March 18, 2009
Toshiba has unveiled its 2009 LCD TV range which it says is its largest and most advanced to date.
The range includes the REGZA SV, Toshiba’s first UK TV to feature an LED backlight, with 46in and 55in models available.
With the help of the LED backlight, these sets offer a ...
Toshiba announces its first LED models
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Toshiba has unveiled its 2009 LCD TV range which it says is its largest and most advanced to date.
The range includes the REGZA SV, Toshiba’s first UK TV to feature an LED backlight, with 46in and 55in models available.
With the help of the LED backlight, these sets offer a ...
February 3, 2009
As promised back in November, Silicon Mountain Holdings, Inc has released Allio Lite, a lower cost version of its popular Allio HDTV with an integrated PC and DVD player.
Despite the lower price bracket, the Allio Lite models still provide clear, high-quality 42” 1080p and 32” 720p displays, and the ...
Silicon Mountain Announces Lower Cost Allio HDTV-PC
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As promised back in November, Silicon Mountain Holdings, Inc has released Allio Lite, a lower cost version of its popular Allio HDTV with an integrated PC and DVD player.
Despite the lower price bracket, the Allio Lite models still provide clear, high-quality 42” 1080p and 32” 720p displays, and the ...
January 21, 2009
Philips is planning to launch its widest ever HDTV this year in the UK, in its latest effort to bring an authentic cinema experience into the home.
The 56-inch Cinema 21:9, which refers to the aspect ratio, will deliver images in the way they were intended by the movie makers. ...
Philips announces Cinema 21:9
Story link: Philips announces Cinema 21:9 by Jan Harris
Philips is planning to launch its widest ever HDTV this year in the UK, in its latest effort to bring an authentic cinema experience into the home.
The 56-inch Cinema 21:9, which refers to the aspect ratio, will deliver images in the way they were intended by the movie makers. ...
January 8, 2009
South Korea-based LG Electronics is planning to launch broadband-enabled HDTVs in a partnership with Netflix, the online film rental company.
The LCD and Plasma TVs will come pre-loaded with streaming software, allowing the sets to instantly stream movies and television shows from Netflix's library, on a monthly subscription basis.
The technology ...
LG to launch broadband HDTVs
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South Korea-based LG Electronics is planning to launch broadband-enabled HDTVs in a partnership with Netflix, the online film rental company.
The LCD and Plasma TVs will come pre-loaded with streaming software, allowing the sets to instantly stream movies and television shows from Netflix's library, on a monthly subscription basis.
The technology ...
December 16, 2008
ViewSonic Corporation has launched a full 1080p, 24-inch LCD HDTV – the VT2430.
The set provides big-screen quality pictures, with 16:9 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1080 LCD FHD, and size-wise is ideal as a second set in bedrooms, kitchens and offices.
It should go down well as an option for ...
ViewSonic debuts 24-Inch widescreen HDTV
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ViewSonic Corporation has launched a full 1080p, 24-inch LCD HDTV – the VT2430.
The set provides big-screen quality pictures, with 16:9 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1080 LCD FHD, and size-wise is ideal as a second set in bedrooms, kitchens and offices.
It should go down well as an option for ...
December 10, 2008
Sony has launched its stylish Bravia EX1 picture frame TV range.
Designed especially for the European and UK markets, the Bravia EX1 comes in a choice of wood finish, black or brushed aluminium frame, and an optional wall mount means the set can be hung on a wall to display high ...
Sony Bravia EX1 HDTV launched
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Sony has launched its stylish Bravia EX1 picture frame TV range.
Designed especially for the European and UK markets, the Bravia EX1 comes in a choice of wood finish, black or brushed aluminium frame, and an optional wall mount means the set can be hung on a wall to display high ...
November 26, 2008
Panasonic is launching two full-HD plasma sets in the new year, the 65-inch TH-65VX100 and the 50-inch TH-50VX100.
The displays feature new plasma technology with a Dynamic Black Layer at the front end of the panel.
The provides deeper and richer blacks by reducing the amount of predischarge by a ...
Panasonic Announces Two Home Cinema Plasma TVs
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Panasonic is launching two full-HD plasma sets in the new year, the 65-inch TH-65VX100 and the 50-inch TH-50VX100.
The displays feature new plasma technology with a Dynamic Black Layer at the front end of the panel.
