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Panasonic and NHK demo 145-inch 8K plasma TV

, Apr 27th 2012 Discuss [2]

The movie and camera industry may be moving up from 1080p/2K to 4K, but Panasonic and NHK are looking even further ahead. Today the team unveiled a 145-inch screen with an 8K resolution. The plasma TV doesn’t require a backlight, helping the duo reach the massive size. Read The Full Story

Samsung 2012 HDTV pricing leaks

, Feb 17th 2012 Discuss [2]

Samsung didn't hold back with new HDTVs at CES last month, and now pricing details for the bulk of the range - though not the coveted 55-inch OLED set - have emerged. The company is pushing voice and gesture control across a number of its smart TVs, and there are some premium prices to match as HDGuru's sources have illustrated. Figure on paying from $2,699 for the 46-inch 8000 Series with the interactive remote, 0.2-inch thick bezel and 3D support. Read The Full Story

B&O BeoVision 12-65 plasma TV and BeoLab 12 speakers debut

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Bang & Olufsen has launched a new 65-inch plasma TV, the B&O BeoVision 12-65, along with a set of minimalist wall-mounted speakers, the B&O BeoLab 12. The BeoVision 12-65 uses an ultra slim NeoPDP panel and some clever optical trickery consisting of flexed metal strips to make the set look even narrower; it runs at Full HD, and has an integrated center-channel speaker for use with surround sound setups. Read The Full Story

Panasonic unveils new reference series BT300 2D and 3D screens

, Nov 4th 2011 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has unveiled a new line of professional series reference monitors that come in two sizes and support both 3D and 2D content. Both of the screens are large and use plasma technology. TH-42BT300U and TH-50BT300U are 42-inches and 50-inches respectively and are aimed at use in post-production environments. They are made to have high color accuracy and 3D rendering capability. Read The Full Story

Panasonic predicts $5.4bn losses, axes plasma plans

, Oct 31st 2011 Discuss [2]

Panasonic has seen demand for its TVs and smartphones ditch, leading to a 6-percent drop in consolidated sales year-on-year and a 141.9 billion yen ($1.82bn) loss over the last three months. Strong Blu-ray player sales could not offset a slump in interest around Panasonic flat-panel TVs and Sanyo digital cameras and other consumer electronics, according to the company's latest financial results, with full year losses expected to be in the region of $5.4bn. To save money, Panasonic will severely curtail its own flat-panel display production, shuttering some lines and stepping down others, and instead source panels from third-party suppliers. Read The Full Story

Samsung Reported as Top TV Brand in North America 1st Half of 2011

, Sep 9th 2011 Discuss [1]

When you're the king of anything, it's important that other people understand and know that you're the king. When you're Samsung, and you're the king of television sales in North America over the first half of 2011, the people that are going to know about it, especially when it comes to investigating the legitimacy of such a claim, are DisplaySearch, Quixel Research, and iSuppli. Together they've produced findings today that tell a story that can only be construed one way: if you're an avid consumer, Samsung is more than likely sitting in your living room displaying all of your HDMI-converted content through a gigantic screen TV right this minute. Read The Full Story

Panasonic 2011 VIERA Plasma HDTVs detailed

, Mar 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

First came the 2011 Panasonic VIERA LCD/LED range; now it's the turn of Panasonic's 2011 Plasma range to get official. The company has detailed its nineteen new models for this year, spanning from 41.6-inches up to 64.7-inches and priced from $599.95 to $4,299.95. Read The Full Story

Why I don’t want my 50-inch plasma anymore

, Sep 11th 2010 Discuss [20]

I love my 50-inch Panasonic plasma. It’s my high-quality companion when I watch a movie, flip on a baseball game, or play some video games. And along the way, it delivers the kind of visual fidelity that makes most people respond with a, “wow, this has a really great picture.”

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Panasonic VIERA GT25 plasma 3D HDTVs start at 42-inches

, Aug 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

Panasonic has updated its VIERA Full HD 3D plasma displays, and there are some smaller sets in the line-up if your room (or budget) isn't as big as your ambitions.  The new Panasonic GT25 Series kicks off from 42-inches, with a 50-inch model also better suited to smaller rooms filled with people who still want 3D images. Read The Full Story

Samsung 2010 HDTV, Blu-ray and 3D home theater systems unveiled

, Aug 11th 2010 Discuss [0]

We’re at Samsung‘s home entertainment event in NYC this morning, and the company has taken the wraps off of their latest LCD and plasma HDTVs, Blu-ray players – including the world’s first portable model with 3D support – and a trio of surround-sound home theater systems.  3D is definitely Samsung’s watchword today, with the new 65-inch UN65C8000 ultra-slim LED HDTV ($5,999.99), 50- and 58-inch PN58C680 ($2,299.99) and PN50C680 ($1,599.99) plasma HDTVs and 50-inch PN50C490 ($1,099.99) plasma all 3D-capable and supporting 1080p HD.

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LG HDTV roadmap leaks: 3D LX9500 from mid-May

, Feb 24th 2010 Discuss [0]

A leaked spreadsheet has tipped LG's upcoming HDTV range, together with various different A/V components.  According to the document - which now looks to have been closed down - the LG LCD and plasma HDTVs the company announced back at CES 2010 will begin to arrive in March and April this year; of most interest, perhaps, is that the company's 3D LX9500 HDTV will ship in the second week of May. Read The Full Story

LG unveils new Skinny Frame plasma HDTVs 25mm thick

, Feb 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

LG is certainly huge in the TV market with lots of sets that it sells around the world. Today most TV makers are moving towards thinner designs with less bezel thickness. This makes the sets look better when hung on the wall or sitting on the entertainment center. The new range of LG sets is very thin at only 25mm thick. Read The Full Story