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LG has released its Q1 2012 numbers, and there's plenty of good news to go around, with TV profits that nearly doubled and profit from cellphones for the second quarter in a row following six straight quarters of losses. Despite slightly lower sales, more of the units that did sell had higher prices and made more profit. In its press release, the company claimed to have "turned the corner" with a net profit of $215 million, blaming the slower sales of TVs on the European economy and cellphones on declining featurephone sales. We don't have specific numbers, but it called out the popularity of the Optimus LTE and Optimus Vu as part of the reason for increased revenues. Of course, the year is only just getting under way, and the company is expected to introduce its first 55-inch OLED HDTV soon, as well as quad-core smartphones and a new L-style series of phones. Before that however, it will have to deal with the competition from fellow Korean giant Samsung which will report its earnings later this week and has a few high profile releases up its sleeves as well. There's more details in the press release after the break, and PDF linked below.

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LG's Q1 2012 earnings show greater profits on strong TV, phone sales originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Truth be told, we haven't been wildly impressed with the glasses-free 3D solutions we've seen to date, be it because of the limited viewing angles, unconvincing picture or lack of availability here in the US. That could soon change, however, if Dolby's version of the three-dimensional experience makes its way to a production-ready television set. Best known for its audio technologies, the company just launched its own 3D standard in cooperation with Philips, called Dolby 3D. The platform-agnostic solution is far from ready to make its way into your living room, but it's conceptually sound, and the prototype 4K 3D TV and mobile versions being demonstrated at Dolby's NAB booth make us hopeful for the future. As with all displays -- especially those that support 3D -- you'll really need to see to believe, but we had an opportunity to do just that, and walked away very impressed.

The 56-inch 4K prototype display is viewable from nearly any angle, with 24 different viewpoints, though you'll really need to be front and center for the greatest 3D effect. Side viewing is certainly possible; you'll just sacrifice some depth in the process. Even from the front, 3D appears slightly muted compared to what we've seen with passive- and active-glasses equivalents, though we can't say that we mind much, considering that the image is still dramatic enough when you need it to be, such as when displaying scenes with significant depth. The company was also demonstrating Dolby 3D on an HTC Evo 3D along with a nondescript tablet, where an on-screen slider lets you dim the three-dimensional intensity just as you would adjust the volume, enabling you to customize the experience to suit your needs. Since Dolby 3D is merely a display standard, we won't be seeing any branded televisions or smartphones, though perhaps we'll see some third-party adaptations come CES 2013. Jump past the break to see it in action.

Gallery: Dolby 3D on prototype 4K display and HTC Evo 3D hands-on

Continue reading Dolby 3D on prototype 4K display and HTC Evo 3D hands-on (video)

Dolby 3D on prototype 4K display and HTC Evo 3D hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What we're about to show you is decidedly low-tech -- it's essentially a projection screen with a sharp curve at the bottom -- but the resulting effect conveys a more realistic 3D image, for certain applications, at least. The Communications Research Centre of Canada was on hand at NAB to demonstrate a small variety of lab projects, with agency representatives hoping to make an impression on attendees, who will theoretically apply these concepts to actual products, with no licensing fee making its way back to the True North. This particular project employs an off-the-shelf Optoma 3D projector, active glasses and a white screen positioned with a dramatic curve, that essentially works to provide a platform for 3D subjects to stand on.

Believe it or not, the config really does make a difference, enabling a more immersive experience that makes 3D objects appear more realistic, assuming they're positioned in such a way that they're standing on the near-horizontal portion of the screen. Research Technologist Ron Renaud says that such a configuration would be ideal for video conferencing -- it's still no match for an in-person meeting, but it's certainly an improvement over the traditional approach. The demonstration projector wasn't configured to compensate for the curve, which theoretically makes it subject to warping, though we didn't notice any issues at the show. Like all 3D displays, you'll really need to see it for yourself to get an accurate impression of the experience, but jump past the break for an overview with Renaud, and a closer look at the screen.

