LG to unveil complete range of superior 3D AV devices at CES 2011

LG just unveiled today a few of the product that will appear at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. While we welcome this early announcement, there is nothing really breathtaking here, most of these product have been already introduced at IFA 2010 and are now scheduled to be sold in the USA within 2011. However, rest assured, LG is keeping its best goodies secret to blow our mind this January so stay tuned!

HX996TS Specifications:
• 7.2ch 1280W total output power with 3D sound
• LG Sound Gallery with parabolic speaker
• USB recording (MP3 file creation from music CD)
• 2 HDMI In (HDMI 1.4), ARC (Audio Return Channel)
• Firmware upgrade for advanced function and services
• External HDD playback (DivX HD, MKV)
• Music ID capture and streaming (Gracenote)
• iPod / iPhone cradle
• Wi-Fi direct, Ethernet, DLNA compliant
• Smart TV Technology: Premium Content and LG App. Store
• Mobile Remote App.
HB906SB Specifications:
• 5.1ch 1100W total output power
• LG Sound Gallery with parabolic speaker
• USB recording (MP3 file creation from music CD)
• 2 HDMI In (HDMI 1.4), ARC (Audio Return Channel)
• Firmware upgrade for advanced function and services
• External HDD playback (DivX HD, MKV)
• Music ID capture and streaming (Gracenote)
• iPod / iPhone cradle
• Wi-Fi direct, Ethernet, DLNA compliant
• Smart TV Technology: Premium Content and LG App. Store
• Mobile Remote App.
BD690 Specifications:
• Smart TV Technology: Premium Content and LG App. Store
• Store Digital Media in Built-in HDD (250GB)
- Audio CD Archiving
- Photo Download
- User Made Contents Copy to HDD
• Blu-ray 3D Playback
• Built-in Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) / Wi-Fi Direct
• Stored Contents Sharing
- Bi-Directional Content Sharing (DLNA Server and Client)
• Mobile Remote App.

via ;en.akihabaranews.com

Toshiba's Regza GL1 3DTVs going on sale in Japan tomorrow, no glasses required

The panacea of glasses-free 3D displays (or content) might not yet be upon us, but Toshiba's doing its best by putting the two models in its Regza GL1 family up for sale in Japan. Tomorrow marks the debut of the smaller 12GL1, spanning a 12-inch diagonal and offering the unconventional resolution of 466 x 350. That's expected to be priced at ¥120,000 ($1,431), exactly half of the ¥240,000 ($2,863) asking price of the 20GL1, which will follow it swiftly with retail availability on December 25th. The latter display has the decency to come equipped with a more civilized 720p resolution and 550:1 contrast ratio, although, as you can see above, neither panel can be accused of being unnecessarily thin or space-efficient. Still, this parallax barrier stuff is the best we've got for the moment -- and as usual the best we've got resides in Japan only.

Update: The Wall Street Journal reports that Toshiba is planning larger members of this glasses-free 3D family with a panel of over 40 inches in the cards for the company's next fiscal year, which begins in April 2011. More to come at CES in January.

PicoPix PPX-1020: Philips Pico Projector – 20 ANSI Lumens Brightness, 20000 Hours RGB LED Lamp Life

Philips’ PicoPix PPX-1020 is basically a lightweight USB powered LCoS pico projector that offers a 20 ANSI Lumens brightness, 800×600 native resolution, 500:1 contrast ratio, 20000 hours of RGB LED lamp life and 500:1 contrast ratio.

You could connect Philips pico projector PicoPix PPX1020 to your PC via a USB port and capable to produce throw out image from 13.2 to 205.7cm (80-inches) big at a distance up to 3 meters. Philips pico projector PicoPix PPX1020 has a dimension of 88x88x25mm, weighing 160 grams.

Philips PicoPix PPX-1020 is now available for online purchase via Amazon UK.

