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  • New 70-Inch Aquos Sharp Ultra HDTV Gets a $500 Trim


    Sharp's spokesperson has indicated that there has been a $500 reduction on its price. The 70-inch Ultra High-Definition TV has not been released yet. However, its new retail price tag is set at $7,499, down from $7,999. Its new unilateral retail tag also has a $2000 and it is now set at $5,999.

    Previously, Sharp had indicated that there will be an adjustment of the UPP from $7,999 to $6,999. A further $1,000 has been reduced on the UPP which now stands at $5,999.

    The UPP represents the lowest minimum price that Sharp allows retailers to sell its products. There will be a national retail launch on September 15th in various Sharp retail stores. The company is also collaborating with Amazon, major regional retailers as well as other national specialty retailers.

    The Sharp Aquos Ultra LC-70UD1U is set to be the first THX-4K-certified display in the world. Its key features include built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, Flash-enabled browser, LED-backlighting Sharp’s Remote Control, and 3,840 by 2,160 Ultra HD resolutions. It will also feature Sharp’s proprietary DuoBass audio technology.

  • The New Sharp’s 70-Inch THX 4K-Certified Ultra HD TV Hits US Market At $7.5k

    In June, Sharp ventured into the 4K market with the release of the new AQUOS 4K Ultra HD TV. This was the world’s first officially THX-Certified Ultra HD TV. The release of this HDTV was a huge deal for sharp, although it was delayed for some few weeks.

    THX 4K Certification means that sharp’s new LC70UD1U is the first UHDTV to go out of its way to integrate ultra high-definition (UHD) with amazing picture quality. Sharps entry into the 4KTV is looking as promising as Samsung, LG, and Sony.

    The Company has a revolutionary technology that converts HD content into 4K resolution. The TV also features other amazing features such as WiFi connectivity, dual-core processor, as well as Sharp’s SmartCentral smart TV platform. This platform allows users to stream directly from services such as YouTube, Hulu Plus, Netflix and Pandora.

    Other amazing features of the new AQUOS 4K Ultra HDTV include a split-screen function which allows users to access the Internet and watch TV simultaneously. It also has an on the screen function for services such as Twitter, Facebook and Skype. The HDTV also has six-speaker sound, as well as Sharp’s proprietary DuoBass subwoofer system, which releases 35 watts of sound.

    The LC-70UD1 also has features such as AquoMotion 240 technology, wallpaper mode, two USB ports as well as an inbuilt SD card reader.

  • Samsung Unleashes its 55-Inch Curved OLED TV on European Market for 7999 Euros


    Tech giants Samsung and LG are at their usual sparring again. As expected, Samsung was not one to trail behind LG for long in terms of its curved OLED debut in Europe.

    As of yesterday, anyone in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Belgium, Austria or Switzerland can now take home the 55-inch flawless curved OLED screen for only 7,999 Euros. This is about $10,697 and a full grand less than the similarly-sized though not flat display recently launched by LG.

    Samsung Electronics is aiming for a full-scale market penetration of its premium TV. The OLED TV boasts a state-of-the-art performance and perfect picture quality, so it will be bringing both future HDTV technology and artistic flair to consumers. The product is set to be launched at major electronics consumer events across Europe, one of the most prominent being the Trade IFA 2013 held in Berlin, Germany.

    As the Samsung screen hits the stores, it should give LG a fair running for its domination with its 55-inch OLED TV.

  • Google's Chromecast makes Smart TVs out of Dumb TVs for only $35


    LG, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic and others have tried but none has managed to make TVs really smart. Google has found a way of maximizing on the hundreds of millions of standard TVs that pack HDMI ports. Using its new Chromecast device, the company is offering a way of giving the dumb TVs some brains by providing access to web-based content.

    The company has developed a Wi-Fi attached HDMI stick that is capable of catching any Chrome browser stream from any device running a Chrome instance. This means if you connect the Chromecast dongle to your TV you can flick video content from YouTube, Google Play Movies and Music or Netflix directly on the TV, or even mirror any content in any open Chrome tab by use of a tab casting feature.  You can also run another tab with Facebook, Instagram, your homework, diary, texts or anything you can think of which is never seen on TV.

    According to Google, Chromecast works across all platforms as long as they have a Chrome browser. These include Android smartphones and tablets, iPads, iPhones, Chrome for Windows, and Chrome for Mac.

    The Chromecast HDMI stick is available on Google Play, BestBuy.com, and Amazon for $35. You also get three months of free Netflix.

  • TiVo Releases its best DVRs yet, the TiVo Roamio DVRs


    A major TiVo release was last seen three and a half years ago and while the company has constantly hit the market with new features since – via software updates, hardware revisions, and accessories – it is back with a bang. TiVo Roamio Plus is the DVR the world has been waiting for since it first saw the Premiere and it is now out alongside two other new Roamio DVRs, released in the price range of $200-$600.

    The DVRs feature built-in WiFi and at least four tuners. The user interface has been refreshed to include new and quick-launching YouTube and Netflix apps, as well as a What to Watch Now feature. There is also a new remote that is now independent of IR.

    The Plus and Pro come integrated with TiVo Stream functionality. A cool new trick that the stream feature delivers is out-of-home streaming for recorded and live shows along with the ability to download shows to iOS devices when out of home. The feature will be coming to the Roamio in the fall but it has been tested with a Tivo Stream transcoder.

