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We had hoped that the dispute between Samsung and LG over their OLED tech would be resolved soon but recent developments suggest that may not be the case. Bloomberg reports Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency investigators entered the Samsung Display HQ in Asan as they look into the possibility that LG partners may have leaked secrets of its technology. A Samsung spokesperson denied any involvement, and an LG spokesperson is quoted saying the police made the allegation themselves. This comes after Yonhap News reported last month that LG accused Samsung of illegally using its patented technology and demanded Samsung Display and Samsung Electronics pay for the rights. While these two continue to duke it out legally, we have yet to see an OLED HDTV from either arrive in the US and it seems like it may be quite some time until that happens.

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Source: Bloomberg

LG, CBS Sports, Turner Sports, and the NCAA all worked together to record the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four championship in 4K Ultra HD resolution. This is the first time that a major U.S. sporting event has ever been recorded in 4K, and it’s a start of more 4K programming to come. James Fishler, Senior VP of marketing for LG Electronics USA, stated, “After being the first to market with Ultra HD TVs, it only seems fitting that we’d be a part of the first major U.S. sporting event produced in 4k.”

The 4K recording was displayed on LG’s 84-inch 4K Ultra HD TVs at various, private locations inside of the Georgia Dome. The premiere of the NCAA Men’s Final Four championship in 4K also coincided with the 75th anniversary celebration of March Madness, making it the perfect time to start broadcasting the sporting event in the next-generation of HDTV. Ken Aagaard, Executive VP of operations, engineering and broadcast services for CBS Sports, states that Ultra HDTV can become the future of sports broadcasting.

LG’s 84-inch 4K Ultra HD TVs sell for $19,999. It brings 4 times the details of a Full HD 1080p display, shelling out a 3,840 x 2,160 resolution. It features the LG Resolution Upscaler Plus which boosts lower-resolution content into higher detail. It also comes with an LG Magic Remote which allows you to navigate through LG’s HD TV onscreen interface with gestures and voice search. It has a 2.2 Sound System that brings ultra-quality sound to your ultra-quality television.

LG has some big competition coming from Sony. Just yesterday, Sony released the pricing for its 55-inch and 65-inch 4K Ultra HD TVs, both of which will be available on April 21st. The 55-inch will sell for $4,999 and the 65-inch will sell for $6,999, making them both much more affordable than LG’s current offering. Sony will also be bringing a 4K media player in the future, and it will launch a 4K video distribution service as well in order to jet-start the 4K era.

LG and NCAA records the NCAA Final Four in 4K Ultra HD for the first time is written by Brian Sin & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Sony has just released the pricing for its 55-inch and 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED TVs. The XBR-55X900A (55-inch version) will be available for $4,999 and the XBR-65X900A (65-inch version) will be available for $6,999. They’re much cheaper than the $25,000 84-inch 4K TV Sony was selling last year, but still certainly not affordable for the average consumer. The TVs are expected to be available online and in retail stores on April 21st.

These TVs have a display resolution that’s 4 times that of a FULL HD TV (3840 x 2160) thanks to Sony’s proprietary two-chip 4K X-reailty PRO picture engine. Also thanks to the TVs’ TRILUMINOS Display, color quality is spectacular. All colors, even difficult-to-reproduce hues, will be delivered naturally and accurately. Your TV will display amazing contrast thanks to the TVs’ dynamic edge-lit LED backlighting.

The TVs will have audio that “makes every moment real” thanks to Sony’s Signal-to-Sound architecture. They will also have a S-Force front-facing, magnetic fluid speaker system to provide you with the highest-quality sound possible. The TV is FULL HD 3D capable, and will have WiFi connectivity built right in so that you can download video content from the Sony Entertainment Network.

To compliment the X900A’s beautiful display, Sony will bringing remastered Blu-Ray discs that support the 4K resolution of these TVs. When you purchase your TV, you will also be able to pick up a remastered copy of Spider-Man (the one featuring Tobey Maguire), Ghostbusters, and Angels & Demons for free. Sony will also be launching its FMP-X1 4K Media Player over the summer for $699, bundled with 10 films and video shorts viewable in 4k resolution. Later in the Fall, it will launch a video-distribution service that lets consumers buy various 4K titles for their TVs. These services will allow consumers to fully utilize their TVs’ capabilities.

[via Sony]

Sony releases pricing for 55-inch and 65-inch 4K Ultra HD LED TVs is written by Brian Sin & originally posted on SlashGear.
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There are a lot of TVs from major television manufacturers that feature MHL technology allowing users to directly connect their mobile device to watch content on the big screen. The problem for a lot of people is that many these TVs are rather expensive putting them out reach a budget shoppers. TV maker Sceptre has announced that it has a some new LED and LCD TVs that feature integrated MHL technology coming soon.

The company is set to begin integrating MHL tech into its line of LED backlit HDTVs starting with 32-inch units up to its 58-inch units. Currently the company is offering both a 32-inch and a 47-inch LED backlit TVs that come equipped with MHL tech. The inclusion of that technology means that the TVs support 1080p high-definition video and surround sound from the mobile device while simultaneously charging the device.

The display mirrors the mobile device screen allowing users to utilize the same menu to play movies, listen to music, and stream video. The MHL tech in the Sceptre TVs also allows you to control the connected device using the TVs remote control.

Sceptre did not offer any details of what specific models of TVs it produces support MHL at this time. It’s typical range of 32-inch TVs cost somewhere around $600. It’s nice to see some cheaper television offerings featuring MHL technology to help you get your streaming content from your smartphone or other device onto your big-screen TV.

Sceptre unveils new TVs with integrated MHL technology is written by Shane McGlaun & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The folks at Samsung have begun to deliver their full 2013 lineup of beastly television technology complete with prices, starting with the monstrous S9 UHD. The Samsung S9 UHD TV going by code-name UN85S9 will be available in pre-order form from Samsung by the end of March for a cool $39,999 USD. This machine works with an 85-inch 4k-resolution screen and we’ve had our own up close and personal look at it earlier this year at CES 2013 – have a peek!

The S9 you’re seeing in the video here is one of two eye-destroying UHD televisions revealed by Samsung this year at CES, the other being an absurd 110-incher. This S9 model is a bit closer to a realistic release – if you’ve got $40k, that is – and you’ve got 3-way 2.2 channel, 120 watt sound blasting forth as well. With the ability to up-scale HD or Full-HD to UHD-level picture quality, you’ll have trouble turning this machine down if presented with it in a shiny birthday wrapping.

This pricing scale has been announced alongside several other devices that you’ll certainly want to pick up besides the beast – perhaps not the whole lot, but a few here and there, of course. Have a peek at this rather simple-to-digest list and see what you make of it:

• HW-F750 soundbar with vacuum tube technology: March for $799
• HT-F6500W home theater system with vacuum tube technology: March for $599
• DA-F60 portable wireless Bluetooth speaker: April for $299
• MX-FS9000 Giga Sound System (Flagship): May for $1,499
• MX-FS8000 Giga Sound System: June for $999
• 2013 Smart Evolution kit: May for $299.99

There’s also the Samsung 2013 flagship LED Smart TV if you’re not aiming to go insanely-highest-grade. We had a look at the F8000′s supreme exellence back at CES 2013 as well, there seeing its rather great “richest colors” and “highest contrasts” and “brightest picture quality of any Samsung LED TV to date.” This machine will be available in sizes ranging between 46-inches to 75-inches with varying price points throughout the year – fun! Same goes for the F8500 Plasma TV series, with several models between 51-inches and 64-inches coming this year at yet-unnamed price points.

Samsung S9 Ultra HD TV priced with monster flagship lineup is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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