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Archive for the ‘Television’ Category
Fri, September 12, 2008 2:14 pm By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 A revolution in the television technology! The next big thing is in with Sony’s OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode). Recently featured at hi tech exhibition in Berlin, it was the most attractive sight and drew the best attention. Sony’s first organic panel with OLED technology is the most progressive technology for television displays so far and is bound to get bigger and better.
• It has an unbelievable 3 millimetre thin panel and offers supreme picture quality with astounding contrast, exceptional brightness, brilliant colour reproduction, and a swift response time for action movies or sports.
• It delivers amazing performance in all the key picture quality categories and wider viewing performance as compared to the existing LCDs or other displays. Organic diodes used in Sony OLED technology are semiconductors placed in microscopic caves. They produce light by making electronic holes and electrons circulate between cathode and anode. Distinctive feature here is that electronic holes are more mobile in the organic material that in inorganic one. Such a way every OLED display doesn’t require backlight and polarizer.
• The XEL-1 features the latest connectivity options including two HDMI™ inputs, a digital tuner, and a Memory Stick® media slot for viewing high-resolution photos.
• Sony XEL OLED HDTV weighs just 1.9 kg (US system) and delivers smooth, natural motion during fast action scenes.
• The new Sony XEL OLED HDTV is also eco friendly as it results in reduced power consumption of up to 40% per panel square inch compared to conventional 20-inch LCD panels as it has no backlight.
• The XEL-1 features the latest connectivity options including two HDMI™ inputs, a digital tuner, and a Memory Stick® media slot for viewing digital images. Speakers are embedded in the base, firing sound up through a mesh-aluminium sheet. Controls line the base’s top in front, including buttons to navigate menus, switch channels, and adjust volume.
• There is only one main disadvantage. Unfortunately organic material has a very short lifetime compared to an inorganic one. Organic diodes will last 14 000 working hours while LCD or LED TV displays will sustain approximately 60 000 hours. Luckily other manufacturers have come up with ideas to double organic panel’s endure ability.
OLED is the TV technology of the future, making our TV’s truly flat and you can be the proud owner of the first OLED TV for $2,500 at select Sony outlets.
Tags: Sony, TV, OLED display, Organic panel, LCDs
Tue, August 5, 2008 1:00 pm By James Coolridge
 Mitsubishi has finally set on board the final launch of its LaserVue sets this summer. Yes, these will be the world’s first production laser-based HD TVs and will be available to us this summer in two types - the 65-inch and the 73-inch screen sizes. So what’s new in it for us? We,, these machines will employ laser light in place of normal lamps, with screens much more accurate, generating atleast 200 percent of the normal NTSC color gamut. Yes, this is going to be an absolute treat for all of us who delve in the magic world of gadgetry and gizmos. These machines will consume much less power than the other normal sets.
As if this was not enough, this HD TV also carries with it the following essentials:
The 200 watts used by a LaserVue is said to be half that of a same-size LCD and a third that of an equivalent plasma set.
Both screens produce about 500 nits of brightness and take advantage of their greater color depth with support for x.v.Color (greater than 24-bit color). This happens with the help of their HDMI 1.3 ports and a 120Hz panel that can compensate for motion artifacts.
Either LaserVue is 10 inches deep and just shallow enough to allow for wall mounting.
And no! The summer is still not done without yet another windfall, launched by Mitsubishi.
It has brought for you a completely different approach to its category of LCD line through the launch of its 149 series TVs. These versions - the 46-inch LT46149 and 52-inch LT-52149, both are likely to replace the simple stereo speakers of many other HDTVs with a 16-point audio system, much like speaker bars. The USP of these machines will be that they are found to generate a 5.1-channel surround effect without occupying any physical space, whatsoever. Called the integrated Sound Projector, the system lets users optimize the sound field for a certain room size and sweet spot to receive a more convincingly generated audio effect.
So we see that the Mitsubishi has finally put its foot down in bringing out a revolution in the arena of HD TV’s with any ado. By employing technology par excellence and integrating essentials that most of us have long being dreaming about, these machines are surely set in to win our hearts.
Tags: Gadgets this summer, HD TV’s
Fri, July 18, 2008 9:31 am By James Coolridge
 HDTV: Television Screening is Revolutionized
Most of us believe that HD Tv is a new product of technology. If you fall into this group, then it is a big time mistake. HD TV is the invention of the digital age. The first attempts to set an HD TV standard started began in the late 1970’s. It was mainly for the movie industry as they wanted to improve the quality of the films produced. Like always, it was Sony and NHK, which started this move. They succeeded in making a picture with the quality normally only seen in 35mm film. This was a landmark in the revolution in the movie industry.
