Thomas J. Norton

CES 2016
Everybody Needs 8K
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments
Both Samsung and LG were showing huge 8k displays (Samsung's is shown here) and drawing crowds (I couldn't get near enough to LG's to shoot a photo!). While clearly technological demonstrations (with 16 times the resolution of 1080p "Full HD,") someone in Korea thinks this would be a nifty idea. But on the size sets most people buy, I'm not at all sure, apart from the Wow factor at a CES.
CES 2016
Where's Gru?
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments
I have no idea why this company does, apart from some form of data storage, but clearly there are arch villains and Minions involved.
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LG Does Short Throw Projection
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  1 comments
For those who can't position a video projector in the usual locations, LG offers the Mini Beam PF1000U at $1399. Said to offer 1000 lumens, it can be positioned close to the screen or a suitable wall as shown here.
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TCL Widens its Focus to 21:9
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments
Like many demos CES, this 2.35:1 (21x9) “scope” curved LCD widescreen Ultra HD design was likely brought in to test its commercial viability with the army of retailers who attend CES. According to the information I received, however, TCL (a Chinese company) does plan to distribute it in Hong Kong, at least initially...

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Meet the First UHD Blu-ray Player: Samsung's UBD-K8500
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  9 comments
The Samsung UBD-K8500 should be the first Ultra HD Blu-ray player when it hits the market sometime between now and March 30 at a projected price of $399.
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Samsung's Back-Room Briefing on SUHD
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments
We got a back-room briefing and did a little nit-picking on the technology behind Samsung's 2016 SUHD TVs. Here's what we learned...
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TCL: More Than Roku TVs
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments
China's TCL is out to make a name for itself. The company held its first CES press conference on the eve of the show and, as you can see from the photo, spared no expense on constructing an extravagant exhibit.
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TCL's Flagship X1 Coming Soon
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments
It may be next fall before we see TCL’s premier Xclusive X1 Series. The largest is the 65-inch model shown here. No prices were offered as yet (projected retail prices were, in general, in short supply at the show)...
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TCL's Slick Back End
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments
Manufacturers are starting to realize that some folks locate their televisions where the back is visible. In the past the rear panel hasn’t exactly been a showpiece, but this TCL design shouldn’t embarrass anyone.
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TCL Tries Wide
Thomas J. Norton  |  Jan 07, 2016  |  0 comments
Like many demos CES, this 2.35:1 (21x9) “scope” curved LCD widescreen Ultra HD design was likely brought in to test its commercial viability with the army of retailers who attend CES. According to the information I received, however, TCL (a Chinese company) does plan to distribute it in Hong Kong, at least initially...
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