2012 | 11:21 amIf 3D has a future in our pockets, then it must be one that requires no spectacles. Not only are the goggles an issue, other key factors like resolution and viewing angles all need to be bettered before it stands a chance of broad adoption. NLT technology knows this, and has prototyped a 3.1-inch 3D LCD display that not only matches 2D resolution (as we've seen before,) but also offers up to six viewing angles. The display is based on existing horizontal double-density pixel technology with "HxDP" (horizontally x times-density pixels,) a new technology for creating multiple viewpoints, thrown… -
New Roku HD, 2 and LT updated to version 4.7, slew of 'under the hood' improvements in tow
16 May 2012 | 2:59 amIt's been nearly a month since we saw the Roku 2 and LT get hit with some performance-boosting updates, and now the pair's about to be on the receiving end of some additional enhancements. Version 4.7 -- which is also coming to that new Roku HD -- brings with it a slew of improvements, including refined stability for the aforementioned player and a sharpened device discovery method on the company's Android / iOS applications. Inside v4.7, Roku's also added support for channels using Microsoft Smooth Streaming as well as other improvements to help with launch of "several new partner channels"… -
IKEA Uppleva HDTV to retail for $960 in Europe beginning next month, US launch in 2013
15 May 2012 | 11:44 pmDetails continue to emerge as we approach the IKEA Uppleva's June launch. GigaOM has discovered that the set will be available in sizes ranging from 24 to 46 inches and will be priced "around $960" -- with a scale relative to the display size, we presume. The TV will feature a built-in Blu-ray player and a wireless subwoofer, and is being assembled by TCL Multimedia a manufacturer in China. Uppleva is expected to roll out to France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden beginning next month, then to other European countries later in the year, followed by the US in 2013. There will also be a… -
The BBC's coverage promises to make you sick of the Olympics by the time it's done
15 May 2012 | 10:57 pmHow much Olympics is too much Olympics? The BBC aims to find out at this year's London 2012 games, by offering up "the most comprehensive coverage ever," a list that includes 2,500 hours of coverage via the broadcaster's site and up to 24 live HD streams. Live coverage will be offered up for every sport and each sport, athlete, venue and country will have its own page on the site. The BBC will also be providing a free mobile app, a mobile browser site and apps for connected TVs -- 3D and Super Hi-Vision coverage is a bonus. Check out an explanatory video about the new video player after the…
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Toshiba 47TL515U 47-Inch Natural 3D 1080p 240 Hz LED-LCD HDTV with Net TV, Black
15 May 2012 | 12:44 pmLED HDTV Shop Value-minded buyers ready to take the 3D plunge will zoom right in on the 47″ class TL515U LED HDTV with its dazzling big screen 3D performance, sophisticated styling, affordability, plus famous Toshiba quality, innovation and reliability. General Information–Manufacturer–Toshiba::General Information–Manufacturer Part Number–47TL515U::General Information–:General Information–Brand Name–Toshiba::General Information–Product Series–TL515::General Information–Product Model–47TL515U::General… -
Hitachi 19" LED LCD 720p HDTV
15 May 2012 | 12:22 pmLCD HDTV Shop The Hitachi LED Television series is the result of over fifty years of expert television engineering. Experience Matters. State of the art picture performance generated by the latest LED technology gives you an incredibly lifelike viewing experience. The stunning Picture is framed by an ultra slim, elegantly curved gloss black bezel. The thin and light design easily accommodates various viewing angles. The LED Series delivers several high definition inputs, including HDMI pure digital inputs. You can even view your PC photos and videos using the PC input. The Hitachi LED… -
Haier HLT71 7-Inch Handheld LCD TV
