Category: TVs
Sony quitting the rear projection TV business in favour of LCD
Sony has announced, by way of a spokesman, that once their current stock of rear projection TVs has gone, they’ll abandon the RPTV market in favour of LCD screens. They believe that LCD flat panel TVs are “what people really want” — not withstanding the fact that some rear-projection TVs, including Sony’s own — use LCD technology.
Perhaps the format is on the way out, despite still being popular, as Sony aren’t the first manufacturer to shift focus away from the technology in favour of plasma and, particularly, LCD.
LG unveils M228WD: high spec monitor with digital tuner
LG has announced its M228WD 22 inch widescreen display monitor, featuring a built in digital tuner and HDMI connection. While it's not going to rival dedicated high-end high definition TVs, it could make a great combo PC monitor and TV…
Evesham launches 1080p Alqemi VX TVs – and throws in an upscaling DVD player
Evesham has new 37-inch and 42-inch Alqemi VX LCD TVs on the market – and it's offering an upscaling DVD player with each one. The new models offer full 1080p high definition, analogue and digital tuners, a Picture in…
Goodmans launches GTVL19W17HVFW 19-inch HD Ready LCD TV/DVD combi
Goodmans is once more offering a lot of features for not a lot of money, this time with the GTVL19W17HVFW, which is a 19-inch HD Ready LCD TV/DVD combi in glossy white. As well as the above features, it also…
SlingPlayer Mobile software now available in UK for selected Nokias running S60
Following Sling Media's announcement of UK availability of SlingBox PRO and SOLO boxes, they've also announced that selected Nokia N and E Series mobile phones running the S60 3rd edition Symbian OS can now use SlingPlayer Mobile software in the…
Five out of six UK homes now digital TV ready
According to the latest report from Ofcom, 84% of UK households have at least one TV now capable of receiving digital terrestrial TV signals. That's a 13% increase on last year, the largest to date, and probably reflects the…
BBC Worldwide puts nation's favourite EastEnders clips on YouTube channel
BBC Worldwide has announced new content on its YouTube channel, as 54 of viewers' favourite EastEnders clips make their way on to the video sharing site. Clips include the "Frank seducing Pat naked" scene, which was apparently voted the fifth…
"Not EastEnders AGAIN" – the Japanese talking TV that insults while you watch
This portable, 2.7" QVA TV is probably going to get itself smashed rather promptly, thanks to coming with a selection of insults aimed at the user. Turn the volume up and it complains. Adjust the picture settings and it complains. Now you can feel put upon and repressed more than ever before!