Samsung have announced that they will be launching new HDTV’s that have broadband capabilities and Skype software embedded in to them. When the TV’s are connected up to the internet it allows for Skype calls to be made over the TV.

The next HDTV’s to get this functionality are the Samsung LED 7000 and 8000 series which as well as allowing voice calls will also allow video calls with the appropriate webcam attachment.

The debut of Samsung’s Skype-enabled televisions reinforces Skype’s commitment to making its video and voice calling capabilities available on a full range of Internet-connected devices, including TVs. Televisions with built-in Skype software were first introduced at the International Consumer Electronics Show in January 2010.

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Samsung have launched their first 3D TV over in the US called the Samsung UN55C7000. The 3D TV measures 55 inches and can play full HD content at 1080p that runs at 240 Hz and is backlit by LED.

The 55 inch 3D TV had four HDMI inputs (version 1.3) along with Component and PC inputs. The TV is ready to work with new 3D content that gives an extra dimension and depth in video. Samsung do say that more 3D content is scheduled for launch from regular TV. [Read more…]

The guys at MIT have come up with a concept idea that will allow 3D displays to fly around. The project is dubbed Flyfire and uses a bunch of miniature helicopters each of which house LED’s that can individually light up.

The helicopters fly synchronised and images are beamed to the array of LED’s in the helicopters to make a large flying image. At the moment it is unknown how far the MIT guys have gotten with this concept idea as flying a single helicopter is hard enough, let alone a few thousand of them flying within inches of each other.

From what we have found out, it seems the helicopters all react to each other. It seems that when one moves, the rest follow to keep the image stable in the air. [Read more…]

Mitsubishi have demonstrated a new technology that they are creating that is capable of up-scaling HD content to 4K2K resolutions, or Ultra High-Def as it’s sometimes referred to as.

The technology used is compatible with 1.4 HDMI although at the moment it for some reason, cannot upscale Blu-Ray content.

The software has been designed with the future in mind when 1080p HD eventually gets out-dated and leads way in to higher resolutions. [Read more…]

Samsung have launched their new 3D HDTV and it’s ready for pre-order now. Three versions of the TV are being made available to purchase which includes three Samsung C70000 models each of which have a built-in 3D processor. The three screens measure 40 inches, 46 inches or 55 inches depending on which model you purchase.

The 40 inch C7000 is the cheapest of the models (no surprise there) and costs $1,799.98 although for some reason the 3D glasses required to use the TV in 3D mode. Each TV uses 250Hz Clear Motion Technology and each has Internet@TV enabled for use.

The built in 3D processor was designed with the new Blu-Ray 3D standard in mind and therefore, you shouldn’t have the worries that the technology will be out-dated as soon as it leaves pre-order status. [Read more…]

Perfect for gaming and enjoying your favourite hi-def TV shows, this 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV has some impressive features.
The technical details include:

– 31.5 inch HDTV panel with full 1080p HD resolution
– Motion Focus Technology – reducing motion blur and improved resolution – achieved by a 60Hz video signal output and 120Hz Motion Picture Pro 3 which combine to allow 120 frames/sec from 60 frames/sec – allowing natural frame to frame transition.
– Wide 178 degree viewing angle that ensures clear images when viewed off-angle
– An SD card slot and Viera Image Viewer make photo sharing easy. Further options are also provided with 3 types of background music and 4 display effects, coupled with photos displayed in 1920x1080p pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio
– 4 HD inputs (3 HDMI and 1 component)
– Viera Link and Tools – allows interconnection of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control by simply connecting the devices to each other via an HDMI cable. In addition, the new Tools user interface allows easy operation of the menu screen – with one push of a button and you can scroll through the icons (such as photo’s or movies) and select what you want.
– Game Mode – in game mode you can expect quicker image response and the VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. [Read more…]

If one screen isn’t enough for you and you need a little extra to put your movies, IM’s, music, emails etc… on to then the Lilliput Mini USB Monitor could be a decent option for you. The USB monitor acts as a secondary monitor that you can connect up to a USB port on your computer and expand your desktop.

As the monitor is a USB monitor, it doesn’t require any other hardware like a regular monitor would. You simply plug it in to the USB port on your computer and the graphics and power requirements are taken care of via the USB port used to connect it up.

The monitor works with several systems including Intel based Mac’s, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7. [Read more…]

Announcements made recently show that LG intend to start mass producing OLED TV’s over the next few years starting this year with 20 inch screens. Production will then shift to 30 inch in 2011 with 40 inch OLED screens being mass produced in 2010.

The details came from Won Kim who is the vice president in charge of OLED sales and marketing over at LG. [Read more…]

Next week Mitsubishi will be putting on display a 149 inch prototype OLED display at ISE 2010 in Amsterdam. The huge OLED display has a resolution of just 1088 x 640 pixels though as each pixel measures 3mm which when viewed from far still gives a very impressive picture from what reports say.

The light output measures 1500cd/m2 and the production model will run several times brighter than a regular LCD display. By having such a bright screen it makes it functional in indoor and bright lit areas. [Read more…]

Robert Scoble managed to meet up with Dr Adrian Cable who is the CTO of Light Blue Optics. The Light Touch is device that sits on a table and is capable of projecting an image on to the surface it sits on. An infra-red curtain is created across the table and when you touch the desk you can interact with the projector.

Uses for such a technology could be seen in restaurants where interactive menus can be displayed. The system uses a custom built laser projection system. As the screen is created by laser it allows for the full image to always be in focus regardless of where the image is displayed and at what distance the image is created. [Read more…]

The LG LH30 is an affordable 1080p TV packed with some great features and technology. It has many LG innovative technologies including

* Full HD 1080p resolution – 1920 x 1080p
* 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for deeper blacks and greater picture detail
* Picture Wizard – enables self-calibration with your remote control providing on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements
* Slim silhouette invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1
* clear voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to keep dialogue audible when background noise rises
* AV mode II
* ISFccc Ready for professional calibration for picture performance
* Energy star rating 3.0
* 24P Real Cinema
* 3 HDMI V.1.3 and PC input – connect your HD devices and get the full HD experience! [Read more…]