Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Samsung gets tired of neighbors watching its Transparent Smart Window, installs blinds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/15/Samsung-OLED-Transparent-Smart-window-CES-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/15/Samsung-OLED-Transparent-Smart-window-CES-update/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/15/Samsung-OLED-Transparent-Smart-window-CES-update/#comments Sammy's transparent OLED displays may not be the freshest piece of tech at CES, but its still pretty dang awesome. We first saw Samsung's 46-inch 1920 x 1080 digitally augmented window back in March, but dropped by its CES booth for a second look. Although the touchscreen window still teases to fulfill our fevered sci-fi dreams, not much has changed -- it's still clear, it's still loaded with widgets, and it's still not anywhere near being installed in your home. Samsung told us this was still a concept device, although they did mention that the technology could be scaled down for use in military visors and heads up displays. Hit the break to see a video demo of a few new apps, including a rather slick set of digital blinds.

Joe Pollicino contributed to this report.

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Samsung gets tired of neighbors watching its Transparent Smart Window, installs blinds originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading NEC outs pair of displays that tell you their carbon footprint, how economically awesome they are

NEC outs pair of displays that tell you their carbon footprint, how economically awesome they are originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG panel puts LEDs along a single edge, achieves more nits with fewer watts

LG panel puts LEDs along a single edge, achieves more nits with fewer watts originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>28w400 nits400Nits47-inchbacklitconsumptionedge backlightedge litedge-litEdgeBacklightEdgeLitenergyenergy savingEnergySavinggreenhdpostcrossLCDLEDLGlow-powervertical edgeVerticalEdgeMon, 10 Oct 2011 19:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung demos transparent LCD using ambient backlight]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/samsung-demos-ambient-light-powered-transparent-lcd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/samsung-demos-ambient-light-powered-transparent-lcd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/samsung-demos-ambient-light-powered-transparent-lcd/#comments Wirelessly-powered TVs are nice, and transparent displays are cool and all, but what about an ambient light-powered transparent LCD? Well, that's nothing short of awesome. Samsung showed off just such a device at CeBIT 2011 last week -- a prototype 46-inch display with 1920 x 1080 resolution and ten-finger touchscreen capability. We aren't sure what kind of black magic Sammy put in this thing, but it's an incredible feat of engineering to make such a large display -- and its accompanying solar cells -- efficient enough to run exclusively off the juice it pulls from surrounding light sources. No word on how the photon-powered LCD compares to existing HD monitors in terms of brightness, refresh rates, or color reproduction, but a muted picture is a small price to pay for cutting the electrical cord forever.

Update: It appears that the source article misunderstood the way this LCD is powered -- there are no solar panels involved here; the ambient light is merely to replace the traditional backlight rather than powering the device.

Samsung demos transparent LCD using ambient backlight originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cebit 2011Cebit2011displayeco friendlyeco-friendlyEcoFriendlyfuturegreengreen techgreen technologyGreenTechGreenTechnologyHDlcdmonitorsamsungsolarsolar powerSolarPowertranslucenttransparenttransparent displaytransparent lcdTransparentDisplayTransparentLcdMon, 07 Mar 2011 12:14:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC outs versatile E231W monitor with 1080p resolution and green aspirations]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/nec-outs-versatile-e231w-monitor-with-1080p-resolution-and-green/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/nec-outs-versatile-e231w-monitor-with-1080p-resolution-and-green/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/nec-outs-versatile-e231w-monitor-with-1080p-resolution-and-green/#comments You know that the 16:9 display ratio is here to stay when even NEC's business monitors -- long the bastion of old school sensibilities -- start offering it as a standard feature. At least the Japanese company has also had the decency to include a DisplayPort on its latest 23-incher, with a full 1080p resolution and ambient light sensor adding to the feel of modernity. The E231W isn't moving things along much further than the well-liked EA231W of last year, but it does consume less power (28W) and up-front cash ($299) than its senior sibling. 250 nits of brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 4-way adjustability (height, tilt, swivel, and pivot), and a 3-year warranty round off the energy-efficient package. Availability of this latest MultiSync monitor is scheduled for later this month, and you'll find the full PR after the break.