15 May 2012 | 12:00 pmHaier HDTV Shop The Haier HLT71 portable LCD TV gives you the ability to enjoy your favorite television programs anywhere, any time-in your home or away. Watch the morning news without having to get out of bed, or while sun bathing in the back yard. Does someone else have dibs on the TV room? Pull out your HLT71, and you’ve got your own TV room. This handy little portable TV has a 7-inch LCD screen that switches between a 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratio. It has a built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with detachable antenna enabling you to receive crisp reception of your favorite channels – even… -
Philips 42PF7320A 42-Inch Widescreen Plasma HDTV
15 May 2012 | 11:44 amPhilips HDTV Shop Get more out of your viewing experience with the incredible Philips 42PF7320A 42″ Plasma Flat HDTV. With its superior picture quality, incredible PDP technology and Pixel Plus display, you’ll have crisp, vivid natural pictures from any video source. You can even connect your portable digital camera or hard drive to the TV through the USB 1.1 port, and share music and photos thorugh it. It’s the ultimate digital multimedia station for your home theater or home entertainment center., Brand Philips, Color silver, 3D comb filter eliminates cross-color,… -
Sony BRAVIA KDL46NX720 46-inch 1080p WiFi 3D LED HDTV, Black
15 May 2012 | 11:22 amSony HDTV Shop Experience brilliant Full HD 1080p picture quality with Sony’s 46-inch KDL-46NX720 LCD HDTV with 3D. This HDTV features Dynamic Edge LED backlighting technology with local dimming, for serious contrast levels, deep blacks, and brilliant whites. It also features MotionFlow XR 240 for crisp, fluid motion in fast-action scenes. Pair with Sony 3D glasses and you’ll be ready for another dimension of entertainment, with immersive playback of the latest 3D titles. Or use the built-in Wi-Fi to access connected entertainment options with BRAVIA Internet Video and Widgets, or…
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Panasonic TX-L32E5
15 May 2012 | 9:51 amWhere the smart money is It might not manage three dimensions, but this 32-inch LED edge-lit LCD telly boasts both decent smart TV antics and digital file networking – all wrapped-up in a slinky chassis. Entry-level it may be, but this particular Panasonic helps redefine the budget TV genre. Ins and outs The first clue that the TX-L32E5B is spec'ed up to the nines comes not in its full HD resolution or edge LED backlighting - which helps achieve a respectable, though hardly brain-blowing 40mm depth - but in its almost exhaustive connectivity. Capping it all is a stunning four HDMI… -
Sony conjures up magic with a Doll for UK HX8 Bravia TV launch
11 May 2012 | 11:17 amKimberley Wyatt assists Ex-Pussycat Doll and Got to Dance judge Kimberley Wyatt and world famous?magician?Drummond Money Coutts have been drafted in to help Sony put across the message that its HX8 Bravia edge-lit LED TV offers pictures as good as the real thing. The set, available in 40, 46 and 55-inch screen sizes, is in stores now and features the Sony Entertainment Network, allowing access to applications for Netflix, BBC iPlayer and a host of other connected TV content providers. Each one has been recognised by the Energy Saving Trust for itsnenergy efficiency. All of the sizes come with… -
The death of plasma? Panasonic sales drop by 41 per cent
11 May 2012 | 8:29 amPosts ?6.3 billion loss Panasonic has posted its annual financial results and, like many other Japanese consumer electronics brands, the last fiscal year has not been kind. The firm has posted a loss of 812.8 billion Yen (?6.3 billion). In addition, the results show an alarming drop in sales of plasma televisions, with Panasonic selling 41 per cent fewer sets from April 2011 to the end of March 2012 than it did the previous financial year. Its smaller screen LCD TVs have fared slightly better, but also saw a dip in sales of 28 per cent. The posted losses are 30 billion Yen (?233 million) more… -
Samsung OLED TV here before the end of 2012, but you better start saving now
10 May 2012 | 3:41 amThe future's bright, it's also expensive Samsung’s revolutionary OLED TV’s are to become available before the end of the year, but they sure aren’t cheap Pocket-lint was lucky enough to get some hands-on time with the 55-inch uber-skinny TV at CES and we were blown away, claiming it was “the future of television technology”. However, with a retail price of more than 10 million Korean won, which works out at around ?5,430, Samsung is possibly pricing itself out of the market. In fairness to Samsung, it concedes that initially its Super OLED televisions will be for… -
