May 22
Sony’s TV business is in bad shape. As the company prepares to spin off the unit into its own fully-owned subsidiary, here’s a look back at some of the company’s greatest television achievements.
Apr 22
Sanyo has announced that it has rolled out its new 2014 line of HDTV sets. Every set in the line this year is full HD, 1080p resolution. Sanyo isn’t offering … Continue reading
Apr 11
It would appear that the biggest competitor to Google’s Chromecast has “pulled a Chromecast” and sold out no more than a week after being put on sale. Here we’re seeing … Continue reading
Apr 10
Though it’s had the record taken away since it first opened, AT&T Stadium, where the Dallas Cowboys play football, once boasted the world’s largest HDTV screen
Apr 08
Netflix announced at CES
Apr 07
With the advent of LED TV’s, people are jumping wagons and leaving their LCD TV’s behind. While most do this just to follow trend or to keep up with the latest technology, most lack logical reasoning or understanding when making the choice. So, in order to understand why LED TV’s are better than their LCD counterparts, we will quickly discuss both technologies.
First, LCD TV’s are backlit by CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent) lamps that are always on. This can cause fatigue and stress to your vision with prolonged use, not to mention more power usage and less longevity due to their being on all the time. Shortly speaking, this is not the most effective or efficient system anymore.
On the flip side, LED TV‘s are backlit by an array of LEDs (light emitting diodes) either directly behind the screen or along the edge of the screen. LED’s are brighter, longer lasting and also more power efficient. They also allow local dimming which enables higher contrast rates, therefore creating more vivid experiences, and saving energy at the same time.
Of course, you could take this a step further and settle with an OLED (organic light emitting diode) TV. It is backlit by passing an electric current through an electroluminescent film, which produces far better colors and much higher contrasts. Not to mention that it also enables screens so thin and flexible it would put shame into catwalk models and gymnasts. It’s the dopest of the dopest but it’s expensive.
However, apart from the backlighting, LED TV’s are generally still LCD TV’s. Maybe it’s more appropriate to call them LCD LED’s or LED LCD’s. So don’t get tricked by the lack of descriptive labels. They are only better in terms of backlighting, not necessarily in overall picture processing or chip performance, which is another subject we may discuss in the near future.
For examples of some of the best LCD TV’s we have covered you could visit this page and here’s another page for LED TV‘s.
Given that, price wise the difference between the two is rather nominal (unless you’re getting an OLED TV) these days that it’s not such a big deal anymore. So if you are getting a new TV for your bedroom, living room, or even your kitchen we would lean towards recommending an LED TV instead of an LCD TV, although you probably don’t really need one over the other as much as you think.
Apr 04
Starting today, the Android versions of the apps Rhapsody and Napster will be available for Chromecasting. This means that the apps themselves are able to attach to the Google-made dongle … Continue reading
Mar 14
It does seem as though Sceptre is working on increasing its selection of Roku Ready, energy efficient HDTVs, through the introduction of the brand new 50-inch LED HDTV that will boast of SRS TruSurround HD Sound technology. Even better news for your wallet would be this – the new Sceptre LED HDTV will come with an estimated yearly energy that costs a mere $16.70, which is not even enough to purchase you a nice meal with starters and a drink to cap it all off at a fancy restaurant in town. Known as the Sceptre X505BV-FMDR, it would be the ideal choice for those who want to experience an outstanding multimedia experience in the home without having to break the bank.
.The Sceptre X505BV-FMDR will not shortchange its owners, as it comes packed with features. Sceptre’s latest HDTV will boast of extremely slim borders, in addition to a brushed textured bezel as well as the incorporation of technologies such as SRS TruSurround HD Sound so that user audio enjoyment is increased, while MHL technology is there to connect mobile devices to the HDTV.
Just how does MHL technology work in the first place? It will directly connect mobile devices to the HDTV using a solitary MHL cable, where it will then transmit up to 1080P high-definition video and surround sound audio all the while simultaneously charging the connected mobile device. With MHL connectivity, users are able to share and play games, watch videos, view photos and display all media from a portable device directly to the Sceptre 50-inch LED HDTV.
The Sceptre X505BV-FMDR will feature 50” of crystal clear, 1080P 1920×1080 resolution, in addition to a true widescreen 16:9 ratio. Apart from that, it will come with a trio of HDMI ports which would enable users to connect multiple devices at the same time without having to disconnect and exchange cables. The entire shebang measures less than 4 inches thick and has a rated LED backlight life of over 50,000 hours. The asking price? A highly affordable $699.99 a pop.
Press Release
[ Sceptre introduces Roku-ready 5” LED HDTV copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Mar 07
CES 2014 has come and gone, and that was when Sharp of Japan introduced a slew of new HDTVs for the masses under their Aquos branding. Well, we are glad to bring you word that some of the announced devices have started to become available for purchase for those of us living in the good ol’ US of A. For instance, the Sharp Quattron+ range can be purchased if you have the right amount of money, which happens to comprise of a bunch of 2014 Aquos televisions which will boast of the latest technology from Sharp within, where among them include a revamped SmartCentral platform. Not only that, the Quattron+ technology that has been thrown into the mix has been described by Sharp to be able to “accept a 4K signal and play it back at near-4K resolution, with an effective resolution of 3,840 x 2,160.”
New Sharp Aquos TVs Go On Sale In The US original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Mar 06
For those of you who own a decent HDTV (seriously, how many folks living in developed countries do you know who still watch stuff on their fat and chunky CRTs?) in the living room, you will be pleased to hear that Roku has just announced their spanking new Roku Streaming Stick. Basically, as long as your HDTV comes with an HDMI port, you will be able to pick up this compact stick design that was first pioneered by Roku and use it to stream your favorite entertainment. The Roku Streaming Stick might be small in size, but just like how we ought not to judge a book by its cover, so too, should we refrain from downplaying the capabilities of the Roku Streaming Stick based on its relatively diminutive size.
For starters, the Roku Streaming Stick can be plugged discreetly into an HDMI port, making it the ideal companion for those beautifully wall-mounted TVs, all the while without having to compromise on the complete Roku streaming experience. Just how much entertainment will you be able to enjoy with the Roku Streaming Stick? We are looking at access to 1,200+ channels of movies, TV episodes, music, news, sports, kids’ shows and free programming that will arrive streamed in up to 1080p HD video, not to mention the presence of a TV user interface that boasts of the famous and well known Roku Search.
Apart from that, Roku has decided to throw in a WiFi remote control for the entire household’s use. You will obviously need to download the free Roku apps for Android and iOS devices in order to maximize your user experience, especially for those who desire a mobile experience to browse and select content to stream. Apart from that, you can also opt to cast Netflix, YouTube and personal media from your devices to your TVs, with Roku working on newer mobile features including the ability to cast content from a computer to the TV to arrive in a newer version or update.
The new Roku Streaming Stick (HDMI version) will cost $49.99 a pop from Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and Roku.com, where it ought to arrive in retails stores this April.
Press Release
[ Roku Streaming Stick hits the market copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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