Sony KDL-40W2000
One of Sony’s HDTV (HD ready concerns the ability of television receivers to display high-definition pictures)ready television is the Sony KDL-40W2000. For movie lovers, this is one for you as it has a huge 40 inch diagonal screen size letting you enjoy every movie like your watching in a movie theater. It has an aspect ratio fo 16:9 combined with a contrast ratio of 8000:1 plus 450 ANSI Lumebs Brightness giving you the best quality picture you could enjoy.
The Sony KDL-40W2000 has a very impressive 178 degrees viewing angle, so even when you’re at the side of the TV, you may still have a clear view of the show. It has a 1080p resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixels and also has a digital comb filter. Other features and functions include, parental lock/parental control letting you control only accessible channels for your children, FreeView, Teletext, Sleep Timer which is useful for those who falls asleep while watching, and clock. This television measures 998×665x266 mm (W/H/D).
Sony LCD Flat Panel HDTV KDL-V26XBR1
Another LCD TV from Sony that as superb functionality, the 26″ KDL-V26XBR1 BRAVIA™ LCD Flat Panel HDTV boasts of the latest technologies to give the customers the best experience in watching a TV. It has a WEGA Engine technology, which delivers superb picture quality from any video source minimizing signal deterioration. It also has other features that make it more user-friendly especially in navigating television functions such as favorite channels and television channels among others.
It has an S-Master Full Digital Amplifier that delivers superb clear dialog and reproduces the original sound quality while minimizing any sound fragmentation or jitter noise. It also has Light Sensor that allows the picture brightness level to be optimized to ambient light. More features and specifications of the KDL-V26XBR1 can be seen at Sony’s website.
Sony KDL-26S2010
If you’re looking for a great TV experience, Sony delivers you a variety of televisions and the 26″ BRAVIA™ S-Series Digital LCD HDTV KDL-26S2010 is one of them. It gives superb high definition picture and vibrant color at a fraction of the price. It has a cool design as one of the sleek styling LCD TVs. It even has the Freeze Function allowing you to temporarily freeze the picture in a separate screen while the program continues to play. Useful for parts in a TV program flashing informations to fast.
The KDL-26S2010 has a Display Resolution of 1366 x 768. It has a PC input allowing you to display what you do in your computer. The KDL-26S2010 has a contrast ratio of 1300:1 and a stunning viewing angle of 178 degrees. This allows you to have a clear view of the display even almost at the side of the TV so you don’t need to worry to reserve a space in front of the TV during movie night outs at your home.
ViewSonic’s 40″ widescreen N4060w LCD HDTV
Treat yourself with a 40″ widescreen LCD HDTV and experience entertainment like you’ve never felt before. ViewSonic’s N4060W LCD HDTV will let you enjoy full satisfaction on watching DVD movies, playing PlayStation3 games, or watching your favorite television series on its high-definition picture. Watch like you’re in the movies with this display’s widescreen aspect ratio, true HDTV capability, and viewing angles. Enhanced by Advanced ClearPicture electronics, it even lets you enjoy even more superior picture quality.
Its 1360×768 optimum PC resolution provides vibrant video and crisp data images. Plus it supports HDMI with high-definition content protection (HDCP) and analog (VGA) signals, plus component, S-video, composite, and TV/cable input.
And an ultra-high fidelity 20-watt SRS TruSurround XT audio system would complete the feeling of being in a theater-like sensation. You may see the full specifications at ViewSonic’s website.
TX-S3080WH…30″ Widescreen SlimFit HDTV
Enjoy watching your favorite movies in Samsung’s 30″ Widescreen SlimFit HDTV. Save space with the SlimFit HDTV as it has only two-thirds the depth of a conventional flat screen CRT. This allows you to have more choices on where to place it so you can enjoy watching better.
Feel like having your own theatre, thanks to the rich Digital Dynamic SRS TruSurround XT sound that is emitted in nicely placed built-in speakers at the bottom. Simple design giving you breath taking experience.
Confused About HDTV? Here’s a Guide!
Presently, every American household seems to be talking about HDTV — if a family doesn’t own an HDTV model yet, you can expect them to have one soon!
But let’s face it. Setting up your HDTV and grasping the concepts behind those acronyms are not stroll-in-the-park tasks. Most HDTV owners need help, and we’ve found a helpful guide entitled Confused about HDTV? A Guide to Clear Things Up. As the guide says:
With the holiday season rush over and thousands of new HDTVs in the hands of proud owners, we’re betting many of them will have difficulties setting up their TV sets. The bottom line is, it’s not a simple task to hook up your HDTV. Its not just plug-and-play.
There are quite a lot of HDTV guides on the web today, but this one does quite a job of covering a good breadth of topics, from the basic concepts to the sources of HDTV, from A/V connections to calibration tips. And yes, it’s not technicalese and jargon, you’ll be able to understand it — we did.
Sharp XV-Z21000 1080p DLP Projector
When talking high definition, 1080p is king. And you’d want it as large as possible, especially if the display is really that sharp. It looks like we do have a sharp one from Sharp–the XV-Z21000 DLP Projector. Oh, and it’s bright too, with a contrast ratio of 12,000:1.
