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March 7, 2010
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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
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3D Six Nations Rugby in France
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Sky Deutschland to broadcast 3D football
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March 4, 2010
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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
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Sun Direct to carry Discovery HD in India
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Orbit-Showtime chooses Harmonic for HDTV
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Canal+ Spain to go 3D
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3DTV prices to fall fast
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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
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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
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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
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February 22, 2010
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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
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Sony moves away from OLED
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Virgin Media brings HD version of 'Che' to UK
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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
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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
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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
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Sky expected to report strong HDTV viewing
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January 11, 2010
Yahoo's connected TV widgets were intended for high-definition televisions. Last year, it came built-in on sets from Sony, Vizio, Samsung, and LG. Now, it's not on TVs but on other media hardware as well. The first non-TV device to carry Yahoo Widgets was announced at CES.
The new ViewSonic media server, called ...
Yahoo Connected TV Widgets Not Just For TVs
by Franz BicarYahoo's connected TV widgets were intended for high-definition televisions. Last year, it came built-in on sets from Sony, Vizio, Samsung, and LG. Now, it's not on TVs but on other media hardware as well. The first non-TV device to carry Yahoo Widgets was announced at CES.
The new ViewSonic media server, called ...
January 8, 2010
Sigma Designs (Nasdaq:SIGM), a leading provider of system-on-chip (SoC) solutions used to deliver entertainment and control throughout the home, today announced the availability of the NeoVue™ transmitter/receiver platform designed to wirelessly transport audio/video (AV) and texts from notebooks or netbooks and display them in rich 1080p on a HDTV.
In addition, ...
Sigma Showcases NeoVue at CES
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Sigma Designs (Nasdaq:SIGM), a leading provider of system-on-chip (SoC) solutions used to deliver entertainment and control throughout the home, today announced the availability of the NeoVue™ transmitter/receiver platform designed to wirelessly transport audio/video (AV) and texts from notebooks or netbooks and display them in rich 1080p on a HDTV.
In addition, ...
January 6, 2010
ProVision Communications has created the world's first consumer electronics technology capable of securely streaming live HD video content across all the rooms of a home.
The system, called AXAR1500, streams HD video content from a Blu-ray player, PVR or HD set top box to AXAR enabled TVs or Wi-Fi connected PCs ...
ProVision demonstrates multi-room wireless HDTV at CES
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ProVision Communications has created the world's first consumer electronics technology capable of securely streaming live HD video content across all the rooms of a home.
The system, called AXAR1500, streams HD video content from a Blu-ray player, PVR or HD set top box to AXAR enabled TVs or Wi-Fi connected PCs ...Sigma Showcases 3D Technologies at CES 2010
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Sigma Designs today announced that they will be showcasing a new range of 3D video and 3D graphics technologies - highlighting the emergence of next generation consumer products.
Product demonstrations are available at this week’s CES 2010 Show, Thursday, January 7 through Saturday, January 9 at Sigma’s hospitality suite located ...3D Broadcasts Will Soon Hit the Airwaves – 3D Channels Announced at CES
by Franz BicarIf you're holding out on getting a 3D TV cause you thought they don't really exist, then you better scramble and get one now. Some of the biggest names in television are announcing plans to begin broadcasting in 3D later this year. Companies such as DirectTV and Sony are unveiling their 3D channels this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) ...
December 31, 2009
TDVision Systems Inc. and CyberLink will showcase their full HD 3D solutions at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
CyberLink’s PowerDVD video player software, integrated with TDVision’s 2D+Delta decoding technology, delivers full HD 3D video decoding capabilities.
TDVision is the world’s leading innovator in Full HD 3D (1920x1080 per-view) video ...
Full HD Stereoscopic Video Decoding Solution Announced
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TDVision Systems Inc. and CyberLink will showcase their full HD 3D solutions at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
CyberLink’s PowerDVD video player software, integrated with TDVision’s 2D+Delta decoding technology, delivers full HD 3D video decoding capabilities.
