Hitachi, Matsushita in Plasma Parts Deal
Matsushita and Panasonic parent Matsushita are to extend their flat-panel display development deal.
The two Japanese giants said today they will work together on “superthin” plasma panels for TVs and combine their efforts to make such screens more energy efficient.
Hitachi will also buy Matsushita-made glass panels and use them in the production of its plasma TVs [...]
Samsung LE32A558 32in LCD TV Review
So successful has Samsung been with its media-friendly ‘hint of red’ A656 LCD range that it hasn’t really seemed as particularly bothered about marketing its other LCD TVs. Certainly it’s taken us an age to get our hands on something from the brand’s ‘5 Series’.
But our perseverance has finally paid off, and we have a [...]
JVC’s New LCD TVs Feature Integrated iPod Dock
The impact of MP3 and MP3 players on the way we consume music has been massive - more people now listen to music than ever before and there has been a fundamental mindset shift about the portability and accessibility of music. Video too seems destined for the same mindset shift and the latest pointer to [...]
Toshiba Regza 32XV505DB 32in LCD TV Review
A little while back we looked at and were impressed by Toshiba’s HD Ready 32CV505DB, finding it a mighty fine 32in budget TV. So now we’re more than a little intrigued to find on our test benches the 32XV505DB: another Toshiba 32in LCD TV which brings a Full HD resolution to the table while adding [...]
JVC LT-42SL89 and LT-46SL89 - World’s Thinnest TVs Unveiled
Enclosed in a sleek, thin-bezel design, both the LCD TVs screens claim to minimize power consumption. These super-slim JVC LCD TVs feature a cabinet that measures 1.5 inches in width with a maximum depth of just 2.9-inches at the panel’s centre. Weighing 26.4 lbs, the latest JVC models are believed to consume a mere 145W.
Offering [...]
Sanyo’s New 52″ LCD High-Definition Waterproof Monitor
Outdoor TV-viewing goes at large with Sanyo’s new 52″ LCD high-definition monitor that boasts marine grade construction.
Sanyo CE52SR1 model features sun-readable LCD panel with tamper-proof glass designed to take-on harsh weather with vengeance. The protection against water is so substantial that it can withstand low-pressure jets of water sprayed directly on the front glass. This [...]
Crystal Clear
Custom made TV displays are all the rage these days and this ravishing set from Hong Kong-based manufacturer Loewe certainly stands out in the crowd.
Christened the Loewe Individual, the crystal-studded television with an 80 centimeter (diagonal) screen is available in high gloss white or high gloss black and comes with an integrated hard disk recorder. [...]
Sony selects tri-colour LED backlighting for top-end TVs
Sony has unveiled its top-end range of Bravia LCD TVs, some of which feature a panel backlit by three colour LEDs - instead of the normal white light - to improve the screens’ colour quality.
The new XBR range is split into three series, the XBR8, XBR7 and XBR6. However, only the XBR8 family features “Triluminous” [...]
Toshiba Regza 40ZF355D 40in LCD TV Review
Last year saw the introduction of the XF range, which wrapped decent size panels in cases with unbelievably slim bezels. The result was a 40in LCD TV with a physical size that was considerably smaller than many rival 37in models. On paper this was great, but the reality left a lot to be desired. You [...]


