Gizmodo: 50-inch

Aiptek Pocket Projector Can Probably Shine Larger Than Your TV

John Herrman — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:58:05 EDT

Continuing an increasingly apparent trend at Computex, Aiptek is planning to show their new PocketCinema V10 mini-projector, which they say is rated to display images up to a diagonal 50 inches. Details are still a little slim at the moment, but Aiptek has released a basic spec set, claiming a support for MPEG-4 video, JPEG stills, a 3-in-1 input jack (that's as specific as they get), 1gb of onboard storage, and SD/MMC/MS Pro expansion capability.

What Aiptek means by "50 inches," though, isn't clear. A 50-inch image is theoretically possible with any small projector, but not without serious degradation and fade. Since Aiptek gadgets have developed a somewhat somewhat patchy reputation, and there are no details yet as to the brightness and resolution of the 3M-based unit, the claim should probably be taken with a grain of salt.

[DigiTimes]

Pioneer to End 42-Inch Plasma Display Production

Haroon Malik — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:00:00 EST

Pioneer is ending its production of 42-inch plasma displays, as the company hopes to focus all its attention on producing 50-inch models instead. Specifically, Pioneer will be closing the Kagoshima plant in Japan by March 2009, when it will then be put up for sale. So, if you're interested in a factory producing 42-inch displays, you're in luck. Pioneer will continue selling the smaller units, but will purchase parts from Hitachi to meet the demand for sub 50-inch plasmas. [Reuters]

Hitachi's $2500 50-Inch Plasma: How Good?

Charlie White — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:13:01 EST

We took a close look at Hitachi's low-end "1080HD" plasma that's selling for a rock-bottom $2500, and the three of us there decided it's not half-bad for the money. The set looks like HD; it's plenty crispy but the contrast is fair, giving black levels that look more dark gray than black. Aww. Blacks are one of the things that plasmas do so well, but then, this is a $2500 50-inch set.

Overall, we gave the TV a B, especially since it's hard to find a 50-inch HDTV that looks that good unless you go with a rear projector. – Charlie White

LG Wireless Plasma Display

tgrumet — Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:01:35 EST

The LG 50-inch Wireless Plasma Display (50PB2DW) has already won a Best of Innovations 2006 award for the upcoming CES, according to the Consumer Electronics Association's website. A huge 50-inch TV, this display uses wireless technology to cut all your cords, which seems almost too good to be true. It actually includes a separate transmitter unit that will display all your pictures from any connected source—without wires. Not much more information than that right now, but more when we get it.

CES Innovations 2006 Awards Honorees [CESweb]