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3M announces an optical film solution designed for LCD TVs below 40” to aid in providing quality brightness by recycling polarized light with the Vikuiti DBEF D3-260. With the Vikuiti DBEF D3-260, LCD TV owners can enjoy up to 32% energy savings without sacrificing viewing quality which also enhances display viewing angles. The optical film solution from 3M also works well with prism films.
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With the large influx of large screened Plasma and LCD TVs in the market, expect the demand for TV stands to equally increase. Probably one of the most overlooked things needed to complete their home entertainment needs, the larger TVs need customized stands that can hold up these big screens and PlastamTVStands.us.com aims to provide a functional new TV stand with the their line made for 50” wide TV stands.
They weigh less than 110 lbs. and are made up of a black tempered glass and a black aluminum frame. This contemporary stand is perfect for commercial and residential use as the market continues to look for such useful stands for their new wide screen TVs. They also include 4 wheels which can be locked and unlocked to make sure that you find that right angle for your viewing leisure.
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Westinghouse Digital has added a couple of new eco-friendly LCD TVs to beef up its Greenvue LCD TV line. They have added 32” and 42” models which claim to be able to deliver up to 20% power savings. The 32” LCD TV is the SK-32H640G which retails for $430. It features a 720p resolution and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio. This set consumes around 1 watt of power when on standby and requires 31% less power for its size.
The TX-42F810G is the 42” LCD TV model which retails for $700. It offers a full HD 1080p resolution and consumes 24% less power. It has a contrast ratio of 4,000:1 and a 6.5ms response time. These two new LCD TVs join the prior roster of 26” LCD TV models recently introduced by Westinghouse. So if you are looking for a power-saver LCD TV, these new models are certain to satisfy your home viewing and budget issues for home power consumption.
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LG Electronics offers an affordable 47” 1080p LCD TV that is a great buy and loaded with features that a customer will surely find appealing. Providing quality display via its 47” screen is something you rarely get from most LCD TVs in the market today and priced at £822.40 - £899.95, this LG LCD TV is certainly worth every penny especially for people who are following a certain or strict budget for their home viewing pleasure.
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Little-known LCD TV manufacturer Konka has an LCD TV of its own with the Konka LC47DT68DC, an ultra-thin body designed LCD TV that should fit in perfectly in any modern home theater setup or home. It comes with a dual-colored traceless injection display to complement its red and black curved design for that idealistic LCD TV look.
As most LCD TVs in the market, it boasts of a 1080P HD IPS ultra-thin screen and comes equipped with a 1G-speed chip that makes it possible to achieve its 1920×1080 HD resolution without compromising its imaging.
At the same time, the i-sport68 has adopted energy-saving technologies used in intelligent control that can automatically detect the various parts of each image brightness level, and based on the varying brightness of the images themselves, utilize an intelligent adjustment storage capacitor on signal electrodes.
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Samsung Electronics unveiled a mammoth LCD TV during the CEDIA expo, one of the largest LCD TVs we have seen to date. It boasts of a eye-popping 65” LCD TV frame and features support for Internet-based services such as Flickr, Yahoo and YouTube.
It features a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, an anti-glare display, 4 HDMI inputs and a dual component, RCA and USB connectivity. The Samsung LN65B650 LCD TV will reportedly retail for about $6,000 in the market.
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Toshiba has announced a new line of LCD TVs in the market as it formally released the Toshiba REGZA SV series. This new line of LCD TVs are the latest in Toshiba product line geared for the UK market which boast of Toshiba’s Resolution+ technology, Active Vision M200HD picture processing and an LED backlight.
The SV Series will be Toshiba’s first ticket as far as TVs that are making use of LED-backlight which are known to deliver improved color performance for quality displayed images on screen. The SV Series also boast of a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio with 10 bit processing. The new range of LED-backlit LCD TVs are available in 46” and 55” sizes.
Features:
The Toshiba REGZA SV series will be made available starting this September.
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Toshiba officially launched a new standalone Blu-ray disc player with the Toshiba BDX2000. The new Blu-ray player comes with a full HD 1080p digital output that is certain to deliver superior quality and HD content the way consumers want them to be.
Other highlights of this new standalone Blu-ray player include that of the BD Live Profile 2.0 support, and the REGZA link which allows the player to connect with Toshiba’s REGZA LCD TVs through a supplied HDMI cable. It also comes with a SD Card Slot and supports DivX and AVCHD playback.
