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New affordable Vizio HDTV models

Jun 27th, 2008 by Jeff Chabot

now distributes 3 new HDTV models, all under their recently announced XVT brand. Two of the new models are LCD, and one plasma. The LCD models are the SV420XVT (42″) and SV47XVT (47″) LCD HDTVs, both at 1080p. The VP505XVT (50″) Plasma HDTV is also 1080p with a 30,000:1 contrast ratio. Full Story »

Pioneer’s new KURO HDTVs announced

May 7th, 2008 by Mike Allen

Pioneer introduced today its new line of HDTVs for 2008. The high-definition television manufacturer boasts the brand’s striving for “absolute black” which allows for images that have finer detail, more contrast and deeper colors. The company says this year’s televisions have black levels five times greater than its 2007 models. Full Story »

NEC announces 52-inch pro-grade LCD

Feb 27th, 2008 by Mike Allen

nec logoToday NEC Display Solutions announced an ultra-thin bezel, 52″ LCD professional-grade panel. The LCD5220 MultiSync is designed for a variety of digital signage applications, so you may see this panel showing up in your local classrooms, offices or Old Navy.

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Pioneer to cease small plasma production

Feb 25th, 2008 by Mike Allen

Pioneer_PRO950HD_42Reuters reported Pioneer plans to stop making their smaller 42-inch plasma panels. Instead they will hand off smaller display production to Matsushita Electric or Hitachi, and focus on 50-inch and larger panels.

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super_vision_ultra_hdtvEngadget reports, 1080p and QuadHD / 4K can take a step back. The Japanese government has announced plans to bring Super Hi-Vision (also known as Ultra High Definition) to life as a broadcast standard by 2015.

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Samsung reveals new LCD TVs for 2008

Jan 18th, 2008 by Mike Allen

samsung logoSamsung is introducing HDTV’s to suit all pockets in 2008, with the launch of its series 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 LCD sets. The 4 series comes in a range of sizes from 19in to 40in, and is an entry-level TV with 3 HDMI inputs…

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samsung lnt4661f 46All those consumers who bought an HDTV for the holidays may wish they had waited awhile. According to a forecast by Menlo Park, Calif.’s Pacific Media Associates, flat-panel HDTV prices will drop another 15.6% this year, while the market for the TVs worldwide will grow 41%, to 113 million units.