True Sony HD in 3D

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Forget any notion of cheap cardboard glasses; the Sony comes complete with hi-tech Active Shutter glasses which provide an image so real [they say] it has to be seen to be believed.

Main Features

• Integrated Full HD 3D – lifelike 3D action in true 1080p high definition
• BRAVIA Internet Video – direct internet connection to access on-line services and catch-up Tv Internet Widgets – handy widgets you can download which display on-screen to keep you up-to-date with news and your favourite websites
• Integrated Wi-Fi – easy connection without cables
• Motionflow 200Hz PRO – enjoy fast moving action without any blur with 4 times the average refresh rate of regular TV’s plus innovative back lighting technology the smoothest, fast-moving sports and movie action scenes with four times the number of images than conventional 50Hz TVs
• LED backlighting – enhanced colour intensity with GigaContrast for the whitest whites and blackest blacks in an ultra-thin screen which uses less energy
• Intelligent Presence Sensor – automatic shut down if you leave the room or stop watching and automatically starts when you re-enter the room
• Minimalistic Design – looks as good as it performs with a stunning new design for 2010 that looks great even when turned off
• Full HD 1080 – pure HD for the best possible viewing experience

More details

• Sony KDL-60LX903

Free HD TV in the UK

Free HD broadcasts on BBC, ITV and Channel 4 HD channels will be available along with S4C HD in Wales.

Viewers in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Bradford, Birmingham Cardiff and Swansea will be the first to be able to receive Freeview HD by the end of March 2010.

To check availability in your area you can enter your postcode on the Freeview website:

• www.freeview.co.uk/availability

HD Receivers

To be able to watch HD broadcasts on Freeview you will need an HD TV. You will need a Freeview HD Receiver or a TV with Freview HD receiver built-in.

The Freeview HD box will be available early 2010 and the Freeview+ HD recorder will be available Spring 2010.

Humax HD-Fox T2 Freeview HD Set-top Box

The Humax T2 is the first set-top box to be able to decode the Freeview high definition signal. MPEG 4 compatible and fully compliant with UK DVB-T2 standards, the Humax is now available to buy in the UK.

Main Features

• Watch subscription-free HD broadcasts from BBC HD, ITV HD and Channel 4
• 8 day on-screen program guide
• Dolby Digital output
• Auto detection and tuning when new channels become available
• Built-in USB connector enables you to view images and movies from external devices such as digital cameras, video recorders and USB media players
• Ethernet connection for connection to internet and future services such as BBC iPlayer broadcasts.
• Receives standard digital broadcasts
• Standby power of less than 1watt
• 2 year manufacturer’s guarantee

Specifications

• Dimensions – 280mm x 200mm x 44mm
• Weight – 1.42kg CPU: BCM7405
• Flash memory 32MB SDRAM 256MB(+64MB)
• Tuner & Channel : Terrestrial Number tuner 1 DVB-T/DVB-T2
• Frequency Range 48.5MHz to 226.5MHz(VHF), 470MHz to 862MHz(UHF)
• Signal Level -70 to -10 dBm Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
• Video Resolution 1080p,1080i,720p,576p,576i
• Audio Decoding MPEG/MusiCam Layer I&II Input voltage AC 90-250V
• Detailed spec sheet here (pdf)

Where to Buy It

• Amazon – £178.99
• Comet – £179.99
• Currys – not yet available
• John Lewis – not yet available
• Laskys – £179.99

A new device has been launched by, UK technology company Cello, which enables anyone with a broadband connection to stream TV broadcasts such as those from the BBC iPlayer and YouTube directly to an integrated LCD TV screen without the need for a set-top box, computer or external software.

Internet LCD TV

The device can be connected to a standard Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi dongle and will work anywhere where there is a suitable internet connection. The unit also has 2 x HDMI sockets to enable external devices such as games consoles and dvd players to be connected. The iViewer can also be connected to a PC or Laptop via Wi-Fi or by cable.

Available with either a 26” or 32” display and comes complete with a table stand and remote control unit. The 26” model is HD Ready and the 32” is Full 1080p HD.

With the growing popularity of internet TV services this device looks set to be very popular and with the relentless march of technology, led by Google’s YouTube, it might not be very long before internet TV becomes the standard format of TV broadcasting?

The M&S iViewer is manufactured by Yorkshire technology firm Cello Electronics. The company is well established and manufactures own-brand electronic products for retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Littlewoods and Office Depot.

Where to But It?

The iViewer will be sold exclusively by M & S from 10th December and will be priced at around £399 for the 26” screen model and £499 for the 32” Full HD 1080p version.

• M & S Technology

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