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When the Korea Exchange asked Sammy about rumors of an impending spin-off of its LCD business, the firm said it was a move it was considering. Well, consider it done -- today Samsung announced it would be launching Samsung Display on April 1st, 2012 with $6.6 billion in its coffers. The move is still waiting for shareholder approval, but Donggun Park, executive vice president of Samsung's LCD business, seems optimistic. "The spin-off will allow us to make quicker business decisions and respond to our clients' needs more swiftly." This decision comes just months after Sammy agreed to take Sony's stake in S-LCD, turning the former display partnership into a fully owned subsidiary. Hit the break for the official (machine translated) press release.

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Samsung spinning off LCD business originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>break offbreaking newsBreakOffdisplayshdpostcrosshdtvlcdlcd displayslcd monitorslcd tvsLcdDisplaysLcdMonitorsLcdTvssamsungsamsung lcdsamsung tvSamsungLcdSamsungTvspin offspin-offSpinOfftvMon, 20 Feb 2012 01:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Alleged iPad 3 Retina Display examined under a microscope]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/alleged-ipad-3-retina-display-examined-under-a-microscope/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/alleged-ipad-3-retina-display-examined-under-a-microscope/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/alleged-ipad-3-retina-display-examined-under-a-microscope/#comments iPad 3 screenThere are no shortage of iPad 3 rumors out there. Quad-core A6, LTE radio, Retina Display -- we've heard it all, but haven't actually seen much in the way of evidence. Now MacRumors claims to have gotten its paws on part of the mythical beast. The site has a 9.7-inch LCD, in the same aspect ratio as the iPad and iPad 2 that certainly appears to be rocking a full 2048 x 1536 resolution. Without a way to power the screen its a little tough to be certain, but the same area of the alleged iPad 3 panel does seem to house twice as many pixels as its predecessor when viewed under the same magnification. Could this in fact be the Retina Display destined to put iOS 5.1 in the hands of millions of tablet fans? We'll just have to wait for Tim Cook to reveal of its secrets to us, which should be happening sooner, rather than later.

Alleged iPad 3 Retina Display examined under a microscope originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2048 x 15362048X1536appleapple ipadapple ipad 3AppleIpadAppleIpad3ipadipad 3Ipad3lcdretina displayRetinaDisplayrumorscreenslatetabletFri, 17 Feb 2012 16:55:00 EST<![CDATA[2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/#comments The madness of CES 2012 is long over and now that we've seen all of the new HDTVs, it's time to find out when they're actually going on sale, and for how much. HDGuru has just dug up advertised pricing for some of the new models from Sony (BX, EX and HX lines) and Sharp (640, 745, 844, 847 and 945), while US pricing and ship dates for Panasonic's new plasmas have been revealed by Value Electronics. For Samsung, some of the new HDTVs have already showed up for preorders at retailers like Vanns, including the top of the line 75-inch ES8000 priced at $7,999, while a more reasonably sized 46-inch model is $2,699. Sony's prices range from $399 for the KDL-32BX320 to $2299 for the KDL-55HX750, while Sharp's range from LC-46-L540U for $1,099 to the LC-80LE844U for $6,499. Most of the ship dates are still TBA, although Panasonic is planning to unleash the ST50 later this month, followed by the UT50 and GT50, then the top of the line VT50 in May. While we wait for official announcements, you can hit the source links below for more details, and let us know if you've seen any other 2012 model information peeking out early.

2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic prices, dates some of its 2012 HDTVs (VT, GT, ET) and accessories in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were told at CES last month to expect Vizio's ultrawidescreen LCDs would hit the market sooner rather than later, now we know how it will fit into our budgets, even if we're not sure how the aspect ratio will fit in our living rooms. Similar to the way its first Theater 3D TVs popped up last year, the XVT 3D CinemaWide product page reveals a 58-inch model (50- and 71-inchers are also planned) sporting its trademark 21:9 aspect ratio (compared to a traditional HDTV's 16:9) and 2560x1080 resolution will start at $3,499. It also has an array of specs, measuring the 120Hz Edge LED lit screen at 56.7-inches wide by 29-inches high and 1.8-inches deep. Just as we saw when they were first announced at CES 2011, Vizio upscales Blu-ray and other wider-than-widescreen sources to fill the screen without those black bars we've become accustomed to. If you're watching standard HD programming, the extra space alongside can accommodate tiles for Yahoo! Widgets pulling information from the internet without blocking the picture at all. Check our gallery below for a better look and a demo video after the break, we'll keep an ear to the ground to find out when and where these displays might hit the market first.

