If you’re buying a TV for the Super Bowl, Abt has something to fit every budget and space. We probably don’t need to mention that The Super Bowl is mere days away. It’s a good bet that most of America will be tuning in, whether to watch a heroic battle between hotshot quarterbacks, the epic halftime show or dozens of legendary commercials. If you’ve been thinking of upgrading your TV set, there’s…
The following is a guest post from our friends at Allstate Insurance. You can never be too careful when cooking in your kitchen. Check out Allstate’s blog for the latest in insurance and life’s safety tips. Here are their tips to stay safe when making meals at home. Cooking is an activity that brings together family and friends in the kitchen, the hub of the house. But if cooks aren’t careful, they may quickly…
Last night’s LG Ultra HD TV VIP Event at Abt was a resounding success, with a turnout of over 500 guests. After braving a line that spanned the width of the salesfloor, attendees were entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $500 Abt Gift card. Once inside the Atrium, they enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeuvres from Jolane’s Café and were given an up-close view of the LG UHDTV and its…
The cookbook has evolved from handwritten or printed collections of recipes into software programs, online forums, blogs or recipe apps for smartphones. Yet only one luxury appliance maker, Jenn-Air, has integrated an image-driven gourmet guide within the oven itself — adding interactivity so cooks can create perfect dishes with guidance for up to 50 food options, from meats and vegetables to breads and desserts. On select wall ovens, the Jenn-Air Culinary Center is…
The LG Laser combines the picture size of a projector with the simplicity of a wall-mount LCD TV. CES 2013 may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy some of the exciting toys that the manufacturers showed off. Abt Electronics is proud to be the only retailer in the nation currently displaying the all-new LG Laser TV, dubbed the “Hecto.” Shipped straight to us from the convention in Las…
If you’re a regular customer at our Glenview showroom, you probably know we like to keep things constantly changing around here. Recent visitors might have noticed construction going on in our computer boutique, the Connect Store, and some have expressed concern that we were removing it. I’m happy to inform everyone not to worry, and the truth is that we’re actually expanding and improving it. The new Connect Store will have a…
The king is dead, long live the king. And just like that, 4K has been made obsolete as quickly as it debuted. Okay, not really. 4K TVs are still the ultimate in image quality available to consumers, but at CES 2013, we got a glimpse of Sharp’s 85-inch 8K TV. Yep, 8K. That’s double the detail of a 4K set, right? Actually, since resolution is measured on two axes, 8K TVs have 4…
Samsung OLED TVs and More at CES CES 2013— Samsung swung for the fences at CES this year, showcasing an assortment of very impressive HDTVs, among other things. Attendees entering the Samsung booth were first greeted by a trio of the company’s new 85-inch 4K HDTV. Besting the competition’s 4K TVs by an inch of screen real estate, the Samsung S9 is now the world’s largest 4K TV. The ultramodern “Timeless Gallery”…
Sony Tap 20 Mobile Desktop Blurs the Line Between Tablet and Desktop Computer CES 2013— Sony’s CES booth provided no shortage of wows, but one of the more unusual products we spotted was the new 20-inch Sony Vaio Tap 20 Mobile Desktop. Yep, you read that right: 20 inches. While designed to be an easily movable desktop computer, the Sony Tap 20 also functions exactly like an oversized tablet. Whether or not…
LG Washer Recall Due To Possibility of Injury LG Electronics recently issued a voluntary recall of three top-loading washing machines, due to a defect that could make them dangerous to users. The models being recalled are all part of the Ultra-Large Capacity, High-Efficiency Wave™ Series. Model numbers being recalled are: WT5001CW WT5101HV WT5101HW Any of these washers with serial numbers between 002KW******* and 111KW******* are potentially at risk. According to the press…
