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Sony Details New 8K LCD and 4K OLED MASTER Series TVs[teaser]New flagship displays have been revealed.[/teaser] Sony has announced its 2019 MASTER Series TV lineup. The premium display collection will include the new Z9G 8K LCD TV and A9G 4K OLED TV. And outside of the MASTER Series, the company has also unveiled its new A8G 4K OLED TV and X950G LCD TV. "Continually innovating to exceed our customers' expectations is a core element of Sony's premium strategy," said Mike Fasulo, president and chief operating officer of Sony Electronics North America. "Our new MASTER Series TVs combine larger screen sizes, 4K and 8K resolution, and unique Sony image-enhancing technologies to create an extraordinary and highly immersive viewing experience." The Z9G 8K MASTER Series LCD TV will be available in 98" and 85" screen sizes. The display features an 8K LCD panel with Sony's Picture Processor X1 Ultimate and 8K X-Reality PRO, allowing the TV to upscale any content to near-8K quality. In addition, the set incorporates Sony's Backlight Master Drive feature with full-array local dimming and 8K X-tended Dynamic Range PRO. Likewise, the Z9G includes Acoustic Multi-Audio with four front-facing speakers. Finally, the TV supports Netflix Calibrated Mode, IMAX Enhanced, and Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos. The A9G 4K MASTER Series OLED TV will be available in 55", 65", and 75" screen sizes. The display features a 4K OLED panel with Sony’s Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, and Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR. Likewise, the panel offers Pixel Contrast Booster tech, enabling more color and contrast in bright areas. In addition, the TV uses Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology to create sound from the screen itself. Finally, the A9G supports Netflix Calibrated Mode, IMAX Enhanced, and Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos. The A8G BRAVIA OLED TV will be available in 55" and 65" screen sizes. The display features a 4K OLED panel with Sony’s 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme. Likewise, the TV uses Acoustic Surface Audio technology to create sound from the screen itself. Finally, the A8G supports IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Vision. The X950G LCD TV will be available in 55", 65", 75", and 85" screen sizes. The display features a 4K LCD panel with Sony's Picture Processor X1 Ultimate and a full-array local dimming backlight with X-tended Dynamic Range PRO. Likewise, the TV offers Acoustic Multi-Audio by sound positioning tweeters. Finally, the display supports Netflix Calibrated Mode, IMAX Enhanced, and Dolby Vision as well. In addition, all of the above display models will incorporate Sony's Android TV platform with access to many popular apps from Google Play like YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, and more. Likewise, the sets offer support for Google Assistant, and the Z9G Series, A9G Series, and X950G Series TVs will also be compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. Pricing and availability for Sony's new 2019 TV lineup will be announced in the spring. Source: SonyPosted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 05:15 PM PST by: -
Onkyo Debuts TX-SR493 & TX-SR393 AV Receivers[teaser]Two new receiver models have been announced.[/teaser] Onkyo has revealed the latest additions to its home theater lineup. The new 7.2-channel TX-SR494 AV Receiver and 5.2-channel TX-SR393 AV Receiver are both now on display at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. (Note: Images not yet available, above image is of the 2018 TX-SR383 model) The TX-SR494 is a 7.2-channel AV Receiver model rated for 160 W/Ch. The device offers support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with up to a 5.2.2 speaker configurations. Meanwhile, the TX-SR393 is a 5.2-channel AV Receiver model rated for 155 W/Ch. The unit offers support for up to a 3.2.2 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X setup. Likewise, both models also include Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X technology. These processes can create virtual surround and height effects without rear, ceiling, or up-firing speakers. In addition, both receivers feature a new DSP-based Vocal Enhancer to raise or lower vocal frequencies in content. Four HDMI inputs and one ARC-enabled output with 4K/60p, HDR (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, and BT.2020), and 4:4:4 color sub-sampling support are integrated as well. Under the hood, the receivers use a discrete high-current analog amplification system, a High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer, and large audio-grade capacitors. Finally, AccuEQ Room Acoustic Calibration and AccuReflex technology are included as well. The former allows the system to set sound pressure levels, EQ, and subwoofer crossover by detecting speakers, size, and distance. Meanwhile, the latter optimizes overhead effects from Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. The Onkyo 7.2-channel TX-SR494 AV Receiver ($479.99) and 5.2-channel TX-SR393 AV Receiver (349.99) will be available in February. Source: OnkyoPosted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 04:15 PM PST by: -
