Myka has proudly released a new nettop PC, which is designed to be used with your HDTV. Known as the Myka ION nettop, the computer comes with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 330 Dual Core Processor, an nVidia aMCP7A ION chipset, a 2GB of DDR2 RAM and an integrated nVidia GeForce 9400M graphics. Additional features include six USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, DVI-I, VGA, e-SATA, LAN, 2 S/PDIF-out ports (coaxial/optical), and three Audio jacks (line-out, line-in, mic-in). The Myka ION nettop uses Ubuntu 9.10 with a wide range of software for all your home media needs. If you want one, you can purchase this nettop for $379 each. [Myka]
ByDsing’s Full HDTV is now available via Nojima’s website. Priced at 49800 Yen or around $553, this 32-inch HDTV provides a maximum resolution of 1920×1080, a response time of 6ms, and a contrast ratio of 1300:1. What makes this HD display special is that it comes with a digital TV tuner, a couple of HDMI ports, S-video, and two 10W speakers. [Press Release]
Samsung has announced two new LCD HDTV monitors to its range by releasing the 19-inch 933HD+ (1360 x 768) and 23-inch 2333HD (1920 x 1080). Both monitors provide 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 16: 9 aspect ratio, 5ms response time, Dolby Digital support (2333HD) and come with an integrated digital TV tuner. In terms of connectivity ports, they offer HDMI, D-Sub and DVI. The 933HD+ and 2333HD are priced at $249.99 and $329.99, respectively. More
LG has announced two new wireless HDTVs for the mass market. The LG 55LHX and the LH85 use a media box to transmit uncompressed full 1080p signals with “virtually” no interference directly to the TV. The TV can receive wireless signals from up to 30 feet away. The 55LHX comes equipped with LED backlighting and a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with 240Hz refresh rate, meanwhile, the LH85 provides an 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The 55LHX will retail for $4799 and the LH85 series will cost for $3,199 for a 55-inch and $2,399 for a 47-inch. [LG]
If you’re planning on buying a large-screen high-definition TV set anytime soon, this new 65-inch CCFL-backlit LCD HDTV ‘LN65B650′ from Samsung is definitely the right choice. This widescreen HDTV provides 1920 x 1080p Full HD resolution, Auto Motion Plus 120Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, 100,00:1 dynamic contrast ratio and Samsung’s Medi@2.0 for accessing Internet TV content services. The LN65B650 is also DLNA certified, allowing you to remotely access your PC’s personal media collections and download them to the TV. The Samsung LN65B650 will set you back $5,999.99. [Product Page via Samsung Hub]
Sony have officially announced their new BRAVIA HDTVs, the ZX5 series, complete with high-end features including a 240Hz “Flow Motion”, an integrated wireless streaming and an edge-mounted LED backlighting. Measuring at just 16.6mm (52-inch) or 15.8mm (46-inch) thick, the BRAVIA ZX5 also has four HDMI ports, a USB, both ethernet and a telephone port (for the integrated modem), an optical digital out, PC and S-Video, and two 10W speakers. The ZX5 range will initially be available in 46- and 52-inch sizes, both supporting 1080p. The Sony BRAVIA ZX5 will be released in Japan in November 2009. [Slashgear]
NuVision is famous for its high-quality 1080p Deep Black LCD displays. The company will exhibit its limited edition pink-framed 32-inch Lucidium FX5 Series LCD at CEDIA 2009. These LCD HDTVs boast a high-quality razor-sharp picture, an elegant pink frame and, most importantly, a portion of the revenue will be donated to breast cancer research. The Lucidium FX5 utilities Film Times Five (FX5) and Frame Forward Motion (FFM) technologies that create a 120Hz high refresh rate and produce clear and flicker-free motion sequences by comparing two consecutive frames and generating additional interpolated frames. No info on when the NuVision Lucidium FX5 will hit the market or pricing, but it is a nice way to fight breast cancer. [Press Release]
Sharp has added a new 52-inch LED HDTV to its AQUOS range in the form of the LC52LE700UN. This widescreen TV supports a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and features a 120Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, 450 cd/m2 brightness and a viewing angle of 176 degrees. In addition, it also features several connectivity ports including four HDMI, USB, 2 components, 2 composite and a VGA PC. What’s more, the TV also provides AQUOS Net, which is Sharp’s internet service that provides games, weather reports and stocks. The Sharp AQUOS LC52LE700UN LED HDTV is now available for purchase for less than $2,000. [Product Page]
Hong Kong-based Hi-Den Vision has recently introduced the HD-0311 that is claimed to be the world’s smallest HDMI Hi-Def Photo Player. The HD-0311 allows playback of the photos on an HDTV at up to 1080p HDMI resolution, and it also lets the user use the remote control to customize the viewing of the photos. The device is also capable of playing music and video clips. No info on pricing so far. [Product Page]
Samsung has expanded its LED HDTV line-up with the all-new 8500 Series. Available in 46-inch and 55-inch sizes, these new HDTVs support a 1080p High Definition playback, 7,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2ms response time, a 240Hz refresh rate and an Energy Star 3.0 savings mode. In addition, these HDTVs also come with several connectivity ports including 4 HDMI, component, 2 USB 2.0, Ethernet, optical audio and PC. The Samsung LED HDTV 8500 Series will start shipping in September for $3,599.99 (46-inch version) and $4,499.99 (55-inch version). [GadgetArena]
