HD NEWS SEPTEMBER 2009

The KDL-32V5500 is an evolution of Sony's 'Draw the line' concept which originally moved away from the rather conservative approach Sony had adopted towards the styling of their LCD TV's. >> Full Story

Designed to enable wider access to Channel 5 and paving the way for High definition services on the platform, Freeview users will need to retune their set-top boxes on 30th September >> Full Story

True to their promise of a whole raft of 3D capable products, Panasonic have introduced a 3D ready 50in Plasma TV >> Full Story

Although they can't compete with the vast array of channels from Sky, Virgin Media offer a growing choice of High Definition channels >> Full Story

The BBC's IPTV programme director, Richard Halton has stated that set-top boxes compatible with the project canvass initiative will be in UK homes by 2010 >> Full Story

With the introduction of their stunning LT-32WX50, which is just 7mm thick at its thinnest point, JVC are set to make their LED TV debut in the UK this Autumn. >> Full Story

With some of the big manufacturers planning to roll out a range of products, it is predicted that a fledgling 3D market will emerge in 2010. >> Full Story

Aiming to take Samsung head on with their own range of affordable LCD TV's with LED backlighting, Sharp have introduced their LE600 range into the UK. >> Full Story

Emma Scott, the MD of Freesat says that the free-to-air satellite service has now reached 600,000 households, doubling its take up over the past year. >> Full Story

With the future implementation of its UV²A technology into LCD TV's, Sharp aims to revolutionize the quality of flat panel display performance. >> Full Story

With the demise of Pioneer's Kuro range, Panasonic's leviathan TX-P65V10 is aiming to be the last word in affordable 60in+ home entertainment >> Full Story

With all of the fanfare surrounding Samsung's high end internet enabled and LED equipped LCD TV's, their mid to low end offerings have slipped quietly under the radar. This is a shame, because they are surprisingly well equipped, with much of Samsung's 'core' electronic wizardry. >> Full Story

Looking at ways to introduce enhanced definition presentation of the London 2012 Olympics, Roger Mosey, the director of the BBC's coverage of the games, said that they were considering some 3D and Quad HD presentation. >> Full Story

With plans for an 'open' version of its popular iPlayer on demand video service, the BBC could pave the way for third parties such as Channel four and ITV to adapt the service for its own programmes. >> Full Story

Recognizing the growing popularity of the technology, Sony are planning to introduce their super thin ZX5 LCD TV with LED backlighting at the CEATEC expo in Tokyo on October 6th this year. >> Full Story

As an indication of how much importance Panasonic are placing on the technology, they are describing their high end 2009 Plasmas as 'NeoPDP' TV's. But what is 'NeoPDP' technology? >> Full Story

Sony have introduced their Bravia W5810 and Z5800 ranges which both have integrated Freesat tuners for access to the free-to-air satellite service. >> Full Story

Following their highly impressive LC-52XS1E RGB LED TV debut, sharp have introduced the more affordable LE600 and LE700 series which feature LED Array (Local Dimming) technology. >> Full Story

Coming from any other manufacturer, Samsung's claim that they will sell 10m LED LCD TV units in 2010 would have been a little hard to swallow; but the Korean manufacturer's 650,000 LED TV sales this year give credence to the Korean manufacturer's ambitions. >> Full Story

Joining the likes of Philips, Samsung, Sharp and Sony, Toshiba will introduce their first LCD TV's in the UK to feature LED backlighting this month. >> Full Story

The Dutch electronics giant Philips has introduced the latest incarnation of their innovative 'Aurea' technology, which now incorporates LED backlighting in the soon to be released 40PFL9904H. >> Full Story

Significantly increasing the formats credibility, Sony has announced that they will be producing 3D TV's for the home by 2010. >> Full Story

Planning to take the wind out of the sales of those manufacturers who have been promising OLED TV's for some time, LG are introducing a 15in OLED TV at this years IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin (September 4-9). >> Full Story