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Video Systems - Flat Panel LCD and Plasma Screens
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| Article Title | Author | Company | eMag Issue | Article Synopsis |
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| Laser Phosphor Display Screens | Len Calderone for | HomeToys | Dec 2012 |
LPD walls are larger than the largest LCD screens, far brighter than projection screens, and far more detailed than LED displays. LPD displays have no bezels, allowing the image to extend to the edge of the glass, resulting in displays that can be lined up in stacks or rows to form a single image, as large as desired. |
| Eighth Annual Flat Panel Shootout | Mark Anderson | hometoys.com | Jun 2012 |
The three highest end plasmas and LCD’s (in the opinion of Value Electronics) encompassing 55 to 65-inch displays from Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sony, and Sharp’s new Elite were assembled in a darkened room and calibrated by a team of experts (using professional tools) over the course of 3 days. The calibrated displays were then judged by both consumers and experts. |
| QDEF - A Stepping Stone or Alternative to OLED? | Jeff Yurek | Nanosys Inc | Apr 2012 |
A new LCD backlighting technology from material science company, Nanosys Inc, delivers the promises of OLED displays at LCD prices. |
| Is Your TV Smarter than a 5th Grader? | Len Calderone | Feb 2012 |
3-D did not take off as the industry thought that it would, so the manufacturers are putting emphasis in developing a Smart TV, which has been on the back-burner for years. The concept is to make it easy to surf the Web, check the weather and locate news pages, as well as using other apps, all while watching TV. | |
| Divergence of Content and Display Technology | Mark Anderson | HomeToys.com | Feb 2012 |
Current and emerging TV technologies have the capability to display a color gamut far beyond that available in consumer content. Movie studios are not delivering better content that takes advantage of these new technologies and the world seems to be rushing headlong towards lower quality streaming as the preferred deliver method. Surely there’s something wrong with this picture? |
| OLED Televisions, Myth or Reality? | Len Calderone | Oct 2011 |
OLED is a “green” technology. An OLED TV will not use any electricity when turned off, contrary to LCD, which has power to the backlight at all times. When viewing action scenes, the images will not blur because of OLED’s faster response time.
OLED TVs will look like a picture hanging on the wall since it is so thin, rather than sticking out because of a heavy duty wall mount. In fact, you might be able to roll it up when it’s not in use and it can be stored out of sight, until the next viewing. You can even roll it up and place it in a tube, and take it with you on vacation or a business trip. |
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| TV - Q&A | linkuscorp.com | Mar 2009 |
What is the difference between 1080p and 1080i displays? The difference is how the source conveys the information to the display. Interlaced: 1080i sources get transferred on the screen sequentially. The odd-numbered lines of resolution appear on your screen first, followed by the even-numbered lines all within 1/30 of a second. Progressive: 1080p sources get transferred with all lines of resolution simultaneously, which makes for a smoother, cleaner image, especially with sports and other motion-intensive content. The right technology for you is dependant on the content you watch. The majority of HD content via satellite and cable will be available in 720p & 1080i. Your Blu-ray or HD DVDs will be available in 1080p with the appropriate player. | |
| Outdoor TV - Joe Pantel - Pantel Corp. | Joe Pantel | Pantel Corp. | Jun 2008 |
Outdoor entertaining is becoming increasingly popular, and many people don’t yet realize there are TVs being designed exclusively for outdoor use. |
| Chris Chinnock - 3D Television | Chris Chinnock | DisplaySearch | Apr 2008 |
There has been a groundswell of activity lately with a lot of excitement generated at CES this year regarding new products and the rapidly maturing 3D TV industry. |
| A Clearer Picture of the HDTV Market | Ross Young | DisplaySearch | Dec 2007 |
HDTV Industry Challenges, Opportunities & Outlook Addressed at DisplaySearch’s 5th Annual HDTV Conference Last Month |
| Integrating MCE with Video Displays | Scott Varner | Niveus Media | Aug 2007 |
The big difference between the data signal produced by a computer graphics card and the video signal that most TVs are configured to accept has to do with overscan. |
| Digital Spectrum MF-8104 Premium Picture Frame | Brandon Hetherington | HomeToys | Jun 2007 |
The Digital Picture Frame is a great addition to any home or office and The MemoryFrame Premium with its 10.4” LCD Screen and interchangeable frame will be a hit in any household. The clear picture and ease of use will allow all levels of user to get enjoyment from there digital pictures. |
| NuVision 47LCM1 Deep Black 1080p LCD HDTV Monitor | Brandon Hetherington | HomeToys | Apr 2007 |
Being a sports fanatic my first test would be an NBA game in HDTV. NuVision Monitors display HDTV in 1080p, and the industries brightest panel provides a clear, bright and crisp picture superior to any others I have seen. With the fast NBA action no noticeable artifacts could be seen. |
| Viewsonic VP2330WB 23" Wide Screen LCD | Luke Hetherington | Apr 2006 |
Opening two programs side by side is possible with the VP23330WB. Having Photoshop open next to your 3d application makes texture painting a lot less tasking. Also using one side of the monitor for reference material is also a nice luxury. | |
| Viewsonic N4050w 40" LCD Display | Bob Hetherington | Viewsonic | Feb 2006 |
I am impressed with the brightness of this display ... even in daylight ... and viewing at an angle does not degrade the experience at all. ViewSonic has been in the display business for many years and this unit reflects the quality of their business. |
| HDTV Untangled | NEC Solutions America | NEC Solutions America | Feb 2006 |
Put simply, HDTV is high definition TV. Self-explaining acronyms aside, HDTV displays signals that are much higher in resolution than what has been broadcast since the dawn of television itself. The improvement is immediately clear: greater detail and more realistic images. |
| Setting up your Plasma | NEC Solutions America | NEC Solutions America | Dec 2005 |
Plasmas offer a wide viewing angle (160°) allowing for a greater viewing audience with no degradation of picture quality. |
| Choosing Your Plasma TV | Andrew Ghigo | Practical Home Theater Guide | Dec 2005 |
Are you planning a Plasma TV purchase? Plasma televisions are among the most expensive big screen options. Hence, proper planning of your purchase is essential to enjoy the best results. Discover the features to look for when choosing your flat-panel Plasma display TV set in this Plasma Television Buying Guide. |
| What Should LCD Monitor Shoppers Look Forward To? | Christian Dias | Current Analysis | Oct 2005 |
At the end of the day, consumers want good products, they do not want to pay much for them, and they would prefer not to fill out forms and wait several weeks to get their savings back. |
| HDTV Gains Momentum Despite Obstacles | Chris Chinnock | Insight Media | Oct 2004 |
While future technologies offer even more features at more aggressive prices, the currently available, affordable technologies, coupled with the growing content, can make the 2004 holiday season a robust one for the HDTV industry. |
| Runco CinemaWall™ CW-42 | Bob Hetherington | Feb 2003 |
Once the unit was mounted and connected all we had to do was turn it on (have a DVD ready for this step) and WOW ... middle of the day ... bright sunny room ... amazingly bright and clear picture ... right out of the box. This is how new technology should work! | |
| Gateway Plasma TV | Cheryl Currid | Dec 2002 |
So as you start pondering technology “toys” to add to your holiday list, consider putting the Gateway Plasma TV at the top. You’ll get a great alternative work location, and your family will enjoy the best game station, TV and DVD room. The only problem I’ve found is that everybody wants to use it at the same time. |
