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How US TV companies are racing to fill the 'Pioneer gap', and get the high-end TV market humming again

Andrew Everard Tue, 14 Apr 2009, 12:11pm

It seems Pioneer's decision to pull out of the TV market, depriving consumers and retailers of reassuringly expensive flat-panel models, is providing an opportunity for other companies. And clearly some of them believe that, even in These ...

Panasonic's 2009 Viera TV range in detail - pictures and prices

Andy Clough Thu, 26 Feb 2009, 1:07pm

 As we've already reported in our News channel, Panasonic has unveiled a staggering array of new Viera TVs for 2009, plus two Freesat HDD/Blu-ray recorders, three new Blu-ray players, a host of Blu-ray home cinema in a box systems, plus new ...

Inside Top of The Pops!

Richard Melville Thu, 18 Dec 2008, 2:41pm

Ok, so it’s not often you get to go to BBC’s Television House and see the return of one of the country’s most-loved TV shows but that’s exactly what we did recently.What are we talking about? The return of Top of The Pops, of course! It’s back ...

SAMSUNG, KOREA: You think that's a big TV factory? THIS is a big TV factory...

Andrew Everard Thu, 4 Dec 2008, 2:03pm

It was so nearly the factory visit that never was, although expectation was high as I grabbed this quick picture through the bus window before we entered Samsung's Cheonan plant, two hours south of Seoul on a buckaroo expressway. As the gates ...

LG, KOREA: Seoul wrap, part one

Andrew Everard Fri, 28 Nov 2008, 11:17pm

Well, the LG UK press trip is over, and by now the rest of the group should be back home after their 12-hour-plus flight. I’m still in Seoul, for reasons I’ll explain in a moment.For now, what’s striking about this city is that everyone’s ...

SEOUL: LG TV - past, present and future

Andrew Everard Wed, 26 Nov 2008, 9:29am

At LG's Paju Display Cluster here in Korea, we were taken through a short tour of the history of the company's involvement in TV, which covers the past 40 years. Entering the gallery past the bust of company founder Koo In Hwoi, which ...

Optimum backlight settings for Sony Bravia LCD TVs

Andy Clough Tue, 11 Nov 2008, 6:27pm

Some users have reported problems with their Sony Bravia W4500 TVs as discussed on our Forums. We've been in touch with Sony HQ, and they've come back to us with a set of optimum settings for the backlight to get the best picture.So if you've ...

Half-life, half truths, and TV myths

Andrew Everard Tue, 19 Aug 2008, 9:35am

Interesting to read that Panasonic is now saying that the 'half-life' of its latest plasma TVs, such as the TH-46PZ81B (left), is in the region of 100,000 hours.That's the amount of use it takes for the screen to drop to 50% of its original ...

Hands-on preview of the new Sky HD EPG

Clare Newsome Tue, 17 Jun 2008, 9:44am

A few weeks ago – presumably to ensure not all the high-definition TV attention was on the Freesat HD launch – Sky announced a forthcoming update to its Sky HD electronic programme guide (EPG). We reported the story here, highlighting the main ...

NEWS: Philips confirms details on 7600 Series

Joe Cox Wed, 11 Jun 2008, 4:06pm

Philips has confirmed the Ambilight 7600 Series of LCD TVs will be released in June, with sets in 32, 37, 42 and 47in sizes. The smallest set, the 32PFL7603D will retail at £799, the 37in will be £999, the 42in £1199 and the 47PFL7603D ...