Highlights:
The Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-ray player will be available starting this December.
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Hitachi unveils its own version of a full HDTV with built-in Blu-ray recorders and HDD as it unveils five new models, following the footsteps of Mitsubishi which had also unveiled the same TVs with similar features just recently.
For their part, Hitachi unveils two LCDs and three Plasma TV sets all of which carry the same built-in Blu-ray video recorder and a 500GB HDD to go. The two LCD TVs will come out (pricing indicated) in 37” ($2,500) and 42” ($3,000).
As for the three Plasma TVs which boast of a 40,000:1 contrast ratio, they will be available in 42” ($3,000), 46” ($3,500) and 50” ($4000).
Hitachi will ship the Plasma TVs to Japan stores beginning September 10 while the LCD TVs will follow by October. No word on when they will be available internationally.
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There had to be something special for the special press conference that Mitsubishi Electronics organized today and apparently the people who came were not disappointed. Today, Mitsubishi Electronics unveiled a brand new lot of potential home theater gadgets for consideration.
The new batch of electronic devices included:
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The demand continues to increase for the LCD TV market. In what is practically the same as the first quarter storm for the demand for LCD TVs, the market shares for it jumped from 62% to 67% as more people have shifted towards the LCD technology for home entertainment needs.
But the same could not be said as revenues have continued to dip. As consumers continue to select lower priced and best buy devices and gadgets, the TV market revenues have shown continued depreciation as customers try to be afloat with the continued global crisis.
Samsung remained the global brand share leader in revenues with a record revenue share of 23.0% and also hitting a record unit share of 18.2%. LGE remained at number 2 after surpassing Sony in the first quarter of this year. Sony held the #3 brand position worldwide in revenues, although losing a little more than a point on shares.
These figures were taken from the Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report.
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Is it surprising to find LG Electronics overtaking erstwhile electronics manufacturing giant Sony Corp? At least for the first half of 2009, LG Electronics has made some headway with its aggressive push on various LCD TV launches, leading to its record breaking run and thus becoming the world’s second-largest manufacturer of liquid crystal displays (LCD) TV.
The sales figures don’t lie but you just have to look at the products launched from the previous months. There is no doubt that LG Electronics has released a variety of TV solutions under the LCD niche that have led towards the customer preference. Sony Corp. for its part has been unveiling its own share of LCD TVs, but not as many compared to LG Electronics which is obviously enjoying its finest year yet despite the economic blues.
For the record, LG electronics has sold 6.74 million units of LCD TVs globally compared to Sony Corporation’s 6.54 million units. That measly .2 million difference was all LG Electronics (12.6%) needed to jump to the number 2 spot as far as market share is concerned. Sony fell to third spot (11.4%) in the market share which is being dominated by Samsung Electronics (19.9%) as of late.
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Hannspree North America Inc. may not be among the popular brands that consumers would associate as far as HD LCD TVs are concerned but perhaps now they will be. Today, they have launched a new 25” 1080p full HD LCD TV in the 25-inch ST251MKB.
This new LCD TV kicks off their campaign for mainstream digital TVs under the ST series. It carries an MSRP of $399.99.
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When it comes to safeguarding your home theater equipment and investment, never overlook the need for surge protectors. Imagine the large investment you put on your large LCD TVs and home theater peripherals which could just get broken at an instant by uncontrollable circumstances such as sudden power surges or fluctuations.
Sensitive as these equipment are, you know that nothing beats a well-maintained piece of home theater equipment by practicing religious preventive maintenance measures.
There are a lot of surge protectors in the market. However, do not be gypped into buying one based on price. Consult technicians or rely on the brands. But if you are really tight on a budget, you can check out this low cost surge protectors, the Sanus ELM203.
Features:
The Sanus Elements ELM203 Surge Protector comes with a pretty impressive bundle for being priced at just $18.95 plus shipping. Included with the ELM203 is a 6′ phone cord, 6′ coax cable, and the instruction manual.
(Source) Legit Reviews
With the rising demand for LCD TV dramatically rising, it is not surprising that Sharp Corp. of Japan is exploring options to expand its LCD manufacturing bases. And while they have their share of local factories, it seems that the need to branch out to other countries has become a need. And one of the countries Sharp is eyeing is China.
China seems to be a feasible place to set up a new factory for their LCD production needs. For one, China is among the top countries who have a large demand for LCD TVs. So should a local factory be put up in China, this becomes beneficial to Chinese locals considering they can instantly get an LCD if they should be buying and have a local service station that can address LCD problems should they come up.
