Samsung Flaunts 3D Wares at IFA

Samsung Electronics announced that it will show off a slate of 3D products at the IFA trade show being held in Berlin, Germany from September 3-8, 2010. According to the statement, this includes full HD 3D LED HDTVs as well as a 3D video projector, Blu-ray 3D player and 3D home theatre system.

Samsung Launches 90 and 30 Series Monitors with HDTV Tuners

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced two new lines of multi-function monitors (MFMs) offering a computer monitor and HDTV in one. According to the statement, the Samsung 30 (21.5″, 23″, 24″) and 90 (24”) display series allow viewers to switch from work to play with enhanced 1920 x 1080 picture quality all in one space-saving device.

Best Buy Lags in Promoting 3D TV

J.D. Power and Associates announced that according to research contained in its 2010 Television Mystery Shopping Report, the proportion of salespeople who discuss 3D television technology with shoppers at major electronics retailers has increased substantially during the first six months of 2010 but the rates of growth vary widely by retailer.

LG 3D TVs Tap Hillcrest for Motion Control Technology

Hillcrest Labs announced that LG Electronics is using Hillcrest Labs’ Freespace in-air pointing and motion control technology for LG’s first 3D-ready, Internet-connected HDTVs that are currently shipping in the Korean market and will be available globally. According to the statement, LG and Hillcrest have entered into a world wide license agreement for LG to use …

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Vizio Ships TruLED XVT Series HDTVs

Vizio announced that it is shipping its new lineup of XVT (Xtreme VIZIO Technology) Series HDTVs. According to the statement, Vizio’s premium XVT line (55″, 47″, 42″, 37″, 32″) features Full Array TruLED LCD HDTV technology, SRS Audio, HDMI 1.3, Vizio Internet Apps, integrated Dual Band 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking and Bluetooth/IR remote with slide …

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3D TV Shipments to Reach 43 Million in 2014

DisplaySearch announced that it forecasts 3.4 million 3D TVs to be shipped in 2010, with the market expected to reach 42.9 million in 2014. According to the statement, based on this forecast, 3D TV market penetration is expected to grow from a 5% share of total flat panel TVs in 2010 to 37% in 2014. …

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Samsung Launches 9000 Series HDTV in Canada

Samsung Electronics Canada announced the Canadian launch of its new 9000 series television, a full HD, 3D, LED-backlit TV. According to the statement, equipped with Samsung’s custom-designed 3D chip from its semiconductor division, the 9000 series boasts superior 3D image quality. At 7.98 millimetres thick, it also features the world’s slimmest panel alongside a high-class, …

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LG Delivers 3D Experience in the Home

LG Electronics announced that is has introduced a full suite of 3D technology products for consumers. According to the statement, by pairing LG’s new top-of-the-line Infinia LED HDTVs with its first-ever 3D-capable Network Blu-ray Disc player, consumers can now enjoy superior picture quality and the immersive 3D experience of their favorite sporting events and Hollywood …

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