HD NEWS MARCH 2010

The media regulator OFCOM has instructed Sky to reduce the price it charges rivals for Sky Sports 1 and 2 by 23.4 percent, or by 10.5 percent for a bundle of both channels >> Full Story

Sky's new 3D channel will arrive with the benefit of Sky+ functionality and as such will be able to record 3D content >> Full Story

Inheriting many of the high end features found on the outgoing 9-series, the Philips 7605 LCD TV's for 2010 are now available in the UK - and look absolutely stunning >> Full Story

While the major manufacturers are busy concentrating on making 3D TV technology in the home a reality, we might see displays which go a step further with Holographic imaging, sooner than you think >> Full Story

Having ruled out providing 3D content via a dedicated channel, Virgin Media will provide a range of 3D programmes through its on demand platform >> Full Story

While you won't find any of the bells and whistles we take for granted on higher end screens, look a little more closely and we come across a couple of improvements which are arguably far more important >> Full Story

Recognizing the developing potential of the TV as a platform for internet access, Google have teamed up with Intel and Sony to provide their own variation on a theme in the shape of Google TV >> Full Story

Although the media regulator OFCOM will compel Sky to drastically reduce the price it charges competitors to carry its premium sports and film channels; it will be allowed to sell those programmes via Freeview for the first time >> Full Story

Sky have confirmed that Europe's first dedicated 3D channel will launch on 3rd April 2010 with the live premiership football match between Manchester United and Chelsea >> Full Story

Competitively priced and arriving with a number of new features over the outgoing X10 series which it replaces, Panasonic's entry level X20 Plasmas look like pretty good value >> Full Story

Demonstrating why they are currently the number one provider of High Definition channels in the UK, Sky have reached an agreement with Five to include the HD version of the channel in their line up this July >> Full Story

With a growing choice of free as well as paid for High Definition programmes and a huge range of flat panel TV's, now is the time to invest in that High Definition TV (HDTV) you have been promising yourself >> Full Story

Recognizing the growing competition from paid for and subscription free High Definition providers, Virgin Media's new V HD Box introduces HD programmes at no extra cost >> Full Story

Although Sony's EX703 range of LCD TV's are part of a new 'Essential' series, with LED backlighting, Freeview HD and Wi-fi capability, don't expect to find them in the bargain basement area of your local supermarket just yet >> Full Story

Strikingly slim for a panel which employs a 'local dimming' implementation of LED backlighting, LG's impressive 3D enabled high end 55LX9500 comes to the UK >> Full Story

Modern day camcorders open up a world of broadcast quality video to the home enthusiast, but choosing the right equipment for your needs can be quite daunting >> Full Story

With an ultra slim profile courtesy of 'Infinia' styling along with built in Freeview HD, LED backlighting and Skype, LG's LE7900 could be the one to watch in 2010 >> Full Story

ITV have confirmed that an HD simulcast of the Channel will become available via Sky and the Virgin Media cable platform from 2nd April >> Full Story

Panasonic's Full HD (1920 x 1080) HDC-HS60 can record up to 50 hours of movie footage in the AVCHD format to a substantial 120GB hard disc drive (HDD) >> Full Story

Based on their ultra slim 2010 'Infinia' range, LG's LX9900 LCD TV will offer Full HD 3D capability and will sit alongside their BX580 3D Ready Blu-ray player for a complete extra dimensional experience >> Full Story

With elements of the technology which produced the now legendary Pioneer 'Kuru' range of Plasma TV's, via a technology sharing agreement, Panasonic's next generation screens have arrived in the UK >> Full Story

Beginning with the Westfield shopping centre in West London this Friday, you will be able to see first hand, Sky's 3D technology in action with the first of many 'showcase' installations >> Full Story

Courtesy of TiVo, the company that first introduced the PVR (personal video recorder) comes an innovative new service which introduces live internet search to complement live TV broadcast >> Full Story

Coinciding with the ongoing role out of High Definition channels through the Freeview platform, Humax have introduced the HD-FOX T2 HD Freeview box >> Full Story

The EX503 series from Sony is the first of a new generation of TV's to arrive in the UK with built in Freeview HD tuners >> Full Story

Philips has announced that its entire range of LCD TV's for 2010 will use either 'Edge' based or the more sophisticated 'full array' implementation of LED technology >> Full Story

Adding 'yellow' to the RGB colour mix to create 'QuadPixel' technology, Sharp are aiming to consolidate their foothold in the increasingly important LED TV market with the introduction of their LE920 series LCD TV's >> Full Story

With the promise of black levels on par with Pioneer's legendary 'Kuru' range via a technology sharing agreement, Panasonic have launched their X20 plasma TV's in the UK >> Full Story

To a greater degree than possibly any other manufacturer, Sharp is demonstrating the importance of LED technology for the consumer and manufacturer alike >> Full Story

Replacing the outgoing G10 plasma series, the Panasonic G20 arrives in the UK as the first TV with a built-in Freeview HD tuner along with elements of Pioneer's legendary 'Kuro' plasma technology >> Full Story