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay V1 pictures and hands-on
4 May 2012 | 10:55 amThe Apple TV before Apple's TV Bang & Olufsen TVs is usually at the higher end of pricing - the much higher end. However, the company has, perhaps, surprised us all with its BeoPlay V1 TV. It sports the same design and aesthetic flair as a normal B&O product, but weighs in at a much lower price. You could even say that it's affordable to us mere mortals. The set itself comes in two different sizes, 32 and 40 inches, but has no fewer than four ways of placement. It can be wall hung, with an optional bracket that allows it to swing out to offer the best viewing angle; there are desktop and…
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Samsung PN51E490 Review – 51-inch Plasma HDTV
16 May 2012 | 6:16 amThis post was originally seen on HDTV Universe - Samsung PN51E490 Review – 51-inch Plasma HDTV See larger image Samsung PN51E490 51-Inch 720p 600 Hz 3D Plasma HDTV (Black) (Electronics) List Price: Click Below to View Price New From: Check Amazon For Pricing In Stock Up for Review: Samsung PN51E490 Plasma HDTV. Samsung has designed the model by targeting the increasing demand for affordable HDTV sets. The 51-inch plasma TV set is launched with a very low price-tag to suit your budget. But it lacks the online features and 1080p HD resolution offered by the higher end devices. The slim bezel… -
Samsung PN51E450 Review – 51-inch Plasma HDTV
16 May 2012 | 6:05 amThis post was originally seen on HDTV Universe - Samsung PN51E450 Review – 51-inch Plasma HDTV See larger image Samsung PN51E450 51-Inch 720p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV (Black) (Electronics) List Price: Click Below to View Price New From: Check Amazon For Pricing In Stock Used from: $549.99 In Stock Up for Review: Samsung PN51E450 Plasma HDTV. It is one of the inexpensive TV set launched by Samsung. Along with 3D compatibility and 1080p HD resolution, the model also lacks any wired or wireless networking option to access internet. But the slim bezel design and low price-tag of the device allows you… -
Samsung PN43E450 Review – 43-inch Plasma HDTV
15 May 2012 | 7:12 amThis post was originally seen on HDTV Universe - Samsung PN43E450 Review – 43-inch Plasma HDTV Up for Review: Samsung PN43E450 Plasma HDTV. With new television channels being launched at frequent intervals, it has become necessary for a modern family to possess more than one TV set. You can consider a 3D HDTV set for your main living room and complement it with an inexpensive and normal device. The 43-inch plasma TV model is designed by Samsung to suit the requirements of a second or backup TV set. It comes with a low price-tag and ultra-slim bezel design, but lacks the features offered by… -
Samsung PN60E530 Review – 60-inch Plasma HDTV
15 May 2012 | 6:02 amThis post was originally seen on HDTV Universe - Samsung PN60E530 Review – 60-inch Plasma HDTV Up for Review: Samsung PN60E530 Plasma HDTV. It is one of the affordable non-3D HD TV sets launched by Samsung with a larger screen size. It sports an ultra-slim design and supports 1080p screen resolution. But you will miss most of the advanced features offered by the higher end plasma TV sets launched by the manufacturer. In addition to active or passive 3D compatibility, the model also lacks the wireless networking and internet access options. However, you can consider the model to access your… -
Samsung PN51E530 Review – 51-inch Plasma HDTV
14 May 2012 | 7:10 amThis post was originally seen on HDTV Universe - Samsung PN51E530 Review – 51-inch Plasma HDTV Up for Review: Samsung PN51E530 Plasma HDTV. The 51-inch plasma TV set is one of the affordable non-3D models launched by Samsung. It offers 1080p HD resolution and impressive video quality, but it lacks most of the advanced features offered by the higher end devices launched by the manufacturer. Along with active 3D compatibility, you will also miss any wired or wireless networking options to access internet. However, the affordable price-tag and impressive video performance of the TV set allow…