Sharp President Mikio Katayama said that they sold 1.04 million LCD TVs in China last year and is expected to exceed its sales target of 1.2 million LCD TVs for the current business year.
(Source) China Knowledge
LG Electronics unveils a new line of LCD TVs, reinforced with their own TruMotion 200Hz processing. This only means that when it comes to fast picture scenes, the level of pixels produced and frames missed can only get smaller.
LG’s TruMotion processing inserts three extra digitally generated frames for every ‘real’ frame. The process however offers a great deal more than simply inserting the preceding frame three times in quick succession. LG employ some technological wizardry to ‘estimate’ what each new frame should look like, the aim being to further enhance fluidity of motion.
The LH5000 series is available in 32in, 37in, 42in, and 47in varieties and has the advantage of being the cheapest 200Hz equipped LCD TV’s around. The new LG range also comes complete with 4 HDMI inputs, a claimed 80,000:1 contrast ratio and Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolutions.
(Source) HDTV Org
Everyone is leaning towards getting their own LCD TV soon to get the best visuals and projection that they have been touted to have. And while that is apparent, member LCD TV manufacturing companies have come together to make sure that new and upcoming LCD TVs adhere towards the being energy efficient and adhere to eco-friendly standards.
LCD TVs have been criticized for being power moochers but as soon as the line is drawn on adhering towards energy efficiency standards, you can bet that all of these issues will be laid to rest. The call for energy efficiency has been buzzing around and as far as the LCD TV market is concerned, the need to make sure that no sacrifice in quality and that consumers get what they are paying for must be satisfied.
”We are proud to be at the forefront of helping make LCD TVs better, more energy efficient and in many ways a “greener” product for the world’s consumers, and will continue these efforts in conjunction with companies, brands and governmental organizations in the future,” noted Bruce Berkoff, Chairman of the LCD TV Association.
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Officially, this LCD TV is known as the LG LH70, a second generation Scarlet. It is a full HD LCD TV that combines an ultra-slim form factor with incredible picture quality. It had originally launched in Korea in February and now it is making its official debut in the Philippines. http://www.cybertheater.com/lg-launches-two-new-lh70-hdtvs-in-korea/
It is no secret that the Philippines has its share of growing demands for LCD TVs and for sure, this new TV will get its share of purchases from local folks who put premium in quality television viewing. Through the LH70, LG is consolidating its position as a leader in slim TV technology by developing thinner power circuits and supply units.
“The LH70 is a remarkable combination of design, versatility and digital features. It is stylish enough to fit in any living room as an exceptional home decor element, and can easily be connected to a wide variety of devices. It does all of this while staying within reach for most buyers,” said Lee Seung Chul, managing director of LG Electronics Philippines.
(Source) Philippine Star
Samsung continues to produce quality LCD TVs with the 6000, 7000 and 8000 series. These new LCD TVs feature an energy-efficient LED side light source and backlight systems inside its ultra-stylish designs. Among them the 8000 Series supports a four-speed 200Hz drive.
8000 Series
This new series from Samsung offers two sizes a 46 ($3,299) and 55 ($3,999) inches. The ultra-thin body measures only 2.99cm and can stand closer to walls to allow more space for modern homes.
7000 Series
The 7000 series is composed of three sizes and features a a crystal rainbow symphony appearance, and a 2.99cm ultra-thin body.
6000 Series
This is what you may call the affordable line. Made of 4 different sizes, this series features the same crystal rainbow symphony appearance, and retains the red and black transition effects.
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Similar to what other TV manufacturing companies are employing, Vizio is the latest one to announce that they are scrapping their Plasma TV biz. This will take effect starting the second quarter and will most likely be permanent since Vizio plans to focus on its LCD line.
Cost-cutting measures is seen as the reason behind this development as most companies in the TV industry try to come up with cost-efficient measures to survive the current economic conditions. Plasma televisions are dying and with a market that is slowly dwindling in demand, Vizio is better off addressing the growing demand for LCD TVs.
“From sometime in the second quarter, Vizio won’t sell its plasma television sets and possibilities are very low that the company will re-enter the plasma business,” a high-ranking executive said Friday.
“To tackle worsening profitability in the company’s overall TV business, Vizio needs to further concentrate on LCD TVs,” according to the executive who asked not to be identified.
(Source) Korea Times