TDVision is the world’s leading innovator in Full HD 3D (1920x1080 per-view) video ...
December 18, 2009
AOC has joined two worlds in one new type of display. With the elegant 2290Fwt and 2490Fwt the global brand display specialist AOC presents two PC display and TV combos in a classic and timeless design. These all-rounders with a screen size of 54.7cm (21.5”) and 59,8cm (23.6”) respectively are ideal for all users who like to quickly switch between computer work ...
AOC presents two new multifunctional displays
by Janet HarrisAOC has joined two worlds in one new type of display. With the elegant 2290Fwt and 2490Fwt the global brand display specialist AOC presents two PC display and TV combos in a classic and timeless design. These all-rounders with a screen size of 54.7cm (21.5”) and 59,8cm (23.6”) respectively are ideal for all users who like to quickly switch between computer work ...
Sony Partners with RealD to produce 3D-capable Consumer Electronic Devices
by Franz BicarWant to watch 3D movies, watch 3D TV, and play 3D games? Sony just might have the right package for you. In the mad rush towards 3D content, Sony is leading the way. First, it announced its partnership with RealD, a leading 3D technology firm and Sony’s collaborator on 3D movie tech, to place RealD’s 3D format into its Bravia ...
December 14, 2009
One of the reasons Blu-ray won during the HD DVD vs. BD format wars was its potential. Now, it is finally being realized. Blu-ray Discs are going to be the be the preferred media on a new format for 3D video. This is what Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) said as it plans to demonstrate this new format on January at ...
AMD to Demo Blu-ray 3D Format at CES
by Franz BicarOne of the reasons Blu-ray won during the HD DVD vs. BD format wars was its potential. Now, it is finally being realized. Blu-ray Discs are going to be the be the preferred media on a new format for 3D video. This is what Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) said as it plans to demonstrate this new format on January at ...
December 10, 2009
NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, and DOXTV, a leading value-added TV service provider in China, today announced the launch of China’s first HD digital video recorder (DVR) and push video on demand (VOD) service for Chongqing Cable subscribers, Chongqing Cable TV+™.
In the first deployment ...
China’s First HD DVR and Push VoD Service
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NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, and DOXTV, a leading value-added TV service provider in China, today announced the launch of China’s first HD digital video recorder (DVR) and push video on demand (VOD) service for Chongqing Cable subscribers, Chongqing Cable TV+™.
In the first deployment ...
December 8, 2009
NEC Corporation has deployed its first DVB-T2 digital terrestrial TV broadcast transmitters.
The transmitters will allow Arqiva and the BBC to launch the world’s first DVB-T2 digital terrestrial broadcast service from December 2, 2009.
They are part of the planned upgrade of an existing BBC multiplex to the new DVT-T2 standard, which will ...
NEC deploys DVB-T2 transmitters for Arqiva
by Janet HarrisNEC Corporation has deployed its first DVB-T2 digital terrestrial TV broadcast transmitters.
The transmitters will allow Arqiva and the BBC to launch the world’s first DVB-T2 digital terrestrial broadcast service from December 2, 2009.
They are part of the planned upgrade of an existing BBC multiplex to the new DVT-T2 standard, which will ...
December 4, 2009
Freeview has started sending high-definition television signals in the DVB-T2 format, from the Winter Hill transmitter which covers Manchester and parts of the north-west and one at Crystal Palace which covers London and some of the south-east.
Unfortunately this is just for testing purposes, and Freeview HD receivers aren’t available just yet.
The tests make ...
Freeview HD tests begin
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Freeview has started sending high-definition television signals in the DVB-T2 format, from the Winter Hill transmitter which covers Manchester and parts of the north-west and one at Crystal Palace which covers London and some of the south-east.
Unfortunately this is just for testing purposes, and Freeview HD receivers aren’t available just yet.
The tests make ...
November 27, 2009
Sky Deutschland’s latest marketing campaign focuses on its HD services.