In the second half of 1980’s the television broadcasters in the US realized that they needed to be involved in this technology. The felt the need to deliver HD pictures to subscribers homes. It was in 1987, the Federal Communications Commission was asked to reserve a piece of the broadcasting spectrum for the new broadcasting methodology. However the four networks which were in competition in the rush to use the new technology couldn’t agree on a system and produced four different ideas. This led to a stalemate. Later in 1993 the FCC agreed that the four networks would come together and reach a uniform standard. The new standard paved to the formation of the Advanced Televisions Systems Committee. It got approval and began business in 1996.
Remember the fist clips in HD TV? It was a broadcast about Dale Chihuly and his glass blowing tricks. PBS by running this program became the first network to broadcast in true HD. It was a big success and other networks too started fighting hard to get onto the bandwagon as soon as possible.
By late 1998 the TV networks broadcasting over the air HD TV became common and the world television today is completely high dimensional. Call it a revolution of the modern day, but the seeds were sown decades back.
Tags: Television, HDTV, broadcasting, US, Dale Chihuly Sony
Tue, July 15, 2008 9:07 am By James Coolridge
 The modern day customers want to own gadgets that are high on technology and performance. If these gadgets would mark an improvement in their lifestyle, they would not mind to pay the price for these sophisticated gadgets. In this article, we take the case of LCD television sets to illustrate this point.
There are lots of advantages of LCD television sets over the traditional TV sets. LCD television set makes use of the Liquid Crystal Display technology for displaying the visual output. LCD technology is based on the principle of polarized light.
LCD television sets are based on TFT technology which allows the users to enjoy the ultimate viewing experience. LCD television sets score better than the traditional TV sets in terms of depth reduction, minimized energy consumption and low light. The exceptional resolution and contrast ratio offered by LCD television sets makes them high on demand among the viewers.
LCD television sets offer crystal-clear displays and distortion-free transmission of sound. These LCD panels are characterized by high contrast ratio and the ability to capture the nuances. Moreover, they facilitate the users to enjoy connectivity with all the compatible digital devices.
Talking about leading television manufacturers, no body can forget Samsung. The company offers some of the best LCD panels to its customers worldwide. Advanced screen technology is perhaps the USP of Samsung LCD panels. Some models offered by Samsung are constantly receiving positive response from the consumers as well as the critics who review their products.
The LCD panels manufactured by the company are combined with applications from Microsoft in order to create a special game mode that optimizes the image quality and sound response time for a realistic video game play.
Some of the bestseller models offered by Samsung include LN-T4665F, LA 19R71, LA 26R71, LA32S8 and LA 40S8.
So we conclude that LCD TV sets represent an exciting blend of design and technology.
Tags: Television, LCD, display, Liquid, Crystal, Technology
Thu, July 3, 2008 6:14 am By James Coolridge
 Gone are the days of bulky television sets. In the present day, the sleek and streamlined flat screen televisions are replacing the huge television sets in the living room of thousands of Americans, changing the lifestyle and their mere perception of entertainment.
Technology is supreme in the modern living room. People are now equipped with the latest technology. The powerful speakers of surround sound system of a flat screen television take you to an enthralling experience of watching motion pictures on screen. The flat screen televisions are designed as to make the visuals look more natural than ever. They are perhaps the nearest approach to the effect created in the silver screens.
With the slim televisions, the American living rooms have become more or less like a high-tech playground. Automated Flat Panel mounts create a whole new world of options for turning the average thin TV into a fully functioning entertainment system. There are some mount available in the market which make it possible to hang a slim TV from the ceiling to be raised and lowered as needed.
So, what are you waiting for? Own a flat screen television and upgrade your living room to the ultimate entertainment experience!
Tags: flat screen, Entertainment, automated mount
Wed, May 21, 2008 12:55 pm By James Coolridge
 Sezmi Corporation has unveiled the first complete TV 2.0 offering by combining traditional TV content, movies and internet video in a single easy-to-use product. The Next Generation television is optimized for on-demand viewing.
Sezmi removes the artificial barriers between content from different sources and provides a single and consistent interface across live, stored, on-demand and Internet video.
The company with its new next generation television promises to deliver a seamless integration of live, stored, on-demand and Internet video. The company also boasts of removing the artificial barriers between content from different sources and providing a single and consistent interface across live, stored, on-demand and Internet video.
