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frigg: 3D TV is inevitable, but like any new technology, will seem gimmicky and crappy at first until it matures. more »
geekymitch: I dunno that I'd call this a gimmick per say, though I see it as having a lot more use in the gaming industry...imagine a 3D display combined with nat... more »
kavka: Some good points have been made regarding things like TV studios not upgrading and such (they won't any time soon; the ones that even bothered to do a... more »
d_r_e: 3D TV? DO NOT WANT. It's nothing more than a freaking gimmick if you ask me. more »
Gators15: The problem with 3D in the home is that 1) The screen is significantly smaller and 2) To truly pull off the effect believably, you need to be sitti... more »
stryder100: Looks like we're going to spend the future sitting on our asses watching a screen, just like we spent the past. That's my problem with everyone calli... more »
dagamer34: I got a 120Hz Samsung HDTV last year and I'm not going to buy another one until I replace it with something OLED-based (2015-2016 is my rough guess). ... more »
ddhboy: Whatever. Its 2010 and most "HD" channels still aren't truly HD, they are mostly just the Standard Def feed with logo bars on the side or stretched ou... more »
pixelhaus76: Oh no, yet-another new technology; after flat panels, and then HD flat panels, here comes another thing to throw your current TV out and be on your wa... more »
Monty: Recording programming in 3D makes perfect sense, especially after we are all Star Trek engineers with built-in 3D glasses embedded in our corneas. Ho... more »
Nick: off topic, but slightly on: i bought an iHome iPod dock for my gf's daughter, but returned after i found out she doesn't use her iPod very often. th... more »
PurpleMonkeyDishwasher:: "Home Theater in a Box" Damn it Best Buy, that beats my gift this year. Dick in a box. more »
The Lab: Some of these deals are pretty close, even when you consider tax. In CA that 46XBR9 has $158 in tax, making it $314 more than the best deal on priceg... more »
OCEntertainment: Just remember. Until 3D glasses are either gone, or somehow manage to be cool, you will always look stupider than this guy while watching. more »
KhaiJB: they come in prescription? if not, useless to me.... more »
Lizard_King: meh.... Have't seen a 3D presentation that doesn't give me migranes. Fad. more »
Kaiser-Machead: Is it too much to ask to have a set that looks like Nite Owl's? more »
Yerzriknot: I can't say I like the idea of having to put glasses on every time just to watch a movie. more »
wutlulzky: People say i look like an idiot even when i dont wear glasses, ... putting those one, will definitely make no difference more »
Wraithen: surely the whole point of using shutter glasses, instead of the cheaper polarised ones you get in the cinema, is that you wouldn't need a 3D television? more »

#3d

The Coming Decade In 3D, HD Television
Ready or not, 3D HDTV is going to take the television scene by storm in the coming decade, at least according to our buddies over at HDGuru. Here's why they think the future is more Avatar than anything else: More »
#mediacenter

Build a Color-Aware Backlight for Your HDTV Setup
If you're looking to add some polish to your home theater setup, this guide to creating a DIY clone of the Philips Ambilight technology will give your videos a backlight that changes colors to match the on-screen action.
#dealzmodo

Next Week’s Best Buy TV Sales Are Surprisingly Good (Again)
Gary at HD Guru once again snagged next week's Best Buy TV circular early, and just like last time, the deals are surprisingly good. Here's a sample, check out his site for the full list and price comparisons: More »
#3d

3D Glasses For HDTVs Will Cost at Least $70 a Pair
As our Avatar review illustrated, 3D is evolving from a mere gimmick to a technology that is poised to be the center of our home entertainment experience. And those cheezy glasses? Expect them to get a lot more sophisticated. More »
#oldgadgets

It's OK. I Love My Old Gear, Too
You'd think a guy who writes about tech all day would have the latest and greatest gear. Confession time: I don't. In fact, most of it's pretty old and I sort of like it that way. More »
#review

TV Armor Review: Better Than a Broken TV, I Guess
TV Armor is a clear, acrylic shield for your LCD or plasma set. You know, for if your little Hellspawn thinks that pounding a GI Joe against the television is funny. More »
#mediacenter

Svelte Piixl EdgeCenter 3770 Media Center Hides Behind Your HDTV
Like Kate Moss, this crazy thin EdgeCenter media server from Piixl (who?) is nearly invisible when viewed from the side. And that's precisely the point, as the pricey unit is meant to be hidden behind your HDTV. More »
#dealzmodo

