LG Electronics and Sharp Inc. have both said that they expect prices to fall more than 30 percent on LCD TV’s that are 40″ and smaller. The stocks are also taking a serious fall from both of these companies and others that make these pricey television sets. I think this was bound to happen. With…
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Bad TV Viewer, No Commercial Skipping For You
A few weeks ago an episode of Scrubs I had taped in my Dvr was somehow messed up. I could watch it, but when I tried to forward it would just stick. I realized in horror that I would have to watch the entire show including commercials. You would think someone came by and punched…
3 Times the Fun: Triplehead2go by Matrox
The Matrox Triplehead2go splits a VGA connection three ways, tricking your computer into thinking it’s hooked up to a single 3840 x 1024 screen. It comes with software that modifies games for the extra large display. The big problem is the price — the unit costs $300, and doesn’t come with the three necessary LCDs….
HANNspree’s hip LCD televisions
Have you seen the new HANNspree flat-panel LCD TVs yet? Our televisions are meant to be bold declarations of your individuality, pride and personal style. HANNspree celebrates individuality by creating extraordinary designs that appeal to every lifestyle. The company offers three lines of televisions: Sports (baseball, basketball, scuba diving, sailing, soccer, bicycling, golf, car racing)…
Remobeads: TV remote control made of beads
These are very cool looking, but I don’t now how practical they are. Remobeads, designed by Dima Komissarov of Russia, work like a regular remote control — except each button is a bead. Just press on the appropriate bead to change the channel. Probably not so great for people with dexterous and/or curious pets… Source:…
Mirror/TV Hybrid: Philips’ MiraVision
This is a fantastic idea — a gadget that’s functional both on and off. On, the Philips MiraVision Mirror TV is an LCD display (that now comes in 32″ and 42″ sizes). Off, it’s a reflective mirror — much nicer than the typical black nothingness of most TVs. The only thing I’d change is that…
Xbox 360 External HD DVD Drive Confirmed
As can be read in Microsoft official press release about this matter, Bill Gates has confirmed at the CES the plans to deliver a new external HD DVD drive for the Xbox 360 this year. Among other things, “the new drive will offer millions of Xbox 360 owners the ability to easily enjoy HD DVD…