Ted Best Rated Tv: December 2010

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Toshiba Regza GL1: 3D TV – On Sale In Japan

Back in October, we reported on the Toshiba Regza GL1, bringing you the price and sizes of the TVs. Now we are letting you know that the 12” GL1 is going on sale from tomorrow, but unfortunately only in Japan.

Toshiba’s new TVs defeat the common aggravation of 3D televisions, the glasses that you have to wear to experience the 3D imaging. Toshiba’s new models have done what many companies are trying to do by developing a TV with no need for the goofy spectacles.

By providing a glasses free solution, Toshiba are now revolutionizing the market. We have heard reports that the 12” model has a resolution of 466 x 350 and retails for $1,431. There is another model, with a larger screen but this is expected to be double the cost.

The 20” model goes on sale on December 25th. We know that the larger model will come with a 550:1 contrast and a screen resolution of 720p. So what will be happening with Toshiba next? Hopefully they have plans for a bigger, better version of these great televisions. You can read more about this over at Engadget.com and also at gizmosync.com.

When these televisions hit the U.S. they could really take off and become market leaders. You have to wonder how Toshiba’s competitors will react to this. Another thing to consider is that CES is just around the corner and normally has a few televisions being released.

What do you think of these new TV’s? When they hit all of the other markets will you be getting one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Apple TV Software Update 4.1.1 – Problems Being Fixed

The second-generation Apple TV is undoubtedly an impressive piece of kit, however there have been a few teething issues since its release in September, according to AppleInsider a software update will be released to fix some of the known problems.

If your Apple TV is up-to-date you will be running iOS 4.1, the next update will bring Apple TV to iOS 4.1.1 and will apparently fix an issue which causes some HDTVs to display at 480p, also if TV shows or movies are unnecessarily re-downloaded you will be glad to hear that Apple will be fixing this problem as well. We have embedded a picture showing these iOS 4.1.1 plan below, or you can check out this link.

I searched Apple’s support forums for fixes and found that a lot of people are currently experiencing the 480p downscale problem here, having looked through all the pages I cannot see a definitive fix, therefore it seems as if it is a fault with Apple TV’s firmware and not a problem with HDTVs and HDMI cables.

At the moment Apple are staying quiet about when this update will arrive, therefore we will have to keep you posted as we find out more, in the mean time we would love to get some feedback from you, therefore feel free use the comments section below to let us know what you would like to see fixed when iOS 4.1.1 for Apple TV arrives.

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Apple iPhone Software update version 1.0.2: has it fixed your hacks or bugs

Apple software update 1.1 fixes MacBook keyboard problems

Apple 27-inch iMac Screen Flicker Problems: Now Fixed?

Apple iPhone 3G 2.0.2 software update not fixing problems

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Sony PS3 Infographic: Better Than Apple TV, Xbox 360, Wii, Roku, Boxee?

Sony today provided “some clarity in a very confusing market on what’s available on each ‘box” by releasing an infographic. The interactive image tries to prove it is the best system to purchase in a selected range that includes the Apple TV, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Roku, and Boxee.

The graphic shows images of all devices named above, along with a list of 14 compiled features that come with each device. When your mouse hovers over one of the available ‘boxes,’ the features it has are highlighted. Alternatively, if you hover over a feature, for instance “Video Games,” only the devices that can play video games would be highlighted.

As you probably guessed, the Sony PlayStation 3 supports all of the features it lists. This includes Hulu, 3D, Blu-Ray, Free Online Multiplayer, and so on and so forth.

The reason behind this graphic is not entirely clear. One would think that Sony are putting out a relatively large push in marketing the console over the holiday season, and the new recruit — the PlayStation Move. But truth be told, the Move is not selling as well as Kinect, and according to reports, the PS3 is third, behind the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii in console sales respectively.

The real message Sony are trying to deliver is diversity. They clearly have a lot of wanted features on their console, and intend to point it out, just in case consumers were unaware of what a PS3 console could actually do.

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Which Console Will Win The 2007 Holiday Sales, Nintendo Wii, Sony PlayStation 3 Or Microsoft Xbox 360?

Videogames and Vacation: Nintendo, Sony Corp and Apple

Dominate Video Game Scene: Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii or Xbox 360

Own an Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii: Do I buy a Sony PS3 for Blu-ray

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Panasonic VIERA TH-L42G3 HDTV: Specs and SDXC Record

Panasonic have announced a pre-Christmas gem today by unveiling the TH-L42G3 VIERA television. Its unquie selling point is that it allows you to record content in full HD resolution using SD, SDHC and SDXC cards.

