HD NEWS APRIL 2009

Sharp's latest range of LCD TV's features a special 'eco' key on the remote control which activates an energy saving mode >> Full Story

Not only are Panasonic's DMR-BS850 and DMR-BS750 destined to become the first Blu-ray recorders on UK shores, they offer the exciting prospect of built-in twin Freesat tuners >> Full Story

Initially getting a rather lukewarm reception, internet content through Widget TV technology has begun to capture the public's imagination >> Full Story

Getting ever closer to the commercial release of a serious rival to Plasma and LCD technology, Sony have demonstrated an HD ready 21in OLED TV at the Flat Panel Display expo in Japan >> Full Story

With their 'Applicast' technology, Sony have joined a growing number of flat panel manufacturers by offering some form of internet access directly through the TV. A DLNA Ethernet jack at the back of the panel is the means by which the KDL-40V5500 gains access to Sony's very own internet 'Portal' >> Full Story

The BBC's successful video on demand catch-up service, iPlayer, is to offer High Definition content for download or streaming >> Full Story

Panasonic's mid range plasma offering, the TX-P42G10,  delivers on the promise of some exciting new technological developments >> Full Story

The extra storage capacity of Blu-ray allows films to be stored at a much higher resolution which in turn produces a picture of unparalleled sharpness and clarity - a truly awe inspiring experience >> Full Story

Freesat is a free (no subscription) digital TV satellite service which offers over 140 digital TV and radio channels. The service was launched on 6th May 2008 as a joint venture between the BBC and ITV >> Full Story

Providing an alternative to the only other Freesat enabled flat panel TV's introduced by Panasonic last year, LG have launched their own screens with integrated subscription free satellite services >> Full Story

Hot on the heals of LED and 100Hz processing, the Samsung LE40B650 features the technology which seems to have picked up the mantel for being the latest must have component on flat screen TV's, 'Widgets'. These widgets provide access to weather reports, stock quotes, RSS feeds etc >> Full Story

The BBC look set to be the first broadcaster to launch a Live TV service for mobile users, which will enable viewers with a compatible phone to watch programmes over a wi-fi connection >> Full Story

The telecom operator Orange has emerged as a possible buyer for the technology behind project Kangaroo; a joint venture originally proposed by the BBC, ITV and Channel Four to create a one stop shop for video on demand >> Full Story

Available in 32in, 37in, 40in, 46in and 52in screen sizes, Sony's W5500 mid-high end LCD TV range offers cutting edge technology while offering some impressive 'green' credentials >> Full Story

With a live broadcast from London's Abbey Road studios yesterday evening, Sky have become the first domestic provider to successfully broadcast a live 3D TV event >> Full Story

In what could prove to be a huge boost for the audio performance of the growing number of ultra thin flat panel TV's a team at Warwick University has developed an ultra slim speaker technology >> Full Story