Gallery: Curved 3D panel hands-on

Continue reading Curved panel gives more depth to 3D projections, we take a look at NAB (video)

Curved panel gives more depth to 3D projections, we take a look at NAB (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp's bigger and better HDTVs for 2012 start hitting store shelves originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20123d3dtv80-inchedge litEdgeLithdpostminihdtvLC-60LE745ULC-60LE847ULC-70LE745ULC-70LE847ULC-80LE844Ulcdledpricingquad pixelQuadPixelquattronsharpsmart centralSmartCentralwifiTue, 20 Mar 2012 23:14:00 EST<![CDATA[2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/2012-hdtv-pricing-leaks-out-for-panasonic-sony-sharp-and-samsu/#comments The madness of CES 2012 is long over and now that we've seen all of the new HDTVs, it's time to find out when they're actually going on sale, and for how much. HDGuru has just dug up advertised pricing for some of the new models from Sony (BX, EX and HX lines) and Sharp (640, 745, 844, 847 and 945), while US pricing and ship dates for Panasonic's new plasmas have been revealed by Value Electronics. For Samsung, some of the new HDTVs have already showed up for preorders at retailers like Vanns, including the top of the line 75-inch ES8000 priced at $7,999, while a more reasonably sized 46-inch model is $2,699. Sony's prices range from $399 for the KDL-32BX320 to $2299 for the KDL-55HX750, while Sharp's range from LC-46-L540U for $1,099 to the LC-80LE844U for $6,499. Most of the ship dates are still TBA, although Panasonic is planning to unleash the ST50 later this month, followed by the UT50 and GT50, then the top of the line VT50 in May. While we wait for official announcements, you can hit the source links below for more details, and let us know if you've seen any other 2012 model information peeking out early.

2012 HDTV pricing leaks out for Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were told at CES last month to expect Vizio's ultrawidescreen LCDs would hit the market sooner rather than later, now we know how it will fit into our budgets, even if we're not sure how the aspect ratio will fit in our living rooms. Similar to the way its first Theater 3D TVs popped up last year, the XVT 3D CinemaWide product page reveals a 58-inch model (50- and 71-inchers are also planned) sporting its trademark 21:9 aspect ratio (compared to a traditional HDTV's 16:9) and 2560x1080 resolution will start at $3,499. It also has an array of specs, measuring the 120Hz Edge LED lit screen at 56.7-inches wide by 29-inches high and 1.8-inches deep. Just as we saw when they were first announced at CES 2011, Vizio upscales Blu-ray and other wider-than-widescreen sources to fill the screen without those black bars we've become accustomed to. If you're watching standard HD programming, the extra space alongside can accommodate tiles for Yahoo! Widgets pulling information from the internet without blocking the picture at all. Check our gallery below for a better look and a demo video after the break, we'll keep an ear to the ground to find out when and where these displays might hit the market first.

Update: Vizio tells USA Today to expect this set to launch ahead of March Madness -- the better to manage our completely-useless-by-the-Sweet-16-because-Gonzaga-won-again brackets on.
[Thanks, chilipalm]

Continue reading Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV

Vizio reveals $3,499 price for its 58-inch ultrawidescreen HDTV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG finally shows a profit from cellphones, record high flat-panel shipments in Q4 earnings

LG finally shows a profit from cellphones, record high flat-panel shipments in Q4 earnings originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The more interesting news however, is that the 65-inch versions of both M- and R- lines feature VIA Plus, which is Vizio's customized spin on Google TV. We first got a peek at it last year, however the delayed introduction of Honeycomb and adoption of ARM processors likely doomed any chance of a release. In another blast from the past, Vizio has also queued up three 21:9 "CinemaWide" ultrawidescreen WFHD (2560x1080) models (above), in sizes of 50-, 58- and 71-inches with 3D and Yahoo! Widgets. We were heartbroken when we never saw these come home in 2011, although in all fairness no one else brought an ultrawidescreen flat-panel to us either so there's still an extremely rectangular space on our wall that needs filling. Prices and ship dates for all the new TVs are still TBD, and those without Google TV include Yahoo TV widgets. Check the press release after the break for the available details, before we check out the new models and try to find out if they'll actually arrive this time around.

Continue reading Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again

Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Westinghouse 2012 CES HDTV lineup unveiled, plenty of LCDs for all

Westinghouse 2012 CES HDTV lineup unveiled, plenty of LCDs for all originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d70-inchcesces 2012Ces2012ew55hdpostminihdtvlcdleduw70westinghouseWed, 04 Jan 2012 15:34:00 EST<![CDATA[LG unveils new 3D glasses, hopes lighter and better looking spectacles drive adoption]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/lg-unveils-new-3d-glasses-hopes-lighter-and-better-looking-spec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/lg-unveils-new-3d-glasses-hopes-lighter-and-better-looking-spec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/lg-unveils-new-3d-glasses-hopes-lighter-and-better-looking-spec/#comments LG's FPR 3DTVs already featured lighter, cheaper passive 3D glasses than their active shutter competition, but next year the company will push its advantage even further with these new models. The three options available include the F310 (at right, above) which it says weighs 20 percent less than last year's default and are curved more for a better fit, the F320 (left) clip-on design for glasses-wearers and Alain Mikli-designed (the guy who made Kanye's shutter shades, among other high-end eyeglasses) F360 half-rim frames (middle). It also rolled out a press release trumpeting new Smart TV features for 2012, but beyond the updated remote and confirmation of Intel WiDi integration, it's pretty short on details. We're not seeing any Google TV tie-ins here, LG is focusing on its homegrown ecosystem which it says now offers 1,200 apps (of course, that probably includes the thousand or so recently added via its deal with Chumby). There's no word on pricing for the glasses, but after this and announcing a 55-inch OLED prototype, we're wondering what else the Lucky Goldstar folks will have up their sleeves at CES.

