ASUS Mini PC Nova Lite PX24 is World's smallest full HD PC at Computex

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Asus introduces at the Computex 2008 the ASUS Mini PC Nova Lite PX24.

The ASUS Mini PC Nova Lite PX24 is according to the company the world's smallest mini PC with HD graphics. The Nova Lite PX24 is equipped with a built-in independent graphics card with 1080i/1080p output and with built-in Hi-Fi speakers. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:42:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung HMX20 full HD Camcorder

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Samsung introduces new full HD Camcorder in Korea. The HMX20 line (VM-HMX20C, SC-HMX20C) features 10x zoom and a 6.4MP sensor. Samsung already announced the HMX20 (SC-HMX20C) in January in the U.S. and it actually should start shipping this month.

Samsung highlights that the HMX20 camcorders also make great still photos with features found in other high-end photo cameras. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 May 2008 04:32:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus M70 1TB Blu-ray full HD Notebook

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Asus announces the new power-house AV notebook M70 with 1TB HDD and Blu-ray drive. Hitachi GST already touted the Asus M70 as the word's first 1TB notebook back in January.

Features of the Asus M70 include 17 inch WUXGA screen (1920x1200px), Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 ~T7700/T8100/T8300/T9300 CPU options, ATI Mobile Radeon HD3650 with 1G VRAM or ATI Mobile Radeon HD3470 with 256MB VRAM graphics, up to 4GB RAM, up to 2x500GB HDD (1TB) and built-in 1.3M pixel swivel webcam. Read more

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony HDR-TG1 tiny full HD Camcorder revealed

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Sony introduces the world's smallest full HD camcorder dubbed Sony HDR-TG1.

Update:
Sony HDR-TG1 available to order

The tiny new Sony full HD camcorder weighs only ten ounces and measures just 1.3 inches wide by 4.7 inches tall by 2.5 inches deep.
The Sony HDR-TG1 records 1920 x 1080px HD video and 4MP digital photos directly to Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO Duo Mark2 media cards. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Apr 2008 03:24:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

NEC Announces 52-inch Full HD TV

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NEC announced a new 52-inch LCD HDTV today called the LCD5220. NEC uses a “U” shaped backlight for even lighting and heat distribution in the set. The 5220 is capable of full 1080p resolution.

The TV can also display 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i as well. The bezel of the TV is very thin and the set can be used in a TileMatrix video wall of up to 25 displays. The set is also sealed to keep out smoke, dust, and other contaminants. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:31:51 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sim2 Modular Full HD Projector

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The newest projector from Italian manufacturer SIM2 was announced today. The projector is called the Grand Cinema HT3000 HOST and uses a modular design. The projector portion is compact and the video processor is a separate unit.

The projector uses the latest DLP full HD 1080p chipset. The projector can be linked to the remote video input processor from up to 250 meters or 750 feet. The projector portion of the system only weighs 11kg and measures 435mm square. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:27:14 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sony HDR-SR12, HDR-SR11 and HDR-SR10 full HD HDD Camcorder

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Sony announces the HDR-SR12, HDR-SR11 and HDR-SR10 hard drive camcorders, along with the HDR-UX20 and HDR-UX10 DVD camcorders at the CES 2008.

All new Sony camcorder are based on AVCHD technology and feature full 1920 x 1080 high-definition recording. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Jan 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

VIZIO 52-inch GV52L Full HDTV Review

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When VIZIO became the biggest seller of HDTVs in the U.S. in Q3 of this year, I wondered how well their HDTVs performed. To answer this question today we are looking at the VIZIO GV52L 52-inch HDTV. This set has full 1080p resolution.

VIZIO included four HDMI ports that all support HDCP on the rear so you should be able to connect all your HDMI components without issue. Overall, the VIZIO HDTV performed well in testing. Read more

Posted on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:18:13 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Sharp LC-32P1-W, LC-26P1-W and LC-22P1-W Full HD LCD TVs

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Sharp announced the Sharp Aquos P-Series LCD HDTV series featuring full HD resolution down to a 22 inch size TV.

Full HD (1920x1080px) on a 22 inch panel is a new technical accomplishment by Sharp. The dot pitch on this TV is 102 ppi.
The contrast ratio of the new Sharp LC-32P1-W, LC-26P1-W and LC-22P1-W is 2000:1, 1500:1, and 1200:1 respectively. Read more

Posted on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung shows 10mm thin 40 inch Full HD LCD Display

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Who needs OLED TVs, if it is possible to make LCD displays as thin as 10mm?

Samsung will show a 40 inch full HD LCD Panel with a stunning 10mm thick canvas at the FPD International 2007.

This new display, expected to usher in the next wave of large-screen TVs, has the same profile as 10-20 inch LCDs designed for desktop monitors. It's bezel has been reduced from a conventional 30mm to 14.6mm. The panel, using an LED backlight, reproduces 92% of the NTSC standard for color saturation and features a low power consumption of 90 watts or less. Read more

Posted on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

IFA 2007: Samsung SP-A800B full HD Projector

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Samsung introduces the SP-A800B full HD projector at the IFA 2007.