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NEC outs versatile E231W monitor with 1080p resolution and green aspirations originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dell G2410H 24-inch 1080p LCD monitor

Dell introduces $339 G2410H 24-inch 1080p LCD monitor, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Doh! Now with actual prices after the break, thanks for the heads up!

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Philips delivers three new lines of Eco LED TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>400050007000cesces 2010Ces2010eco tvEcoTvenergy efficientEnergyEfficientfunaigreenlcdledphilipsThu, 07 Jan 2010 14:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Inside Sharp's new LCD factory, we can see our next HDTV from here]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/30/inside-sharps-new-lcd-factory-we-can-see-our-next-hdtv-from-he/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/30/inside-sharps-new-lcd-factory-we-can-see-our-next-hdtv-from-he/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/30/inside-sharps-new-lcd-factory-we-can-see-our-next-hdtv-from-he/#comments The path back to LCD leadership for Sharp begins at its just opened Sakai City manufacturing facility. Being a 10th generation facility means it can roll out more and bigger displays, producing six 60-inch LCDs from each glass substrate, 60% more than older 8g facilities. Check out the pics for a peek at where 72,000 substrates per month will be made, delivering those slim LED backlit televisions getting so much love, along with solar panels (also being installed on the roofs for that extra green vibe that's in vogue these days) and a few of the more than 100,000 energy efficient LEDs lighting the factory itself. Whether your closest HDTV purchase is a turkey fueled memory from last weekend or yet to come, bargain hunters and AV fans alike can appreciate an eyeful of the robots and testing equipment slicing, dicing and stamping screens headed for shelves nearby, whether bearing an Aquos brand or any number of other nameplates.

Gallery: Sharp Sakai City 10g LCD plant

Inside Sharp's new LCD factory, we can see our next HDTV from here originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not happy with the green TV movement so far? 3M promises its latest Vikuiti Optical Film technology will save 32% more energy in LCD screens under 40-inches, without cutting into image quality, while enhancing the viewing angle and color uniformity. Checking it out before this film makes its way into the latest LCDs will require a trip to the FPD International show next week in Japan, where the it will also show off film intended for autostereoscopic (no glasses) 3D handhelds, but just a note, tearing off a piece and sticking it on your VIZIO at home won't help, we've tried that.

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3M optical film for greener LCDs making an appearance at FPD International 2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3meco tvEcoTvenergy efficientEnergyEfficientfpd internationalFpdInternationalgreenhdlcdoptical filmOpticalFilmvikuitiTue, 20 Oct 2009 10:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's new slate of ThinkVision LCDs really, really love the environment]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/lenovos-new-slate-of-thinkvision-lcds-really-really-love-the-e/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/lenovos-new-slate-of-thinkvision-lcds-really-really-love-the-e/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/lenovos-new-slate-of-thinkvision-lcds-really-really-love-the-e/#comments It's not like we haven't seen a ThinkVision monitor trying its best to be good to Ma Earth before, but Lenovo's ThinkVision L2251x Wide has just become the first in the industry to notch a TCO Certified Edge -- which, we'll be honest, sounds like a pretty bodacious award to have. Dubbed the company's "greenest monitors yet," the ThinkVision L1711p, L1951p Wide, L2250p Wide, L2251p Wide and L2251x Wide are all at least TCO Certified, EPEAT Gold rated and are 50 percent more energy-efficient than previous models. Outside of all that, you'll find 1,680 x 1,050 resolution panels, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a five millisecond response time on the whole lot, while select models boast DisplayPort compatibility and a built-in webcam. The ThinkVision L1951p Wide, L2250p Wide and L2251p Wide monitors will be available starting this Friday for $239.99, $249.99 and $259.99, respectively, while the L1711p will land on November 6th for $229.99 and the L2251x Wide sometime next month for $299.99.

