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  • Samsung shatters the price floor on 4K with $1,000 sets for 2014

    Samsung shatters the price floor on 4K with $1,000 sets for 2014

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    Samsung has dropped Ultra HD bombs with the start of New York CE Week. Last week, they announced new additions to their UHD TV lineup which includes another curved series as an addition to their repertoire, another flat panel in the HU6950 series, the HU7250 series, not to mention a brand addition to its HU8550 series: an 85-inch behemothzz.

    The new UHD TVs stable boosts the company’s already established line-up to six series creating the largest selection of UHD TVs in the market. The newest UHD technology including HDMI 2.0, the (H.265) HEVC codec for the fastest 4K streaming at approximately 60 frames per second, and Samsung’s One Connect Box (upgradable) have been incorporated in the new TVs.

    The 85-inch HU8550

    This new monster addition to the HU8550 series is actually the small version of the largest in the HU8550 series stretching to 110 inches. HU8550 TVs are considered top-ranked series and provide a number of features including UHD precision black for clear contrast, dimming and blazing color performance not to mention the company’s cutting-edge smart technology. This 85-inch is set to be released next month priced at $10,000 which is $5,000 less compared to the 84-inch LG monster.

    HU7250 series

    Samsung is advocating for curved displays as the greatest and cutting-edge tech on Ultra HD TV designs through its commercials. With its new models; the 65-inch and 55-inch priced at $3,300 and $2,200 consecutively, you can say that the HU7250 series is the friendliest priced concave 4K UHD TV and it arrives in August.

    Some of this series’ highlighted features include UHD Dimming, UHD upscaling and a Quad Screen Multi-link that gives viewers the opportunity to divide the screen to four parts allowing you to watch diverse sources at once. According to Samsung, the curved design delivers a better true to life experience.

    HU6950 series

    This series provides the most affordable way to acquire Samsung’s 4K TV brand. The HU6950 series has three new remarkably affordable models including a 40-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch TVs costing $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 respectively. This series also comes with a fine selection of features including Quad Screen Multi-link, quad-core processors and UHD Dimming. The HU6950 series is scheduled for release in June.

  • BOE to Start Mass Production of RGBW Ultra HD TV panels in 2014

    BOE to Start Mass Production of RGBW Ultra HD TV panels in 2014

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    BOE, the panel maker based in China may possibly start mass production of affordable RGBW Ultra HD TV panels by the second half of 2014. These reports are in accordance with the industry rumors.

    LG Display was previously projected to be the chief fabricator of the technology in 2014 as part of LG’s plan to compete alongside Taiwan manufacturers in the low-cost Ultra HD TV panel subdivision. Conversely, as BOE continues to increase its merchandise, the establishment is now seemingly eyeing the low cost HD TV technology, with an intention to go into mass manufacture sometime within the subsequent half of the year.

    However, there have been mixed thoughts from market surveyors on the production of the low-cost HD TV panels. This is due to different frequencies used as likened to high-end pieces. Regardless of this, Ultra HD TV panel consignments are projected to reach 13-15 million entities in 2014, with Innolux estimated to vessel over and above half.

    Innolux has strategies in place to ship an assortment of Ultra HD TV panels in 2014 oscillating in magnitudes from 40-, 42-, 50-, 58-, 65-, 75-, and 85-inch, as well as 50-, 58- and 65-inch.

    In the intervening time, Digitimes Research freshly reported that Korea-based manufacturers will most probably alternate the frequency of the panels to 60Hz and adjust the RGBW sub-pixel preparations as to lessen the costs.

  • Report: Substantive growth of 4K TV ownership in US homes by 2020

    Report: Substantive growth of 4K TV ownership in US homes by 2020

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    4K TV in US homes is anticipated to rise from 10% to 33% for the coming 4 years, as indicated in a report published by the Connected Home Devices Strategy Analytics. In 2020, The Ultra high-definition TV shipments are expected to account for about 41% of flat panel TV units across the world, an increment of 37% from this year (2014).

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  • LG Releases The UB9800 Ultra HDTV Series

    LG Releases The UB9800 Ultra HDTV Series

     

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    LG has released its newest 4K TV termed UB9800. The new ultra HDTV comes in 84, 79, and 65 inch models.

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  • LG releases 105-inch Curved 4K ULTRA HD TV – Model 105UB9


    LG is working hard towards being the leader in the smart-TV industry by creating a good number of impressive TVs. The company has released 105-inch corved 4K ULTRA HD TV: model 105UB9. 

    The 105” U-HD TV is LG’s first 100+ inch curved TV and the company plans to follow this up with 49”, 55” and 65” versions. This is another notable achievement after the company initiated the introduction of curved OLED TV screens.

    LG indicated that it would be releasing 68 new models in its 2014 releases, with 49” televisions leading the pack.

