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LG Will Ship Google TVs on May 21st
Mon May 07, 2012 at 12:00 PM ETTags: LG, Passive 3D, Cinema 3D, Google TV (all tags)
The Cinema 3D LED LCD sets will be available at 47 and 55 inches.
A pair of passive 3D sets are coming from LG this month, including LED backlighting, 120Hz refresh rates and a network connection so you can enjoy all your online content. They also pack Google TV, along with a full QWERTY keyboard.
Google TV, as a platform, hasn't been breaking down the barriers that folks seemed to think it would when it was first announced. It's a much better setup after recent updates, but that initial reputation has been hard to overcome.
LG's new Google TVs come it at $1,699 for the 47" version and $2,299 for the 55". Of course, you'll find them $100 and $200 cheaper respectively on Amazon.
Source: Home Media Magazine
LG Will Ship Google TVs on May 21st
Mon May 07, 2012 at 12:00 PM ETTags: LG, Passive 3D, Cinema 3D, Google TV (all tags)
The Cinema 3D LED LCD sets will be available at 47 and 55 inches.
A pair of passive 3D sets are coming from LG this month, including LED backlighting, 120Hz refresh rates and a network connection so you can enjoy all your online content. They also pack Google TV, along with a full QWERTY keyboard.
Google TV, as a platform, hasn't been breaking down the barriers that folks seemed to think it would when it was first announced. It's a much better setup after recent updates, but that initial reputation has been hard to overcome.
LG's new Google TVs come it at $1,699 for the 47" version and $2,299 for the 55". Of course, you'll find them $100 and $200 cheaper respectively on Amazon.
Source: Home Media Magazine
Panasonic Details 2012 HDTVs - High-End Plasma and LED out in April and May
Mon Mar 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Panasonic, HDTVs, 3D TVs, Passive 3D (all tags)
You'll have to wait a bit for the high-end stuff, but the rest of Panasonic's sets are out this month.
Panasonic has plenty of HDTVs hitting the market this year, including the UT50 and XT50 plasmas as well as the E50 LED model which are all out this month. The ST50 and E50 offer a 1080p resolution and access to Viera Connect. All of the new sets can show you a 3D picture, but the XT50 does it in 720p.
The ST50, which is available now in 50" and 55" sizes with a new 60" model launching this month. The ST50 line offers the full package, including built-in Wi-Fi, Viera Connect, a 1080p resolution and 3D capabilities. There are a few features to improve the picture in there too, including the Infinite Black Pro panel, 2500 Focused Field Drive and fast switching phosphors. If you want to go even bigger with it, you'll be able to get a 65" model in April.
The ET5 series is a big move for Panasonic. It's the first polarized 3D TV the company is putting out and the 47" and 55" inch versions are available this month. You'll have to wait until April for the 42" model.
Source: Biz Journals
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LG is Bringing a Google TV Infused Set to CES
Tue Jan 10, 2012 at 02:00 PM ETTags: LG, Google TV, 3D TVs, Passive 3D (all tags)
It includes the LG Magic Remote and packs Cinema 3D with 2D to 3D conversion.
Google TV adoption by manufacturers is picking up significantly in 2012. One by one, new devices have been announced and the platform looks like it might be on the way to making the impact it was expected to at launch.
LG is the latest to jump on the Google TV train with two models of Google TV sets being revealed next week at CES. It offers LG's passive Cinema 3D and 2D to 3D conversion and almost certainly includes a few pairs of glasses. You'll also find the motion control Magic Remote that includes a full QWERTY keyboard. LG specifies QWERTY which seems a bit silly. What TV maker is going to create a Dvorak remote?
There are a few mysteries as to the size of the televisions though the model in the promotional picture looks to be around 40". The other big mystery is what kind of hardware the LG Google TV will be packing. It might be too early to expect the recently adopted Marvell processor, but if the deal has been in the works for a while we might indeed see the quicker chip inside LG's TV.
Source: LG
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LG Intros New 3D Glasses for 2012
Thu Dec 29, 2011 at 01:00 PM ETTags: LG, 3D Glasses, Passive 3D (all tags)
Among the new designs is a pair of clip-on lenses and one designer frame.
LG has announced a few new styles of 3D glasses for 2012 and each brings something a little different to the mix.
The F310 is a more standard pair of passive 3D glasses but with an added curve to better match the wearer's face. It's also 20 percent lighter than last year's model, putting it at just 13.5 grams.
LG's F360 boasts a half-rim frame thanks to designer Alain Mikli. Like the 310 model, these are curved for better vision and comfort.
One boon for glasses-wearers is the F320, a set of clip-on lenses that turn your regular glasses into 3D glasses. It's a really nice new product and will - assuming the price is right - almost certainly sell to those watching 3D movies in theaters and not just home theater buffs.
