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more about #lcd more comments → superberg: But... if it costs more, it's inherently better, just like how people who have more money are inherently smarter. Right? #beovision7 more » Hello Mister Walrus: Their entertainment system is called "B.O." vision? #beovision7 more » surfer88: I still say this is in contention with Francis' bathtub from Pee Wee's Big Adventure. #jacuzzi more » maven2k: That thing is actually bigger than my dad's swimming pool, so I say it's a small pool, not a "bath tub". #jacuzzi more » Noobs-R-Us: Humm, please put on your glasses. See the slide at one end of that pool? This is NOT a bath tub. The end. #jacuzzi more » Nick: bath tubs shouldn't have bulk heads. also, i shouldn't be able to get my split times while also washing my hair. #jacuzzi more » Curves: One of lifes little luxuries is to soak in a hot bubble bath (I never have the time). This is nothing short of magnificent. Maybe heaven will have o... more » met2art: Elizabeth Bathory says, "We're going to need a lot more virgins!" #jacuzzi more » qbrad: I think Francis' bathtub was bigger. Want some gum? It's fruit flavoured. #jacuzzi more » nutbastard: "They also reveal the name as "Nook". It's kind of a dumb name." what?! who doesn't like gettin' a little nook? #barnesandnoblesreader more » -
#hometheater
BeoVision 7 LCD Gets Bigger, Pricier, and Blu-rayier
Previously available as a 40-inch model in the States, Bang & Olufsen have upgraded their BeoVision 7 with a 55-inch LCD, direct-type LED-backlight with local dimming for greater contrast, two motorized floor stand options and room for a Blu-ray player. More » -
#bathtubs
World's Largest Bathtub. Just that: World's Largest Bathtub
I wanted so badly to have a large, English-style, only-nose-out, soak-like-a-hippo bathtub in my new apartment. I settled for a large shower, but at 72 by 12 feet, maybe I should have rented the world's largest bathtub instead. More » -
#ebooks
WSJ Confirms Barnes & Noble "Nook" Reader Price at $259
According to the WSJ, the Barnes & Noble reader will be announced tomorrow at $259. The descriptions match our exclusive photos exactly. They found the device through a premature ad shown on the NYTimes website! Who scooped who here? More » -
#ebooks
Exclusive: First Photos of Barnes & Noble's Double Screen E-Reader
Barnes and Noble's late to e-books. But the company's new gadget—first seen here—should address the weaknesses of all other readers with screens evoking a Kindle and an iPhone. A source from within reveals. More » -
#qualcomm
Qualcomm's Mirasol Ultra Low Power Display Is Almost Magic
Ebook readers suffer because they use E-Ink, which isn't in color and doesn't refresh fast enough to do video. Qualcomm is quietly showing off its Mirasol display, now in full color with 30-frame-per-second video. See for yourself: More » -
#3d
3D Hits Home: Snap Judgments on 3 Different Technologies
With the the big 3D push coming in 2010, I planted my eyes on three types of 3D technologies displayed at CEDIA (home theater expo) that you may have in your next TV...and passed some judgments without pulling any punches.
