240Hz refresh rate makes its way to Toshiba LCDs

Now that LCD TVs with 120Hz refresh rates are becoming commonplace, manufacturers including Toshiba are implementing 240Hz to bolster claims of smoother images with improved blur reduction.

Toshiba's ZV650 series includes three screen sizes, the 42-inch 42ZV650, the 46-inch 46ZV650, and the 55-inch 55ZV650, and will be available in the US in April (prices were not announced).

In describing its 240Hz models, the company called it a "240Hz effect" to be extra-careful. Compared to 120Hz models, the company claims that 240Hz delivers smoother images with less blurring--although if our review of the Sony KDL-52XBR7 is any indication, the difference will be difficult to discern.


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Sharp's E67U LCD line sticks to the basics

CES may be the place to make a big splash with new technology, but it's also a place for manufacturers to announce their standard product lines. Sharp's LC-E67U line of LCDs doesn't offer up anything surprising, although it's worth noting the generous four HDMI inputs. Here are the details.

Key features of the Sharp LC-E67U series:

Advanced Super View antireflective screen

Four HDMI inputs

Two component-video inputs

Energy Star 3.0 compliant

Vyper Drive gaming mode

32- and 40-inch screen sizes

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Toshiba Regza XV645 series touts Resolution+ technology

Toshiba has announced the XV645 series, which is the entry-level to the company's Regza line of LCDs. One of the major step-ups of this series over Toshiba's other LCDs is that it offers the Resolution+ technology. Resolution+ is the next generation of Toshiba's SRT technology, which was featured in the company's LCDs last year. These are the details Toshiba released:

Key features of the Toshiba Regza XV645 Series:

Resolution+ super resolution technology

120Hz refresh rate with dejudder

Autoview (automatically adjusts settings based on incoming signals)

Three HDMI inputs

PC input

40-, 46- and 52-inch screen sizes

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Panasonic makes your Blu-ray Discs portable

One of the biggest disadvantages to Blu-ray has been its lack of portability. While DVD players are virtually everywhere and portable DVD players are cheap, when you buy a Blu-ray Disc you're typically limited to watching it in your home theater. The Panasonic DMP-BD15 looks to address this; it is the first portable Blu-ray player and it's also designed to be used easily around the house with a built-in stand. Here are the details.

Key features of the Panasonic DMP-BD15:

8.9-inch WSVGA (1,024 x 600) LCD screen

Three-hour rechargeable battery

Profile 2.0 compatible

Bitstream output for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio

HDMI output

SD card slot

Optional headrest-mounting bracket for car use

Access to Viera Cast Internet content, including Amazon Video On-Demand

Pricing and availability TBD

While the DMP-BD15 includes a lot of cool features (HDMI output, Viera Cast), the 3-hour battery life seems pretty limiting, especially if the real battery life is closer to 2.5 hours. That means you'll be racing against the clock to finish watching some longer Blu-ray movies and don't even think about pausing. It's also worth pointing out that the image-quality advantages of Blu-ray are going to be nearly imperceptible on the 8.9-inch screen, even with it on your lap. That being said, it is the first of its kind and it looks to be a decent solution for those with growing Blu-ray libraries who want to take their movies on the go.

Via CNET.com

Silicon Image introduces next-gen home AV wireless networking technology: LiquidHD

One of the holy grails of consumer electronics is to create a wireless networking solution that works seamlessly behind the scenes to link together all your home A/V, PC, and mobile gear throughout your house. Silicon Image, the company that brought you the HDMI standard, is on a quest to find that grail and the horse its riding is named LiquidHD.

The folks from Silicon Image are talking up the new technology at CES this year and the basic concept goes something like this: You have a Playstation 3 or XBox 360 connected to a TV in one room and you want to stream audio and video to a TV in another room. Well, if you're home is connected to the LiquidHD network, you'll be able to take that hi-definition audio and video and move it to any TV in any room--without losing any quality.


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