TVPredictions: Pacific Media Associates is forecasting that flat-screen HDTV prices will fall another 15.6 percent in 2008. The California-based research group estimates that the average street price for a flat-panel HDTV declined by 14.7 percent in 2007. However, Pacific Media cautions that some ...
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DVICE: Who needs Apple TV Deux or to spend an extra buck for renting iTunes movies in HD? This spring, both DLO and Creative Labs will have iPod docks that connect to HDTVs via HDMI and will upconvert standard def movies from your iPod to HD. The DLO HomeDock HD will upconvert films to either 720p ...
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Connected Home: HP will be adding the HP MediaSmart Receiver, a new wireless digital media receiver (DMR), to its family of MediaSmart Connected Entertainment solutions. The new product promises to transform any HDTV into a next-generation connected TV, letting you enjoy photos, music, movies, and v...
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Printed Electronics World: Saint-Gobain and Novaled have demonstrated the feasibility of large area OLEDs, based on a new high-performance metallic anode. ? The goal of a two-year research cooperation programme between both partners has been to develop basic technologies for high-performance white O...
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HDTV: There seems to be no stopping LG at the moment as they announce the introduction of no less than 8 new lines of LCD TV’s. The flagship super slim series is the LG75 which features a unique ‘teardrop’ design. The LG75 series is a 1.7in super slim design that accord...
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Electronista: Sharp on Wednesday took the unusual direction of building a compact home theater in its AQUOS Audio lineup that doubles as a complete stand. While larger models exist, the AN-ACD2 is designed not only as a 150-watt, 2.1-channel receiver and stereo but also as a stand for an HDTV set; w...
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Reghardware.co.uk: Sony has unveiled an additional series of Bravia LCD TVs, this time boasting a cutting-edge portability accessory: a carry handle. The Bravia B4000 series comes in three versions, and, in Sony’s words, features a “convenient handgrip” at the back to make the TV more “easily and s...
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TVPredictions: Apple?yesterday gave its disappointing Internet TV device a face lift,? adding High-Definition movies and lowering the price. At this week’s Macworld conference, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said the company is unveiling new software for the? Apple TV, allowing owners to rent movie...
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HDTV News: You want a super-slim television??With a screen size of 42 inches (107cm), the AQUOS LC42D64U raises the bar by fitting large screen sizes into incredibly small footprints. By changing the layout of circuits inside the LCD panel and by reducing the number of parts, Sharp engineers develo...
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CNet Crave: The whirlwind of CES 2008 is finally over, and now that we’ve had a few seconds to gather our thoughts, let’s reflect on some of the major HDTV trends we observed at the show. Thin is in Flat-panels are popular for a reason, and part of it is people love thin screen...
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TVPredictions: JVC is launching four new LCD HDTVs that will include built-in iPod docks. The company made the announcement at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show. JVC says the iPod dock will be integrated into the sets, meaning they will offer playback through the TV’s speak...
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Electronics Weekly: The power sensitive Philips 42PFL5603D Eco TV has scooped the Best in Show award at CES 2008. Majoring on power-saving features, the eco-friendly Eco TV is a 42-inch, 1080p resolution, flat-panel LCD. The “Best of CES” Award Winners were announced yesterday e...
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C21media: UK telecoms company BT will become the first of Microsoft’s IPTV customers to offer consumers Xbox 360 games consoles fitted with technology that turns them into a set-top box. The firm launched its BT Vision IPTV service using Microsoft’s Mediaroom platform in Decembe...
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Associated Press: HDTV manufacturers are trying to make the task of buying an HDTV set much more difficult than just choosing between LCD and plasma, 42 inches or 46 inches.To stand out amid fierce competition, they’re adding exotic features, and even a little bit of color to the plain bla...
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Gadgetspy: Using your flat-panel HDTVs for as style accessories won’t be complete without this gadget. Don’t let wirings cramp your style. FlyWire by Belkin could wirelessly transmit HDTV. You don’t have to see wirings from your HDTV to your HDMI components anymore. The gadget features 5GHz band f...
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Slashgear: HP continued its home entertainment and connectivity rollout at CES 2008 with the launch of the MediaSmart Receiver, a compact set-top box that connects to an HDTV via HDMI and instantly links it to the home network.? Compatible with systems running XP and Vista, as well as HP’s own Home ...
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CNet: Given up for dead less than a year ago, plasma TVs are making a comeback, with manufacturers boosting sales forecasts amid a continued shortage of LCD TVs and surging demand in developing countries. “Plasma isn’t going to disappear,” said Jeff Kim, an analyst at ...
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PC World: Google is reportedly working with TV maker Matsushita to develop HDTVs that have a direct link to Google-owned YouTube and the Picasa photo sharing services. Reports come by way of CNN Money which is running the story. Don’t get your hopes on bright and friendly Google-branded T...
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Reuters: Slim design, advanced calibration options, wireless connectivity and invisible speakers underscore LG Electronics’ 2008 plasma HDTV innovations. The 50-inch (127cm)?model of the flagship PG60 series is the CES 2008 “Best of Innovations” video display honoree, s...
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PC Magazine: Panasonic launched an updated Viera HDTV line on Sunday, bringing both LCD displays and plasma TVs under a single brand. Also announced were a number of new displays. Most noteworthy were the 37-inch (94cm)?TC-37LZ85 LCD and the 46-inch (117cm)?TH-46PZ800. Both represent new form factor...
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