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bmwracer wrote:LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012

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LG let us know at CES 2011 that it had 4K LCD televisions in the pipeline, but unfortunately they didn't make it out this year. Expect for that to change in 2012, as the company just announced it's bringing an 84-inch "ultra definition" (3840x2160) TV to Las Vegas to go along with its 55-inch OLED. It has all of LG's Cinema 3D and Smart TV features built-in, including support for that upgraded Magic Motion remote and voice control. There's no official word yet on when we'll see these on shelves or at what price, but it certainly looks production ready compared to other prototypes that have been displayed over the years. While we don't have easy sources of 4K-res video content yet, one of the reasons LG is making the jump first is for 3D. Its Cinema 3D tech uses a Film Pattern Retarder (FPR) screen and passive glasses that result in lowered resolution, but with those extra pixels there's no question about whether viewers are still getting at least an HD picture. So far 4K at home is the domain of Sony and JVC's high-priced projectors, but we'll see if any other companies (we'll check off Toshiba right now) show off upgrades in size and resolution of their HDTVs this year.

That'll cost about a 5'er.

Tu_triky wrote:That'll cost about a 5'er.

At least. :sweat:

At double the resolution and no media to support it, seems like overkill.

bmwracer wrote:
At least. :sweat:

At double the resolution and no media to support it, seems like overkill.

Yeah I don't see much end-user implementation of that technology for some time.

Tu_triky wrote:Yeah I don't seem much end-user implementation of that technology for some time.

Yeah, it's not like a 600bhp car that Jeremy Clarkson can take out onto the racetrack.

bmwracer wrote:
Yeah, it's not like a 600bhp car that Jeremy Clarkson can take out onto the racetrack.

Uh huh. I can maybe see some businesses using it for some bleeding edge presentation or using the display as a marketing piece but the average joe is a different story.

Tu_triky wrote:I can maybe see some businesses using it for some bleeding edge presentation or using the display as a marketing piece

LOL, using a $5K HDTV to display why the company suffered a loss in the past quarter. :hehe:

bmwracer wrote:
LOL, using a $5K HDTV to display why the company suffered a loss in the past quarter. :hehe:

:hehe:

Vizio XVT CinemaWide TV goes on sale, 21:9 movie purists celebrate the end of black bars

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It's been a long, long wait for Vizio's ultrawidescreen LCD TV to show its face: the company was promising such sets starting around this time last year that ultimately missed the October and subsequent March targets. Vizio is one to eventually make good on a promise, though, and has just started shipping the first XVT series CinemaWide set. The lone 58-inch model's focus remains on that 2560 x 1080p screen, whose stretchy 21:9 aspect ratio fits what you often see at the movie theater without having to crop or adjust like you would with a typical 16:9 set. Whether or not you have a chronic aversion to black bars, the CinemaWide is still a respectable set in its own right, with edge-based LED backlighting, a 120Hz refresh rate, a Bluetooth remote and the common host of Vizio internet apps. The TV maker must be doing a form of penance for taking its time on the 21:9 display: the $2,800 regular price is a lot lower than the originally quoted $3,500, and you can pick up the CinemaWide TV for $2,500 if you act quickly.

I do hate those black bars, but can't afford this tv. :beaten:

Jav_sol wrote:I do hate those black bars, but can't afford this tv. :beaten:

You'll get the black bars with any TV, since no one TV can cover all of the various aspect ratios... :sweat:

4K, 84-inch 'ultra' HDTV from LG is ready to start shipping now in Korea, worldwide next month

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Just in time to completely blow away that puny flat screen you nabbed for your dorm room, LG has announced its 84-inch ultra high definition LCD TV is ready to ship in South Korea. The company put its first UHDTV up for pre-ordering last month, at a price of 25 million won, which currently converts to about $22,105 US. The 84LM9600 does 3D with LG's Cinema 3D passive glasses technology, however its ultra high pixel count means you're still watching in 1080p even with the resolution loss since it starts at 3,840 x 2,160, and also features "3D sound" with integrated 2.2 channel speakers.