Gallery: Lenovo's new slate of ThinkVision LCDs really, really love the environment

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Lenovo's new slate of ThinkVision LCDs really, really love the environment originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We firmly believe that the all-too-popular 'green card' is flailed about far too haphazardly these days, but whatever the case, BenQ's sure doing its darnedest to explain just how much Ma Earth adores its latest duo of V Series monitors. The 24-inch V2400 Eco and 21.5-inch V2200 Eco are both outfitted with LED-backlit 1080p panels, comically inflated dynamic contrast ratios (5,000,000:1, if you can even believe that) and a shell constructed from 28 percent recycled plastic. Meanwhile, we're told these panels can suck down around 30 percent less power while in Eco mode, and overall, they consume approximately 36 percent less power than CCFL displays. If you're onboard with everything, look for these to land in your neck of the woods soon, with China getting 'em first in a week or so.

[Via Far East Gizmos]

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BenQ grabs green card with LED-backlit V2200 / V2400 Eco monitors originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How do you make an otherwise plain, unassuming monitor one that's worth paying attention to? You make it run off of sheer joy, that's what. Sadly, we've yet to see an LCD that gets all the juice it needs from the smiles on our faces, but NEC's 22-inch MultiSync E222W is unquestionably a step in the right direction. Said panel is said to utilize 50 percent less power and contain half the amount of mercury compared to traditional LCD monitors, and as for specs, you'll find a 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, 250 nits of brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a five millisecond response time, DVI / VGA sockets and a 4-way adjustable stand. Check it this July for $269.

[Via iTech News]

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NEC introduces tree-hugging MultiSync E222W LCD monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not that we haven't seen LCD monitors get less demanding when it comes to energy, but we've yet to see a company take eco-friendliness this far. Professional LCD maker Eizo has just announced a new pair of panels (the 20-inch FlexScan EV2023W-H and the 23-inch EV2303W-T) that boast a "human presence sensor." As the phrase implies, these displays are designed to shift to power saving mode when it realizes that its master has vacated the area, and when they return, it automatically flips back on in order to keep from being bashed by one of many USB-connected peripherals. Unfortunately, it seems the human detection timer can't be changed from 40 seconds, and no, there are no current plans to implement a robot presence sensor once the Apocalypse is realized.

[Via FarEastGizmos]

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Eizo's FlexScan EV2023W / EV2303W LCD monitors turn off when humans are away originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG is ready to ship its line of LCDs with integrated FreeSat tuners starting this month. The 1080p LF7700 series comes in sizes from 32- to 47-inches and includes 100Hz Trumotion in the 42- and 47-inch versions, with a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and invisible speaker design. Don't think a TV would hit the market today without the green tag, these claim to use 69% less power, thanks to the integrated light sensor. The cheap ones start at £700, even with BBC HD and ITV HD beckoning lackluster UK buyers may choose to wait for the 200Hz LH5000 models due later this year.

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This year's edition of the Hitachi Wooo line of flat panels look a lot like their predecessors on the outside (120Hz IPS LCDs, 250GB HDD equipped models with iVDR slots for additional hard drives and Wooonet DLNA network support) but it's what's inside that counts. The four new XP plasma models range from 42- to 50-inches and promise even better contrast ratios, as high as 40,000:1, with better color reproduction and the promise of greater energy efficiency. The ultra-thin 35mm / 1.4-inch thick LCDs are back in four new models, with UWB wirelessly connected tuners, auto sensing/adjusting brightness and aforementioned "eco" power sipping improvements. The relatively fat XP line of LCDs consists of just three displays, but just like all the rest, buyers can still hook up to the 'net and pull down video on-demand or Yahoo! Japan's web TV portal -- features unlikely to make the jump when we see U.S. versions of these later this year. The XP plasmas and LCDs go on sale in Japan later this month or next, while the ultra-thins will be crash dieting until October.