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Amazing Panasonic Ultra HD 145in plasma TV unveiled in Japan – Recombu
16 May 2012 | 8:44 amAmazing Panasonic Ultra HD 145in plasma TV unveiled in JapanRecombuPanasonic and Japanese national broadcaster NHK have unveiled a 145in Ultra High Definition TV with 16 times the resolution of today's Full HD screens. The prototype plasma screen has a resolution of 7860 x 4320 pixels, compared to 1920 x 1080 pixels …View full post on “plasma tv” – Google News -
Panasonic Ships 65-Inch Interactive Plasma Display With Electronic Pen – RedOrbit
16 May 2012 | 1:43 amPanasonic Ships 65-Inch Interactive Plasma Display With Electronic PenRedOrbitThe current largest plasma TV set for consumer use is 150 inches, which is the “mother” glass that is typically cut into pieces to make five 50-inch sets. Larger consumer sets will likely be shown, if only in concept, at the Consumer Electronics Show …and more »View full post on “plasma tv” – Google News -
Is Plasma TV dead? – Stuff.co.nz
15 May 2012 | 6:44 pmStuff.co.nzIs Plasma TV dead?Stuff.co.nzThe company just posted a US$10 billion loss for the year, and one of its biggest losers is the plasma TV category, where sales fell way short of expectations. Plasma TV sales only hit about 59 per cent of what the company had predicted.and more »View full post on “plasma tv” – Google NewsIncoming search terms for the article:Powered by Article Dashboard icons -
Goodbye, remote control – Manila Standard Today
15 May 2012 | 11:43 amManila Standard TodayGoodbye, remote controlManila Standard TodaySamsung's premium Smart TVs – including the ES8000 LED TV, ES7500 LED TV and E8000 Plasma TV – are powered by a new dual-core processor to enable multi-tasking, so apps no longer need to be exited and relaunched. Searching for movies, browsing the …and more »View full post on “plasma tv” – Google NewsIncoming search terms for the article:Powered by Article Dashboard iconsPowered by Article Dashboard monitorsPowered by Article Dashboard my back -
If your credit card could talk, what would it say? – Fox Business
15 May 2012 | 4:44 amIf your credit card could talk, what would it say?Fox BusinessSay you're about to buy something big, like a 65-inch 3D plasma TV. Wouldn't it be nice to have a credit card that could advise you on how much it'll cost you if you take 6 or 12 months to pay it off? Yes, I know there are old-fashioned devices like …and more »View full post on “plasma tv” – Google News
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DIRECTV to bundle video and Internet with ViaSat and Hughes
16 May 2012 | 12:59 pmDIRECTV will soon allow customers to bundle video and high-speed Internet services no matter where they live throughout the United States, through new partnerships with ViaSat and Hughes. -
Comcast launches Skype ‘HD’ on Xfinity networks today
16 May 2012 | 12:55 pmComcast has launched Skype on Xfinity networks in the Boston and Seattle areas today, with plans to roll out the service to a total of 10 markets by the end of the week. -
New on Blu-ray, Digital & Ultraviolet: ‘The Grey’
16 May 2012 | 12:33 pmWhat’s new on Blu-ray Disc this week? At the top of Amazon’s most popular is The Grey starring Liam Neeson, which comes in a two-disc combo edition packing the Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy and UltraViolet copy. Chronicle, One for the Money, and New York Stories are new titles available on Blu-ray. And, Being John Malkovich [...] -
Netflix will offer multiple streaming plan at higher rate
16 May 2012 | 12:10 pmNetflix will begin offering a higher subscription rate to customers who want to have multiple streaming users accessing one account. -
Report: Netflix streaming to get ‘The Avengers’ & ‘The Hunger Games’
15 May 2012 | 10:54 amNot satisfied with the recent additions of Big Daddy, Joe Dirt, and The Addams Family to Netflix streaming? Hang in there, champ; help is on the way. DailyFinance reports that Netflix will stream two of 2012's biggest blockbusters in the not-too-distant future. The Hunger Games is expected at some point this year, followed by The Avengers in 2013. See more on the complicated carousel of studio rights and video services here.