The bad news of course is that finding actual 4K res content is practically impossible, despite recent work on standards and even some testing by broadcasters. Still, plug this into a BDP-S790 Blu-ray player, certain PS3 apps or just output the latest video you've shot and it should be worth the price of admission, assuming you're one of the (presumably) well-heeled Korean VIP customers that managed to snag one so far. If you're not then don't worry -- the press release (included after the break) reveals you'll have your chance once they start shipping worldwide in September, we plan to get our eyes on a production model at IFA 2012 in Germany.

bmwracer wrote:4K, 84-inch 'ultra' HDTV from LG is ready to start shipping now in Korea, worldwide next month

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Just in time to completely blow away that puny flat screen you nabbed for your dorm room, LG has announced its 84-inch ultra high definition LCD TV is ready to ship in South Korea. The company put its first UHDTV up for pre-ordering last month, at a price of 25 million won, which currently converts to about $22,105 US. The 84LM9600 does 3D with LG's Cinema 3D passive glasses technology, however its ultra high pixel count means you're still watching in 1080p even with the resolution loss since it starts at 3,840 x 2,160, and also features "3D sound" with integrated 2.2 channel speakers.

The bad news of course is that finding actual 4K res content is practically impossible, despite recent work on standards and even some testing by broadcasters. Still, plug this into a BDP-S790 Blu-ray player, certain PS3 apps or just output the latest video you've shot and it should be worth the price of admission, assuming you're one of the (presumably) well-heeled Korean VIP customers that managed to snag one so far. If you're not then don't worry -- the press release (included after the break) reveals you'll have your chance once they start shipping worldwide in September, we plan to get our eyes on a production model at IFA 2012 in Germany.

Nuts. I would replace the sliding door in to my backyard with that tv.

Tu_triky wrote:Nuts. I would replace the sliding door in to my backyard with that tv.

You'd have to stand it on end... Wonder if you could rotate the picture...? :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
You'd have to stand it on end... Wonder if you could rotate the picture...? :beaten:

That tv is over the top man. For sure.

Panasonic's not willing to be outdone:

Panasonic's 145-inch 8K PDP eyes-on

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Tucked away into a dark corner of Panasonic's booth is the clear highlight of the outfit's IFA 2012 showcase: a 145-inch 8K plasma display panel. Developed in partnership with Japan's NHK, the prototype is merely a proof of concept for the broadcaster's planned 2020 launch of Super Hi Vision TV. In person, the flat screen is truly awe-inspiring, offering such richness of detail that even up-close we weren't able to discern any pixels, while colors appeared balanced and natural. Overall, the image quality -- 16 times that of regular full HD -- nearly apes the real-world images it replicates. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait sometime before this tech trickles down to the mass market level. In the meantime, content yourself with a brief video demo after the break.

Sony's 84-inch 4K Bravia XBR-84X900 goes up for pre-order for $25,000

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That stunning and gigantic Bravia that Sony unveiled at IFA, well, we finally have pricing and availability for this potential TV king. The 84-inch Bravia XBR-84X900 (aka the KD-84X9005) will go up for pre-order tomorrow, September 6th, for the jaw-dropping price of $25,000 (let us know when you've stopped hyperventilating). The edge-lit panel wont' be delivering full HD passive 3D entertainment to living rooms until later this fall, however. While orders can be placed less than 24 hours from now, shipments will have to wait until some undetermined day in November. Well, at least that should give you a few months head start on paying this monstrosity off... before the repo men eventually show up to take it off your hands.

bmwracer wrote:Sony's 84-inch 4K Bravia XBR-84X900 goes up for pre-order for $25,000

I have a 401k that's worth less

Tu_triky wrote:I have a 401k that's worth less

Haha. :hehe:

bmwracer wrote:
Haha. :hehe:

Seemed appropriate.

Man, these TVs keep getting bigger and more expensive. :sweat:
If you need something that big, wouldn't you be better off with a projection system?