Gallery: LG 2012 3D Glasses and Smart TV menu

Continue reading LG unveils new 3D glasses, hopes lighter and better looking spectacles drive adoption

LG unveils new 3D glasses, hopes lighter and better looking spectacles drive adoption originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Samsung releases CES 2012 teaser, hints at upcoming Smart TV products (video)

Samsung releases CES 2012 teaser, hints at upcoming Smart TV products (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last

Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like so many things in life, when it comes to high-definition televisions, size matters. So, too, does picture quality -- we like watching the devil in crisp detail, after all. As the centerpiece of home entertainment systems, today's flat big-screen HDTVs pull triple duty. They're the preferred display when you're braining zombies during a flesh-tearing PS3 game of Dead Island. They're ideal for watching zombies (er, walkers) get brained on AMC's hit The Walking Dead. And in terms of social status, big HDTVs serve notice that, yes world, you've arrived. So join us as we explore and demystify the acronym-filled habitat of HDTVs -- and in the process maybe save your bank account from getting bitten.

In this installment of Primed, we'll examine the two main breeds of flat-panel HDTVs, including a look at liquid crystal display and plasma technologies. We'll also put screen size, resolution and frame rates under the microscope. We'll wrap things up with a view of what's on the high-def horizon and close out with a critical assessment of 3D HDTV. Strap yourselves in, couch jockeys, it's time for Primed.

Continue reading Engadget Primed: HDTV technologies detailed, past and future

Engadget Primed: HDTV technologies detailed, past and future originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Toshiba's REGZA 55x3 announced as world's first 4K2K TV with glasses-free 3D

Toshiba's 4K, glasses-free 3DTV announced in Japan with more specs this time originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d tv3dTv4k55x3autostereoscopicautostereoscopic 3dAutostereoscopic3dceatecceatec 2011Ceatec2011face trackingFaceTrackinghdpostcrosshdtvjapanlcdlenticularregzatoshibaMon, 03 Oct 2011 21:18:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's 55-inch LW9800 3D HDTV earns THX certification, our home theater respect]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lgs-55-inch-lw9800-3d-hdtv-earns-thx-certification-our-home-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lgs-55-inch-lw9800-3d-hdtv-earns-thx-certification-our-home-th/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/07/lgs-55-inch-lw9800-3d-hdtv-earns-thx-certification-our-home-th/#comments Let's face it. We live in a world chock full of entertainment options. With more means of accessing the visual goods, comes less reason to leave the house. Well, LG's aiming to make the cinema experience even more passé with its 55-inch Nano Full LED Cinema LW9800 3D HDTV set. Recently shown off at CEDIA 2011, the slim, flat panel is the first passive 3D display to garner THX certification, delivering HD enthusiasts closer to true "movie experiences." The 480Hz TV utilizes film-pattern retarder tech to optimize 3D image separation, and also includes LG's Smart TV suite of streaming video services (Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, et al.) and app store. So, if you're ready to roll your eyes at Lucas' latest tweaks from the comfort of your couch, get set to fork over $3,800 and join the at-home grousing.

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LG's 55-inch LW9800 3D HDTV earns THX certification, our home theater respect originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Berlin's Internationalen Funkausstellung is by no means an unexciting consumer electronics show. Sure, there aren't nearly as many new gadgets to play with as you'll find at even the tamest year of CES, but there's still plenty else around to leave almost any tech buff feeling full. Still, this year's most exciting gadget -- to me, at least -- wasn't a new tablet, or cell phone, or even that Android-controlled robotic vacuum. No, the highlight of my week was these clip-on 3D glasses, which LG reps handed out to every interested spectator as they entered the company's booth. These dead-simple, yet completely life-changing specs were almost certainly overlooked by the 20/20 vision-abled, but for folks like me who can't stand sliding one pair of glasses over another just to watch Kung Fu Panda in three dimensions, those clip-ons you see above are the absolute best swag I could ever hope to find.