The only problem is the price. $11,279 for a projector? Well, that’s about three to five times as expensive as just any other projector, but 1080p at 12,000:1 contrast ratio seems sweet! The product is due for release this September. Here are the full specs via Shootandshow:
- High Contrast Image: Native Contrast Ratio of 10000:1 (in High Contrast Mode)
- 1000 ANSI Lumen Brightness (in High Brightness Mode)
- Powered Iris Switchover Function
- Three Primary Colour/7 Segment 6x Speed Colour Wheel achieves Flickerless, High-grade Picture and Natural Colour Reproduction
- 10-bit Green Processing minimises the bit noise in low level signal
- HDMI (x2) + DVI-I (x1)/HDCP Terminal realises all digital projection
- True 1080P High Resolution Images fully compatible with HDTV 1080P signal
- Switchable Screen with 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
- Sharp Original Image Processing IC (New Progressive Mode, Pattern Matching I/P Conversion, New Digital Noise Reduction Circuit) Film Mode beautifully reproduces movie film recorded in 24Hz progressive format
- 36 Position Picture Setting Memory Function (5 position x7 inputs + 1 position common)
- ‘Film Tone’ Mode reproduces film-like atmosphere
- Colour Management System
- User Customisable RGB Gamma Adjustment Functions
- RGB Independent Brightness and Contrast Adjustment
- 1:1.35 Manual Zoom Lens
- Lens Shift Functions simplify installation adjustments
- Sealed Optics enable longer use and reduce maintenance costs*
- Low Fan Noise: 30dB
Panasonic 103″ Plasma
If you have $50,000 in spare change just lying around in your pocket or at the bank, you might want to check out the 103-inch plasma television that Panasonic showcased at CES this January. So far the largest Plasma television, this model will sport a full 1080p high definition resolution and the same HD high-speed pixel drive found in Panasonic’s TH-65PX500 65-inch 1080p Plasma TV.
Manufacture of plasma panels larger than 100 inches (diagonal) is faced with technical difficulties, though, especially with maintaining stable discharge and high picture quality across the entire surface. Panasonic has announced it has overcome this hurdle.
Panasonic has overcome these technical hurdles by developing a new rib* and phosphor for these super large panels. The 103-inch 1080p plasma panel, equivalent to four 50-inch panels in size, features consistent and uniform discharge, delivering the same accurate images from the center to every corner of the screen and brightness as the current 50-inch HD model (TH-50PX500). The panel incorporates Panasonic’s 1080p HD high-speed pixel drive. The same high-speed pixel drive is used in the TH-65PX500 65-inch 1080p Plasma TV, which has been well received in Japan since its introduction last November, and the 50-inch 1080p Plasma unveiled at CEATEC JAPAN 2005 in October 2005.
The 103-inch model is set to retail in Japan this September 2006 for the equivalent of $50,000. A US/Europe release has not yet been announced, though.
Syntax-Brillian Announces New Line of Olevia LCD Televisions
Syntax-Brillian, newly merged from previously separate television and monitor manufacturers, has announced three new series in its Olevia LCD television line. The Olevia 3, 5, and 7 Series all feature firmware upgradeability via USB and can all double as PC monitors supporting maximum resolutions of 1366 x 768 for the 3 and 5 Series and 1920 x 1080 for the 7 Series via either VGA or HDMI input.
All Olevia 3, 5 and 7 Series LCD TVs feature new industry-leading technology innovations engineered by Syntax-Brillian to perfect video quality. Director’s Image(TM) technology recreates the director’s intended image through calibrated 6500K color temperature, gamma, optimized gray scales and adjustable black levels. Big Picture Technology(TM) shows without distortion up to 11% more of digital broadcast images and up to 37% more of analog images. Consumers can protect their investment by easily downloading firmware updates from Syntax-Brillian’s Web site via Olevia’s USB port to ensure that their TV will always perform with the latest features, software updates and image-quality improvements. Syntax-Brillian has also designed an easy-to-understand On-Screen Display (OSD) for selecting the optimum image attributes for any viewing environment.
The Olevia 5 Series is currently shipping, with 27-, 32-, 37- and 42-inch models available for retail. Each model comes at a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, and features a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, 8 ms response time, 1600:1 contrast ratio and a 178-degree viewing angle.
Dan Rather Joining HDNet
Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather is joining high-definition channel HDNet to host Dan Rather Reports.
HDNet is excited to announce today that one of the most accomplished news journalists of our generation, Dan Rather, will produce and host “Dan Rather Reports,” premiering exclusively on HDNet this October.
A weekly news program, “Dan Rather Reports” will feature hard-edged field reports, interviews and investigative pieces. It will be one-hour in length and will be completely uncensored. It will reflect the signature qualities of its host with a focus on accuracy, fairness and guts.
We recall that Rather was the rather unfortunate victim of the incident (aptly dubbed “rathergate”) where politically-oriented bloggers outed some discrepancies in his reporting of President George W. Bush’s military record. This incident led Rather to resign his post as CBS News anchor. Hence, there’s probably some irony in this news, as Mark Cuban, owner of HDNet, also owns, and is highly associated with, IceRocket, which is a search engine specifically designed for blogosphere content.
In related news, CBS has announced that it is unlikely to renew Rather’s contract (he has stayed on even after his stint as news anchor and host). Rather has served CBS for 44 years to date.