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On the heels of Samsung's announcement regarding the Samsung ES800, the first HDTV to offer control via voice recognition and gestures, LG revealed that it had struck a partnership with Nuance Communications, the company behind revolutionary applications Siri and Dragon Dictation, to make the LG Magic Remote the first HDTV clicker ever to offer voice control. Jumpstarting the trend towards smart controllers that resemble the popular Wii-mote, LG unveiled the Magic Remote, an upgraded version of the AN-MR200 Magic Motion Remote released last year. Like its predecessor, the new LG...

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Are you tired of HDTVs with the usual glossy black frame, or perhaps a fan of the Street Fighter IV video game? If you are, you're in for the treat as Roundtable Concepts recently announced that it is due to roll out is Street Fighter IV-themed LED HDTVs very soon. The Street Fighter IV LED HDTVs will be available in four screen sizes - 46, 42, 40 and 32 inches. Each will have either a Street Fighter IV character embellished on the bottom corners of the frame or the game logo at the bottom centre. The set...

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  The Samsung PS42C96 One of the older HDTVs that remain in the best-selling list, the PS42C96 is a lovely piece with a minimalist look and a slew of noteworthy features that many people still find impressive even if a bit outdated. The C-series (xx54-series in the US)  is a scaled down and cheaper version of the Q-series (xx64-series in the US) that were both released in 2007; both range of plasmas therefore share virtually the same design and features with just slight differences. Design Samsung followed the less-is-more dictum for both the C...

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It used to be that there was a chasm in terms of cost and quality between the top-of-the-range televisions for the wealthy, and the average sets for the rest of us. Nowadays, technology has improved so much that it’s not difficult to get a snazzy TV on a small budget. High street stores like Currys have whole sections on their website dedicated to the high quality cheap TV. But with so much on offer, which ones are the best value for money? Let’s take a look at some prime examples currently available… Sony Bravia KDL-40EX503 Truly an up-to-date...

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YouTube is currently the number one site for free video content online and its videos can also be accessed on a lot of internet-connected HDTVs, but apparently, that isn't enough. YouTube is currently working on a special application especially designed for large screens like HDTVs, called YouTube Leanback, which is already in its beta stage. Like the site, YouTube Leanback presents countless online videos for your viewing entertainment but the videos are of a higher quality and are easier to browse. All you have to do is go to the application on your HDTV, then be able...

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The Samsung UN55B7000 LED-based HDTVs are excellent choices because of their increased energy efficiency and brighter screens, and the Samsung UN55B7000 is a perfect example. With an eye-catching design, innovative edge-lit technology, amazing picture quality and other impressive features, it is no wonder the UN55B7000 is being touted one of Samsung's best. Design The UN55B7000 is one of Samsung's most stylish pieces yet, and one of the thinnest, being only 1.2 inches deep at the center and slimming down further towards the edges, where the sleek black frame is tapered with a red border before...

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  The Samsung SAMPPS50A558S1F The unconventionally named SAMPPS50A558S1F is a 50-incher plasma released in 2008 by Samsung, and is also known in some countries as the PS50A558S. It is the European version of the PN50A550 available in the US and other jurisdictions - both are recent series 5 releases with almost identical specifications. Design Like its US cousin, the SAMPPS50A558S1F is a handsome-looking HDTV with full 1080p HD resolution. With a slim profile and an almost-unadorned black glossy finish, this TV looks a tad more elegant than most of the glossy black sets that...

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LG Infinia 55LX9500 LED LCD HDTV An upgrade of the brand’s flagship LE8500 series, the LG Infinia 55LX9500 shares most of the awesome features of its highly regarded predecessor: great black levels and shadow details, exceptional color accuracy and impressive off-angle fidelity. This new version has with 3D-compatibility, though this new technology is relatively new and hence, still has kinks that LG needs to remedy in future releases. Design LG redefines sleekness in the 55LX9500 series, with its slim profile, single pane look and ultra-thin frame that would make people less aware of the TV...

