Luxury Gadget of the day: Swarovski encrusted LG’s Canvas Crystal X HDTV

By Andrew | June 12, 2008

The way TVs are involving into object de art, it seems the time is no far when instead of watching programmes on TV people will buy TV to watch its beauty and adorn their homes. If Scarlet was not enough a beauty to woo the style lovers, and Canvas was not saving much power, LG has introduced yet another look and you drool kind of dazzling TV in the market. Dazzling because this all new wonder called the Canvas Crystal X HDTV is heavily caked with not 20-30 but 1000 Sworovski crystals.
Talk about the specs and a sexy 47-inch screen meets the eye apart from the other regular features found in an utterly stylish and ultra modern TV of the day. Available in Korea, Canvas Crystal X HDTV is priced at a whopping US$3,194 each. So what? The bargain is still stylish! What say…how about a swarovski clad Scarlet?
Via: Reghardware

LCD TV gets in 4th generation with Samsung’s Digital Masterworks Art-LCD TV cum art display

By Andrew | June 5, 2008

LG’s Scarlet TV will lose it’s sheen and their latest baby XCanvas power saving TV would actually lack power the moment you get a glimpse of The Digital Masterworks Art-TV from Samsung, the fourth generation of their LCD technology.

What lends this TV a persona class apart when compared to the other TVs on the block is the fact that its fine 46-inch widescreen display is not just a regular TV screen but an object de art. You have to put your eyes on the fine art frame outlining the screen instead of the same old boring traditional bezel to believe what we are talking about. The 1080p resolution, 3,000:1 contrast ratio and 500 nits brightness, make the display of the TV no less than a piece worth alluring and technology worth praising.

This hybrid LCD TV will be jointly developed by Samsung in collaboration with  Thomas Kinkade Company and will be embellished with some of the American painter’s more known realistic, bucolic, and idyllic prints on the set’s 40Gb hard drive, with updates available via cable or wirelessly.

If that was enough to make you drool, we have more of it…the company is also planning to introduce a touch sensitive screen that will enable users to play with lighting or colors within an artwork by hand…now that’s what we called innovation par imagination!

Via: Crave

LG launches 47-inch power saving ‘Xcanvas David LED’ TV

By Andrew | June 2, 2008

After drawing loads of crowds with their last launch of Scarlet TV, LG is all set to bask in the glory of some more accolades with another new TV. This time they are touting their latest entrant as the low power consumption TV. Christened as ‘Xcanvas David LED’ (model: 47LG90QD)’, as of now the 47 inches TV is launched only in Korea market.
It reduces power consumption up to 70 % as it supports 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio at a 120Hz refresh rate, and is equipped with Aurora LED backlight with eyeQgreen function. It also enhances the brightness and video quality of the TV.
Talk about design and Xcanvas TV is not far behind in this arena as well. It features a high-quality wood grain pattern on the front panel, and homes invisible speaker system tuned by Mark Levinson and four HDMI ports for a remarkable sound quality.
As far as price is concerned as of now the talked about price is around 4,000,000(KRW).
Via: Aving

Envision L42H761 1080p LCD TV

By Andrew | May 18, 2008

Suckers for LCD TVs have another attraction to drool over. Have a look at the latest entrant into Envison’s LCD family. This 42-inch wonder is 1080p LCD tv and the owners call it L42H761.

Yes, the name sounds too technical but no doubts it suits the trail of features that this entertainment box homes. It features a 1080p panel, twin HDMI ports, S/PDIF digital audio out, a PC input (with audio), digital ATSC / ClearQAM tuner, 172-degree viewing angles, 3-D comb filter to be very precise.

If I’ve left something then, it is the special “color enhancement / noise reduction features that they offer are perfect to treat your eyes.. As far as the price goes this one from Envision can pep up your living room and jazz up your entertainment life for a crisp $1,049.99. Hope you find it deserving!

Via: Engadget

Wireless goes your HDTV, thanks Sharp’s tuner

By Andrew | April 30, 2008

This is one wireless technology that I’m actually faling in love with. Thanks to Sharp, and the new device that they have created, there will be a little less web of wires behind your high-end TVs, particularly Sharp’s recently launched ultra slim X-series LCD displays.

They call this wireless technology as WHDI (Wireless High Definition Interface). This allows HDMI signals to be transmitted in full 1080p, without loosing upon quality. All of your TV inputs and bulky tunings will get routed to your TV via the tiny set top box you see on top.

The box is supposed to be placed 100 feet away and can work across 4-5 walls, allowing you to keep all of your home theater equipments lie at a safe place out of the way.

The technology seems smart and nothing smart comes without a price and the WHDi is no exception. This device is priced at $800. I don’t think, it’s much of a price to give an extra kick of style to your already stylish HDTV from Sharp.