Source: Engadget
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Vizio's Passive 3D TVs are Available Now
Thu Nov 17, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: 3D TVs, Vizio, Passive 3D (all tags)
They're LED edge lit and Wi-Fi enabled, but the big attraction is the passive 3D technology.
One of the things people have been crying out for since 3D televisions hit the market is the use of passive technology. They want to use the same glasses they use in theaters and they don't want to have to shell out for expensive glasses that need batteries or charging. At least, that goes for mainstream consumers who don't mind giving up a bit of resolution for their 3D set.
Vizio's M-Series brings passive to the masses, with sets ranging from 42 inches up to 55 inches, with a 65 inch TV due out in January of 2012. They offer LED edge lighting as well as built in Wi-Fi so you can stream from Netflix, Pandora, Vudu or whatever other online service you prefer.
The 42 inch model comes in at an MSRP of $1,039 and the 55 inch model runs $1,649 with the rest of the prices falling in between. Vizio's 65 inch set will cost $2,099 when it comes out in January 2012.
Source:Engadget
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LG's Flagship LW9800 is Available Now
Tue Sep 13, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: LG, Nano LED, Passive 3D (all tags)
The impressive new set is the first passive 3D TV to achieve THX certification.
It wasn't long ago that LG first announced what one representative called "the crown jewel of televisions." Now the 55LW9800 is available at a price of $3,799.
LG's new set is remarkably thin and features a bezel to match. As nice as the TV looks, it's the pictures on it that really matter, and THX certification, Nano LED technology and TruMotion 480Hz surely help to reassure that you're going to be getting some great images on the 9800.
The 9800 is packed with passive 3D technology which LG says is nearly cross talk free and thanks to 3D Light Boost you won't be losing color or brightness in your picture. The set using passive technology which means you won't have to deal with expensive glasses that use batteries or need to be recharged.
LG also added an expanded Smart TV suite into the 55 inch set. It has the usual set of apps all organized in a store that can be browsed with the Wii like Magic Motion remote.
Source: eCoustics
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80 Percent of People Pick Passive TVs, According to LG
Wed Jun 29, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: 3D TVs, LG, Passive 3D, 3D, Industry Trends (all tags)
The company's study shows a very strong preference towards passive technology.
According to a study arranged by LG and carried out by market research firm Morpace, there is an incredibly strong consumer slant towards passive 3D technology.
The test compared a few different sets from Sony and Samsung with a Cinema 3D passive television from LG. The results favored LG's set strongly. Around 80 percent of respondents chose the LG over either the Samsung or Sony.
"We developed LG Cinema 3D to solve the problems consumers were experiencing with active 3D and to provide the best 3D experience in the home," says LG CEO Wayne Park. "With its outstanding picture quality, affordability, and easy-to-use and share glasses, it's no surprise that LG Cinema 3D technology is preferred by four out of five of consumers."
You can check out the full test at LG's site. Keep in mind, LG organized the test and picked the TVs used for it, so things may not be all that they seem.
Source: TWICE
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LG Unveils New Passive 3D Televisions
Fri Jun 17, 2011 at 09:00 AM ETTags: LG, Passive 3D (all tags)
They also boast HD recording, which means that, sadly, we probably won't be seeing them in the U.S.
Alright, so it's apparently official - every manufacturer using passive tech and polarized glasses is going to be calling their version of the tech something along the lines of "Cinema 3D." Not the best name, but people don't seem to dig the word "passive" so that's what we get.
LG has revealed a few new Cinema 3D sets for those that don't want to have to shell out for expensive glasses and deal with charging batteries. They range in size from 32 inches on up to 47 inches, so they'll fit nicely in the living room or in smaller rooms.
The big downside to the new LW5700 sets is that it doesn't seem like something that's going to come stateside. They support USB hard drive recording, which tends to be something specific to sets released in Japan. LG could surprise us, of course, or simply disable the functionality for the U.S. versions.
Source: Engadget
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Vizio Prices Its Passive 3D TVs
Tue Mar 29, 2011 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Vizio, 3D TVs, Passive 3D, High-Def Retailing, Industry Trends (all tags)
They come in at surprisingly low prices, with even the 47 inch model at under $1,000.
When 3D televisions first hit the market and people complained about the cost of active shutter glasses, companies said that the alternative - televisions that use the same glasses we wear in theaters - would be too expensive. Vizio busts that myth with its new line of Cinema 3D TVs.
The cheapest of the new 3D sets may actually ship for less than $500. Vizio's 32 inch model has an MSRP of $549, which could easily turn into a shelf price of $499. Those "3D TVs are too expensive" excuses are out the window.
All of Vizio's new 3D sets come have Wi-Fi connectivity built right in so you can access Netflix, Vudu, Hulu Plus and more. They boast a trio of HDMI inputs, a two sided remote with a QWERTY keyboard on back and two pairs of 3D glasses.
Vizio hasn't announced a release date yet.
Source: Engadget
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