Read - Hitachi, recording double-35mm-thin LCD TV "Wooo UT800"
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Hitachi unveils 11 latest Wooo plasmas and LCDs: Greener, better looking & network connected originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This year's edition of the Hitachi Wooo line of flat panels look a lot like their predecessors on the outside (120Hz IPS LCDs, 250GB HDD equipped models with iVDR slots for additional hard drives and Wooonet DLNA network support) but it's what's inside that counts. The four new XP plasma models range from 42- to 50-inches and promise even better contrast ratios, as high as 40,000:1, with better color reproduction and the promise of greater energy efficiency. The ultra-thin 35mm / 1.4-inch thick LCDs are back in four new models, with UWB wirelessly connected tuners, auto sensing/adjusting brightness and aforementioned "eco" power sipping improvements. The relatively fat XP line of LCDs consists of just three displays, but just like all the rest, buyers can still hook up to the 'net and pull down video on-demand or Yahoo! Japan's web TV portal -- features unlikely to make the jump when we see U.S. versions of these later this year. The XP plasmas and LCDs go on sale in Japan later this month or next, while the ultra-thins will be crash dieting until October.

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Hitachi unveils 11 latest Wooo plasmas & LCDs: Greener, better looking & network connected originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's being a bit ambiguous with this one, but we won't deny that we're drooling pretty heavily over these new panels. Said outfit has just revealed that mass production has begun on the industry's first "ultra-slim LCD panels suited for large size TVs," and while we're wondering what exactly it means by that, we can't help but appreciate the attributes. We're told that the unique edge-lit LED backlighting offers lighter weight and thinner designs compared to standard direct-lit LED LCDs, and moreover, a 55-inch Samsung HDTV with edge-lit LED backlighting "uses up to 40 percent less power than conventional LCD TVs." The panels measure just 0.42-inches thick and are being produced in 40-, 46- and 55-inch sizes. We're still waiting to hear back from Sammy on whether these are the same ones used in the energy-efficient LCD HDTVs announced at CES or new models altogether, but 'til then, you can feel free to start digging in the couches for spare pennies.

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Samsung begins production on edge-lit LED-backlit HDTV panels originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp already introduced us to its BD and E series at CES this year, but this here A team is something different. Debuting first in Japan, this threesome is comprised of the 52-inch LC-52AE6, 46-inch LC-46AE6 and 40-inch LC-40AE6, all of which sport 1,920 x 1,080 resolutions and a digital TV tuner. The whole crew also includes 120Hz de-judder technology, a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, 450 nits of brightness and 176-degree viewing angles. Moreover, each one features an integrated ambient light sensor to adjust the backlight automatically depending on surrounding light, and they also pack a pair of stereo speakers in case your surround rig is currently out of order. The larger two are expected to ship on May 15th, while the small fellow heads out on April 10th; as for pricing, we're hearing ¥390,000 ($4,048), ¥260,000 ($2,698) and ¥200,000 ($2,076) from largest to most diminutive.

[Via Impress]

Gallery: Sharp debuts AQUOS A series LCD HDTVs in Japan

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Sharp debuts AQUOS A series LCD HDTVs in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp already introduced us to its BD and E series at CES this year, but this here A team is something different. Debuting first in Japan, this threesome is comprised of the 52-inch LC-52AE6, 46-inch LC-46AE6 and 40-inch LC-40AE6, all of which sport 1,920 x 1,080 resolutions and a digital TV tuner. The whole crew also includes 120Hz de-judder technology, a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, 450 nits of brightness and 176-degree viewing angles. Moreover, each one features an integrated ambient light sensor to adjust the backlight automatically depending on surrounding light, and they also pack a pair of stereo speakers in case your surround rig is currently out of order. The larger two are expected to ship on May 15th, while the small fellow heads out on April 10th; as for pricing, we're hearing ¥390,000 ($4,048), ¥260,000 ($2,698) and ¥200,000 ($2,076) from largest to most diminutive.

