Archive for the 'HDTV' Category
At peace with One.
August 11th, 2008It’s guys night out. Football, beer and some beirut (aka beer pong). And then the phone rings…
Wife: “Honey, I can’t make the TV work. Your sister and I want to watch a movie, but we can’t figure out how to make it come up.”
Me: “Use the receiver remote to switch the TV to HDMI2. Then […]
Audioquest rates HDMI cables for speed!
July 25th, 2008Audioquest cables has joined Monster Cable in providing speed ratings for their HDMI cables.
Audioquest cites that there are two issues to consider when purchasing an HDMI cable. First it is important to consider the length that the cable will be ran, and second, it is important to consider your future requirements.
Whereas Monster Cable does not […]
The 2008 HDTV Technology Face-Off
July 10th, 2008
Home Theater Magazine (a great read by the way) recently conducted a battle-royale between the leading HDTV technologies of 2008. Two LCDs, two plasmas, two DLPs, and one LCOS representing seven top tier brands faced off for the showdown.
The article is very well written and quite in-depth, but the results are a little bit […]
Mitsubishi Laser TV!
July 9th, 2008There is a new technology on the horizon for big screen TVs. It promises dramatic improvements in color, detail, and economy. Instead of an LED or projector lamp as the light source, these new sets use lasers!
Lasers do not fade over time or need to be replaced every 3-5 years, and they require less power to operate. […]
Look Ma, no cables!
June 23rd, 2008Just thought I would share this info that I found on USA Today. Monster Cable is coming out with a wireless HD hookup solution that will be here just in time for Christmas! Basically the transmitter plugs into the HDMI connection on the source and the receiver connects into the TV. The wireless range is […]
“All I asked for was skinny TVs that use frickin’ laser beams!”
June 23rd, 2008With apologies to Dr. Evil from the Austin Powers movies, the good news is Mitusbishi’s highly anticipated laser TVs are going to be a reality soon! Check out the frequently asked questions about the new laser TVs here.
Why Buying From An Authorized Dealer Is Worth The Extra Cost
June 19th, 2008When you purchase an HDTV online from an authorized high definition television dealer, you are buying from a company that is certified by the TV manufacturer to sell their products. There are many benefits to buying from manufacturer-certified merchants with the most important being the warranties. Only an authorized dealer can truly honor all manufacturer […]
Samsung 2008 – a vendor show to remember
June 10th, 2008I have just returned from “The Big Easy”, where Samsung held their 2008 key dealer show. The three days spent in New Orleans truly stand out amongst all of these types of events I have attended over the years.
Our dealer meetings were held at our hotel, the Royal Sonesta, right on Bourbon Street, […]
Sony Announces 7 New XBR LCDs for 2008
June 5th, 2008SONY REDEFINES LCD PICTURE QUALITY WITH NEW XBR HDTV LINE
New Technologies Deliver Exceptional Color Reproduction and Black Levels
NEW YORK, June 5, 2008 - Sony today introduced seven new BRAVIA® XBR flat-panel LCD high-definition televisions including models with TRILUMINOS® LED backlight and local dimming for outstanding black-level reproduction and unmatched contrast. The new models expand the […]
Panasonic 50″ Plasma wins CNET Editor’s Choice Award
May 29th, 2008With an overall rating of Excellent (8.7/10), the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ800U clinched the coveted CNET Editor’s Choice Award for May 2008. Citing deep black levels, highly accurate colors, THX mode and an antireflective screen, CNET’s editors compared the Panasonic TH-PZ800U to their reigning favorite, the Pioneer PDP-5080HD Kuro, calling it a “worthy competitor,” but also […]