Price: GBP194.99 [ Approximately USD302.- ]

via : www.p4c.philips.com

Panasonic's new LCD TVs record video to SDXC

Panasonic's plasma sets get most of the attention, and perhaps rightfully so, but it's actually the company's new LCD lineup for Japan that can help you make use of your woefully neglected SDXC cards. In addition to compiling terrestrial HDTV footage on a standard external hard drive, the Panasonic Viera G3 and X3 can record to a new SD card slot as well, archiving up to five hours of 1080p footage on a 'standard' 64GB SDXC card. We put 'standard' in quotes because while that's presently the typical capacity for that particular designation of flash, it'll still cost you upwards of $200 to get in on the ground floor, and that's a pittance compared to what Panasonic's charging for its own. Who said magnetic storage was dead? If Tokyo's where you hang your hat, expect both the G3 and X3 series to hit stores near you in February of next year.
via :Akihabara News.com

LG preps 72-inch and mobile ATSC TVs with 3D for CES

LG tonight gave another preview of its CES 2011 mix by showing what it said would be the largest 3D-capable TV yet as well as a portable 3D TV for the new mobile ATSC format. At 72 inches, the LZ9700 is much larger than the previous best 60-inch 3D sets and should provide a more immersive effect. Most details aren't known, but it will have a full 480Hz refresh rate, LED backlighting and LG's usual Internet video and TV app store support.

The mobile TV is a prototype and will support mobile ATSC broadcasts with glasses-free 3D, even at speeds of up to 200km/h (124mph). The chip at the heart of the TV will also find its way elsewhere and will carry a data channel that can be used in smartphones or other devices with two-way control. A demo phone at CES will have a sample feed from local TV station KLAS that will give it coupons from Toyota.

More details will be available for the LZ9700's launch at CES, but the mobile TV technology isn't likely to be made into a shipping product as-is.


Read more:electronista.com

Pioneer Elite BDP-41FD , Elite BDP-43FD and BDP-430 Blu-ray 3D Players

 Pioneer BDP-430

Pioneer launches three new 3D Blu-ray players, including the BDP-430 and two Elite models DP-41FD and BDP-43FD. All of them are made to recreate a “state-of-the-art theatrical experience in the comfort of users’ own homes”. They supports media streaming from online services and are WiFi-ready.

The Elite BDP-41FD , Elite BDP-43FD and BDP-430 feature Pioneer’s PureCinema technology, support for 3D Blu-ray playback via HDMI 1.4a, 36-Bit Deep Color, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD digital audio codec, and the Precision Quartz Lock System (PQLS) for jitter-free reproduction of Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD content.

Pioneer Elite BDP-41FD

Pioneer’s new Blu-ray players include Ethernet connection and is WiFi-capable through the AS-WL200 wireless adapter, allowing users to access content from streaming services such as YouTube, Netflix and Pandora. For convenient integration of personal devices with a home theater system, Pioneer’s free iControlAV App turns iPhone and iPod touch devices into a fully functioning remote control for the new Blu-ray 3D players.

Pioneer Elite BDP-43FD

The BDP-430 will be available for $299. The Elite BDP-41FD adds an RS-232 port for custom installation access and control and is priced at $399. The $499 Elite BDP-43FD gets an armored chassis and high grade parts.

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Aiptek PocketCinema T20 USB Pico Projector

Aiptek offers the PocketCinema T20 pico projector. The palm-sized device measures 3.4″ x 2.5″ x 0.9″ (L x W x H) and weighs just 4.1oz. It utilizes LCoS display engine and white LED light to offer 640×480 VGA resolution and 10 lumens brightness. It can projector images from 6-inch to 42-inch.

The T20 is a USB projector that connects to source and power using the same USB cable, making it ideal for mobile presentation. You can find the PocketCinema T20 at Amazon for $162.49.

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Bang & Olufsen’s BeoVision 10 LCD TV family gets 32-inch version

The Bang & Olufsen’s BeoVision 10 LCD TV series gets a new sibling in 32-inch version – the BeoVision 10-32. It is based on the same chassis as the 40” and the 46” versions, but with a smaller scale.

The BeoVision 10-32 has high-gloss polished aluminium frame and includes a removable front fabric in a range of colours, while the rear part is available in either black or white. It has Full HD with an edge-type LED backlight panel with brightness of 450 cd/m2, contrast ratio of 5000:1(typ) and 6 msec. response time (grey to grey). It also includes a active, two-way loudspeaker system and allows to connect two extra loudspeakers and a subwoofer.

BeoVision 10-32 offer a wide range of placement options, including motorized stands for floor and table placement, two different brackets for placement close to the wall, and one wall bracket that allows for manual turn and tilt functionality. Connectivity include 3 x HDMI, VGA, SPDIF, Y-Pb-Pr, Master Link and DVB-HD module.