There's really not much to them. The 3D experience was identical to what you'll get with traditional passive glasses -- these simply clip on top of your eyeglasses, rather than resting on their own. They also offer UV protection, and "communicate seamlessly with the TV." Well alright then. While attendees could get their own pair for free at IFA, you can also find these online for about 20 bucks -- sold as the LG AG-F220. I'd like to see them become much more widely available, and more affordable as well. So listen up, Hollywood: if you ever again want me to hand over five extra bucks at the box office to watch an animated bear kick his furry paw directly toward my temple, these better be waiting on the other side of the ticket scan.

The coolest thing I saw at IFA: LG's passive clip-on 3D glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung took IFA by storm yesterday with its now-legendary "S Pen" (that Galaxy Note comes bundled), so it's only fair that LG gets its chance in the spotlight with a pen of its own. The company's Pentouch comes with a plasma TV in tow, and lets you do super-slick stuff to your productivity suite -- you can mark up Word docs, handwrite URLs in the browser, highlight elements in your PowerPoint presentations, or even flick one of those little red balls of fluff in Angry Birds. $2,199 will net you a 3D-enabled 60-inch LG PZ850 with Pentouch TV -- a non-3D model is available for $1,699, and there's a 50-inch version as well, priced at a mere $1,099.

You'll need to collect quite a few ingredients before you can get cookin' here, including the TV, the pair of included pens, and a computer to pump content to your TV. If you're planning to use the display with kids, a printer might be a good idea as well, so your little ones will have a platform to preserve all those on-screen sketched masterpieces (this thing puts coloring books to shame). Everything seemed to work as described (note: this isn't a touchscreen, so you'll need to use the pen), though the software did hiccup once while attempting to hand-write the Engadget URL. We see this being more of a hit for enterprise use, since there isn't really any need to mark up photos or tap the screen to launch apps in your living room. Still thinking about taking the plunge? Jump past the break for a video walkthrough (yes, and yet another clip of Angry Birds).

Gallery: LG PZ850 Pentouch Plasma TV hands-on

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LG PZ850 Pentouch Plasma TV hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG goes big with stylus-equipped PenTouch plasma TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We have a price, as Toshiba's German press site currently mentions the set will cost 7,999 euros when the 55-inch version launches. We're figuring you can afford a couple of pairs of active shutter glasses instead at that price, but at least it's still a 4K screen, right? [Thanks, Daniel]

Continue reading Toshiba's glasses-free 3D 4K2K TV launches in Europe as the ZL2 this December

Toshiba's glasses-free 3D 4K2K TV launches in Europe as the ZL2 this December originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG launches Nano LED backlit LW9800 HDTVs

LG launches Nano LED backlit LW9800 HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG claims 4 out of 5 viewers prefer its 3D to Sony or Samsung, whips up some new ads

LG claims 4 out of 5 viewers prefer its 3D to Sony or Samsung, whips up some new ads originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG's DM50D HDTV / monitor promotes a passive 3D lifestyle

LG's DM50D HDTV / monitor promotes a passive 3D lifestyle originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's official: everyone has a 3D HDTV. No, not every consumer -- not even close -- but with Westinghouse's official entry into the 3D market earlier this week, nearly every television manufacturer, both large and small, has brought at least one 3D product to market. We took a look at the 47-inch Westinghouse W47S2TCD at the CEA LineShows in NYC today, and were actually somewhat impressed with its performance, especially from a distance of more than six feet. Passive displays still don't offer the same level of quality as 3D sets that use active glasses, but they're often more affordable, and adequate for most consumers. Our biggest issue with this display is with backlight bleed just above the Westinghouse logo, which is especially noticeable with darker content or when navigating through system menus.

The TV carries a MSRP of $1,200, but Westinghouse says to expect a street price of "well below" $1,000, which should help it compete with other budget sets. It uses passive technology and ships with four pairs of glasses, though the manufacturer claims that you should be able to use other polarized glasses, including those RealD specs you'll forget to return after dropping $19 on your next 3D IMAX movie. Jump past the break for a hands-on video from the show floor.

Gallery: Westinghouse 3D HDTV Hands-On

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Westinghouse first 3D HDTV hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just 18 short months after 3D made its big HDTV debut at CES 2010, Westinghouse is finally ready to make its own entry into the third dimension, with the 47-inch W47S2TCD. Like most Westinghouse sets, there's really nothing special to make this rather generic TV pop (until you toss on one of the four included pairs of 3D glasses), but you will be getting a passive 1080p 3D display, 3:2 pulldown, three-way selectable color temperature, and a backlight enhancement tool called DayBright. The company is also unveiling five other TVs, including its first connected TV -- the 46-inch WC-4625T -- which includes access to Netflix and Vudu. The 47-inch 3D TV will likely be sold at retailers like Best Buy, Costco, and Target with a suggested retail price of $1199, but we imagine in-store pricing will be significant lower -- with the recent announcement of Vizio's 42-inch passive offering for $699, shelling out an extra $100 per inch for the new Westinghouse set is not likely to sit well with bargain hunters.

