April 9, 2008
IPTV operator, Belgacom TV, is about to launch a new HD service in Belgium, with seven channels and a video-on-demand library packed with HD titles from Warner Bros, Disney and others.
The service, which will cost €9.95 a month, includes the Discovery HD, Disney Cinemagic HD, Exqi, HD1, History HD, ...
Belgacom TV launches HD service
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IPTV operator, Belgacom TV, is about to launch a new HD service in Belgium, with seven channels and a video-on-demand library packed with HD titles from Warner Bros, Disney and others.
The service, which will cost €9.95 a month, includes the Discovery HD, Disney Cinemagic HD, Exqi, HD1, History HD, ...JVC HD-58S998 RPTV
Story link: JVC HD-58S998 RPTV by Franz Bicar
Rear-projection televisions are fighting for survival. Buyers nowadays usually prefer slim and compact televisions rather than bulky sets. The only thing that is still keeping them in the market is that big-screen flat-panel televisions still cost a few hundred dollars more. Now, as major companies are trying to go for slimmer RPTV versions, ...
April 8, 2008
Mitsubishi demonstrated prototype displays based on laser technology at CES 2008 in January, and has now announced that the 'LaserVue' displays will be available in stores this autumn.
Pricing details and detailed specs will not be available until June, but it's likely that the LaserVue sets, which are the first ever ...
Mitsubishi announces laser HDTV
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Mitsubishi demonstrated prototype displays based on laser technology at CES 2008 in January, and has now announced that the 'LaserVue' displays will be available in stores this autumn.
Pricing details and detailed specs will not be available until June, but it's likely that the LaserVue sets, which are the first ever ...Panasonic TH-42PH10UKA Review
Story link: Panasonic TH-42PH10UKA Review by Franz Bicar
The Panasonic TH-42PH10UKA HDTV is a 42" inch screen TV that has a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 60,000 hours of expected service life. It also has 3,072 shades of gradation and a powerful 16-bit processor. he TV also includes Panasonic's mult-function input slot system, that allows you to integrate any AV, PC or ...
April 7, 2008
Sony is increasing its focus on Blu-ray products and hopes to expand its share of the Blu-ray market from 20% to 50% by the end of 2008, according to its president and Electronics CEO Ryoji Chubachi.
Speaking at a recent press conference in Taipei, Chubachi outlined the company's plans to ...
Sony targets 50% Blu-ray market share
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Sony is increasing its focus on Blu-ray products and hopes to expand its share of the Blu-ray market from 20% to 50% by the end of 2008, according to its president and Electronics CEO Ryoji Chubachi.
Speaking at a recent press conference in Taipei, Chubachi outlined the company's plans to ...LG Electronics 42LB5D Review
Story link: LG Electronics 42LB5D Review by Franz Bicar
If you are only looking at the spec sheet, then you'll feel that the LG 42LB5D is the perfect set, with 1080p capability, HDMI 1.3, and a fast response time. However, actually using the 42LB5D will more or less change your mind.
One of the features that a lot of users love on this ...
April 4, 2008
Pioneer has confirmed its intention to cease the in-house production of plasma panels, but will increase its focus on Blu-ray and audio/video products linked with displays.
The company plans to develop next-generation wall-mounted TVs with wireless connections. It will also develop video and audio analysis technologies through research into high ...
Pioneer drops plasma but pushes on Blu-ray
Story link: Pioneer drops plasma but pushes on Blu-ray by Jan Harris
Pioneer has confirmed its intention to cease the in-house production of plasma panels, but will increase its focus on Blu-ray and audio/video products linked with displays.
The company plans to develop next-generation wall-mounted TVs with wireless connections. It will also develop video and audio analysis technologies through research into high ...HP PL4272N Plasma HDTV Quick Review
Story link: HP PL4272N Plasma HDTV Quick Review by Franz Bicar
Looking for a value priced plasma TV in the 42 inch size range? Then check out the HP PL4272N HDTV. This set may not have the best looking pictures for an HDTV, but it is awfully cheaper than its contemporaries in the market. The PL4272N's 1024-by-768-pixel native resolution may also not be the ...
April 3, 2008
Ofcom has confirmed that HD broadcasts will be available on Freeview from 2009, but only in areas where analogue signals have been switched off.
This means that viewers in the North West of England will be the first to benefit from the new service, as long as they ...
HD coming to Freeview after digital switchover
Story link: HD coming to Freeview after digital switchover by Jan Harris
Ofcom has confirmed that HD broadcasts will be available on Freeview from 2009, but only in areas where analogue signals have been switched off.
This means that viewers in the North West of England will be the first to benefit from the new service, as long as they ...Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 HDTV
Story link: Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 HDTV by Franz Bicar
When it comes to home entertainment systems, nothing beats Sony. Sure, there are companies that produced great home entertainment products. There are even others that may have caught up with Sony. But the fact still remains, Sony leads the pack.
Their Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR4 HDTV is a testament to this claim. It has a ...
April 2, 2008
Buffalo Technology has announced the general availability of its LinkTheater HD media streamers, which were previously only available in Japan.
The Buffalo LT-H90LAN HD media streamer uses an Ethernet connection to stream media around the home from PCs, Macs, USB hard drives and DNLA compliant media servers, allowing content to ...
