Better Colours and Slimmer Profiles � A Look at LED TV�s

The allure of a large screen to serve as the centrepiece of grand home theatre system is somewhat hard to resist. But with the introduction of new technologies such as LED the choices that present themselves to consumers is significantly wider.

The Company reported fourth quarter net income of $683 million ($0.26 per share). For the full year, the Company reported net income of $2.74 billion ($1.04 per share), compared to net income of $2.54 billion ($0.97 per share) reported in fiscal 2010. Net income for both the fourth quarter and the year includes a $254 million loss, net of tax ($0.10 per share) resulting from the Company’s sale of Myspace.Television reported fourth quarter segment operating income of $233 million, an increase of $120 million versus the same period a year ago, led by a 7% increase in revenues. This growth reflects a stronger overall national advertising market and increased retransmission consent revenues. Also contributing to the operating income growth were lower general entertainment programming costs primarily resulting from the absence of 24. Full year segment operating income of $681 million, more than tripled from year ago levels, on 13% revenue growth. The revenue growth was driven by stronger national and local advertising markets, the broadcast of Super Bowl XLV, and increased retransmission consent revenues.PublishingMany may think of LED (Light Emitting Diode) TV�s as being a completely brand new screen technology but this isn�t entirely true. In reality what can be found on the market is a new kind of LCD TV with a later technology that uses LED�s as a backlight. This isn�t to say that these screens are without merit.

The reason for LED TV not replacing LCD�s as being the basis for the actual picture is due to the fact that LED�s cannot currently be manufactured at sizes that are small enough. Because of this fact true LED screens are restricted only for large scale use such as in those found at stadiums. The sets currently on the market are all really LCD LED TV offerings.

Author: Charuka Abhayawickrama