Vizio, that wonderfully low-cost HDTV makers, have announced 30 new HDTVs for CES. The short version is that they have 32-inch Plasmas for $689 and 50-inch 1080p TVs for $1,399. Vizio is also announcing a new LCD line called “Envy” which is a much better designed line compared to their regular line of LCDs.
I’m not [...]
Vizio Announces a Slew of New HDTVs
HDTV, Home Theater No Comments »Apply For Your Digital Converter Box Coupon
HDTV, Home Theater No Comments »The conversion from analog to digital broadcast television is set to happen early 2009. But, what are you supposed to do if you rely on broadcast television but don’t have a TV that can receive digital signals? Apply for your Digital converter Box Coupon.
It only takes a minute or two and when the boxes go [...]
$98.87 HD-DVD Player In Wal-Mart Today
Format Wars, HD-DVD, HDTV No Comments »Today Wal-Mart is having some pretty awesome in store specials, including a Sanyo 50″ Plasma HDTV for $998, an Acer Laptop for $348, and a Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD Player for $98.87.So not only could you pick up a nice brand new 50″ HDTV for $998 but for an extra $98.87 you get yourself HD-DVD as [...]
Samsung’s New Super Thin 40″ LCD
Displays, HDTV No Comments »Samsung is going to be showing off a bunch of new displays in Japan at the end of the week. Among those displays is this unbelievable display.
The 40″ TFT LCD is 1cm thick. That isn’t the only small measurement on this display, it also sports a 14.6mm bezel around the actual display. It uses LED [...]
Where to Buy Consumer Electronics
Computers, HDTV No Comments »I’ve always been looking for that right place to purchase all of my tech stuff. I’ve always done most of my online shopping at either Amazon or Newegg. I’ve found a 3rd store to do my shopping. Abt electronics is a great place to buy consumer electronics. They have a great selection as well with [...]
TiVo HD Launches
HDTV, Home Theater 1 Comment »I had mentioned the TiVo Series 3 “Lite” here and here, but it is finally here in the form of the TiVo HD.
The TiVo HD can record up to 20 hours of HD recording and up to 180 hours of SD programming. Has 2 CableCARD slots. It is capable of outputting 480i, 480p, 720p, and [...]
Free 46″ HDTV with PS3 Purchase
Gaming, HDTV, Playstation 3, Sony No Comments »Ever wanted to get a free 46″ tv with the purchase of a Playstation 3. Well if you were at the Playstation 3 launch in London then you might have gotten one. The first 100 people to purchase their Playstation 3’s were given a free TV along with a cab ride home.
This was a big [...]
Tomorrow is the end of Analog
Displays, HDTV No Comments »Ok, its not exactly the end of analog but it is the last day that manufacturers can ship TVs without digital tuners in them. Tomorrow will end the shipping of TVs with just analog tuners. Manufacturers will be required to ship their TVs with digital tuners if they come with analog tuners. The only loophole [...]