Samsung Announces 98" Q900 8K QLED TV Model[teaser]The company's 8K display will be available in more sizes this year.[/teaser] Samsung has announced plans to release a 98-inch version of its Q900 8K QLED TV. The display is currently available in the US in an 85-inch screen size ($15,000). In addition, the company now has new 65-inch ($5,000), 75-inch ($7,000), and 82-inch ($10,000) Q900 8K TV models available for pre-order through its website. "2019 is Samsung Electronics 50thanniversary, and for the last five decades, we've been committed to bringing meaningful innovations to consumers everywhere," said HS Kim, President and CEO of Consumer Electronics Division, Samsung Electronics. "In 2019, we're taking things to the next level, and leveraging our industry leadership to make our vision of Connected Living a reality." The Q900 features a native 7,680 x 4,320 resolution 8K panel, along with quantum dot tech and Direct Full Array Elite local dimming to provide DCI-P3 WCG support, 100% Color Volume, and superior contrast. In addition, the TV includes AI-powered 8K Upscaling technology and Samsung's 8K Quantum Processor to upscale lower resolution content from any source to near 8K quality. Likewise, the set supports HDR10 and HDR10+ playback with industry-leading 4,000 nit peak brightness capabilities in Dynamic Mode and around 2,000 nits in Movie Mode (on the 85-inch model). Meanwhile, the display also includes several lifestyle and smart features like support for Samsung's Ambient Mode, The One Invisible Connection cable, SmartThings, and the Universal Guide with an improved AI algorithm. Likewise, the Q900 includes Samsung's new AI Remote with Bixby for voice control, along with Amazon Echo and Google Home compatibility. Pricing and availability for the new 98-inch Q900 8K QLED TV have not been announced yet. Source: SamsungPosted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 02:35 PM PST by: -
TCL Reveals New 8-Series 8K HDR Roku TV with Quantum Contrast[teaser]The company has revealed its first 8K display.[/teaser] TCL has announced its latest Roku TV model. The upcoming 8-Series will feature 8K resolution and a QLED quantum dot panel with new Quantum Contrast backlight tech. "2018 was another great year for the TCL television business globally and especially for us here in North America," said Aaron Dew, Director of Product Development, TCL North America. "We're making TVs people love and according to NPD, TCL became a leader in Smart TV with number two market share in the USA. The growth in large screen was even more pronounced with TCL taking a top-3 position in the 55” and above category. As TCL continues to drive into increasingly larger screen sizes with the opening of the world’s most advanced Gen 11 panel production facility, the TCL team must ensure that we are delivering world-class products with the performance levels that our users truly want in their family room." TCL's 8-Series 8K Roku TVs will be available in the US later this year in screen sizes of 75" and above. The displays will incorporate powerful upscaling capabilities to enhance current 4K and full HD content. Likewise, the TVs will support the latest HDMI standards for future 8K-ready devices. In addition, the set will also implement Quantum Dot (QLED) technology to provide superior color space, color volume, and color brightness. And building upon the company's current Contrast Control Zone tech, the 8-Series will utilize TCL's new Quantum Contrast technology powered by mini-LEDs, offering even more dimming zones. Meanwhile, TCL has also announced that select 2019 TV models will feature an integrated high-performance far-field mic array for voice control as well. The array will include noise suppression and beam-forming noise localization tech and will be powered by the Roku Entertainment Assistant, allowing customers to control their TV and search for content through natural language. Exact pricing and availability for the TCL 8-Series 8K Roku TV have not been announced yet. Source: TCLPosted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 01:10 PM PST by: -
TCL Launches Pre-Orders for New 75" 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV[teaser]A larger version of the company's highly-rated TV is now available for pre-order.[/teaser] TCL has announced the addition of a 75-inch model to its 6-Series 4K HDR lineup. The new screen size joins the previously released 55-inch and 65-inch models (winner of our Editor's Choice award for Best Value TV of 2018). Pre-orders for the 75R615 are now available through Best Buy for an MSRP of $1,800. In addition, the display will expand to more retailers in the coming weeks. Order from Best Buy (Note: the Best Buy model does not include Voice Remote) The TCL 6-Series 4K HDR Roku TV features Dolby Vision and HDR10 support, along with the Roku OS smart TV platform. In addition, the set uses Contrast Control Zone Technology with 160 dimming zones on the new 75-inch model. Likewise, the panel uses NBP Photon technology with LED phosphors to provide Wide Color Gamut support. A new iPQ Engine is implemented as well to maximize coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut and provide accurate color settings right out of the box. An HDR Pro Gamma feature is also offered to maintain details in dark and bright scenes regardless of a room's lighting conditions. And beyond the new 75-inch model, TCL has also announced an upcoming Roku OS 9 software update for all TCL 5- and 6-Series TVs in North America. As part of the update, the displays will receive Spotify support, "Free" Genre Voice Search, and Dolby Vision compatibility for Xbox One X and Xbox One S consoles. Source: TCLPosted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 12:30 PM PST by: -