BeoVision 10 – 32 will be available this November starts at $4,707.00

Toshiba uveils Glasses-less 3D REGZA GL1 LCD TV

Today at Japan’s electronics expo CEATEC 2010, Toshiba unveiled the world’s first LCD TVs that don’t require dedicated glasses. The new “Glasses-less 3D REGZA GL1″ series will be available in Japan from the end of December and is offered for now in two models 12- inch and 20-inch.To achieve a 3D image without need of glasses, whatever the position and angle to the screen of the viewer, the new Regza GL1 family utilize a special perpendicular lenticular sheet (an array of lenses) and Toshiba’s image processing technology to create nine parallax images from the original content and create to 3D

The first two models from the series are 20-inch 20GL1 and 12-inch 12GL1. Both displays have a LED backlit LCD Panel with 1,280 x 720 resolution-550:1 JEITA contrast ratio for 20GL1 and 466 x 350 with contrast: 500:1 for 12GL1, and for better viewing experience Toshiba suggests viewing distance of 90cm away from the 20-inch display and 65cm from the 12 panel.

JVC Reference Series DLA-RS60, DLA-RS50 and DLA-RS40 D-ILA Projectors

JVC is launching its Reference Series DLA-RS60, DLA-RS50 and DLA-RS40 3D-enabled D-ILA home theater projectors. These three D-ILA projectors are basically same as the Procision Series DLA-X9, DLA-X7 and DLA-X3, but marketed by different company of JVC Group.

The DLA-RS60 are DLA-RS50 are both THX 3D Certified and offers THX 3D Cinema Mode which is designed to deliver highly accurate color in 3D, while minimizing sources of cross-talk and flicker. They both feature 0.7-inch 1920×1080 D-ILA devices, D-ILA High Dynamic Range optical engine, 120Hz Clear Motion Drive technology and 1,300 ANSI lumens brightness. The RS60 has 100,000:1 contrast while the RS50 has 70,000:1. DLA-RS60 and DLA-RS50 are priced at $11,995 and $7,995 respectively.

JVC also offers the DLA-RS40 3D-enabled projectoe with 50,000:1 contrast. It costs $4995.

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Planar SA2311W 3D Vision LCD Monitor

Planar Systems launches its SA2311W, a NVIDIA 3D Vision-ready LCD desktop monitor. The 23-inch display features Full HD 1920×1080, and 120Hz refresh rate, 2ms response time for crisp, clear images and blur—free video. The monitor offers D-sub, DVI dual link and HDMI inputs, and supports NVIDIA’s 3D Vision system. A height-adjustable stand is included.

Planar System also brings the ProGlow Keyboard, world’s first keyboard designed for professional users of 3D monitors. The 105-key QWERTY keyboard has seven adjustable light levels (plus off), which allow you to see your keyboard through active LCD shutter glasses.

The Planar SA2311W 3D display is available along for $449, or you can get the SA2311W + NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit Bundle for $640, or SA2311W + NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit + ProGlow Keyboard Bundle for $820.

Fox Blocks Google TV

 Following in the footsteps of NBC, CBS and ABC. Fox Broadcasting today started to block Google TV from accessing its content.

Sources say the main reason for the block by Fox executives is that they thought Google’s “footprint was too small,”. Basically meaning that Google didn’t have enough Google TV customers for the network to make it worth while.

The decision by the broadcasting networks to block Google Tv and other TV services such as Boxee hasn’t gone to well with many tech sites and blogs on the Internet.

Lauren Weinstein blogger and tech activist had this to say about the move: ”Imagine the protests that would ensue if Internet services arbitrarily blocked video only to Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers, or if Hulu and the other networks decided they’d refuse to stream video to HP and Dell computers.”

What are your thoughts on the blocks of both Google TV and Boxee?

Via CNET

Optoma PlayTime PT100 LED Gaming Projector

Optoma releases the PlayTime PT100 LED gaming projector designed to deliver a big image at a low price. The PT100 offers simple operation and enough power to deliver images up to 100-inch in size, while it is priced at $199.

The PlayTime PT100 features 854×480 native resolution, LED light source with over 20,000 hours of lifetime, 50 ANSI lumens brightness, 800:1 contrast ratio and built-in 1.5 watt speaker. The PT100 provides VGA and composite video inputs and works with most video game consoles including Wii and PS3, DVD player and settop boxes.

Acer C20 PICO projector: 66-inch screen from your pocket

Acer has launched a new LED PICO projector, the Acer C20, that is about the same size as a mobile phone, but creates an image 66 inches big.

