Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Eyes-on with Panasonic's new HDTV lineup ahead of CES press conference]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/eyes-on-panasonics-new-hdtvs-ces/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/eyes-on-panasonics-new-hdtvs-ces/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/eyes-on-panasonics-new-hdtvs-ces/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Eyeson with Panasonic's new HDTV lineup ahead of CES press conference

Our liveblog of Panasonic's press conference is mere minutes away, but we've already glimpsed some new HDTV models displayed on stage. There looks to be an update to the top-of-the-line WT series of LED sets -- we'd estimate the size as 55 inches. Next to it is a yet-to-be-announced plasma model, almost certainly from the high-end VT series. We're eyeballing it at 65 inches, but we'll know soon whether our estimates are correct -- and hopefully, get the lowdown on specs and availability. Stay tuned!

Update: We had a chance to get up close and personal with the new TVs after the press conference -- you'll find three models in the gallery just below.

Gallery: Panasonic 2013 HDTV lineup eyes-on

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Zach Honig contributed to this report.

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]]> ces2013eyes-onhands-onhdtvled tvLedTvpanasonicplasma tvPlasmaTv Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:55:00 -0500 21|20419481 <![CDATA[Sharp announces new 6-, 7- and 8-Series AQUOS LED TVs as part of 2013 lineup (update: pricing info)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/sharp-aquos-led-tvs-2013/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/sharp-aquos-led-tvs-2013/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/07/sharp-aquos-led-tvs-2013/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sharp announces new 6, 7 and 8Series AQUOS LED TVs as part of 2013 lineup

Despite not having the best of years, Sharp has still managed to make its presence felt in the television market -- namely by introducing plenty of AQUOS TVs in recent months, including that 90-inch LED beast we saw back in June of 2012. Today, the Japanese electronics maker is looking to increase its efforts on that front, with the firm adequately choosing this year's CES as the platform to unveil its new lineup of 60-,70- and 80-inch LED televisions in the 6-,7- and 8-Series. For starters, the entry-level 6-Series will boast 1080p capabilities with AQUOMotion 240 (120Hz) as the main driving tech behind it, while the higher-specced (and presumably more expensive) 7- and 8-Series are set to carry the same resolution features (sorry, no 4K here) but with Quattron "color intensification" and AQUOMotion 480 and AQUOMotion 960 technology inside both. Smart and 3D features can also be found in most of Sharp's novel TV models, which should pair nicely with what the company's calling "striking new slim designs." All in all, Sharp is kicking off the new year with about 18 new AQUOS LED TVs -- and for those interested in learning each model name, the presser after the break should help do just that.

Update: We have just received pricing information from Sharp, and it looks as if the cheapest model will start off at about $1,500 for the 60-inch, non-3D LC-60LE650, while the most expensive HDTV is set to be the 80-inch LC-80LE857 with a hefty price tag of $6,500 -- both of which will be available in February and April, respectively. In addition, Sharp today also announced its new SmartCentral platform, which will be a one-stop hub for the now-accustomed smart TV applications like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu and Facebook. You'll find more pricing and availability information for the other models inside the updated PR past the jump.

Gallery: 2013 Sharp AQUOS TVs

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]]> 6-Series7-Series8-SeriesAQUOSCes2013hdpostcrossLED TVLedTvquattronSharpSmart TV Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500 21|20417846 <![CDATA[Sony's $25,000 XBR 4K LED Ultra HDTV and tablet remote control hands-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/01/sony-xbr-4k-led-ultra-hdtv-hands-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/01/sony-xbr-4k-led-ultra-hdtv-hands-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/01/sony-xbr-4k-led-ultra-hdtv-hands-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments DNP Sony XBR 4K LED Ultra HDTV eyeson Impressions

Recently Sony invited us to check out its forthcoming 84-inch XBR 4K LED TV and we couldn't resist an opportunity to get an idea of how well the company's $25,000 flagship stacked up against the competition. Perhaps trying to simulate an in-home viewing experience, Sony packed its gargantuan TV into a family room setting and allowed us to give it a spin. While we didn't get to channel surf freely, the provided stock media did a great job of highlighting the display's capabilities. Images were crisp but fluid, while colors remained strong and organic. One of our biggest concerns was that things would look too good and possibly appear unnatural.

But the XBR-84X900 managed to produce an excellent picture with stellar viewing angles. As for the content itself, we were treated to a collection of pre-loaded clips running off of Sony's recently announced 4K media server controlled by the system's included Xperia Tablet S. It should be noted that The Amazing Spider-Man was listed as a 56.4GB file -- compared to its Blu-ray counterpart, which comes in at an almost modest 36GB. Check after the break for more of our impressions, and a look at the tablet (loaded with a remote control app) that's included.