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In the midst of the world's top consumer electronic companies announcing their latest and upcoming models for 2012, MGM Studios and 20th Century Fox shook and stirred CES 2012 with a revelation of their own - the unveiling of a Blu-Ray box set celebrating the golden anniversary of James Bond at the Panasonic booth today. The box set, which is called Bond 50, marks the arrival of the franchise to Blu-Ray for the first time and features all 22 of the 007 films, from Sean Connery's 'Dr. No' released in 1962 to 2008's 'Quantum of Solace' starring Daniel Craig....

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VIZIO XVT3D650SV 65-Inch Theater 3D Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTV with VIZIO Internet Apps, Black Staking its claim as the first passive 3DTV in the US, the Vizio Razor XVT3D650SV offers more than the intriguing novel technology it was built on. Combining decent image quality, superb entertainment offerings and unique add-ons, this HDTV has the added advantage of being able to use inexpensive polarized glasses when viewing 3D materials. Design The Razor XVT3D650SV is no different from its linemates in terms of design, as it sports the same all-black monotony and uninspired styling of...

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LG 55LD520 Squaring it off with other big names in the mid-price range where competition is fierce, the LG 55LD520 offers decent picture quality, streamlined features and a classy look to hold competitors at bay. Like other HDTVs, however, there are performance flaws in this LCD TV and some features are sorely lacking, but these downsides are common, if not expected, in these price levels. Design Encased in glossy black body, the 55LD520 has a refined styling with its unaccented thick bezel, matte screen, and fine chrome strip accent on the bottom frame. Held aloft...

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The fact that the 50PFP5532D didn’t make a big splash when Philips introduced it last year doesn’t necessarily mean that the HD ready 50-incher isn’t a good plasma. To the contrary, user reviews are mostly positive, even though a number of issues – such as limited connectivity – were raised against this HDTV. Design The design of the 50PFP5532D is rather ordinary, not the eye-catching sort where one immediately does a double take for a closer scrutiny. The multi-toned finish is a welcome change from the glossy blacks of many of its rivals, but the three-layer bezel framing...

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Announced in September 2011, Opera finally officially launched its television application store at the 2012 CES today, signalling the coming of HTML5-based applications to television.   Lars Boilesen, CEO of the browser company based in Oslo, Norway, cites the Opera TV Store as one of the “new approaches to TV software", making it "easier for OEMs to implement smarter functions on connected TVs and content providers to reach a wider audience with their HTML5 apps.” Indeed, HTML5 developers can easily reach out to millions of users using the Opera TV Store, which is designed to run smoothly...

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Samsung, one of the leading HDTV manufacturers today, has announced that it will begin shipping its 3D LED HDTVs - the first the world will set eyes on. Samsung is set to ship its 7000, 8000 and 9000 LED series starting this month, along with its 750 LCD series and its 7000 and 8000 Plasma series, all of which are equipped with 3D processors. The 7000, 8000 and 9000 LED models sport ultra-slim bezels while offering amazing picture quality with a full color spectrum, Wi-Fi capability and a ton of interactive applications. The 9000...

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LG INFINIA 55LE8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz Full LED Slim LCD HDTV with Internet Applications Amidst the emergence of new LED technologies, local dimming panels continue to offer the best performance in the LED HDTV market, and the LG Infinia models are some of the best available. The LG Infinia 55LE8500, in particular, is one of LG's top products for 2011, offering excellent picture quality while staying slim. Design Although not as classy as the flagship LE9500 series, the LE8500 series is nevertheless sleek and sophisticated. The bezel is...

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Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 As TVs become bigger and bigger, the release of the 32-incher Sony Bravia KDL-32BX300 and similar small-size HDTVs barely make it to the news anymore, particularly as these TVs usually lack the cutting-edge features found in the ginormous screens. Still, a huge lower-end market exists and TV-makers continue to create well-performing TV sets like the KDL-32BX300 precisely for consumers in this sector. Design Sony does a good job in making a clean, understated style for the KDL-32BX300. Starting with the squared-off panel with matte screen and...

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As the International Consumer Electronics Show starts in Las Vegas, it looks the world’s biggest consumer electronics trade fair is losing much of its clout: an increasing number of big name players have decided to completely forego the event while those who are still around are obviously scaling down their involvement. Instead of renting out booths and attending conferences, some manufacturers have opted to conduct private meetings in hotels and do more productive networking activities on the sidelines.  The event is no longer seen as the premier venue for launching the hottest tech devices – as shown...