HD NEWS OCTOBER 2007

In what looks set to become the technology that will eventually replace LCD and Plasma, Samsung has announced that it will produce a 40in OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TV by 2010. >> Full Story

Combine Vreal2 processing with Full HD and in the TX-37LZD70 you have what is possibly the best High Definition (HD) performance from a medium sized flat screen TV. The level of sharpness and detail is absolutely stunning, with a level of detail which is unsurpassed on a sub 40in LCD. >> Full Story

Sharp has today announced that it is to introduce three new 'Aquos' LCD TV's. The 26in and 22in models are an industry first from the electronics giant being the smallest screens to feature Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution. >> Full Story

If LG’s new ‘G’ Platform series of Plasma screens achieve anywhere near the claimed contrast ration of 30,000:1 the new sets would set a new benchmark for mainstream consumer flat panel TV performance. >> Full Story

At 35mm deep, a trio of LCD TV's from Hitachi may not be the slimmest flat panels around, but they will almost certainly become the slimmest commercially available LCD series when they are launched in 2008. >> Full Story

In what could turn out to be a technological exercise in what can be done rather than what should be done, the Korean manufacturer LG has produced the world's first 32in Plasma TV. >> Full Story

In what looks set to become the next battleground for one upmanship between the major LCD TV manufacturers, Samsung has previewed a screen which is just 10mm thick at this week’s FPD International show Japan. >> Full Story

The Sony KDL-40X3500 has joined a small but growing band of LCD TV's that have closed the gap when it come to the traditional Plasma strengths of black level performance and smooth fast motion capability. While hardened Plasma enthusiasts may not be tempted to switch camps just yet, others who may not previously have considered LCD will undoubtedley think twice. >> Full Story

Hoping to challenge the deepest levels of blacks achieved by Plasma screens, Samsung has introduced LED backlight technology on its flagship LE52F96 LCD TV. >> Full Story

At just 23mm wide, Toshiba is laying claim to producing the slimmest LCD TV in the world with their newly introduced 40XF355D. >> Full Story

At the recent CEATEC consumer electronics show in Tokyo, Panasonic unveiled three high capacity blu-ray recorders. The BW700, BW800 and BW900, which have capacities of 250GB, 500GB and 1TB (1000GB) respectively. >> Full Story

Looking more and more like it will emerge as a permanent fixture on the airwaves, the BBC have announced Autumn highlights for its High Definition (HD) channel. >> Full Story

Sharp have announced that their BD-HP20S Blu-ray player will sell for a budget £399 when it goes on sale in the UK later this month. >> Full Story

With Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and 100Hz picture processing to name but two of the KDL-46X3500's attributes, this latest flagship series from Sony is a technological tour de force. >> Full Story

As a 'cut down' version of the TH42PZ700, the TH42PZ70 loses little in overall performance, and comes with a few tricks of its own. >> Full Story

Virgin Media and Channel 4 have agreed a deal where the cable operator will offer High Definition (HD) content from Channel 4 via its on demand service. >> Full Story

With the HD-EP30 and HD-EP35, Toshiba have launched their third generation series of HD DVD (High Definition) players due for release in the UK this October. >> Full Story

For those of you who were captivated by bouncing balls in San Francisco and exploding paint on a Glasgow housing estate, Sony give us for their latest Bravia advert, play doh bunnies running around New York! >> Full Story

At little more than 2mm thick, Sony have unveiled what is beleived to be the world's thinnest television screen. The XEL-1 is a marvel of electronic engineering using OLED (Organic Ligh-Emitting Diode) technology to create a svelte like screen that not only looks around 10 times sharper than LCD or Plasma but also uses far less energy >> Full Story

The Philips 32PFL5522D is a good all round budget performer, with excellent black level performance and outstanding HD and SD pictures for the price. If it wasn't for the poor motion handling capabilities, this screen would present a real bargain - still worth a look if you can get it really cheap. >> Full Story

In what looks set to become a more widespread feature of flat panel TV's, Humax is the latest manufacturer to offer an integrated Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) on some of its models following the lead of LG who will release HDD equipped screens this october. >> Full Story

The Toshiba 42Z3030D may not ultimately claim the title of best medium sized LCD TV, but it has certainly joined a select group of leading manufacturers including Panasonic and Sony who are at the leading edge of LCD technology. >> Full Story