Update: Vizio tells USA Today to expect this set to launch ahead of March Madness -- the better to manage our completely-useless-by-the-Sweet-16-because-Gonzaga-won-again brackets on.
[Thanks, chilipalm]

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Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp to cut LCD production in Osaka plant by half originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well the call just finished up, and Sammy provided some prognosication for 2012. It anticipates the mobile business to continue to grow, with LTE and and new market segments (read: Galaxy Note) helping drive sales. TV sales are also expected to remain on the uptick, as Samsung anticipates demand to continue growing due in part to the London Olympics and roll-out of more Smart TVs. Feel free to check out all the numbers giving Samsung reason for its optimism at the source link below.

Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: $42 billion in sales, $4.7 billion operating profit originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Hitachi to halt domestic production of Wooo LCD and plasma TVs, Mitsubishi to axe optical discs?

Hitachi to halt domestic production of Wooo LCD and plasma TVs, Mitsubishi to axe optical discs? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blu rayBluRaybusinessdvdhdpostcrosshitachiindustryjapanLCDLCD TVLcdTvmitsubishimoneyoptical discOpticalDiscplasmaplasma TVPlasmaTvpriceproductionTVwoooMon, 23 Jan 2012 06:20:00 EST<![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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Gallery: Sony glasses-free 3DTV eyes-on

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Sony demos 24- and 46-inch glasses-free 3DTVs, we go eyes-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3DTV3dtvs4KAutostereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dAutostereoscopic3dCESCES 2012Ces2012demoglasses-freehands-onhdpostcrossLCDSonyvideoWed, 11 Jan 2012 23:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sharp-8k-super-hi-vision-lcd-4k-tv-and-freestyle-wireless-lcd-h/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sharp-8k-super-hi-vision-lcd-4k-tv-and-freestyle-wireless-lcd-h/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/sharp-8k-super-hi-vision-lcd-4k-tv-and-freestyle-wireless-lcd-h/#comments We got a hint of Sharp's plans during its CES 2012 press conference two days ago, but really nothing can prepare you for the sight of the company's 7,680x4,320 resolution 85-inch Super Hi-Vision 8K LCD. No matter how close we got, we still couldn't see the pixels, and the video reels being demonstrated showed an almost unimaginable level of detail. The worst part of it was, seeing that first almost ruined the experience of checking out the ICC 4K demo at the other end of the booth. We can say this -- after seeing Super Hi-Vision there's really no going back. Make an appointment to see those 33MP broadcasts from the London Olympics now. Also a concept, but packed in a more conventional design, were Sharp's Aquos Freestyle LCDs. These featherweight flat-screens were also featured in the press conference, and pack wireless HD streaming inside capable of extending up to 98 feet. The 20-incher in the video above even has a battery good enough for two hours of completely wireless 1080p viewing. While Sharp called them concepts, the displays seemed incredibly polished, so check them out in the gallery below because you may see them on shelves someday.

Gallery: Sharp LCD concepts

Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After Vizio gave the world a preview of its PC and tablet plans it also announced plans for new HDTVs and a couple of set-top boxes, so we couldn't resist traveling back over to its Wynn-based lounge to view the beasts in their natural habitat. We won't make too much of it, but if you read last year's hands-on preview, unfortunately much of this is similar, as we mentioned when they were announced -- much of this tech was originally planned to ship in 2011. That said, while TBD is still the watchword when it comes to release dates and pricing, we're told highly anticipated sets like the first ultrawidescreen units should be available for preorder soon.

