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ProShield eliminates glare and protects flat-screens

by Matt Burns, posted Oct 17th 2007 at 6:57PM


While LCD and plasmas boost amazing display tech, they both have a vulnerability 'bout the size of a womp rat - their screen. Plasma screens tends to be rock-solid kid-proof however they produces a good amount of glare, where LCDs don't suffer from glare; their screens aren't exactly dense. Therefore, the savior of flat-screens just might lie with Wolverine Data's ProShield. This cure-all claims to eliminate all glare, increase screen contrast, and is of course, is scratch / impact resistant up to 150 mph. We're not exactly sure if this product is simply clear, flat snake oil but with prices starting out at $99 for the 37-inch size, any parent with a flat-screen, might wanna take the chance.

[via TV Snob]

Consumer Alert: Circuit City recalls Verge TV mounts

by Matt Burns, posted May 3rd 2007 at 8:31AM

There is nothing more important than the safety of your family. [period] Sure, that flat screen hanging on your wall was a big investment but can you imagine what a 100+ lb screen falling from five feet could do to a child? Circuit City has issued a joint, voluntary recall for their in-house Verge brand TV mounts. This recall is for the tilting models only - VPSW103M & VPSW103M2 - as apparently, with an upward force, the locking mechanism could fail, causing the TV to fall forward. Not good. Circuit City does have a free repair kit available to correct this defect - call (888) 666-9897. Even if you aren't using this Circuit City house brand mount, go check your mount to make sure everything is nice and safe.

[via HDTV Almanac]

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Graduates would prefer a flat screen TV

by Matt Burns, posted Jun 9th 2006 at 1:11PM

Remember the days when you could get a graduate a leather briefcase or a watch? (we don't but are sure there was once a time like that) These days the kids want a flat-screen TV. 31% of the polled graduates wanted a flat-screen TV rather then anything else, including a new computer. But should they get a flat-screen because they earned their diploma? Sure, why not. They probably already have a computer, cell phone, digital camera, and PDA. What else are you going to get 'em. Oh, just make sure the flat-screen has a Kensington Security Slot so the TV doesn't grow legs and walk out of the dorm room.




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