Entries from January 31st, 2009

CES 2009: Panasonic’s New Plasma and LCD Model Series

January 31st, 2009 · 28 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, Plasma

Panasonic made a number of HDTV plasma announcements at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month.  Among the highlights: the expansion of its plasma HDTV line to 26 models; new Neo PDP (plasma) panels which consume only 50% of the power of their 2007 models; a new 54” screen size; higher contrast ratios [...]

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Tips On Viewing Superbowl XLIII In HD

January 23rd, 2009 · 6 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, Plasma

By following the instructions in the 3D section below, you’ll be able to get a free pair of ColorCode 3-D Glasses to view the bridesmaids in 3D while waiting for Superbowl XLIII. (photo courtesy of ColorCode 3-D) ——————————————————————————————————- Plan on watching the Superbowl in HDTV?  Now is the time to get prepared.  Here’s what you [...]

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CES 2009: New Green HDTVs Use Less Energy

January 21st, 2009 · 1 Comment · LCD Flat Panel, Plasma

Sony, Toshiba, LG, Samsung and other makers announced a number of their respective 2009 HDTVs will meet or exceed the Energy Star 3.0 standard for lower energy consumption.  What does this mean to you? Choosing an Energy Star 3.0 HDTVs can result lower electric bills. There are several methods manufacturers are utilizing to achieve more [...]

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CES 2009: 3D HDTV Flat Panels Are Coming

January 20th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Blu-ray Players, LCD Flat Panel, Plasma

The highlight of the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show, was the introduction of the next generation of HDTV.  All Around the Las Vegas Convention Center continuous demonstrations of new 3D High Definition products, technologies and prototypes were being conducted by many of the major (and some minor) HDTV makers including LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, Soyo/Honeywell [...]

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Circuit City’s Liquidation Sale: Deal or No Deal?

January 17th, 2009 · 53 Comments · Blu-ray Players, Blu-ray Titles, DLP, LCD Flat Panel, Microdisplay Rear Projection, Plasma

Unable to find a buyer for its money losing chain of stores, by order of the bankruptcy court, today (Jan. 17, 2009) Circuit City began the liquidation of all of its merchandise in the 567 remaining Circuit City stores in  the US. The HD Guru® visited the local Circuit City store in Hicksville, NY.  Here [...]

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HD GURU’S 2009 PREDICTIONS

January 3rd, 2009 · 15 Comments · Blu-ray Players, Blu-ray Titles, DLP, Laser HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, Microdisplay Rear Projection, Plasma

The HD Guru welcomes in 2009 with forecasts on content, pricing and products. You can expect confirmation on a number of these predictions as early as next week when the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show begins in Las Vegas. (Photo above is a copy of an invitation emailed to CES registered press to see Panasonics’s [...]

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