HD NEWS JUNE 2008

Apple has announced a series of deals with Hollywood studios to offer films to rent and buy through their iTunes download service >> Full Story

LG’s high end 'scarlet' range of LCD TV’s does not, as you might imagine, refer to the glossy red coloured panels on the back of these screens, but rather the scarlet glow which comes from the circular hole in the middle of the bezel when the TV is in standby mode >> Full Story

With their HT-BD2, the Korean electronics giant Samsung has become the first manufacturer to offer a Blu-ray based Home Cinema system >> Full Story

If you fancy adding that finishing touch to your home entertainment system and you have an iPhone or iTouch at your disposal, why not turn Apple's innovative device into a universal remote control >> Full Story

Employing a Milan based studio a few years ago to design their LCD TV's, the Korean manufacturer LG set in motion a train of events which transformed the way they, and ultimately their rivals approached the design, manufacture and marketing of flat panel TV's >> Full Story

Sony have unveiled their latest series of LCD TV's, the S4000. Available in 26in, 32in, 37in and 40in sizes, the new panels feature Sony's draw the LINE’ design concept which focuses on clean and subtle design lines >> Full Story

With re-mastered sound and picture, MGM and Fox have confirmed the release of six classic Bond movies on Blu-ray. >> Full Story

The stylistic presence of Toshiba's 42XV505D is derived not from any embellishment of the screen but simply from its proportions. At around 1 inch at the top and sides, the screen's frame is one of the slimmest around. >> Full Story

The BBC has confirmed plans to make its entire back catalogue of programmes available on-line. Every single programme over a period of 81 years of broadcasting will become available, with a number of possible platforms under consideration. >> Full Story

As part of their new 'Design Collection' of LCD TV's, Philips' 7603 series makes its debut in the UK this June.  >> Full Story

Marantz have unveiled details of their first foray into the Blu-ray player market. The BD8002 is likely to cost around £1500 when it hits UK shores later this year.  >> Full Story

While the TX32LXD85 loses a little of the pin sharp detailing that you find on a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution screen with High Definition (HD) sources, place this panel along Panasonic's own TX32LZD85 and you are hard pressed to spot the differences.  >> Full Story

Reflecting the growing importance of High Definition (HD) programming and their desire to induce Standard Definition only subscribers to upgrade, Sky have revamped their Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) for HD >> Full Story

With their A656 series of LCD TV's Samsung have managed to create a range of products which have quickly established themselves as style icons, but does the performance of the LE32A656 match the stunning looks? >> Full Story

In conjunction the Italian TV channel RAI and Japanese sensor manufacturer NHK, this September the BBC will begin trials of Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV. >> Full Story

Continuing their prodigious turnover of new LCD TV's, Sony's mid range V4000 series panels are starting to appear in UK stores. >> Full Story

Available only through the new free-to-air satellite service 'Freesat' ITV will show a selection of games from the Euro 2008 football championship. >> Full Story

Sony have given us a glimpse of the future of flat panel TV's with the successors to their ultra slim 11in XEL-1 OLED TV which is available to consumers in the US and Japan. >> Full Story

Adopting their now familiar 'draw the LINE' approach to styling, Sony have released details of their forthcoming V4000 series of LCD TV's. >> Full Story