    The new smart TVs runs on the webOS Smart TV platform bought from Hewlett-Packard. LG had modified the OS after the purchase and brought it back as its own for its smart TVs.

    Over 70% of LG’s smart TVs will be running on the new operating system in 2014. Early January saw its presentation at CES.

    Its user friendliness is a feature that makes it stand out among other similar operating systems. The feature allows users to carry out tasks like content searching and connecting to other smart devices very easily.

    According to the President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company, the company is looking forward to making great strides in the smart TV market. Its webOS smart TV platform, ULTRA IPS, CINEMA 3D display technologies will play a significant role in placing LG on the ‘to watch’ list this year.

    LG's Ultra HD Engine Pro, which has a 3840 x 2160 resolution processing power, is responsible for its 4K quality.

    LG and Harman Kardon are working together to improve its sound system.

  • Sony Introduces Flagship W950B BRAVIA Series


    This year alone Sony has released a series of separate 4K TVs, keeping other companies on their toes. However, what has got people talking is their flagship product, the Sony BRAVIA W950B series, a direct successor to the W900A released last year. The W950B series packs a high performance and comes in two models: the 55inch and 65 inch displays. It features a full HD 3D imagery, smart TV platform and it is loaded with apps.

    If you’re looking for high end TV with top notch quality that maintains the current relevant content landscape the W950B would be more than a good fit, it could very well be your perfect fit. Sony has out done themselves with the BRAVIA W950B which packs an impressively high performance without sacrificing beauty. Incorporating a stylish wedge design which is thick at the bottom and tip resistant, this is a modern look and is enjoyed by most people.

    It packs an impressive long duct speaker and a stunning display characterized with rich color details and is bound to give you an immersive home experience. It has state-of-the-art-features incorporating a triluminos display (technology that allows for greater color tones and texture on the screen), X-tended dynamic range (technology that increases range of brightness and light output), social viewing and a long duct speaker. All these give you that unique realism, vivid scenes rich in color, a clear full-range sound, and the fun of sharing.

    It also comes with an array of ports including the HDMI port, USB 2.0, an Ethernet connection, digital and analog audio output(s), and a lot more. Other features include; BRAVIA sync, USB play, quick start,a built in webcam which is Skype ready, Wi-Fi connectivity, Facebook and Twitter. Sony has also added a second remote; it has a touch pad that responds to touch and drag gestures similar to a laptop. It’s on screen menu buttons are well refined and reduced.

    Out of the box, the W950B is well calibrated and there will be no need for further calibration. Sony’s user experience is not perfect, but newcomers may be overwhelmed by the picture quality. It is a solid performer that works right from the box.

    Cost

    It will set you back $1999 for the 55 inch with the price of the 65 inch not yet available. It’s a beautiful TV, with an astonishing great performance, a pair of 3D glasses, an attractive stylish modern look, smarty features, and all around great quality.

  • What you might not know about the 4K/Ultra HD TV


    Everybody is talking about the latest advancement in TV technology, the 4K TV, also known as the Ultra HD TV. Sooner or later, you are bound to own one of these, so this is a sneak peak of the facts behind the entire buzz.

    High Resolution

    UHD’s minimum resolution is 3,820 x 2,160, which is around four times the 1080p resolution. The higher resolution is not the only great thing about the improved picture that 4K TV brings to the table. There is talk of the Rec 2020 which will be an improvement in the current 4K TV standards. It will bring improvements to the image color and frame rate to bring an entirely better picture to TV. This new standard will be introduced to TVs sometime in the future so that is something to look forward to.

    What is the difference?

    The extra resolution will probably not have so much impact if you are getting the average 50” TV and sitting around 10 feet from the screen. But sitting closer to the screen or getting a larger TV or projector, around 80” gives you the high quality view that you most probably desire from a 4K TV.

    Ultra HD Vs 4K

    The two terms are used interchangeably for the new high resolution TVs. Officially, 4K is the cinema equivalent for the high resolution picture, around 4096 x 2160.

    Most people will probably use 4K instead of the more appropriate Ultra HD because it is easier to say and type. But as long as the message is clear, I don’t think it matters which name is used for the TVs.

    HDMI 2.0

    This is the new HDMI standard coming, moving from the HDMI 1.4. The current HDMI cable will work with your 4K TV but the HDMI 2.0 allows higher frame rates (60 frames per second) from the 4K signal, a double of what HDMI 1.4 can support.

    Finally

    The development of the Ultra HD televisions has led to the abandonment of plasma TV. TV production companies are finding it increasingly difficult to make Ultra HD plasma TVs.

    Although there is still not enough content for Ultra HD, the displays are clearly the future of TV seeing that prices are already coming down, making it more affordable day by day.

    In a few years, Ultra HD TVs will be more affordable, better, and there will be a lot of content for the displays. Even if you do not get one now, they will probably be a much better investment in the near future.