[Via Impress]

Gallery: Sharp debuts AQUOS A series LCD HDTVs in Japan

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Sharp debuts AQUOS A series LCD HDTVs in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Wall Street Journal took the time to run down some of the latest trend in televisions, labeling sets "eco" or green for their energy efficiency. Every manufacturer at CES seemed to have a line of energy efficient HDTVs, and meeting or beating Energy Star requirements has suddenly moved to the front of marketing materials. Of course, sipping a little less juice incurs a price premium up front, adding $50 or so on Vizio's Eco line over comparable displays. Compared to last year when only 20% of flat panels had green features, manufacturers seem to be betting big on a shift to more efficient entertainment, but we're not sure how high that will be on customer's lists compared to price, features and picture quality.

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Is there demand for eco TVs? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During the run-up to CES, we heard through the grapevine that eco-friendly and well-connected HDTVs were going to be all the rage in early January, and so far, those premonitions are spot on. Sony's new BRAVIA VE5 line sucks down around 40% less power than many of the company's other LCD HDTV models, and there are two main developments to thank. First, the 52-inch KDL-52VE5, the 46-inch KDL-46VE5 and the 40-inch KDL-40VE5 all tout a zero-watt standby switch, which -- when flipped on -- cuts power usage to "nearly zero watts." Additionally, this Energy Star 3.0-compliant trifecta is the first from Sony to sport the micro-tubular Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (HFCL), and as if that wasn't enough, there's even a motion sensor that can turn the set off if no action is sensed and a ambient light sensor for good measure. All greenness aside, each of the three also boasts Motionflow 120Hz technology, a USB port for loading up digital media files, the BRAVIA Engine 2, BRAVIA Sync, four HDMI inputs and 24- True Cinema. Check 'em this summer for currently undisclosed prices; full release is after the break.

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Sony's BRAVIA VE5 series brings zero-watt standy, HCFL backlighting originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During the run-up to CES, we heard through the grapevine that eco-friendly and well-connected HDTVs were going to be all the rage in early January, and so far, those premonitions are spot on. Sony's new BRAVIA VE5 line sucks down around 40% less power than many of the company's other LCD HDTV models, and there are two main developments to thank. First, the 52-inch KDL-52VE5, the 46-inch KDL-46VE5 and the 40-inch KDL-40VE5 all tout a zero-watt standby switch, which -- when flipped on -- cuts power usage to "nearly zero watts." Additionally, this Energy Star 3.0-compliant trifecta is the first from Sony to sport the micro-tubular Hot Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (HFCL), and as if that wasn't enough, there's even a motion sensor that can turn the set off if no action is sensed and a ambient light sensor for good measure. All greenness aside, each of the three also boasts Motionflow 120Hz technology, a USB port for loading up digital media files, the BRAVIA Engine 2, BRAVIA Sync, four HDMI inputs and 24- True Cinema. Check 'em this summer for currently undisclosed prices; full release is after the break.

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Sony's BRAVIA VE5 series brings zero-watt standy, HCFL backlighting originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The writing has definitely been on the wall, but CES 2009 is poised to be the showcase for energy-efficient HDTVs. With manufacturers jumping out of the woodwork to trumpet their compliance with Energy Star 3.0, TWICE expects a slew of top-tier TV manufacturers to boast about low power consumption numbers, and considering that a bunch of 'em will be demonstrating LED or OLED-based sets, we aren't surprised to hear it. Potentially more interesting, however, is the notion that "a number of plasma makers are expected to get into the power-savings act with models that significantly reduce draw levels in big-screen displays, taking away another advantage often cited by LCD TV competitors." In related news, we're expecting a record number of internet-connected sets, as TV manufacturers look to steal away market share currently held by STB makers. Sure, we won't see any panel size records shattered, but we're already giddy at what Vegas will hold in just under a month.

