Research group predicts end to format war31 Jan 2008 17:22A global technology research company has predicted that Toshiba's HD DVD format may be fighting a losing battle and that the end of 2008 could see Blu-ray emerge victorious. Read more | |
Panasonic 42in offers picture 'better than any other'31 Jan 2008 17:20Panasonic's latest 42-inch entry into the plasma TV market has been given a solid review by The PC Advisor website. Read more | |
2008 Sport calendar 'could boost LCD TV market'30 Jan 2008 17:33More people could be opting for LCD TV panels as a number of major events on the sporting calendar approach, according to an article for Smarthouse News. Read more | |
Bravia range adopts new projector30 Jan 2008 17:00Sony has unveiled the latest addition to its popular Bravia range with a brand new high definition (HD) projector. Read more | |
Woolworths drops HD DVD29 Jan 2008 14:00HD DVD was dealt another serious blow this week in the high definition (HD) format war as Woolworths announced it would now stock only Blu-ray discs. Read more | |
Toshiba offers new feature-packed screen29 Jan 2008 13:58A new review has suggested that not only is Toshiba's latest 47-inch model as stylish as its little brother, but it also packs a punch in terms of features. Read more | |
Sharp to launch three new Aquos panels29 Jan 2008 13:57It has emerged that Sharp is to add to its range of LCD TV panels by bringing three new entries to the market. Read more | |
New sharp 32in is a budget blinder28 Jan 2008 17:27A new 32-inch LCD panel from Sharp has been singled out as a great entry into the manufacturer's range by a new review. Read more | |
Mirai announces new LCD range28 Jan 2008 17:26Mirai has announced it is to roll out a range of LCD TV panels across Europe starting with a 32 and 42-inch models. Read more | |
Grand Theft Auto IV release date set25 Jan 2008 17:35Owners of an Xbox 360 console or a PS3 console can look forward to the release of the new title in the Grand Theft Auto franchise a bit later this year. Read more | |
Virtues of wireless TV extolled25 Jan 2008 17:16The wireless capabilities of the Samsung FPT5894 plasma TV have various advantages, it has been suggested. Read more | |
Super-thin TVs from Sharp24 Jan 2008 15:47Read more | |
DSG to take analogue TVs off the shelf24 Jan 2008 11:52DSG International has become the first electronic retailer to stop stocking analogue televisions and move to a 100 per cent digital range. Read more | |
New pink iPod Nano debuts in time for Valentine's Day23 Jan 2008 17:25Apple has recently launched its video iPod Nano in a new shocking pink colour - just in time for Valentine's Day. Read more | |
Panasonic unveils 17-inch HDTV22 Jan 2008 17:43Panasonic has unveiled its new compact 17-inch HDTV to be shipped in five colours from February 15th onwards. Read more | |
Microsoft offers free Xbox 360 game22 Jan 2008 17:41Microsoft is offering a free Xbox Live Arcade game as consolation for the outages over the festive season. Read more | |
The best five HDTVs so far21 Jan 2008 17:24Samsung and Panasonic are among the manufacturers highlighted in a list of the best high definition televisions (HDTVs) available on the market. Read more | |
New computer monitors from Samsung21 Jan 2008 17:23A new range of computer monitors designed to offer an "enhanced" experience to consumers looking to buy such an item has been launched by Samsung Electronics America. Read more | |
Toshiba continues its REGZA range18 Jan 2008 14:02Toshiba has confirmed this week that it will build on its REGZA series with a series of new 2008 releases. Read more | |
Toshiba's latest 37" an all-round winner18 Jan 2008 14:01The latest 37-inch from Toshiba is stylish and great to look at but also comes with a host of features that make it worth considering, a new review has suggested. Read more | |
New Samsung range offers "something for everyone"18 Jan 2008 13:58Samsung has announced that during 2008 it will roll out a series of numbered LCD TV panels that one website claims could offer "something for everyone". Read more | |
Belarusian firm extends LCD range17 Jan 2008 13:16Belarusian consumer electronics manufacturer Vityas has announced that it will launch a range of LCD screens later this year that will add to its range of smaller panels. Read more | |
CES awards LG in 13 categories17 Jan 2008 13:14LG Electronics has been announced as the winner in 13 categories at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas - including five awards for flat panel televisions. Read more | |
Energy 'should be a factor in choosing a new screen'17 Jan 2008 13:12Energy efficiency is one are in which consumers looking for a new flat panel TV should focus their attention, one expert has suggested this week. Read more | |
The benefits and differences of flat screen panels16 Jan 2008 14:12The differences between LCD and plasma TV screens mean that shoppers need to be sure of what they want, according to a new article. Read more | |
New Panasonic 50-inch screen 'never misses a trick'16 Jan 2008 14:11A new review has highlighted Panasonic's latest 50-inch plasma TV for its ability to offer natural colours and rich contrast levels. Read more | |
Norcent offers an 'impressive' budget solution16 Jan 2008 14:10A new 32-inch LCD TV from Norcent has been highlighted as a surprise package by a new review. Read more | |
Sleek new Phillips LCD is a "winner"15 Jan 2008 17:22A stylish new entry into Phillips' latest range of LCD TVs has been highlighted as a "winner" in a new article from the Trusted Reviews website this week. Read more | |
Sony gets a handle on the LCD market15 Jan 2008 17:18Sony is set release a new range of LCD TVs which will be fitted with a carry handle, according to reghardware.co.uk. Read more | |
