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Tiny Plasma Blowtorch Doesn't Let Your Teeth Join the Dark Side
Described as a cross between a lightsaber and Listerine, scientists at the University of Southern California have invented a tiny, world's first, plasma blowtorch that is to be used for medical procedures—specifically in annihilating plaque. More »
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By Andi WangComment by MisterWho Cares: Mmmm, smellin' like some flame grilled plaque. Would ya please pass the tartar sauce, if yeh don't mind. 4 Responses | Other threads
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home theater
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 » -
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Death of Plasma? Panasonic, LG and Samsung Defend the Technology
What do Panasonic, LG and Samsung think about the notion that plasma flat-panel TVs are on their way out? Gary at HD Guru went to the source to find out. More » -
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Panasonic 103-Inch HDTV Reduced to a Mere $50,000
The $70,000 Panasonic 103-inch TH-103PF10UK Plasma has been slashed to a price we can all afford: $50,000. See? The recession is your friend. [Pana] More » -
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Shinoda's Curvy 145" Display is 1mm Thick, Does 720p
Last time we saw one of Shinoda's ever-growing 1mm-thick flexible displays, its squat figure and sorry 960x360 resolution weren't exactly blowing minds. But this version—essentially two of the prior models, stacked—does HD. Yes. More » -
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Panasonic's 50” TCP50G10 Plasma Reviewed (Verdict: Kills Most Of The HDTVs On The Market)
The guys at HD Guru got a chance to kick the tires on one of Panasonic's latest plasmas, the TCP50G10, and came away feeling that it was one of the best HDTVs on the market. -
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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 » -
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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] -
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Pioneer's Kuro Plasma, the World's Greatest TV, Dies in May
Pioneer will end the Kuro plasma's storied life in May with a final run of 2,500 50-inch models (RP-500A and KRP-500M) and 500 60-inchers. These are sure to be super-pricey nerd collector's items. [CrunchGear] -
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Bang & Olufsen's 4-103 BeoVision Plasma Is Huge and Self Calibrating
At over $135,000, Bang & Olufsen's BeoVision 103-inch plasma set costs nearly triple Panasonic's 103-inch baby or just as much as the 150-inch plasma champion of the world. Why? More » -
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Sexiest Plasma (Still) Alive: Panasonic Z1 Priced at $6000
HDGuru just caught wind that the 1-inch-thick 54" Z1 plasma from Panasonic (TC-P54Z1) will cost a hefty $6000 when it arrives this June.
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Comment by Pritesh Patel: Don't you mean 240Hz instead of 24Hz? would really suck if it was 24Hz lol. 8 Responses | Other threads
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Flame War: Plasma or LCD?
Which flat panel technology is the best? LCD or plasma? Get mean, get personal, because you can't be banned for anything you say in this thread. And anecdotes are as valid as scientific study. -
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LG Might Be Ready To Give Up on Plasma TVs Altogether
According to Korean outlet 47News, an LG VP has indicated that the company, barring any drastic change in sales or costs, might just stop producing plasma TVs. UPDATE: More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Digitallysick: LG makes horrible quality cell phones, so no way i would ever buy any expensive products with an LG label 5 Responses | Other threads
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Giant TVs
103-Inch Panasonic TV Morphs Into a Giant, Multitouch Table Hockey Game
Making use of a 103-inch Panasonic Plasma and a multitouch-capable overlay from U-Touch, British software developers UI Centric put together this awesome-looking table hockey demo that puts all other 103-inch, touch-based table games to shame.
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Comment by Finstern: the framerate looks god awful at higher speeds 2 Responses | Other threads
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By Mark WilsonComment by LastAndLeast: I have my doubts that the future of TV is video glasses. 6 Responses | Other threads
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pioneer
Pioneer Officially Quits Making TVs
The rumors were true: Pioneer is quitting the TV business, and will "withdraw completely" from displays by March 2010. So you've got a little bit of time to pick up a killer plasma. [NYT] -
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Vizio Drops Out of Plasma TVs
In what may well be related incidents, Vizio has joined Pioneer in backing out of the plasma business.
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Comment by Pootie Tang: My NEXT TV will likely be a 73" LCD. But just 3 months ago I bought a 50" Samsung... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Pioneer Exits TV Business, No More Sweet Plasmas
Our favorite plasma maker and TV tech innovator is exiting the TV business for good, says HD Guru.
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Sears: Plasma TVs Have to Be Recharged Every 5 Years, So Buy Our Pricey Warranty
Anthony successfully navigated the obstacle course of buying an HDTV—turning down bogus pricey add-ons. But then Sears called him at home, imploring him to buy a warranty because plasma TVs need to be recharged. WTF? More » -
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How To Repair Your Plasma TV With a Baseball Bat (NSFW)
That rumor that Australian toilets flush the other way isn't true, so lets start a new one: In Australia, you can fix things by beating them. See you in my children, new trivia meme! More » -
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Seen at CES: Panasonic's Wall of HDTVs is the Most Beautiful
There are plenty of HDTV walls at CES, but the most beautiful, by far, is Panasonic's staggered arrangement of TVs ranging from the monster 150-inch plasma to its offspring of lesser size. Gorgeous.