The provides deeper and richer blacks by reducing the amount of predischarge by a ...
September 29, 2008
GE have announced that they are forming a new sub-company called General Displays & Technologies LLC (GDT).
This company is a new joint venture with Tatung.
The new company will concentrate on designing and marketing new HDTVs.
The difference between this company and parent GE is that there will ...
GE Wants Internet Capable TVs Without a PC
Story link: GE Wants Internet Capable TVs Without a PC by Alan Harten
GE have announced that they are forming a new sub-company called General Displays & Technologies LLC (GDT).
This company is a new joint venture with Tatung.
The new company will concentrate on designing and marketing new HDTVs.
The difference between this company and parent GE is that there will ...
August 14, 2008
Rumours have been circulating that Sony is planning to launch an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV in Europe next year, and further fuel has been added to the fire with Japan's influential Nikkei business newspaper backing up these claims.
It seems likely that the European set will be ...
Sony OLED TV to hit Europe in 2009
Story link: Sony OLED TV to hit Europe in 2009 by Jan Harris
Rumours have been circulating that Sony is planning to launch an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV in Europe next year, and further fuel has been added to the fire with Japan's influential Nikkei business newspaper backing up these claims.
It seems likely that the European set will be ...
June 26, 2008
US-based Vizio Inc has announced the XVT series of HDTVs, designed with gamers and home-entertainment enthusiasts in mind.
Although Vizio has kept the cost of the sets down, the HDTVs offer good performance and a number of features.
The 42-inch SV420XVT, and the 47-inch SV47XVT are full 1080p LCD sets with ...
Vizio announces XVT HDTVs for gamers
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US-based Vizio Inc has announced the XVT series of HDTVs, designed with gamers and home-entertainment enthusiasts in mind.
Although Vizio has kept the cost of the sets down, the HDTVs offer good performance and a number of features.
The 42-inch SV420XVT, and the 47-inch SV47XVT are full 1080p LCD sets with ...
June 18, 2008
Sony has launched the Bravia S4000 series of HD TVs, designed with smaller rooms in mind.
The range offers four models, with 26, 32, 37 and 40-inch screens respectively, all in a piano black finish with Sony's new 'soft-line' styling concept.
The 40-inch model features 1080p and Full HD, together with ...
Sony launches Bravia S4000 HDTVs
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Sony has launched the Bravia S4000 series of HD TVs, designed with smaller rooms in mind.
The range offers four models, with 26, 32, 37 and 40-inch screens respectively, all in a piano black finish with Sony's new 'soft-line' styling concept.
The 40-inch model features 1080p and Full HD, together with ...
May 21, 2008
Samsung is demonstrating an 82" Quad HDTV with 2160p resolution at the SID 2008 (Society for Information Display) symposium in Los Angeles, which runs from May 18 to 23.
Compared with current top of the range LCD TVs, which have a maximum 1080p (1920x1080) HD resolution, Samsung's Quad HDTV ...
Samsung demos 2160p HDTV at SID 2008
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Samsung is demonstrating an 82" Quad HDTV with 2160p resolution at the SID 2008 (Society for Information Display) symposium in Los Angeles, which runs from May 18 to 23.
Compared with current top of the range LCD TVs, which have a maximum 1080p (1920x1080) HD resolution, Samsung's Quad HDTV ...
May 7, 2008
Freesat was launched on 6 May by the BBC and ITV, and hot on its heels Panasonic has announced HD TVs with integrated Freesat tuners.
Panasonic's PZ81 series will include 42, 46 and 50 inch Freesat-enabled sets, which will be available from June.
The TVs can also receive the Freeview service through ...
Panasonic first with Freesat HDTV
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Freesat was launched on 6 May by the BBC and ITV, and hot on its heels Panasonic has announced HD TVs with integrated Freesat tuners.
Panasonic's PZ81 series will include 42, 46 and 50 inch Freesat-enabled sets, which will be available from June.
The TVs can also receive the Freeview service through ...
April 30, 2008
TANDBERG Television has launched a professional integrated receiver decoder (IRD) range which has been adapted for high volume video distribution applications and will feature reduced complexity, allowing for an easier content acquisition process for cable, satellite and telco operators.
Both products the RX8310 Distribution Receiver and the RX8320 ATSC include RF ...
