When BBC HD was launched in 2007, there was a great deal of speculation about when BBC 1 would go HD. Now, it has finally been announced that BBC 1 HD will launch sometime this autumn — most likely sometime around September 2010. So what does this mean for UK viewers? Let’s take a look at some of the ramifications. ... Read More »

3 weeks ago, Google unveiled their new Google TV service, intending to combine the best of both television and the web into one integrated experience. Based on the Android operating system and powered by Intel’s Atom CE4100 processor chip, Google TV will find its way into Sony flat-screen HDTVs and certain Logitech devices come fall 2010 in North America initially. ... Read More »

Samsung is one HDTV manufacturer dedicated to the organic light emitting diode (OLED) TV as shown by the fact that they produce more OLED televisions and mobile screens than any other company. Their aim is to dominate this market by 2012, and to achieve this Samsung Mobile Display will have an entire factory in Cheonan dedicated only to OLED TVs. ... Read More »

Toshiba’s 2010 lineup of Regza HDTVs has gone a bit unnoticed amid all the hype and marketing surrounding 3D TVs, mainly because the company has chosen to focus initially on equipping their mid- (RV753) and upper range (SL753 and WL753) models with integrated Freeview HD tuners. While not as exciting as 3D technology, Freeview HD is potentially more beneficial for ... Read More »

Stock of the Panasonic TX-P42V20 (may also be known as the Panasonic TX-P42V20B, denoting the 3-pin-plug British version) plasma TV has arrived at Panasonic stores and independent dealers across the UK over the last few days. The TX-P42V20 comes from the Panasonic V20 plasma range which is the final piece of the puzzle (sandwiched between the more affordable G20 series ... Read More »