NAB 2012: The Show It Is A-Changin’…
This year’s NAB looked more like a hybrid of CES and InfoComm than anything else.
Useful Gadgets: Wall-Mounted Indoor DTV Antennas
It seems like everyone’s got one these days. Do they really work? Are there any differences between models? You may be surprised at my test results.
Useful Gadgets: Optoma ML300 LED Projector – Pete Putman
It has Wide XGA resolution, weighs all of 1.4 pounds, and cranks out 200+ lumens. What else is there to say? (Oh yeah, it also has a Mini HDMI connection.)
Panasonic’s 2012 Home Entertainment Media Briefing – Pete Putman
Panasonic’s current TV lineup includes LCD, plasma, active shutter 3DTV, AND passive 3DTV in all sizes. So, what’s the 2012 marketing strategy – something for everyone?
Useful Gadgets: Mitsubishi HC7800 3D DLP Home Theater Projector – Pete Putman
In a day and age of ‘me too’ projectors, Mit’s HC7800 really stands out. But ‘ouch,’ those glasses!
iPad 3: L.H.O.O.Q., by Ken Werner
In 1919, the French artist Marcel Duchamp took a cheap postcard reproduction of the Mona Lisa, and added a beard, moustache, and the letters “L.H.O.O.Q.” When pronounced in French, the letters sound like the sentence “Elle a chaud au cul,” which can be translated as “She has a hot ass.” My old art history teacher [...]
The Rout Is On – by Pete Putman
Go back in time about 6-7 years and you’ll see just how dramatically the TV landscape has changed, along with the reversal of fortunes for Korean and Japanese TV manufacturers.
A Niche Too Small – Pete Putman
Philips’ 21:9 aspect ratio LCD TV was a clever idea, but never caught on.
Samsung 2012 Spring Showcase – Pete Putman
Samsung’s spring 2012 TV showcase was a markedly lower-key affair than previous events, and placed a heavy emphasis on ‘smart’ TV connectivity and control.
Guess What Just Froze Over? by Pete Putman
The upcoming InfoComm show in June will be most notable for who’s not there…
