Showing posts with label TV's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TV's. Show all posts
Jan 28, 2012
Guys never have to give up watching your favorite sports or playing video games again if your girl wants to watch something else. Samsungs new 55" Super OLED TV has a feature called Dual View which allows two different things to be displayed at the same time in full HD using the full 55" for each. This works by using the 3D active glasses to display one of the two images on the screen. The glasses also have built in speakers by the ears so each person can hear the audio from whatever show they wish to watch. Check out the video below to better understand what i am describing.
Jan 25, 2012
At CES (Consumer Electronic Show) this year in Las Vegas, Samsung showed off there window touchscreen computer know as Samsung Smart Window. The Smart window is a window, but its a display. Its a giant transparent touchscreen window.
It only takes a few features to drive home how crazy this technology is. For instance, it comes with a blinds app. If you activate it, you can slowly open and close the digital blinds and affect the amount of actual light that comes in. It’s also a one-way mirror, meaning that you don’t have to be afraid of passersby seeing you or what’s on your screen; they’ll only see themselves. As if all that wasn’t enough, because the Samsung Smart Window doesn’t need backlight units (it uses natural light for that), it uses about 1/10th of the electricity that a standard LCD display its size would use. And in the dark, it has transparent backlight units you can use at the cost of a little more power, so you’re always covered. The window will be coming into production in the next few months according to Samsung Check out the video below.
It only takes a few features to drive home how crazy this technology is. For instance, it comes with a blinds app. If you activate it, you can slowly open and close the digital blinds and affect the amount of actual light that comes in. It’s also a one-way mirror, meaning that you don’t have to be afraid of passersby seeing you or what’s on your screen; they’ll only see themselves. As if all that wasn’t enough, because the Samsung Smart Window doesn’t need backlight units (it uses natural light for that), it uses about 1/10th of the electricity that a standard LCD display its size would use. And in the dark, it has transparent backlight units you can use at the cost of a little more power, so you’re always covered. The window will be coming into production in the next few months according to Samsung Check out the video below.
Jun 7, 2011
After wowing consumers during this year’s CES show in Las Vegas, Sharp has finally released their 70-inch LED HDTV behemoth onto the masses, in the form of the LC-70LE732U; an entry level set that is sure to give anyone looking for a new TV the itch to give it a go.
The set boasts full 1080p resolution on its LED backlit LED with a 120Hz refresh rate and a formidable dynamic contrast ratio of 6,000,000:1. Though 70-inch sounds like quite large, seeing it in person is a whole different story. Comparing it with a 55-inch set, it’s very apparent how large this TV truly is. The LC-70LE732U easily dwarfs the 55-incher with 62% more viewing space, giving consumers more than enough real estate to enjoy any blockbuster movie or the latest games. And truly, this set has the gamer in mind with its proprietary Vyper Drive technology that enhances games by reducing lag times. Essentially, the TV allows a gaming console to handle all of the video decoding, thus eliminating the need for the TV to do it again, and resulting in faster gameplay.
With many manufacturers now including WiFi technology in newer TVs, this set is no different. However, consumers will be glad to know that this unit doesn’t need any WiFi dongles to work, but rather the WiFi is built into the TV. Sharp has added over 200 widgets that can be accessed via WiFi, with such favorites as Twitter, Pandora, Netflix and Cinema Now being included. Another great use for WiFi was a customer support option that easily impressed. Sharp has added the AQUOS Advantage Live feature which is an online support system that lets consumers get immediate assistance with issues plaguing their TV. Technicians can essentially take control of the TV to make any necessary adjustments to get things rolling again. Of course this doesn’t mean if the TV short circuits, that can be fixed on the spot, but it’s a cool feature that will surely help owners to get help for easy-to-fix problems. Concerned with a fee for the service? Not to worry, the service is included for free for the lifetime of the TV.
The TV also includes 4HDMI ports, 1 PC input and 1 Optical Output, while also being IP-control ready and is DNLA enabled to allow for streaming wirelessly from a PC. 2 USB ports will also be found which support DIVX HD, standard video and photo viewing.
Sharp uses its Quattron technology for this set, which adds a yellow sub-pixel to the usual RGB (red/green/blue) scheme. Yellow is used as a color agent to mix with magenta and cyan and reproduces a wider range of colors. While watching Iron Man 2 on Blu-ray, you could also see how well yellows and golds stood out; gold specifically having a nice looking shine to it.
Picture quality in general was pretty decent considering it’s not a high-end TV and is a 70-inch LED. For a TV of this size, I’d recommend sitting back at least 20 feet, though more would be best. Sitting too close makes things like minor artifacts and noise appear worse. Contrast was good, giving ample black reproduction even in night scenes, though the picture seemed a bit washed out overall, even with high picture settings. Though most consumers will be content with how the LC-70LE732U performs, it still doesn’t compare to other LED TVs such as Samsung’s line which offers much greater detail.
As for the TV’s remote, it also has programmable controls for a DVD player, satellite and audio device. There are also three color-coded buttons near the bottom that allow users to select their three favorite apps/widgets to activate on the fly. However, the remote is not backlit, save for the device buttons near the top which is a bummer since a TV of this size would be enjoyed best with the lights turned off.
Not surprisingly, the TV can be mounted and only weighs about 121.3 pounds with the base and 114.6 pounds without it. Due to the sheer size of the set however, we’d recommend using a mount that has dual arms to support it properly.
Overall, the LC-70LE732U is a formidable, entry-level TV and should be enticing to consumers with its $3299 price tag – a bargain for something that large. To get the best performance out of a set like this, we’d also recommend hiring a technician to perform a proper calibration which will not only add more lifespan to the TV but increase the picture quality, regardless of the type of lighting in a room. Retail stores such as Best Buy offer such a service for around $199 from an ISF certified tech.
