Blu-Ray player test: the 3D Panasonic DMP-BDT300
By Darco | May 5, 2010
The DMP-BDT300 is the first Blu-Ray 3D compatible player Digital Versus had a chance to test. The DMP-BDT300 is a good player but has its limits. Its multimedia player only plays SD and HD DivX (as well as JPEGs and MP3s) and we found the SD upscaling a little hard. Read full review @ Digital Versus.
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nVidia graphics cards plug in to 3D TVs with 3DTV Play
By Darco | March 22, 2010
We all know 3D Vision, but now Nvidia is gearing up for 3DTV Play, a piece of software that allows you to use your PC as a video source with a 3D TV. To recap, 3D Vision is a kit with a USB transmitter and a pair of stereoscopic glasses for gaming or watching films in 3D. You also need a 120 Hz screen and an NVIDIA graphics card. The new 3DTV Play includes a simple piece of software that allows you to use a 3D TV in guise of a screen. This means you can use the TV glasses for access to 3D stereoscopic gaming and Blu-ray – along with an additional piece of playback software such as PowerDVD 10. Read more @ Digital Versus
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Asus unveils 23”, 27” 120 Hz 3D monitors
By Darco | March 5, 2010
Asus has just announced plans for two new 120 Hz monitors that will be compatible with Nvidia’s 3D technology. The Taiwanese manufacture is the latest to join the party after Samsung kicked things off a year ago with its 2233rz, but it hasn’t arrived empty-handed.
Amongst the monitors on offer, there’s a Full HD 23” display, the VG236H, and, for the first time, a 120 Hz 27” monitor, the PG276H, which is also Full HD. Up until now, the largest 120 Hz display we’ve seen was the 24” Acer GD245HQ. More info @ Digital Versus.
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The X-Factor of LED TVs Revealed
By Darco | February 17, 2010
When a new technology is introduced in the market, it’s only natural that one tends to follow the crowd. But while those with bulging pockets can afford to try out every latest gadget (and shove it into the deep recesses of the webby wardrobe in case it turns out to be tacky), most of us are left goggling with a pang day in and day out. When LED TVs were first introduced, the lucky few who could afford them made sure that the rest of us were left struggling hard to save for one too. But are LED TVs actually worth it? What do they actually have that warrants the extra cost, not to mention the hype?
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The Advent of Plasma Televisions
By Darco | February 17, 2010
Is it an art… a painting…. a picture frame…..oh, yes, it is a Plasma TV. Such is the beauty of Plasma TV. Aesthetically, Plasma Televisions literally represent a moving painting, and, technically, electrons criss-cross the Plasma matter for creating stunning on-screen pictures. Plasma TVs have been around for several years now, and, thanks to advancements in technology, their prices have come down over the years. Today, a new Plasma TV is quite affordable for the average consumer around the world. Of Course, it is common knowledge that Plasma TVs produce the best of clarity, colour and contrast while their average lifespan runs into not less than 100,000 hours. These days, Plasma TVs have ultra slim, sleek, slender looks in all their richness and splendor. They also save space by being wall mountable and adding to the beauty of your home, be it the living room or lounge, the Plasma adds sheen, for sure.
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NEC Display Solutions Adds Eco-Friendly Desktop Display to AccuSync Series
By Darco | February 12, 2010
NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announces today the 17-inch AS171 to the AccuSync Series, replacing the popular ASLCD73VX-BK display. Joining the recently introduced 19-inch AS191, AS191WM and 22-inch AS221WM, this standard-aspect ratio display is designed for small-to-medium-sized businesses and continues to promote environmental consciousness, a standard in the AccuSync Series.
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