PlayStation 4 Secrets [ November 16th, 2008 ] Posted in » Gaming

This webpage provides information on the Sony PlayStation 4 console that will probably arrive sometime in 2011 the earliest. It will be updated regularly as more PS4 secrets are uncovered in the public, so visit often for the latest scoop. Please link to this webpage, rather than copy the contents. If you have a secret, you can leave a forum message at: PS4 Discussion Forum. Because the PS4 can run PS3 games (in High Definition, not Standard Definition mode like NTSC and PAL), you should visit the PS3 Secrets webpage for PS3 specific information.

Before going into the details, the following chart describes the evolution of PlayStation consoles. With this chart in mind, it is easier to understand the technology discussed many parts of this webpage.

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New Samsung LCD TVs boast thinner bezels, LED backlights

Samsung today ushered in new high-end models to its LCD TV line-up: the Series 8 and Series 9 flat-panel LCD HDTVs. They’re the step-ups to the Series 6 and Series 7 models, both of which garnered high marks when reviewed by CNET earlier this year (the LN52A650 scored an Editors’ Choice). Full details follow.

Samsung Series 8 LCD HDTVs

  • Samsung LN-46A850 (46-inch; $2,700; September 2008)
  • Samsung LN-52A850 (52-inch; $3,400; September 2008)
  • Samsung LN-46A860 (46-inch; $2,800; September 2008)
  • Samsung LN-52A860 (52-inch; $3,500; September 2008)

Key features of the Samsung Series 8 line:

  • native 1080p resolution
  • 120Hz refresh rate with dejudder processing
  • 4 HDMI inputs (3 rear, 1 side)
  • slim “Touch of Color” bezel (rose accent on the A850 models, blue on the A860s)
  • InfoLink (access to online RSS content from USA Today, including news, weather, and stock quotes)
  • digital media playback via USB and DLNA network sources (play MP3 audio, JPEG photos, XviD and MPEG4 videos)
  • Energy Star compliant

At first glance, the Series 8 line doesn’t look too terribly different than the Series 7. The main step-ups here are the thinner bezel (1.9 inches at its widest point) and the fact that you can opt for the midnight blue color, which a lot of folks will likely prefer to the rose red accent. One note on the so-called DLNA compliance: in the Series 7 model, we found that the TV only recognized digital media from a PC running Samsung’s own server software. That’s fine, but that doesn’t measure up to our understanding of the DLNA standard, which is supposed to provide for streaming from any DLNA-certified device, such as network hard drives.

Samsung Series 9 LCD HDTVs

Models

  • Samsung LN-46A950 (46-inch; $3,200; August 2008)
  • Samsung LN-55A950 (52-inch; $4,200; August 2008)

Key step-up features of the Samsung Series 9 line:

  • LED backlit LCD screen
  • “Touch of Color” bezel (charcoal gray accent)

The big step-up for the Series 9 is the LED backlighting (as opposed to the compact fluorescent backlights on standard LCD models). It’ll be interesting to see if Samsung has improved its LED backlight technology beyond the level we saw implemented in 2007’s LN-T81F line.

All of the above models are equipped with an Ethernet port for accessing the Internet or network-based digital media and information. However, the $35 Wireless LinkStick accessory will add Wi-Fi access as well (to the Series 8 models, at least).

CNET will strive to review these latest Samsung TVs as soon as they’re available. In the meantime, for those who don’t need the streaming media features, thinner bezels, or LED backlight, the Series 6 models continue to deliver the best bang for the buck in the Samsung 2008 LCD line-up.

Source: Samsung press releases (Series 8, Series 9) via EngadgetHD and Crave.cnet.com

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July 23rd, 2008 | Leave a Comment

New LED HDTVs from Sony!

Just noticed this posting from an Australian site (gadgetzone.com.au) mentioning the new line up of LED TVs from Sony:

New Sony LED

The XBR8 range consists of the Full-HD 55-inch KDL-55XBR8 and the 46-inch KDL-46XBR8, boosting Sony’s already significant range of panels.

These new models feature Sony’s mythical sounding TRILUMINOS three color LED backlight technology that expands the TV’s colour reproduction by aligning the red, green and blue backlight LED. This improves colour reproduction when compared with models with single white LED backlights.

The TVs will also be great for sports fans everywhere. Motionflow 100Hz technology has been replaced with Motionflow 120Hz providing for a clearer, judder-free picture. Sixty unique frames are created by the Bravia for every 60 regular frames for the clearest picture possible.

Another fancy new technology that Sony has added is its Advanced Contrast Enhancer PRO (or ACE PRO as we like to say) technology. ACE PRO enhances contrast and dynamic range by controlling the LED backlight level depending on the area, so that dark areas are given more detail while other areas are given more brightness. By reducing unnecessary light emission better blacks are achieved, which has always been a weakness of LCD TVs when compared to Plasma displays. This reduction of light also saves on your power bill.

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