Adobe Flash platform for HDTVs & connected devices on display at NAB

The plan is to get Flash from every computer to every television screen, and Adobe's ready to take the next step this week at the National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas. Broadcom, Comcast, STMicroelectronics, NXP Semiconductors, and Sigma Designs join Intel as set-top box makers with chipsets ready to stream widgets and HD video to connected televisions, while content is on the way from Netflix, New York Times, Disney and Atlantic Records. Of course, Yahoo's widgets and Microsoft Silverlight aim to turn up the interactivity and streaming video to TVs and handhelds as well, though Adobe seems content to share with Yahoo! if need be -- Vizio's Connected HDTV demo and Intel's CE 3100 support both -- expect the blades to come out when Flash enabled hardware comes to market in the second half of this year.

[Via Venture Beat]

[JohnHinOKC Posted Apr 21st 2009 11:54AM]

This is an exciting extension of anyone's 802.11n wi-fi computer to Vizio's Connected HDTV platform. I bought a new video card so that my computer would have HDMI output and the capability of running blu ray video disks. But Vizio has obviated the need for many people to buy upgraded video boards since they now just communicate from computer to TV with their fast wi-fi connection.
I am also blown away by Vizio's remote control unit for their Connected HDTV platform. See this link from January 7th Engadget HD:

http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/01/07/vizio-takes-the-cover-off-connected-hdtv-netflix-blockbuster/#comments

I love my 32" 720p Vizio, but I will be saving my money for Vizio's new line-up this summer.

John Hite, Oklahoma City

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 22nd 2009 5:41PM]

Along with the other thousands of people, I am SOOOO excited for Vizio's new line-up. I want to know exact dates. I have been saving up for the new 55 inch XVT, the features of it sound amazing.

1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 65% better color viewing angle (which is perfect for my living room), and it's not side lit so the edges won't be distorted

sounds like the best >50 inch TV that's coming out