October 30, 2008
Samsung has demonstrated the largest HDTV that it is equipped to manufacture at the present time, a whopping 40in OLED (organic light-emitting diode) panel that was built on a pilot line and is too big for the company's main assembly lines.
This means that mass production of the huge set isn't yet possible, ...
Samsung demos 40in HDTV
Story link: Samsung demos 40in HDTV by Jan Harris
Samsung has demonstrated the largest HDTV that it is equipped to manufacture at the present time, a whopping 40in OLED (organic light-emitting diode) panel that was built on a pilot line and is too big for the company's main assembly lines.
This means that mass production of the huge set isn't yet possible, ...
October 22, 2008
Ofcom has responded to a request from the BBC to make it possible for Londoners to receive high definition over Freeview before the digital switchover date for the capital in 2012.
Tyne Tees and Ulster may also be put on a fast track to receive HD Freeview, if the ...
Ofcom plans faster roll-out of Freeview HD
Story link: Ofcom plans faster roll-out of Freeview HD by Jan Harris
Ofcom has responded to a request from the BBC to make it possible for Londoners to receive high definition over Freeview before the digital switchover date for the capital in 2012.
Tyne Tees and Ulster may also be put on a fast track to receive HD Freeview, if the ...
October 21, 2008
Trademark looks and actions stick around for a reason. In the TV realm, LG has added to the trademark tradition with the LG60 series. All of these TVs feature an elegant red and black design that extends across the back of the chassis. Brilliant high definition 1920 x 1080p ...
LG 32LG60 Scarlet 1080p LCD HDTV
Story link: LG 32LG60 Scarlet 1080p LCD HDTV by Franz Bicar
Trademark looks and actions stick around for a reason. In the TV realm, LG has added to the trademark tradition with the LG60 series. All of these TVs feature an elegant red and black design that extends across the back of the chassis. Brilliant high definition 1920 x 1080p ...
October 20, 2008
A few days back, we reported on Sony's 1 Millimeter Thin Oled TV. Now, Samsung released their 7.9 millimeter thin television, making it the thinnest LCD TV to date. Samsung stole the crown from Philips who held the distinction for quite a while now.
At an event in South Korea ...
Samsung Showcased Their 7.9 Millimeter Thin Television
Story link: Samsung Showcased Their 7.9 Millimeter Thin Television by Franz Bicar
A few days back, we reported on Sony's 1 Millimeter Thin Oled TV. Now, Samsung released their 7.9 millimeter thin television, making it the thinnest LCD TV to date. Samsung stole the crown from Philips who held the distinction for quite a while now.
At an event in South Korea ...DIRECTV Use Tandberg For US Local HD Broadcasting
Story link: DIRECTV Use Tandberg For US Local HD Broadcasting by Alan Harten
The existing relationship between Tandberg and DIRECTV, based on the 2005 agreement for the use of Tandberg’s MPEG-4 AVC HD platform that made DIRECTV America’s first direct-to-home (DTH) satellite provider with HD capabilities, has been increased as DIRECTV have now signed up for the use of Tandberg’s brand new ...
October 17, 2008
Sharp leads the competition by releasing its first LCD TV with built-in Blu-ray Disc Recorders. The set will be released in Japan next month and would be on sale in the U.S. before the end of this year. For Europe, Sharp will release it by 2009.
The DX-series models will be ...
Sharp Sells TVs With Built-in Blu-ray Disc Recorders
Story link: Sharp Sells TVs With Built-in Blu-ray Disc Recorders by Franz Bicar
Sharp leads the competition by releasing its first LCD TV with built-in Blu-ray Disc Recorders. The set will be released in Japan next month and would be on sale in the U.S. before the end of this year. For Europe, Sharp will release it by 2009.
The DX-series models will be ...Samsung PN63A650 63″ Touch of Color 1080p Plasma HDTV
Story link: Samsung PN63A650 63″ Touch of Color 1080p Plasma HDTV by Franz Bicar
Manufacturers of flat panel televisions do have fashion sense of their own. When you shop for televisions, all you see is a black see of black bezels. Samsung, however, has added a Touch of Color to some of their TVs, like the Series 6 PN63A650. Touch of Color (ToC) is ...
