July 13, 2007
New research by GFK Group identifies Toshiba Corp as the European market leader for standalone high definition DVD players.
The European HD DVD Promotion Group has announced that Toshiba holds a 71 percent market share in retail sales in six European countries.
The figure covers the period from January 2006 to ...
Toshiba becomes European market-lead for HD DVD Players
Story link: Toshiba becomes European market-lead for HD DVD Players by Jan Harris
New research by GFK Group identifies Toshiba Corp as the European market leader for standalone high definition DVD players.
The European HD DVD Promotion Group has announced that Toshiba holds a 71 percent market share in retail sales in six European countries.
The figure covers the period from January 2006 to ...Sanyo 42LM4WPN, Waterproof HDTV
Story link: Sanyo 42LM4WPN, Waterproof HDTV by Franz Bicar
A weatherproof TV?! Wow! I would never have believed that. Not until I knew of the Sanyo 42LM4WPN 42" LCD TV. It is a certified IP56 TV. That means, it can withstand at least 65 gallons of water per minute. Simply put, this TV is waterproof. I've heard of waterproof watches, waterproof ...Sharp’s LC-32RD2E, the answer to Plasma TV’s
Story link: Sharp’s LC-32RD2E, the answer to Plasma TV’s by Franz Bicar
Plasma TV's boast of realistic images and cohesive movements that LCD technology struggles to deliver. But recent advances in technology has eliminated these limitations. Using 100Hz technology, these constraints are virtually eradicated. Having 32-inch, 37-inch, and 42-inch screen sizes, all with 100Hz technology, Sharp's Aquos RD2E series delivers quite a ...
July 12, 2007
Evesham has added Dual-Core processing, high-definition capabilities and Windows Vista Home Premium to its e-box, rebranding it as e-box HD.
The device is a set top recorder and entertainment system which combines PC, TV, DVD and hi-fi features in one system.
The dual Dual DVB-T TV Tuner allows the user ...
Evesham upgrades e-box with HD capability
Story link: Evesham upgrades e-box with HD capability by Jan Harris
Evesham has added Dual-Core processing, high-definition capabilities and Windows Vista Home Premium to its e-box, rebranding it as e-box HD.
The device is a set top recorder and entertainment system which combines PC, TV, DVD and hi-fi features in one system.
The dual Dual DVB-T TV Tuner allows the user ...PC makers target HDTV laptops
Story link: PC makers target HDTV laptops by Kathryn Lang
Gateway and AMD are the latest manufacturers to push on the development of HDTV capabilities on laptops and desktop PCs.
Gateway have announced the M-series and T-series laptop line-up, which both come HDTV ready. HDMI outputs, optional ATI graphics, Blu-ray or HD DVD drives and wireless connectivity, Gateway are really pushing on HDTV ...Westinghouse LTV-37w2 Review
Story link: Westinghouse LTV-37w2 Review by Franz Bicar
Low-priced HDTV's with very good performance is hard to come by. If you want quality coupled with performance, then you have to pay a substantial amount to acquire products such as these. With its 37-inch, liquid crystal display television, Westinghouse gives us an answer to this question. The LTV-37W2 HDTV is mid-priced at around ...
July 11, 2007
BSkyB gained 244,000 new high-definition TV subscribers in the last quarter, increasing its HDTV subscriber base from 48,000 to 292,000.
Sky's average revenue per customer increased £12 to £412 a year over the same period.
The company beat analyst's expectations for the quarter by attracting 90,000 new subscription TV customers, ...
Sky gains 244,000 new HDTV subscribers
Story link: Sky gains 244,000 new HDTV subscribers by Jan Harris
BSkyB gained 244,000 new high-definition TV subscribers in the last quarter, increasing its HDTV subscriber base from 48,000 to 292,000.
Sky's average revenue per customer increased £12 to £412 a year over the same period.