Hisense Details 2019 4K TV Lineup[teaser]The company's 2019 4K display collection has been revealed.[/teaser] To coincide with CES 2019, Hisense has announced several new 4K Ultra HD TV models. The upcoming collection includes the 120L10E and 100L10E Dual Color Laser TVs, the U9F Premium ULED TV, the H9F Premium ULED TV, the H8F Premium ULED TV, the R8F Roku ULED TV, the R7F Roku TV, and the R6F Roku TV. The 120L10E 120-inch Laser TV and the 100L10E 100-inch Laser TV short-throw projector systems both feature Dual Color tech with a red laser, blue laser, and a Phosphor Color filter, along with a TI DLP 4K UHD chip with TRP and XPR technology. Together, this allows the projectors to provide a 4K UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 and a wide color gamut. In addition, the systems offer 3,200 Lumens (typical) of brightness, HDR10 support, smart TV capabilities, an integrated TV tuner, 4 HDMI ports, and 2 USB ports. Likewise, the Laser TVs include a ALR/UST screen and built-in Harman Kardon speakers with a wireless subwoofer. The U9F Premium ULED TV will be available in a 75-inch model. The display features Quantum Dot tech with Wide Color Gamut support (>98% DCI-P3), full array local dimming with 1056 zones, and Dolby Vision and HDR10 support with 2200 nits peak brightness. In addition, the set includes a bezel-less design, a native 120Hz panel, Android TV integration, and a voice remote with built-in Google Assistant support, along with Amazon Alexa compatibility. The Hisense U9F will launch in June for an MSRP of $3,499.99. The H9F Premium ULED TV will be available in 55-inch and 65-inch models. The display features Quantum Dot tech with Wide Color Gamut support (>98% DCI-P3), full array local dimming with 132 zones, and Dolby Vision and HDR10 support with 1000 nits peak brightness. In addition, the set includes a bezel-less design, a native 120Hz panel, Android TV integration, and a voice remote with built-in Google Assistant support, along with Amazon Alexa compatibility. The Hisense H9F will launch in May for $699 (55") and $999.99 (65"). The H8F Premium ULED TV will be available in in 50-inch, 55-inch, and 65-inch models. The display features Wide Color Gamut support (>90% DCI-P3), full array local dimming with 64 zones, and Dolby Vision and HDR10 support with 700 nits peak brightness. In addition, the set includes a bezel-less design, a native 60Hz panel, and Android TV integration, along with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa compatibility. The Hisense H8F will launch in May with prices ranging from at $399.99 (50") to $749.99 (65"). The R8F Roku ULED TV will be the world's first ULED Roku TV. The display will be available in 55-inch and 65-inch models, and features Wide Color Gamut support and Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG support with 700 nits peak brightness. In addition, the set uses the Roku OS smart TV platform with access to 500,000+ Movies and TV episodes, along with a voice remote and support for Google Assistant devices. The Hisense Roku TV R8 will launch later in 2019 for $599.99 (55") and $749.99 (65"). The R7F Roku TV and the R6F Roku TV will both be available in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 58-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch models. The displays feature HDR10 support and use the Roku OS smart TV platform with access to 500,000+ Movies and TV episodes, along with support for Google Assistant devices. In addition, the R7F model includes a voice remote. Source: HisensePosted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
Hisense Unveils Advanced TriChroma Laser TV, One Design, and ULED XD Tech[teaser]New cutting-edge display tech has been revealed.[/teaser] Beyond its upcoming 2019 display lineup, Hisense has also detailed three of the company's latest display advancements, including new ULED XD technology, a 4K TriChroma Laser TV, and its new Sonic One design for LCD TVs. Though no US 2019 models have been announced with the tech, Hisense's new ULED XD system promises great improvements in dynamic range, black levels, and brightness through proprietary chip-sets, image processing algorithms, and new dual cell panel technology. The dual-cell ULED XD panel actually layers a 1080p module displaying a grayscale image between a full array LED backlight and a 4K module displaying a full color image. Coupled with quantum dots, this process enables wide color gamut coverage with >82% Rec.2020, 99.98% DCI-P3, and 100% Rec 709, along with 2,900+ nits peak brightness, and the "highest dynamic range ever achieved in LCD" (according to Hisense) with support for HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG. Meanwhile, the company is also touting advancements in its Laser TV tech, with the announcement of a 100-inch TriChroma Laser TV (100L7T). The projector TV system uses a proprietary X-Fusion Laser Light Engine which combines independent red, blue, and green