Nintendo Wii U

The Wii U, Nintendo’s next console, avariety of new controls will be made available by that crazy new controller with a 6.2-inch touchscreen embedded in it. The Wii U controller can handle your gaming session when the television is needed for other purposes, while a built-in front-facing cam will let you video chat from anywhere too and the Wii U will be compatible with all current-gen accessories.

Nintendo has announced its new console and it is the Nintendo Wii U and it is coming in 2012. Reggie said that the Wii name made perfect sense when people started taking it as “We” and let players come together. But the next console is going to introduce and little more focus on the individual gamers. Utilzing a new controller that has built in 6.2 inch touch-screen, theWii U will let players play, draw, browse and more. The Wii U controller also includes two analog sticks, a d-pad, two triggers, microphone, speakers, camera, gyroscope and accelerometer. More impressively, it allows games to be played on your HDTV or on the screen of the controller. The screen can also be used for an inventory screen while playing on the big screen. The Wii U is one-hundred percent backwards compatible with all Wii games and controllers. Nintendo is also planning cross-compatible games between the Wii U and the 3DS. One of the first games to use this will be a new Super Smash Brothers games due out in 2012 along with LEGO City Stories. Some of the games shown included with the Wii U include a new Legend of Zelda and a prototype of Super Mario Brothers that lets you put your Mii in the game. Confirmed third party games that appeal to ‘core’ gamers include Darksiders II and Metro: Last Night from THQ, Assassin’s Creed and Ghost Recon Online from Ubisoft, DiRT from Codemasters, Aliens: Colonial Marines and Batman: Arkham City from WB Games. There’s also Tekken with the ability to customize your fighters and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge.

 

Panasonic Viera AR Setup Simulator App

Panasonic Viera AR Setup Simulator app augments the reality of your TV dream and just grab the wall or pedestal AR marker from the printer and place it wherever you hope to showcase that new Panny. Then watch the app augment your reality through the iPhone’s camera and you then toss the marker wherever you want your virtual TV to pop up and voila, a brand new flat panel appears out of thin air on your iPhone screen.

Panasonic Corporation developed Panasonic VIERA AR Setup Simulator using AR, iPhone application that enables to see when VIERA is setup by integrating real-time generated CG to camera captured images of real space such as living room. The distribution began on April 27, 2011.Print out special AR markers, place it where you like to setup VIERA and look at the marker with iPhone camera that the application has been downloaded, then an image of VIERA will appear on a display. Even when you change a viewing angle, CG image of VIERA will be displayed with a correct angle as if VIERA actually exists there.This application supports VIERA lineups that varies between countries and regions and displays a lineup according to a user’s country and region of residence. The simulation results can be captured with a camera and be shared with family and friends via e-mail, twitter and facebook.In the future, Panasonic VIERA AR Setup Simulator will contain the product lineups around the world as well as the languages.Requires iPhone 3G or later, iOS3.1 compatible.Abbreviation for augmented reality. Technology that appends information to real environment using computer and/or the term that refers to the environment which information has been appended to real environment.

 

Panasonic VIERA TC-L32X30 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Panasonic bring VIERA TC-L32X30 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV. Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast. Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Product Features:
* IPS Alpha Panel. Easy IPTV
* iPod/iPhone Entertainment Kit
* VIERA Image Viewer with H.264
* IPS Alpha Panel
* Easy IPTV

Original Panasonic Features

VIERA Image Viewer

Equipped with an SD card slot, VIERA makes it easy to view full-HD photos and motion images that you shot yourself. Simply insert the SD memory card into the slot, and you’re ready to view your photos and full-HD videos on the big screen. You can make your slide shows even more impressive by adding background music and attractive frames. With VIERA’s big screen and superb image quality, family and friends will love sharing your memories.

VIERA Link

Games are much more fun when there’s no lag in operation. VIERA automatically chooses settings that provide the optimal image, so you get super-fast response and no delays. Even dark scenes with delicately rendered details are beautiful and easy to see.

VIERA Tools

The VIERA Tools user interface makes it easy to access and understand key functions. Simply press a function button, and an explanation appears on the screen. Keep the button pressed to activate the function immediately.

Wide Viewing Angle

With VIERA’s wide 178° viewing angle, you see clear, vibrant images from every seat in the room. The backlight features a wide transmission aperture that enhances contrast between light and dark and improves response to provide smoother motion images.

EASY IPTV

Simply press the VIERA Tools button on the remote control to directly access a variety of Internet services. Enjoy online music and movies with ease.

