Display Development Adds In-Wall Projection

Greg Tarr On Aug 22 2012 - 3:48pm

Batavia, N.Y. – Custom video display systems manufacturer Display Development, based here, will travel to CEDIA Expo in Indianapolis, Sept. 6-8, to introduce two in-wall high-definition projection systems to its growing product assortment.

 

LG Launches 84-inch 4K LCD TV In Korea

Greg Tarr On Aug 22 2012 - 11:06am

Seoul, South Korea – LG Electronics made good on one of its new TV technology promises from January CES by officially putting its 84-inch “Ultra Definition (UD)” 3D LCD TV on sale in the Korean Market Wednesday.

Sensio, Hisense Ink 3DTV Tech Agreement

Greg Tarr On Aug 22 2012 - 10:20am

Montreal, Canada — Sensio Technologies said Wednesday that it has reached an agreement with Chinese TV manufacturer Hisense Electric Co. (HEC) to integrate Sensio Hi-Fi 3D and Sensio S2D Switch technologies in Hisense 3DTVs.

The agreement covers every market in the world.

Sensio Hi-Fi 3D is a frame-compatible technology for high-fidelity stereoscopic signal processing easily integrated into display products.

Epson Enhances ImageWay VAR Program

Greg Tarr On Aug 20 2012 - 10:53am

Dallas – Epson America said Monday it has enhanced its ImageWay Partner Program, which provides professional-level business equipment to small- to medium-sized businesses by including access to the full range of Epson imaging solutions.

 

Equipment added to the program includes business projectors, business printers and document scanners.

 

Stream TV Signs Hisense For Ultra-D TV

Greg Tarr On Aug 15 2012 - 3:30pm

Philadelphia –  Glasses-free 3DTV technology developer Stream TV Networks said Wednesday it has teamed up with Chinese TV manufacturing giant Hisense to produce a range of televisions and other products featuring using its Ultra-D (3D without glasses) technology.

The first product to market will be a 42-inch 1080p auto-stereoscopic 3D display, with plans for additional Ultra-D-enabled 3D smart TVs, tablets and smartphones to follow. No pricing was available.

IHS: Vizio Retakes Q1 LCD TV Unit Share Lead

By Greg Tarr On Jul 2 2012 - 4:01am

IRVINE, CALIF. — Vizio reclaimed the No. 1 brand share position for U.S. LCD TV shipments during the first quarter of 2012, based on research from IHS/iSuppli.

According to the IHS numbers, the Southern California TV supplier tallied 18.5 percent share of U.S. LCD TV unit volume in the period, up 3.5 percent from the prior quarter on sales of 1.21 million units. This beat out the previous No. 1, Samsung, which dropped 5.3 percent from the previous quarter to No. 2, with 17.6 percent share on shipments of 1.15 million units in the period.

IHS: Average TV Prices Rose In The Second Quarter

By Greg Tarr On Aug 6 2012 - 4:01am

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. — Secondquarter sales of advanced features and larger screen sizes helped average retail prices on U.S. flat-panel televisions climb to the highest level in two and a half years, according to a new study released by IHS iSuppli.

The market research firm’s “U.S. TV Price and Specifications Market Tracker Report” showed pricing for U.S. flatpanel televisions reached $1,224 during the second quarter, up 3 percent from $1,190 the previous quarter, and 9 percent from $1,124 in the same period a year ago.

Toshiba 2012 TVs Ship At Value PricesToshiba 2012 TVs Ship At Value Prices

By Greg Tarr On Aug 6 2012 - 4:01am

IRVINE, CALIF. – Toshiba has started delivering a range of TV models in its 2012 line, all of which offer new cosmetic styling and value price points for their respective classes.

All models this year have been designed to present “a family look” in styling, deliver strong picture and sound quality, and present consumers with good value for the price, the company said.

The 2012 cosmetic is called the Aero Design and stresses a minimalist bezel look, thin depth, a wing bottom accent and pedestal stand.

Samsung Unveils 75" Flagship LCD TV

By Greg Tarr On Aug 6 2012 - 4:01am

NEW YORK – Samsung recently used a sponsorship of SpaceFest at the Intrepid Air & Space Museum celebrating the newly-arrived Space Shuttle Enterprise, to unveil the flagship of its high-end LEDedge- lit LCD TV series – the 75-inch ES9000.

By On Jul 24 2012 - 12:08pm

Vizio Co-Star Stream Player Open For Pre-Orders

The unit will be sold exclusively on Vizio.com and free shipping is available for a limited time, the company said. The Co-Star turns any HDTV into a smart TV and features 1080p and 3D support; and enables users to access full screen web browsing with Adobe Flash Player and HTML 5, as well as access to entertainment apps such as the OnLive Game Service, Netflix, YouTube and more. That is available without switching inputs or remotes thanks to the universal touchpad remote with keyboard, Vizio said. The Co-Star is said to be the first stream player to offer video games on demand.