In about a week, there’s gonna be a firehose of gadgets coming at you, and let’s hope they’re all as easy on the eyes as these early arrivers from Samsung, especially the monstrously expensive but apparently very good Series 9 Monitor. More »
Yep, that’s 55-inches, and it’s a Sony. The KDL-55EX500 is otherwise $1796 from JB Hi-Fi, and around $1598 on eBay. It came out in early 2010, and features 1080p resolution, 100Hz motion, Bravia Engine 3, four HDMI ports, and USB photo/music/video. This model also has Sony’s ‘ Monolithic Design’. Not bad at all for $1399 at [Bing Lee via OzBargain]
We’ve seen a number of TV deals of late, including Aldi’s $600 47-incher and Kogan’s 46-inch ‘borderless’ HDTV for $850. But this Vivo set is the cheapest 55-inch 1080p TV I’ve seen in a while. Who’s Vivo? They’re based in Sydney, with products designed in Italy, made in China, and sold at places like Dick Smith. This set has two HDMI ports, and 5000:1 contrast ratio. Pickup is free in Melbourne or Sydney, while delivery is $50 metro (nationwide) or $100 rural. [Vivo via OzBargain]
Borderless doesn’t mean bezeless, but $849 is definitely cheaper than competing thin-bezel LED TVs from the big two Koreans. The Full HD set is edge lit, has a 5,000:1 actual contrast ratio, four HDMI inputs, and a 100/120Hz refresh rate. And that’s not all that’s new from Kogan today… More »
This 100Hz HDTV isn’t 3D like OHKI’s $700 42-inch deal, but does have full 1080p resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio, and three HDMI ports. I haven’t tested the picture quality, but aesthetically, the piano black finish and glass stand appear suitably sleek. Aldi says the set is $200 cheaper than last year and includes a 2 year warranty. [Aldi via OzBargain]
Last year, when major manufacturers were pushing 3D as the best revolution in TV since colour, Ruslan Kogan was dismissing the technology. That’s all changed this week, as the young Aussie entrepreneur releases his first range of 3D-enabled devices to cater to growing demand from his user base. More »
Because they have nothing better to do, Sharp went ahead and crammed 33,177,600 pixels into a prototype 85-inch display— a resolution of 7680×4320 with a pixel density of 103ppi—labeled it SUPER HI-VISION and called it a day. More »