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Eco-friendly, well-connected HDTVs to be all the rage at CES 2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With just about every new set out besting those newfangled Energy Star 3.0 requirements, we're not so sure why JVC would choose to brag about it. Unless, of course, it has really trumped practically every other set out there in terms of efficiency. As fate would have it, that's exactly what the outfit is claiming, noting that in the 32-inch class, JVC is "tied for the most efficient TV," while in the 40- to 42-inch and 46- to 47-inch classes, it "swept the first four places, in every case significantly more efficient than the Energy Star requirement." All in all, JVC's sets managed to outperformed the baselines by anywhere from 29- to 60-percent, instantly skyrocketing them onto the must-buy list of tree huggers the world over. Check the full release after the break.

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JVC brags about smashing Energy Star 3.0 requirements originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Yorkers passing through Grand Central Terminal will be treated to a 26-foot high holiday bush ensconced in, you guessed it, 43 Sharp LCD panels -- 52-inch behemoths at the base and 19-inch models way at the tip-top. Oohs, ahs and festive lighting aside, the display is meant to raise donations for the HOPE program's "Green Collar Project" that will help students find a green-collar job related to environmental work. Snicker all you want about the heat pumped out by those 52-inch LCDs, but it the tree as a whole beats its plasma counterpart and it's a good cause to boot. Enter to win one of the 43 deciduous panels and $1 will be donated to the program, up to $100,000 (and with a minimum of $50,000). Good on you, Sharp!

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Sharp fires up 43 LCD tree for the ho-ho-HOPE Program originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pixel Qi conjuring up black magic technology for 40-hour laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via SlashGear]

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Power-sipping Funai Dynamic ECD display don't need no backlight originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apparently launching its Take Back Recycling Program just wasn't enough for Sony Electronics, who has now announced a Green Glove delivery service for those looking to have a new 32-inch (or greater) BRAVIA HDTV delivered. At its core, the service provides in-home delivery and setup of one's new HDTV, and the same kind folks who show up to handle that also haul away your old set for recycling. Or to sell it on eBay, you never know.

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Sony's Green Glove recycling service hauls away your old TV when buying a BRAVIA originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vizio goes Energy Star 3.0 compliant, launches 32-inch EcoHD LCD TV originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Best Buy completely failed to issue a press release trumpeting the inability of its latest Profile 2.0 Blu-ray deck to pass Energy Star specifications, it didn't hesitate to pump one out extolling the power-sipping virtues of its Insignia LCD televisions. In case you weren't aware, the Energy Star 3.0 specification went into effect at the beginning of this month, and any Insignia LCD TV manufactured after November 1, 2008 will meet those requirements; in fact, six of the models will exceed the requirements by 15% of more. Um, cookie?

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All Insignia LCD TVs to meet or exceed Energy Star 3.0 spec originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a solid tick since we've seen a new monitor from Fujitsu Siemens, but apparently it's been spending a lot of time on its SCENICVIEW Premium Line ECO range. Announced today, the 20-inch P20W-5 ECO and the 22-inch P22W-5 ECO are being hailed as the planet's first to feature power supplies that "automatically switch off completely in power-save mode." The whole zero-watt bit comes from their ability to suck down precisely no power when not in use, while the majority of LCDs continue to draw slivers of energy even in standby. Furthermore, the new devices include the DisplayView AutoBright functionality, which automatically adjusts brightness "in harmony with ambient light" in order to net even greater power savings. Both screens are available now in Europe starting at €419 ($625), though 24- and 26-inch models are arriving next month.

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Fujitsu Siemens ships world's first zero-watt monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's the fact: LG's claims of significant power savings with the W2252TE 22-inch LCD are no lie. As it turns out, the monitor sips even less juice than LG claimed, a mere 19.4 watts -- less than half of its Dell and Acer counterparts. The folks at SmartPlanet also found the display to perform "above average," and pack all the relevant features you'd expect on a modern LCD. LG doesn't win any green points for its completely traditional plastic and non-recycled cardboard packaging, and since there's no word on price yet, we're just going to have to assume the W2252TE will carry a price premium relative to its power saving prowess, but maybe that's just us being pessimistic. It should be hitting shelves next month.