Best Buy Finally Offers Legitimate Sale Prices
Our friend Gary over at HD Guru just dissected next week's Best Buy ad, and guess what? 17 out of the 28 deals up for grabs tomorrow are, in his words, "outstanding." Whodathunk? Here's some of the good stuff: More »
#bestof2009

Most Popular DIY Projects of 2009
We love DIY projects here at Lifehacker. Whether we're building computers, backyard projects, or turning office supplies into artillery, we're always tinkering. Today we're taking a peek at the most popular DIY projects of 2009. More »
#guns

Man Loses Bet, Allows Rednecks to Shoot Up His TV
Wayne bet his friends that the Redskins would beat the Saints. Clearly unfamiliar with football, he lost. The result is this video, which is basically how Northeasterners and Europeans imagine the rest of America to be. Who dat, indeed. [CNET]
#bestbuy

A Number of Best Buy's PlayStation 3/HDTV "Deals" Are Iffy
So you know that $1,100 off deal Best Buy and Sony teamed up to deliver that packages a PlayStation 3 with games and a Bravia HDTV? Somewhat misleading, according to analysis from our friend Gary over at HD Guru. More »
#howto

How To Clean Your Filthy Gadgets
Hey, you, your gadgets are disgusting. And wiping them with your greasy shirt sleeve isn't making things any better. Here's how to clean your gadgets, the right way. More »
#gizexplains

Giz Explains: The Ultimate HDTV Cheat Sheet and Buying Guides
It's truly the best time of year to buy an HDTV, and well, here's every confusing TV term you might encounter, everything you need, explained in one place. More »
#crime

"Hammer, Hammer" Says Frankenstein As He Smashes TVs In a Target
A 39-year old Chicago man walked into a Minnesota Target store on Saturday morning and began smashing tvs while muttering "hammer" repeatedly in a monotone voice. Witnesses also describe him as walking like Frankenstein and having blood on his face. More »
#cybermonday

The Best Cyber Monday HDTV Deals
Before you confirm that Cyber Monday HDTV purchase, make sure to check out HD Guru's list of the best deals going. More »
#hdtvs

Sony Says Up to Half Its HDTVs Will be 3D in 2012
Whether or not the success of 3D TV hinges on the popularity of 3D films like Avatar, or just our willingness to give in and wear stupid glasses, one thing is clear: TV makers are all about 3D right now. Sony for instance, has 3D laptops, TVs, and Blu-ray players (plus 3D PlayStation games) planned for next year, and now a senior Sony Exec says 30 to 50 percent of all the TVs it sells from April 2012 will be 3D-enabled. More »
#displays

Pixel Qi Dual-Mode LCD Ships Next Month; $100, 10-Watt HDTV Up Next
One is a rough manufacturing start date for a display component, and the other is an announcement so vague it barely means anything. But lest you forget: Pixel Qi's multi-mode, e-ink-shaming LCD technology is amazing. More »
#flowchart

The Epic HDTV Buyer's Guide Flowchart
Not sure what HDTV you should buy this holiday season? Thank God we have flowcharts to make the process easier. More »
#gizexplains

Giz Explains: The Difference Between a $600 TV and a $6000 TV
You can buy an HDTV, a nice big one, for six hundred bucks. Or you can pay six thousand. It's presumably somehow better. You're probably wondering, "What the hell makes it better?" Here's the breakdown: More »
#hdtv

A Guide To Choosing The HDTV That's Right For You
If your holiday plans involve buying a new HDTV, HD Guru has put together a quick and dirty guide to help you avoid some of the pitfalls many consumers fall into. More »
#lcds

Study Claims Motion Blur Is a Non-Issue In Most Mid-To-High-End LCDs
A study conducted by DisplayMate Technologies claims that the issue of "motion blur" so long associated with LCDs is no longer an issue in mid-to-high-end LCDs. However, manufacturers have no problem selling you gimmicks that supposedly fix the problem. More »
#blackfriday

Sears Black Friday Ad Leaks: Boatloads of Cheap HDTVs
The Sears Black Friday ad has just leaked, and man do they have a lot of HDTVs on sale, including a 40-inch 1080p Samsung for $599 and a similar Sony model for $664. And about a dozen more.
#hometheater

The Cell Regza (PS3 TV) Sorts Shows by Similarity
The Cell Regza is Toshiba's upcoming uberTV containing the Cell processor (you know from the PS3). After recording 8 shows at once, you'll have a lot of content to watch. But it won't be listed like TV Guide. More »
#dealzmodo

