Friday, August 14th, 2009
Samsung recently launched 8500 series televisions with LED technology. The ‘edge based’ LED lighting technology of 8000 series is replaced by the sophisticated ‘local dimming’ LED technology in the 8500 series.
1.6 inches deep the television will hit the market by September with 46 inches and 55 inches screen. The series boasts of a massive 7000000:1 contrast ratio along with 2ms response time. Wide Colour Enhancer Pro, Ultra Clear Panel and Energy Star v3.0 rating are other features. It also has the Samsung’s latest version of Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology with refresh rate of 240 Hz. This has significantly improved the playback of the fast paced content.
The Internet@TV – Content Service, developed in association with Yahoo! is an interesting feature of the 8500 series LED television. It provides onscreen access to popular web-based content from Yahoo! It also has a DNLA compliance for wireless or wired connectivity through a network PC. This enables streamed access to photos, music etc. There is a provision for two USB ports also.
Featuring Samsung’s Touch of Colour bezel, the series provides a distinct style and flexibility to the HDTVs. Its exclusive ultra slim wall mount solution (sold separately) reduces the gap between a TV and a wall to merely 0.6 inches. Samsung’s 8500 series LED televisions are packed with numerous useful features. It has surely raised the standard for its competitors.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Right television placement is as important as the right television. Placing the television very close to or very far from the viewing seat is harmful for the eyes. Viewing angle also affects the television performance.
Whichever way you choose to place your valued possession, the height is an important consideration. The ideal height should be where your eyes level with the middle of the television screen. This height gives a correct viewing angle. Your television can either be placed on a stand or wall mounted.
There are many sleek looking decorative stands available in the market. One can choose a proper colour and model according to the background decor. Size and weight of the television are also important factors while purchasing the stand. A television should not be placed close to the front edge of the stand as they are heavier from the front.
Flat panel televisions can also be wall mounted. Floor space is saved considerably in this case. But the television can’t be moved often from its current place. Wall mounted televisions require holes in the walls for electrical outlet and AV cables. Shifting television at some other place requires closing of the previous holes in the wall and making new ones. Many people prefer hanging their flat panels above the fireplace. Precaution should then be taken that the residual heat does not affect television. The height should also be kept in mind as placing the television at a higher height is strenuous for the neck.
Aesthetics should be given importance while deciding the right place for your television. Whichever way you choose to place your television it can always add to the existing home decor.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
LCD and LED televisions are gradually ruling the television industry across the world. Reading the consumer minds, LG Electronics (LGE) launched a LCD and a LED television recently. SL80 and SL90 were the two models unveiled at the company’s annual Summer Line Show.
Much of the bezels have been eliminated in both the models. The models can be advertised as televisions with an ”edge to edge” screen.
SL80 is the cheaper model with a slim CCFL based diplay with 1.8 inches depth. It has a contrast ratio of 150000:1 and TruMotion 240Hz technology. This model will be available in the markets from August in 42,47 and 55 inch sizes.
SL90 is a LED television with LG’s TruMotion 120Hz technology. It boasts of a 3000000:1 LED mega contrast ratio. The set is extremely thin and measures merely 1.15 inches in depth. The model will hit the markets in October end in 42 and 47 inch sizes.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Have you ever pondered on where to sit while watching television? What should be the ideal distance maintained from TV while viewing it? Here are some guidelines to help you make the best of television viewing experience.
Its a common observation that different people prefer different viewing distances. This can be best observed in a theatre. Different people choose different seats according to the distance and the angle they enjoy the best. Even while watching TV at home, personal choice of the viewing angle and distance determine the seat taken. There is no ideal television viewing distance. But an optimum range of distances make the experience troublefree and enjoyable.
SMPTE and visual acuity haved framed guidelines for optimum TV viewing ditances. According to the same the nearest television viewing distance should be twice the width of the television. It also says that the farthest TV viewing distance should be five times the width of the television. If you move closer than twice the width of the television you will see the scanning lines, pixels and other video artifacts. That would distract the television viewing experience. If you watch from farther than the farthest distance specified you will miss out on the pircture details.
The distance of viewing also changes with the type of television. HDTVs require closer viewing distances than the analog TVs. Five times the screen width is the optimum distance for watching an analog TV. But HDTVs should be watched from the maximum distance of three to four times the screen width.
Thus while purchasing a television for your home consider the size of the room or distance of viewing. That would be crucial in determining the size of the television. And get the perfect piece from the available variety.
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