CES 2010 is over but one announcement saved until after may be the biggest yet in display development. Silicon Valley company Prysm revealed a new HDTV technology that uses 75% less energy than established LCD, plasma, DLP and OLED technologies. The company developed what is called a Laser Phosphor Display, or LPD, which it claims can be constructed of non-toxic materials. Full Story
Editors at CNET named the Panasonic VIERA 3D plasma HDTV the “Best of Show” and “Best in Television” at the Consumer Electronics Show this past weekend. The 3D VIERA HDTVs will be available in 50″, 54″, 58″, and 65″ sizes, all four models falling under the TC-VT25 label expected to ship this Spring. Full Story
VIZIO will show off their new XVT Pro series of LCD HDTVs at CES 2010, which boast 480Hz, 3D, 16:9 and built-in wireless HDMI. The displays, expected to ship sometime this year, will be available in 72″, 55″, and 47″ sizes. MSRPs are set at $3499, $2499 and $1999 respectively. In addition to the 16:9 models, a 58″ Cinema Wide HDTV with 21 x 9 aspect ratio will also be available (no price yet). Full Story
Sony is running a limited time offer until Dec. 12 on select HDTVs and HD camcorders, including a 32″ Bravia (KDL32L504) for only $379 and 40″ Bravia (KDL40S504) for only $589. The Sony CX500V HD Camcorder is marked down to $999 ($100 off), as well as several Cyber-shot digital cameras and the Sony Reader. (Some the offers may require the coupon code SONYTV40S.) Full Story
Got an interesting piece of mail today from Southern California Edison which addresses the HDTV energy usage issue (see pic of front). The message of the mailer is that Energy-Star qualified TVs use up to 30% less energy than others without suffering quality in picture or design. The initiative was funded by California utility customers under the “auspices” of the California Utilities Commission. In case you didn’t know, California is posed to place restrictions on HDTVs sold after Jan. 1, 2011. (See our last article regarding future HDTV regulations in California.) Get more information on the initiative at SCE’s “Save Energy, Money, and the Environment” web page.
The California Energy commission is expected to announce new energy efficiency regulations for big-screen HD televisions sold after January 1st, 2011. That’s 20Eleven… giving consumers enough time to buy energy-hogging screens prior to the new restrictions going into effect. Full Story
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Good news for Netflix customers and Sony Bravia HDTV owners. Netflix will now stream to Sony BRAVIA Internet Video-capable HDTVs, previous BRAVIA models compatible with Sony’s BRAVIA Internet video link module, and the Sony Network Blu-ray Disc Player. Full Story
Sony’s new VAIO L Series multi-media PC comes touch-enabled, allowing you to navigate your PC and control your HDTV or DVR. Optional features include a Blu-ray Disc player or player/recorder, NTSC/ATSC TV Tuner, and up to 1TB (7200rpm) hard disk drive. Full Story
Earlier this week ViewSonic announced six new LCD HDTVs ranging in price from $299 (VT2042 20″) to $999 (N4285 42″). The new displays were built with television, gaming, and computer monitor usage in mind. The models will begin shipping later this month and into October. Full Story
In California, a proposed regulation on certain big screen TVs that do not meet energy standards will hurt the already troubled economy, according to a coalition of California small businesses, associations and consumers. Full Story
LG Electronics has announced VUDU integration on their LH50 1080p LCD series and PS80 Plasma 1080p series televisions. The labeled “NetCast Entertainment Access” will begin next month, allowing viewers to buy or rent from VUDU’s library of over 2,000 high-definition movies. Full Story
Sharp has added SRS TruSurround XT to two of its LCD HDTV series. The AQUOS A77M series and the AQUOS A66M series will integrate the surround technology into its built-in stereo speakers. Full Story
Amazon has special pricing on two of its Samsung LNB550 series HDTVs which feature the “Red Touch of Color” design. The Samsung LN40B550 40-inch
Hannspree North America has introduced a 25-inch 1080p LCD exclusively available at Costco.com. The MSRP of the ST251MKB is $399, but Costco currently has it priced at $299 with free shipping. The model is the first to be released under the ST series, with larger sizes being released later this year. Full Story
Vizio has officially released an availability and price chart for its newest XVT
Amazon announced a 2-day sale on select HDTVs, including Sony Bravia, Panasonic VIERA, Samsung, and Toshiba models. Highlights of the sale include a list of HDTVs for under $499, some of them with free shipping. The sale also includes a selection of HDTVs around $1,000, most of them discounted way under that amount. Full Story
Samsung has finally released their new series of slim LCD monitors that go just 1.18 inches (30 mm) in depth on the the P2070 (20″) and P2370 (23″) models. The P2370HD model is just 2.58 inches (65.5mm) deep. The 70 series LCDs boast 50,000:1 contrast ratio and Samung’s Touch of Color (ToC) design. Full Story
Good news for those of you who have been eyeing the $70k price tag of the Panasonic 103-inch plasma and wishing it would drop a few grand, maybe several grand, or maybe down to the price of a mid-range car — just low enough to get one in your house. The gigantic 1080p display from Panasonic has dropped $20k, to $50,000. That’s about $485 per inch, down from about $680 an inch. Full Story
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