DLNA

Connect a DLNA-compatible VIERA and DLNA-compatible AV equipment to your home network, and you can watch movies, listen to music, and view photos from any room in the house.

Key Specifications:

• Series: X30
• Screen type: LCD
• Screen size: 31.5 inches
• Native resolution: 1,366 x 768 pixels
• Panel:IPS-Alpha LCD (WSXGA)
• Filter: Fine Black Panel
• HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
• EDTV display capability: 480p
• Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power,V-Audio Surround
• Image viewer:Yes (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3 playback)
• Aspect control: 480i/p: Full, Just, 4:3, Zoom 1080i/p: Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom
• Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK3L2RW
• Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French
• Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections:

• HDMI: 3 (1 side)
• Component (Y, PB, PR): RCA x 1
• Composite A/V: RCA x 1
• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
• Digital audio output: 1 (5.1 ch)

 Dimensions:

• TV with stand: 20.9″ x 30.7″ x 8.2″(H x W x D); 22.1 pounds
• TV without stand: 19.6″ X 30.7″ X 3.4″ (H x W x D); 19.9 pounds

 

Mitsubishi LCD HDTVs

Mitsubishi drops LCD HDTVs to focus on 73-inch and above sized displays with Sharp’s Quattron technology which adds discrete yellow to standard red, green, and blue (RGB) primary colors to improve TV color fidelity.

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. is restructuring the company and refocusing its business strategy to offer a wide range of visual solutions for large-screen devices.The goal is to reclaim our position as the large screen company. To that end, on the Audio Visual (AV) side of our business, we will manufacture and sell micro-display projection televisions(MDPTVs) and Laservue televisions in sizes 73-inch and above. On the Professional Visual Systems (PVS) side, the company will concentrate on projector sales, display wall, printers and large public display screens. It also plans to expand its PVS business to Central and South America.MDEA plans to exit the LCD-TV market entirely. Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America will reduce its workforce accordingly. Its offices in Ontario and Braselton will close. All services will relocate to Irvine, CA. Its factory in Mexicali, Mexico will reduce its workforce as well. The factory will continue to manufacture and assemble large-screen televisions. The company is evaluating its dealer network to match its new product offerings to appropriate distribution channels.

 

VIZIO M220VA 22-inch Full HD 1080p 720p LED LCD HDTV

VIZIO has released M220VA 22-inch display with Full HD. The M220VA RazorLED LCD HDTV offers Full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast – all in a sleek razor thin design, with black and white bezel color options.This LED backlit LCD HDTV also includes a digital ambient light sensor ensuring that you will always have the best picture and most efficient energy savings by adjusting the brightness based on the lighting conditions of your room.

Key Features:
* 22-inch LED Backlit LCD HDTV featuring 1920 x 1080 pixels and support for 16.7 Million colors.
* Razor Thin Profile only 0.75″ thin with a maximum depth of 2.37″.
* Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.
* 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites.
* Ambient Lighting is achieved as energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.
* Enjoy Digital Photo Viewing with friends and family via the built-in USB port (USB drive sold separately).
* 170/160 Degree horizontal/vertical viewing angle results in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room.
* Two built-in 3-watt speakers provide clear sound.
* SRS Audio Technologies: SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming, while SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit’s two speakers.
* Included Remote is stylish and enables you to easily control your TV.
* ECO HD exceeds the current ENERGY STAR 4.1, saving you money on utilities, while limiting the impact on our planet.
* Warranty: One year parts and labor, and free lifetime technical support.

Connections:
* HDMI (with HDCP): 2
* Component Plus Stereo Audio: 1
* RF: 1
* Computer Input (RGB): 1
* SPDIF Digital Optical Output: 1
* Headphone Output: 1
* USB: 1 (side; supports JPEG image format)

Dimensions:
* TV with stand: 20.63″ x 14.09″ x 5.03″ (WxHxD); 8.653 pounds
* TV without stand: 20.63″ x 14.09″ x 2.27″ (WxHxD); 7.364 pounds

