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Thursday, September 10, 2009

JVC's ultraslim 32-inch LT-32WX50 HDTV landing in November for $3,000

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/jvcs-ultraslim-32-inch-lt-32wx50-hdtv-landing-in-november-for/

Hey, remember that ultra skinny, LED-backlit HDTV that JVC showed off at CEDIA UK earlier this year? The seven millimeter-thin LT-32WX50? Yeah, that very panel is making a second debut here in Atlanta, but it has somehow managed to slim down to 6.4 millimeters (at its thinnest point) and get a November ship date in the US. Weighing just 12.5 pounds, the 32-inch set packs a 4,000:1 contrast ratio, edged-light LED backlight system, a super wide color gamut (100 percent of sRGB and 90 percent of Adobe RGB), a 1080p native resolution, two HDMI sockets, VGA input and an RS-232c control port. The pain? Just under $3,000, or in other words, a small fortune.

Gallery: JVC's ultraslim 32-inch LT-32WX50 HDTV

Filed under: Displays, HDTV

JV! C's ultr aslim 32-inch LT-32WX50 HDTV landing in November for $3,000 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JVC brings 46-inch GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV to America: shipping now for $9,200

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/jvc-brings-46-inch-gd-463d10-3d-lcd-hdtv-to-america-shipping-no/

Jumpin' Jehosaphat! We know exchange rates have been sort of crazy of late, but we can say with a good deal of certainty that the in-home 3D revolution isn't going anywhere with MSRPs like this. After introducing the 46-inch GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV in various overseas markets, JVC is announcing here at CEDIA that its flagship 3D panel is now available on US soil for a solid chunk of change. The 1080p display touts a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, three HDMI sockets, 178-degree viewing angles, a depth of 1.5-inches and two incredibly awesome sets of 3D goggles. If you're not concerned that actual 3D content is all but nonexistent for home users, you can snag this now for $9,153 (and not a penny more).

Gallery: JVC's 1080p GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV to America

Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment

JVC brings 46-inch GD-463D10 3D LCD HDTV to America: shipping now for $9,200 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG LH-series wireless HDTVs now available Stateside

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/lg-lh-series-wireless-hdtvs-now-available-stateside/

Seems like slim wireless HDTVs are the CEDIA special, and LG's joining in the fun by announcing official US availability of the wireless LH-series, first launched at CES. No surprises here apart from price, they're exactly as they were when they popped into the FCC: the high-end $4,799 55-inch 55LHX has a local-dimming LED backlight, an 80,000:1 contrast ratio with 240Hz motion ~~ruining~~ enhancement and is less than an inch thick, while the LH85 line offers both $2,399 47-inch and $3,199 55-inch models. Check out our demo from CES for some hands-on with the ASW1000 Media Box, which is where the wireless HD action goes down.

Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment

LG LH-series wireless HDTVs now available Stateside originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG debuts N2R1 NAS with built-in DVD burner, up to 2TB of storage

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/lg-debuts-n2r1-nas-with-built-in-dvd-burner-up-to-2tb-of-storag/

It may be a pretty crowded field to compete and stand out in, but it looks like LG is intent on angling for a bigger share of the NAS market nonetheless, and it's now taken advantage of CEDIA to debut its new N2R1 model. While this one doesn't pack a Blu-ray recorder like LG's earlier model, it does still include a somewhat uncommon built-in DVD burner to complement the two standard hard drives (for up to 2TB of storage). Otherwise, you can expect the usual Ethernet and WiFi connectivity (just 802.11g, unfortunately), DLNA support, and all the basic security measures you'd expect -- not to mention a stylish white enclosure. Look for this one to hit retailers sometime this Fall with a list price of $299 for the 1TB version or $399 for the 2TB model.

Filed under: Storage, Networking

LG debuts N2R1 NAS with built-in DVD burner, up to 2TB of storage originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola CLIQ runs Android, headed to T-Mobile

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/motorola-click-runs-android-headed-to-t-mobile/

Motorola just announced its first Android handset, the CLIQ, which is headed to T-Mobile by the fourth quarter, or in time for the holidays. As you'd expect, it runs the new MOTOBLUR Android skin, and Moto's calling it "the first phone with social skills" to highlight the social networking integration. It'll come in two colors, Winter White and Titanium, and have a 3.1-inch 320 x 480 screen, 3G, WiFi, and a five megapixel camera that'll also shoots 24fps video. Internationally, the CLIQ will be known as the DEXT, and it'll be on Orange, Telefonica, and America Movil. It will also be far less ugly than we all expected from those Morisson leaks.

Gallery: Motorola CLIQ