Sezmi offers cost effective delivery of video content with the introduction of the new FlexCast video distribution technology that combines terrestrial digital broadcast television with existing broadband infrastructure. In addition to this, it also provides secure broadcast transmission for content because the system utilizes available capacity in existing digital television broadcast networks.
The Sezmi offers personalized approach to the wholesome entertainment for the family. With the Sezmi remote control which has unique buttons, you can personalize the home page-like screen and organize a line-up of content that is specifically matched your routines and preferences.
Moreover, Sezmi offers the benefits of social networking to the television. If you are a Sezmi subscriber, you can share your playlists with your friends and family. You can also contribute to community ratings of shows and benefit from the recommendations provided by the community.
You can get all these benefits and lots more by the simple installation of the out-of-the-box wireless product and enjoy high quality television experience at your home.
Tags: Music, video., Internet, Sezmi
Sat, May 10, 2008 12:55 pm By James Coolridge
 Sony’s 2008 product line of televisions include two separate series, the XBR6s which come in at 32″ and 37″ display sizes, and the Z series include 40” and 46” sizes.
Traditionally the XBR models are the flagships TVs in Sony’s line. The Sony XBR6 will be available in five different sizes ranging from the 32-inch Sony KDL-32XBR6 to the 52-inch KDL-52XBR6. The other models are the 37-inch Sony KDL-37XBR6, KDL-40XBR6, KDL-46XBR6.
The XBR6s contain many of the same high-end features of the Z series including 1080p picture, 120Hz display mode, and DLNA (Digital Lifestyle Network Alliance) support.
Sony Bravia XBR6 features Live Color creation with WCG-CCFL backlight technology, x.v Color for impressive colors with a 10-bit panel and processing. New features on the Sony XBR6 models are Sony’s Bravia Engine 2 processing for enhanced image quality, a DLNA compliant Ethernet input, TV Guide IPG, an enhanced XMB user interface with 3D graphics, and Bravia Sync capabilities.
DLNA compliant - Digital Lifestyle Network Alliance (DLNA) is a suite of protocols and standards agreed to by various media, computer, and electronics manufacturers that lets digital content be streamed and accessed by various devices. If you have a compatible DLNA server the Z-series TV will be able to view photos being stored.
120Hz - to handle fast motion found in action movies, video games and sports the television’s refresh rate is doubled from the usual 60Hz to 120Hz which results in smoother motion and reduces the image artifacting known as judder.
60p and 24p support - these sets have the compatibility to accept Blu-Ray content that is delivered at 24 frames per second with a progressive picture. They also accept a progressive signal that is delivered at 60 frames per second, this is most common in video games. Both the HDMI and Component video inputs can handle these signals.
Bravia Sync - control the other components in your home theater system, such as your A/V receiver and DVD player, directly from the TV. The other components must be Bravia sync compatible.
Tags: Sony, flatscreen, Bravia
Fri, May 9, 2008 4:35 am By James Coolridge
 Hitachi had a desire to captivate in the dimensions of its HDTV. Now, it has realized it in its Ultra Thin LCD HDTV which is merely 1.5 inches thick. Hitachi’s Ultra Thin LCD HDTV is now available in the US markets. Director’s Series (X) and Ultra Vision (V) models are now available in the US with the sizes ranging from 32”, 37”, 42” and 47 inches. The larger two offer full 1920 x 1080 resolutions while 32 inch version offers 1366 x 768 resolutions.
Hitachi is aimed at is marketing the LCD sets as a sort of high-end luxury item, for those who value a compact form factor and sleek bezel as much as picture quality.
Hitachi implements a technology called External Electrode Florescent Lamp (EEFL), which affords greater power efficiency, delivers improved and more flexible color accuracy as well as a longer overall life span for the display.
The vertical and horizontal viewing angle of the product line is 178 degrees. Picture Master Full HD is the addition. This is Hitachi’s HD image processing engine analyzes and processes the image at a high speed, providing quality pictures by optimizing contrast frame by frame and adjusting the hue, saturation and brightness pixel by pixel using 3D data as well as controlling detail gradation and sharp edges. The company also added a circuit designed to enhance the crispness in scenes to capture subtle details, such as details in human skin.
The newly developed box-type speakers located at the left and right sides of the bottom of the monitor are slim enough to fit the 35mm thickness of the monitor and are powered by the included 6.0 watt + 6.0 watt digital amplifier. The three sound modes on offer include “clear voice” to pick up human voices clearly, “surround” for natural, clear three-dimensional sound, and “bass boost” for the optimum bass sound.