Dealzmodo: 58-inch Samsung Touch of Color Plasma for $1800
Newegg has a pretty fantastic deal on this 58-inch Samsung PN58A650 for $1800 AND free shipping. More »
#science

Expect an HDTV, and Your Crappy CRT Will Suddenly Become One
Ah, the power of expectations. According to a new study, if you expect the video quality of whatever you're watching to be great, you'll think it is. More »
#4k

Want a 4K TV? Sony Has a $76,000 Set With Your Name On It
Regular HDTV is so last year. What you really need is a 4k TV, one with four times the resolution of HD. And hey, Sony's new TRIMASTER offers just that, for a price. More »
#hdtv

First HDTV From 1958 Doesn't Have HDMI Inputs, Unfortunately
Historic tech collector Michael Bennett-Levy just auctioned off his collection in London, and amongst the goods was a Teleavia type P111, an HDTV from 1958. More »
#cedia09

The Best of LCD: New LED-Lit TVs From LG, Samsung and Sony Compared
The best LCD sets money can buy are lit up by LEDs, and these are the best LED TVs you can buy from LG, Samsung and Sony. They start at $3600. More »
#imagecache

Equivocation, in HD
Oh really? The best Sony Bravia XBR HDTV in the world, eh? That's quite the accomplishment. More »
#hdtv

LG 55LHX Flagship LCD HDTV: Backlit LED, Wireless HDMI and THX
LG's pulled the rest of the curtain off its top-of-the-line LHX TV, and on paper, the 55LHX gives Sony's tip-top XBR10 a run for the money, even if it's not as shiny: local-dimming LED backlight and wireless HDMI for $4800. More »
#ledtv

LG's Very Pretty "Seamless" SL90 LED TV Slides Out Soon for $2700
Teased a month ago with the SL80, LG's dropped price and release details on its prettiest LED TV, the "seamless" 1.15-inch thin (about two iPhones thick) SL90: $2100 for the 42-inch model, and $2700 for the 47-incher, out this fall. More »
#sony

Sony Gets 3D Fever: 3D Bravia TV Next Year, PlayStation 3 Support Planned
Sony has confirmed yesterday's leak that it's working on a 3D Bravia LCD HDTV, and will also develop 3D-compatibility into its PlayStation 3, Vaio computer, and Blu-ray products. Silly 3D glasses and cheesy promo video? You betcha. See for yourself: More »
#unconfirmed

Sony Plans to Introduce 3D LCD Television by End of 2010
The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony is planning to introduce a 3D LCD TV by the end of 2010. Sony's been in a bit of a slump lately, and a push to 3D would certainly provide some excitement. More »
#tvs

LG's 15-inch OLED Has Dazzling Screen, Beauteous Case
Have you seen Sony's 11-inch OLED TV in person? The screen is fine and everything, but its design is awkward—as if vomited up by an engineer and never reassessed. LG's 15-inch OLED, however, is at least trying. More »
#oled

LG Preparing to Reveal Largest Retail OLED TV Next Month
High prices and size constraints are the current Achilles Heel of the OLED TV market, but nevertheless LG will reveal the largest retail version yet next month for an undisclosed price. More »
#dealzmodo

Best Buy Slashing Big-Screen HDTV Prices Next Week
Since 2009 sales have leaned toward smaller screened HDTVs, meaning less revenue, Best Buy is taking action by slashing prices on HDTVs with screen sizes larger than 39", according to a leaked circular obtained by HDGuru. More »
#hdtvs

Non Review: I Love You, Sony XBR8 Triluminos LED LCD HDTV
The delivery guy just picked up the XBR8—Sony's tri-color LED Backlit HDTV. I'm a bit sad because I'd never seen an LCD shine like that before. More »
#hometheater

Less Than a Third Of You Accurately Adjusted Your HDTV Settings
According to our recent poll, only 29% of respondents actually calibrated their HDTVs. That means as many as 70% of you might not have your settings optomized. Fortunately, that's not too difficult to change. More »
#chumby

'Powered by Chumby' Gadgets to Be Dropped Off In Time for Santa
We already knew that Chumby, maker of that adorable little Wi-Fi widget beanbag, was planning on porting its open-source platform to other gadgets, but we now have an ETA: this holiday season. More »
#questionoftheday

Did You Ever Adjust Your HDTV Settings?
I'm curious to know—when you bought your HDTV, did you just plug and play or did you fine tune the settings? More »

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