Sharp’s 60 inch, 70 inch, and 80 inch screens set the standard for large screens by Phil Conner Sharp has re-established itself in the TV market with a new strategy over the past couple years that appears to be paying off. They continue to make Huge TVs and some at very affordable prices. Consider… (read more)
Archive for July 2012
Samsung Smart TV can be a differentiator in the TV buying decision
Samsung Smart Hub Smart TV has drawbacks but is winning by Phil Conner No question Samsung is in the lead right now. Their Smart Hub suite has more and better options than the other producers. There are more premium Apps like MLB.tv and NBA Game Time and Explore 3D TV. Though many of the games… (read more)
Hmm, What TV would to buy for the Olympics? Go Large
Size is a big consideration these days. Unleash the Olympic spectacle on these Two TVs by Phil Conner With HD sports programming such as the Olympics you want that TV that will Wow you since so much of the action is live. So you want fast processing, crisp edges, good contrast, and color that pops…. (read more)
Which LED Televisions have the best Screen Uniformity and least Problems?
Dont let Screen Uniformity Issues in LED TVs get you Down Picture screen uniformity has been an issue for LED Televisions manufacturers since the technology came out. The problems have ranged from banding light patterns in the back of the screen to corners and edges that are lighter than the center universe of the screen…. (read more)
LED Backlighting TVs make CCFL LCD Televisions nearly extinct- Improvements in 3D
Traditional LCD TVs are relegated to Smaller Sizes One of the major differences between the older technology CFL backlit (flourescent) LCD TVs with 3D compatibility and those with LED backlighting is that there just will not be as many of them. Manufacturers of all stripes are choosing to present the 3-D ready feature as a… (read more)
LED TV Advantages, What Makes LED backlighting better?
Better Improvements and benefits for LED backlighting By Phil Conner LCD TVs traditionally have used CFL fluorescent lighting as the back lighting source to illuminate the front LCD twisting crystal panel. These lights have come with many challenges over the years such as side angle viewing issues, hazy black levels, and low contrast. All of… (read more)
Google continues the battle for your HDTV time with Nexus Q Streaming Player
The Nexus Q may have a hard time competing with Apple TV but Google is not giving up on integrating your TV with other devices. The Nexus Q uses your Android smartphone or tablet in conjunction with Google Play to stream music and videos to your HDTV, sound system, or just speakers. Says… (read more)
Netflix Fumbles 2012; Televisions favorite movie funnel Has a Terrible Year
by Phil Conner Netflix’s shift from mail-to-streaming may have been to fast for the company. There have been many complaints about the quality of programming from Netflix this year and of technological problems with the streaming service such as freezing, not loading, dysfunction, and many other issues the service has faced. Quality has been another… (read more)
The Number of Set Top Boxes for TVs will Decrease in the Future. Why?
The Number of Set Top Boxes for TVs will Decrease in the Future. Why? by Phil Conner The reason is simple and obvious. The number of households accessing TV via the PC is increasing – thus causing a decrease in cable, and other, set top boxes. The worldwide base of pay-TV STBs associated… (read more)
Will OLEDs be the next hot technology in Televisions? What are they? How does it work?
OLED TVs are somewhat the talk these days. They certainly look great as we gawked at their beautiful picture at the CES show in January. Why do they produce a better picture? And what does OLED stand for? In answer to the last question it stands for organic-light-emitting-diodes and a little run-down on the… (read more)
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Phil Conner has been writing reviews, articles and technology comparison articles in the TV industry for 12 years as a freelance writer. His articles have been published in more than 13 industry publications.
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