NEC unveils its latest Media Center PC, the ValueStar VS700/GG. It comes equipped with a 20-inch WXGA+ display, an Intel Celeron M 430 (1.73-GHz) CPU, up to 2GB of RAM, a 300GB HDD, built-in TV tuner, ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 graphics, and a DVD Super-Multi drive. External interfaces include six USB 2.0 ports, a FireWire port, 3-in-1 memory card reader, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, and 3W+3W speakers. Available September 3rd, priced at $1,967. [via NEC]
LG’s latest 37-inch LCD offers 1366 x 768 native resolution, 1600:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 brightness, HDMI input, and 2 x 15W speakers. It measures 950 x 731 x 130mm, weighs 75-pounds, and is priced at $1,808. Here’s the verdict:
This LG’s attractive price, lovely looks, healthy feature count and aggressive approach to pictures will doubtless help it stand out from the LCD hordes down at your local high street electrical store. But if you make the effort to see past all the surface pizzazz, you’ll find the truth in the old adage that all that glisters isn’t gold
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LG has just unveiled the world’s first 2D/3D switchable, 42-inch HD LCD TV. This display uses Philips’ WOWvx 3D technology, “which provides auto-stereoscopic images without the need for those silly-looking, 50’s era blue and red glasses.” Other specifications have not yet been released .We’ll keep you posted as more information becomes available. [via engadget – AVing]
PCMag reviews the Sony VAIO VGC-LS1 Media Center PC. Just a quick refresher, this PC/TV features a 19-inch 1680 x 1050 display, an Intel Core Duo processor, 2GB of memory, 250GB HDD, analog TV tuner, DVR capabilities, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, and a DVD burner. Here’s the verdict:
With its gorgeous widescreen monitor, this all-in-one desktop may look like a 19-inch LCD HDTV, but it is so much more: It’s a Media Center PC that even my wife wouldn’t throw out of the bedroom. If it weren’t for a couple of glitches, I’d call it the perfect all-in-one PC
[via PCMag]
Sony expands its Media Center PC line with the LS1. This all-in-one PC/TV sports a 19-inch 1680 x 1050 display, an Intel Core Duo processor, 2GB of memory, 250GB HDD, analog TV tuner, DVR capabilities, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, and a DVD burner. Expect to shell out $2,100 for the LS1 when it’s released mid-September. [via Gizmodo – RegHardware]
Samsung today unveiled the world’s first 70-inch LCD HDTV, which boasts 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio, 600nit brightness, 180-degree viewing angles, and 92% color saturation for optimum image quality. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
In addition, its video signal is reproduced at 120Hz, compared to a video signal of 60 Hz for a conventional Full HD LCD panel, enabling rapidly moving video images to be reproduced with crystal clarity. Samsung will begin producing the new 70-inch LCD during the first half of 2007, bolstering its position in the ultra-large-screen TV segment
[via Akihabara]
For those who want the big screen experience at home, check out this 12-foot Inflatable Home Theater (144-inch viewing area) — designed for your backyard. This easy-to-use kit is setup in minutes and connects to any projector. That’s not all, it also comes with 120W amplified speakers and a repair kit. Available now for $1299.99. [via Gizmodo]
At $3,202, the 37-inch TH-37PX600 offers 1024 x 768 native resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs, an SD card slot, and a built-in digital tuner. Here’s the verdict:
Another area in which the 37PX600 absolutely excels – and teaches LCD rivals a harsh lesson – is colours. Its V-Real processing and plasma technology together take the trip down from high to standard definition surprisingly in their stride…Another effortlessly sublime TV from Panasonic – and one that proves without doubt that you write plasma off at your peril
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Available in 32-inch, 37-inch, or 42-inch varieties, Toshiba’s new WLT68-series displays are the first to include three HDMI inputs, along with standard 100Hz image processing. They all boast 1366 x 768 native resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 brightness, an integrated digital tuner, and PC-inputs. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. [via TrustedReviews]
