Tag: HDTV
CES 2008: Sharp press conference: surprise, surprise – more massive tellies are on their way
The Sharp CES press conference kicked off with the usual amount of backslapping and general optimism about the state of the HDTV market. And why not – according to Sharps figures and some really rather bland graphs the LCD market is skyrocketing. Sharp expects to have shipped over 74m units by the end of 2007 and 96m by the end of next year, which is probably a lot more than I can count on all my fingers and toes.
Sony quitting the rear projection TV business in favour of LCD
Sony has announced, by way of a spokesman, that once their current stock of rear projection TVs has gone, they’ll abandon the RPTV market in favour of LCD screens. They believe that LCD flat panel TVs are “what people really want” — not withstanding the fact that some rear-projection TVs, including Sony’s own — use LCD technology.
Perhaps the format is on the way out, despite still being popular, as Sony aren’t the first manufacturer to shift focus away from the technology in favour of plasma and, particularly, LCD.
Samsung will show a 40-inch OLED TV at CES 2008
We're less than a month away from one of the biggest consumer electronics shows on the planet, and manufacturers are starting to shout about the new products they'll be showcasing at CES 2008. Samsung reckon they'll have a 40-inch high…
Channel 4 launches HD simulcast on Sky HD
Channel 4 has today launched its high definition simulcast channel on Sky. Announced in September, key programming from Channel 4's stable, including "Ugly Betty", classic and contemporary films, selected music concerts, and (from next spring) "Hollyoaks", will be available to…
LG unveils 52-inch LCD TV… with Wi-Fi!
News just in from the connected HDTV frontier (yes, it does exist): LG’s new 52LG71 telly combines 52-inch LCD 1080p goodness with blazing fast 802.11n Wi-Fi.
HDTVUK's Guide to the Ultimate High Definition Home Cinema Experience – Part One: High Definition TV
Our friends over at HDTV UK are doing a series to help you create the Ultimate High Definition Home Cinema Experience (er, in case the title of this post didn't give that away). The first part looks at the best way to start your HD experience – buying your first HDTV.
Panasonic targets gamers with their PT-AX200E projector
Here’s another treat for gamers to immerse themselves in their chosen game – the Panasonic PT-AX200E projector. Pair it with the Third Space Vest from yesterday, and your wealthy thumbs are set.
The 720p-resolution, 2,000 lumen-bright projector features a unique Games Mode which supposedly optimises the signal processing, so those high-def PS3 and 360 games will look even brighter and more realistic…
Toshiba claims thinnest LCD TV – for now – 23mm
In the world of high definition televisions, it's not just how big the TV is that counts, it seems, but how thin it is. Two months ago, it was Sharp boasting thin screens, with a prototype LCD TV just 20mm…
Sharp and Yahoo team up for HDTV web browsing
Imagine looking at websites in glorious high-resolution on your flat-screen telly? Sharp is doing its best to make sure you don’t have to imagine, with a new service called Yahoo! HD for AQUOS’, which was unveiled at the CEATEC Japan 2007 show this week.
Basically, the service upscales content from Yahoo’s Japanese portal to make the most of a 1920 x 1080 resolution LCD TV. Among the features being shown off by Sharp are mapping and picture books, with a keen focus on content that would be likely to “stimulate conversation” among the several people likely to be sitting in front of a TV.
Sony XEL-1: world's first OLED TV
Sony has claimed the world's first OLED (organic light-emitting diode) high definition TV, the XEL-1. It features an 11 inch screen, and is just 3mm thin, thanks to the fact that the TV doesn't require backlighting. The materials used are…
