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ITV HD comes to Virgin Media and Sky in time for the World Cup
12/03/2010

ITV have confirmed that an HD simulcast of the Channel will become available via Sky and the Virgin Media cable platform from 2nd April >> Full Story

 

 

 

Panasonic's Full HD HDC-HS60 Camcorder hits UK stores
11/03/2010

Panasonic's Full HD (1920 x 1080) HDC-HS60 can record up to 50 hours of movie footage in the AVCHD format to a substantial 120GB hard disc drive (HDD) >> Full Story

 

 

 

LG goes 3D with LX9900 LCD TV
11/03/2010

Based on their ultra slim 2010 'Infinia' range, LG's LX9900 LCD TV will offer Full HD 3D capability and will sit alongside their BX580 3D Ready Blu-ray player for a complete extra dimensional experience >> Full Story

 

 

First Panasonic Plasma TV's with Pioneer 'Kuru' technology arrive in the UK
10/03/2010

With elements of the technology which produced the now legendary Pioneer 'Kuru' range of Plasma TV's, via a technology sharing agreement, Panasonic's next generation screens have arrived in the UK >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sky showcase 3D technology in UK shopping centres
09/03/2010
Sky 3D camera

Beginning with the Westfield shopping centre in West London this Friday, you will be able to see first hand, Sky's 3D technology in action with the first of many 'showcase' installations >> Full Story

 

 

 

TiVo adds real time search to live TV broadcast
09/03/2010

Courtesy of TiVo, the company that first introduced the PVR (personal video recorder) comes an innovative new service which introduces live internet search to complement live TV broadcast >> Full Story

 

 

Humax HD-FOX T2 DVB-T for Freeview HD arrives in the UK
08/03/2010

Coinciding with the ongoing role out of High Definition channels through the Freeview platform, Humax have introduced the HD-FOX T2 HD Freeview box >> Full Story

 

 

Sony EX503 Freeview HD enabled LCD TV's arrive in the UK
07/03/2010

The EX503 series from Sony is the first of a new generation of TV's to arrive in the UK with built in Freeview HD tuners >> Full Story

 

 

 

Philips uses LED technology across its whole 2010 LCD TV range
05/03/2010

Philips has announced that its entire range of LCD TV's for 2010 will use either 'Edge' based or the more sophisticated 'full array' implementation of LED technology >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sharp unveil QuadPixel LE920 LED TV's
04/03/2010

Adding 'yellow' to the RGB colour mix to create 'QuadPixel' technology, Sharp are aiming to consolidate their foothold in the increasingly important LED TV market with the introduction of their LE920 series LCD TV's >> Full Story

 

 

Panasonic introduce 'Real Black Drive' TX-PF42X20 Plasma TV
03/03/2010

With the promise of black levels on par with Pioneer's legendary 'Kuru' range via a technology sharing agreement, Panasonic have launched their X20 plasma TV's in the UK >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sharp LC40LE700 LED TV Review
02/03/2010

To a greater degree than possibly any other manufacturer, Sharp is demonstrating the importance of LED technology for the consumer and manufacturer alike >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

Panasonic Freeview HD TX-P42G20 plasma TV now available in the UK
01/03/2010
Panasonic G20 Plasma

Replacing the outgoing G10 plasma series, the Panasonic G20 arrives in the UK as the first TV with a built-in Freeview HD tuner along with elements of Pioneer's legendary 'Kuro' plasma technology >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

Sony LED, LCD and 3D enabled 2010 TV product range
28/02/2010
Sony EX503

With a stunning range of LCD TV's for 2010, Sony are aiming to re-assert themselves as the premier flat panel TV producer >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

Philips 40PFL9704 LED TV Review
26/02/2010

Having dangled various 'carrots' before consumers in the shape of such things as internet connectivity, manufacturers now seem to be concentrating on fundamentals; the elements which combine to create a great TV picture >> Full Story

 

 

Philips goes 3D with 9000 series LED TV's
25/02/2010

Anxious not to miss out on the potential bonanza that is 3D TV, Philips have revealed details of their 9000 and 8000 series 3D enabled LCD TV's which also feature LED backlighting >> Full Story

 

 

 

Samsung's stunning 3D enabled LED TV's will be with us this March
23/02/2010

Samsung have confirmed that their gorgeous 8 series and 7 Series 3D enabled LED TV's will be with us within the month, closely followed by the range topping 9000 line >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

Sony will challenge Samsung and Sharp with budget EX LED TV's
21/02/2010

Anxious to claim a slice of the increasingly important LED TV market, Sony will launch their EX range of budget screens in 2010, designed to meet the likes of Samsung and Sharp head on >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

Project SeeSaw stakes its claim in the Video on demand bonanza
18/02/2010

Confident that UK viewers just can't get enough TV on demand, an extra 3000 hours of material from terrestrial channels has just been made available by the on-line content provider 'SeeSaw' >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

