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The Register: Toshiba has unveiled its latest range of LCD HD TVs, which it hopes will have square-eyed fans turning their heads to catch a glimpse of what the company claims is one of the most desirable panels on the market.

Dubbed the ZF range and designed to look a little like a picture frame, Toshiba has created a 40in, 46in and 52in (102, 117, 132 cm) display, which is each included under the manufacturer’s established Regza brand. Each model sports a 1080p resolution and 100Hz picture processing capability, which Toshiba claims combine to create smoother and less juddery images that are perfect for say, England Vs France or fast moving action. The range also features 24 frames per second video playback.

Connectivity to, say, a Blu-ray player won’t be a problem because each size display has three HDMI inputs, in addition to the likes of a Digital Audio Output, S Video, PC Input and Scart port. Toshiba has beefed up the range’s Dynamic Contrast Ratio from that of existing LCD TV ranges, such as Z and XF, to give ZF sets a ratio of up to 30,000:1.

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ETNEWS: Samsung Electronics said on January 24 that it launched the Blu-ray Home Theatre system, which offers the full HD picture quality. The launch will enable the company to fill the lineup for the HD products like the full HD TV, the Blu-ray player, the full HD projector, the HD camcorder and the Blu-ray home theatre.

The newly launched product, HT-BD2, can play Blu-ray disks as well as CD and DVD. Therefore, viewers can enjoy the ultra fine picture quality through their full HD TV. Also, it supports the Dolby True HD and PTS-HD Master Bitstream Audio. It features the sound equalizing effect, enabling viewers to enjoy sound in a concert hall by implementing the sound data measured at the symphony hall, the jazz club, the church and the theatre.

An official of Samsung Electronics said, “By adopting the high quality audio chip, the sound quality is enhanced and becomes clearer. Also, the product supports 1,100W surrounding system, enough to enjoy the live sound at home. Black color body and speakers will serve as a perfect decorative item for interior of house.”

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Akihabaranews: Byd:Sign comes up with a couple HD Televisions featuring HDMI and 1080p support: the LW-2200AHU (22 inches) and the LW-2600AHU (26 inches).

The 22 inch model displays a strange 1680×1050 resolution (mostly used on PC monitors), along with a 1000:1 contrast, 300cd/m2 brightness, and 5ms response.

The 26 inch version uses the standard 1366×768 HD Ready resolution, which means a smaller resolution on a bigger screen, and 800:1, 400cd/m2 + 8ms.
Prices are set around 340 to 430€.

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BBC News: The BBC will officially launch its high definition television channel on cable and satellite this Saturday.It means viewers will be able to see shows like Strictly Come Dancing and Cranford in high definition, which offers improved sound and pictures.

The BBC also announced that the Queen’s Christmas message would be broadcast in HD for the first time this year.

But Freeview audiences will have to wait, as there is currently not enough space for an HD channel on the service.

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