Gallery: Vizio Google TV, ultrawidescreen and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on

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Vizio ultrawidescreen, Google TV and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BenQ brings XL2420T and XL2420TX gaming monitors to North America originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>benqcesces 2012Ces2012displaylcdminipostmonitorXL2420TXL2420TXTue, 10 Jan 2012 21:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/vizios-ces-2012-hdtv-googletv-ultrawidescreen/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/vizios-ces-2012-hdtv-googletv-ultrawidescreen/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/vizios-ces-2012-hdtv-googletv-ultrawidescreen/#comments After lighting things up with new PCs and a 10-inch tablet, Vizio is returning to its roots by unveiling a series of new HDTVs during CES, along with a few old ones. Among its more conventional sets, the E3D series has been bringing value priced passive 3D since last year, but it will be joined by the M3D series in a 47- and 55-inch model, the latter of which includes a Bluetooth QWERTY remote. If that's not enough, users can step up to the R3D series which come in the same sizes and have better backlighting.


The more interesting news however, is that the 65-inch versions of both M- and R- lines feature VIA Plus, which is Vizio's customized spin on Google TV. We first got a peek at it last year, however the delayed introduction of Honeycomb and adoption of ARM processors likely doomed any chance of a release. In another blast from the past, Vizio has also queued up three 21:9 "CinemaWide" ultrawidescreen WFHD (2560x1080) models (above), in sizes of 50-, 58- and 71-inches with 3D and Yahoo! Widgets. We were heartbroken when we never saw these come home in 2011, although in all fairness no one else brought an ultrawidescreen flat-panel to us either so there's still an extremely rectangular space on our wall that needs filling. Prices and ship dates for all the new TVs are still TBD, and those without Google TV include Yahoo TV widgets. Check the press release after the break for the available details, before we check out the new models and try to find out if they'll actually arrive this time around.

Continue reading Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again

Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung 2012 Smart TVs

Continue reading Samsung has Smart TVs with dual core CPUs, cameras and more

Samsung has Smart TVs with dual core CPUs, cameras and more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012es8000gesture controlGestureControlhdpostcrosshdtvlcdledmobilepostcrossoledsamsungsmart evolutionsmart interactionSmartEvolutionSmartInteractionunes8000voice controlVoiceControlMon, 09 Jan 2012 17:17:00 EST<![CDATA[LG introduces four new IPS monitors in 23 and 27-inch sizes, 2D to 3D conversion on tap]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/lg-ips-monitors/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/lg-ips-monitors/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/lg-ips-monitors/#comments Another suite of monitors are ready to grace your desk and decimate your budget. LG has announced four new series of monitors here at CES, all using IPS panels to delivery good viewing angles and 2D to 3D conversion technology that will add some faux depth to your flat images. Top of the line is the DM92, a 27-incher with skinny bezels that's optimized for gaming, though we don't have any important figures like refresh rates and the like. There's a 23-inch DM82 with a "chic and futuristic design" clocking in at 23-inches and offering 7-watt speakers. The DM52 offers 27-inch and 23-inch models with "versatility and efficiency," which we presume means budget pricing, and then there's the D43, "optimized for cinema" with its "Super resolution" upconversion tech.

We don't have full specs so we don't know just how super the pixel density is on that guy or the others, nor pricing, but we'll be updating with pictures and details as soon as we get them. Until then, dig into the press release below for all the marketing speak you crave.

Continue reading LG introduces four new IPS monitors in 23 and 27-inch sizes, 2D to 3D conversion on tap

LG introduces four new IPS monitors in 23 and 27-inch sizes, 2D to 3D conversion on tap originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012desktopdisplaydm43dm52dm82dm92hdpostcrossipsips monitorIpsMonitorlcdlgmonitorMon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hands-on Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/hands-on-toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/hands-on-toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/hands-on-toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv/#comments You remember that Toshiba glassess free 4K 3DTV we told you about? Well, we got a chance to catch up with it at a Toshiba CES event and we're happy to say it doesn't suck. Not only is the 4k mode down right breathtaking, but the autostereoscopic 3D technology has come a long, long way since we saw a demo of a prototype last year. Up to nine people can enjoy 3D on the local dimming 55-inch LED 3DTV, but the optimal number is four or less. There is an almost invisible camera in the base of the set that tracks your face and there can be circles and arrows displayed on screen that help you move to the absolute best spot -- wish all TVs made it so easy to find the sweet spot. On display was a production model for outside the US, but our slightly different version is expected in Q1 2012 for more than most have ever paid for a TV (~$10k).