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24" Proscan PLED2400A 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV for $158.99
16 May 2012 | 10:10 am<p> Elegance meets performance with the Proscan PLED2400A 24" Class LED HDTV. This sleek and slim HDTV will definitely be a stunning addition to any surroundings. Featuring its 24-inch LED display, it delivers bright and vibrant visuals under any light conditions. Its full HD 1080p image resolution means that it provides you with vivid picture quality that will make your viewing experience at home even more satisfying. Thanks to its 1,000:1 contrast ratio, it enables you to see everything in great details as it produces deeper blacks and brighter whites. Perfect for watching… -
32" Seiki LC32G82 1080p 60HZ LCD HDTV for $209.99
16 May 2012 | 9:38 am<p> Seiki LC32G82 32' LCD HDTV Enhance your home theater center with the Seiki LC32G82 32' LCD HDTV/Built-in 3D PAL/NTSC comb filter/ Over-the-air ATSC/NTSC RF input support-</p> More info -
55" Samsung UN55D6900 1080p 120Hz LED 3D HDTV for $1699.99
16 May 2012 | 8:22 am<p> This Samsung HDTV features full 1080p resolution. To build a complete 3D home theater system, we recommend you purchase 3D glasses designed for this TV, a 3D Blu-ray player, high-speed HDMI cable and an A/V receiver that is compatible with 3D products.-</p> More info -
60" Sony KDL-60EX723 1080p 3D LED LCD Internet TV for $2299.99
15 May 2012 | 6:09 pm<p> Calling all entertainment lovers—this slim, sexy Sony EX723 Series HDTV was made for you. See precise motion detail and clarity, plus watch your favorite 2D or 3D entertainment in clear, vivid Full HD 1080p picture quality with incredible contrast5. Built-in Wi-Fi grants instant access to movies, TV shows, videos and music via apps like Netflix®, YouTube™, Pandora® and more1. New apps are delivered automatically, so your selection is never outdated and you're always connected to the best entertainment. You can even video chat with… -
22" Emerson LC220EM2 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV for $169.98
15 May 2012 | 5:48 pm<p> Enjoy excellent 720p HD television programs on the Emerson 22" LCD HDTV. The Eco button lets you control brightness and save money by using less electricity to power the Emerson 22" 720p TV.--</p> More info
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Bowers & Wilkins Launches P3 Headphones
14 May 2012 | 3:01 amBowers & Wilkins continues to add models to the company's ever-growing line of headphones. The newest model, the P3, seems to be a more budget friendly option that still delivers solid performance. -
Paradigm Monitor SUB 12, Perfect Bass Kit and PT-2 Wireless Transmitter Reviewed
14 May 2012 | 3:01 amSean Killebrew found the Paradigm Monitor SUB 12 to be an exemplary subwoofer on its own, but when he paired it with the Perfect Bass Kit, things took a dramatic turn. Read on to find out more. -
How To Build and Equip Your Home Theater PC
14 May 2012 | 3:01 amHome Theater PCs have become more and more popular as digital media becomes more streamlined. Andrew Robinson decided to build an HTPC from the ground up. Here's how it went. -
Vutec Launches the Retracta Vu Traveller Series
13 May 2012 | 3:01 amVutec has decided to make things easier on people traveling with projector screens. Now the screen can go anywhere and set itself up. This is the goal of the Retracta Vu Traveller series from Vutec. -
Wolf Cinema Ships Next Generation Flagship 3D Projectors
12 May 2012 | 3:01 amWolf Cinema has introduced two new projectors with the REF-700 and REF-1000 that will make up the company's reference line of projectors. The features promise some unique and interesting features.
