Famitsu via Engadget: The PSP-2000 is on top and the PSP-3000 is on the bottom. There are a couple of improvements of the LCD on the PSP-3000 that I can see from this picture. Just look at the black levels (dark areas in the strawberry) and you can easily see the improvements in contrast ratio. And there is very little glare on the PSP-3000 LCD. Very important when you’re using the PSP-3000 where there are a lot of light sources.
Sharp LC-42SB45U Specifications:
BusinessWire → Engadget: The Sharp LC-42SB45U is part of the company’s SB series of entry-level LCD TVs. Entry-level should mean low prices. With a MSRP of US$1399.99 for the LC-42SB45U, Vizio won’t be worried, but I expect street prices to be quite a bit lower than that. I’m look forward to major brands having $999 prices for 42″ LCD TVs that are 1080p capable by the end of the year. The LC-42SB45U sports a pixel format of 1920×1080, which is good, and a response time of 6.5ms, also good. More analysis and the full press release after the break.
The LC-42SB45U doesn’t have any fancy features such as 120Hz, motion interpolation, LED backlight, etc. but it has three things: size (42″), 1080p and price. So if those three are the most important factors for you, then Sharp’s LC-42SB45U should fit the bill. Just don’t expect motion-blur-free Olympics coverage on it.
Complete press release:
Sharp® Introduces Entry-Level Lines of Full HD 1080P Widescreen Liquid Crystal Display Televisions
New Models Provide Stunning High-definition Viewing & Stylish Slim-Line Designs at Competitive PricesMAHWAH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Televisions, is expanding its large-screen SB series of LCD HDTVs, making the sought-after high-definition (HD) experience available to more consumers. The SB series (LC-52SB55U, LC-46SB54U and LC-42SB45U) provides consumers with affordably-priced Full HD, big-screen options, available in 52- 46-, and 42-inch screen size class units (diagonal 52 1/32”, 45 63/64 and 42 1/64” respectively), some of the most popular screen sizes today. All three feature Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080 resolution), and are cased in a glossy piano-black bezel.
“As the demand for high-definition home entertainment continues to rise, we are creating a wide range of reasonably-priced HDTVs that incorporate Sharp’s esteemed picture quality and renowned features,” said Bruce Tripido, associate vice president, marketing, Entertainment Products Division, Sharp. “The large-screen SB series of LCD TVs opens up the high-definition viewing experience to a wider audience, providing an affordable, yet high-quality option for consumers.”
Helping more consumers create a true high-definition home theater, the large-screen 1080p SB models feature Sharp’s Spectral Contrast Engine for deep blacks and crisp images. All three models also feature an impressive pixel response time of 6ms (6.5ms on the LC-42SB45U), providing excellent picture quality on fast-moving action scenes, and wide viewing angles so the TV can be viewed from virtually any seat in the room.
Additionally, these sets come fully equipped with built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and an array of inputs, including four HDMITM on the LC-52SB55U, two on the LC-46SB54U and three on the LC-42SB45U, as well as two HD component terminals on each. All models feature a dedicated PC input so the TV can also act as a PC monitor. An OPC Power Save function automatically adjusts luminance to room brightness and lighting conditions.
Pricing & Availability
- The LC-52SB55U is available now for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $2,299.99
- The LC-46SB54U is available now for an MSRP of $1,699.99
- The LC-42SB45U will be available in September for an MSRP of $1,399.99
For more information on Sharp’s full line of Liquid Crystal Televisions, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J. 07495, or call 800-BE-SHARP. For online product information, visit Sharp’s Web site at sharpusa.com.
Panasonic 150″ Plasma Specifications:
Engadget: The massive 150″ plasma TV from Panasonic is a go. As soon as Panasonic’s plasma display panel (PDP) fabrication plant commences production in May 2009, the 150″ PDP will be on its way to stores so you can plunk down an unheard amount of money for it. But what will you do with it?
