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June 3, 2010
It is estimated that around 300,000 3D Ready televisions have been sold worldwide and yet one company Samsung, already dominates the market with sales of 270,000 3D Ready televisions.
According to data assembled by the Korean based newspaper Chosun, Samsung have been quick out of the trap in bringing this new technology to the consumer, but even before 3D ...
Samsung owns 90% of the 3D TV market
by David Allen3D camcorder demonstrated
by David Allen
May 28, 2010
There was a time a 42” television was the maximum that you could expect to reasonably have in the home, but flat screen technology has changed all of that and until now the 50” TV has become the TV of choice.
However, Samsung are about to blow that one out of the water with the 63in 3D ...
63″ inch Samsung 3D Ready TV
by David Allen
May 19, 2010
More and more features are added to big-screen HDTVs nowadays. They are now looking more like oversized smartphones - without the mobility. Internet-enabled models can be acquired anywhere easily that would allow users to browse web content through built-in web applications. Manufacturers like Samsung is taking it even further by launching an HDTV app store. Now, Panasonic's new line of Viera ...
Skype TV allows Video Calls on your Panasonic HDTV
by Franz BicarMore and more features are added to big-screen HDTVs nowadays. They are now looking more like oversized smartphones - without the mobility. Internet-enabled models can be acquired anywhere easily that would allow users to browse web content through built-in web applications. Manufacturers like Samsung is taking it even further by launching an HDTV app store. Now, Panasonic's new line of Viera ...
April 27, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News With Samsung already advertising its 3D-capable TV sets on Australian television, all that is needed is some programming to watch on the set. That will arrive next month, courtesy of Channel 9, which unveiled its surprise 3D plans today. Channel 9 will be the first Australian network (and, it claimed, the first free-to-air broadcaster in the ...
Australia’s Channel Nine announces 3D plans
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News With Samsung already advertising its 3D-capable TV sets on Australian television, all that is needed is some programming to watch on the set. That will arrive next month, courtesy of Channel 9, which unveiled its surprise 3D plans today. Channel 9 will be the first Australian network (and, it claimed, the first free-to-air broadcaster in the ...
Panasonic Inceases Production of 3D HDTV as Sales Go Up
by Franz Bicar3D HDTV sets are on the rise. Panasonic has announced plans to increase its production of their 3D HDTV sets. With the recent popularity of 3D movies and the availability of 3D content, demand for 3D HDTV sets goes higher and higher. Manufacturing companies pounce on this new development to further boost their sales and market. Panasonic's latest 3D-capable plasma ...
April 23, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Nearly a quarter of New Zealand homes (23.5%) are now accessing free-to-air digital TV and radio through Freeview. Sales figures for the first quarter of 2010 show that total homes receiving Freeview is now 376,389, up from 346,116 at the end of 2009. The digital-terrestrial platform, FreeviewHD, has now nearly caught the satellite version, Freeview, which launched in ...
FreeviewHD gains ground in NZ
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Nearly a quarter of New Zealand homes (23.5%) are now accessing free-to-air digital TV and radio through Freeview. Sales figures for the first quarter of 2010 show that total homes receiving Freeview is now 376,389, up from 346,116 at the end of 2009. The digital-terrestrial platform, FreeviewHD, has now nearly caught the satellite version, Freeview, which launched in ...
April 22, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News The head of Panasonic’s TV business, Mr Hirotoshi Uehara, says the Japanese electronics company will boost its 3D-TV output, following the “sell out” in less than 7 days of its entire US stocks. The demand was enjoyed by other 3D set-suppliers following the announcement that TV network CBS would capture the US Masters golf tournament in 3D. Panasonic ...
Panasonic boosts 3D production after US sell out
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News The head of Panasonic’s TV business, Mr Hirotoshi Uehara, says the Japanese electronics company will boost its 3D-TV output, following the “sell out” in less than 7 days of its entire US stocks. The demand was enjoyed by other 3D set-suppliers following the announcement that TV network CBS would capture the US Masters golf tournament in 3D. Panasonic ...
April 21, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News DirecTV was quick to respond to Dish Network’s claim that it was now transmitting 200 HDTV channels. Our report stated that many of these claimed channels are only VOD services. But DirecTV has criticised Dish Network’s claims, saying that Dish “grossly inflates” HD numbers. DirecTV came out with all guns blazing on Tuesday, stressing DirecTV was delivering ...
