Posts Tagged ‘plasma’

HD Conference Feature: LG’s New HDTVs Get Thin

Friday, February 19th, 2010
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Industry observer Chris Brandrick said the plasma sets, dubbed the "Skinny Frame" range, "are available in 50- and 60-inch screen sizes. Both of the sets pack in three HDMI ports, USB connectivity options, and a refresh rate of 600Hz." That's a nice refresh rate, too.
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Panasonic Roll Out New 3D Plasma

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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Panasonic, which yesterday rolled out its first 3D plasma TVs in Japan, is facing a wait-and-see exercise in Australia, with company officials admitting that stock availability will determine when the new models will be launched in Australia.
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The Choice of a TV: Simplified

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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New Plasma TVs from Samsung with 3D technology

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Samsung unveiled its new portfolio of ultra-slim Plasma HDTVs with the 8000, 7000 & 6500 Series & includes Samsung's proprietary built-in 3D processor.



Samsung's built-in 3D processor was developed to comply with major 3D formats including the recently ratified "Blu-ray 3D" standard.

New Plasma TVs from Samsung with 3D technology

TV calibration usually isn’t worth the expense

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
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Question: I just bought a 42-inch Panasonic Viera plasma HDTV that I use with a digital antenna. The store was fairly adamant about me getting a "one time calibration" for the sale price of $199 (reg $299). I have not heard of anyone doing this. Would you recommend it, or is it a scam?
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New LG Plasma PK-series, better then Kuro Plasma TVs?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
Next year LG will introduce their PK series Plasma TVs, which will offer very good picture quality.



LG will use new materials to achieve these high end Plasma TVs. Their new technology even surpasses Kuro technology.

New LG Plasma PK-series, better then Kuro Plasma TVs?

California Bans Power-Hog TVs: Death Knell for Plasma?

Friday, November 20th, 2009
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Sales of plasma HDTVs have been on the decline for some time now. Alplasma hdtvthough plasmas are generally cheaper than comparably-sized LCD models, their picture isn't as bright; as a result, their images often appear dark and washed out under the bright, fluorescent glare of the local big box store. However, plasmas are often favored by home theater buffs, who savor the display technology's fast refresh rates and often superior reproduction of black and dark tones.
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California outlaws large, power-hungry TVs

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
California outlaws large, power-hungry TVs

In a move that could spell the end of the plasma TV industry as we know it, the state of California agreed today to enact strict regulations on the amount of power televisions can consume, effectively outlawing most large plasma TVs as of January 1, 2011, with many more televisions set to be banned beginning January 1, 2013.

Panasonic acquires KURO plasma technology

Sunday, November 8th, 2009
As the annual report from Pioneer shows, Panasonic acquired Pioneer's KURO plasma technology and Pioneer's plasma patents.



The Pioneer Kuro plasma-TVs has set the standard for picture quality (good black & color levels).

Panasonic acquires KURO plasma technology

Dec 09 Consumer Reports

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Just received my Dec CR.
Concerning energy costs of LCDs and plasma TVs:
"Costs are similar for most new LCD and plasma TVs of comparable size, a change from the past."

i.e. Energy costs
Panasonic Viera TC-P54V10 54 inch plasma $49/year
Toshiba Regza 55ZV650U 55 inch LCD $58/year

So a plasma and a LCD will use about the same amount of energy, so why ban or tax the plasma more?

dave

the Oppo BDP-83 was the top rated Blu-Ray, tied with the Panny DMP-BD80

Sears: Black Friday Deals Revealed!

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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How would you like a 40-inch 1080p Samsung LCD HDTV for just $599? Or, a 42-inch Zenith Plasma HDTV for just $499?
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