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LG's planet-saving W2252TE LCD tested originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Even though there are some sketchy figures bandied about in the mad rush to hop on the "green" bandwagon, the trend of producing more efficient devices with less environmental impact is for real. It looks like LCD manufacturer AUO is spreading its tech bets. Only a couple of months ago, the company was touting LED backlighting for a 44-percent reduction in energy consumption (and better images, to boot). Now the company is planning to show off a 32-inch LCD that it claims will cut consumption by 50-percent and will be market-ready in Q2 2008. No radical new technology here, just good engineering that cuts the number of fluorescent tubes used for the backlighting from 16 down to 4. No doubt that LED backlights are the future, but we'll be more than happy to see fluorescent backlights put some pricing pressure on them.

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AUO preps eco-friendlier 32-inch LCD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auobacklightfluorescentgreenhdlcdThu, 07 Aug 2008 10:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio readies 26-inch VMM monitor: its first LCD aimed at dedicated PC users]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/28/vizio-readies-26-inch-vmm-monitor-first-lcd-aimed-at-dedicated/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/28/vizio-readies-26-inch-vmm-monitor-first-lcd-aimed-at-dedicated/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/28/vizio-readies-26-inch-vmm-monitor-first-lcd-aimed-at-dedicated/#commentsVizio made some waves recently with the introduction of two bargain-priced plasmas, but it could garner attention from a whole new sect of individuals next month. Reportedly, the outfit is gearing up to launch "its first monitor tailored for dedicated PC users" in late August, the 26-inch widescreen VMM monitor. We are told that it'll boast HDMI inputs, reduced brightness and higher resolution "than typical IT displays," but aside from that (and the $449 price tag), the rest remains a mystery. Also of note, the company is expected to debut an "eco-friendly" line of TVs this October, which are said to "operate with 35- to 45-percent less power than traditional LCD TVs of comparable size." Way to keep us on the edge of our seats, Vizio.

[Via Electronista]

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Vizio readies 26-inch VMM monitor: its first LCD aimed at dedicated PC users originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eco-friendlygreenhdhdmilcdlcd hdtvlcd monitorlcd tvLcdHdtvLcdMonitorLcdTvmonitorothersVizioVMMVMM monitorVmmMonitorMon, 28 Jul 2008 13:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio readies 26-inch VMM monitor: its first LCD aimed at dedicated PC users]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/28/vizio-readies-26-inch-vmm-monitor-first-lcd-aimed-at-dedicated/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/28/vizio-readies-26-inch-vmm-monitor-first-lcd-aimed-at-dedicated/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/28/vizio-readies-26-inch-vmm-monitor-first-lcd-aimed-at-dedicated/#commentsVizio made some waves recently with the introduction of two bargain-priced plasmas, but it could garner attention from a whole new sect of individuals next month. Reportedly, the outfit is gearing up to launch "its first monitor tailored for dedicated PC users" in late August, the 26-inch widescreen VMM monitor. We are told that it'll boast HDMI inputs, reduced brightness and higher resolution "than typical IT displays," but aside from that (and the $449 price tag), the rest remains a mystery. Also of note, the company is expected to debut an "eco-friendly" line of TVs this October, which are said to "operate with 35- to 45-percent less power than traditional LCD TVs of comparable size." Way to keep us on the edge of our seats, Vizio.

[Via Electronista]

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Vizio readies 26-inch VMM monitor: its first LCD aimed at dedicated PC users originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Meet the greenest 32-inch TV on the planet, Sony's BRAVIA KDL-32JE1. The set achieves a 232% efficiency rating -- that's just 86kWh/year -- to easily best the 164% rating required for Japan's highest five-star "Energy Saving Label." Spec watchers will find a WXGA (1,366 x 768) LCD, 2,500:1 contrast, 178-degree viewing angle, and range of in/outs including 2x HDMI and 2x component. Yours in Japan starting July 30th for around ¥150,000 or about $1,387.