SDHC cards can only record up to 32GB, whereas SDXC cards can take up to 64GB, but Panasonic say that the 64GB SDXC card can store around 5 hours of full HD digital television content (24 Mbps). Users also have the option to record via external HDD that slots in an available USB port.

Specs of this new Panasonic VIERA TH-L42G3 HDTV include that of a IPSa panel and LED backlight, HDMI (two ports), VIERA link, DLNA support, Ehternet support and video-on-demand connectivity.

For those of you wanting to get your hands (and eyes) on one of these, Panasonic say that they will start selling the TV on Februray 18 at $1,800. But for users outside of Japan, there is a little problem.

Panasonic only intend to sell the VIERA TH-L42G3 HDTV in Japan, with no information on a release in North America or Europe as of yet.

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Panasonic TC-P65S1 VIERA HDTV: Main Specs and Features

Panasonic VIERA 50? 1080p Plasma HDTV: Best Buy Ad

Panasonic Viera PZ81: First with Freesat HD

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Vizio XVT3D650SV: 65-Inch LED LCD HDTV with Passive 3D – Specs

If you are looking for a new TV then this may be the one you are looking for. It’s a 65” LED-lit LCD HDTV. This is going to be the new flagship HDTV for Vizio. It has a huge screen and we can only imagine what 3D would be like on it.

According to Will Greenwald of PCMag, it doesn’t only have 3D, there is more to this TV than that; it has built in WiFi, which will allow you to access the Internet apps used by Vizio. There’s a variety of different apps, to name a few; YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora and Netflix.

Perhaps one of the coolest features that this TV has, is the remote control; it has a full QWERTY keyboard that slides out. It doesn’t stop there! It connects to your TV using Bluetooth. The other accessories that it comes with are the glasses, it comes with 4 pairs, 2 of which are designed to be used with prescription spectacles.

The specs of the TV include: a 65” screen, 64.5” is viewable; a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1; a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 1920 x 1080. It also has a VGA connection, Ethernet connection, 5 HDMI ports with HDCP. These are just some of the specs, but you can see the full details over at Vizio’s official website.

If this is taking your fancy then you will need to have $3,499.99 burning a hole in your pocket, you can get the Vizio XVT3D650SV from Sam’s Club and Costco stores.

What do you think of this TV? Is it something that you would consider purchasing? Let us know in the comments below.

Ok Now I Am Really Confused – Led, Lcd Tv ?

The so-called “electonics” expert on the morning news program was going over big screen TVs (with super bowl coming up, etc etc) – and he showed a new LG that was what he refered to as “LED” (light emmitting diode I believe that stands for) – So the host said is that better or worse picture quality than Plasma – of course the general consensus is Plasma is not quite as good on pic quality, and has trouble with deep dark colors and Black color in particular. Fine… But then she said, “OK whats the difference between LED and LCD big screen TV’s ?” The expert guy says nothing, he said they are the same thing, its an “interchangeable term” for that type of TV. I had been told that the brand new technology just coming out lately on big TVs is the LED – and that LCDs (liquid crystal displays, which is what I have right now) are middle ground pic quality now. And I was told that LED was a different display type than LCD. Kept hearing that “the new LED tv’s are even better pic quality than the LCD’s”. So what is the situation, can a video expert please explain – are LED and LCD the same – that just does not make sense to me they are the same thing, it would seem that its a totally different principal and different technology in my mind. Thanks.

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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Led Tv Set: What Is The Difference Between 120hz And 240 Hz? Any Significant Picture Quality?

For example, I am looking at a Samsung 40? UN40B6000 and 46? UN46B6000 HDTV set. Both of them use 120hz frequency. But I noticed that there is another Samsung series that uses 240hz but the price is much greater than a 120hz set. What are the pluses and minus with using both? Should I wait until 240hz is standard with all LED tv sets?

Also can someone explain what does LED backlit LCD mean? Is this a true LED tv or just an LCD tv that has been modified or spruced up to act like an LED tv?
thanks.
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How Does Led Tv Compare Against Lcd And Plasma Tvs…?

…given the almost double the cost for LED TVs…is it VFM for an entertainment electronics…?

Sorry, I could not read the content fromt this page.

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What Is Difference Lcd 46″ Tv Vs. Led ? What Is The Difference ? Benefit In One Compare The Other?

I want to purchase an 46? TV Like Sony Because they have E-TV Guide Updated Free and Great quality BUT Samsung also sells good TV I’ve seen them selling LED
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE LED V.S. Comparing to LCD ? Both TV and going to be 46? or larger?
Thank you for replying

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What Led Lcd Tv Refresh Rate Removes Any “judder”?