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Live TV is dying, advertisers likely to spend $9B anyway
15 May 2012 | 10:15 amWith DVR penetration nearing 50 percent of American households, and with the majority of homes already watching video on demand, Americans are slowly moving away from a former mainstay of television viewing: Live TV. Nevertheless, this week's upfronts, that put advertisers and broadcast networks together, are likely to result in $9 billion worth of business. Article -
AT&T launches U-verse TV and Internet service in Ottawa, Kan.
14 May 2012 | 5:26 pmAT&T (NYSE: T) U-verse Internet and U-verse TV are now available in Ottawa, Kan., continuing the telco's expansion in the Sunflower State. The company said the service now passes more than 540,000 living units in and around the Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita areas since its 2007 roll out in the state. "Our most recent expansion of AT&T U-verse in Ottawa reflects our commitment to make the investments necessary to bring consumers across Kansas a new era of communications technology," said Steve Hahn, president of AT&T Kansas. -
Ensequence gets $26M in latest funding round
14 May 2012 | 12:54 pmThe concept of smart TVs and their potential to connect with consumers has been fueling venture capital investment in the space of late, especially in the area of app development. The latest company to share a piece of the VC pie is interactive TV vendor Ensequence, which just announced it landed $26 million that it'll use to enable "programmers, advertisers and service providers to transform television into a more engaging consumer viewing experience on all platforms and devices." Ohio-based Myrian Capital led the round. "This round will help Ensequence further lead the industry in enabling… -
Elemental lands Columbus Communications for video play in LatAm, Caribbean
14 May 2012 | 10:06 amTranscoding vendor Elemental Technologies, which last year added Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) and Avail-TVN to its customer roster, today said it would power Columbus' multiscreen video roll out in Latin America and the Caribbean. The service is set to launch in September and will give Columbus subscribers expanded access to 250 live linear broadcast channels and on-demand video on a variety of connected viewing devices, including hybrid set-top boxes, PCs, tablets and smartphones. The customer win is the second in the region for Elemental, which last year was chosen by Avail-TVN to power a… -
SeaChange wraps up spinoff of broadcast server, storage unit
11 May 2012 | 5:42 amVideo-on-demand software specialist SeaChange International (Nasdaq: SEAC) said it has closed the sale of its broadcast server and storage business to XOR Media, completing its first major step toward becoming a pure-play software company. The spinoff of XOR Media, formerly SeaChange Broadcast, was bankrolled by a U.S. VC company, and leaves intact a unit that includes ingest and playout codecs MediaClient and MediaServer; and the shared grid, and scalable Universal MediaLibrary storage. "This sale is an important part of our strategy to transform SeaChange into a pure play software company,"…
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NBC Sports Group signs Avail-TVN to deliver Olympics On Demand
16 May 2012 | 1:12 pmAvail-TVN struck a deal with NBC Sports Group to help it deliver programming from the Summer Olympics in London to cable operators in North America. Avail-TVN will provide an array of services, including broadcast signal acquisition and file capture, C3 watermark verification, support various file formats, dynamic asset management, and distribution of the content. FierceOnlineVideo takes a closer look at the deal. Read more... -
Genova returns to Cablevision as EVP of field operations
16 May 2012 | 1:07 pmCablevision (NYSE: CVC) on Wednesday said that it named Jerry Genova EVP of network management and field operations. Genova, who left Cablevision in 2000 after 25 years at the company, will report to Wilt Hildenbrand, the company's former chief technology officer who recently came out of retirement to head Cablevision's technical operations. Cablevision said Genova will be responsible for the overall operation, maintenance and expansion of network infrastructure. Genova's hiring follows the exit of Cablevision COO Tom Rutledge in December, and the departure of several EVPs. "We're happy… -
