plasma on technabob...

pinball tries the digital route once more

filed under: just plain fun | video games

TAB Virtual Pinball

Every once in a while a company takes a stab at trying to resurrect pinball machines using modern technology. The latest entry into the digital pinball genre replaces the old mechanical table with a large flat screen display and interchangeable digital games…

click to continue reading »

November 26th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

1mm thick flexible plasma display in the works

filed under: future tech | video

Shinoda Thin Plasma Prototype

At this week’s CEATEC show in Japan, Shinoda Plasma Corp. showed off a prototype of a new plasma-based screen that’s only 1-millimeter thick.

By using an array of plasma “tubes” aligned between film electrodes, they’re not only able to keep the display super slim, but the display can actually be bent…

click to continue reading »

October 4th, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

tv2art lightascope converts flat panels into live art

filed under: design | home entertainment

TV2ART Lightascope

For those times when there’s nothing worth watching on any of the 500+ channels on TV, here’s a way you can put that $5000 flat panel to good use.

TV2ART’s Lightascope attaches to the front of your flat panel television and transforms moving images into a work of abstract modern art…

click to continue reading »

May 15th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

pioneer rolls out new plasma tv lineup

filed under: home entertainment | video

Pioneer PDP-5080HD Plasma Display

Pioneer today revealed a series of eight new plasma televisions, ranging ins size from 40 inches up to 60 inches. The new sets feature improved display panels which are said to offer 80% darker blacks than prior sets, as well as improved color rendition.

The lineup ranges in price from $2700 all the way up to $7500 for the top of the line 60-inch Elite model…

click to continue reading »

May 9th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

hide your flat screen tv in your fireplace

filed under: home entertainment

Picture House Fireplace and Flat TV Cabinet

For those of you who want to have a big flat-panel TV and want satisfy the wife/girlfriend factor too, this new fireplace could be just the trick. This innovative fireplace designed by Picture House lets you conceal your flat-panel LCD or Plasma behind the fireplace when not in use…

click to continue reading »

March 2nd, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

vidikron vp-6500vhd: 65-inches of plasma paradise

filed under: video

Vidikron PlasmaView VP-6500VHD

If you’re one of those guys who just has to have the biggest screen on the block, but doesn’t want to give up the picture quality of a direct view set, check out this new 65-inch plasma set from Vidikron…

click to continue reading »

February 16th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

samsung 50 and 58-inch 1080p plasma sets announced

filed under: video

Samsung HP-T5084 Plasma TV

Looking for a plasma set, but want true 1080p resolution? Samsung has revealed their first 1080p plasma sets (”the 84 Series”) for release later this year. The Samsung HP-T5084 50-inch plasma television is scheduled for release this May for $4199. If you’re a bit more patient, the 58-inch version of the set, the Samsung HP-T5884 will hit shelves this September for $5199…

click to continue reading »

January 11th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

vizio 60-inch vm60p plasma under $3k

filed under: video

Vizio VM60P Plasma Television

Hot on the heels of the launch of Vizio’s sub-$2k 47-inch LCD, they’ve announced a huge new 60-inch plasma set that will retail for just $2999.

Scheduled to hit store shelves in February, the Vizio VM60P will feature a 60-inch diagonal panel running at WXGA resolution (1366×768)…

click to continue reading »

January 5th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

microtek cineon plasma televisions announced

filed under: home entertainment | video

Microtek Cineon Plasma Displays

Known primarily for their scanners and other peripherals, Microtek has announced the release of their new line of reasonably priced plasma televisions. Microtek’s new Cineon line of plasma displays includes 42-inch (CP42HA) and a 50-inch (CP50HA) models, ranging from $1600 to $2200 retail.

Both sets feature WXGA (1366×768) resolution and can handle 480p, 720p and 1080i source signals…

click to continue reading »

January 3rd, 2007 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

got a tip?
e-mail technabob!

get more from technabob

browse posts by category

sites technabob likes

Technology Blogs - Blog Top Sites

what are other people reading on this site?