Apple TV: Steve Jobs there was adamantly opposed

Steve Jobs was against the project of an Apple TV, we learn in Haunted Empire: Apple After Steve Jobs , the new book by Yukari Iwatani Kane. former journalist from the Wall Street Journal explains wind having a meeting "secret " which annually brings together 100 leaders Apple. Each of the accused is a month in advance of this very private appointment. All topics are discussed freely.Yukari Iwatani Kane reports in his book that it was during the 2010 edition of one of the guests asked Steve Jobs if Apple will launch a TV. The founder of the brand was told that "no" because"TV is a horrible business. The turnover rate is low and margins are very bad. " History was then folded. Since Steve Jobs bowed and Tim Cook took her away. Again boss, new reforms. Apple is also a regular spins and steps back, it is reasonable to think that this was not news there four years may be on the table today. The fact is that many indiscretions ( and rumors ) have shown in recent years, Apple has begun negotiations with content providers as well as manufacturers,Foxconn head . TV: Ultra HD, LED, OLED ? How to choose?

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Samsung's new TV remote control is much smaller and can be controlled with voice and gestures

Samsung Smart Control 2014 (Photo: Samsung)

Samsung's new remote control is oval and is very ergonomically in the hand. The number of keys is only slightly increased by 26 compared to its predecessor of 2013, at the same time the new remote control is 80 percent smaller than its predecessor. Special features include control via voice and gestures.

With this remote control zapping is even more fun than the previous model. The control is particularly conveniently via voice control. These will be available in 2014 in 23 countries. Simultaneously, the controller should have been easier on finger gestures. A centrally positioned touchpad to make the control of apps, TV channels and other content more easily on the TV. The new Samsung Smart Control will detail presented at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Video: Samsung 55-inch OLED TV in 2014

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Samsung S9: the world largest ultra hd tv in 110"

Samsung sells a 110-inch TV . This is the widest in the world currently marketed slab, all technologies. His little brother had been presented at the CES in Las Vegas in January. With a diagonal of 85 inches, the S9 was put up for sale shortly after the show to 40,000 dollars. It was the largest TV available on the consumer market. With 25 inches, the new model HD Ultra Samsung has something to turn heads. Massive, it still sports a unique design with the playing style of a pivot table. Side dimensions, it will be necessary to provide space in the living room to cram its 2.6 x 1.8 m. However, according to Samsung, the bulk of sales should rather be done by companies or government institutions. Currently available in South Korea, the 110S9 will be delivered in China and the Middle East within 30 days and to other major countries in nine weeks, said vice-president of the TV division of Samsung. Remains a great unknown. Price At CES 2014, which starts in a few days, Samsung will present its new Ultra HD with a curved model 105 inches , if you believe the information Samsung Tomorrow. Copy it and his nemesis, LG, which has already unveiled its mid-December.

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Panasonic WT-600: Ultra-HD TV with 4K, 60 frames per second, HDMI 2.0

The Panasonic Viera TX-L65WT600E supports the first Ultra high-definition television in the world 4K signals with up to 60 frames per second, based on the new standard HDMI 2.0 and 1.2a Display Port TM. This means that the TV set is suitable for both in home entertainment as well as in the use of TV studios.In combination with a 2.000 Hz bls technology of 165cm (65 inches) to achieve great TV especially high motion blur what should be rewarded, especially in sports and action scenes as well as in computer games.

4K video from USB and from the Internet

The TV unit has a screen size of 165 cm and is THX certified 4K. 4K Ultra HD content can be in a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels look. As the first television supports WT600 direct playback of 4K video (H.264, MPEG4) from USB, SD card , or online sources such as YouTube.Images can be viewed on a 4K SD Photo Viewer.

TV and social media terminal

As with all Smart VIERA TVs is wireless as standard. The access to multimedia content from the home network designed so very easy.Besides the popular social media applications Facebook and Twitter, Skype is also on board. Using a camera moving up automatically when needed anytime video calls are performed.

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84 inch UHDTV from LG can be pre-ordered

LG has announced that the 84-inch ultra-definition 4K UHDTV can be pre-ordered now in limited numbers in Korea. The manufacturer already has the 84 inch TV for CES 2012 presented and now brings him to Korea for the first time in the trade. Apparently are large format TV sets becoming the trend, as well as the Samsung ES9000 OLED TV with 75 inches shows in the South has come on the market.

LG 84LM96000 - 4K Ultra Definition UHDTV

The LG 84LM96000 offers a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 . While users with the passive 3D FPR technology, LG Cinema Glasses Watch 3D content at 1080p resolution will be.

To the equipment of the LG 84 inch ultra-definition 4K UHD TV is also smart TV that allows different applications to install and use. In addition, you can surf with the 84 inch TV device on the Internet. Even a 2.2-channel 3D sound system belongs to the equipment of the monster TV device . In total, in the first month only 84 units to be pre-order. The price for one of these LG TV sets 84LM96000 is around 25 million won (well 18.000, - EUR ) amount. It is not yet known whether the devices also outside Korea will come to market. One reason could be that hardly 4K content on the market that can be optimally viewed with the giant TV. Maybe yes the JVC GY-HMQ10 , the first 4K camcorder handy ensure that soon more people the desire for a playback option for 4K content feel.

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