The new Acer C20, will be available in three cool colours - Candy Pink, Metallic Blue and Silver - and can, says Acer, easily connect to your laptop, mobile phone or camcorder via the built-in USB and HDMI.

Coming with an internal speaker, it sports 2000:1 contrast ratio, WVGA resolution and native 16:9 format resolution as well as offering an integrated SDHC card and microSD card reader.

Those without a memory card will be able to plug in a USB drive and see pictures and presentations from that at a click of a button.

Roundtable Concepts K1 and K2 KISS LED HDTVs

Roundtable Concepts launches two newly designed KISS LED HDTVs, branded with KISS for the big fans of the popular rock band. KISS LED HDTVs come in two versions, K1 and K2, that will be available in 32-inch, 42-inch and 46-inch screen sizes. The K1 has a traditional chassis and a KISS logo that appears on the TV screen at start up. while the K2 will include the KISS logo at the bottom of the chassis and will feature a close-up image of the members of KISS at start up.

These KISS LED HDTVs feature Full HD resolution, LED-backlit, 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast raio, 450cd/m2 brightness and built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC HDTV tuner. They all have five HDMI inputs. The price starts at $718.88 for 32-inch model.

3M PocketProjector MP160 and MP180 Pico Projectors

3M PocketProjector MP160

3M brings two new pico projectors for business users, the PocketProjector MP160 and the PocketProjector MP180. Both palm-sized projectors offer SVGA resolution and 30 lumens brightness with LED. They have integrated integrated speakers and audio out.

ViewSonic CD5233 and CD4233 Slim Bezel Commercial Displays

 

ViewSonic CD5233

ViewSonic introduces two new commerical displays with slim bezel, the 52-inch CD5233 and the 42-inch CD4233. They have 19.5mm and 16.3mm ultra slim bezels, respectively, for delivering a more impactful image, making them ideal for public information displays. They can be placed into multiple configurations, including up to a 5×5 video wall arrangement.

LG 37LE5300 LED HDTV: Get It Here For Only USD699.99

An affordable type of LED HDTV released by LG is the LG 37LE5300 that comes with 37-inch screen size, 3 Millions to 1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2ms response time, up to 1920×1080 pixel Full HD resolution, TruMotion 120Hz sports, 178 degrees horizontal/vertical viewing angle, ±20 degrees swivel stand, built-in TV tuner for ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM.

Other features on LG 37LE5300 LED HDTV are 2x10W audio output, 2-way, 4 speakers system, supports Dolby Digital decoder and has Infinite Sound Surround system. For connectivity ports, you will get 4xHDMI v1.3, 1x component, 1x composite A/V, 1xRF, 1xPC input, 1x PC audio input, 1x digital audio output, 1xUSB, 1x headphone out and 1x RS-232c input.

Sceptre Galaxy Series E420BV-F120 1080p Full LED HDTV

Sceptre launches the new Galaxy Series E420BV-F120 42-inch Full HD 1080p LED-backlit LCD HDTV. The new LED HDTV features 120Hz refresh ratem 4,000:1 typical contrast ratio, 6.5ms response time, 450cd/m2 brightness, 178/178-degree viewing angle and built-in ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM tuner.

The E420BV-F120 includes auto dynamic contrast enhancement, 3D Comb Filter, Noise reduction, MPEG noise reduction features. It offers five HDMI ports and a USB port for photo viewing ang audio playback. The Sceptre E420BV-F120 costs $999.

Philips Introduces The Econova Green TV With Solar-powered Remote

Philips has introduced its Econova LED TV, a TV that has been awarded the European Green EV 2010-2011 by the European Imaging & Sound Association, designed to address concerns about the environment without compromising on performance. The 42-inch LED TV consumes just 40W of power in eco-mode and offers some other eco-friendly credentials such as a solar-powered remote control, e-manual and the use of recycled aluminum panel. The use of the latest LED technology also reduces energy consumption by up to 60 percent, while still delivering best-in-class picture quality. A Zero Power Switch is also included to reduce power consumption to 0W when the TV is turned off.

LG 74LG90 LED TV with 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio

It’s another LED TV produce by LG, named LG 74LG90 LED TV. It has an 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio along with 47-inch 1,920 x 1,080 panel. It features 120Hz processing, 3 HDMI 1.3 ports, S-Video in and a D-Sub connector. 74LG90 can be a media player cause it has USB port for JPEG and MP3 playback. For its features you have to pay $3,599 only.