Dell Announces 37-inch LCD TV
Good old Dell. They are really working at expanding their business. I can understand why, as there is not much money to be made off of computer hardware anymore, and as consumers get slightly more computer savvy, they will need less technical support. Well recently they have begun adding televisions to their list of electronics.
HD Beat with some details:
Dell sure is making a good run to make the crossover from computer maker giant to electronics monster. They just announced that they are going to have a 37-inch LCD ready for Christmas, plus remember that 50-inch plasma from a few weeks ago? It is also going to be ready for this holiday season.
LG Adds 37-inch and 42-inch
Two new high-end LCD TV’s coming to the market from LG.
A 37-inch (37LP1R), and a 42-inch (42LP1R) television has been put out in the Taiwan market.
The smaller is worth $2,883 US and the larger comes in at $5,659 US.
Both models feature a native resolution of 1366×768, a contrast ratio of 1200:1 and a viewing angle of 178 degrees.
LG 37LP1D Review
Robert Heron, of Tech TV and TWIT fame and one of my favourite writers at PC Mag, has a review of the LG 37LP1D, an LCD that can be used as a television or a monitor.
All HDTVs should provide impressive picture quality, useful features, and be aesthetically pleasing. The LG 37LP1D 37-inch LCD HDTV ($5,499.95 list) comes close to the ideal with an attractive facade and good image quality overall, but some design choices hold it back.
Out of the box, the 37LP1D’s glossy black bezel and brushed metal accents draw longing stares from others. Offering a 37-inch LCD with a native resolution of 1,366-by-768, the 37LP1D would be well suited for the bedroom or other space-challenged viewing environments. Matching side-mounted 10-watt speakers and a swivel base complete the 37LP1D’s physical characteristics.
The 37LP1D’s matching remote control was well balanced and easy to use with one hand. While comfortable and sleek, the remote’s bright white backlight illuminated only five of the dozens of buttons adorning its face. The remote’s range and angle performance were good, and navigating on-screen menus and options was speedy and precise. We were mildly disappointed by the remote’s lack of discrete input selection.
Acer AT3705W-MGW
Infosync World has a review of the Acer AT3705W-MGW, a 37 inch LCD TV that has wireless and is a media extender.
Going all out, Acer’s recent autumn release has included several gems - such as the Aspire L250 media PC, the MG-3001P media extender and a nice range of LCD TVs in sizes up to 32 inches. Merging the two latter categories, the AT3705W-MGW LCD TV is the pick of the litter, combining a 37-inch display with the functionality of the MG-3001P for an absolutely stunning result.
Offering a 1920 x 1080 resolution at a brightness of 550 nits, the AT3705W-MGW features a contrast ratio of 800:1 and grey-to-grey response time of 12 ms. Although sleek in design, its measurements are considerable; 1018 x 616 x 210 mm, and God only knows how many Kg. A few quick glances and a close-up examination revealed the claim of 176-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles to hold at least relatively true, and brightness and contrast also appeared to be fully on par with Acer’s listed specifications.
Supporting PAL and SECAM, the AT3705W-MGW offers a stunning array of input options. Four SCART inputs kick off the party, two of which are CVBS/RGB and two of which are CVBS/S-Video; two Component inputs supporting 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i resolutions; dual Composite connectors, one of which is CVBS and the other CVBS/S-Video; VGA in; DVI-D with HDCP; and HDMI. In addition comes RCA type line in connectors for analog audio input, and SPDIF coaxial for digital output - as well as a 10/100 Ethernet, which is where the AT3705W-MGW starts to show its true form.
Not only equipped with Ethernet, the AT3705W-MGW also features built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, both for the purpose of streaming audio and video over a home network as the TV secretly conceals the exact same functionality as Acer’s MG-3001P Media Gateway.
BenQ Ships 37-inch HD LCD TV
BenQ, becoming well known for their display technology and they have recently announced a new 37″ widescreen HD-ready LCD TV.
BIOS Magazine with the details:
BenQ’s latest computing peripheral is a 37-inch widescreen HD-ready LCD TV. Offering a native resolution of 1920×1080, speedy 8ms response time and wide 176-degree viewing angles, the monitor should go down in storm in trendy offices and high-tech homes. Other key features of the screen include a brightness of 550cd/m and 800:1 contrast ratio.
The DV3750 model features BenQ’s ‘Senseye’ digital-image-enhancement technology which automatically and dynamically improves image quality by adjusting brightness and darkness levels, creating colour-maps to adjust relative colour saturation, and reducing jagged edges.
For this beautiful display you will be looking at shelling out around $2499 USD.
Sony to Stay Strong with New LCD TVs
Sony Corporation expects its newly-introduced light crystal display (LCD) televisions to help it continue to be a leading brand in the consumer electronics market.
Nine LCD televisions, classified under the brandname Bravia, are the first range of products that are expected to overtake cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions and compete with plasma televisions in popularity within the next few years.
Bravia is seen as the product line that bridges the gap between Sony’s CRT line called Wega and its rear projection systems called Grand Wega.
The company’s Home Electronics Network Company division senior vice-president and president of the television group, Makoto Kogure, said that LCD televisions are currently dominating sales in Japan and Europe.
The LCD televisions were developed in collaboration with Samsung, though like Sony, the Korean electronics giant also has its own line of LCD TVs.
The company is serious about LCD televisions’ presence in the market in the future, and for that, set up a high-technology factory in Inazawa, near Nagoya, to produce only Bravia products.
Currently, about 15,000 units roll out of the production plant each day. In the future, it plans to manufacture Bravia in Barcelona, Shanghai, Mexico and Malaysia.
Prices for the Bravia line will range from US$800 to US$5,000.
Samsung SyncMaster 242mp
PC Magazine has a great review of the SyncMaster 242mp, and the bottom line on this television is:
At $1,600 (street), the 242mp doesn’t come cheap, but it is properly priced for what you get. For example, the Dell w2600 26-inch widescreen TV/monitor costs $1,399 (direct), but is only a 1,280-by-768 panel. So whether you’re looking for a conference room presentation monitor with multimedia capabilities and outstanding picture quality, or a do-it-all entertainment display, the Samsung SyncMaster 242mp should be on your short list.
Read more of what PC Magazine had to say about the Samsung SyncMaster 242mp.
Loewe Opts for Individualism
Loewe has opted for individuality over mass market in its latest offering at IFA 2005 in Berlin, Germany. The company has created a range of LCD television that have 400 variations to make sure it fits in with the décor in your living room.
Each model is customizable in terms of technology as well as materials, colours and mounting options. The housing colours range from chrome silver to aluminum bronze to high gloss cream. Those looking to push the boat out can even opt for a crystallized Swarovski crystals or upholstered with leather.
On the technical side the television is 16:9 HD ready and features Loewe’s CRX sound system. The televisions can also be pre-installed with a range of digital television options including DVB-T, DVB-C or analogue receptions.
The models will be available in 26″ or 32″ screens, however prices will vary depending on the options chosen.