Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV
We were told at CES last month to expect Vizio’s ultrawidescreen LCDs would hit the market sooner rather than later, now we know how it will fit into our budgets, even if we’re not sure how the aspect ratio will fit in our living rooms. Similar to the way its first Theater 3D TVs popped up last year , the XVT 3D CinemaWide product page reveals a 58-inch model (50- and 71-inchers are also planned ) sporting its trademark 21:9 aspect ratio (compared to a traditional HDTV’s 16:9) and 2560×1080 resolution will start at $3,499
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Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV
Hitachi to halt domestic production of Wooo LCD and plasma TVs, Mitsubishi to axe optical discs?
Hitachi’s line of domestically produced Wooo TVs is coming to an end, now that the manufacturer has confirmed plans to close a major plant in central Japan. In an announcement issued today, Hitachi said it will shutter its factory in Gifu, where some 100,000 LCD and plasma TVs are produced each month. Citing industry-wide price competition as the deciding factor, the company went on to clarify that the facility will shut down by September of this year, and that it will instead be used to manufacture projectors and chips.
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Hitachi to halt domestic production of Wooo LCD and plasma TVs, Mitsubishi to axe optical discs?
LEC Buspad and Carpad: Hands-On Buspad running Android 2.3 [CES 2012]
This year at CES 2012 we came across lots of in-dash video displays and a few select companies providing models running on Android OS. A company here called LEC International which has partnered up with NUR-EL ELEKTRONIK and VIDEOTURISMO to provide two excellent examples of both commercial and consumer in-dash / headrest units. The more commercial product Buspad designed specifically for ground transportation could make those dreadful and boring bus trips, actually something to look forward to.
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LEC Buspad and Carpad: Hands-On Buspad running Android 2.3 [CES 2012]
Samsung gets tired of neighbors watching its Transparent Smart Window, installs blinds
Sammy’s transparent OLED displays may not be the freshest piece of tech at CES, but its still pretty dang awesome.
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Samsung gets tired of neighbors watching its Transparent Smart Window, installs blinds
Sony demos 24- and 46-inch glasses-free 3DTVs, we go eyes-on (video)
Take a quick tour of the showroom floor here at CES and you’ll certainly see, 3D days are here again — at least, where flat panel manufacturers are concerned. And while the industry continues to pump out mass market iterations of the living room tech that hinge upon hideous eyewear, companies like Sony are hard at work behind-the-scenes refining displays that won’t make you look a fool. The autostereoscopic panels, shown off at the company’s booth in 24- and 46-inch models — employ a subtle 3D effect that isn’t immediately noticeable.
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Sony demos 24- and 46-inch glasses-free 3DTVs, we go eyes-on (video)
Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on
We got a hint of Sharp’s plans during its CES 2012 press conference two days ago , but really nothing can prepare you for the sight of the company’s 7,680×4,320 resolution 85-inch Super Hi-Vision 8K LCD . No matter how close we got, we still couldn’t see the pixels, and the video reels being demonstrated showed an almost unimaginable level of detail.
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Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on
BenQ brings XL2420T and XL2420TX gaming monitors to North America
BenQ’s XL2420T and XL2420TX gaming LCDs have been around the block a time or two, but the outfit’s taking advantage of this week’s Consumer Electronics Show to launch ‘em both here in North America. The range is available across quite a few screen sizes (17-, 19-, 21.5-, 22-, 23- and 24-inch), with pricing hitting around the $500 to $600 mark
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BenQ brings XL2420T and XL2420TX gaming monitors to North America
Samsung has Smart TVs with dual core CPUs, cameras and more
Samsung’s CES 2012 press conference is going on right now, and it’s unveiling new products including the top of the line ES8000 LED model that packs a dual core CPU to run its apps, and an integrated camera and microphone for “Smart Interaction”. Beyond that, the “Smart Evolution” feature will let users swap out that dual core processor for something heftier later on if they want to upgrade. Finally “Smart Content” is the umbrella term for a wave content and apps including, of course, Angry Birds , and an upgraded version of AllShare that pulls from the cloud, and can even control other compatible devices
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Samsung has Smart TVs with dual core CPUs, cameras and more
Hands-on Toshiba’s 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV
You remember that Toshiba glassess free 4K 3DTV we told you about ? Well, we got a chance to catch up with it at a Toshiba CES event and we’re happy to say it doesn’t suck. Not only is the 4k mode down right breathtaking, but the autostereoscopic 3D technology has come a long, long way since we saw a demo of a prototype last year
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Hands-on Toshiba’s 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV
Toshiba’s 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV ships in the US early this year, can we borrow $10k?
It’s not a big surprise after launching in Germany and Japan, but Toshiba PR has confirmed to us and CNET that the company’s 3,840×2,160 resolution autostereoscopic 3DTV will make its US debut in the first quarter of 2012, matching the “end of fiscal year” prediction we’d heard previously . There’s no details on pricetag or model #, but given its $10,000~ sticker price overseas, we’d start shaking out those couch cushions now
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Toshiba’s 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV ships in the US early this year, can we borrow $10k?