  • LG goes Retro and Incorporates Rotary Dials in New HDTV


    LG are renowned for their next-generation gadgetry. This time they have chosen to go retro with their new LG 32LN630R HDTV. The 32-inch LCD set boasts a full HD resolution and it comes with support for USB drives and MHL.

    LG certainly seem to be missing the TVs that had you walking over to change the channels. Their 32LN630R looks pretty much like a '70s tube TV down to the rotary dials and working channel, and they have infused the retro design with the usual modern luxuries like the 1080p IPS-based display that has support for both MHL video from mobile devices and USB-based storage. The TV has a native resolution of 1920×1080.

    LG has started shipping the 32LN630R TV to South Korea at a cost of 840,000 won ($754). Americans who are nostalgic of the Retro TVs will have to wait a while to get this HDTV as the company has no immediate plans of distributing it in the American market.

  • LG's 55-inch Super-Thin Curved OLED TV Hits Best Buy at $14,999


    Back at CES, LG was more than happy to tease that curved OLED HDTV. And now the company has announced its OLED HDTV is bringing revolutionary display technology to the U.S. market through its exclusive launch partner Best Buy. The super-thin curved screens, model 55EA9800, are available through Magnolia Stores inside Best Buy for just shy of 15 grand.

    The ground-breaking, ultra-thin curved design of the 55-inch LG Curved OLED TV, alongside a next-generation display technology, delivers an experience that sets the benchmark for TV design and home entertainment in the industry. LG has used its proprietary WRGB technology to create the perfect color output and its exclusive Color Refiner for tonal enhancement, producing images that are astoundingly vivid and realistic. The new TV weighs less than 38 pounds (17.2 kilograms) and the edge of the screen is 0.17 inches (4.3 millimeters).

    The Richfield, Minnesota store of retail giant Best Buy had already stocked the 55-inch set at the time of announcement. In the coming weeks, it will roll out in select Best Buys across New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Miami, San Francisco, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. This new premium TV goes for $14,999.

  • The Microsoft-Polar Team on Companion Web Demo via TV App


    Second screen experiences have become the "in" thing on mobile devices, as most TV viewers would attest to thanks to such apps as zeebox. Only problem is — two-way interaction is still unexplored and hence often limited to in-house efforts such as SmartGlass. Microsoft has made a move to spread this kind of integration.

    Microsoft is going into a partnership with Polar on a web app demo of the Companion Web. With this app, pages on two devices control and complement each other. TV viewers using Polar's app are able to register their opinions of a TV show using their phones and then watch as their votes are reflected on a matching site on their TV and tablet, alongside the page ranking.

    The Companion Web demo may not rival Google's Map Dive experiment in terms of details, but with features like Xbox One's Snap Mode in play it does make a good case for a present time where browsers are no longer novelties in the living room.

  • Samsung Already Shipping F9000-Series 4K TVs in Korea


    Samsung     made a recent announcement that it has already started shipping its F9000-Series 4K TVs in Korea. This comes as good news for the 100-plus Koreans who pre-ordered Samsung's 55-inch and 65-inch F9000 TV sets in June.

    At the beginning of the year, Samsung released the largest UHD TV in the world, the 85-inch behemoth. In the wake of its popularity, the company has now released the 55-inch and 65-inch UHD TV F9000 series.

    The picture quality of the F9000 series is four times higher than that of a full HD TV, thanks to a Quad Detail Engine, 4-step quality image processing technology, and super-resolution. This series is a similar alternative to the 85-inch in terms of functionality, but it comes at a more affordable price. This means you can expect the popular UHD Evolution kit support and the Ultra HD screen resolution, but at relatively modest prices.

    The 55-inch TV comes at $5,670 (6.4 million won) and its 65-inch cousin comes at $7,913 (8.9 million won).

  • Ubitus' GameNow Cloud Gaming Now Available for LG Smart TVs in the US


    It seems that LG understands that TV gaming is more important than other TV manufacturers realize. LG just launched its Beta Ubitus' GameNow Service, allowing Smart TV owners in the US to enjoy the fun of gaming through a streaming game portal. Full of console titles like Devil May Cry 4 and Dead Rising 2, this service is sure to be a welcome addition to gamers.

    With AAA and MMO titles, there is plenty to keep gamers satisfied. The GameNow service allows the latest Smart TVs to be turned into gaming consoles. This service is not available, to this magnitude, on any other TV unit. Finally, gamers can get their game on without the hassle of loading discs. Now, with just a few selections, users can play big titles like Batman: Arkam City and Street Fighter X Tekken. There is no extra hardware to purchase and the games can be played at any time.

    LG works to brings its customers what they want in their TV entertainment experience. Constantly pushing the edge of technology, they are leading the way in providing the best applications in Smart TV viewing. With this latest installment, LG is able to give its customers the best game technology, powered by the Ubitus name. With no console needed, gamers can play without the expense!

    This cloud gaming experience will most likely prove to be a big success for LG. Teaming up with Ubitus allows for a great combination of technology giants to collaborate and make cloud gaming a reality. For those who want the experience, the free beta trial is available now at LG Smart World.