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]]> 4KhdpostcrossLEDTVsonyUltraHDXBR-84X900 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:27:00 -0500 21|20392144 <![CDATA[JVC intros 55-inch BlackSapphire LCD TV with 45W virtual surround sound, SlingPlayer]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/18/jvc-intros-55-inch-blacksapphire-lcd-tv-with-45w-virtual-surround/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/18/jvc-intros-55-inch-blacksapphire-lcd-tv-with-45w-virtual-surround/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/18/jvc-intros-55-inch-blacksapphire-lcd-tv-with-45w-virtual-surround/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments JVC intros 55inch BlackSapphire LCD TV with 45W virtual surround sound, SlingPlayer

Every TV maker trying to avoid total commoditization has a special trick to keep its designs unique and worth a higher price. For JVC, that trick is sound. It's launching the BlackSapphire line of LCD-based 3D TVs with the 55-inch, edge LED-lit JLE55SP4400, whose signature is an unusually powerful built-in audio system: the 45W system and 3D processing supposedly produces surround sound without having to line the living room with extra speakers. Odds are that the set won't provide much competition for dedicated speakers, although JVC is promising more integration beyond this with rare built-in SlingPlayer TV streaming, just in case there's a Slingbox in another part of the home. The all-in strategy could make the inaugural BlackSapphire more of a bargain than it looks: that $1,300 you'll pay when the screen ships this month might be all you need to start watching.

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]]> 120hz3daudioblacksapphireedge-lithdpostcrosshdpostminiJLE55SP4400jvcjvc blacksapphirejvc JLE55SP4400JvcBlacksapphireJvcJle55sp4400lcdledled tvLedTvminipostnetflixpandoraplaceshiftingsling mediaslingboxSlingMediaslingplayerstreaming videoStreamingVideoSurround SoundSurroundSoundtelevisiontvvuduxinemaviewyoutube Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:47:00 -0400 21|20353972 <![CDATA[Samsung 75-inch ES9000 smart TV makes stateside debut: on sale in August for $9,999]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/18/samsung-75-inch-es9000-smart-tv-stateside-debut/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/18/samsung-75-inch-es9000-smart-tv-stateside-debut/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/18/samsung-75-inch-es9000-smart-tv-stateside-debut/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung 75inch ES9000 smart TV makes stateside debut on sale in August for $9,999

The mammoth 75-inch ES9000 LED smart TV that Samsung recently unveiled for the Korean market is making its way stateside. Today the 3D-capable, LED-backlit set was on display in New York as part of the Sammy-sponsored SpaceFest marking the Space Shuttle Enterprise's arrival at the Intrepid. How smart TVs relate to Space Shuttle orbiters is beyond us, but the ES9000's US debut is welcome news for those with a massive living room to fill, and were disappointed after the ES8000 75-incher shown at CES and even given a price tag earlier this year failed to materialize.

Detailed specs are currently MIA, but as we noted before in our hands-on, the 75-incher's bezel measures just 0.31 inches, and the frame sports a rose-gold finish. There's also a built-in web camera that retracts when not in use, and the TV comes with four pairs of 3D glasses. Being a smart TV, this guy also includes the full suite of Smart TV features, such as Smart Interaction for enabling gesture and voice controls and Smart Content for sharing media across several devices. Samsung also used today's occasion to introduce a new Angry Birds app for its smart TVs, which lets users play the game entirely with gesture controls. The app will be available for a free download later this month, and the ES9000 will go on sale in August for a super-sized price of $9.999. Check out the PR below for more info.

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]]> 3d tv3D TVs3dTv3dTvs75-inch75-inch tv75-inchTvES9000hdpostcrosshdtvled tvLED-backlit 3DTVLed-backlit3dtvLedTvmicro dimmingMicroDimmingsamsungSamsung ES9000Samsung Smart TVsamsung smart TVsSamsungEs9000SamsungSmartTvSamsungSmartTvsSmart TVSmart TVsSmartTvSmartTvstvTVs Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:58:00 -0400 21|20281091 <![CDATA[Sharp launches 'world's largest' 90-inch LED AQUOS TV, we go hands-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/18/sharp-90-inch-aquos-led-tv/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/18/sharp-90-inch-aquos-led-tv/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/18/sharp-90-inch-aquos-led-tv/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sharp launches 'world's largest' 90-inch LED AQUOS TV, we go hands-on

You know what they say: bigger is always better. With that in mind, Sharp's taken the wraps off of its flagship 90-inch AQUOS LED TV, and in the process dubs it the world's largest (sorry, 80-incher). At first glance, this enormous smart television is everything you'd imagine and more, led, naturally, in large part by that gorgeous 90-inch (diagonally) LED screen. Sharp's new AQUOS measures in at 4 feet in height, 5-inches in thickness and weighs in at a mere 141 pounds (without the stand). The company's also done a nice job of stuffing a good amount of software inside the 1080p-capable AQUOS, including apps such as Netflix, Hulu and Vudu. Additionally, Sharp is throwing in a pair of three-dee glasses, which should come in handy during your precious movie night with the family. Best of all, it's up for grabs now, but prepare your wallet to take a major hit, as you'll have to shell out $11,000 to get one of these in your living room. While you think that over, there's a glorious picture gallery for everyone's viewing pleasure down below, and the official presser right past the break.