October 16, 2008
NEC Display Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan-based NEC Corporation and a manufacturer of computer monitors and large-screen public-information displays, is probably one of the world's leading researchers on display technologies. Now, they have developed a 3D screen that works by displaying two different images, one for the left eye, ...
NEC develops 12-inch 3D screen
Story link: NEC develops 12-inch 3D screen by Franz Bicar
NEC Display Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan-based NEC Corporation and a manufacturer of computer monitors and large-screen public-information displays, is probably one of the world's leading researchers on display technologies. Now, they have developed a 3D screen that works by displaying two different images, one for the left eye, ...
October 15, 2008
BBC Scotland is launching a 10-part TV series which will bring Scotland's history to life in high definition.
'A History of Scotland', which was shot entirely in HD, was produced by the BBC in partnership with the Open University.
It is part of a multi-media project which also includes a ...
BBC shows Scotland’s History in HD
Story link: BBC shows Scotland’s History in HD by Jan Harris
BBC Scotland is launching a 10-part TV series which will bring Scotland's history to life in high definition.
'A History of Scotland', which was shot entirely in HD, was produced by the BBC in partnership with the Open University.
It is part of a multi-media project which also includes a ...1 Millimeter Thin Oled TV Unveiled by Sony
Story link: 1 Millimeter Thin Oled TV Unveiled by Sony by Franz Bicar
Sony has added another technological breakthrough in the television market. This time, a 1mm OLED (organic light emitting diode) television. Although this is just a prototype, it is definitely a step further into the future. The 1mm thin OLED is one third the thickness of its current OLED television and ...
October 13, 2008
You want super resolution technology? You got it! Toshiba's 52-inch REGZA 52RV535U LCD panel delivers such an advanced video image, you want to be able to enjoy all 1920x 1080 pixels of its HD resolution, no matter the source of your video content. SRT Super Resolution Technology upconverts and enhances ...
Toshiba 52RV535U 52″ REGZA 1080p LCD HDTV
Story link: Toshiba 52RV535U 52″ REGZA 1080p LCD HDTV by Franz Bicar
You want super resolution technology? You got it! Toshiba's 52-inch REGZA 52RV535U LCD panel delivers such an advanced video image, you want to be able to enjoy all 1920x 1080 pixels of its HD resolution, no matter the source of your video content. SRT Super Resolution Technology upconverts and enhances ...
October 9, 2008
For those wanting to buy a new LCD TV, rejoice! PriceScan reported that LCD TV prices will fall fast for this coming holiday shopping. 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTVs fell 12 percent in the third quarter of 2008, including eight percent in September alone. For a device with this size and ...
Stunning Pre-Holiday Price Drops for HDTVs
Story link: Stunning Pre-Holiday Price Drops for HDTVs by Franz Bicar
For those wanting to buy a new LCD TV, rejoice! PriceScan reported that LCD TV prices will fall fast for this coming holiday shopping. 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTVs fell 12 percent in the third quarter of 2008, including eight percent in September alone. For a device with this size and ...
October 8, 2008
I've always loved reviewing Vizio sets. I don't know why but I always enjoyed it. Maybe it's because they're not so well known as, say, Samsung or Sony, but still manages to deliver exceptional products that is bang for the buck. Well, Vizio has grown significantly over the past two ...
VIZIO VO37L 37″ 720p LCD HDTV Review
Story link: VIZIO VO37L 37″ 720p LCD HDTV Review by Franz Bicar
I've always loved reviewing Vizio sets. I don't know why but I always enjoyed it. Maybe it's because they're not so well known as, say, Samsung or Sony, but still manages to deliver exceptional products that is bang for the buck. Well, Vizio has grown significantly over the past two ...
October 7, 2008
Sanyo Electric has developed new laser technology that could double the capacity of Blu-ray discs to 100GB - enough for 18 hours of HD video.
Sanyo announced that the new blue laser diode provides a beam of light at 450 milliwatts, allowing Blu Ray disc systems to read and write two extra ...