Continue reading Westinghouse announces its first 3D HDTV, coming to a discount department store near you

Westinghouse announces its first 3D HDTV, coming to a discount department store near you originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG trots out ultraslim Nano Full LED TVs, polarized Cinema 3D sets originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG LW5600 3D LCD HDTV review

LG LW5600 3D LCD HDTV review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissho starts selling 52-inch, glasses-free 3D TV with Full HD resolution in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 07:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Samsung makes sure each of its 2011 3DTVs have two pairs of 3D glasses to match

Samsung makes sure each of its 2011 3DTVs have two pairs of 3D glasses to match originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 23:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d glasses3d tv3dGlasses3dTvactive shutterActiveShutterhdhdtvpromotionsamsungssg-3100gbstarter kitStarterKitThu, 19 May 2011 23:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung, RealD announce licensing agreement for new LCD-based 3D panels]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/samsung-reald-announce-licensing-agreement-for-new-lcd-based-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/samsung-reald-announce-licensing-agreement-for-new-lcd-based-3d/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/samsung-reald-announce-licensing-agreement-for-new-lcd-based-3d/#comments Remember that 3D display technology that Samsung and RealD were working on at CES? Today, the two companies announced that they've struck a licensing deal for the panels, which promise to deliver full resolution HD images to each eye by integrating active shutter technology directly within an LCD. This approach differs from the passive film patterned retarder (FPR) technologies that you'll find in Vizio and LG displays, which cut image resolution in half for each eye. The new panels will also be compatible with RealD's lightweight 3D glasses that are used in movie theaters. The technology should be available for 23 and 27-inch PC screens by early 2012, later making its way to 55-inch TV displays. No word on pricing or compatibility with other screen sizes, but expect more details to emerge at this week's SID Display Week in Los Angeles. Full PR after the break.

Continue reading Samsung, RealD announce licensing agreement for new LCD-based 3D panels

Samsung, RealD announce licensing agreement for new LCD-based 3D panels originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d display3dDisplay3dTvactive shutterActiveShutterDisplayfilm pattern retarderFilmPatternRetarderfprhdtvimageslcdLcdTvlicensinglicensing agreementLicensingAgreementpanelRDZRealDsamsungsamsung realdSamsungRealdscreensidSID 2011sid display weekSid2011SidDisplayWeekMon, 16 May 2011 12:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Bang & Olufsen's 85-inch 3DTV comes to North America for $1,000 per inch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/bang-and-olufsens-85-inch-tv-comes-to-north-america-for-1-000-pe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/bang-and-olufsens-85-inch-tv-comes-to-north-america-for-1-000-pe/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/bang-and-olufsens-85-inch-tv-comes-to-north-america-for-1-000-pe/#comments Because the current lineup of 3D capable HDTVs just aren't exclusive enough, Bang & Olufsen has expanded its lineup with the BeoVision 4-85 plasma which will be available to North American buyers next month for a mere $85,000. While we prefer to save our riches for even rarer sets like Panasonic's 152-incher, the BeoVision system does include the triangular BeoLab 10 center channel speaker and a motorized stand that lowers it when you're not watching. Either way, we won't tell you how to spend your (presumably ill-gotten) ducats beyond pointing out the specs in the press release below, but those interested in staying one step ahead of the Joneses should remember a refreshed version of the 103-inch edition with 3D will be available this summer as well.

Continue reading Bang & Olufsen's 85-inch 3DTV comes to North America for $1,000 per inch

Bang & Olufsen's 85-inch 3DTV comes to North America for $1,000 per inch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The latest and greatest (and largest) 3D plasmas from Panasonic are finally shipping, including the flagship, THX-certified Viera VT30 sets with their single sheet of glass panels and Infinite Black Pro2 filters. We first caught a glimpse of these bad boys back at CES and we've been impatiently waiting for a chance to blast our retinas with their PDP goodness in all three dimensions. The company was nice enough to invite us over recently to have a little TV powwow that featured an uncomfortable amount of Avatar on Bluray. Keep reading after the break for all the not-so-gory details.

