Roundup: New UHD TVs debuted at IFA - CNET

With OLED TVs still difficult to mass-produce at the moment, many TV brands have turned to manufacturing ultra high-definition (UHD) panels instead. With four times the resolution of a full-HD screen, these UHD TVs give superb clarity when playing back native 4K content. Both Panasonic and Philips have just announced their first UHD displays at the IFA tradeshow in Berlin. Meanwhile, LG and Samsung are pushing the envelope with their drool-worthy OLED UHD TVs, while Sony's new X850 range comprises its most affordable UHD offerings so far. (Credit: LG) For the ultimate home entertainment experience, you will probably need the UHD OLED TV from LG. Not only does it combine UHD's high resolution with the infinite contrast of OLED technology, this 77-incher is also the largest model announced so far and features a curved screen. (Credit: Panasonic) Hailed as the world's first UHD TV with HDMI 2.0 compatibility, this 65-incher can handle 4K videos at up to 60 frames-per-second. It can also support PC games at the same resolution and frame rate, thanks to onboard DisplayPort 1.2a connectivity, but it is still unclear how many of these ports are included. (Credit: TP Vision) Available in 65- and 84-inch screen sizes, the Philips 9000 series caught our attention with a few unique features. For a start, it comes with a three-sided Ambilight function that projects a halo of light surrounding the screen. The 9000 series is possibly the first TV to be equipped with a six-core processor, too. (Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) Instead of a fancier curved screen, Samsung has decided to stick to a traditional flat profile for its UHD OLED TV. Still currently under development, the Samsung model can also be set apart from the LG panel by its OLED technology, which is based on a tested-and-proven RGB color system. (Credit: Sony) In many ways, the X850 series TV's are similar to its higher-end X900 counterparts. By incorporating NFC and Miracast technologies, these TVs offer a one-touch mirroring function that lets users share content easily. But to make the X850 more affordable, Sony has fitted it with regular speaker drivers rather than the with the X900's magnetic fluid versions. About the author Philip Wong is an A/V, PC, photography and gaming enthusiast. Besides spending countless days and late nights fiddling with his home theater system and watercooled PC, he also hits the roads frequently on his iron horse to sweat it out. Now, who says geeks don't work out? Philip Wong, Associate Editor via Technology - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNGMQtQU6uQk8ppzcZX7Vy5k0PgGeA&url=http://asia.cnet.com/roundup-new-uhd-tvs-debuted-at-ifa-62222308.htm

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