DirecTV doubts Dish’s 200 HDTV channel claim
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News DirecTV was quick to respond to Dish Network’s claim that it was now transmitting 200 HDTV channels. Our report stated that many of these claimed channels are only VOD services. But DirecTV has criticised Dish Network’s claims, saying that Dish “grossly inflates” HD numbers. DirecTV came out with all guns blazing on Tuesday, stressing DirecTV was delivering ...
April 20, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Charlie Ergen’s Dish pay-TV operation says it is now broadcasting 200 high-def channels to its subscribers. True, some of these are VOD services, but it is still a praiseworthy number. Dish modestly says it is the only broadcaster to offer this degree of HD choice. Latest additions to the full-time HD line-up include EPIX HD, G4 HD, ...
Dish Network broadcasts 200 HDTV channels
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Charlie Ergen’s Dish pay-TV operation says it is now broadcasting 200 high-def channels to its subscribers. True, some of these are VOD services, but it is still a praiseworthy number. Dish modestly says it is the only broadcaster to offer this degree of HD choice. Latest additions to the full-time HD line-up include EPIX HD, G4 HD, ...
Strong demand for Kabel BW HDTV Receiver
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News An increasing number of customers of Germany’s third-largest cable operator Kabel BW are opting for high-definition television. Since an HDTV receiver was introduced as the standard box at the end of 2009 and an HDTV hard-disk recorder has been offered, more than 40,000 households have ordered one of the two. Kabel BW, which serves 2.3 million households, says ...
April 19, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Japanese newspapers are reporting that public broadcaster NHK will implement tougher legal procedures that would allow it to forcibly collect subscription fees from certain households and businesses that refuse to pay. The move would likely come this summer, and would represent the first time the public broadcaster has taken such a step. As of the end of ...
NHK toughens licence fee demands
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Japanese newspapers are reporting that public broadcaster NHK will implement tougher legal procedures that would allow it to forcibly collect subscription fees from certain households and businesses that refuse to pay. The move would likely come this summer, and would represent the first time the public broadcaster has taken such a step. As of the end of ...
April 16, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News France Télévisions’ directory board has this week suspended negotiations with consortium Lov-Publicis over the acquisition of 70% of the public service broadcaster’s advertising subsidiary. French public group has explained its decision by the fact that the full 2011 ad-ban, initially settled by law, on public networks is still too uncertain at the moment to go on talking. During ...
France Télévisions halts bid talks with Lov-Publicis
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News France Télévisions’ directory board has this week suspended negotiations with consortium Lov-Publicis over the acquisition of 70% of the public service broadcaster’s advertising subsidiary. French public group has explained its decision by the fact that the full 2011 ad-ban, initially settled by law, on public networks is still too uncertain at the moment to go on talking. During ...
April 12, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News DTH operator Sky Mexico has started its HD transmissions. The offer enables live pause and rewind on an advanced EPG, HD recording, parental control and caller ID on the screen. Jointly with the financial group Banamex, Sky offers a promotional package that includes a subscription and a ‘full HD’ Samsung TV set. Sky Mexico is backed by ...
Sky Mexico begins HDTV transmissions
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News DTH operator Sky Mexico has started its HD transmissions. The offer enables live pause and rewind on an advanced EPG, HD recording, parental control and caller ID on the screen. Jointly with the financial group Banamex, Sky offers a promotional package that includes a subscription and a ‘full HD’ Samsung TV set. Sky Mexico is backed by ...
April 9, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News BSkyB has unveiled plans for the largest-ever advertising campaign for its Sky News channel, and the launch of an HDTV version. The campaign says: “The Sky News Leaders’ Debate in HD”. It means that the upcoming Sky News ‘three leaders’ debate on April 22 will be covered in high-def for the UK’s HD-equipped homes (around 3m). No ...
Three leaders debate in HD
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News BSkyB has unveiled plans for the largest-ever advertising campaign for its Sky News channel, and the launch of an HDTV version. The campaign says: “The Sky News Leaders’ Debate in HD”. It means that the upcoming Sky News ‘three leaders’ debate on April 22 will be covered in high-def for the UK’s HD-equipped homes (around 3m). No ...
FIFA unveils 3D plans for World Cup
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News FIFA joined forces in London April 8 with Sony to disclose their plans for the upcoming World Cup, including 3D coverage of the event. FIFA has selected 25 games to be given the exclusive 3D treatment, including games in five centres (Jo-burg’s Soccer City and Ellis Park, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elisabeth). The first game will ...