Gallery: Hands-on Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV

Hands-on Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D4kAutoStereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dautostereoscopic LCDAutostereoscopic3dAutostereoscopicLcdCESCES 2012Ces2012Glasses-free3dhdpostcrosslcdquadroregzaToshibaZloty GlobZlotyGlobSun, 08 Jan 2012 21:46:00 EST<![CDATA[RCA-branded hardware at CES includes mobile TVs with Android, soundbar / media streamer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/rca-ces-soundbar-android-dyle/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/rca-ces-soundbar-android-dyle/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/rca-ces-soundbar-android-dyle/#comments While it may not have the most high profile entries at CES, RCA always manages to lend its brand to some interesting hardware, and this year that includes the Wi-Fi Home Theater Sound Bar seen above. It brings multichannel audio and wireless surround speakers as well as access to services like Netflix and Hulu, by building in the Roku-like streamer RCA is currently peddling. Its other products include a slew of TVs due for various regions in the Americas, like a 55-incher it's claiming is the first connected LED LCD available in Latin America. We haven't hit a Best Buy in Uruguay to confirm that yet, so we'll just have to take RCA's word on that one for now. Also spied at its CES Unveiled booth were mobile TVs compatible with the Dyle service, and licensee Digital Stream has an Android-powered TV receiver planned for later this year. The device has a 7-inch touchscreen and a few simple apps included, and should be priced around $200 when it ships in the second half of the year. Check the press release after the break for a few more details, check below for hands-on pics.

Gallery: RCA CES Unveiled hands-on

Continue reading RCA-branded hardware at CES includes mobile TVs with Android, soundbar / media streamer

RCA-branded hardware at CES includes mobile TVs with Android, soundbar / media streamer originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcesces 2012Ces2012dyledyle mobileDyleMobilehdtvlatin americaLatinAmericalcdledmit700mobile tvMobileTvrcareceiversoundbarstreamingSun, 08 Jan 2012 19:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV ships in the US early this year, can we borrow $10k?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv-ships-in-the-us-early-nex/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv-ships-in-the-us-early-nex/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/06/toshibas-55-inch-4k-glasses-free-3dtv-ships-in-the-us-early-nex/#comments It's not a big surprise after launching in Germany and Japan, but Toshiba PR has confirmed to us and CNET that the company's 3,840x2,160 resolution autostereoscopic 3DTV will make its US debut in the first quarter of 2012, matching the "end of fiscal year" prediction we'd heard previously. There's no details on pricetag or model #, but given its $10,000~ sticker price overseas, we'd start shaking out those couch cushions now. The LCD maintains its QuadHD resolution when displaying 2D content, however switching into 3D mode drops the resolution to 720p. Other than removing the need for viewers to wear glasses to see the effect, it also uses face tracking to fine tune the experience for up to nine people. We'll have more info once it's officially unveiled in a few days, until then feel free to drool over the prototype it showed off last year.

Toshiba's 55-inch 4K glasses-free 3DTV ships in the US early this year, can we borrow $10k? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung estimates operating profit of $4.5 billion on cellphone, hard drive biz sales originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Westinghouse 2012 CES HDTV lineup unveiled, plenty of LCDs for all

Westinghouse 2012 CES HDTV lineup unveiled, plenty of LCDs for all originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d70-inchcesces 2012Ces2012ew55hdpostminihdtvlcdleduw70westinghouseWed, 04 Jan 2012 15:34:00 EST<![CDATA[LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/28/lg-unveils-84-inch-ultra-definition-4k-tv-its-bringing-to-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/28/lg-unveils-84-inch-ultra-definition-4k-tv-its-bringing-to-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/28/lg-unveils-84-inch-ultra-definition-4k-tv-its-bringing-to-ces/#comments LG let us know at CES 2011 that it had 4K LCD televisions in the pipeline, but unfortunately they didn't make it out this year. Expect for that to change in 2012, as the company just announced it's bringing an 84-inch "ultra definition" (3840x2160) TV to Las Vegas to go along with its 55-inch OLED. It has all of LG's Cinema 3D and Smart TV features built-in, including support for that upgraded Magic Motion remote and voice control. There's no official word yet on when we'll see these on shelves or at what price, but it certainly looks production ready compared to other prototypes that have been displayed over the years. While we don't have easy sources of 4K-res video content yet, one of the reasons LG is making the jump first is for 3D. Its Cinema 3D tech uses a Film Pattern Retarder (FPR) screen and passive glasses that result in lowered resolution, but with those extra pixels there's no question about whether viewers are still getting at least an HD picture. So far 4K at home is the domain of Sony and JVC's high-priced projectors, but we'll see if any other companies (we'll check off Toshiba right now) show off upgrades in size and resolution of their HDTVs this year. Check the press release after the break for a few more details.

