HD NEWS MARCH 2008

The following Blu-ray film titles are scheduled for release in the UK during April 2008.  >> Full Story

Coming up shortly, a treat for golf fans with coverage of the US Masters from Augusta National Golf Club. Coverage includes the whole four days (10th/11th 9-12pm and 12th/13th 8.30-12pm).  >> Full Story

Along with a firmware upgrade to make their PS3 games console BD-Live ready, Sony has announced a number of BD-Live (Blu-ray profile 2.0) Blu-ray titles.  >> Full Story

Due in no small part to the success of the BBC's iPlayer service, the market for on-demand TV services is set to double by 2009.  >> Full Story

Sony has announced that the latest firmware upgrade for its PS3 will give their games consol 'BD live' (Blu-ray 2.0 spec) capability.  >> Full Story

Our selection of high-end Plasma TV's reflect what you would typically pay on-line rather than the manufacturers recommended retail price.  >> Full Story

Philips have unveiled their 9700 and 9600 series of LCD TV's which builds upon the companies' 'Ambilight' technology. With 52in, 47in, 42in sizes for the 9700 and 47in, 42in, 37in, 32in for the 9600, all screens feature 100hz technology.  >> Full Story

Our selection of mid-range Plasma TV's represent what we at HDTVorg consider to be the best combination of Standard and High Definition performance.  >> Full Story

Our selection of budget Plasma TV's reflect what you would typically pay on-line rather than the manufacturers recommended retail price.  >> Full Story

In judging the performance of the TH-37PX80 we placed it alongside its predecessor, the TH-37PX70 and what we consider to be the current benchmark for overall picture performance (around the 40in size category), Pioneer's PDP-428XD.  >> Full Story

Representing what we at HDTVorg consider to be the best combination of Standard and High Definition performance.  >> Full Story

Our selection of mid-range LCD TV's reflect what you would typically pay on-line rather than the manufacturers recommended retail price.  >> Full Story

The choice of TV is a very subjective and personal choice and before you buy, we strongly recommend that you compare as many LCD TV's alongside each other with SD and HD material on screen as you can. Any retailer worth their salt will go out of their way to help.  >> Full Story

According to DEG (The Digital Entertainment Group), UK consumers have been the most enthusiastic adopters of the new HD formats with 34% of total High Definition DVD sales.  >> Full Story

Arriving in the UK towards the end of March, Sharp's D44E range of budget LCD TV's will replace the solid if unspectacular GD8E range of 'no frills' screens.  >> Full Story

In what seems like yet another kick in the teeth for consumers, the price of Blu-ray players in the US is on the rise.  >> Full Story

Panasonic have transformed the TX-37LZD70 with an injection of some of their latest cutting edge technology.  >> Full Story

Having just reviewed Panasonic's latest TH42PX80, we decided to pit their 11th generation plasma against what many believe to be not only the finest plasma available today but also the finest TV, Pioneer's PDP-4280XD.  >> Full Story

Virgin media are planning to make the BBC iPlayer on-demand TV service available through their set-top boxes this April.  >> Full Story

With a Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) the Panasonic TX-32LZD80 is sure to re-ignite the debate on whether such a high resolution on a relatively small screen can make a difference to picture quality.  >> Full Story

The good news for Londoners is that the 2012 London Olympics will be available in High Definition (HD) at no cost over 'Freeview'. Unfortunately, if you are outside the capital it is unlikely that the digital switchover will happen in time for the service to be in place.  >> Full Story

Panasonic's DMP-BD30K has become the first Blu-ray player in the UK with Blu-ray Profile 1.1., but is this enough to place it ahead of the High Definition DVD pack?  >> Full Story

As a direct result of the recent Blu-ray victory in the High definition DVD format war, Microsoft have announced that they will be reducing the price of their Xbox 360 games console by up to £50 this Friday in the UK  >> Full Story

Panasonic are set to build on the success of their 100Hz LCD technology with the introduction of two new screens this April  >> Full Story

Recognized as producing arguably the best plasma screens, and possibly the best TV's in the world, it may seem strange to many of you that Pioneer is to stop in-house plasma manufacturing  >> Full Story

At over £1000, it might not sound like much of a bargain for a 42in plasma, but Pioneer's PDP-4280XD is a compelling option  >> Full Story

The following Blu-ray film titles are scheduled for release in the UK during March 2008  >> Full Story

Sony is set to capitalize on the emergence of Blu-ray as the dominant High definition DVD format with the release of over 100 movie titles in 2008. Some of you will be surprised to know that Sony have released less than 100 movie titles to date  >> Full Story

Offering unrivalled support for High Definition sound formats for the price, the BD-P1400 can decode Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD High Resolution onboard. With the ability to bitstream output for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, the BD-P1400 can also support these formats in conjunction with a suitably equipped amplifier  >> Full Story

Designed to replace their X series Regza LCD TV's, and with some interesting new features, the Full HD XV range from Toshiba has arrived on these shores. Available in 32in, 37in and 42in varieties all of the XV505 panels feature a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution along with a claimed contrast ratio of 30,000:1  >> Full Story

As an upgrade to Pioneer's BDP-LX70, the BDP-LX70A features v1.3 HDMI output and the ability to bit-stream output for both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD High Definition audio formats.  >> Full Story

Blu-ray supporters have a different take on its emergence as the dominant format. Vice President of Panasonic's technology and liason group, Jeffrey Cove, points to Harry Potter and the 'Order of the Phoenix' as the defining moment in the format war.  >> Full Story

As Sony's current top end blu-ray player, the BDP-S500 offers some important features over the BDP-S300. DTS HD along with Dolby TrueHD high definition sound formats are present although there is a qualifier with DTS HD. DTS-HD comes in two flavours, 'High Resolution Audio' and 'Master Audio' and there is no 'Master Audio' (the preferred format for Fox studios) on the BDP-S500.  >> Full Story

Coming with full Blu-ray Profile 1.1 support, these units are the first from Sony to be billed as 'upgradeable'. They can both hook up to the internet to grab bonus movie content and firmware updates.  >> Full Story

Slimline the Sony BDP-S300 is not, but the rather bulky chassis still manages to present itself as a chic piece of equipment in the Sony tradition. This is due in no small part to the outstanding build quality that we have come to expect from Sony, but have not always found of late on some of their High Definition kit.  >> Full Story