HDTV UK

7.2 and Spotify squeezed into Onkyo 2012 entry level receiver range

geraldlynch — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:41:00 GMT

Onkyo have revealed their 2012 entry-level AV receiver range, packed full of enough bells and networked whistles to rival other brands higher-end gear, such as Spotify streaming. Kicking off with the cheapest model, you've got the £299.99 5.1 Onkyo TX-NR313....

Philips reveal 2012 Smart TV range, 7000 Series tops the bill

geraldlynch — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:48:00 GMT

Philips have revealed their 2012 Smart TV line-up, pushing web connected online content into screens as small as 19 inches. Top of the range is the 7000 Series, available in 40, 46 and 55-inch sizes. The screens use active shutter...

LG bringing 84-inch "Ultra Definition" 3DTV to CES 2012

geraldlynch — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:01:00 GMT

As well as a stonking 55-inch OLED display, LG will be using CES 2012 to show off their giant 84-inch "Ultra Definition" 3D TV. That's right, not HDTV, but UDTV, running at 3840x2160 resolution. First hinted at during last year's...

Apple struggling to secure TV rights for their rumoured HDTV?

geraldlynch — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:57:00 GMT

The long-awaited Apple TV seemed a dead-cert to make an appearance at some point in 2012, rumoured to be putting iOS and it's famous App Store front and centre in the living room. However, a new report from USA Today...

LG BH9420PW 9.1 home cinema system headed to CES 2012

geraldlynch — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:48:00 GMT

LG are already expected to wow home cinema fanatics at CES 2012 by revealing the world's biggest OLED display, and now they're ready to tout a speaker system to bring the audio/visual thrills onto an even footing. LG's BH9420PW 9.1...

Enjoy the best television in style this Christmas

shinychris — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:40:00 GMT

var noskimwords = 'true'; Sponsored post Christmas television is as much a staple of the festive diet as crackers, eating too much and board games with the family. The viewing is often nothing short of an absolute treat for...

Virgin Media Tivo boxes now pack Spotify music streaming

geraldlynch — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:34:00 GMT

Spotify, the world conquering music streaming service, is now available through the Virgin Media Tivo set-top box. Great news for folks planning on blasting out their favourite tunes in their living rooms (particularly if they've got home cinema set-ups sorted)...

Martin Scorsese considering ditching 2D after success of Hugo 3D

geraldlynch — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:58:00 GMT

3D cinema has many detractors, calling out the discomfort of the glasses and the inflated ticket prices. They once had a high-proflie supporter in the shape of directorial legend Martin Scorsese, who had stated jsut a few short years ago...

REVIEW: Samsung UE60D8000 3D TV

geraldlynch — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:16:00 GMT

When it comes to 3D TV, bigger is always better. At 60 inches, Samsung's UE60D8000 is one of the largest screens you can get in your house before going into 3D projector territory, and is backed by an impressive array of connected TV features. However, it's also one of the most expensive sets we've ever tried, nearly £1,000 more than its 5-inch smaller stable-mate at around a whopping £3,350. Does the TV perform well enough to justify the price tag?

LG and Samsung lining up 55 inch OLED screens for CES 2012

geraldlynch — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:42:00 GMT

OLED screens have seemed the TV technology of the future for all too long now, but expensive production costs and diminutive screen sizes have kept the displays out of the mainstream. This may all change come CES 2012 next...

Peek around the edges of objects with world's largest galsses-free 3D screen

geraldlynch — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:05:00 GMT

Glasses-free 3D tech seems sure to be the direction that home entertainment set-ups are headed towards. However, apart from a so-so offering from Toshiba in the shape of the 55-inch ZL2 TV, it still seems a long way off...

Android and iPad versions of Freeview HD TV Guide app now available

geraldlynch — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Freeview, the UK's leading free digital TV service, have updated their range of TV planner apps, giving a once over to their iPhone offering as well as releaseing native Android and iPad versions for the first time. Listing all...