Gallery: Panasonic 2011 3D TVs

Continue reading Eyes on with the VT30, Panasonic's flagship 3D plasma

Eyes on with the VT30, Panasonic's flagship 3D plasma originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 May 2011 18:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d tv3dTvactive 3dActive3ddlnaengadget awardsengadget awards 2011EngadgetAwardsEngadgetAwards2011eyes oneyes-onEyesOngt30hands onhands-onHandsOnhdtvpanasonicpanasonic vieraPanasonicVierapdpplasmast30TVvieraviera connetviera gt30viera linkviera st30viera vt30VieraConnetVieraGt30VieraLinkVieraSt30VieraVt30vt30Tue, 10 May 2011 18:34:00 EST<![CDATA[MIT Media Lab develops glasses-free HR3D, supports broad viewing angles (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/mit-media-lab-develops-glasses-free-hr3d-supports-broad-viewing/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/mit-media-lab-develops-glasses-free-hr3d-supports-broad-viewing/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/04/mit-media-lab-develops-glasses-free-hr3d-supports-broad-viewing/#comments
We've already seen plenty of glasses-free 3D HDTVs and portable devices, but a promising new technology called HR3D (High-Rank 3D) has hit the prototype phase. Engineers from MIT's Media Lab, who developed the new solution, say that it avoids compromising on screen brightness, resolution, viewing angle, and battery life, and doesn't require those pesky (and pricey) 3D glasses. HR3D uses a pair of layered LCDs to give the illusion of depth, with the top layer (or mask) displaying a variable pattern based on the image below it, so each eye sees a slightly different picture. Nintendo's 3DS uses a similar technique, but with a parallax barrier instead of a second display. The designers constructed the prototype from two Viewsonic VX2265wm displays, removing the LCDs from their housings and pulling off polarizing filters and films. We've yet to go eyes-on with HR3D, so we're a mite skeptical, but tech this promising is worth watching closely, and from every angle.

Continue reading MIT Media Lab develops glasses-free HR3D, supports broad viewing angles (video)

MIT Media Lab develops glasses-free HR3D, supports broad viewing angles (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3D HDTV3dHdtv3DTVautostereoscopic 3DAutostereoscopic3ddisplaydual-layerglasses-freeglasses-free 3DGlasses-free3dHDTVHigh-Rank 3DHigh-rank3dHR3DMITMIT Media LabMitMediaLabstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dViewsonic VX2265wmViewsonicVx2265wmVX2265wmWed, 04 May 2011 21:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Bang & Olufsen's BeoVision 4-85 TV combines 3D and Full HD with superfluous sleekness]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/bang-and-olfusens-beovision-4-85-tv-combines-3d-and-full-hd-with/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/bang-and-olfusens-beovision-4-85-tv-combines-3d-and-full-hd-with/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/bang-and-olfusens-beovision-4-85-tv-combines-3d-and-full-hd-with/#comments Bang & Olufsen's new BeoVision 4-85 isn't just another run-of-the-mill 3D TV for the unwashed masses. It's a really pretty 3D TV, for the refined and the opulent. The 85-inch plasma screen comes encased in a high-grade aluminum frame, and combines anti-reflection coating with automated image controls, to guarantee crystal clear, Full HD viewing at any time of day. B&O's first foray into the 3D/Full HD realm also features a BeoLab 10 central loudspeaker, which uses Acoustic Lens Technology to deliver consistently high-frequency sounds, regardless of where you're sitting in relation to the speaker. And, much like its 103-inch brethren, this 85-incher comes with a motorized stand, which automatically elevates and tilts the screen to ideal viewing position whenever the system is turned on. Once you've finished marveling at the BeoVision 4-85's robust design, you can turn it off and watch in awe, as the display magically lowers itself to "within inches" of the floor (where, incidentally, you'll also be able to find your jaw). No word yet on the price of this experience, but we're gonna go out on a limb and assume that it's pretty steep. The beast is set to be unleashed in Moscow tomorrow, but you can check out an appropriately slick car commercial video on the BeoVision 4 family, after the break.

Continue reading Bang & Olufsen's BeoVision 4-85 TV combines 3D and Full HD with superfluous sleekness

Bang & Olufsen's BeoVision 4-85 TV combines 3D and Full HD with superfluous sleekness originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3dTv4-8585-inchacoustic lensacoustic lens technologyAcousticLensAcousticLensTechnologybang olfusenbang and olufsenBangAndOlufsenBangOlfusenbeolabbeolab 10Beolab10beovisionbeovision 4beovision 4-85Beovision4Beovision4-85designFullHdHDhdtvimagesmotorized standMotorizedStandspeakerstvvideoTue, 19 Apr 2011 10:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/samsungs-3d-tv-experience-is-getting-cheaper-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/samsungs-3d-tv-experience-is-getting-cheaper-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/samsungs-3d-tv-experience-is-getting-cheaper-2/#comments As the battle between active and passive 3D glasses display technology heats up, Samsung has responded by announcing its cheapest pair of active shutter 3D glasses will cost $50 (previously $130) beginning May 1st. Additionally, all of its 3D-capable 2011 HDTVs will come with two pairs of glasses packed in, unless the purchase is eligible for the Megamind/Shrek starter kit that already comes with them. This move comes just as FPR-based displays from LG, Vizio, Toshiba and Philips hit the marketplace. LG specifically focused on the cost of glasses as a selling point over Samsung in recent ads that ran heavily throughout the NCAA Tournament (embedded after the break.) LG is charging $10 per pair for its RealD-compatible Theater 3D glasses while Vizio has pairs on its website for $29.99 or two for $44.99.