Panasonic's 3D enabled Plasma TV's break cover
17/02/2010

Giving the format the kick start it needs in a year that so many commentators have predicted 3D TV would become mainstream, Panasonic have introduced their V20 range of 3D enabled Plasma TV's >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

Panasonic reveal their first LED equipped LCD TV's
15/02/2010

Based on their current IPS LCD screens, Panasonic are set to enter the increasingly important LED TV market with their D2 series which features an edge based implementation of the technology >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

Sony Blu-ray players get 3D support
14/02/2010

As part of their comprehensive strategy to bring 3D entertainment into the home, Sony have revealed their BDP-S770 and BDP-S470 Blu-ray players >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sony plan an LED TV extravaganza for 2010
13/02/2010

With something for everyone from four new LED TV lines, Sony are planning to claw back market share lost to the likes of Samsung, LG and Sharp >> Full Story

 

 

 

Toshiba unveil their Freeview+ HD PVR
12/02/2010

In time for this years world cup in South Africa, Toshiba have revealed details of their Freeview+ HD PVR (Personal Video Recorder) >> Full Story

 

 

 

Top Ten 32in LCD TV's
11/02/2010
Philips 32PFL7404

Our selection of 32in LCD TV's represent what in our opinion are those sets which offer the best combination of performance and value for money >> Full Story

 

 

 

Toshiba reveal Freeview HD enabled LED TV's
11/02/2010

Anxious to make up for lost ground to the likes of Sharp and Samsung, Toshiba have added two new price competitive models to their range of LED enabled LCD TV's >> Full Story

 

 

 

Top Ten Blu-Ray Players
10/02/2010

With a broad range of affordable performance machines, it has never been a better time to invest in the Blu-ray High Definition format >> Full Story

 

 

 

Samsung joins LG with planned 3D TV launch this March
10/02/2010
Samsung 9000 3D TV

Not wanting to see their Korean rival realise its 3D TV ambitions before them, Samsung have announced that they will be launching a 3D enabled TV this March >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sony will update movie classics for the 3D TV age
08/02/2010

With plans to revamp their movie back catalog for the digital 3D era, Sony's ambitions in this direction look far beyond the release of recent 'made for 3D' theatrical film titles >> Full Story

 

 

 

Samsung and Toshiba signal an era of highly capable, affordable 32in LCD TV's
06/02/2010
Toshiba 32AV615

With their 32AV615 and LE-32B450, Toshiba and Samsung have signalled the dawn of an era in which we can enjoy affordable medium sized flat panel TV's which don't compromise on performance >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

 

LG 42SL9000 Review
05/02/2010

With the 'edge lighting' implementation of LED technology removing the bulky backlight components of this TV, LG's 42SL900 presents an incredibly svelte 29mm profile >> Full Story

 

 

 

LG revive plans for a 40in OLED TV
04/02/2010

Wetting our appetite once again for the TV technology that requires no backlight, LG have suggested that they will launch a 40in OLED TV in time for the 2012 Olympics >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

Top Ten LCD TV's for viewing Standard Definition
02/02/2010

While there is nothing to compare with the pristine quality of High Definition pictures on your LCD TV, the fact is that for most of us the majority of our viewing schedule will come from a Standard Definition (SD) source >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sky 3D TV channel will launch this April
01/02/2010

Utilising their existing High Definition infrastructure, Sky have confirmed that they will launch a dedicated 3D TV channel in the UK this April >> Full Story

 

 

 

Toshiba joins the LED set with their SV685 series LCD TV's'
30/01/2010

With the more sophisticated implementation of LED backlight technology, 'local dimming', Toshiba's SV685 series LCD TV's are now available in the UK >> Full Story

 

 

 

 

 

3D enabled LED TV's coming your way in 2010
29/01/2010

Judging by the number of products being lined up by the big TV manufacturers, 2010 will be the year 3D technology in the home goes mainstream. With some innovative 3D enabled products, the likes of Samsung, Sony, LG, Panasonic and Toshiba have invested heavily in a format which they believe consumers are now ready to embrace >> Full Story

 

 

 

Samsung prepares for mass 3D and LED TV production
27/01/2010

Signalling a firm commitment to the 3D format and capitalizing on their early hold of the LED market, Samsung are ramping up their production of 3D and LED TV panels in 2010 >> Full Story

 

 

 

Philips 42PFL7404 Review
25/01/2010

While many of us would agree that Philips have consistently produced some of the best LCD TV's around, relatively high prices have prevented them from making any significant impact on the sales charts. The PFL7404 represents the Dutch manufacturer's attempt to create a flat panel TV that sells as well as it performs >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sharp unveil their stunning LE920 LED TV's
24/01/2010

Looking like they will more than consolidate their foothold in the growing LED TV market, Sharp have unveiled the stunning 'Quad Pixel' technology LE920 series >> Full Story

 

 

 

