Roku XDS Streaming Player 1080p Review

Roku is a little box that allows you to instantly stream tons of entertainment on your TV. Watch over 100,000 movies and TV shows from Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and more. Listen to music on Pandora, or listen to your own iTunes playlists. Even watch major sports, news, or original Internet programming. It's all available whenever you want it. The all-new, top-of-the-line Roku XDS sets a new standard with 1080p streaming video, the latest wireless technology, and Instant Replay. All for under $100. No wonder Roku is the best selling streaming player ever.

*  Works with any TV—up to 1080p*. The XDS delivers the biggest and best streaming video experience you can get.     

* It's really easy. Be up and running in 5 minutes. Roku works with any TV.

* No PC needed. Roku connects to your high speed Internet connection wirelessly. With the XDS, you get extended-range, dual-band Wireless-N performance.

* No extra monthly bills.Use your existing subscriptions (like Netflix or Hulu Plus), or enjoy free and on-demand content (like Pandora, Flickr, and Amazon Instant Video). 

* It's always getting better. Roku is constantly expanding its library of streaming entertainment, so there will always be something new to watch.

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3D TV Plus Skype - Aquos Quattron

3D TV Plus Skype - Aquos Quattron... Untuk kesempurnaan menonton melalui televisi ini, konsumen tentunya dibekali kacamata khusus tiga dimensi yang memiliki teknologi liquid crystal shutter system, fungsi auto power off serta 3D/2D mode conversion button. Fitur unggulan lain yang dimiliki Aquos Quattron 3D TV adalah Fine Motion Advanced .....

Mengikuti tren LED TV yang semakin menjanjikan, Sharp Indonesia menghadirkan perangkat hiburan berteknologi 3D lewat Aquos Quattron LED TV di awal 2011 ini.

Kendati televisi 3D masih terbilang hiburan premium di Indonesia, Sharp berkomitmen membawa teknologi ini ke lebih banyak masyarakat Tanah Air dengan menambah model LED TV dengan ukuran yang lebih kecil. Jika sebelumnya LED TV hanya tersedia dalam ukuran besar, kini Sharp menghadirkan Aquos Quattron 3D TV mulai dari ukuran 40 inci, 46 inci, 52 inci hingga 60 inci.

"Kami ingin memperluas pasar 3D TV dengan memperkenalkan ukuran televisi yang lebih kecil sehingga lebih terjangkau di kalangan konsumen," demikian pernyataan Herdiana Anita selaku Marketing General Manager Sharp Indonesia saat acara launching Aquos Quattros 3D TV di Hotel Gran Melia, Jakarta, Rabu (6/4/2011).

LED TV terbaru dari Sharp ini memiliki sejumlah fitur andalan seperti teknologi Quad Pixel Plus, di mana Sharp menambahkan warna kuning ke dalam tiga warna dasar merah, hijau dan biru (RGB), sehingga warna yang dihasilkan lebih solid dan kaya.

Sharp juga menanamkan teknologi UV2A (Ultra Violet Vertical Alignment) pada panel televisi yang menghasilkan triliunan warna dibandingkan televisi konvensional yang hanya memiliki jutaan warna.

Untuk kesempurnaan menonton melalui televisi ini, konsumen tentunya dibekali kacamata khusus tiga dimensi yang memiliki teknologi liquid crystal shutter system, fungsi auto power off serta 3D/2D mode conversion button.

Fitur unggulan lain yang dimiliki Aquos Quattron 3D TV adalah Fine Motion Advanced 100/120Hz yang mampu mengurangi gerakan gambar yang kabur (blur). Selain itu, sebagai salah satu komitmen Sharp untuk melestarikan lingkungan, terdapat ECO button pada remote control yang memungkinkan pengurangan konsumsi energi. Karena dengan menekan tombol ini, televisi akan mati dengan sendirinya jika tidak menerima sinyal setelah 20 menit.

Bukan hanya menampilkan teknologi tiga dimensi, Aquos Quattron 3D TV ini juga dilengkapi koneksi DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) Wireless, serta fitur program komunikasi Skype dengan teknologi P2P (peer to peer).

Tertarik dengan produk terbaru Sharp ini? Anda tinggal memilih produk yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan budget. Untuk ukuran 40 inci, Sharp mematok harga mulai dari Rp16 juta. Sementara untuk ukuran 46 inci adalah Rp27 juta, 52 inci Rp38 juta dan 60 inci mencapai Rp55 juta. "Mengingat teknologi yang diusung televisi ini, menurut kami harga yang kami tetapkan masih cukup kompetitif," cetus Herdiana.

Didukung teknologi canggih serta harga yang kompetitif, Sharp berharap bisa menjual hingga 1000 unit Aquos Quattron 3D TV setiap bulannya.

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Sony NSX-46GT1 – Google TV

I got the 46 inch model in my labs for review and all these panels, except for 24 inch model, have LED backlighting. The 24 inch TV is based on standard CCFL technology. The cost ranges from $1,399 for 46 inch product to $599 for 24 inch TV. The pricing is attractive and it is on par with other large HDTVs in the market

Sony NSX-46GT1 is a TV with Google TV and it is the first panel to have this feature. The service is integrated in to the panel itself and you don’t need something like an external set top box for getting the Google TV features. Apart from that, this is a standard edge-lit LCD TV and you won’t find a lot of higher end features here like 120 Hz video processing. Google TV is the main feature here and it lets you search through internet video sources and also your TV sources from antenna, set top or cable from the same search window. You just have to go in, look for the desired show title and then browse through the results from internet, satellite, cable or variety of TV services.