Gallery: Sharp 90-inch AQUOS LED TV hands-on

Gallery: Sharp 90-inch AQUOS LED TV promo shots

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]]> 90 inch90 inch aquos led tv90 inch led tv90-inch90-inch aquos90-inch aquos led tv90-inch led tv90-inchAquos90-inchAquosLedTv90-inchLedTv90Inch90InchAquosLedTv90InchLedTvaquosaquos led tvAquosLedTvhands-onhdpostcrossled televisionled tvLedTelevisionLedTvsharpSharp AQUOSSharp Aquos LEDsharp televisionsharp tvSharpAquosSharpAquosLedSharpTelevisionSharpTvSmart TVSmartTvvideo Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:09:00 -0400 21|20261150 <![CDATA[Samsung details pricing and availability for its 2012 Smart TV lineup]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/samsung-details-pricing-and-availability-for-its-2012-smart-tv-l/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/samsung-details-pricing-and-availability-for-its-2012-smart-tv-l/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/samsung-details-pricing-and-availability-for-its-2012-smart-tv-l/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We've already seen pricing leak out for some models, but Samsung has today gotten official with the pricing and availability for its complete Smart TV lineup for 2012 (which includes more TVs than we can mention this post). On the LED side of things, those start out with the 26-inch EH4000 on the low-end, which runs $329.99, and top out with the company's 65-inch ES8000, which will set you back a hefty $5,099.99, although it's one of the few models that remains TBA in terms of availability. The company's plasma TV offerings for the year are comparatively fewer (but still include 16 different sets), and range from the 43-inch PN43E450 at $549.99 to the 64-inch PN64E8000 at $3,949.99. Those looking for a particular model can find the full rundown of prices and dates at the links below.

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]]> 2012es8000hdpostcrosshdpostminiled tvled tvsLedTvLedTvslineupplasma tvplasma tvsPlasmaTvPlasmaTvssamsungsamsung es8000SamsungEs8000smart tvsmart tvsSmartTvSmartTvs Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:08:00 -0500 21|20187216 <![CDATA[Panasonic intros 2012 LED line-up, 47 and 55-inch WT50 and DT50]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/panasonic-intros-2012-led-lcd-line-up-47-and-55-inch-wt50-and-d/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/panasonic-intros-2012-led-lcd-line-up-47-and-55-inch-wt50-and-d/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/panasonic-intros-2012-led-lcd-line-up-47-and-55-inch-wt50-and-d/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Ready for a bevy of new Panasonic TVs? 2012's lineup shifts almost entirely to LED, with 14 out of the 16 new sets using the tech. There's a metric ton of info packed into one release, but highlights for this year include larger IPS LED TVs and a 25 percent reduction in power consumption across the line. Most impressive are the 47 and 55-inch DT50 and WT50. Differentiated primarily by design -- the WT50 has a super-narrow metal frame and a crescent stand -- they're both IPS LED panels with Viera Connect and can convert 2D content into 3D. And both have four HDMI ports and three USB ports. PR detailing all awaits you after the break.

Gallery: Panasonic DT50 LED TV

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]]> c5cesces 2012Ces2012dt50et5hdpostcrossipsips proIpsProledled tvLedTvpanasonicu5wt50 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:24:00 -0500 21|20144597 <![CDATA[Samsung ES8000 edge-lit LED TV eyes-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-es8000-led-tv-eyes-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-es8000-led-tv-eyes-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-es8000-led-tv-eyes-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Looking for an LED-backlit LED HDTV somewhere between the size of 46 and 65 inches in size? Do you like Samsung and chrome bezels and swoopy stands that add a little bling to your viewing experience? This, then, is the TV for you. It's the ES8000 that was just announced at Samsung's press event and, while it isn't nearly as slinky as the company's 55-inch OLED set, it is at least a looker. And, of course, it'll feature all of Samsung's "Smart Interaction" functionality for your gesture and voice-recognition pleasure. Oh, and it's also lovely and thin. Check out the look of the thing in the gallery below, and read the full details here.

