CES 2009 show report

BenQ is claiming that its new GP1 is the world's first LED pocket projector with an integrated USB reader.  Read more »

Thus far, details are scant on just when the new 7000 series LCD TVs will be released and how much they'll cost. However, they do have a new design that features an ultrathin bezel surrounded by a rounded acrylic edge.  Read more »

The company announced three new Blu-ray players here at CES 2009, one of which features Pioneer's Elite label. Read more »

Sharp has announced the BD-MPC series of home theater systems that come complete integrated Profile 2.0-compatible Blu-ray players.  Read more »

Philips had already planned out its 2009 line and Funai Electric will be taking over the production of that line this year.  Read more »

Samsung, Sony, LG, and Vizio offer or will offer HDTVs with LED backlights, the most effective picture quality improvement available for LCD TVs, and now Toshiba will too.  Read more »

It looks like the two new players, the DMP-BD60 and DMP-BD80, are mostly incremental updates to the existing Blu-ray players, with the biggest new feature being Viera Cast support.  Read more »

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.  Read more »

For 2009, Panasonic has included THX in two series of plasma TVs, of which the most-affordable will be the G10s.  Read more »

In case you didn't know, Sharp makes Aquos Blu-ray players, and it's got two new models lined up for the first half of 2009, the BD-HP22U and BD-HP16U. Read more »

The company's latest range of Blu-ray products will come with innovative features such as networking functions, wireless connectivity and dual HDMI inputs.  Read more »

Sony's first 2009 series of XBR models, three letters that signify higher-end features and performance in the company's TV oeuvre, is equipped with "widgets" courtesy of Yahoo.  Read more »

A couple of years ago 1080p resolution, signifying the highest number of pixels available on most flat-panel HDTVs, was worth big bucks. Now it's found just about everywhere, including in Sony's least expensive line of larger-screen LCDs announced at CES 2009.  Read more »

The prices for 1080p front-projectors have gradually been coming down, and Sharp thinks it has a nice proposition for consumers in its new US$3,000 XV-Z15000 projector.  Read more »

Sony has gone Yahoo "widget"-happy with its TV lineup for 2009, incorporating the Internet-enabled doodads into two of the series announced at CES.  Read more »

This time it's 7mm wide and a tad thicker than the Samsung Luxia.  Read more »

RF support and the ability to customize the onscreen buttons make this the most tweakable Harmony to date.  Read more »

We're expecting Blu-ray to go prime time in 2009, while Web-based audio and movie streaming catches on.  Read more »

Will the 2009 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show reveal new HDTV technology or more of the same thing? Here's a preview before the show kicks off January 8.  Read more »

The Korean chaebol has given word to expect significant upgrades for its HDTVs showcased at CES 2009. Read more »

The ongoing pursuit for ultrathin HDTVs is entering a new chapter with Samsung announcing its upcoming 6.5mm-thick Luxia LCD TVs. Read more »