Samsung expects TV, gadget sales to enter new dimension

Even budget TV maker Vizio is getting into the 3-D game with a batch of new sets featuring 3-D capabilities and wireless systems for connecting to the Internet.

The Irvine, Calif.-based company today announced its "XVT Pro" series of LED sets in four sizes -- 47 inches, 55 inches and 72 inches, plus a 58-inch "cinema wide" model that displays content in a 21 by 9 format. They'll go on sale in August.

The sets include most every cutting-edge feature appearing on new TVs at CES this year. In addition to displaying 3-D and 2-D content in 1080p resolution, the sets display Internet applications, have built-in 802.11n dual-band wireless radios, Ethernet jacks, Bluetooth universal remote controls with slideout keyboards and a "wireless HDMI" system that can connect the sets to video and audio systems without wires, using an optional accessory device.

They also have 480Hz refresh rates, 10 million to 1 contrast ratios and cases under three inches thick.

"We at Vizio are setting new standards for picture quality and user experience," Vizio co-founder and sales Vice President Laynie Newsome said in a release. "Fifty percent of consumers want a 3-D home theater, according to Quixel Research, and our new XVT Pro Series brings the latest technology to consumers who want the absolute best in class."

The 47-inch model will list for $1,999, the 55-incher is $2,499 and the 72-incher is $3,499.

Throw in a hot dog and a soda for another $1.50.

An image of one of the 3-D sets:

The 2-D "cinema wide" set:

Mobile digital TVs from Vizio

LAS VEGAS -- Instead of playing DVDs in the car, how about live digital TV broadcasts?

All sorts of portable TVs using a new ATSC mobile broadcasting standard are appearing at the show, including budget TV maker Vizio, which just announced three "Razor" brand LED TVs going on sale toward the end of the year.

Razor sets are less than an inch thick, have 7-inch, 9-inch or 10-inch screens and range from $150 to $230.

I'll bet sports fans will start taking these to games.

Here's a collection of LG mobile phones that receive digital over-the-air broadcasts:

A closer look at one of the LG TV phones:

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