Gallery: Samsung ES8000 HDTV hands-on


Gallery: Samsung ES8000 edge-lit LED TV eyes-on

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]]> cesces 2012Ces2012edge-lites8000hands-onledled tvLedTvsamsung Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:07:00 -0500 21|20144500 <![CDATA[Sharp Elite LED LCD TV hands-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/sharp-elite-led-lcd-tv-hands-on-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/sharp-elite-led-lcd-tv-hands-on-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/sharp-elite-led-lcd-tv-hands-on-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Earlier today, Sharp and Pioneer re-launched the Elite brand, with its Pro-60X5FD and Pro-70X5FD LED LCD TVs. Both models cater to the high-end home entertainment crowd, with pricing set at $6,000 and $8,500, for the 60-inch and 70-inch sets, respectively. We had a chance to take a look at the larger model at an event in New York City this morning, and were certainly impressed with its high contrast and excellent deep black levels. Set against a black wall, it was nearly impossible to distinguish a black image from the TV's brushed aluminum bezel or the wall behind it when viewed in a pitch-black room. Plasma TVs, such as Pioneer's discontinued Kuro, have been able to achieve deep black levels for years, but LCD TVs like the Elite we saw today historically suffer from light bleeding, which causes black images to appear gray.

The Elite TV also includes built-in speakers, which sounded fine in a noisy room, but considering that you'll be spending north of $6,000 for the smaller set, we imagine you'll be pairing either model with some external speakers as well. Internet connectivity alone certainly isn't going to motivate anyone to spend this much to outfit their home theater with a high-end set, but streaming is important nonetheless, so we were happy to see that Sharp included a somewhat diverse offering of services. The TVs ship with apps for Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, along with Facebook and Twitter -- there's also a dedicated Netflix button on the remote, letting you access the movie streaming service without clicking through several menu levels. Overall, we were impressed with the Elite during today's brief demonstration, but we'll need to wait for the full review before we can determine whether Sharp can justify those sky-high price tags.

Gallery: Sharp Elite LED LCD TVs Hands-On

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]]> aquoselitehands-onhdtvhigh endhigh-endHighEndkurokuro lcdKuroLcdledled tvLedTvpioneerpioneer hdtvPioneerHdtvquattronsharpsharp hdtvsharp quattronSharpHdtvSharpQuattronvideo Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:52:00 -0400 21|20009342 <![CDATA[Sharp and Pioneer resurrect Elite with line of LED LCD TVs, pricing starts at $6,000]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/sharp-resurrects-elite-line-of-led-lcd-tvs-pricing-starts-at-5/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/sharp-resurrects-elite-line-of-led-lcd-tvs-pricing-starts-at-5/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/sharp-resurrects-elite-line-of-led-lcd-tvs-pricing-starts-at-5/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Remember Pioneer's Kuro brand of HDTVs? The high-end plasma line became the benchmark for the home theater market, leaving a rather large void in the hearts of the HD obsessive after it kicked the bucket two years ago. Now, Sharp and Pioneer are bringing back some of the technology used in that line, while leaving the Kuro name to rest in peace. The Elite branding will remain, however, with the new line of LED LCD TVs. Available in 60-inch and 70-inch flavors, the new Elites will only be available through high-end retailers, and will be priced at $6,000 and $8,500, respectively. The Pro-60X5FD will ship in the US next week, and the Pro-70X5FD will hit stores later this month.

Among the sets' features, Sharp promises excellent contrast ratios, high color fidelity, and very low black levels, thanks to zone-based local dimming. The company claims a frame rate of "about 720hz," thanks to 240Hz quadrupling and scanning backlight technology. The TVs also include Sharp's quad-pixel technology, complementing the typical RGB pixel arrangement with a fourth, yellow sub-pixel. This sounds similar to the company's Quattron technology, though Sharp doesn't appear to be using that name with its new Elite line. There's also 3D functionality, and Internet connectivity, with pre-loaded Netflix, Vudu, and social media apps. The TVs also include Elite Advantage Live, for real-time remote technical support. We're at the Elite event in New York City, so stay tuned for more details and a full hands-on later this morning.

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]]> aquosbreaking newselitehdtvhigh endhigh-endHighEndkurokuro lcdKuroLcdledled tvLedTvpioneerpioneer hdtvPioneerHdtvquattronsharpsharp hdtvsharp quattronSharpHdtvSharpQuattron Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:40:00 -0400 21|20009221 <![CDATA[Samsung prices 950 Series 3DTVs in Korea, rest of the world soon to follow]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/samsung-prices-950-series-3dtvs-in-korea-rest-of-the-world-soon/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/samsung-prices-950-series-3dtvs-in-korea-rest-of-the-world-soon/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/07/samsung-prices-950-series-3dtvs-in-korea-rest-of-the-world-soon/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We've been keenly tracking the progress of these 3D displays from Samsung, from their pre-CES tease -- where we were first told they were TVs, then monitors, then it turned out they were monitors with optional TV tuners -- through their official launch and now to their first pricing and availability. South Korea is the unsurprising debut market for the 950 and 750 Series, both 27-inchers, discernible by their design, which in the 950's case is asymmetric and in the 750's is all about the thin bezel. A 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time, 1080p resolution, and a litany of input ports await the buyer of either one, but he'd better bring a well-fed wallet to this party -- the 27TA950 reportedly costs 890,000 KRW (nearly $800) whereas the 27TA750 is an 840,000 KRW outlay (just over $750). Not exactly value models, but those prices will likely change when the pair go international at some point later this month.

