Check the size of this monster compared to human beings. It’s the Sharp Aquos 80-inch LCD television. 80 bloody inches! And still, its price tag is only $US5500, which feels low to me given its insane size.
Pioneer’s KURO plasmas were the best TVs money could buy. The problem was that you needed a lot of cash to be able to buy one, and Pioneer sadly pulled out of the TV market back in 2009. And now they’re back in the US and Canada, selling rebadged Sharp LCDs under thePioneer Elite brand. The sad news is that these TVs won’t make it to Australia.
Sony’s TV lineup runs deep – as usual. Twenty-seven new sets! But the star is the XBR-HX929, a 3D-capable LCD with local dimming backlights and many internet streaming services. It can even name tunes in movies using gracenote.
A lot of 3D HDTVs aren’t great. The 3D effect can break down during fast movement, and the active shutter glasses sometimes create a constant flickering effect. Want a decent 3D? Check out these great sets recommended by Televisioninfo.com.