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#imagecache
Local Dimmed LCD vs Normal LCD
In the words of Jerry Seinfeld, "What's the deal with local dimming LCDs?" In the words of one Toshiba rep, "it finally allows us to compete with plasma." More » -
#displays
JVC's LT-32WX50 Is Insanely Thin, Insanelier Expensive
I'm not sure you could ever call a 32-inch monitor portable, but if you could, the JVC LT-32WX50 fits the bill. Aside from the LCD's 1/4-inch (6.4mm) depth, the display weighs but 12.5 pounds. More » -
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#projectors
Epson's Home Theater 8100 Projector Boasts 1080p And a $1599 Price Tag
Today Epson announced four new 1080p projectors at CEDIA, including the PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 that comes in at an "affordable" $1599. More » -
#cellphones
The Xperia Pureness Is Just Several Steps from Invisible
Points for being different, I guess. Sony Ericsson's Xperia Pureness spruces up an otherwise ordinary phone with an extraordinary, clear LCD. More » -
#unconfirmed
Sony Plans to Introduce 3D LCD Television by End of 2010
The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony is planning to introduce a 3D LCD TV by the end of 2010. Sony's been in a bit of a slump lately, and a push to 3D would certainly provide some excitement. More » -
#dealzmodo
Best Buy Slashing Big-Screen HDTV Prices Next Week
Since 2009 sales have leaned toward smaller screened HDTVs, meaning less revenue, Best Buy is taking action by slashing prices on HDTVs with screen sizes larger than 39", according to a leaked circular obtained by HDGuru. More » -
#hdtvs
Non Review: I Love You, Sony XBR8 Triluminos LED LCD HDTV
The delivery guy just picked up the XBR8—Sony's tri-color LED Backlit HDTV. I'm a bit sad because I'd never seen an LCD shine like that before. More » -
#hdtvs
Plasma HDTV Sales Soar, LCD Sales Steady, Sony Loses Ever More Market Share
HDGuru has some notes from the now-concluded second quarter HDTV sales, and they show some interesting movement: With dirt-cheap prices, high end plasmas (42"-50") surged almost 40%, though LCD sales merely held steady. The big loser? Sony. More » -
#hdtv
Even Vampires Think Plasma TVs Are Heavy
Even the vampires who've been around hundreds of years in True Blood are confused by HDTVs. It's LCDs that are thin and light, not plasmas. Of course, if you wanted to brain somebody, plasma would be a better choice. -
#ads
Hey Everybody, Take a Cue from Sharp
Electronics manufacturers, if you insist on releasing 100 infinitesimally differing televisions, camcorders or back shavers, take a cue from Sharp. They laid out their entire new DX2 line (LCD TVs with integrated BD-R) in one handy graphic. [AkihabaraNews via Ubergizmo] -
#homeentertainment
Samsung 8500 Series Local-Dimming LED TVs Have a Sweet Base
Yeah, the 8500 series is Samsung's first set of LED-backlit LCDs with local dimming this year and has the Yahoo widget engine for streaming video, but all I really care about is that awesome looking blue stick holding it up. More » -
#hdtvs
Samsung LED LCD UN46B7000 HDTV Lightning Review: Avoid!
Generally, I love LED LCDs. The UN46B7000 is Samsung's set with 120Hz refresh and internet widgets. It's not backlit, like the XBR8, but sidelit, and is as thin as two of your fingers. You should avoid buying this set. More » -
#lcd
LCD Market Turns Around, Jumps 41% In Second Quarter
iSuppli just reported that the LCD panel market (any LCD of 10-inches or larger, which includes TVs as well as computers) jumped 41% from 91.7 million to 129.7 million. More » -
#displays
Philips Brilliance LCD Computer Display Knows If You Are There or Not
The new Philips Brilliance LCD computer display has a sensor that can detect people in front. While TVs like the latest Sony Bravias can detect people too, this seems to be the first for a desktop monitor. More » -
#imagecache
This is What 50,000 Cellphone LCDs Looks Like
Sometimes even spam is useful. This is a set of images we got from a junk email trying to sell us 50,000 pieces of Asian LCDs. CDMA only, they claim in bold. [Thanks spammer!] More » -
#webcams
Samsung's New 24-Inch Monitor Comes With an Epic 5 Megapixel Webcam Tacked On
Samsung's gone and pasted a 5-megapixel webcam on the 24-inch Scopia VC240 monitor. Now we can finally see topless Jesus in all his HD glory! More » -
#displays
The World's Tiniest VGA Display Uses Pixels the Size of Cells
This 0.27-inch LCD display has a 600x480 resolution...so what good does that do you? Potentially quite a bit. More » -
#hdtvs
Vizio Unveils a Whopping 31 New HDTVs