Buffalo announces LinkTheater HD media streamers
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Buffalo Technology has announced the general availability of its LinkTheater HD media streamers, which were previously only available in Japan.
The Buffalo LT-H90LAN HD media streamer uses an Ethernet connection to stream media around the home from PCs, Macs, USB hard drives and DNLA compliant media servers, allowing content to ...Vizio GV52LF HDTV 52-inch LCD
Story link: Vizio GV52LF HDTV 52-inch LCD by Franz Bicar
Vizio's GV52LF HDTV, is a 52-inch LCD monster that has posted and earned high scores in most tests and reviews done to it. it's not surprising coming from a manufacturer that really tries to give consumers their all. The GV52LF more popular features include picture-in-picture, four HDMI ports, and an extremely available price.
For ...
April 1, 2008
A new report from research firm, Strategy Analytics, predicts that 29.4 million households will own a Blu-ray player by the end of 2008, and by 2012 the number will have grown to over 132 million.
It is anticipated that Blu-ray technology will be quickly adopted now ...
Blu-ray player ownership to soar following HD DVD’s demise
Story link: Blu-ray player ownership to soar following HD DVD’s demise by Jan Harris
A new report from research firm, Strategy Analytics, predicts that 29.4 million households will own a Blu-ray player by the end of 2008, and by 2012 the number will have grown to over 132 million.
It is anticipated that Blu-ray technology will be quickly adopted now ...Sony KDL-32M3000 LCD HDTV
Story link: Sony KDL-32M3000 LCD HDTV by Franz Bicar
Here's a quick review of the Sony KDL-32M3000 LCD HDTV. Mostly, Bravia televisions HDTVs represent outstanding performance from the top of the line right down to where it all starts - from their M-Series. The KDL32M3000 has just the right amount of features, style and performance to make it a great entry ...
March 31, 2008
Electronics company, Sony, has announced the Bravia W4000 LCD series of energy saving TVs, which display still images on the screen when the TV isn't in use.
The Bravia W4000 HD TVs feature an innovative Picture Frame Mode, designed to enhance the look of a living space even when ...
Sony announces Bravia W4000 energy saving TV
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Electronics company, Sony, has announced the Bravia W4000 LCD series of energy saving TVs, which display still images on the screen when the TV isn't in use.
The Bravia W4000 HD TVs feature an innovative Picture Frame Mode, designed to enhance the look of a living space even when ...HP LP3065 30-inch LCD Monitor
Story link: HP LP3065 30-inch LCD Monitor by Franz Bicar
HP is probably one of todays leading manufacturer of LCD displays. They are more popular with their LCD monitors used in the corporate world and business. Many of their LCD displays, especially the 30-inch ones, have been used by a number of people already and with user feedbacks, you get the idea of ...
March 29, 2008
On this site, we have been focusing mostly on HD capable televisions. Well, televisions are not the only ones who can handle HD content. Nowadays, so does computer monitors. Gateway's XHD3000 30-inch Extreme HD LCD delivers excellent image quality along with lots of screen adjustments and graphics-card compatibility that most 30-inch monitors ...
Gateway XHD3000 30-Inch Extreme HD LCD
Story link: Gateway XHD3000 30-Inch Extreme HD LCD by Franz Bicar
On this site, we have been focusing mostly on HD capable televisions. Well, televisions are not the only ones who can handle HD content. Nowadays, so does computer monitors. Gateway's XHD3000 30-inch Extreme HD LCD delivers excellent image quality along with lots of screen adjustments and graphics-card compatibility that most 30-inch monitors ...
March 28, 2008
Since Blu-ray finally won the format war, next-gen disc sales are gaining market share from DVD in the home video market.
According to data from Nielsen VideoScan First Alert, Disney's Blu-ray title 'No Country for Old Men' drew 9.8 percent of its total ...
Blu-ray disc sales gain ground on DVD
Story link: Blu-ray disc sales gain ground on DVD by Jan Harris
Since Blu-ray finally won the format war, next-gen disc sales are gaining market share from DVD in the home video market.
According to data from Nielsen VideoScan First Alert, Disney's Blu-ray title 'No Country for Old Men' drew 9.8 percent of its total ...
March 27, 2008
The BBC is launching an HD trial which will include 2006 World Cup coverage and major Wimbledon matches.
The trial will start with World Cup 2006, including the final on Sunday 9 July. It will be the first major sporting event to be broadcast in HD ...
BBC to broadcast Wimbledon and World Cup in HD
Story link: BBC to broadcast Wimbledon and World Cup in HD by Jan Harris
The BBC is launching an HD trial which will include 2006 World Cup coverage and major Wimbledon matches.
The trial will start with World Cup 2006, including the final on Sunday 9 July. It will be the first major sporting event to be broadcast in HD ...Philips 42PFL7432D 42″ LCD HDTV
Story link: Philips 42PFL7432D 42″ LCD HDTV by Franz Bicar
Choosing between Plasmas and LCD nowadays have become very difficult. This is due to the improving quality of LCD televisions. Before, Plasmas are superior to LCD's, now, you won't even see the difference.
With the Philips 42PFL7432D 42-inch flat-panel LCD, you are given even a harder choice as it tries to compete with similarly ...