[Via Akihabara News]

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Sony's 32-inch Bravia TV turns green with our envy originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember Green Plug? That universal connector we detailed last month which aims to replace wall warts and help Mother Earth out in the process? Turns out, said outfit has just landed its first real believer as Westinghouse committed to using the smart power technology. Even Darwin Chang, Westy's CTO, admitted that his firm "wasn't the largest, but somebody has to be the first." Chang is hoping that utilizing said tech will help it cut costs by eliminating the need to ship power adapters with its wares, but we'd say that's being pretty optimistic. Really, the only way that will go over well is if hordes of other firms jump on the (currently desolate) bandwagon in short order -- any takers?

[Via PCWorld]

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Green Plug starts small, signs on Westinghouse originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember Green Plug? That universal connector we detailed last month which aims to replace wall warts and help Mother Earth out in the process? Turns out, said outfit has just landed its first real believer as Westinghouse committed to using the smart power technology. Even Darwin Chang, Westy's CTO, admitted that his firm "wasn't the largest, but somebody has to be the first." Chang is hoping that utilizing said tech will help it cut costs by eliminating the need to ship power adapters with its wares, but we'd say that's being pretty optimistic. Really, the only way that will go over well is if hordes of other firms jump on the (currently desolate) bandwagon in short order -- any takers?

[Via PCWorld]

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Green Plug starts small, signs on Westinghouse originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AUPSeco-friendlyelectricityenergyenergy efficientEnergyEfficientgreenGreen PlugGreenPlughdtvlcdlcd tvLcdTvpower adapterPowerAdapterwestinghouseSat, 14 Jun 2008 11:46:00 EST<![CDATA[AUO promises thinner, greener HDTVs at SID 2008]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/17/auo-promises-thinner-greener-hdtvs-at-sid-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/17/auo-promises-thinner-greener-hdtvs-at-sid-2008/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/17/auo-promises-thinner-greener-hdtvs-at-sid-2008/#commentsAUO's back again, displaying what new flat panel technologies are trickling down to its OEM televisions, and soon to hit shelves in more reasonably-priced models (albeit wearing another company's name) near you. Hitachi and others are at the forefront of the thinner, lower powered LCD movement, and AUO promises an "ultra-slim" 10mm thick 42-inch LED backlit model next week at SID 2008. The new technology gives power savings of 44% over current models, as well as a 46-inch display with 50% power savings, 500 nits of brightness and 5,000:1 "ultra static high contrast ratio". While we'll wait to find out how that compares to other HDTVs with questionable claims to high contrast rations, the company also plans to show technology that provides 200,000:1 contrast ratio with LEDs. Besides just using less power, we can look forward to LCDs built with using less raw materials and resulting in less chemical waste, which due to our extensive comic book research, we can unequivocally say is a good thing.

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AUO promises thinner, greener HDTVs at SID 2008 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 May 2008 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Confusion amongst the general populace in regard to high-definition technology has been a problem for quite some time, and while we're not putting too much stock in the most recent survey about our neighbors up north, the results are fairly comical if nothing else. New poll findings from Nanos Research has discovered that 48-percent of the Canadians surveyed "confessed they were not at all knowledgeable about such features as 1080p resolution and pixel response times, compared to only 5-percent who considered themselves very knowledgeable." That being the case, HDTV sales in Canada still managed to surge some 72-percent last year, and around half of the participants did note that "concerns such as power consumption and toxins used in manufacturing" were very important when making their choice of HDTV. Granted, the survey was commissioned by Sharp in order to gloat about its "eco-friendly" AQUOS, but the bigger picture here is that the public at large is still a long ways away from really wrapping their heads around high-def.

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Canadian survey sez half of HDTV buyers are clueless about high-def originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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