Tag: Display Devices News

By the time it was all said and done, I think I spend around $6k for my livingroom theater. I certainly didn;t have to break the bank and I came away with what I thought was a pretty good system. Althought it took me a few years to get the TV I was most happy with. Electronic House has a […]

DLP based RPTV sets have found a place in many homes with its cheap price and great screen. However, a small percentage of the population suffer from the rainbow affect. Manufactuers are getting around this by employing different types of light engines to display the image. As you can imagine, you can expect to pay a price premium over traditional […]

Are you looking for a very budget orientated front projector and screen? Well, InFocus has you covered! For the small sum of $599, you get a projector and a screen. This is all after mail-in-rebate of course. The IN72, that is part of the bundle, is a EDTV (854X480) projector and is 720 ANSI lumens. Also part of the bundle […]

We are all pretty excited to see 1080p become the resolution standard for TV's. I would have to guess that sometime in the next year it will be the dominant solution. Adding these numbers will be Panasonic's PT-61DLX76 61" DLP. It looks great on paper with all the right features in place such as dual 1080p HDMI, lower price, and […]

As the title mentions, Acer is the first company to have a TV ViiV certified. What exactly does that mean? I really have no idea at this point, I am sure they verified it takes standard HD resolution and timing. Is it a Vista extender? This really means nothing to even a geek like me. From the article: "Acer's AT3705 […]

One of the reasons I went with a DLP TV in the end was due to ambient light problems with front projectors. To get a workable solution would cost a lot more money then I wanted spend. According to EngadgetHD, Planar's Xscreen is going to help out this type of problem without spending a lot of money. Read the rest […]

I am not sure the whole Media Center in a TV things is quite ready for prime time yet. Except maybe if its a FULL FEATURED Vista extender. Not to be deterred by my tough language Samsung has a couple of 50" plasmas that will incorporate some sorta of Media Center capabilities. From the article: Details are sketchy at best, […]

One thing about the holiday season, it brings out the shopping expert in everyone, including Future Looks. This is another back to basics article that I am very fond of. Assuming people know the basics is foolish and sure to lose you sales. It also reminds me of an article from earlier this week; be sure to bring your own […]

There is a lot of information to absorb while researching what television to best suit your needs. About.com has a handy guide covering the basics of what to look for when buying a TV. One point that is never covered when shopping for the TV is to consult with your significant other. Its not mandatory but we all know.. when […]

With all of the talk of HDMI 1.3, I was wondering when a device would hit the market. Espon has announced their first 1.3 capable projector. The Pro Cinema 1080p projector uses the Vastlane Sil9133 chip. The projectors sports a 12,000:1 contrast ratio, 1200 ANSI lumens brightness, HDMI connector (duh), component connector and a mini-D-sub connector. From the article: Priced […]