The company is promoting a €199 package which includes an HD starter box, prepaid subscription to Sky Welt’s 21 channels and HD receiver.
Two versions of the box are available, the Humax PR-HD 2000C for cable users, or the Sky HD1 from Pace ...
Sky Deutschland focuses on HD
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Sky Deutschland’s latest marketing campaign focuses on its HD services.
The company is promoting a €199 package which includes an HD starter box, prepaid subscription to Sky Welt’s 21 channels and HD receiver.
Two versions of the box are available, the Humax PR-HD 2000C for cable users, or the Sky HD1 from Pace ...LG targets 7.5 million LED TV sales
by Janet HarrisLG Electronics hopes to boost sales of LED TVs from 400,000 this year to 7.5 million in 2010.
The technology, which is still relatively new in the UK, uses LED backlighting instead of the fluorescent lights used in traditional LCD televisions.
Elsewhere in the world, LG’s LED sets have already ...
November 25, 2009
The company behind the One Laptop per Child scheme is developing an HDTV that will run off a battery, solar panel or crank.
The sub-10 watt HDTV is designed for use is areas where the electricity supply is erratic, such as part of the developing world.
Pixel Qi expects to sell the ...
Pixel Qi develops solar powered HDTV
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The company behind the One Laptop per Child scheme is developing an HDTV that will run off a battery, solar panel or crank.
The sub-10 watt HDTV is designed for use is areas where the electricity supply is erratic, such as part of the developing world.
Pixel Qi expects to sell the ...
November 20, 2009
The California Energy Commission has just announced the USA’s first state-mandated regulations for energy efficiency.
The regulations will apply to HDTVs with screens up to 58 inches and will come into effect in January 2011.
The guidelines already in place for HDTV energy consumption, from the Environmental Protection Agency and the ...
California introduces mandatory rules for HDTV energy usage
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The California Energy Commission has just announced the USA’s first state-mandated regulations for energy efficiency.
The regulations will apply to HDTVs with screens up to 58 inches and will come into effect in January 2011.
The guidelines already in place for HDTV energy consumption, from the Environmental Protection Agency and the ...
November 19, 2009
The BBC has released its timetable for rolling out Freeview HD.
The good news is that it will be available to 50% of UK homes by the time of next year’s World Cup, and to 98.5% of the UK by the time the digital switchover is completed in 2012.
Households will ...
HD Freeview available across UK by 2012
by Janet Harris
The BBC has released its timetable for rolling out Freeview HD.
The good news is that it will be available to 50% of UK homes by the time of next year’s World Cup, and to 98.5% of the UK by the time the digital switchover is completed in 2012.
Households will ...
November 16, 2009
Toshiba UK has launched ‘Space Chair’ an advertising campaign that will take viewers to the edge of space in an effort to publicise its SV REGZA LCD TV and Satellite T series laptops.
‘Space Chair’, which follows last year’s record-breaking ‘Timesculpture’ ad campaign, is filmed in the Nevada Black Rock desert with Toshiba ...
Toshiba launches ‘Space Chair’ campaign
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Toshiba UK has launched ‘Space Chair’ an advertising campaign that will take viewers to the edge of space in an effort to publicise its SV REGZA LCD TV and Satellite T series laptops.
‘Space Chair’, which follows last year’s record-breaking ‘Timesculpture’ ad campaign, is filmed in the Nevada Black Rock desert with Toshiba ...LCD Manufacturers Combine; Serious Threat to Competitors
by Franz BicarTaiwan and South Korea are in a race – the race for LCD supremacy. So far, South Korea is winning with Samsung Electronics and LG Display leading the way. To combat this, Taiwan’s Innolux Display will buy Chi Mei Optoelectronics in order to compete globally. This deal will automatically make the combined company, Innolux-Chi Mei, the world’s fourth largest LCD ...
November 13, 2009
According to new research from DisplaySearch there will be a global shortage of LCD panels from the second quarter of next year.