I have an old school CRT tv. It’s old and I want to buy a new tv so that’s why I need your help.
Can you help me decide on a new Big Screen LED LCD TV? I hear that the newer models have a 240hz refresh rate. Previous LCD TV’s have refresh rates of 60hz & 120hz.
I need your expert advice before I drop some big time money on this Samsung 55? LED LCD TV.
Which LED LCD TV won’t give me any problems with the picture? The lower the refresh rate the more “Judder”. Will an LCD TV with 240hz have any Judder problems?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jkKtiknUFAj/p_30555B8000/Samsung-UN55B8000-LED-TV.html

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Are Plasma Tv’s Better That Led-lcd?

Plasma is much better than LCD, including LED. LED is not really LED – it simply means an LCD with LED backlighting. The purpose of the LED backlighting is to try to create a more uniform appearence similar to that of plasma. LCD typcially has struggled reproducing deep, dark blacks, creating a dark gray instead. LED is the attempt to fix this, and it has helped, but plasma is still better for the black and contrast.
Also, plasma does not have the motion blur you see on an LCD. Even wiht the new 120Hz and 240Hz models, the blur is still an issue. It has gotten better but it still occurs.
I sell both plasma and LCD for a living and have access to all major brands. I would buy a plasma any day of the week if I were considering this purchase.

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Led Projection Tv. The Screen Is Exposed To Direct Sunlight For 20 Minutes A Day. Can This Cause Any Damage?

Most RPTVs use a rigid acrylic plastic screen to keep the weight and cost to a minimum. Over the average lifetime of a typical RPTV the effect of direct sunlight exposure—primarily UV exposure—is fairly negligible. I have seen older RPTV screens that have incurred slight discoloration in the form of yellowing. Unprotected acrylic, not unlike many other optically transparent plastics, is vulnerable to the effects of UV exposure. To err on the safe side I recommend that you proceed as if the RPTV manufacturer is using an acrylic screen material that does not contain a UV inhibitor or equivalent protective coating.
If your residence is not equipped with UV-blocking windows and if you’re reluctant or unable to block the direct sunlight from your viewing environment during that approximate time of day then your best option is to apply a UV-blocking window film or use a transparent, UV, glare, and heat blocking window treatment, e.g. a transparent window shade. This would not only reduce any potential risk of degradation to your projection screen but would also provide other valuable benefits.
As a side note with respect to your viewing environment: in order to prevent veiling glare and maximize ambient contrast, especially when using a projection display, you should make every effort to eliminate all (or nearly all) light within your viewing environment when using a display. This is very important if or when image quality is a priority.
3M™ Prestige Series Window Filmhttp://www.3m.com/us/arch_construct/scpd…
Halcyon Shadeshttp://www.halcyonshades.com http://www.cpfilms.com/products.html
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Understanding Contrast Ratios in Video Display Devices http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_13…
NIST Flat Panel Display Laboratory
Tips for Buying FPD TVshttp://www.fpd.nist.gov/tips.html
The Contrast Ratio Game: Playing with Numbershttp://www.practical-home-theater-guide.…
The Truth About Inflated HDTV Contrast Ratioshttp://www.carltonbale.com/2007/01/the-t…
“Brightness” and “Contrast” Controls http://www.poynton.com/notes/brightness_…
Gamma FAQhttp://www.poynton.com/notes/colour_and_…
Frequently Asked Questions about Gammahttp://www.poynton.com/PDFs/GammaFAQ.pdf
“Gamma” and its Disguiseshttp://www.poynton.com/PDFs/SMPTE93_Gamm…
Charles Poynton, “High Definition Television and Desktop Computing”http://www.multimedia.edu.pl/mmLab/Multi…
What is Display Gamma?http://www.sencore.com/newsletter/June04…
The Whole Story behind Display Specifications and Human Visionhttp://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xbcr/inf…

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Lifespans Of Led And Lcd Tvs?

What are the lifespans of LED TVs and LCD TVs? I heard LED’s average 40,000 to 50,000 hours, and LCD’s average 60,000 to 80,000 hours. What are the real averages? Thanks!

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I’m On Best Buy, Which Tv Should I Get Plasma, Lcd, Or Led-lcd? Which Is Better? Are They All Hd?

LED LCD is the best they look amazing but will cost allot more
Yes all of them are HD but not all tvs will be full HD 1080
plasma starts at 42 inch so if you are getting lower than that u will have to get lcd or led lcd
also you shouldn’t get anything with 50hz because the image will look flicky
Good Luck

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