Category: HDTV
AVCHD – the new format for Sony and Panasonic HD digital camcorders
Just when you're trying to get your head round the merits of the existing HD formats, Sony and Panasonic conjure up another. Over at HDTV UK, a brief explanation of this new format, known as AVCHD, is being offered….
BBC announces more high-definition programmes
According to a report over on HDTV UK, the BBC has announced that it is to roll out more high-definition programming, with highlights will include the period drama Bleak House, and the groundbreaking Planet Earth documentary series. Streams begin…
Will gamers decide high-def DVD format winner?
Interesting stuff over at HDTV UK. With all the talk of high-def movie releases and the first players to hit the market, it's easy to forget that the real format battle has yet to begin. With the massive market…
Medion offers 32-inch HD LCD TV for less than £600
I've waxed lyrical previously about Medion's knack of putting together decent technology for a very reasonable price, so it's no surprise to see the company entering the high definition TV market with the Medion MD 20099, a 32-inch HD…
Sony delays launch of Blu-ray movie discs
High-definition DVD titles have already hit the shelves in US stores, but the arrival of the first pre-recorded Blu-ray Discs has been pushed back by a month until June 20th. According to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment president Benjamin Feingold,…
Sky's HD schedules plus all the latest HDTV news
It's all happening over at HDTV UK – with so much going on, we just can't keep up! First up, Sky launches its HD channels on May 22nd and HDTV UK knows exactly what they'll be showing in glorious…
Sony and Arsenal create first HD ready football stadium
Arsenal has a new 60,000 stadium opening in time for next season – and it's set to be the first HD ready football ground in the country. The club has signed a deal with Sony to equip the new…
HDTV for Freeview this summer?
Could we really see the World Cup on Freeview in high-definition this summer? Well, some could – if you're based in London. The UK's four terrestrial broadcasters will offer Freeview digital viewers in London their first taste of HDTV…
Tosh confirms HD DVD UK launch
At a press event in Hertfordshire Tosh confirmed it will launch its HD DVD player this autumn. Already available in Japan and launching in the US this month (April 18th), the HD-XA1 will be the first high def DVD player…
Sky HD on sale from April 12th
Not long to go before you can purchase your Sky HD kit. The company has announced that the high definition service will go on sale to the general public from Wednesday 12th April, with installations due to begin in…