What does LG's HDR Pro and Samsung's SUHD really mean?
Posted on 12:00am on Monday 1st February 2016 by Walts
This January LG came out with their new flagship Picture-on-Glass TV's, the OLEDG6 and OLEDE6 series. The G6 models come in both 65 and 77 inches, and the E6 as 55 and 65 inches. These new models are incredibly slim, boasting a 2.57 millimeters at the thinnest. LG claims that [..]
LG's Improvements with WebOS 3.5
Posted on 12:00am on Monday 6th February 2017 by Walts
LG’s latest webOS system - webOS 3.5 - will deliver a range of improvements. from enhanced remote control features to getting you closer (literally) to the action with improved zoom functionality. The improvements made to LG's Magic Remote handset, will allow you to instantly access your favorite streaming [..]
What is Technicolor?
Posted on 12:00am on Wednesday 8th February 2017 by Walts
Technicolor and VUBIQUITY are working together to accelerate the availability of High Dynamic Range (HDR) content to consumers around the world.
Everyone is familiar with Technicolor in the Movies. They are now expanding their expertise to TV & VR (Virtual Reality). The new 4K TVs [..]
What is HDR10?
Posted on 12:00am on Monday 30th January 2017 by Walts HDR is an acronym for HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE. HDR is an image technology that enables TVs to have brighter, more vivid colors and better contrast over standard range content. Active HDR is an update that allows the TV to process the HDR picture frame-by-frame and inserts dynamic data where [..]
LG Introducing the Wallpaper TV
Posted on 12:00am on Tuesday 14th February 2017 by Walts
Wallpaper TV (Picture on Wall) is LG’s latest innovation in OLED TVs. The 65” Consumer Model is held on the Wall with Magnets. The Commercial Models have a Mounting panel that fastens to the Wall. Then the TV slides in place on the panel.
The Consumer Model has [..]
HDR10 vs. HLG vs. Dolby Vision
Posted on 12:00am on Thursday 16th February 2017 by Walts
We now have 3 different Formats for improving Picture Quality. HDR 10 (High Dynamic Range 10), HLG (Hybrid Log- Gamma) & Dolby Vision.
Both HLG & HDR10 produce 10 bit Color, which means 1 Billion Colors. (8 bit color on normal [..]
Dolby Atmos - What is it? Why would you want it?
Posted on 12:00am on Tuesday 31st January 2017 by WaltsDolby Atmos is a Sound System that adds Ceiling Speakers to a Dolby 5.1 or 7.1 Sound System. The 5.1 System is comprised of 2 Front & 2 Rear Speakers with an additional Front Center Speaker and a Subwoofer. The 7.1 adds 2 additional Side Speakers. In order to set [..]
SLING TV
Posted on 12:00am on Tuesday 7th February 2017 by Walts
SLING TV is a TV service that you subscribe to. They have several packages available. They range in price from $20-$40 a Month. You can add several additional packages for $5 a Month. HBO, Cinemax & Starz are also available at an additional charge. There’s no [..]
What is Dolby Vision?
Posted on 12:00am on Wednesday 1st February 2017 by WaltsDolby Vision is Dolby’s answer to HDR (High Dynamic Range) It basically optimizes picture by picture & adds a certain degree of optimization to the TV, also. It is reported to be better then HDR10. Most Manufactures have or soon will have Dolby Vision compatibility. Samsung, so far does not [..]
Backlighting - Why is it important?
Posted on 12:00am on Wednesday 22nd February 2017 by Walts Why is backlight important? Backlight (or Edge lighting) is necessary for all LCD TVs. Without it you wouldn’t be able to see the picture.
Back lit led vs edge lit.
LED LCDs don't have the contrast ratio potential of Plasma and OLED TVs.
Local dimming was developed to [..]