All displays also include energy-efficient features such as “auto power off,” for people who forget to turn off the TV and a “video power save” feature which switches the TV to stand-by mode when there is no signal coming into the TV.
The 37” and 42” models will include Hitachi’s proprietary “Anti-Judder” technique, which is designed to eliminate the jerky image stutter that often occurs with 3:2 pull-down corrections - the process that is used to get a movie’s 24 frames-per-second to match the television system’s 60 frames-per-second. Hitachi’s “Anti-Judder” technique creates interpolated frames based on the original film images to smooth out the movement and correctly match the motion of the original movie.
Tags: HDTV, Hitachi, LCD screen
Sun, April 20, 2008 1:42 pm By James Coolridge
 With the advancement of technology we have come a long way in terms of gadgets and luxury devices. Today we have advanced gadgets with which we can have multitude of entertainment and fun. Over the years television has been one of the most popular electronic devices that has entertained the viewers. The small screen has been the platform that has reflected the hues of different aspects of life. We all enjoy the daily soaps that are filled with drama and sensational outrage of human emotions. We love to watch the latest romantic films and the news updates, latest sports events etc. The images that flicker on the silver screen give you awe-inspiring moments full of joy and enigma.
We all love to undergo a larger than life experience with the television programs. TV is the most integral part of our homes, however you cannot move your conventional TV set from one room to another with ease. The television sets are bulky and less portable as you cannot easily shift their places. Imagine how great you would feel if you could move your television from one room to another? Imagine you were watching your favorite chat shows.
You were totally exasperated to see that your favorite celebrity was giving an interesting interview to the host. You were absolutely involved in the program and suddenly you remembered that you are late for preparing meal for your family. Alas! you will have to stop watching the show and move to the kitchen. Certainly you would feel disheartened and disappointed. At that time you would definitely wish that you could move your TV to your kitchen. All your problems would be solved if you buy portable TV.
Now highly advanced portable TVs are available in the markets with which we can enjoy all our favorite programs, no matter where we are. These television sets are light weight and highly manageable. These handheld televisions are considered as the latest and the most upcoming trend in the world of televisions. They will supposedly revolutionize the television viewing in the world and now people would adapt to this new age mode of entertainment. These highly sophisticated and sleek devices look stunning and they offer amazing display. They provide sharp, bright and distinctively clear images. These small and streamlined gadgets give you exceptional sound quality that will entertain you to fullest.
The portable TV has advanced TFT screen which may be 7 to 9 inches in size. The screen is highly advanced and gives best quality display and exceptional colors. The hand-held digital TV systems have advanced stereo plugs with which the video and audio relay can be achieved. Some models feature 1/8 inches jacks for the video relay which is usually achieved through F connector in the standard televisions. They also feature rechargeable battery with which TV can be viewed even when you have no power supply. The screen size in the hand-held TVs is generally 1.3 to 5 inches.
Now a variety of brands are venturing in the arena of portable TVs. Advanced technology and great mechanisms are invested to build highly capable small sized TV with which the users can enjoy great television viewing. Some major brands that have given high quality televisions are Toshiba and Casio. The small size television from these brands is truly awesome. They can display videos with great efficiency. The sound quality is also remarkably good. The Toshiba portable TV is truly commendable.
When you want to have the most satisfying experience then you can certainly rely on the Casio portable TV with which you can enjoy amazing videos and other TV programs. You can view different channels with great ease. So now you have access to your favorite daily soaps, chat shows, fashion guides, travel shows, news updates and other programs on different channels. Various online shopping portals give you amazing deals on cheap Portable TV. You can get the best quality devices at the most affordable prices.
Tags: Television, gadgets, portable, TV, new age
Sat, March 29, 2008 1:10 pm By James Coolridge
 This is the perfect LCD TV which will suit your budget. It features Director’s Image™, Calibrated 6500K color and a full range of brightness, contrast, color, tint, sharpness and mode controls available to tune image quality. Also had go the Big Picture Technology™ that displays up to 37% more of analog images and 11% more of digital broadcast images, without distortion. User Friendly On-Screen Display, scrolling icon wheel simplifies use and features preset video and lighting modes for different environments and content types. It’s not 1080p but it has pretty good specs.
Screen Size 42″
Aspect Ratio 16:9
HDTV HDTV Built-In
Native Resolution 1366 x 768
Response Time 8 ms
Video Processor MTK MDDI Technology
Viewing Angle 178°/178°
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