Gallery: LG 4K UDTV

Continue reading LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012

LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung, Sharp, Hitachi and others settle LCD panel price fixing consumer class action for $539 million originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Seiko Epson marks Boxing Day by announcing Nokia lawsuit settlement, 'extraordinary loss'

Seiko Epson marks Boxing Day by announcing Nokia lawsuit settlement, 'extraordinary loss' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>epsonlawsuitLCDLCDsnokiaprice fixingPriceFixingseiko epsonSeikoEpsonsettlementMon, 26 Dec 2011 09:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony sells its stake in Samsung LCD team-up for $939 million]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/sony-sells-its-stake-in-samsung-lcd-team-up-for-939-million/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/sony-sells-its-stake-in-samsung-lcd-team-up-for-939-million/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/sony-sells-its-stake-in-samsung-lcd-team-up-for-939-million/#comments Sony and Samsung have decided to part ways on their seven-year-old LCD venture. Possibly due to Sony's recent struggles in the increasingly competitive world of TV division, Samsung will buy up its 50 percent share for around $939 million. The Japanese company has agreed to a new strategic agreement to source Sammy's LCDs in the future and, according to Sony, will continue "cooperative engineering efforts focused on LCD panel technology." Its full explanation follows after the break.

Continue reading Sony sells its stake in Samsung LCD team-up for $939 million

Sony sells its stake in Samsung LCD team-up for $939 million originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessdisplayshdpostcrossjoint ventureJointVentureLCDlcd displayLcdDisplays-lcdSamsungSonyMon, 26 Dec 2011 01:52:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC outs pair of displays that tell you their carbon footprint, how economically awesome they are]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/nec-outs-pair-of-displays-that-tell-you-their-carbon-footprint/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/nec-outs-pair-of-displays-that-tell-you-their-carbon-footprint/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/nec-outs-pair-of-displays-that-tell-you-their-carbon-footprint/#comments So, what's so special about NEC's new 24-inch MultiSync LED backlit displays? Well, these nifty NECs have two ECO modes to help keep power consumption to a minimum, plus a feature that lets users to track the amount of carbon dioxide created by the electricity they use. It also lets you input how much you pay for all those electrons to track just how much the monitors contribute to your monthly utility bill. Otherwise, these are fairly unremarkable 250-nit, 1920 x 1200 panels with DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and USB 2.0 connections. The eco-friendly displays are available from NEC Japan, but the company's not saying how much they cost. One thing we do know is that they'll be upping the smug quotient in the land of the rising sun. See what that could lead to in the video after the break -- warning: may not appeal to those who hate funny things.

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 Stream TV launching glasses free Ultra-D 3DTV tech at CES, again

Stream TV launching glasses free Ultra-D 3DTV tech at CES, again originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp Corporation claims they may top 1 million big-screen televisions (60 inches or above) sold in North America alone by March of next year, and expects growth the next fiscal year. With a stronger hold on the Japanese market then its competitors, the company is expanding overseas to bolster competition and avoid Asia's current market forecast -- a projected $6 billion decline in LCD sales by 2015. According to Kozo Takahashi, head of the American operations division, big-screen purchases in the United States are set to triple this upcoming year despite a declining trend in the North American market. While audio visual equipment accounts for more than half of Sharp's revenue, the company sees the need to market its other products more aggressively in the Americas to remain globally competitive.