While there are better looking HDTVs on the market, it will be tough to find something of this size for the price, making it a very tempting option.
Sharp tells us a higher-end model is in the works with a 3D version being a possibility sometime down the line.
The set boasts full 1080p resolution on its LED backlit LED with a 120Hz refresh rate and a formidable dynamic contrast ratio of 6,000,000:1. Though 70-inch sounds like quite large, seeing it in person is a whole different story. Comparing it with a 55-inch set, it’s very apparent how large this TV truly is. The LC-70LE732U easily dwarfs the 55-incher with 62% more viewing space, giving consumers more than enough real estate to enjoy any blockbuster movie or the latest games. And truly, this set has the gamer in mind with its proprietary Vyper Drive technology that enhances games by reducing lag times. Essentially, the TV allows a gaming console to handle all of the video decoding, thus eliminating the need for the TV to do it again, and resulting in faster gameplay.
With many manufacturers now including WiFi technology in newer TVs, this set is no different. However, consumers will be glad to know that this unit doesn’t need any WiFi dongles to work, but rather the WiFi is built into the TV. Sharp has added over 200 widgets that can be accessed via WiFi, with such favorites as Twitter, Pandora, Netflix and Cinema Now being included. Another great use for WiFi was a customer support option that easily impressed. Sharp has added the AQUOS Advantage Live feature which is an online support system that lets consumers get immediate assistance with issues plaguing their TV. Technicians can essentially take control of the TV to make any necessary adjustments to get things rolling again. Of course this doesn’t mean if the TV short circuits, that can be fixed on the spot, but it’s a cool feature that will surely help owners to get help for easy-to-fix problems. Concerned with a fee for the service? Not to worry, the service is included for free for the lifetime of the TV.
The TV also includes 4HDMI ports, 1 PC input and 1 Optical Output, while also being IP-control ready and is DNLA enabled to allow for streaming wirelessly from a PC. 2 USB ports will also be found which support DIVX HD, standard video and photo viewing.
Sharp uses its Quattron technology for this set, which adds a yellow sub-pixel to the usual RGB (red/green/blue) scheme. Yellow is used as a color agent to mix with magenta and cyan and reproduces a wider range of colors. While watching Iron Man 2 on Blu-ray, you could also see how well yellows and golds stood out; gold specifically having a nice looking shine to it.
Picture quality in general was pretty decent considering it’s not a high-end TV and is a 70-inch LED. For a TV of this size, I’d recommend sitting back at least 20 feet, though more would be best. Sitting too close makes things like minor artifacts and noise appear worse. Contrast was good, giving ample black reproduction even in night scenes, though the picture seemed a bit washed out overall, even with high picture settings. Though most consumers will be content with how the LC-70LE732U performs, it still doesn’t compare to other LED TVs such as Samsung’s line which offers much greater detail.
As for the TV’s remote, it also has programmable controls for a DVD player, satellite and audio device. There are also three color-coded buttons near the bottom that allow users to select their three favorite apps/widgets to activate on the fly. However, the remote is not backlit, save for the device buttons near the top which is a bummer since a TV of this size would be enjoyed best with the lights turned off.
Not surprisingly, the TV can be mounted and only weighs about 121.3 pounds with the base and 114.6 pounds without it. Due to the sheer size of the set however, we’d recommend using a mount that has dual arms to support it properly.
Overall, the LC-70LE732U is a formidable, entry-level TV and should be enticing to consumers with its $3299 price tag – a bargain for something that large. To get the best performance out of a set like this, we’d also recommend hiring a technician to perform a proper calibration which will not only add more lifespan to the TV but increase the picture quality, regardless of the type of lighting in a room. Retail stores such as Best Buy offer such a service for around $199 from an ISF certified tech.
While there are better looking HDTVs on the market, it will be tough to find something of this size for the price, making it a very tempting option.
Sharp tells us a higher-end model is in the works with a 3D version being a possibility sometime down the line.
Apr 26, 2011
The day has finally come and technology has once again taken a massive leap forward with the creation of 2D glasses. Yep, that’s right, 2D not 3D. Some people get headaches when watching 3D movies and others just flat out hate 3D. The simple solution would be to just not buy the more expensive 3D ticket and 2D glasses, but there are some people who get dragged to 3D movies by their friends or whoever, and I can somewhat understand how these glasses could be helpful for those that get headaches from 3D.
2D glasses allow any RealD 3D movie to be viewed as if it is a normal two-dimensional movie and can be purchased for $7.99 plus $2.00 shipping here. Here’s how they work:
When you watch a 3D movie, there are actually two images being projected onto the screen. That’s why the screen is blurry when you look at it without glasses. In 3D glasses one of the lenses blocks one image and the other lens blocks the other image.
Thus, when you watch a 3D movie each of your eyes is seeing a slightly different image. Your brain combines those images together, creating the illusion of a 3D image.
2D Glasses block the same image with both lenses, so each eye gets the same picture resulting in a 2D image and an elimination of eyeball strain.
Mar 23, 2011
Samsung have just released their new line of LED 3D TV's and are now available to purchase at your local Best Buy or other electronic store. The newly revamped 6000, 7000, and 8000 series have such a thin bezel that it seems the screen comes all the way to the edge of the TV. I took some pictures at my local Best Buy to show you how small the edge is, the 6000 and 7000 have clear glass around the outer edge but the 8000 does not have anything but the thin piece of metal. Take a look, the first four pictures are of the 7000 series and the last one with the guy on the screen is the 8000 series.
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