March 31, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Just imagine: a half ton of prime Japanese fighting machines in glorious high-def! Total Sports Asia Japan (TSA) has signed a license with Big Media Holdings for Japanese pro-wrestling sports marketed by TSA, including Grand Sumo matches, for a new - as yet unnamed - HD channel and is under wraps at the moment. ...
Sumo gets the HDTV treatment
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Just imagine: a half ton of prime Japanese fighting machines in glorious high-def! Total Sports Asia Japan (TSA) has signed a license with Big Media Holdings for Japanese pro-wrestling sports marketed by TSA, including Grand Sumo matches, for a new - as yet unnamed - HD channel and is under wraps at the moment. ...
March 25, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News 3D movies like Avatar and Alice in Wonderland are helping create extremely positive momentum for the growth of digital cinema – and movie fans love the technology. Screen Digest says that there are now 16,405 digital cinema screens around the world, up a massive 86.4% on the end-2008 position. “Further growth will come in 2010 as digital 3D ...
3D boosts cinemas
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News 3D movies like Avatar and Alice in Wonderland are helping create extremely positive momentum for the growth of digital cinema – and movie fans love the technology. Screen Digest says that there are now 16,405 digital cinema screens around the world, up a massive 86.4% on the end-2008 position. “Further growth will come in 2010 as digital 3D ...
March 19, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Asian pay-TV industry body/lobby group the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) is turning its attention to the high-growth market of Vietnam. All be it starting from a low base, Vietnam has enjoyed pay-TV growth of almost 400% from 2006 to 2009. CASBAA has organised a Vietnam Pay-TV Industry Seminar in Hanoi on April 28. Themed ...
CASBAA focuses on Vietnam’s pay-TV market
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Asian pay-TV industry body/lobby group the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) is turning its attention to the high-growth market of Vietnam. All be it starting from a low base, Vietnam has enjoyed pay-TV growth of almost 400% from 2006 to 2009. CASBAA has organised a Vietnam Pay-TV Industry Seminar in Hanoi on April 28. Themed ...
March 18, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News SES Astra's latest numbers show the strength of satellite in Europe grows and grows, with satellite homes overtaking cable homes for the first time ever. Yesterday a UK terrestrial network (Ch 5) decided to place its HDTV eggs firmly onto the satellite market, having not been able to secure ‘terrestrial’ distribution. Ch 5 becomes BSkyB’s ...
SES Astra reports strong growth for satellite in Europe
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News SES Astra's latest numbers show the strength of satellite in Europe grows and grows, with satellite homes overtaking cable homes for the first time ever. Yesterday a UK terrestrial network (Ch 5) decided to place its HDTV eggs firmly onto the satellite market, having not been able to secure ‘terrestrial’ distribution. Ch 5 becomes BSkyB’s ...
March 17, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Action/adventure channel AXN will launch a high-definition version in south-east Asia from May. Carriage on two unnamed platforms has already been secured. SPE Networks is rolling out the HDTV version in south-east Asia following its launch in South Korea in March 2009. In South Korea, AXN HD is available on DTH platform, SkyLife, as well as all ...
AXN HD channel launches in SE Asia
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Action/adventure channel AXN will launch a high-definition version in south-east Asia from May. Carriage on two unnamed platforms has already been secured. SPE Networks is rolling out the HDTV version in south-east Asia following its launch in South Korea in March 2009. In South Korea, AXN HD is available on DTH platform, SkyLife, as well as all ...
March 16, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Sony Pictures Entertainment is revamping the Asian version of Animax as part of a global refresh of Animax TV networks worldwide. The added gimmick is that Animax will allow viewers to “directly shape and colour the on-air look and feel of a television channel”. Changes to the channel’s appearance will be complemented by the addition of more live-action ...
Animax invites viewers to be creative
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Sony Pictures Entertainment is revamping the Asian version of Animax as part of a global refresh of Animax TV networks worldwide. The added gimmick is that Animax will allow viewers to “directly shape and colour the on-air look and feel of a television channel”. Changes to the channel’s appearance will be complemented by the addition of more live-action ...
March 12, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Samsung’s latest range of TVs will go on sale in the US at the end of March. Indeed, some models are already available, and will be in key European markets very shortly. We know their prices, and the 3D sets will not be cheap. Samsung’s debut into the 3D set market is its range of UNC7000 models which are ...