Sharp nearing 1 million big-screen TV sales in North America, expanding global market originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yeah, we're well aware that our fascination with unique and multi-hued timepieces may be more of an obsession. Well, you can add another to the list with the Kisai Rogue Touch Pocket Watch from Tokyoflash. Enclosed by a stainless steel case with brushed edges, the $149 timekeeper makes use of a LCD display with LED backlights in your choice of four color options. The watch's face is protected by a spring-hinged cover and crystal lens. You'll notice a similar dial design to that of the Rogue Touch of the wrist wrapping variety, as this watch also sports four hot-zones for switching between modes. Capable of displaying two time zones, along with date and an alarm, the pocket watch uses an animation to monitor the hours instead of those clunky mechanized arms. If you're wanting a closer look hit the gallery below, and to see the timepiece in action, peep the video just past the break.

Gallery: Kisai Rogue Touch Pocket watch

Continue reading Kisai Rogue Touch Pocket Watch from Tokyoflash keeps things dapper, semi-hard to decipher (video)

Kisai Rogue Touch Pocket Watch from Tokyoflash keeps things dapper, semi-hard to decipher (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Kogan advertises Samsung LCDs in its HDTVs, Samsung would rather not take credit

Kogan advertises Samsung LCDs in its HDTVs, Samsung would rather not take credit originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadvertisementaustraliabrand powerBrandPowerHDhdpostminiHDTVKoganlawsuitlcdSamsungTVTue, 06 Dec 2011 02:07:00 EST<![CDATA[HCI Roommate III puts Android powered TVs in hospitals]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/hci-roommate-iii-puts-android-powered-tvs-in-hospitals/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/hci-roommate-iii-puts-android-powered-tvs-in-hospitals/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/hci-roommate-iii-puts-android-powered-tvs-in-hospitals/#comments Many companies have tried their hand at Android-powered TVs and set-top boxes outside of the Google TV ecosystem before, but HCI's Roommate III is apparently the first line destined for the sterile environment of hospitals. These 22- to 42-inch wall mounted LCD HDTVs run an unspecified flavor of Android that supports apps, web browsing, and a built-in whiteboard. Things like accreditation status, outcomes studies, and incidence of medical errors will probably still be our main concerns in picking a hospital, but if these displays catch on then our doctors can describe our next elective surgery with the help of Google Body.

HCI Roommate III puts Android powered TVs in hospitals originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Samsung's Microsoft Surface product, the SUR40, already available for pre-order, the company says its 1080p 40-inch "Optical Sensor in Pixel" LCD panels have gone into mass production. Those optical sensors help to more accurately interpret multi-touch input without interrupting display signals, offering a more fluid, interactive experience. Tempered glass overlaying the display supports 176 pounds of load and up to 50 touch points at once, which should be more than enough for a Pacific Giant Octopus or any jerk that leans on your $8K table. While the SUR40 is certainly a showcase device for these panels, it isn't the only practical application -- Samsung says it's thin enough and light enough to wall-mount, and hopes to see it used by stock brokers, financial analysts and schools.

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Samsung 'Optical Sensor in Pixel' LCDs rolling out, ready for Surface 2.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d conversion3d monitor3dConversion3dMonitoraceracer HR274HAcerHr274hconversionHR274HLCDmonitorWed, 30 Nov 2011 19:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
For a crowd-pleasing holiday gift, it's hard to do better than a TV (or something that plays on or plugs into a TV), so naturally we're here to help you out once again. Of course, this is an ever-changing industry segment, but we've got you covered -- regardless of whether you need a flat panel or a projector. If you're out shopping for someone that has (or wants to) cut the cable, or someone that has every channel, there's something for you. Of course, we'd also recommend keeping a close eye on the tablet and gaming categories too, but companies like Roku, Samsung and Ceton are making sure you have all kinds of options dedicated purely to video. Give them a look after the break.

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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You've always wanted a bit more privacy with your monitor (porn jokes notwithstanding) and if you're willing to tear apart a spare LCD monitor and a pair of 3D theater glasses (thanks, Dreamworks and Pixar!), you'll get it. In lieu of a thicker tinfoil hat, Instructables' dimovi suggests removing the LCD's frame, cutting out its polarized film with a utility knife before removing the screen's film adhesive with a combination of cleaner and paint thinner and reassembling the monitor. Once complete, grab the glasses, cut out the lenses and combine them with the plastic film removed from the monitor before inserting them back into their frames. The result is an LCD monitor that displays a white screen to anyone not wearing the customized glasses, your actions being confidential, no matter what they might happen to be. Check the how-to video embedded after the break, or hit the source link for full instructions