HANNSMilano: The Leather LCD TV from Hanspree

By Andrew | March 10, 2008

After the Mirror Tv, here’s a treat for those who are looking forward to do their interiors exclusively in leathers. And when we say entire interior we include that TV as well.

Now, if you are thinking, where in the world will you find a TV to match your leather interior, then let me tell you that it’s available at Hanspree. Though their creation looks more apt for the kids room as the TV lacks the sophistication and is rather cute enough for a kid’s room.
They offer a unique LCD TV with two-tone style in genuine leather exterior! Yes, it will look good to some and also unique enough to make your interiors stand out. Hope you don’t stand alone out there

Coming to the specifications, HannsMilano as they call this LCD has a 9.6-inch screen (hope you’ve got why we called it a kids’ TV). Another absurd thing to note in HannsMilano is the handle on the top of the TV as if they are making it easy for a thief to pick and run away!

Only thing smart that I could find in this entertainment gadget is the cable management, that does away with that deadly sight of entangled cables here and there. So if you are game to get home the leather avatar of the TV, it’s available at Hanspree.

Price: £129.99 here
Via: ShinyShiny

Soak TV will keep you entertained in the Bathroom

By Andrew | January 30, 2008

Here comes a treat for the waterbabies. Indeed a practical solution for the craving to watch your favourite show while having a soothing bath in Jacuzzi. We are talking about the Soak TV, which is another addition into the world of water friendly gadgets or the waterproof entertainment sets to be more precise.

As the name suggests, this TV has a Waterproof LCDs that is good enough to be used indoors as well as outdoors. Wireless, waterproof with stereo speakers…I don’t think you need any more feature to make it the best bet for your home.

Not just this, but you can also attach your Soak TV speakers to your PC or DVD player. Quite cool…a great way to enjoy your fav video next to your kitchen counter or pool…it’s sturdy enough to stand the natural elements working against it.

Though the unique range of Soak TV is not yet available easily, but one that you can conveniently grab is the Soak104 model which is priced at £494.95.
Via: ChipChick

Under the cabinet docking system from Phillips

By Andrew | January 19, 2008

If you are looking out for some cool entertainment even while you are preparing that pasta or pancake in the kitchen, here’s the way out.

Check out the under the the Philips DCD778/37 Docking System. This chick gadget is designed to be fixed under your kitchen cabinet to make cooking a fun task rather than a monotonous chore.

The features that make the Docking system pick-me-up include a 8.5 inch wide screen, that’s decent enough for a kitchen. LCD screen to play your fav DVDs, CDs or TV program. Not just this it also homes a smart cooking-timer and clock and theb onus comes whenyou get to know that your Docking system also doubles up as a smart docking station for your iPOd.

So, no matter you have the iPod mini, nano or for that matter a 5th generation iPod the docking system is compatible to all.

It comes with a remote control and is good enough to bring a million dollar smile on your wife’s face at a chic price of $380.

Via: ChipChick

  

Complement your Sharp Aquos TV with AN-ACD2 Home Theater

By Andrew | January 16, 2008

Here’s a good news for all those who are already in love with their 37 or 42 inches Sharp Aquos TV. We have brought another reason to love your TV.  

Sharp has announced to launch the best thing to complement your Aquous. It’s the AN-ACD2 Home Theater! To begin with the home theatre will be introduced in Japanese markets early next month.  

The main features of the Aquos Audio AN-ACD2 are its 150W (2×25 + 100 from the subwoofer) sound that it produces to supplement your TV.  

Not jus this, but you can also add a BluRay disc player, while the HDMI is comes along  to add that mark of completion to the look and feel of your home theatre.   

The price at which the AN-ACD2 home theatre is announced is somewhere near 95,000 yen in for the customers in
Japan. Via: Akihabara 

Sharp Aquos V/S Panasonic Plasma

By Andrew | December 19, 2007

If you are looking for a full scale 1080p big screen, here are two interesting options that may gather your attention. VUDU, a VOD service that proposes immediate access of HD, TV shows and numerous movies online has inked deal with Sharp to endorse Free Vudu set of box with $50 of movies on a purchase of a 42″ and up 1080p Aquos LCD.

Agreed, the sound of ‘voodoo’ might not win your wife’s heart but this can be compensated by taking home Panasonic Plasma with Blu-Ray player. Panasonic is operating a special with $499 saving on a 42″ or 50″ 1080p plasma TV with the purchase of DMP-BD30K 1080p Blu-ray Disc player. To my knowledge, this would be one of its kind standalone Blu-Ray player to date with profile 1.1 and HBR Bitstream.

Via SlasgGear