CES 2017 wasn’t much for shocking new technology debuts or any real game-changers. Instead, we saw plenty of refinements and advancements to the wowing tech that debuted maybe last year or the year before. That trend was especially evident with televisions and associated home theater stuff. Here are our top 5 TV developments from this year’s CES. 1.) More OLED For nearly three years now, LG has had run of the court as…
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Even Cooking with Panasonic’s Inverter Technology
Microwaves are convenient to have in your home, offering a quicker and easier way of preparing your food without taking up a lot of space or hurting your wallet. They make it easier to defrost frozen foods, reheat last night’s left overs, and even cook an entire meal. As the technology of microwaves continues to evolve, innovators are finding ways to ensure more consistent results and solve uneven cooking. The experts at Panasonic have come…
CES 2016: Panasonic Countertop Oven With Instant Heat
This week at CES 2016, our team stopped by Panasonic and got a closer look at their new upcoming product. Panasonic showcased their new Counter Top Oven with Instant Heat. The product displayed the new, sleek design that will carry over to other upcoming models in their product line, like the vibrant blue non-stick interior. The new Panasonic counter top oven with instant heat is a 6 slice standard sized counter top…
CES 2016: Transparent TVs
Televisions have been getting thinner and thinner every year, bringing us to today’s svelte OLED TVs that measure under a centimeter in depth. An ultrathin TV flush-mounted to the wall blends into existing home decor much better than the huge tube TVs of yesteyear. Even relatively recent plasma TVs are bulky in comparison. But view an OLED TV from the side and it almost disappears. So perhaps the next evolution in TVs will be to…
Abt’s Updated Atrium Windmill
If you’ve ever been to our store and stepped foot into our beautiful atrium, no doubt you have seen our video windmill. Located at the center of the atrium, it was introduced to Abt years ago after making an appearance at Las Vegas. Home to four 42-inch 720p Plasma Panasonic HDTVs, it would spin in the fashion of a windmill, while accompanying video would also rotate. This produced a really cool video…
Mini Systems Get Big at CES 2014
Back in the 1980s, there were two things about the music that were big: the hair, and the boomboxes. Thankfully, both style and technology evolved, and the D-Battery-powered, shoulder-mounted cassette stereo went the way of the teased, crimped, bleach-blonde mane. Those looking for a portable, all-in-one music system were presented with numerous options of stereo mini systems. These classy, compact stereo systems were designed to fit in with either the boardroom or dorm…
Panasonic Ending Plasma TV Production
Panasonic announced last week that it will officially be ending its production of Plasma HDTVs this December. It comes a surprise to the industry as Panasonic 2013 plasma models were critically acclaimed and widely considered to be the best plasma TVs on the market. CNET even awarded the Panasonic TCP65ST60 series plasma a 5-star editor’s rating. In a press release Panasonic states: Until now, due to the superiority of the picture, Panasonic’s…
Award Winning Panasonic ST60 at Abt Electronics
Abt Electronics has one of the hottest plasma TVs right now, the Panasonic ST60 series 3D HDTVs. The Panasonic ST60 series is enjoying CNET’s Editor’s Choice status as one the of the best on the market. We had a huge inventory, but they sold out quickly, now it’s back and ready for our eagerly awaiting customers. Adding a new level of clarity and convenience, the ST60 series plasma TVs offer exceptional quality…
Panasonic’s 5-Star HDTV
CNET, one of the most trusted electronic review sites online, is giving the new line of Panasonic Plasma HDTV’s their 5-star rating. The Panasonic Plasma ST series is a remarkable feat for plasma technology. CNET’s review states, “…incredibly good picture quality with exceedingly deep black levels, great shadow detail, accurate colors, solid bright-room performance…” CNET does a great job at really breaking down the pros and cons of their reviewed items. The TV…
Buying a TV for the Super Bowl: The Best Sets For the Big Game
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…