Although the current weak market for LCD panels is expected to continue to early 2010, demand will then pick up.
The market has suffered in 2009 due to ...
DisplaySearch predicts global shortage of LCD panels
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According to new research from DisplaySearch there will be a global shortage of LCD panels from the second quarter of next year.
Although the current weak market for LCD panels is expected to continue to early 2010, demand will then pick up.
The market has suffered in 2009 due to ...
November 10, 2009
Berlin-based AOC has introduced four new LCD TVs, complete with a DVB-T tuner for instantaneous reception of digital terrestrial television.
The new range comprises the L19WB81 model with a 47cm screen, the 54.8cm L22WB81 model, the 66cm L26WB81 and 80cm L32WB81.
They all offer a black, piano gloss sheen, to fit the décor in ...
AOC announces LCD TV quartet
by Janet Harris
Berlin-based AOC has introduced four new LCD TVs, complete with a DVB-T tuner for instantaneous reception of digital terrestrial television.
The new range comprises the L19WB81 model with a 47cm screen, the 54.8cm L22WB81 model, the 66cm L26WB81 and 80cm L32WB81.
They all offer a black, piano gloss sheen, to fit the décor in ...
November 5, 2009
Acentic Panorama and Philips have entered into a partnership to develop an HD TV system for hotels which doesn’t require an external set-top-box.
Philips' Ultimate HD TV sets will be integrated with Acentic's Panorama In-room Hotel Entertainment Platform.
The cost-effective system will offer the first integrated LCD TV for ...
Acentic and Philips collaborate on hotel HD TV system
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Acentic Panorama and Philips have entered into a partnership to develop an HD TV system for hotels which doesn’t require an external set-top-box.
Philips' Ultimate HD TV sets will be integrated with Acentic's Panorama In-room Hotel Entertainment Platform.
The cost-effective system will offer the first integrated LCD TV for ...
November 2, 2009
Market research firm In-Stat believes that Ultra-High Definition TV (UHDTV) could be in people’s living rooms in 5 to 10 years time, with 5% of European homes having the technology by 2021.
In-Stat expects adoption of the technology to be pushed by high resolution digital cinema.
With UHD formats providing between ...
Ultra HDTV could be here in 5 years
by Janet Harris
Market research firm In-Stat believes that Ultra-High Definition TV (UHDTV) could be in people’s living rooms in 5 to 10 years time, with 5% of European homes having the technology by 2021.
In-Stat expects adoption of the technology to be pushed by high resolution digital cinema.
With UHD formats providing between ...
October 30, 2009
Samsung has reclaimed the thinnest LCD TV title with its ‘Needle Slim’ model which is based on LED technology and measures just 3.9mm thick, although it is still a prototype at the moment.
The Full HD model is 2mm thinner than LG’s previous title holder, yet still offers a 5000:1 ...
Samsung reveals world’s thinnest LCD TV
by Janet Harris
Samsung has reclaimed the thinnest LCD TV title with its ‘Needle Slim’ model which is based on LED technology and measures just 3.9mm thick, although it is still a prototype at the moment.
The Full HD model is 2mm thinner than LG’s previous title holder, yet still offers a 5000:1 ...
October 29, 2009
The net was abuzz with reports of Netflix coming to the PlayStation 3 via a Blu-ray Disc. But they're not the only ones who will get new Netflix streaming capabilities. Reports have circulated that the Nintendo Wii will get a similar feature real soon. Although no official word came out of Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' mouth, reports are saying that the ...
Netflix Video Streaming will appear on the Nintendo Wii
by Franz BicarThe net was abuzz with reports of Netflix coming to the PlayStation 3 via a Blu-ray Disc. But they're not the only ones who will get new Netflix streaming capabilities. Reports have circulated that the Nintendo Wii will get a similar feature real soon. Although no official word came out of Netflix CEO Reed Hastings' mouth, reports are saying that the ...