The cheap pair of Samsung glasses is the SSG-3100GB model with replaceable battery pictured above and while it promises the new, lighter Silhouette-designed SSG-3700GR glasses will also get cheaper, no new price has yet been announced. A 62% price reduction is nothing to sneeze at, but it looks like customers will still need to buy into 3D -- and that active glasses beat passive on picture quality and viewing angle like it says in the press release (after the break) -- to spur sales of the new TVs.

Continue reading Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras

Samsung's 3D TV experience is getting cheaper: two pairs of glasses packed in, $50 for extras originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d glasses3dGlasses3dtvaccessoriesactive shutter 3d glassesActiveShutter3dGlassescheaperfprhdtvlcdpack inPackInpassive 3d glassesPassive3dGlassesplasmapricesamsungssg-3100gbssg-3700grvideoWed, 06 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba shows off 2011 HDTVs with the most local dimming LEDs, facial recognition, 3D and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/toshiba-shows-off-2011-hdtvs-with-the-most-local-dimming-leds-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/toshiba-shows-off-2011-hdtvs-with-the-most-local-dimming-leds-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/toshiba-shows-off-2011-hdtvs-with-the-most-local-dimming-leds-f/#comments Toshiba's focus at CES was glasses free 3D displays, but it highlighted more conventional HDTVs today at an event in Rome. Its new TVs and laptops all tie in to Toshiba Places, which sorts out access to different types of apps for video, social networking, music and other areas and is ready to launch this month. Separating Toshiba from the competition is a slew of new technology and the top of the line 55ZL1 model checks all the boxes: Seven core CEVO CPU for image processing, a Pro-LED512 panel that is the world's first with 512 zones of dimming among 3,072 LEDs, Personal-TV facial recognition that picks up on which user is watching then personalizes to their preferred settings and active shutter 3D glasses.

The edge lit LED VL863 series will come in 47- and 42-inch versions featuring LG's FPR passive glasses 3D and four pairs of glasses, while the 32- through 46-inch UL863 drops 3D for built-in WiFi and Personal-TV. The SL863 series is the final step down, nixing built-in WiFi. Prices weren't listed but the new models should be shipping soon, until then you can find more details in the press releases linked below -- no word on the US-bound models yet.

Toshiba shows off 2011 HDTVs with the most local dimming LEDs, facial recognition, 3D and more originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony and LG price a swath of 3D HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3DTVBraviaGorilla GlassGorillaGlassHDTVHX720HX820HX929InfiniaLED-backlitLGlocal dimmingLocalDimmingPZ750Sonystereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dTelevisionTVMon, 28 Mar 2011 05:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's first 2011 Theater 3D TVs revealed, could ship for less than $500]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/vizios-first-2011-theater-3d-tvs-revealed-could-ship-for-less/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/vizios-first-2011-theater-3d-tvs-revealed-could-ship-for-less/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/vizios-first-2011-theater-3d-tvs-revealed-could-ship-for-less/#comments The one detail we couldn't wrangle out of Vizio about its upcoming 3DTV line at CES was the price, but now a few midrange models have popped up on the company's website early with full information. The 47-, 42- and 32-inch E3D models sport $899, $729 and $549 pricetags and a date of "coming soon," following the precedent of the 65-inch model released last fall. If that's not cheap enough, one of our readers has provided information that Walmart expects to have the E3D320VX and E3D420VX available for $498 and $698, respectively, starting in April. All of these TVs are 1080p (at least in 2D), have WiFi and Vizio Internet Apps built in (with a new IR remote - Update: pictured after the break -- instead of the old Bluetooth QWERTY one) and come with two pairs of passive 3D glasses. We've seen 3DTVs debut at under $1,000 before and more than a few of last year's models have dipped to $800~ by now, but with a starting price this low and cheap accessories, we wouldn't be surprised if Vizio is celebrating sales wins again next year.