The new Samsung SP-A800B features 2 HDMI ports, Component (2), S-Video, Composite, a PC input (D-SUB 15 PIN) and RS-232C interface.

The SP-A800B comes with Texas Instrument’s latest 1080p DLP chip. In addition the new projector supports 24p.
The contrast ratio of the SP-A800B is 10,000:1 and the brightness is 1000 ANSI lumen. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

IFA 2007: LG shows 60p full HD LCD TVs

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LG announces at the IFA 2007 the next generation full HD technology that works with 60 frames per second instead of the currently used 30 frames per second.

60p full HD TVs offer sharper, smoother, and more stable images.

“Many experts, including our own engineers, believed that 1080/60p content would provide far superior picture quality and would eventually become standard in many countries. However, due to numerous technological obstacles, no company had been able to demonstrate the technology. LG, together with NHK, invested more than a year in research, development and production, eventually proving that LG’s full HD TVs are already capable of displaying 60p full HD content,” said Havis Heewon Kwon, head of LCD TV Division, LG Electronics. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

HD ready 1080p is the new EICTA Logo for full HD TVs

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EICTA finally came up with a logo that identifies TVs with full HD resolution (1920x1080pixels). We all know the HD ready logo. The new one will be "HD ready 1080p" according to Heise (German).

The logo requires that the TV can take 1080p signals over its digital input. The logo does not regulate the 24p mode. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:59:23 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hitachi P50S601 50 inch Full HD 1080 Ultravision Plasma HDTV Review

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Today we are taking a look at a 50” Plasma HDTV from Hitachi. The P50S601 HDTV has lots of features that set it apart from some of the other HDTV sets on the market.

With great image quality, multiple HD and SD component inputs and a motorized swiveling stand the P50S601 HDTV from Hitachi is one of the best HDTV sets that I have tested. Read more

Posted on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:26:48 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Panasonic TH-50PZ70 and TH-42PZ70 Full HD TVs

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Besides the PZ750 full HD Plasma HDTV series, Panasonic also announced the TH-50PZ70 and TH-42PZ70 full HD sets.

The new 50 inch TH-50PZ70 and 42 inch TH-42PZ70 Plasma TVs feature a contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and a record breaking 100,000 hour life time. Before the limit was 60,000 hours. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Aug 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Panasonic 37 inch TH-37LZ75 full HD LCD HDTV

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Panasonic introduces a 37 inch full HD LCD TV in Japan. The company is mostly focused on Plasma TVs, but also has a couple of LCD based TVs in their product offering.

The Panasonic TH-37LZ75 features 7,000:1 contrast ratio and 120Hz technology.

The IPS alpha LCD panel provides for wide view angles and improved color reproduction. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Aug 2007 04:49:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Panasonic PZ750 Full HD Plasma HDTVs

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Panasonic announces a new line of full HD Plasma HDTVs dubbed PZ750.

The top of the line is the 65 inch TH-65PZ750SK TV, followed by the 58 inch TH-58PZ750SK, 50 inch TH-50PZ750SK and 42 inch TH-42PZ750SK.

Panasonic of course improved again the picture quality in the new PZ750 series, with better blacks and beige color reproduction. New is also the implementation of 6 speakers to create a full surround sound. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Aug 2007 04:33:49 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pioneer to launch full HD Plasma TVs in October

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Pioneer Corp. said on Thursday it will launch its first full high-definition plasma televisions in October, playing catch-up with larger rivals such as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. Read more

Posted on Thu, 2 Aug 2007 09:59:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Funai to offer 42 inch full HD TVs in U.S. this Holiday Season

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Japanese low priced electronics maker Funai will offer a 42 inch full HD LCD TV this holiday season.

This is actually a move to enter the upscale audiovisual equipment market. Funai experience more and more competition from other Asian electronics manufacturers in the low price electronics market.
In fiscal 2006, Funai sold about 1.5 million LCD TVs in North America. Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 05:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Samsung PAVV full HD 63'' Plasma TV and Gadget Model

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Samsung introduces new 1080p Plasma HDTV under their PAVV brand in Korea.

Samsung apparently has great taste in gadget models. Features of this model include long black hair, short yellow skirt, black overknees and a very well designed face.

Ah, yes the topic is actually the new Plasma TV from Samsung. The new 1080p Plasma TV comes in a nice 63 inch size.
The The top of the line SPD-63P71FHD achieves 15,000:1 contrast ratio in darkened rooms and features new processing for better color reproduction. It looks like that Samsung also integrated a Bluetooth interface to view photos from mobile phones on this new Plasma TV.
Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 Mar 2007 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC I'Art LT-46FN97 46'' LCD Full HD TV Review

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If you are ready to step into the work of full HDTV with a set that features 1080p screen resolution today’s review is just what you need. JVC has a great 46” LCD HDTV that has true HD 1080p resolution called the JVC I’Art LT-46FN97 46" LCD HDTV.

JVC also gave the a wealth of connectivity options and a very nice stand. The set has great image quality and performs well for watching movies and TV programming. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:47:09 CST | by Shane McGlaun