The company beat analyst's expectations for the quarter by attracting 90,000 new subscription TV customers, ...Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 7 40-inch LCD out to conquer America
Story link: Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 7 40-inch LCD out to conquer America by Franz Bicar
If you want a product that reflects cutting edge industrial design, appearance, and in function and operation, then, Bang & Olufsen, a Danish company that manufactures high-end audio systems, is the best choice. The company has recently extended its reach by trying to conquer the ...
July 10, 2007
ThemeScene has announced details of the UK version of its HD80 DLP projector.
The HD80 is able to resolve the highest quality signals from high definition sources, whether that is HDTV, or a Blu-ray or HD DVD movie.
The HD80 can handle 1080p Full HD video signals and its video ...
ThemeScene reveals HD80 high-def DLP projector
Story link: ThemeScene reveals HD80 high-def DLP projector by Jan Harris
ThemeScene has announced details of the UK version of its HD80 DLP projector.
The HD80 is able to resolve the highest quality signals from high definition sources, whether that is HDTV, or a Blu-ray or HD DVD movie.
The HD80 can handle 1080p Full HD video signals and its video ...
July 9, 2007
AMD has announced the TV Wonder 600 USB, an external USB dongle which brings HDTV signals and DVR capabilities to a laptop.
The slim, black device allows HD content to be recorded straight to the laptop's drive.
As well as the HDTV tuner it has an A/V input ...
USB dongle brings HDTV to laptops
Story link: USB dongle brings HDTV to laptops by Jan Harris
AMD has announced the TV Wonder 600 USB, an external USB dongle which brings HDTV signals and DVR capabilities to a laptop.
The slim, black device allows HD content to be recorded straight to the laptop's drive.
As well as the HDTV tuner it has an A/V input ...Freeview may support four HDTV channels
Story link: Freeview may support four HDTV channels by Jan Harris
New research from Ofcom suggests that at least four HDTV channels could be supported by the Freeview digital terrestrial platform.
Ofcom is currently in discussions with public broadcasters regarding the findings.
The four, free-to-view HDTV channels would be universally available while a possible fifth channel would have 90% coverage.
The news ...
July 4, 2007
According to a new survey, most HDTV owners in the US use HDTV to watch DVDs and play video games but don't watch HD programmes.
The study by the Consumer Electronics Association, 'HDTV: You have the set, but do you have the content?' was taken from a random sample of ...
US Consumers Confused Over HDTV Programming
Story link: US Consumers Confused Over HDTV Programming by Jan Harris
According to a new survey, most HDTV owners in the US use HDTV to watch DVDs and play video games but don't watch HD programmes.
The study by the Consumer Electronics Association, 'HDTV: You have the set, but do you have the content?' was taken from a random sample of ...
July 3, 2007
According to a report by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in America, the majority of HDTV set buyers do so for watching movies and games - not for watching actual HDTV broadcasts.
As many as 56% of respondents didn't receive any HDTV programming at all - instead preferring to use their ...
HDTV Sets: For movies, not broadcasts
Story link: HDTV Sets: For movies, not broadcasts by Brian Turner
According to a report by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in America, the majority of HDTV set buyers do so for watching movies and games - not for watching actual HDTV broadcasts.
As many as 56% of respondents didn't receive any HDTV programming at all - instead preferring to use their ...
July 2, 2007
Philips has apparently leaked the spec sheet for its new 42PFL9900D LCD HDTV.
The innovative model has undergone a complete re-design from the original Ambilight range.
In the 42PFL9900D, the frame sits seamlessly level with the screen. In previous models the frame looked like a photo frame with the screen sitting separately.
The ...
Philips 42” Ambilight LCD HDTV expected
Story link: Philips 42” Ambilight LCD HDTV expected by Jan Harris
Philips has apparently leaked the spec sheet for its new 42PFL9900D LCD HDTV.
The innovative model has undergone a complete re-design from the original Ambilight range.
In the 42PFL9900D, the frame sits seamlessly level with the screen. In previous models the frame looked like a photo frame with the screen sitting separately.
The ...