2012 HDTV Technologies Worth Ignoring
February 16th, 2012 · 3D HDTV, 4K Flat Panel, 4K LED LCD, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
A few weeks ago, we wrote about 2012 HDTV Technologies that are actually interesting.
Now, let’s take a look at the other side of the pixel: tech worth ignoring. Either it has no use, or its use is so marginal, that it’s not worth your time, despite the inevitable marketing push.
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Samsung 2012 HDTV Prices Leaked
February 14th, 2012 · 3D HDTV, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Plasma
Updated 2/15/2012- Price Changes and New Series Added
The MAP (minimum advertised prices) of Samsung’s 2012 LED LCD and Full HD plasma lines are here. The first LED and plasma releases will ship next month (March). As written in our previous article, Samsung plans to use a one price for all dealer strategy of its mid to high end HDTVs.
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Will Samsung’s New Pricing Plan End HDTV Price Shopping? HD GURU Exclusive
February 13th, 2012 · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, Plasma
Updated 4:15 pm 2/13/12
The days of price shopping for HDTVs may soon come to an expensive end, according to industry sources, when Samsung rolls out its new 2012 mid-to-high end HDTV line in the coming weeks.
Along with the new sets, Samsung will introduce a new “fixed price” sales model that forces consumers to pay the same price whether they buy a new HDTV online or in a brick-and-mortar store.
We expect the plan to result in a cost premium for Samsung HDTVs of up to 15% when priced against discountable comparable models from other leading TV makers such as LG and Panasonic.
Samsung calls its new plan UPP for “unilateral pricing policy.” Speaker/headphone maker Bose, watchmaker Rolex and jewelry seller Pandora have used this legal type of fixed-price strategy successfully for years. The plan will prohibit any authorized Samsung dealer from advertising or selling its products under a predetermined price, called the Minimum Advertised Price (MAP). If violated Samsung can void the dealer’s franchise and stop supplying product.
Click here for our exclusive leaked list of 2012 Samsung MAP prices .
Continue past the break for all the details and a list of affected new model series.
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Time is Running Out For a 2011 HDTV Closeout Deal
February 12th, 2012 · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, LED LCD Flat Panels, Plasma
The 2012 models will arrive at dealers in a few days, at higher prices. We are beginning to see inventories depleting on the hottest selling 2011 closeouts, as there are far fewer models available than a couple of weeks ago. Closeout prices have begun to rise as inventories shrink and dealer incentive programs expire.
A number of brands are making only minor performance changes on their respective 2012 lines, mainly concentrating on new features such as built-in cameras or remotes with gesture or voice control.
One major vendor is planning a huge “industry shaking” policy change that will make many of its new 2012 models far more expensive than its 2011s. Stay tuned for all the details tomorrow.
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Sony and Sharp 2012 HDTV Prices Leaked- HD Guru Exclusive
February 9th, 2012 · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News
New 2012 HDTV models begin shipping later this month. The vast majority begin arriving on dealer shelves during in the next 10 weeks. If you are thinking a buying a new HDTV in this time period you should contemplate a 2011 versus a new 2012 by comparing features using our links below.
HD Guru lists the main features of the top makers 2012s in our CES coverage. We obtained the prices through our industry sources as manufacturers generally like to keep them under wraps until the TVs ship. Today we cover Sony and Sharp.
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Buy an HDTV Now or Wait for the 2012 models?
February 8th, 2012 · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, OLED, Plasma
It’s that time of year, where manufacturers and retailers are selling 2011 models for cheap to make room for the 2012s.
Should you buy now and save money, or wait a few months for the latest and greatest?
We look at each manufacturer and help you decide.
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2012 Panasonic HDTV Plasma Prices Leaked
February 7th, 2012 · 3D HDTV, LCD Flat Panel, LED LCD Flat Panels, News, OLED, Plasma
Updated 2/16/12
The retail prices and release dates for the entire 2012 Panasonic Plasma HDTV line have been leaked.
How about a $1,799 60-inch and an $799 42-inch?
All the numbery goodness after the jump.
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CES 2012 Post Show Report Part Five- Panasonic’s HDTV Plasma Line
February 2nd, 2012 · 3D HDTV, Connected TVs, News, Plasma
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month Panasonic introduced nineteen new models of plasma TVs in seven series. The top five series (VT, GT, ST, UT, XT) offer 3D and the top four series offer Panasonic’s Viera Connect Internet streaming and apps.
The improvements include a new plasma panel structure with finer highly reflective ribs, variable cell pitch, new drive and more to achieve a significant increase in brightness, a new anti-reflective filter improves ambient light blocking along with higher panel light transmission. A new pre-discharge control circuit provides better black levels.
The new Panasonic 2,500 Focused Field Drive creates sharper images during fast motion by decreasing the period of each light emission. Other drive improvements permit 24,576 equivalent steps of gradation. Our Panasonic 2012 Plasma Spec Chart provides specifications for all series and screen sizes
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