Vizio's been awfully busy since we last heard from them, updating three product lines with a total of 31 new HDTVs. The XVT series are more high-end, the M series is more about style, and the E is eco-friendly. More » -
#oled
Flexible OLED Screens Are Really Coming Now
Making a regular OLED display is, like, hard. So you can imagine making a flexible one just totally sucks. Arizona State's Flexible Display Center and Universal Display Corporation have a new way to make bendy OLED screens that might make mass production possible in just a few years. More » -
#hometheater
Samsung's 240Hz HDTV Is the Best LCD Around
HD Guru just scored the first review with the $3,200 46-inch Samsung UN46B8000. It's an LED-backlit LCD that measures just over an inch thick and refreshes images at 240Hz. HD Guru loved the display, calling it the best LCD ever. More » -
#gizexplains
Giz Explains: What's So Great About LED-Backlit LCDs
LED-backlit LCDs are where TV's future and present meet—they're the best LCDs you've ever seen, but they're not as stunning as OLED displays, which will one day dominate all. They're not cheap, but they're not ludicrous either. Most importantly, they're actually here. More » -
#eink
Color E-Paper From Philips That Could Replace Monitors, the Real Thing
Philips is no stranger to teasing us with amazing color e-paper promises and concepts. They did it in 2007, in 2008, and again this weekend with an example that could make LCD screens feel inadequate. More » -
#tv
Vizio #1 In Recession TV Sales: 2 Inches More, $200 Less
The first quarter of this year wasn't a good time to be in the business of selling anything, but iSuppli reports that price leader Vizio beat out its higher-quality competition with cheaper Walmart sets. More » -
#lcd
Plus Minus Zero LCD Television Disguised As a Retro CRT
Man, I do not miss CRT televisions. In fact, I recently sold a 150-pound monster that was collecting dust in storage. 150-pounds! Still, if you like retro style, the Plus Minus Zero is for you. More » -
#televisions
Samsung 9000 Series LCD Rumored to Have Wireless Media Box, LEDs
A few details on the still unannounced 9000 Series LCDs from Samsung have leaked, and according to FlatPanelsHD, they'll come with a wireless media port box, in addition to having LED backlighting. -
#netbooks
Pre-Order the Sharp Mebius NJ70A Netbook With LCD Multitouch Trackpad
The Sharp Mebius NJ70A Netbook definitely turns some heads with its touchscreen LCD trackpad. Interested parties can now pre-order the Mebius for $999 for a June 5th ship date. [Dynamism via Crunchgear] -
#citifield
Gallery Tour: There Sure Are a Lot of TVs at Citi Field
There's over 850 TVs at the new Mets stadium, Citi Field. In the stands, floating over hot dog menus and anywhere else they could cram one. They've even got two of Sharp's monster 108-inch LCDs. More » -
#hometheater
Mitsubishi WD-82737: 82-Inch, 3D-Ready TV for $4200
Mitsubishi just announced a bunch of new DLPs and LCDs. But the most interesting is, by far, an 82-inch DLP for $4200 that's equipped with "3D-ready viewing technology." More » -
#msi
19-Inch Touchscreen Wind Sips On Less Energy than Most Light Bulbs
To be honest, netbooks scare me, but nettops scare me even more. Why do I need a neutered PC that isn't portable? Well, at least the platform doesn't need much power—even with a monitor. More » -
#dealzmodoahoy
If You Want a Big HDTV, You Can Buy It Cheap Now
The LA Times says now's the time to buy an HDTV, since you can get one for ridiculously cheap. The HD Guru told us why, and what TVs you can score the craziest deals on. More » -
#kitchentech
The Demy: A Touchscreen Recipe Box that Withstands Spaghetti Sauce
I've been known to lug my laptop into the kitchen, risking the primary link to my job/friends/entertainment for the perfect Bolognese. The Demy looks like a solid alternative to this stupidity. More » -
#hdtv
Prices Leaked For 2009 Samsung HDTVs
The folks at HDGuru have scored a price list for upcoming Samsung HDTVs. This includes details for 3-7 and the 6000-8000 series. Hit the following link for the full details. [HDGuru] -
#cars
First Look At The Tesla Model S Electric Car's Giant Touchscreen Dashboard
We just a good look at the crazy touchscreen console in the Tesla Model S electric Sedan, the most interesting feature of which is that it has a 3G connection all the time. More » -
#crimes
Hitachi Pleads Guilty to Fixing Prices on LCD Panels
Hitachi has agreed to pay a $31 million fine after admitting to fixing prices on LCD screens sold to Dell from 2001 to 2004. Last year, LG Display, Sharp and Chungwa Picture Tubes also admitted to LCD price-fixing and ended up paying similar fines, totaling more than $600 million to the United States government. [NYTimes]