Sony NSX-46GT1 is the first TV ever to incorporate all the sources in to a single search window. This TV has a unique remote and I’ve never seen anything like it before. The clicker looks very similar to a PS3 controller and comes with a full QWERTY keyboard for searching the content. Another unique feature on the clickers is the touch sensitive mouse located on the right side for moving the cursor around. This mouse area is flanked by left, right, down and up buttons which makes the selection easy. I liked the remote, it is pretty slick but also bulkier all others I have had till now. It has a learning curve. This remote is based on RF technology and you don’t have to be in line of sight for controlling the TV.

You can also control other devices AV devices or cable box through the Sony NSX-46GT1. But for full integration, you will have to hook this TV up to dish DVR. This TV is available in four different screen sizes of 32 inches, 40 inches, 46 inches, and 24 inches. I got the 46 inch model in my labs for review and all these panels, except for 24 inch model, have LED backlighting. The 24 inch TV is based on standard CCFL technology. The cost ranges from $1,399 for 46 inch product to $599 for 24 inch TV. The pricing is attractive and it is on par with other large HDTVs in the market.

Sony will be announcing a Blu-ray player called NSG-ZT1 with a price tag of $399. This player too has all these Google TV features and it is for people who own a TV and still want the Google TV goodies. Sony NSX-46GT1 has apps like Twitter, Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix, etc. Sony will be getting more apps soon like Facebook.

Another cool feature on the Sony NSX-46GT1 is its access to the internet. There is a Chrome browser built-in for surfing through the video Websites like PBS.org, ComedyCentral.com, etc. accessing these sites was easier as compared to other Internet based TVs that I’ve previously seen in the market. The only big disappointment is absence of Hulu.com. You cannot search Hulu or play any of its videos.

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Panasonic Viera TC-P50VT25

The good: Superior black-level performance and excellent shadow detail; accurate primary colors in THX mode; great color saturation; effective antireflective screen; reproduces 1080p/24 cadence properly; VieraCast provides access to select Internet services and improved customization; solid 3D picture quality; includes 3D glasses.

The bad: Relatively expensive; last year's Panasonic plasmas lost black-level performance over relatively short periods of time; nonadjustable grayscale in THX mode; some artifacts in 1080p/24 mode; fewer streaming services and apps than the competition; uses more power than LCDs and newer plasmas.

The bottom line: With both 2D and 3D sources, Panasonic's flagship TC-PVT20/25 series plasma TV delivers outstanding overall picture quality.

Review:

There's plenty of hype surrounding 3D TV, much of it promulgated by the people at Panasonic, but the main reasons we like the TC-PVT20/25 series so much are contained by the traditional two dimensions. Yes, it beats the one other first-generation 3D-compatible TV we've tested, and yes, it actually includes 3D glasses, but with the scarcity of 3D content available today, the need to buy additional, expensive glasses for every family member, and the basic fact that 3D TV isn't for everyone, we think this TV's 2D prowess is the main reason to buy it. ... Expand full review

There's plenty of hype surrounding 3D TV, much of it promulgated by the people at Panasonic, but the main reasons we like the TC-PVT20/25 series so much are contained by the traditional two dimensions. Yes, it beats the one other first-generation 3D-compatible TV we've tested, and yes, it actually includes 3D glasses, but with the scarcity of 3D content available today, the need to buy additional, expensive glasses for every family member, and the basic fact that 3D TV isn't for everyone, we think this TV's 2D prowess is the main reason to buy it.

Of course, there are plenty of reasons not to as well, chief being the company's black-level loss issue with 2009 models. Until the results of our long-term test of the VT25 are in we can't speak definitively to that, but in the meantime nay-sayers could also point to its hungry power use, some issues with 1080p/24 playback or the imperfection of its grayscale. But weighed against its excellent general color accuracy in THX, its improved antireflective screen and especially those inky black levels, the knocks against the initial 2D picture quality of the Panasonic TC-PVT20/25 series seem minor. Standard exceptions aside, it's the best 2D TV we've ever tested, although we'll reserve final judgment until we can examine the competitors' best 2010 HDTVs.

Editors' note, August 19, 2010: After about 920 hours, which at the average rate of 5.2 hours of on-time per day works out to about 177 days of average life, the black level performance of our TC-P50VT25 review sample has not changed. Our long-term test of Panasonic's 2010 plasma TVs will continue throughout the year, and any changes will be reported here.
 
Series information: We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 50-inch Panasonic TC-P50VT25, but this review also applies to the other screen sizes in the series. All models in the series have identical specs and according to the manufacturer should provide very similar picture quality. The same goes for the 50-inch TC-P50VT20, a 50-inch model exclusive to Best Buy. Aside from its bezel color and the fact that it lacks an RS-232 connection.

 Reviewed by: David Katzmaier

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