Technical Specifications:
* Screen Size: 22-inches
* Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM
* Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
* Signal Compatibility: 1080P, 1080i, 720P, 480P, 480i
* Computer Support: 1920 x 1080, 1360 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600, 640 x 480 via VGA/HDMI
* Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 20,000:1
* Brightness: 250 nits
* Response Time: 5ms
* Refresh Rate: 60Hz
* LED: Yes – edge lit
* Picture-in-Picture (PIP): No
* Picture-outside-Picture (POP): No
* Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee: No
* V-Chip: Yes
* 3D Comb Filter: Yes
* 3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down: Yes
* ATSC with 8VSB and QAM demodulation: Yes
* ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding: Yes
* NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes
* Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component VGA or HDMI
* Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
* Remote Control: VR10 (black)
* Panel Lamp Life (typical): 30,000 hours
* Voltage Range: 120Vac at 60Hz
* Power Consumption: 28W, <1W Standby
* Wall Mount Hole Pattern: VESA standard 75mm x 75mm

 

ViewSonic VT2300LED 23-Inch 1920x1080p LED LCD HDTV

Experiencing with the real quality with ViewSonic’s 23″ VT2300LED HDTV. The Full HD 1080p resolution delivering 100% of your HD signal for incredibly precise images. Plus the LED technology gives you sharper images with blacker blacks and brighter whites. The Super-fast video response and advanced image processing ensure extreme clarity in all your HD entertainment.

Advanced image processing delivers clearer, crisper, sharper images:

Advanced image processing eliminates noise, increases contrast and detail and optimizes color for rich, vibrant images. High-definition images look amazing and even standard television images are unbelievably smooth and sharp.

OptiSync technology now features HDMI:
Add versatility to your LCD TV with support for HDMI with high-definition content protection (HDCP) and analog (VGA) signals, plus component, S-video, composite, and TV/cable input.

Vivid graphics, clear text, stunning TV:

Ultra-high brightness, dynamic contrast ratio of 8000:1, and 1920×1080 optimum PC resolution provide vibrant video and crisp data images in the living room or on the desktop.

Connect to all your peripherals:

The integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner and multiple connectivity options including HDMI with HDCP give you all the inputs you need for game consoles, DVD and Blu-ray players and computers. Get maximum enjoyment in kids’ rooms, dens, kitchens or any room in your home with the beautifully styled, high-performance VT2300LED HDTV.

16:9 Full HD 1920×1080 resolution panel

Experience a new dimension in movie viewing and gaming with Full HD 1080p super resolution for the optimum richness and clarity in picture quality.

Mercury-free LED backlight:Uses less energy but produces more vivid colors – blacker blacks and brighter white.

 

LG 37LE5300 37-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED LCD HDTV

LG 37LE5300 LED LCD HDTV offering you 1080p Full HD resolution for crystal-clear picture and TruMotion 120Hz technology for virtually no motion blur. The 37-inch LED LCD HDTV is great for watching sports and movies for the fast action with its 2ms (millisecond) response time.The more improved motion capture allows smooth, natural pictures, even with fast paced action. This is an Amazon product review form Amazon.com.

LCD Panel with LED Backlighting
Tired of dark scenes or dull colors? LG’s LED technology provides a slim profile and delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail, as well as greater energy efficiency compared to conventional LCD TVs.

Full HD 1080p resolution
This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You’ll see details and colors like never before.

3,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
No more worrying about dark scenes or dull colors. The dynamic contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1 delivers more stunning colors and deeper blacks than you can imagine.

Energy Star 4.0
Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they’re on) modes. ENERGY STAR qualified TVs use about 30 percent less energy than standard units.

Smart Energy Saving 
With LG’s Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.

TruMotion 120Hz
TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment.

Intelligent Sensor
Don’t strain your eyes. Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.

Key Specifications

• Screen size: 37-inch class (37 inches diagonal)
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD)
• Dynamic contrast ratio: 3,000,000:1
• Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical
• Response time: 2ms
• Built-in tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM
• Audio output: 20 watts (10W x 2)
• Speaker system: 2-way, 4 speakers
• Dolby Digital decoder: Yes
• Surround system: Infinite Sound
• Input labeling: Yes
• Swivel stand: ±20 degrees
• VESA compliance: 200mm x 200mm
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Connections

• HDMI (version 1.3, HDCP): 3 rear, 1 side
• Component: 1 rear, 1 side
• Composite A/V: 1 rear, 1 side
• RF: 1 rear
• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 rear
• PC audio input: 1 rear
• Digital audio output: 1 optical, rear
• USB: 1 side
• Headphone out: 1 side
• RS-232c input: 1 rear

Dimensions

• TV without stand: 35.6 x 22.4 x 1.6 inches (WxHxD); 28.2 pounds
• TV with stand: 35.6 x 24.8 x 10.6 inches (WxHxD); 34.4 pounds

 

VIZIO XVT HDTVs

Superior Technologies in VIZIO’s Full Array TruLED XVT Series Set the Picture Quality Standard for HDTVs.VIZIO’s XVT™ Series HDTVs use Full Array TruLED™ LCD technology for significant performance advantages over competitors’ sets, with superior uniformity, better off-angle viewing and deeper blacks.