Virgin Media XL customers getting Sky Anytime VOD content

geraldlynch — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:33:00 GMT

Virgin Media XL packages are having Sky Anytime added to their repertoire of VOD content. Adding the large Sky Anytime catalogue to Virgin Media's services see's the company's already-sizeable VOD offerings increase by as much as a third. "Virgin...

Smell-o-Vision to make a comeback with SMELLIT

geraldlynch — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:15:00 GMT

Smell-o-Vision? Remember that? The idea that you could smell what you were watching on TV? Well the concept may be set for a comeback thanks to a small French company called Olf-Action. They're getting ready to display at the...

REVIEW: Orbitsound T12 v3 soundbar

geraldlynch — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:30:00 GMT

UK audio specialists Orbitsound return with their latest re-vamped T12 Soundbar, the T12 v3. Have they perfected the "spatial stereo" wizadry to kill off audio sweet-spots for good? Read on to find out.

Sky to broadcast the Horse of the Year Show in 3D

geraldlynch — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:19:00 GMT

Moving on from two footed football tackles, Sky 3D are looking to add some depth to the 4-legged escapades of this year's Horse of the Year Show. Covering the 8th and 9th of October at the event, Sky have lined...

HOW TO: Set up a home cinema surround sound system

geraldlynch — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:26:00 GMT

From sub-woofers and surround speakers to 3D sound, the latest home system can add another dimension to your viewing experience, creating the ultimate night-in. But it's not just about having the correct equipment; it's just as important to know...

We DO love 3DTV, says Panasonic study

geraldlynch — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:30:00 GMT

3DTV; it's a love/hate relationship for most of us. We love the idea of more immersive movies and exciting visuals, but we hate headaches, glasses and the premium price tag attatched to it. However, a recent study commisioned by Panasonic...

LG's LW980T Cinema 3D TV makes IFA 2011 debut

geraldlynch — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:29:00 GMT

We haven't seen all of LG's IFA 2010 TV range hit stores yet, but they're already leading the way at this year's show in Berlin when it comes to TVs with the announcement of the LW980T Cinema 3D TV. Available...

BBC readying Super Hi Vision public screens for 2012 Olympic games

geraldlynch — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:52:00 GMT

Didn't manage to grab a seat at the 2012 Olympic Games after that ticket booking fiasco? No problem; the BBC are readying a handful of new massive public screens that offer 16x the picture clarity of high definition sets in...

Bang & Olufsen launch BeoVision 7-55 3DTV with built-in Blu-ray

geraldlynch — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:02:00 GMT

Have more money than you know what to do with and are looking for a TV straight out of an episode of The Jetsons? Then we've got just the telly - the Bang & Olufsen the BeoVision 7-55. Adding a...

POLL: Are we all now interested in 3D TVs again?

geraldlynch — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:43:00 GMT

Are we all in awe of 3D TV once more? That certainly seems to be the case according to new figures released by the Dixons retail group. Currys and PC World recording a whopping 500% growth in 3D TV...

REVIEW: Griffin Beacon universal remote control

geraldlynch — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:47:00 GMT

One device to rule them all? That's the idea behind the Griffin Beacon, a universal remote control kit that works in tandem with your iOS device to control all the gadgets in your house that use a remote control. But is the Beacon a shining light in a murky sea of universal remotes, or is your best bet to dig under the sofa for that dusty lost zapper? Read on to find out.

Teletext Holidays app hits Samsung Smart TVs

geraldlynch — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 16:42:00 GMT

The old style Teletext Holiday pages were a mean old thing. With the rain lashing down outside and you at your lowest ebb, Teletext Holidays was the perfect (and at the time, practically only) place to browse cheap holiday...

LG's 3D TV's keep profits afloat in second quarter financial report

geraldlynch — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:21:00 GMT

LG have revealed their second-quarter 2011 financial results. And while the Korean firm claim to be back on track after the recession hit profits, it seems that their home cinema products are taking a lot of the flak for faltering...