Sanyo doubles Blu-ray disc capacity
Story link: Sanyo doubles Blu-ray disc capacity by Jan Harris
Sanyo Electric has developed new laser technology that could double the capacity of Blu-ray discs to 100GB - enough for 18 hours of HD video.
Sanyo announced that the new blue laser diode provides a beam of light at 450 milliwatts, allowing Blu Ray disc systems to read and write two extra ...Samsung PN63A760 1080p Plasma HDTV
Story link: Samsung PN63A760 1080p Plasma HDTV by Franz Bicar
The 63-inch Samsung PN63A760 plasma HDTV features Ultra FilterBright anti-glare technology. Guaranteeing that you enjoy nothing less that an optimal video experience regardless of the level of ambient light in your viewing area, this Samsung technology minimizes glare while maintaining high image contrast and saturated colors.
The PN63A760's ACE2 Silhouette Editor ...
October 6, 2008
The Special Edition AQUOS LC-SE94U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel LCD TVs. First, the look is different — instead of a single-colored bezel, Sharp presents a dramatic, new cornerstone design. This television's graceful, artistic form will enhance any room's decor. Plus, with FULL HD 1080p resolution, enhanced black ...
Sharp LC-46SE94U AQUOS 1080p LCD HDTV
Story link: Sharp LC-46SE94U AQUOS 1080p LCD HDTV by Franz Bicar
The Special Edition AQUOS LC-SE94U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel LCD TVs. First, the look is different — instead of a single-colored bezel, Sharp presents a dramatic, new cornerstone design. This television's graceful, artistic form will enhance any room's decor. Plus, with FULL HD 1080p resolution, enhanced black ...
October 2, 2008
Looking for a new set? Look no further, check out the BRAVIA KDL-40Z4100 for one of the most strikingly stunning and flat-out sophisticated HDTVs Sony has to offer. With a remarkably slim, glossed metal bezel design, Motionflow 120Hz for the reproduction of smooth, lifelike images, BRAVIA Engine 2 and ACE ...
Sony KDL-40Z4100/B 40″ 1080p BRAVIA Z Series LCD HDTV
Story link: Sony KDL-40Z4100/B 40″ 1080p BRAVIA Z Series LCD HDTV by Franz Bicar
Looking for a new set? Look no further, check out the BRAVIA KDL-40Z4100 for one of the most strikingly stunning and flat-out sophisticated HDTVs Sony has to offer. With a remarkably slim, glossed metal bezel design, Motionflow 120Hz for the reproduction of smooth, lifelike images, BRAVIA Engine 2 and ACE ...
October 1, 2008
BBC Worldwide Channels is launching BBC-branded thematic channels in Scandinavia, through Nordic pay TV operator, Canal Digital.
The channels will be launched in December 2008, and will represent BBC HD's debut in Europe.
The deal also includes standard definition channel, BBC Knowledge, as well as a new channel for the Nordic region. ...
BBC HD launches in Scandinavia
Story link: BBC HD launches in Scandinavia by Jan Harris
BBC Worldwide Channels is launching BBC-branded thematic channels in Scandinavia, through Nordic pay TV operator, Canal Digital.
The channels will be launched in December 2008, and will represent BBC HD's debut in Europe.
The deal also includes standard definition channel, BBC Knowledge, as well as a new channel for the Nordic region. ...Sky invests £10m to market Sky+HD
Story link: Sky invests £10m to market Sky+HD by Jan Harris
Sky is pushing its Sky+HD service with a £10m marketing campaign, as well as some impressive offers.
Just for this month, the price of Sky's HD box has been halved to £75.
Sky+HD offers 26 HD channels, including six movie channels, Sky One and BBC channels.
If that isn't enough to ...HDTV Hits Russia
Story link: HDTV Hits Russia by Alan Harten
First it was Coca Cola and KFC, now the land of rampant capitalism is to have yet another symbol of western imperialist decadence, HDTV via broadband.
The Russian Comstar group, through its United TeleSystems, is to roll out HDTV across the nation.
It seems like only yesterday that people used to join a day long ...