Even though most HDTVs stick to just the task of outputting TV broadcasts, VIZIO went all the way and gave its XVT series of large and powerful LCD HDTVs a full set of PC-like features, such as wireless connectivity, apps and even QWERTY keyboards built as part of their Bluetooth remote controls.A single TV with such a set of features would not be too unusual as a means of testing the market, but VIZIO didn’t release just one, but a whole line of XVT displays.The list includes versions of multiple screen sizes, all with LED backlighting and a refresh rate of 240 Hz.

This year’s iteration of VIZIO’s top of the line XVT LCDs (at least until the XVT3D — née XVT Pro — series hits in Q4) are finally ready to ship and, as we’ve come to expect, pack a long list of features to go along with their price tags. The 240Hz 42-, 47-, and 55-inch versions all feature LED backlighting, which may be ready to beat criticisms of of light black levels with a claimed 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Whether or not you believe any TV manufacturer’s contrast measurements, an increased 120 zones of backlighting (up from 80 last year, up to 160 from 120 on the 47-inch) and a profile that’s 2 inches slimmer (down to just 3 inches deep) this time around should be easily noticeable. The 37- and 32-inch XVT models rely on the company’s edge lit Razor LED lighting tech and are less than 2 inches this, with stated 1,000,000:1 contrast ratios.

What’s more, the TVs are quite thin and, while not as cheap as other products of similar screen sizes, include the VIZIO Internet Apps suite of features, a widget-based applications platform.This platform supports Netflix, Pandora and other streaming services, and is taken advantage of through the support for WiFi and the QWERTY Bluetooth remote.”VIZIO is solidifying its position as a technology and performance leader with the introduction of the new generation of XVT HDTVs,” said John Schindler, VIZIO VP New Products.

VIZIO, America’s HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company, announced today shipping of a new lineup of leading edge XVT (Xtreme VIZIO Technology) Series HDTVs featuring Full Array TruLED™ LCD HDTV technology. VIZIO, a leading seller of LED LCD TVs in the U.S. with 500,000 units sold in the second quarter, offers its premium XVT line with picture quality improvements that elevate the performance standard for LED backlit LCD HDTVs and produce the best possible viewer experience.

VIZIO is solidifying its position as a technology and performance leader with the introduction of the new generation of XVT HDTVs,” said John Schindler, VIZIO VP New Products. “Our dedication to high performance drives us to use the best commercially available technology. Each of our XVT TruLED sets uses a Full Array with local dimming that produces an unquestioned superior picture. Many competitive manufacturers have decided to use only Edge Lit technology in their flagship products, but edge lighting results in an inevitable compromise in performance.

Other than arbitrary and easily fudged specs, VIZIO’s fighting the competition with its VIA suite of features  widget based app platform with Netflix, Pandora & others, built-in WiFi and QWERTY Bluetooth remote — and they’re all here, along with plenty of HDMI inputs and SRS audio technology. The 32-inch isn’t the cheapest model that size you’ll find at $699 and neither is the top of the line XVT553SV with its $2,199 MSRP, but after perusing the list of specs in the press release after the break, it’s hard to imagine finding many with a similar resume at those prices.

 

Sony Bloggie 3D Camcorder Available For $250

Sony unveiled its Bloggie 3D Camcorder ealier this year. But now the company has started shipping and is available to buy for $249.99. The Bloggie 3D will obviously allow you to capture 3D video, as well as the ability to capture 2D should you want to.

The new Sony Bloggie 3D Camcorder allows you to take 3D or 2D 1920 x 1080p MP4 HD video together with 5 mega pixel still images. Both can then be viewed on its 2.4″ LCD without the need to wear any 3D glasses.

The Bloggie 3D is equipped two sensors/lenses, with 3GB of internal memory and can recorder up to 4 hours of footage on a full charge. Other features include SteadyShot image stabilisation, Auto Focus/Auto Macro, an Exmor CMOS sensor, Face Detection and a built-in USB arm for easy transfer of your recording to a computer.

The Bloggie 3D also has embedded Bloggie software to allow you to easily share your images and video, and has Auto Focus/Auto Macro with a HDMI output allowing you to view your recordings on a 3D enabled HDTV.

The new Sony Bloggie 3D is available now for $249.99 (around £150).