Bang & Olufsen has released the 3D version of the BeoVision 7 55-inch TV with an integrated Blu-ray player. The LCD screen in BeoVision 7-55 is based on new direct-type LED-backlight with local dimming for greater contrast. The 3D TV contains state-of-the-art features ensuring a smooth picture performance, a sophisticated digital surround sound module, and is one of the very few flatscreen TVs in the world to have an integrated Blu-ray player with 3D functionality. The BeoVision 7-55 also features B&O’s patent acoustic lens technology that will adapt the sound according the acoustics of the room. [Press Release]
The Toshiba REGZA 19P2 TV comes with a removable battery, which provides enough juice for up to 5-hour. The 19-inch TV features a 1Seg digital TV tuner, a LED backlight panel, an HDMI port, a 1366 x 768 resolution, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and a “Peak Shift” button on the remote control, which allows you to switch the TV from AC mode to battery mode. The Toshiba REGZA 19P2 TV will be available this summer in Japan for 50,000 Yen ($617). The company also sells the additional battery for 7,000 Yen ($86) each. Read more
Nissho Electronics today released the BDL5231-3D2R 52-inch glasses-less 3D TV in Japan. The 3D TV features a full HD resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, a 700cd/m2 brightness and an 8ms response time. The Nissho BDL5231-3D2R is priced at $20,850. [Nissho]
While some people are obsessed with showing off their brand new high tech gear as much as they possibly can, others would rather keep it out of sight most of the time. There is a variety of ways that you can hide your LCD TV but this one may be the most multifunctional. It can hide an LCD that is up to 23 inches in size underneath the lampshade which simply slides down whenever you want to watch TV. Definitely a cool design for anyone who prefers a more contemporary look for their living room. [MocoLoco]
The concept of being able to record your favorite TV shows has been around since the days of the VCR but just like anything else the technology will always continue to become more advanced. With even things like TiVo being left in the dust these days there is room for things like this new I-O Data RecBox. It will be available in 1, 1.5 and 2 TB sizes and will be compatible with much more than just your TV, but your PS3 and PC will also be able to access all of your recorded shows. It has designed to be stacked as well, just in case those 2 TBs aren’t enough for all of you TV junkies out there. [Akihabara]
Here is the retro-styled LG Serie 1 TV that uses the old CRT technology with a 4:3 aspect ratio cathode ray tube for you to watch your favorite TV series such as “Brady Bunch” and “I Dream of Jeannie”. This old-fashioned TV screen features a 14-inch diagonal screen with rabbit-ear antennae, chrome legs, and old-school knobs for changing channels and adjusting volume. The LG Serie 1 TV adopts a modern digital tuner, composite video for your retro video game console, and a wireless remote controller. What’s more, you can flip the television between full color, black & white and sepia tone modes. Available in Orange (model 14SR1EB) and a dark brown (model 14SR1DB), the LG Serie 1 Retro Classic TV is currently available only in Korea for 249,000 Won ($216). Read more
BlueDot will release the BTV-1800W on January 29th, 2010. It is an affordable 18.5-inch HD-ready TV that comes equipped with both Digital and Analog TV tuners, a 1366×768 resolution, an HDMI port, and a LED backlight. Measuring 455mm x 165mm x 336mm, the BlueDot BTV-1800W retails for 35000 Yen or around $379. [BlueDot]
Toshiba has unveiled its first cell-powered LCD TV ‘Cell Regza 55X1′ for the Japanese market. This new 55-inch widescreen TV uses the same Cell Technology as found in the Sony PS3 for delivering outstanding picture quality. It also offers a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 240Hz scanning, 1,250 cd/m2 brightness, 5,000,000 contrast ratio, an internet browser made by Opera Software, DLNA support, a 7-speaker sound bar, an SD card slot, HDMI and USB ports and a tuner box that includes a 3TB of storage space, with 2TB of that is dedicated to time-shift recording (recording up to 26 hours of programs for up to eight channels). The Cell Regza 55X1 will go on sale in Japan in December for unannounced price yet. [TCMagazine]
First introduced back in June, the JVC LT-32WX50 32-Inch LED Backlight TV is finally making its way to US markets in November. In case you’ve forgotten, this super-slim LCD display measures only 7.7mm thin and weighs just 5.7kg. The set has a contrast ratio of 4,000:1 together with 100 percent of sRGB and 90 percent of Adobe RGB color space. It also comes with several connectivity ports including two HDMI, one analog DSUB and one RS-232C. No details on pricing yet, but it should be available for under $3,000. [SlashGear]
Here’s the latest space-saving LCD TV series from LG, the LU7000. Coming in 19-inch and 22-inch sizes, these small screen HD Ready TVs offer a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, 8000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, a built-in DVD player, a Freeview tuner, invisible speakers with SRS TruSurround XT, a USB 2.0 port and two HDMI connectors. The 19-inch and 22-inch models are priced at £270 ($441) and £310 ($506), respectively. [Pocket-lint]
