It’s ironic that people are willing to spend so much money on high-end LCD and plasma TVs but then blanch at buying power regulating equipment that could save their screen in the event of a lightning storm or power surge. APC AV are certainly taking the “but it looks ugly” argument out of the equation with their C2 Power Filter; while it might resemble little more than a black shoe-box, the fact that it’s merely two-inches deep means it can be sited behind a wall-mounted display.
It’s turning into a day of TVs at CES, but then I suppose for many people Sunday is the ideal time to slump in front of the box. LG seem to be suggesting that you shouldn’t even leave the bed: their rather attractive LG40 “Bedroom TV” is 32-inches of HDTV goodness, with a side-loading DVD player and 12,000:1 contrast ratio.
Is a TV too thin when you can cut yourself on it? We’re not quite at that stage yet, but Pioneer are getting there with their Project KURO plasma TV: at just 9mm deep it’s the thinnest yet. They’ve also managed to achieve ‘extreme contrast’ – i.e. black sections of the screen emit no light whatsoever – and all in something a whopping 50-inches across.
If you’re in the market for a new high-def TV then don’t be surprised if you’re magnetically drawn to CES over the next week or so – the place is simply heaving with high-definition sets. Vizio is responsible for a lot of them, too; the company has launched seven new plasma TVs to join their flagship 50-inch VP504F complete with Silicon Optix HQV processing, including the 60-inch VP605F. Both are 1080p capable.
So, what do you need to have the ultimate tailgating party? First you need a tailgate, well, I am pretty sure this Ford F-150 has that, so check.
With LG’s 71-inch regular plasma going for around 28 grand, you can only imagine what a 24 Carat Gold version would go for. The best/worst part, that’s not the only thing LG has gone and coated in pure gold.
I guess this mammoth monitor is merely part of a set of subs, speakers, and DVD players that are all coated in gold. That single fact makes me wonder whether the chick standing next to it all is just a model or if she’s packing heat since a single item could probably net you a new car.
HP is now shipping its new lineup of flat panel TVs, including HP’s first 1080p LCD HDTVs.
HP High-Definition LCD TV
Launched at CES, these new models feature HP Visual Fidelity technology, which enhances image quality and detail precision. Using motion-adaptive noise reduction, photorealistic sharpness enhancement and 3D color enrichment, the TVs achieve exceptional image accuracy and vivid colors for the ultimate HD viewing experience.
If you’re thinking about buying a new plasma TV, you might want to wait just a little while. Pioneer has announced their new 8G plasma TVs, and they look like they’ll be worth the wait.
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I’m sure that none of you would find the prospect of winning a 50-inch Plasma TV from HP very alluring. But if you find that your old TV could be replaced, I’ll let you know how you can win one.
Microtek, a company that specializes in video products for consumers, has just announced two new lines of Plasmas, which include 4 different models in total. The Cineon line of Plasma TVs have a “piano-black” frame that is covered with gloss. There is a 42″ and 50″ version. The smaller version has one large base, while the 50″ version has two legs.
The other line of Plasmas, simply called Mictrotek, cost $1,000 and $2,000 less, respectively. It comes in a silver-coloured finish, and the sizes are also 42″ and 50″. The two lines of Plasmas from the company can be compared to as the Macbook and the Macbook Pro line from Apple. The Cineon line seems to be for more professional users, while the Microtek line is for home users.
SlashGear will be trying out the TV sets at CES, so we will tell you what we think. Microtek’s website has some more info.
Cineon Product Page [Via: Microtek]
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