New data from DisplaySearch* suggests that networking has become the key feature TV manufacturers are focusing on in the development of next generation HD displays, but not for the reasons you might think. In a previous blog post, written when connected TVs were just gaining mainstream availability, (Easy Internet Connectivity of 3D Frills), we showed consumers prefer a networked TV solution over 3D. With consumers making their demands known, TV makers are now responding.

Source: DisplaySearch Quarterly TV Design and Features Report
Gender issues aren’t generally a focus of discussion on our blog, but after reading a recent Sound and Vision post, it seems there are some mixed feelings about how some products, especially gadgets or tech gear, are marketed to females. It’s odd because, there are as many women (if not more) who make buying decisions involving smartphones, HD TVs, computer peripherals, portable audio and more, yet when a product goes overboard to market to women, it can backfire.

Just like “thinking outside the box”, “breaking down silos” and “low hanging fruit” were business buzzwords of the past, convergence is one of those new terms that every company seems to want a piece of.
Getting media onto your PC is taking more time as the size of our media files continue to increase. In this post we look at the latest and greatest in wired PC connectivity technology and the promise of faster transfer times.
The current choices are USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt. If you are a Mac user, your choice is easy, since current Macs only support USB 2.0 and Thunderbolt out of the box, with no current plans to support USB 3.0 natively. However, if you are willing to purchase an expansion card, there are some options. As a PC user, USB 3.0 is your current option with Thunderbolt support coming in 2012.

For many Americans, Sunday is not just a time to spend with family and friends — it’s Football Time! All of a sudden, space becomes a premium as family and friends appear out of the woodworks.
If you have more than one HDTV, we have the solution to a crowded living room! Our brand new Wireless 3D HD Digital Kit allows you to view the game in two rooms simultaneously, and without wires!
What games are you planning to watch? Who are you rooting for? We would love to know how you think this device would make game day reach a whole new level of awesome. Let us know here in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
The Wireless 3D HD Digital Kit is now available at Costco.com!
*Distances may vary depending on environment; solid objects such as steel, concrete and brick may view shorter distances