Comcast launches Skype to the TV; wins patent for set-tops that can deliver video calls
16 May 2012 | 12:43 pmComcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) on Wednesday said it is allowing subscribers in Boston and Seattle to make Skype video calls through the TV, and that it will soon expand its Skype-on-Xfinity service to several other markets. image from USPTO Comcast first demonstrated the Skype service last June at The Cable Show convention in Chicago. The product, which will cost digital cable subscribers $9.95 monthly, relies on an adapter box and video camera that are attached to cable set-tops. Comcast said that the Skype service will this week also launch in eight other markets. It is the first pay-TV provider… -
DirecTV accuses Verizon of 'abandoning initiatives that would compete with cable'
16 May 2012 | 11:52 amVerizon's (NYSE: VZ) decision to abandon its DSL service and plan to market a fixed wireless broadband product with DirecTV (Nasdaq: DTV) shows the telco is focused on "abandoning initiatives that would compete with cable," DirecTV attorney William Wiltshire wrote in a letter to the FCC secretary Marlene Dortch Wednesday. Wiltshire The letter from DirecTV was sent to the commission for its review of Verizon's spectrum and marketing deals with Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA), Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC), Cox Communications and Bright House Networks. While DirecTV has partnered for years with Verizon… -
SeaChange, Tellabs to target ads on iPad based on web viewing habits
16 May 2012 | 11:06 amSeaChange (Nasdaq: SEAC) on Wednesday said it will team-up with Tellabs (Nasdaq: TLAB) next week at The Cable Show to demonstrate how a cable operator could target ads to subscribers watching live TV on an Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) iPad based on activity from the device's Web browser. The technology may be able to help cable MSOs such as Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA), Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) and Cablevision (NYSE: CVC) pitch media buyers the ability to target ads to subscribers watching live video on tablets and smartphones. National cable networks such as MTV, ESPN and TNT give cable…
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Philips 4000, 5000, 5500 Series Announced
10 May 2012 | 5:43 pmPhilips was very quiet at this years CES, where they didn’t announce any more HDTVs for 2012. A months later in February they announced their 6000 and 7000 series, along with their models from the new 8000 series. It now appears that Philips has more to offer us this year, and have just unveiled their [...] -
Panasonic VT50 Flagship Plasma Now Available
10 May 2012 | 2:17 pmSince covering all of the news and HDTV announcements of this year’s new product lines, the new Panasonic VT50 series has been drawing more than its fair share of attention, and for good reason. The 65-Inch Panasonic TC-P65VT50, and 55-Inch Panasonic TC-P55VT50 are from the new 2012 flagship VT50 series. Having captured the attention and [...] -
Beoplay V1 HDTV Announced
3 May 2012 | 3:29 pmJust last week the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay range was leaked by a Danish website. Of most interest to us was the Beoplay V1 32, and 40-Inch HDTVs, which have now been officially announced by B&O. The B&O Beoplay V1 has been designed by Anders Hermansen, who has given the V1 a stylish and industrial [...] -
Sony BDP-S490 Sneaked Out
1 May 2012 | 7:07 pmSony announced their entire 2012 blu-ray player lineup at CES 2012 back in January, well, at least we thought they did. As their latest previously announced blu-ray players are now starting to ship out, including their 2012 flagship model the BDP-S790, which supports 4K we spotted the Sony BDP-S490. The BDP-S490 model was previously unannounced, [...] -
Sony BDP-S790 4k Blu-ray Player Available
1 May 2012 | 1:55 pmThis morning we received a press email direct from Sony informing us that their top of the range flagship 2012 Blu-ray player is now available for pre-order and will be later this week, on May 6th. The Sony BDP-S790 is a standout player for a number of reasons. Firstly the BDPS790 isn’t just standard blu-ray [...]