[Thanks, xxontheedgexx]

Continue reading Vizio's first 2011 Theater 3D TVs revealed, could ship for less than $500

Vizio's first 2011 Theater 3D TVs revealed, could ship for less than $500 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3d3d tv3dTve3de3d320vxe3d420vxe3d470vxexclusivefprhdtvlcdpassive 3dPassive3dviaviziowifiFri, 25 Mar 2011 14:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30 pm]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/join-the-engadget-hd-podcast-live-on-ustream-at-5-30-pm/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/join-the-engadget-hd-podcast-live-on-ustream-at-5-30-pm/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/21/join-the-engadget-hd-podcast-live-on-ustream-at-5-30-pm/#commentsIt's Monday, and we know that getting the week started can be tough. We're here to help by letting you peek into the recording booth when the Engadget HD podcast goes to mp3 at 5:30 pm. We have a special guest on tap, a VP of Warner Home Video, Kris Brown will be wearing his 3D working group hat, sharing with us all the reasons why 3D at home is so great. Embedded Ustream tools and a list of topics after the break.

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Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30 pm originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3DTVHDHDTVKris BrownKrisBrownPodcastuStreamMon, 21 Mar 2011 16:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung announces availability, pricing for 2011 HDTVs, Blu-ray players and HTIB]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/samsung-announces-availability-pricing-for-2011-hdtvs-blu-ray/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/samsung-announces-availability-pricing-for-2011-hdtvs-blu-ray/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/16/samsung-announces-availability-pricing-for-2011-hdtvs-blu-ray/#comments It's coming a little late in the game since many of these models have already started shipping, but Samsung has finally seen fit to reveal prices and approximate shipping dates for its 2011 HDTVs (both LCD and plasma), Blu-ray players, and home theater in a box systems. There's no surprises as far as features from what we saw at CES, both plasma and LCD HDTV lines have new slim bezeled models, with new LED lighting tech for the LCDs and "Real Black" panels for the plasmas that have grown an inch in size this year. Meanwhile, the Blu-ray players have predictably gotten slimmer and faster, booting up in just three seconds. 3D and Smart TV features are standard on the majority of the new products this time around, check after the break for more details on what's new and how much they'll cost to start out.

Continue reading Samsung announces availability, pricing for 2011 HDTVs, Blu-ray players and HTIB

Samsung announces availability, pricing for 2011 HDTVs, Blu-ray players and HTIB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20113d3d tv3dTvbd-d5300bd-d5500bd-d5700bd-d6500bd-d6700bd-d7000bd-d7500blu-rayd700d7000d8000hdtvhtiblcdledplasmapn51d6500pn51d7000pn51d8000pn59d6500pn59d7000pn59d8000pn64d7000PN64D8000samsungshowcasesmart tvSmartTvun40d6400un46d6400UN46D7000un46d8000UN55d6400UN55D7000UN55D8000Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:34:00 EST<![CDATA[LG woos Sony while it battles with Samsung over which 3D is best]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/lg-woos-sony-while-it-battles-with-samsung-over-which-3d-is-best/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/lg-woos-sony-while-it-battles-with-samsung-over-which-3d-is-best/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/lg-woos-sony-while-it-battles-with-samsung-over-which-3d-is-best/#comments The fight between the active shutter glasses 3D technology favored by TV manufacturers like Samsung, Panasonic and Sony against the Film Pattern Retarder (FPR) passive glasses 3D technology being pushed by LG got uglier this week. The Wall Street Journal points out LG's print ads currently running in Korea (they could be running here already, but we'd have to read physical magazines or newspapers to know for sure) claim that unlike the competition, it will work even when viewers lay down on their sides, though the effect may be slightly weakened. Samsung responded by citing experts recommending keeping your head horizontal to watch 3D since the cameras used to film it are aligned horizontally, and an executive apparently called LG's engineers "stupid" at a press conference, although reports of a "yo mama so fat" diss could not be confirmed.

Of course, since these are the world's two biggest TV manufacturers, they sell to end users and other manufacturers like Sony, which Reuters reports LG is waiting to hear from about using its technology in the future. Sony and Samsung are already tight when it comes to LCD manufacturing but it's obvious LG is looking for a few more friends to line up alongside Vizio, Toshiba and Philips (which just announced its latest displays using active and passive glasses.) But back to the end users for a moment, if anyone's going to buy any of these 3DTVs, it may be wise to start selling consumers on why the feature is worthwhile at all and pointing out the growing amount of content -- this week's Big East basketball tournament, Killzone 3, the NBA Finals or Blu-ray 3D releases like Tron: Legacy -- before folks decide just waiting for 4D would be the wisest choice.

LG woos Sony while it battles with Samsung over which 3D is best originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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