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Hack your monitor and 3D glasses, ensure ultimate privacy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D glasses3dGlassesconfidentialdo it yourselfDoItYourselfframehackLCDlensesmonitorpolarizedprivacytheaterutility knifeUtilityKnifevideoSat, 26 Nov 2011 16:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/vizios-m-series-theater-3d-tvs-are-officially-available-at-las/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/vizios-m-series-theater-3d-tvs-are-officially-available-at-las/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/vizios-m-series-theater-3d-tvs-are-officially-available-at-las/#comments Last CES Vizio announced a slew of new LCD HDTVs with its passive glasses-compatible Theater 3D capabilities and Vizio Internet Apps built in, and now it's finally ready to announced the M-series midrange lineup is shipping nationwide. M3D models in various 40- and 50-inch sizes have been popping up over the last few weeks, featuring edge LED backlighting for between $1,039 (42-inch) and $1,649 (55-inch). Need something bigger on your wall? There's also a 65-inch version on the way in 2012, with a pricetag of $2,099. As usual, Vizio's displays bring a rather complete line of features without an ultra-high price tag, but there'd be more reasons to share the included four pairs of 3D glasses with friends if the NBA season would just ever start. As is, buyers will have to make do with whatever videogames and college sports they can find for now -- check after the break for more specs and prices.

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Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi officially joined forces today, cementing a government-backed joint venture that's been in the works for a few months, now. Together with the government-funded firm Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), the three manufacturers will now form an entity known as Japan Display Inc., slated to launch during the Spring of 2012. INCJ is providing the lion's share of the funding (approximately $2.6 billion), giving it a 70 percent stake in the newly formed venture. The other three, meanwhile, will each control ten percent of the company, which will encompass their respective small-display subsidiaries. The stakeholders are hoping that today's announcement will help revive their sagging display sales, with some extra help from Panasonic, which also announced that it's selling one of its biggest domestic factories to the freshly minted Japan Display, for an unnamed sum. Find more details in the full PR after the break.

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Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi make joint venture official, form Japan Display Inc. originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like so many things in life, when it comes to high-definition televisions, size matters. So, too, does picture quality -- we like watching the devil in crisp detail, after all. As the centerpiece of home entertainment systems, today's flat big-screen HDTVs pull triple duty. They're the preferred display when you're braining zombies during a flesh-tearing PS3 game of Dead Island. They're ideal for watching zombies (er, walkers) get brained on AMC's hit The Walking Dead. And in terms of social status, big HDTVs serve notice that, yes world, you've arrived. So join us as we explore and demystify the acronym-filled habitat of HDTVs -- and in the process maybe save your bank account from getting bitten.

In this installment of Primed, we'll examine the two main breeds of flat-panel HDTVs, including a look at liquid crystal display and plasma technologies. We'll also put screen size, resolution and frame rates under the microscope. We'll wrap things up with a view of what's on the high-def horizon and close out with a critical assessment of 3D HDTV. Strap yourselves in, couch jockeys, it's time for Primed.

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Engadget Primed: HDTV technologies detailed, past and future originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CRP Racing debuts Energica electric streetbike prototype at EICMA 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking to step your game up when capturing surfing footage from atop your longboard? Swann is aiming to lend a helping hand with its newfangled Freestyle HD wearable video camera. This offering is the company's first that sports a detachable 1.5-inch LCD viewer for taking a peek at your 1080p video capture in real-time -- which you can capture at up to 30 fps. You'll also be able to snap eight megapixel JPEGs should you so choose with 3x digital zoom at your disposal. Waterproof at depths up to 65 feet, the Freestyle HD can be helmet-mounted, attached to your favorite fixed-gear or the roof of your rally car via the three included mounting brackets. The camera will connect directly to an HDTV for viewing, or you can hop over to a PC via a microSD card or USB transfer. You can expect 2.5-hour battery life and a $279 price tag to boot -- too bad that flight to the southern hemisphere isn't nearly as affordable.

Gallery: Swann Freestyle HD press photos

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Swann releases Freestyle HD, begs you to capture 1080p underwater via LCD viewer originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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