You will most likely not have any 4K2K video sources. And even if you did, you’ll need to play it somehow. You might have managed to secure a yet-to-be-available JVC 4K2K super high-definition player to pump the 4K2K video via dual-link DVI to the massive 150″ plasma, but I doubt it. What I’m getting at is that there is little infrastructure to support 4K2K as of now, in terms of viewing 4K2K video that is. Getting a computing environment on a 4K2K-capable display, on the other hand, would be easy since dual-link DVI is fairly easy to find.
But the day will come when you’ll be able to get 4K2K disks via Netflix or at Blockbuster (if they’re around by then). Many versions later, both the PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles will probably have 4K2K-ROM read capability. Just imagine what games will look like on 4K2K! You’ll need to get a doctor to give you a clean bill of health so your heart can take what will seem to be happening for real. Other changes will happen. What will be interesting are the changes that will undergo in terms of movie-making. Even now with the transition from 480i to 720p/1080i the actors and actress must have perfect faces. If you have a tiny pimple somewhere, viewers will notice. Got a single nose hair that’s protruding beyond the confines of the nose by just 1mm? Well, gotta get rid of that before you get in front of the 1080/24p video camcorder. Or else people will notice. Now, can you imagine how much more perfection will be demanded by the time video is shot at 4K2K? Maybe we’ll see virtual characters that look and act so human, we won’t be able to tell the difference.
Dell E4200 Specifications:
Dell → Engadget, Notebook Check: The Dell E4200 is a smallest of the E series notebook PCs. The E4200 sports a 12.1″ wide TFT LCD with a LED backlight. The LED backlight allows for a thinner profile, energy savings and an increase of ruggedness over a CCFL backlight. The 12.1″ wide TFT LCD features an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a pixel format of 1280×800.
The graphics will be powered by Intel’s GMA 4500MHD GPU. Intel’s 4500MHD part is a DirectX 10 capable integrated GPU and is part of the Centrino 2 platform. Like all integrated graphics solutions, the 4500MHD does not have any discrete memory and shares up to 384MB of system memory. The 4500MHD has two more shaders and a faster 533MHz clock than the X3100 chipset (500MHz). Gaming? Only if you absolutely must and have no alternatives.
Dell is pro-DisplayPort. That is good and all, but I feel like it is a feature that we are paying for but without much value. Aside from just a few Dell LCD monitors, I have not seen a DisplayPort-capable monitor, so if you’re a DisplayPort must-have customer, then you’ll need to stick to everything Dell. Maybe that’s Dell’s strategy. Who knows.
The external chassis looks very high-end and it is. The material is magnesium alloy and is used for the LCD back and the base. Magnesium alloy is tough and durable and is the reason why a lot of notebook PC manufacturers are using this material.
Speaking of tough, the E4200 comes with either 64GB or 128GB SSDs. No spinning drives here, not even as an option. The 64GB is of the UltraPerformance variety while the 128GB SSD seems to be just an ordinary one. Of course there is nothing ordinary about SSD as you get a speed bump, especially for reading random data, a reduction of power and a step up in ruggedness over spinning HDDs. All in all, at just 2.2lbs, Dell’s new E4200 looks to become a favorite for globetrotters that require less weight, durability, and full functionality.
Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Specifications:
Wired → AVING: Netbooks aren’t just for 2nd tier brands anymore. Lenovo, a major brand, has jumped into the netbook arena with one of its own: the IdeaPad S10. The S10 sports a 10.2″ wide TFT LCD with a pixel format of 1024×600, which is fairly standard for netbooks with this display size. The 1024 is crucial if you want to surf the net without having to constantly move left and right. The LCD has a LED backlight: thinner than a CCFL backlight and has the potential to save a bit in the energy consumption category.
The design isn’t unique and looks similar to many other netbooks from a myriad of companies. But the overall look seems to be on the sleek and simple side, the way I like it. There is, however, a unique feature: a MacBook Air (and MacBook Pro) like multitouch trackpad that can recognize gestures. The IdeaPad S10 is very competitively priced at $399 for the low-end version and even the “high-end” version is just $50 more that includes more RAM and a bigger hard drive.
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