News tagged with flat panel tv

SKorean TV giants tout differing technologies

The world's top two makers of flat-panel televisions are stressing the energy-saving virtues of different display technologies in their race to dominate a huge global market.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 06, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (8) | comments 2

TV makers hope thin is in for newest sets

(AP) -- Lee Richman installs high-end home theater systems that can cost as much as $170,000. Lately, he's noticed that some of his clients - or their interior designers - are perking up when they hear about ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 06, 2009 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (6) | comments 2

Sony optimistic on 3-D TVs, in-house display

(AP) -- A third to a half of the Sony Corp. TV sets sold annually will be packed with 3-D features by the year ending March 2013, a senior executive said Thursday.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Prices for flat-screen TVs will not go higher

Don't fret if there wasn't an HDTV under your tree. (Let's pretend it would have fit.) If you were like me this holiday season, it took considerable effort to get beyond the TV department at the nation's retailers. I was ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Dec 31, 2008 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Transforming roofs from wasted space to energy source

(PhysOrg.com) -- A transparent thin film barrier used to protect flat panel TVs from moisture could become the basis for flexible solar panels that would be installed on roofs like shingles.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jun 04, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 6

TV makers ready to test depths of market for 3-D

(AP) -- This is supposedly the year 3-D television becomes the hot new thing: Updated sets and disc players are coming out, and 3-D cable channels are in the works. But it's not clear the idea will reach ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Jan 07, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Panasonic leans on 'Avatar' movie for 3-D pr blitz

(AP) -- "Titanic" director James Cameron has signed on with Panasonic Corp. to promote new 3-D TVs.

Technology / Business

created Aug 21, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

LG Electronics posts record Q2 earnings

South Korea's LG Electronics Wednesday reported a record quarterly net profit, boosted by brisk sales of flat panel televisions and mobile phones.

Technology / Business

created Jul 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

With holidays approaching, TV prices to drop slightly

Prices on big-screen TVs will be going down in time for holiday shopping this year, but don't expect the dramatic discounts of 2009, when they fell 20 percent.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Oct 08, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0