lasers to produce a color gamut wider than any other display model. According to Hisense, the 100L7T is now the first product to achieve Rec.2100 (Rec.2020 color space with HDR extensions). In addition, the system utilizes a TI DLP Chip, and offers 3,500-lumens, an Ambient Light Rejecting Screen, a Micro-smooth Response Time, and Harman Kardon audio. Finally, Hisense spotlighted its new Sonic One LCD TV design as well. According to the company, the new design results in "the world's thinnest self-contained LCD" (the unit includes the audio chamber and video inputs). The Sonic One features a maximum depth of less than 1.1" and incorporates a bezel-less edge-to-edge screen. In addition, the design uses piezoelectric drivers which turn the panel into the actual speaker. Pricing and availability for the 100L7T have not been announced yet. Likewise, specific US TV models with ULED XD technology and the Sonic One have not been detailed. Source: HisensePosted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM PST by: -
LORD OF WAR Planned for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray[teaser]The crime drama starring Nicolas Cage, Jared Leto, and Ethan Hawke is coming to 4K UHD in March. [/teaser] Lionsgate is preparing Lord of War for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 19. Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage thrills in this action-packed true story of a gunrunner who supplied dictators and outran the law for nearly 20 years. The release will feature a Dolby Vision video presentation, a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and supplements include: • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Andrew Niccol • “The Making of Lord of War” Featurette • “Making a Killing: Inside the International Arms Trade” Featurette • Deleted Scenes You can find the latest specs for Lord of War - 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray linked from our 4K Blu-ray Release Schedule, where it is indexed under March 19.Posted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 10:29 AM PST by: -
Steve McQueen's WIDOWS Dated and Detailed for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray[teaser]The crime thriller will hit both formats next month. [/teaser] 20th Century Fox says Widows will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on February 5. From Academy Award®-winning director Steve McQueen ("12 Years a Slave") and co-writer and bestselling author Gillian Flynn ("Gone Girl") comes a blistering, modern-day thriller set against the backdrop of crime, passion and corruption. Widows is the story of four women with nothing in common except a debt left behind by their dead husbands' criminal activities. Set in contemporary Chicago, amid a time of turmoil, tensions build when Veronica (Oscar® winner Viola Davis), Linda (Michelle Rodriguez), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki) and Belle (Cynthia Erivo) take their fate into their own hands and conspire to forge a future on their own terms. Widows also stars Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell, Robert Duvall, Daniel Kaluuya, Lukas Haas and Brian Tyree Henry. The 4K release will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and supplements will include Widows Unmasked: A Chicago Story and a Gallery. You can find the latest specs for Widows linked from our 4K and Blu-ray Release Schedules, where it is indexed under February 5. Order the 4K Blu-ray Order the Blu-rayPosted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 09:02 AM PST by: -
LG Announces First Rollable OLED TV Model[teaser]The company's first consumer rollable OLED display is being showcased at CES.[/teaser] After debuting prototype models at previous tradeshows, LG has officially unveiled its first consumer-ready rollable OLED TV model. The new LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R (model 65R9) can actually be curled up into its base, offering new viewing options. The 65-inch Rollable 4K display takes advantage of flexible OLED panel technology to enable the screen to be rolled up and hidden inside its rectangular base through the press of a button. In addition, the retractable screen gives users three different viewing options: Full View, Line View and Zero View. Full View presents the entire screen, allowing users to enjoy the panel's premium OLED picture powered by LG's second generation α (Alpha) 9 intelligent processor with deep learning algorithm and ThinQ AI. Meanwhile, Line View partially rolls the screen, keeping only a small portion of the panel above the base. This enables specific tasks that don't require a full screen, including checking the time and weather, and viewing family photos. Finally, Zero View keeps the entire display rolled up and hidden from view in the base. With that said, even when the panel is out of sight, users can still listen to music and other audio content from the TV's 4.2-channel, 100W front-firing Dolby Atmos audio system. Exact pricing and availability have not been announced yet, but the LG SIGNATURE OLED TV R will be on display at the company's CES 2019 booth in Las Vegas from January 8 through January 11. And beyond the new rollable model, LG's 2019 OLED lineup also includes the 8K Z9, and 4K W9, 4K E9, and 4K C9 series TVs. Source: LGPosted Mon Jan 7, 2019 at 09:00 AM PST by:
