Category: HDTV
Which celebrities do we want to get HD-close to?
The rise of high-definition means that we're more likely to see our favourite celebrities up close and personal. But is this always a good thing? Over at HDTV UK, they've got the results of a survey (by Clinique) covering…
Robbie Williams live in HD on Sky
Boy band star turned crooner turned celebrity footballer Robbie Williams is Sky's latest weapon in its battle to dominate the HD market. The company has announced that it has done a deal to broadcast, live to air and in…
Sharp introduces new range of Aquos HD-ready LCD TVs
Sharp has announced the addition of eight HD-ready models to its Aquos range of LCD TVs, four with integrated digital Freeview (GD models), while two have been awarded the EU Eco-label for low energy consumption and ecologically-friendly design (GA9…
SunBriteTV – HD-ready TV outdoors
All this great weather mixed with the start of the World Cup has created a great deal of indecision for your average technology lover – should you sit in the garden and enjoy the all-too-short summer or should you…
Sky HD delayed installations – have your say
Over at HDTV UK, there's been some serious rumblings about Sky's HD installations – or rather a lack of them. There's been a huge number of comments on the site from disgruntled customers who were desperate to be kitted…
Detox for Games Addicts
Europe's first gaming detox center is opening in Amsterdam, according to realtechnews. The centre, which has already treated 20 acddicts, aged from 13 to 30, opened in January. Signs to look out for include using games as a means to…
Philips launches first Blu-ray drive – the TripleWriter
Philips has unveiled its first Blu-ray device – the TripleWriter (SPD7000) all-in-one PC Writer, which will write to and playback Blu-ray discs, along with most other popular formats. The TripleWriter is a CD, DVD and Blu-ray drive, featuring a…
Forget HD – ultra HD is on its way
With so much work still to be done educating consumers about HD, it might seem strange talking about the next generation of high-definition viewing – but it's coming and we can't ignore it. HDTV UK is currently running a…
Evesham's new 20.1-inch HD-ready widescreen LCD TV for below £350
Evesham has introduced an HD-ready option for those on a budget – a 20.1-inch widescreen LCD TV. The set features a wide viewing angle of 140 degrees, along with a brightness of 300 cd/m, a contrast ratio of up…
Pace offers another way to watch BBC HD for free
We featured the Humax free-to-air HD satelite receiver recently for those who wanted the BBC's coverage of the World Cup in HD without the monthly fees. It's not the only option, you can do the sae with this Pace…