Toshiba price cuts "the swan song" for HD DVD?15 Jan 2008 17:16The announcement this week that Toshiba is to cut the prices of its HD DVD players has been seen by many experts as its last chance in the bid to win the format war. Read more | |
Toshiba cuts HD DVD prices14 Jan 2008 14:47Consumer electronics manufacturer Toshiba has announced that it intends to make a number of price cuts to its range of HD DVD players. Read more | |
Beijing boost adds to LCD growth14 Jan 2008 14:46The LCD TV market could receive an extra boost this year as many consumers trade in their old cathode ray tube sets for a sleek high definition model - in time for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Read more | |
Comedy treat this week for Blu-ray owners14 Jan 2008 14:44One of the biggest comedies of last year comes to Blu-ray this week as Good Luck Chuck is given the high definition home cinema treatment. In the movie Charlie, a womanising dentist, enjoys the benefits of a curse bestowed upon him by a jilted lover which sees every woman he sleeps with immediately go on to find love with the next man she meets. Read more | |
Phillips introduces iPod friendly portable DVD player11 Jan 2008 12:32Phillips has launched a new portable DVD player that not only offers a choice of screen sizes but also has iPod connectivity, it has emerged. Read more | |
Energy efficient LCD plan from Sharp11 Jan 2008 12:30Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer Sharp has announced it is to produce an LCD screen that offers an improved contrast ratio and half the energy consumption of a current panel. Read more | |
If it bleeds, we can kill it...11 Jan 2008 12:27A 1980's Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic is headed to Blu-ray later this year, according to movieweb.com. Read more | |
Pioneer's quest for the "infinite" contrast ratio10 Jan 2008 12:39Pioneer has announced it is to focus on the plasma TV market by producing a new screen that will tackle the problem of light emission in black screen areas. The Japanese manufacturer revealed that visitors to this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas will be able to witness a prototype screen that aims to develop image quality by improving contrast ratios. Read more | |
Is 3-D the future for LCD?10 Jan 2008 12:36Speculation that three dimensional (3-D) technology is the next big thing in flat screen TV has been given a boost this week thanks to a number of developments revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Read more | |
Panasonic believes 'size does matter'10 Jan 2008 12:35Following the unveiling of the world's first 150-inch plasma TV this week, one expert has asked "can a TV be too big?". Read more | |
Toshiba announces 20 new LCD panels09 Jan 2008 17:26Japanese manufacturer Toshiba has launched 20 new LCD TVs at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, it has emerged. Read more | |
New plasma to support YouTube09 Jan 2008 17:25Panasonic is set to release a plasma television that will allow users to view online content from YouTube, it has emerged. Read more | |
New 108-inch comes to the market09 Jan 2008 17:24It has emerged that Sharp is set to release a new LCD television that clocks in at 108 inches. Read more | |
New DivX platform certified by Panasonic08 Jan 2008 17:31Panasonic has certified a new chip platform that allows DivX video content to be supported by Blu-ray players and other devices, it has emerged. Read more | |
Format war 'will not be decided by WB decision'08 Jan 2008 17:29Warner Brothers' (WB) decision to publish its films in Blu-ray is significant but will not end the HD format war, according to one expert. Read more | |
Soyo takes on the big boys at CES08 Jan 2008 07:57A US consumer electronics firm is set to challenge the big players LCD and plasma TV market at this year's CES show, it has emerged. Read more | |
Hitachi 32-inch gets top marks08 Jan 2008 07:56A new review has suggested that the latest addition to the 32-inch LCD TV range from Hitachi could be one of the best on the market. Read more | |
Battle for the thinnest screen continues08 Jan 2008 07:54Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer JVC has unveiled a new LCD TV panel that is less than three inches thick, it has emerged. Read more | |
Armchair supporters offered HD advice04 Jan 2008 17:11According to Retrevo there are a number of flat panel televisions currently on the market that serve sport better than others and the site has recommended some which offer the best performance for fast-action games, Yahoo! News reports. Read more | |
Q3 sees growth in LCD market04 Jan 2008 17:09Sales of LCD TVs grew significantly in the third quarter (Q3) of 2007, a new report suggests. Read more | |
Oscar buzz movie heading for Blu-ray release04 Jan 2008 17:07David Cronenberg's latest movie is set to be released on Blu-ray next month amid Oscar buzz for the film and its lead actor. Read more | |
Thinner is a winner for Pioneer03 Jan 2008 17:20Read more | |
Networks could 'do battle' over HD channels03 Jan 2008 17:19Recent developments in high definition (HD) television have allowed a number of channels to launch their own service and in a new article it is suggested that this sector could become a "serious battleground" for networks. Read more | |
Sony to drop RP in favour of LCD and plasma03 Jan 2008 17:17Sony is set to pull out of the rear projection television (RP TV) market as LCD TV sales continue to rise. Read more | |
Average LCD screen size 'set to grow'03 Jan 2008 17:16Read more | |
2008: year of the LCD TV?02 Jan 2008 14:17LCD TV's will be big sellers this year, one website predicts. Read more | |
HD players 'need HD panels'02 Jan 2008 14:15Home cinema fans opting for a HD DVD or Blu-ray system are wasting their time without a decent screen, according to the Herald Sun. Read more | |