3D prices not too steep
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Samsung’s latest range of TVs will go on sale in the US at the end of March. Indeed, some models are already available, and will be in key European markets very shortly. We know their prices, and the 3D sets will not be cheap. Samsung’s debut into the 3D set market is its range of UNC7000 models which are ...
March 11, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News Spain's Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce will oblige TV sets from 21 inches up to integrate high definition tuners by a Royal Decree. The decree is in the preparation phase. This Decree will also incorporate the standards for HDTV in Spain according to Francisco Ros, general secretary for Telecommunications and the Information Society. Currently, some TV sets ...
Spain mandates HDTV tuners
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Spain's Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce will oblige TV sets from 21 inches up to integrate high definition tuners by a Royal Decree. The decree is in the preparation phase. This Decree will also incorporate the standards for HDTV in Spain according to Francisco Ros, general secretary for Telecommunications and the Information Society. Currently, some TV sets ...
Samsung/Panasonic 3D prices unveiled
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News Samsung’s latest range of TVs will go on sale in the US at the end of March. Indeed, some models are already available, and will be in key European markets very shortly. We know their prices, and the 3D sets will not be cheap. Samsung’s debut into the 3D set market is its range of UNC7000 models ...
March 7, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News
India’s Tata Sky DTH operator, one of seven in the nation, will start HDTV transmissions this year.
New Delhi-based Tata Sky (70% owned by the Tata conglomerate, 20% by News Corp’s Star Group and 10% by Singapore’s Temasek) will start HD services this year. Tata Sky transmits around 170 channels.
It has already launched ...
India’s Tata Sky to go HD
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
3D Six Nations Rugby in France
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
Sky Deutschland to broadcast 3D football
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
March 4, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News
Fresh on top of yesterday’s buoyant forecasts for the sales of 3D-TV sets comes another upbeat report on 3D’s television prospects.
This time it is Futuresource which suggests that within four years the majority of TV sets available will be 3D-equipped. The end result is that a good proportion of homes in the US, ...
Futuresource: only 4 years to 50% 3DTV
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
Sun Direct to carry Discovery HD in India
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
Orbit-Showtime chooses Harmonic for HDTV
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
Canal+ Spain to go 3D
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
3DTV prices to fall fast
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
March 2, 2010
Paying out around £2,000 for a new television would usually mean a great viewing experience once it is all connected up, but that is not going to happen with the latest 3D Ready televisions that are coming out onto the marketplace.
It is only now that all of the finer points are coming out.
Where the Samsung 3D TV is ...
Shutter 3D TV Glasses to cost £100
by David AllenSony Bravia Freeview HD TV out today
by David Allen
February 25, 2010
LG, South Korea's third largest conglomerate that produces electronics, chemicals, and telecommunications products and the world's second largest LCD maker unveiled two new HDTVs that boasts a very thin outer frame. Based on the picture shown below, these sets may be one of the thinnest out in the market today.
The plasma sets, ...
LG Unveils Thin Plasma TVs
by Franz BicarLG, South Korea's third largest conglomerate that produces electronics, chemicals, and telecommunications products and the world's second largest LCD maker unveiled two new HDTVs that boasts a very thin outer frame. Based on the picture shown below, these sets may be one of the thinnest out in the market today.
The plasma sets, ...
February 23, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News
Electronics company LG says that global demand for LCD display panels will grow this year, as the world increasingly moves towards flat-panel TV sets.
“We estimate that LCD TV demand worldwide will be 20 million more [units] this year compared to the previous year,” said Kyuchan Her, LG’s LCD TV Asia Group Regional Business ...
LG puts weight behind LCD sales targets
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
February 22, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News
At last there’s positive news that Blu-ray is making some progress. While retailers and the distribution industry can measure very specifically the number of players and titles sold in any one month, it seems the chip-set industry is also making headway.
Indeed, analysts at InStat* say the transition from DVD to Blu-ray players and recorders ...
Blu Ray makes headway with consumers
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
Sony moves away from OLED
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
February 18, 2010
Digital TV software specialist Ocean Blue Software, has released a white paper that explores the feasibility of a single software stack for the European digital TV market, encompassing new standards HbbTV and Canvas amongst others.
The paper explains the technical issues surrounding different digital TV software standards, such as MHEG-5, ...
