Made by China’s TCL, this unique display uses a special set of lenticular LCD layers which let you see truly 3D images without any special eyewear. The photos here aren’t really indicative of how deep the effect is, but it’s pretty cool to see something like this without special lenses.

The display is still far from perfect, offering weird off-angle artifacts, an annoying flicker, and a resolution that looks much lower than typical HDTVs. The best 3D pictures I’ve seen so far are on JVC and Samsung’s LCDs and Sony’s OLED 3D sets – but they all require glasses. If you don’t want to strap on the extra headgear, you might want to keep an eye out for TCL’s set in the future.

In addition to being able to adjust image quality based on viewing location, the sets can also be set to prevent kids from sitting too close to the TV, automatically blacking out the screen if they get too close.

TheLX900 sets offer a bright LED edge-lit 1080p LCD display, and include full support for watching 3-D programming, both will ship with a pair of Full HD active-shutter 3-D glasses. The displays also include wireless internet access and 240Hz motionflow capability for keeping images smooth as silk.

All four models will ship sometime this Summer. You can sign up to be notified when the sets are available here. Prices haven’t been announced.

The 58″ set is an LED backlit LCD display, and is perfect for viewing 2.35:1 widescreen movies without those pesky black bars. The 80″ Razor LED will feature a whopping 2560×1080 resolution, and local dimming LED backlights for superior contrast ratios. The set also will sport built-in wireless HDMI, 802.11n WiFi and Vizio’s Internet App capabilities. The set will ship with a Bluetooth remote with a slide-out QWERTY keypad too.

I know, I know, last year I told you about a Philips 55″ 21:9 set, but it’s only available in Europe as far as I can tell, and it sells for over £4000 (about $6500 USD) and doesn’t have LED backlighting. And while the Vizio isn’t available in stores yet, Vizio promises the set will be released sometime later this year for sure, and given their typical bargain basement pricing, I bet it’ll be just a wee bit cheaper.

[via Acquire]

TV Armor is a simple, yet ingenious invention that keeps your LCD or Plasma TV from getting cracked, scratched, dirty or otherwise slimy by covering the screen with a thin, but durable acrylic shield. A 1/4″ thick layer of optical-grade plastic is thick enough to keep your screen from getting damaged, but won’t interfere with picture quality. Just slide the TV Armor over the top of your TV, fasten the Velcro straps, and you won’t have to worry about flying Wii-motes smashing your precious investment.

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They’re available in a variety of sizes to fit whatever screen you have, and prices range from $69 to $289 (USD), depending on screen size. You can order yours over at the TV Armor website.

Remember, your kids’ wounds will heal, plasmas and LCDs won’t.

If you’ve never seen the X50 before, it’s really a nice looking little PC. The 1.4-inch (36mm) thick system has a dual-core Intel Atom 330 CPU, and thanks to a pop-out handle, it’s portable enough to carry around like a laptop.

The system has a 15.6-inch diagonal display with a touchscreen that can be used with either your fingertip or a stylus. There’s also a built-in webcam and microphone, stereo speakers, gigabit ethernet, 802.b/g/n wireless networking, and a media card reader. And if you don’t want to put the X50 on your desktop, the system can be easily hung on the wall thanks to a flexible VESA mount.

You can find the barebones version of the Shuttle X50 over at Provantage for $423 (USD). If you’d rather just have one ready to go, they’ve got complete systems, with the Linux version selling for $543, and the Windows version for $634.

[Shuttle X50 Product Page via FreshPilot]

The creators of the ReactOgon call it a “chain reactive performance arpeggiator”, which dynamically shifts its patterns and sequences based on coded discs placed on the flat-panel interface.

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Each hexagonal cell on the surface represents a fixed note on the harmonic table. The placement of the discs influences the whether or not a note is played, as well as its placement in the sequence. By stringing together a number of directional discs, an entire musical sequence can be created. Special discs can also initiate multiple sequences, for more complex patterns. A bank of touch-sensitive sliders are then used to change volume, timbre and rhythm of the notes.

There’s no word on if or when the developers of this technology plan on commercializing the concept.

The company is now getting set to release a new line of LED backlit televisions called the Aurea series. The new sets up the ante in the design department by letting the LED illumination show around the border of the television screen. The LCD televisions also do an excellent job hiding their internal speakers and subwoofer from view by using 26 tiny drivers instead of individual larger speakers. The first model in the line will be the 42-inch Philips 42PFL9900D (shown below).

The sets will offer native 1080p resolution, a 2x refresh LCD panel to reduce motion blur, and 8000 to 1 dynamic contrast ratio. With specs like those, it looks like Philips intends on not just making a good looking set, but one that performs well too. I’ve heard through the grapevine that this will be Philips new top of the line set, with retail prices as high as €5000 (about $6895 USD.) Let’s hope that Philips finds a way to bring the price a little more down to earth, since you can pick up a 46-inch 1080p set these days for around $1299.

While the sets certainly make a dramatic visual statement, I’m not sure of the practical value of the color border. Regardless, the new sets sure look cool, and stand out from the crowd. You can sign up to be notified about the sets release on Philips Seductionbylight teaser website.

[via TuExperto via Xataka]

Available in several modern and classical designs, the clever cabinets feature a ventless fireplace that requires no chimney or flue. The whole system is actually free-standing, and can be installed in any home without cutting into walls or running gas lines. Depending on the model, the cabinets can accommodate televisions from 37 to 50-inches. Prices range from

Now, Vizio has let it slip that they will be releasing the GV47L (aka GV47FHDTV), a 47-inch LCD set running at a full 1080p native resolution for $1999. That price for any 47-inch LCD is quite good, but for true 1920×1080 clarity, it’s exceptional. (The current 46″ Vizio GV46L 720p model pictured above runs just $1699.99).

The company is targeting a release date prior to the Superbowl, so you might want to hold off on your big screen purchases until these hit the shelves. The sets should show up in the typical Vizio retailers such as Sam’s Club and Costco in the next few weeks.

[via Crave]

For those not already familiar with Ambilight, it provides an array of colored LEDs as a backlight source behind the set. The LEDs change colors in accordance with the subject matter on the screen, providing a viewing experience that is said to be easier on the eyes. Plus, it just looks really cool, too. The latest version, “Full Surround,” provides backlighting on all four sides of the picture, rather than just two sides as was the case in earlier Ambilight devices.

It’s not clear if the massive 100-incher will ever see the light of day for consumers, but it’s likely to show up at some point for limited commercial applications.

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The computer features an Intel Core Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB Hard Drive. The system also does its best to hide any cables and integrates built in cable management and comes with a wireless mouse and keyboard. In addition, the system has built-in 802.11g Wi-Fi network access.

The LS1 ships with Windows XP MCE 2005 (upgradeable to Vista when it comes out), a built-in NTSC TV tuner and DVR capabilities, but doesn’t include any HD tuning capability – which is a shame given the resolution of the screen.

The system has a (pricey) MSRP of $2100, and should hit Sony stores this September.