TANDBERG launch integrated receiver decoder range
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TANDBERG Television has launched a professional integrated receiver decoder (IRD) range which has been adapted for high volume video distribution applications and will feature reduced complexity, allowing for an easier content acquisition process for cable, satellite and telco operators.
Both products the RX8310 Distribution Receiver and the RX8320 ATSC include RF ...
April 28, 2008
Samsung's new Series 6 and Series 7 LCD HDTVs provide a 'touch of colour' in their design.
As part of its focus on design innovation, Samsung has blended a little red into the TV's piano black bezels, which it poetically claims will echo the beauty of blown glass and sunsets. ...
Samsung adds ‘touch of colour’
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Samsung's new Series 6 and Series 7 LCD HDTVs provide a 'touch of colour' in their design.
As part of its focus on design innovation, Samsung has blended a little red into the TV's piano black bezels, which it poetically claims will echo the beauty of blown glass and sunsets. ...
April 24, 2008
Hitachi's ultra-thin UT32MH70 LCD TV will be available to buy at Comet stores in the UK from next month.
Excluding the bezel, the 32-inch high-definition TV is just 35mm thick - which is around one third the depth of a standard flatscreen - and it weighs just 10.9 kilos.
The 32-inch ...
Europe’s slimmest HDTV coming to Comet
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Hitachi's ultra-thin UT32MH70 LCD TV will be available to buy at Comet stores in the UK from next month.
Excluding the bezel, the 32-inch high-definition TV is just 35mm thick - which is around one third the depth of a standard flatscreen - and it weighs just 10.9 kilos.
The 32-inch ...
April 21, 2008
Hauppauge Digital Inc, a manufacturer of video, TV and data broadcast receiver products for PCs, is launching a USB TV dongle to support high definition TV broadcasts on Freesat.
For £79, the Hauppauge WinTV Nova-S Freesat USB2 will enable anyone who already has a satellite dish, such as Sky subscribers, to view ...
Hauppauge launches Freesat HDTV tuner
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Hauppauge Digital Inc, a manufacturer of video, TV and data broadcast receiver products for PCs, is launching a USB TV dongle to support high definition TV broadcasts on Freesat.
For £79, the Hauppauge WinTV Nova-S Freesat USB2 will enable anyone who already has a satellite dish, such as Sky subscribers, to view ...
April 18, 2008
HP has given a significant boost to its MediaSmart LCD TVs with the introduction of Microsoft Media Centre Extender capability. HP is the first company to add the capability to its Internet-connected TVs.
Microsoft's extender for Windows Media Centre allows digital media on PCs running Windows Vista Home ...
HP adds MS Media Center Extender to HDTVs
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HP has given a significant boost to its MediaSmart LCD TVs with the introduction of Microsoft Media Centre Extender capability. HP is the first company to add the capability to its Internet-connected TVs.
Microsoft's extender for Windows Media Centre allows digital media on PCs running Windows Vista Home ...
April 17, 2008
Samsung and Armani have joined forces to develop the Armani/Samsung premium LCD TV, which was announced at the Milan International Furniture Fair.
The design was inspired by Giorgio Armani's latest Armani/Casa home furnishings collection, and is expected to appeal to the 'discriminating' consumer.
The 100Hz full HD set has HDMI connectivity and will ...
Armani/Samsung LCD TV announced
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Samsung and Armani have joined forces to develop the Armani/Samsung premium LCD TV, which was announced at the Milan International Furniture Fair.
The design was inspired by Giorgio Armani's latest Armani/Casa home furnishings collection, and is expected to appeal to the 'discriminating' consumer.
The 100Hz full HD set has HDMI connectivity and will ...
April 15, 2008
Speculation is growing that Sony is adding backlit screens to its Bravia XBR8 HDTV.
The news was leaked by the Boy Genius Report, which also claims that while the lower tier XBR7 will not have the backlit screen, it will feature support for DLNA media sharing and online program ...
Sony Bravia to feature backlit screen?
Story link: Sony Bravia to feature backlit screen? by Jan Harris
Speculation is growing that Sony is adding backlit screens to its Bravia XBR8 HDTV.
The news was leaked by the Boy Genius Report, which also claims that while the lower tier XBR7 will not have the backlit screen, it will feature support for DLNA media sharing and online program ...