Ocean Blue suggest one digital TV software solution for all standards
by Janet Harris
Digital TV software specialist Ocean Blue Software, has released a white paper that explores the feasibility of a single software stack for the European digital TV market, encompassing new standards HbbTV and Canvas amongst others.
The paper explains the technical issues surrounding different digital TV software standards, such as MHEG-5, ...
February 17, 2010
AOC is expanding its wide range of innovative TV displays.
The L32HA91, an impressive 16:9 widescreen LCD TV, suits near to any furnishing style.
With its 80cm diagonal, the classic black flat screen offers sharp HDTV entertainment in widescreen format. Its numerous connection ports make it the ideal focal point for home entertainment.
AOC’s latest ...
AOC to launch 80cm LCD TV
by Janet Harris
AOC is expanding its wide range of innovative TV displays.
The L32HA91, an impressive 16:9 widescreen LCD TV, suits near to any furnishing style.
With its 80cm diagonal, the classic black flat screen offers sharp HDTV entertainment in widescreen format. Its numerous connection ports make it the ideal focal point for home entertainment.
AOC’s latest ...Freeview HD iPhone app launched
by Janet Harris
Freeview, the UK’s most-watched digital TV service, today announces the launch of a newly developed app for the iPhone and iPod touch, designed to help viewers plan their TV viewing whilst on the go.
The Freeview iPhone app gives instant access to the Freeview programme guide, including HD channels and over 50 other ...
February 11, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News
Electronics giant Panasonic kept its promise, made at CES in January, that its latest 3D/1080p plasma display would not be long before hitting the retailer’s shelves – or to be more accurate, their wall and floor space.
Because their flagship 55” beast is still a wonderful monster of a set.
Snappily named the Viera VT2 ...
Panasonic pushes for 3D Blu Ray
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
Apple to Offer $1 TV Downloads
by Franz BicarApple is doing everything it can to ensure the success of the iPad. Reports have turned up about cheaper iTunes TV download. For just a dollar ($1), you can download and watch your favorite TV show episodes. This offering is said to coincide with the release of the iPad - expected sometime in April. Of course, a lot of people ...
February 10, 2010
Toshiba UK has today revealed a selection of innovative new products for 2010, including its first ever Freeview HD televisions, a touchscreen ultraportable laptop and impressive line up of Blu-ray and DVD players.
The 2010 REGZA range
Toshiba has announced the new REGZA LCD TV range for 2010, including the first models to offer ...
Toshiba unveils Freeview HD televisions
by Janet Harris
Toshiba UK has today revealed a selection of innovative new products for 2010, including its first ever Freeview HD televisions, a touchscreen ultraportable laptop and impressive line up of Blu-ray and DVD players.
The 2010 REGZA range
Toshiba has announced the new REGZA LCD TV range for 2010, including the first models to offer ...
February 3, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News
James Cameron’s 3D Avatar is a spectacular success around the planet, and is helping IMAX earn a few extra dollars. Indeed, Avatar has brought in more than $150m in Imax theatres worldwide.
During its seventh weekend, the film grossed $6.02 million from 179 Imax theatres domestically, representing approximately 21% of the film’s total domestic ...
IMAX enjoys Avatar movie success
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
Virgin Media brings HD version of 'Che' to UK
by Janet Harris
PictureBox will premiere the HD version of Academy Award-winning director Steven Soderbergh’s Che on UK television when it airs the two part Che Guevara biopic, exclusively on Virgin Media.
Part One, The Argentine, will launch on February 5th, and Part Two, Guerrilla will follow a month later on ...
January 26, 2010
Website: Rapid TV News
Mitsubishi Electric says it will show a 149" prototype OLED screen at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2010, Feb 2-4, Amsterdam).
Claimed to be the world's first scalable OLED screen technology, the new system aroused considerable world-wide interest when it was revealed at last October's CEATEC show in Tokyo.
Mitsubishi is already a powerful name ...
Mitsubishi to present 149″ OLED TV at ISE 2010
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
January 25, 2010
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Spain's satellite system Hispasat has doubled its HDTV offering for Spain and Portugal, broadcasting nine HD channels as well as the complete HDTV offering of the operators Portugal Telecom's MEO Sat and ZON TV Cabo.
Hispasat has just included a new HDTV package so that ZON's subscribers will be able to have six new HDTV ...
Hispasat offers expanded HDTV services
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
Sky expected to report strong HDTV viewing
by Rapid TV NewsWebsite: Rapid TV News
