HD NEWS DECEMBER 2008

With its emphasis on optimisation of the video signal, Pioneer has demonstrated the latest slice of its picture processing wizardry, codenamed 'Fuga'. >> Full Story

According to DisplaySearch, a US based analyst company, worldwide sales revenues of LCD TV's are predicted to fall 16% to $64 billion in 2009 despite an increase in unit sales. >> Full Story

Using its High Definition set top box attached to a Hyundai 3D enabled TV, Sky have demonstrated a 3D TV system designed to be delivered direct to UK homes. >> Full Story

Take a close look at the 40Z4500 and you will notice a subtle sprinkling of deep blue specs embossed within the glossy black frame. Echoing Samsung's 'Touch of Colour' range, Sony's 'Midnight Sky' is just as subtle and equally as stylish. >> Full Story

Offering reliable High-Definition video streaming without buffering even over slower internet connections, HDi technology could give Web TV a huge boost. >> Full Story

Samsung has developed an improved manufacturing process for the manufacture of OLED TV's which is set to dramatically cut the cost of their production. >> Full Story

The BBC Replacing their uniquely stylish LG6000 series as their high end LCD TV offering was never going to be easy with LG taking a slightly different approach by introducing the supremely stylish yet subtle LG7000 range. >> Full Story

The BBC has launched a children's version of its iPlayer TV catch-up sevice designed for six to twelve year olds. >> Full Story

Having concentrated predominantly on High Definition programming on demand, Virgin Media has at last conceded the need for a regular HD schedule with the planned launch of four regular channels. >> Full Story

Hot on the heals of the BBC's announcement that it wants to introduce a set-top box linking your  TV to a broadband internet connection, Intel is expected to unveil devices which integrate with its 'widget channel' approach to web TV. >> Full Story

Bringing a timely boost to sales of Blu-ray, the latest Batman film, 'Dark Knight' is the biggest ever first day seller for the High Definition format according to the British Video Association (BVA). >> Full Story

With a black level ability that matches some of the best LCD TV's and puts a few plasmas to shame, LG's 37LG3000 begins to set new standards for LCD performance at this price. Ultimately it can't hope to compete with the best plasma screens, which are able to produce precise shadow detail in even the darkest of films, but what it does achieve is a rich deep black picture that is free from greyness. >> Full Story

Capitalizing on the huge success of digital services such as its 'on demand' iPlayer, the BBC is planning to bring the internet to the TV. >> Full Story

Pioneer's first foray into the world of LCD TV's has been achieved with the help of Sharp who have supplied the raw panels. Pioneer are hoping that distinctive styling, top notch build quality and their own sprinkling of picture processing magic will convince consumers to spend just that little bit extra. >> Full Story

Not content with producing arguably the finest flat panel TV's in the world, Pioneer have introduced the KRP-500A and KRP-600A, squeezing their impressive flat screen technology into a package which comes in at just 65mm deep. >> Full Story

For so long placed firmly in the shade by the superior black levels enjoyed by Plasma, LCD technology is now fighting back and challenging the best that its rival can offer. >> Full Story

Coming in at a svelte like 38mm wide and weighing just 16kg, the Philips 42PES0001D 'Essence' LCD has been designed to satisfy consumer demand for an ultra stylish wall mounted flat panel TV. >> Full Story

With a host of 'internet' enabled features the LE55A956 is set to usher in an exiting new period for flat panel TV's with the integration of our principle home entertainment medium with all the riches of the web. >> Full Story

The electronics giant Sharp has introduced a series of LCD TVs with 50GB blu-ray recorders which allow for the storage of over 10 hours of HD material. >> Full Story

In a bid to compete with the BBC's hugely successful iPlayer and Sky's 'Sky Player' on demand services, ITV has rebranded its own TV on demand technology as the 'ITV Player'. >> Full Story

Sony could lay claim to being the most improved LCD manufacturer over recent years, especially in terms of the black level ability of their screens. Gone is the murky greyness of not so long ago, to be replaced by TV's while not matching the best plasmas, have reached levels of ability in this respect that have narrowed the performance gap considerably. >> Full Story

Along with an integrated 'Freesat' tuner, the Panasonic TX-37LZD81 also comes equipped with digital Freeview and analogue terrestrial tuners. Freesat currently offers around 80 subscription free channels which includes all the major terrestrial stations (BBC1, ITV etc) apart from 'Five'. You also get the BBC HD and new ITV HD (exclusive to Freesat) channels. >> Full Story