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Jacques Bentley - Southern Africa Sales Manager, Skyworth  Times may change but even in the Digital Age, the meeting or boardroom remains a key part of doing business. And with presentations increasingly using multimedia (typically video) to wow clients, invigorate brainstorming sessions and successfully onboard new employees, it makes sense to transplant those visuals from a laptop to the biggest, best-quality screen available – courtesy of today’s sleek, high-definition TVs. What should you prioritise when buying a TV for the office, though? Are these considerations any different from those when choosing a TV for your lounge? While there is some overlap, the needs of business make a few TV features absolutely essential. Size and placement When buying a TV, one of the primary considerations is always size. For a business meeting room, you should never look at a screen smaller than 40 inches (101 cm). Bigger is better, if you can afford it, but whatever size you choose,...

Jacques Bentley - Southern Africa Sales Manager, Skyworth  When it comes to home technology, there’s nothing like the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to showcase the latest in innovation from the world’s top brands. Skyworth was at the January 2019 event, held in Las Vegas, which spotlighted how the next generation of Internet-connected electronics and appliances are making our homes more convenient and comfortable. Central to this intelligent ecosystem is that beloved household staple: the TV. Here’s how increasingly sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) functionality is transforming our TV viewing, and the role of “the box” in our lives. Goodbye to remotes Voice search already exists on some top-performing smart TVs but AI takes the feature to a whole new level. The latest generation of AI voice chips make legitimate hands-free voice command a reality because they have the processing complexity to understand accents and filter out environment noise. Addi...

Johannesburg, 14 January 2019   - SKYWORTH (the global elite in the household appliance industry) held a Global Media Launch in Palace Ballroom, Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino,  Las Vegas ,  USA . In this conference, SKYWORTH introduced 7 new TVs with new technology and announced the company's new global brand strategy. SKYWORTH released 7 new TVs with industry-leading technology, breaking the boundaries of imagination. With a powerful PQ Processor built-in, 65S9A/XA9000 can improve image quality from every aspect based on AI algorithm. Meanwhile, it adopts the AI Smart Ecosystem, which supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, and will become the center of the smart home. 65W80, with CSO Pro, enables image and sound to come from the panel simultaneously to create an extraordinary viewing experience. The 77" Super TV features Dolby Vision HDR imaging technology and is equipped with a 5.1.2 Dolby ...

By Jacques Bentley – Southern Africa Sales Manager at Skyworth With ever-changing consumer demands, the media and entertainment sector moves quickly. To keep up with this fast-paced energy, businesses need to stay up-to-date with current consumer trends and adapt how and what they communicate to their audiences. Jacques Bentley, Southern Africa Sales Manager at Skyworth, highlights four global industry trends that are making waves and are expected to gain even more momentum in 2019.   A virtual reality expansion The mass medium that has been taking TV to a whole new level doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. In fact, according to PwC’s annual Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2018 – 2022 , with the way virtual reality (VR) is expanding, the world’s leading VR market, the U.S., is expected to bring in a VR revenue of $7.2 billion by 2022 (in 2017, the total sat at $1.5 billion). Furthermore, bigwig media outlets like The New York Times, The Washingto...

By Jacques Bentley – Southern African Sales Manager at Skyworth   The school holidays are almost upon us, which means a lot more free time at home for your kids. Chances are that means more time in front of the TV too, either watching their favourite shows and YouTubers, or playing video games. If you’re extra-busy this time of year – and who isn’t as 2018 wraps up and festive season preparations begin? – you may be wondering how to let your children enjoy their virtual playtime but still maintain life balance and stay protected from inappropriate content. Jacques Bentley, Southern African Sales Manager at Skyworth offers this advice.   Talk to your kids about their gaming First of all, a low-tech solution. Information clears up a lot of concerns, so chat to your kids regularly about their hobbies, especially gaming. Not only is this a great bonding opportunity, but you’re showing interest in what they enjoy. And, after a relaxed conv...

By Jacques Bentley, Skyworth Southern Africa Sales Manager   By now you’ve probably heard about the impending digital migration for South African broadcasting. Initially, this shift from old-school, analogue technology to newer, more efficient digital technology was set to take place in 2015 but the deadline for a national migration has been pushed out several times. With our neighbours Namibia and Botswana blazing ahead with their own digital transformations, the pressure is on for our own government to push forward to a fully digital South Africa.   But what does this overdue switch really mean for you and me?   What is digital migration?   Basically, the process involves moving over from an analogue transmission to a Digital Terrestrial Television/Transmission (DTT). We currently use analogue technology, transmitting video and audio through analogue signals. The drawback of this traditional broadcasting format is that the colours, sound and brightnes...

By Jacques Bentley – Southern African Sales Manager at Skyworth For many South Africans, buying a TV can be an overwhelming process. Even before you start looking at models and features (like is there a difference between HD, FHD, UHD and HDR?), there’s the question of which brand to choose when hitting the nation’s favourite stores. Is it much of a muchness or do the different manufacturers stand out for different reasons? Samsung Operating out of Seoul, Korean manufacturer Samsung is a world-leader in consumer electronics and appliances. Although mobile phones are their primary source of income, when it comes to TVs, Samsung offers a massive range of LED products.  Their newer high-end QLED TVs feature Quantum Dot display technology, for vastly increased colour range and contrast. The company invests heavily in innovation through product development, acquisitions and partnerships. LG   Another Korean tech giant, LG is a popular brand in South Africa for ...

  With so many technological advancements that cater to various needs, and endless options on the market, buying a new TV for your home can be pretty daunting. Given the role a TV occupies in the home – providing entertainment, relaxation and a window to the world for the whole family – it’s not a purchasing decision to be made lightly. Not to mention the fact that you’re likely to spend a rather large sum of hard-earned dough in the process. Fear not - we’re here to help you decide. Here are five important things to think about before you swipe that plastic to ensure your new TV will bring nothing but joy into your home (ok, and maybe a couple of disagreements on what to watch). Size matters If you’re a fan of action-packed movies or nail-biting sporting events, you already know how important the size of the screen is. Consider the space into which your new TV will fit, and take measurements of the wall area or cabinet it’s going to sit on to make sure that you’re...