Blu-ray paves the way for internet connectivity
23/01/2010

While some of the big manufacturers have invested heavily in internet enabled TV's, web connectivity for many could sneak through the back door via Blu-ray >> Full Story

 

 

 

Panasonic inherit Pioneer plasma TV technology
21/01/2010

It has been some time coming, but the legacy of Panasonic's technology sharing agreement with Pioneer will finally bear fruit in the shape of the latest 'Viera G2' Plasma range >> Full Story

 

 

 

Samsung leads the Widget TV crusade
20/01/2010

Feel like accessing the likes of Amazon, eBay, Facebook, Netflix, Twitter and YouTube through your TV? Samsung are leading a growing number of manufacturers offering 'Widget' based on screen content which runs alongside your regular viewing >> Full Story

 

 

 

Samsung UE-46B8000 Review
18/01/2010
Samsung UE-46B8000

If flat panel TV's sold on their looks alone, Samsung's entire range of ultra slim LED back lit LCD TV's would quite possibly feature at or near the top of most people's wish lists >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sony introduce their flagship KDL-60LX903 LED TV with Full HD 3D
16/01/2010

Promising to deliver consecutively projected right eye and left eye images in Full HD resolution, Sony have unveiled their flagship 60in LX903 LCD TV with integrated 3D and LED backlighting >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sony KDL-32W5810 Review
15/01/2010

The W5810 joins the recently launched V5810 and Z5810 series as the first Sony LCD TV's to feature the DVB-S2 tuner for Freesat access. Freesat provides free (no subscription) digital TV satellite service to over 140 digital TV and radio channels, including BBC HD and ITV HD >> Full Story

 

 

Samsung's LED 9000 3D enabled TV is remotely stylish
14/01/2010

With quite easily the most stylish and sophisticated remote yet seen, we mustn't forget that Samsung's LED 9000 TV itself is a design classic packed full of innovative technology >> Full Story

 

 

 

Toshiba transform LED TV to media hub via Cell technology
13/01/2010

Offering a lot more power than your average PC, Toshiba's 'CELL' processor takes the core processing platform from the Sony PS3 to create an exciting new development in TV technology >> Full Story

 

 

 

Sony unveil their stunning HX903 3D enabled LED TV
11/01/2010

Sony have released details of their jaw droppingly gorgeous KDL-52HX903 which comes with LED backlighting, 200Hz refresh and if that wasn't enough,
3D capability >> Full Story

 

 

 

Panasonic fire the first big 3D salvo of 2010 with their stunning VT25 plasma series
11/01/2010

Panasonic have come out with all guns blazing at this years CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas with their stunning VT25 range of 3D enabled Plasma TV's >> Full Story

 

 

 

Panasonic and LG to bring Skype to the TV
10/01/2010

With the prospect of free phone calls on the big screen from the comfort of your living room sofa, Panasonic and LG will introduce Skype enabled TV's this year >> Full Story

 

 

 

LG will launch an affordable 3D TV in the UK early this year
08/01/2010

LG will introduce the first serious 3D enabled product to UK consumers this Spring with the launch of their affordable mid range 3D enabled LD360 LCD TV's >> Full Story

 

 

 

LG unveil their INFINIA range of LCD TV's
07/01/2010

With the more sophisticated direct backlighting implementation of LED technology and 3D enabled, LG's new INFINIA range has just about everything you could want from a TV >> Full Story

 

 

 

LG BD390 pushes Blu-ray player boundaries
06/01/2010

As the first UK Blu-ray player to incorporate built-in wi-fi for simple access to the internet along with a host of other impressive features, LG's BD390 is set to change the way we view High Definition disc spinners >> Full Story

 

 

Sony put the dampers on 3D TV
05/01/2010

Fearing that the hype surrounding 3D TV for the home has grown beyond the expectations of even an enthusiastic marketing department, Sony Electronics' chief marketing officer Mike Fasulo has dampened expectations for the tech in 2010 >> Full Story

 

 

Sony introduce top end Z5800 Freesat enabled LCD TV's
04/01/2010

Adding to their V5810 and W5810 range of Freesat enabled LCD TV's, Sony have introduced the 200Hz top end Z5800 series >> Full Story

 

 

 

Top Ten LED TV's of 2009
03/01/2010

As far as TV's go, 2009 will be remembered for the emergence of LED TV technology. While the choice of LED TV is rather limited at the moment, 2010 is likely to be the year this exciting new LCD technology comes to the fore >> Full Story

 

 

 

Amazon brings instant DVD and Blu-ray gratification
03/01/2010

With their 'Disc+ on demand' service, the on line retailer Amazon are giving consumers the option of streaming DVD and Blu-ray to their PC immediately after purchase >> Full Story

 

 

 

Panasonic introduce multiregion DMR-BS850 Blu-ray recorder with sting in its tail
02/01/2010

Panasonic have introduced a multiregion version of their innovative DMR-BS850 Blu-ray recorder that might not be all that you imagine >> Full Story