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By Brian LamComment by YujiDude: Have you turned any of them off yet? Inquiring minds want to know! 3 Responses | Other threads
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Panasonic 3DHD: Decent 3D Video That's As Impractical As Any 3D Ever
After the press conference blitz of today, I snuck off to Panasonic's booth (still under construction) to check out their 3DHD technology—a 3D plasma screen that runs in true 1080p. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Tom Jun: why are they purple? .. thats like the least favored color in the wheel.. 5 Responses | Other threads
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tvs
Panasonic TC-P54Z1 Viera Plasma: 54 Inches Across, 1 Inch Deep
Here's what we know: The latest Panasonic Viera is a 54-inch plasma with wireless connectivity that's just 1-inch deep. It features a set top box sends 1080P inputs to the television. More » -
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The Case For Small TVs
Common thought is to get a big TV. Hell, I want two. But instead, I put a 23-inch set in my livingroom for two months to see what it would be like.
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Lightning Review: ZVOX 550 Speaker System and Flat Panel Stand
The gadget: The ZVOX 550, the only speaker system we've ever seen designed to hold a 50" flat panel TV while packing a 60W amp, 5.25" sub, and five 2" speakers in one frame.
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By Mark WilsonComment by nat lyon: It looks really flimsy. Worse- the black plastic look is old, tired, and very cheap looking. Would be... 3 Responses | Other threads
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qotd
LCD, Plasma or DLP: What Kind of HDTV Do You Own?
When it comes to buying an HDTV, you really have three choices: LCD, Plasma and DLP. Each version has pluses and minuses, so my question is: which one(s) did you choose? More » -
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Cheap HDTV Battlemodo: The Best Sets Under $900
With so much financial strife, it sounds insane to splurge on an HDTV now. Good thing there are 40" or bigger sets to be had for under $900. But which ones don't suck? -
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Good Bye 103-inch Panasonic, Good Bye
Oh boy, this is sad. I hate goodbyes. The Gizmodo Gallery is over, and they just came to pick up the Panasonic 103-inch. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by tkohrs2002: a: how did u get that in b: who carried it c: what type of security system did u have( did... 11 Responses | Other threads
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home theater
The Best HDTVs You Can Buy In Every Category
It's remarkably hard to buy a TV. Yearly updates skew identifiable model numbers, so even finding reviews on the product spam is tough. Luckily, HD Guru named names of their favorite TVs available now.
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By Mark WilsonComment by Glare: 426" TV?! I WANT NAW!! "if you want to spend about $1,200 buck on a 426" LCD, you know that the... 8 Responses | Other threads
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At Giz Gallery: We're Setting Up Right Now
Chris Mascari and I landed in NY this morning and we're starting to set up the gallery space. The 103 inch plasma just arrived. I am thankful it is on wheels. It plugs in, and we have power, thanks to Seth Herr who donated his time and skills towards creating a direct power line for our fund raiser's HDTV, the first of three readers who jumped to volunteer for the cause. As we set up, there's nothing that exciting going on, just a couple of nerds moving around boxes and furniture, but the Justin.TV stream is below.
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By Brian LamComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Sweet, a live stream. Hrmmmm, maybe I should go live. Is it hard? 6 Responses | Other threads
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At Giz Gallery: 103-Inch Plasma
The big piece, out of 30+ devices, in our show is supposed to be a 103-inch Plasma from Panasonic, which we weren't sure would fit in the door. We found out it DOES fit, only a few days ago, but lo, we also found out that we are in deep doo doo when it comes to powering this 1500 watt monster. To even turn it on, we'll need the help of an electrician in NYC who can run a dedicated power cable for us. Here's where I beg for your help. Update:Not one but THREE Giz readers emailed to volunteer. They are heroes, and they have my thanks. The kids getting Toys from Toys for Tots also thank them. More »
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dealzmodo
Hot TV Deals You Don't Have to Wait Till Black Friday To Score
Our friend Gary Merson at HD Guru has compiled a list of super great prices on top-branded HDTVs, like a Samsung 40" Series 5 1080p LCD at Circuit City for $800, a Sharp 46" 1080p for around $900 at Best Buy, and a 50" Panasonic 720p plasma for $988 at Sixth Avenue Electronics. If you want to spend more than a $1000 on a bigger, better, TV, check out Gary's full list of today's deals, and don't forget to check out yesterday's deals too. [HD Guru] -
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Mitsubishi LaserVue vs. Pioneer Kuro Plasma: The High-End Throwdown
The dudes over at The Tech Lounge sat down for a real-world—not canned—comparison of Mitsubishi's cutting-edge, 65-inch LaserVue HDTV with the current reigning champ, Pioneer's 60-inch Kuro plasma set. Does Mitsubishi's fancy new tech really make for a better high-def experience? The tests show, at the very least, that the LaserVue can certainly hold its own against maybe the best HDTV in the world: "You're not going to find a set that is capable of displaying colors quite like this one." More » -
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Panasonic Planning Blu-ray DVRs, Eco Plasma, Super Flat TVs for US
It's not official, but the word from our friend HD Guru Gary Merson is that Panasonic has a lot of cool hardware coming to America next year. The biggest news is that there will be Blu-ray decks that actually record HD video onto shareable BDs, something we hear about from Japan, but haven't seen in these parts. On the plasma front, Panny is working on NeoPDP 1080p plasma that would cut power demands by 50%, making them even more efficient than LCD. This efficient panel, says Merson, will be made in sizes all the way up to our beloved 103". And in another direction, Panasonic will be joining the coalition of the slimming, releasing plasmas under 1-inch thick. And now... we wait. [HDGuru] -
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Drop-Down, Rotating 103-Inch Plasma Screen Video is Pure, Glorious Gadget Porn
I can't decide if it's the subtle piano playing in the background or the slow, seductive movement of this 500-lb., 103-inch plasma that's got me all hot and bothered today. I guess I could care less either way, because this dancing television is all sorts of wonderfulness. And it's practical too, as the 180-degree rotation makes any room in the crib the best seat in the house. [Ballerhouse]
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