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  • Sharp Introduces New Line of Quattron Pro 4K TVs


    The 4K TV technology scene has seen new entrants coming out to support it and be part of this revolution. One of the latest entrants is Sharp, one of the leading TV manufacturers. Sharp has come up with a variety of Quattron Pro TVs and some have already hit the UK market.

    The UQ10 TVs come in three different screen  sizes that include the LC60UQ10 which is the 60 inch Sharp TV, the LC70UQ10 the 70 inch Sharp TV, and finally the LC80UQ10 80n inch Sharp TV. These Sharp TVs are believed to bring out a extraordinary HD display that is very close to the 4K display. This is possible due to the high number of sub pixels and over a billion color shades that makes it possible to have an excellent image quality

    According to sharp, the reason as to why they have opted for this approach whereby they try to go as close to the 4K technology without necessarily using 4K is due to the fact that very many content producers have not gone into producing 4K content making it a bit harder to sell. Even though the HDTV test hasn’t been able to verify the quality claim, the explanation given by Sharp is very convincing and worth a try. Apart from the excellent image quality, the UQ10 TVs have an Aquos Remote Lite mobile app that allows the user to control the TV straight from their smartphones or tablets.

    These Sharp TVs are set to have a retail price range between £2100 t0 £6300. The LC60UQ10 goes for £2100, the LC70UQ10 for £3200, and finally the LC80UQ10 is priced at £6300. However, only the LC60UQ10 is the in the market with the others to be released soon.

  • Panasonic: High hopes for 4K TV


    Panasonic has come out to strongly support their latest technological advancement in the 4K TV technology, claiming that it is bound to succeed as there is more drive to it as compared to the 3D that has really failed to gain attention in the market. Although Panasonic 4K TV costs approximately $4100, which is quite a large amount to be spent on a TV, they are optimistic that the 4K TV will rise.

    The product manager of Panasonic, Craig Cunningham on being questioned by Trusted Reviews  on whether the drive that is behind the 4K is greater than the 3D  revealed that the race to shift to 4k and to get it out there where more and more content is going to be shot in 4K. According to him, 3D still has a place in home entertainment and that they have learnt from the failings of 3D in that there was lack of content  when the 3D was unveiled hence causing the technology  not to rise. He pointed out that the main concern for the customer is if the 4K TV is great and whether they would be able to get content to play on it.

    Despite this concern the Japanese manufacturer hopes that the 4K TV will be an easy sell especially in the UK market. This is because it is easy to see the deference in picture quality between the HD TV and the 4K TV.

    Despite the fact that the lack of 4K content will make the rise of 4K a little bit slow, Panasonic is confident that by the end of the year there will be a lot of 4K content  available . They are also taking measure to facilitate this by enabling their cameras to shoot 4K so that more 4K content can be created. He also added that sporting events could play a major role is the rise of 4K.

  • High-tech components in this curved Samsung 4K TV make for wonderful picture quality


    This year, when it comes to new TV technology, all eyes are on the curved 4K TVs as was the case at this early January’s CES. The Samsung UN65HU9000 stood out at the show because apart from its attractive stature, it paraded remarkable UHD (other name for 4K) image. This is what caught our eyes. 

    The quality of the picture is just amazing. Let’s just say that the HU9000 has outdone many 4K TVs at picture quality and this includes all the Samsung and LG 4K televisions that we reviewed last year so I could say it’s quite an impressive TV. The pack of high tech features fitted into this 65 – inch television have done a good job of up scaling its quality of pictures.

    The wide color range and high color saturation that are this TV’s major strongholds are owed to the innovative PurColor engine from Samsung which makes it possible for colors to appear close to their original picture; almost like being at a movie theatre. It is important to note that 4K TVs resolution is 4 times that of your usual HD television so pictures have to be up scaled for these TVs for better, sharper images enabled by its technology.

    The local – dimming is another of HU9000’s secret to its crispy images. The way it works is that pixels are deactivated on parts of the screen to get the deep contrast that plasma TV viewers enjoy and this feature is coming at an opportune time when plasma TVs are reducing so it couldn’t be more welcome.

    Nothing is final about the picture quality until we have a look at the TV in the lab but Samsung’s good record of producing high quality TVs could back this one up. The UN65HU9000 will be in the stores this year and will be a TV to look forward to for UHD TV enthusiasts.

    The curved design and other features

    Curved TVs have the better picture quality and aura than flat TV and this is from a practical demonstration which made me really like the new curved TVs. To me, the curved UN65HU9000 is just stunning.

    The ‘Areno Arena’ is Samsung’s name for this design. The curved silver stand does a good job at complementing the curved metallic gray screen. Viewers who prefer their TV on the wall can do so even with the curves 1.2 inch panel.

    The HU9000 price will go deep into people’s pockets but it may be more affordable than the Sony X950B and even Samsung S9. All in all, we can wait to see how this TV does in the lab.