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]]> 1080p27ta9503d3d tv3dTv950 series950Seriesasymmetricdisplayfull hdFullHdhdtvkorealed tvled-backlitLedTvmonitorsamsungsamsung 950samsung 950 seriesSamsung950Samsung950Seriesscreensouth koreaSouthKoreasyncmastertelevisiontvvideo Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:21:00 -0500 21|19870143 <![CDATA[HD 101: What is local dimming?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/hd-101-what-is-local-dimming/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/hd-101-what-is-local-dimming/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/hd-101-what-is-local-dimming/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Side by side of plasma vs local dimming LCD
One thing that makes covering LCD TVs so interesting is that the technology is always advancing and one innovation that might be the biggest in LCDs yet, is local dimming. But you're probably wondering, what is it exactly? Well in non-edgelit LED LCDs TV, there's an array of LED lights behind the liquid crystal pixels, and local dimming is when sections of the LED array are turned off or dimmed to help produce the deep blacks -- like Kuro deep. But while this tech can produce very deep blacks and fantastic contrast, there's a catch, it also create an artifact referred to as a halo around bright objects. Example: the two images above are of the opening scene of The Matrix (cops shining a flash light) it's pretty easy to tell which is the plasma and which is the LED LCD with local dimming. Of course we don't exactly watch movies with flash lights or star fields every night, so after the break are more pictures of a normal dark scene that also expose the artifact caused by local dimming (we have to point out that the camera makes it more drastic than it appears in reality). So while we wouldn't buy an LCD without local dimming, there's still a lot to look forward to in the next generation when the dimming is sure to become more local, and thus the artifact will be minimized. At the same time these advancements should help produce more detail in blacks, which is harder to notice at first, but just as annoying once you do.

Just getting into HD? Check out these other HD 101 features:
Overscan and why all TVs do it
What is ATSC, PSIP, QAM, and 8-VSB?
How to use Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD with your PS3
Why there are black bars on HDTVs
IR blasters, HDMI-CEC, RS-232 and IP control

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]]> black levelsBlackLevelscontrastHD 101Hd101LED LCDLED TVLedLcdLedTvlocal dimminglocal dimming ledLocalDimmingLocalDimmingLed Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:44:00 -0400 21|19675073 <![CDATA[Kiss releases LED HDTV, because it's criminal to view Paul's Starchild makeup any other way]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/kiss-releases-led-hdtv-because-its-criminal-to-view-pauls-sta/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/kiss-releases-led-hdtv-because-its-criminal-to-view-pauls-sta/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/02/kiss-releases-led-hdtv-because-its-criminal-to-view-pauls-sta/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Legendary rockers are releasing officially-licensed LED HDTVs, available in 55-, 46-, 42-, and 32-inch (aka "Mini Kiss," to no one else but the Engadget staff) variants, priced between $818.88 and $1,988.88 (and unless we're mistaken by the wording, buying the 55-inch model also nets you a 32-incher) and on sale now online / in-store mid-November. Each set has the Kiss logo emblazoned on each bottom corner, and you'll be rocked -- nay, rawked -- by eight seconds of the band's imagery every time you turn it on. The TVs are produced by Roundtable Concepts and specs include... wait, you've already made up your mind, haven't you? Well, alright, then, our job here is done. One more picture after the break.

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]]> genegene simmonsGeneSimmonshd tvHdTvkisskiss armyKissArmyledled hdtvled tvLedHdtvLedTvpaul stanleyPaulStanley Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:59:00 -0400 21|19656211 <![CDATA[Loewe shows off new Connect LEDs, wallets cringe]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/loewe-shows-off-new-connect-leds-wallets-cringe/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/loewe-shows-off-new-connect-leds-wallets-cringe/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/loewe-shows-off-new-connect-leds-wallets-cringe/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Ultra high-end German television maker Loewe revealed at IFA that its 32-inch and 42-inch Connect LED line will be refreshed with 200Hz edge LED backlit panels and improved MediaNet connectivity. Specifically MediaNet has been revamped to feature a new LAN interface for streaming local video or audio content on the TV's integrated DVR as well as from DLNA compatible devices and online sources. A so-called "Follow Me" feature is another handy addition that allows users to easily transfer a program in progress from TV to another display for completion -- which should prove useful to shipping magnates who prefer passing out to Titanic in bed after starting in the jacuzzi. Trusted Reviews also reports that Loewe, along with Sharp and Philips, is promoting web-based services built on CE-HTML that are optimized for TV displays, and even demoed a version of the BBC's iPlayer using the technology behind closed doors. Style-wise, the luxury set will ship in three colors along with a choice of stand and a 2.1 speaker setup when it hits the UK this November. Official pricing however is still unknown, but don't expect to find it at Asda.

Gallery: Loewe ConnectLED TV

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]]> 200Hzbbc iplayerBbcIplayerbuilt-in dvrBuilt-inDvrConnect LEDConnectLedDLNADLNA compatibleDlnaCompatibledvrfollow meFollowMeHDhd led tvHdLedTvhdtvifaIFA 2010Ifa2010iplayerLANLAN InterfaceLanInterfaceled tvLedTvloeweLoewe connect LEDLoeweConnectLedMediaNetmulti-room dvrMulti-roomDvrstreamingtvvideo on demandVideoOnDemand Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:23:00 -0400 21|19622696 <![CDATA[LG LEX8 'Nano LED' TV eyes-on]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/lg-lex8-nano-led-tv-eyes-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/lg-lex8-nano-led-tv-eyes-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/lg-lex8-nano-led-tv-eyes-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments While we admire the impulse to best your South Korean neighbor and build the world's thinnest X (in this case, the world's thinnest full LED LCD TV bezel), you can't help but notice the base at the bottom where all the components that used to be in the back have been crammed seems to grow ever larger with each passing tradeshow. Still, LG's LEX8 8.8mm thick LCD is impressively thin and the picture quality, thanks to that localized "Nano LED" dimming, is stellar. Hit up the gallery for a requisite thickness comparo with an iPhone -- next year we're just gonna pack some razor blades for comparison shots.

Gallery: LG LEX8 'Nano LED' TV eyes-on

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]]> eyes-onfeatureshands-onifaifa 2010Ifa2010lcdled tvLedTvlex8lgnanonano ledNanoLed Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:08:00 -0400 21|19621250 <![CDATA[Sharp releases slew of new Quattron TVs at IFA 2010]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/sharp-releases-slew-of-new-quattron-tvs-at-ifa-2010/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/sharp-releases-slew-of-new-quattron-tvs-at-ifa-2010/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/sharp-releases-slew-of-new-quattron-tvs-at-ifa-2010/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Just in case those George Takei commercials didn't clue you in that Sharp was serious about Quattron, the company has announced four new TV lines at IFA sporting yellow as a fourth subpixel color. At the top of the list, the Quattron 3D-enabled LE925 line will be available in 60-inch or 46-inch sizes and feature Sharp's proprietary high-speed FRED LCD signal processing technology along with side-mounted scanning LED backlighting -- which like the LV Series -- is touted to produce 1.8x better brightness than competing sets and reduce 3D crosstalk. Aquos Net+ connectivity is thrown in too, along with 2D-to-3D conversion, a digital triple tuner and 8GB of built-in flash memory for timeshift recording. Playing second fiddle to this overachiever are the 2D-only LE924E, LE824E and LE814E series, which will also feature Aquos Net+. Pricing details for all of the new lines are still unknown, but they're slated to be available in Germany and Austria later this month. Here's hoping Sulu gets his jaw checked out before then.

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]]> 3D3D crosstalk3d display3d tv3dCrosstalk3dDisplay3dTvaquosaquousAquous Net+AquousNet+FREDgeorge takeiGeorgeTakeiHDTVifaIFA 2010Ifa2010lcd tvLCD TV panelLCD TVsLcdTvLcdTvPanelLcdTvsLE814ELE924ELE925ledled-backlitLedBacklitLedTvquattronQuattron 3DQuattron3dSharpSharp AQUOSSharp Aquos LED824E lineSharp Aquos LED841E lineSharp DisplaysSharp LE814ESharp LE824ESharp LE924ESharp LE925Sharp TVsSharpAquosSharpAquosLed824eLineSharpAquosLed841eLineSharpDisplaysSharpLe814eSharpLe824eSharpLe924eSharpLe925SubPixelSubPixelRenderingTV Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:39:00 -0400 21|19618867 <![CDATA[Sharp releases 8 new DVR-packing LED backlit LCD TVs into the wilds of Japan]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/sharp-releases-8-new-dvr-packing-led-backlit-lcd-tvs-into-the-wi/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/sharp-releases-8-new-dvr-packing-led-backlit-lcd-tvs-into-the-wi/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/sharp-releases-8-new-dvr-packing-led-backlit-lcd-tvs-into-the-wi/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Sharp's 46-inch Quattron LE821E caught our eye in the UK a few months back thanks to its addition of yellow at the pixel level and its integrated Freeview HD DVR. Now Sharp Japan has jumped in on the all-in-one action with their announcement of two new series of LED backlit LCD TVs. On the higher end, the DR series will feature built-in BD burners and 500GB hard drives, while supporting full HD in the 40-inch version -- but only 1366 x 768 HD resolution in 32-inch model. Similarly, the DZ3 series will come with USB HDD DVR features and sell in full HD sizes of 32, 40, 46 and 50-inches, while 20 and 26-inch sizes will only support 1366 x 768 HD resolution. These combo sets are scheduled to hit Japan later this year, but if you ask us, we'll be waiting for even more bullet point features... 3D, anyone?

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]]> 500gb500gb hdd500gbHddBD BurnerBdBurnerBlu-Rayblu-ray burnerBlu-rayBurnerdvrdvrshdJapanlcd tvLcdTvledled backlitled tvled-backlitLedBacklitLedTvquattronQuattron LE821Equattron tvQuattronLe821eQuattronTvSharpsharp drsharp dr seriessharp dz3sharp dz3 seriesSharp JapanSharp LED Backlit LCD TvsSharp LED TVsSharp Quattron LE821ESharp TVsSharpDrSeriesSharpDz3SharpDz3SeriesSharpe JapanSharpJapanSharpQuattronLe821e Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:53:00 -0400 21|19606927 <![CDATA[Smartroi Android powered TV is officially headed to Korea]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/smartroi-android-powered-tv-is-officially-headed-to-korea/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/smartroi-android-powered-tv-is-officially-headed-to-korea/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/smartroi-android-powered-tv-is-officially-headed-to-korea/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Remember our slight skepticism in April over reports that South Korean manufacturer GPNC would soon be releasing TVs running Android 1.5? Well it seems our clairvoyant powers that day were on the fritz, since the company has now officially announced the launch of an Google-powered TV dubbed Smartroi. Other hard details on the unit are predictably slim, but GPNC has confirmed that the TV will be sold in Korea and sport a 42-inch Full HD LED backlit screen, a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 500cd/m&sup2; brightness, and USB connectivity. There's no verification on what version of Android will ship with the unit, but support for OS upgrades in the future has been hinted. Not satisfied with those measly tidbits? Neither are we, but considering Google still labels GPNC's site as suspected of malware, we're content to just keep letting updates flow to us.

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]]> AndroidAndroid 1.5android hdtvAndroid TVAndroid1.5AndroidHdtvFull HDFullHdGNPC KoreaGNPC TVGNPC TVsGnpcKoreaGoogleGoogle TVGPNCGPNC Android TVGPNC SmartRoi TVGPNC TVhdHD TVHDTVHDTVsLED Backlit TVLED HD TVLED HDTVLED TVLedHdtvLedTvSmart TVsSmartRoiSmartRoi TVTVTVs Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:51:00 -0400 21|19561804 <![CDATA[LG unveils first Full LED 3D HDTV -- the 22.3mm-thin LX9500]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/lg-unveils-first-full-led-3d-hdtv-the-22-3mm-thin-lx9500/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/lg-unveils-first-full-led-3d-hdtv-the-22-3mm-thin-lx9500/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/25/lg-unveils-first-full-led-3d-hdtv-the-22-3mm-thin-lx9500/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Well, here's a way to make those 3D tellies attractive -- slim them down to unreasonable proportions and kill as much of the bezel as you can. The newly announced LX9500 isn't quite as skinny as the stuff we saw LG show off at CES, but at 22.3mm it still makes the majority of laptops look on in envy. Paired to a pleasingly minimal 16mm bezel, it makes for quite the gorgeous living room accessory, whether on or off (one more pic after the break). The new LED-backlit set will offer a full 1080p resolution and a 400Hz refresh rate, which is more than enough to make those active shutter glasses useful. A 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio is given, but that number wouldn't impress us even if it was the total US national debt to 1, we want real contrast numbers or nothing at all. Anyhow, Reuters is reporting a 4.7 million Won ($4,134) launch price for the 47-inch model, which should go on sale a week from now in Korea. A 55-inch variant should also be available when these 3DTVs make the journey westwards in May.

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]]> 1080p3d3d hdtv3d tv3dHdtv3dTvdisplayfull hdfull ledFullHdFullLedhdtvinfiniakorealedled backlightled tvled-backlitLedBacklightLedTvlglg lx9500LgLx9500lx9500televisiontv Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:49:00 -0400 21|19413837 <![CDATA[Samsung 9000 series LED LCD TV eyes-on (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/samsung-9000-series-led-lcd-tv-eyes-on/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/samsung-9000-series-led-lcd-tv-eyes-on/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/samsung-9000-series-led-lcd-tv-eyes-on/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Right in the middle of Samsung's CES front garden were these gorgeous ultra-slim LED LCD TVs, dubbed the 9000 series and comes with a fancy remote controller which we saw earlier. Even with a pencil stuck to the side it's hard to appreciate how thin it really is, so we've got you lovely peeps a video (including a pan scan of the booth front) and a couple more photos after the break. You're welcome.

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]]> 9000 series9000Seriescesces 2010ces2010eyes oneyes-onEyesOnfeaturedfeatureshands onhands-onHandsOnlcdlcd tvLcdTvled lcd tvled tvLedLcdTvLedTvsamsungsamsung 9000samsung 9000 seriesSamsung9000Samsung9000Seriesslimslimmestthinthinnesttv Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:14:00 -0500 21|19308178 <![CDATA[Rallycast promises "the equivalent to tabbed browsing" on HDTVs, hopefully doesn't mean memory leaks and crashes]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/rallycast-promises-the-equivalent-to-tabbed-browsing-on-hdtvs/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/rallycast-promises-the-equivalent-to-tabbed-browsing-on-hdtvs/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/rallycast-promises-the-equivalent-to-tabbed-browsing-on-hdtvs/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments After hitting CES with a bang, it's been a quiet year for the TV widgets movement, but Rallycast isn't giving up, going from app developer to announcing its own TV App Store for 2010. The company's CEO Jeff Allen calls its plans to allows multiple programs running at once similar to tabbed browsing on the PC. Not having to pick and choose what's running is great, but while we love our Firefox, its never ending performance issues and the already poor reputation of speed on widget televisions could be a slow, scary mix. Hopefully a year of development (and maybe some newer HDTVs at CES?) can improve performance, because the last thing we want is lag when it comes to updating fantasy football rosters, deleting that note Mom left on our Facebook page, or both. Samsung's LED TVs will support the new store, as well as "several other models" check the full PR after the break.

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]]> app storappsAppStorfantasy footballFantasyFootballhdhdtvinternetledled tvLedTvmultitaskingrallycastsamsungtabstv app storeTvAppStorewidgets Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:25:00 -0500 21|19273812 <![CDATA[Engadget HD puts the new Samsung LED edge-lit LCD TV to the test]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/engadget-hd-puts-the-new-samsung-led-edge-lit-lcd-tv-to-the-test/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/engadget-hd-puts-the-new-samsung-led-edge-lit-lcd-tv-to-the-test/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/engadget-hd-puts-the-new-samsung-led-edge-lit-lcd-tv-to-the-test/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Samsung UN46B7000

If you've been wondering how the latest LED edge-lit LED TVs from Samsung look, now's your chance to find out. The crew over at EHD got their hands-on the 46-inch UN46B7000 and spent the time to write all about it. We'd like to warn you that If you don't click through you'll be missing out on all the fun, like all the internet connectivity features like DLNA and Yahoo Widgets. But even if you don't care about all the extras, there is still come great information that'll help try and figure out how much of a premium a 1.2 inch TV is worth.

Gallery: Samsung UN46B7000 LED backlit LCD review


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]]> 7000 series7000SerieshdtvLED backlitLED TVLedBacklitLedTvSamsungUN46B7000 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:22:00 -0400 21|19107842 <![CDATA[Samsung UN46B7000 LED backlit LCD review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/samsung-un46b7000-led-backlit-lcd-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/samsung-un46b7000-led-backlit-lcd-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/23/samsung-un46b7000-led-backlit-lcd-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

There aren't many technologies that are as fun to watch mature as LCD TVs. It is definitely one of the those technologies that continues to evolve and improves with each iteration. The latest crop of LED edge lit LCD TVs from Samsung fit into that category. The 46-inch 7000 Series is a mere 1.2 inches thick and uses less power than just about any HDTV of its size ever made. To top it off, it offers some of the best picture quality of any LCD HDTV ever made; and it does all of that while being more affordable than its predecessors. It goes without saying that we were excited to get our hands on it, but you'll have to click through to find out how we felt after wards.

Gallery: Samsung UN46B7000 LED backlit LCD review

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]]> 7000 series7000SerieshdlcdLED backlitLED TVLedBacklitLedTvSamsungUN46B7000 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0400 21|19102879 <![CDATA[LG's THX-certified LH90 LCD HDTVs now shipping in US]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/lgs-thx-certified-lh90-lcd-hdtvs-now-shipping-in-us/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/lgs-thx-certified-lh90-lcd-hdtvs-now-shipping-in-us/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/22/lgs-thx-certified-lh90-lcd-hdtvs-now-shipping-in-us/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We've been following LG's 240Hz LH90 series of LED-backlit HDTVs since they were launched alongside oodles of internet-connected rivals at CES, and now -- at long last -- the 1080p trio is shipping to US soil. The sets, which are the first-ever to boast THX certification, also feature an ambient light sensor, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 240Hz dejudder technology and a super glossy bezel. If you're jonesing to get one in your abode, you can cruise over to your nearest electronics dealer and part ways with $3,199.95 (55-inch), $2,399.95 (47-inch), or $1,899.95 (42-inch).

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]]> 240hz42-inch47-inch55-inchdivxhdhdtvLCDlcd hdtvLcdHdtvledled tvLedTvLGlg lh90LgLh90LH90now shippingNowShippingshippingshipstelevisionTHXtrumotionTrumotion240hztvusb Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:19:00 -0400 21|19106641