Bydsign to roll out its 42-inch PDP TV 'PH-4203DFK'

Bydsign(www.bydsign.co.jp) rolled out its 42-inch PDP TV 'PH-4203DFK' in Japan market, which features 1,024 x 768(XGA) resolution, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and 1500 cd/m² brightness.

Suggested price is 144,800 yen.

Humax launches LGB32-DST 32-inch LCD TV

Humax is launching the LGB32-DST, a 32in LCD TV, adding to its range of models which come in sizes from 19 to 40 inches. The 32 inch version will be available in time for Christms.

The glossy, black model features dual HDMI slots, allowing users to connect multiple HD-ready DVD players, games consoles or set-top boxes without the need for swithchers.

The model is ready for the digital switchover with its integrated digital Freeview tuner. This gives viewers access to more than 50 Freeview TV and radio channels without having to purchase a separate set-top box.

Other features include a seven day EPG; digital text and interactive services; Dolby Digital audio output; advanced colour enhancement and four AV inputs.

LG 50PY3D Plasma Flat Panel

he 50PY3D LG plasma flat panel offers 50 inches of full 1080p high definition. You can watch your favorite programs in HD with the deep blacks and vibrant colors that plasma televisions are known for. The native 1920 x 1080p resolution on the 50PY3D provides the most detailed resolution currently possible. Three HDMI connections mean you can hook up to your high-tech components and enjoy HD audio and video through a single cable. LG’s proprietary features like the XD Engine, SimpLink, and image sticking minimization make life with this 50″ plasma screen even better.

Six distinct processes contribute to picture improvement. But whats important to know is that LG’s XD Engine takes the low resolution of analog signals to near HD levels by improving brightness, contrast, and detail. It also reduces signal noise, which is a common trouble-maker for image quality. Since this technology attacks both aspects of analog signal issues, the overall result is cinema-like high resolution images on your 1920 x 1080p plasma screen.

The 50PY3D already provides the convenience and future proofing of HDMI. It also adds LG SimpLink technology so all your LG products can work together that much more easily. SimpLink allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the existing HDMI connection. So your LG television can talk to your LG Blu-ray Disc player with minimal involvement from you.

Toshiba postpones OLED TV plans

oshiba Corp of Japan has delayed the development of ultra-thin OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TVs, because of the high costs associated with mass production.

Its plan to develop a 30in OLED TV for sale in 2009 has been abandoned. However, the company still plans to produce small OLED displays for mobile phones in 2008.

The company hasn’t cancelled its OLED TV plans completely - it will keep an eye on the market and would consider restarting development if it becomes commercially viable to do so.

Toshiba is concerned about the higher power consumption of OLED TVs. On a 30in model, this is up to three times more than the power consumption of an LCD panel of the same size.

Toshiba is also concerned about the production costs of the OLED panel for the 30in model, which was being developed by TMD.

Lower cost production technology is expected to be available around 2010, which would help make OLED TVs more cost-effective to manufacture.

Sony has already released an OLED TV and Samsung is planning to 14in OLED TVs by 2010.

Sharp unwraps 32-inch, 1080p AQUOS gaming TV

Sharp ventured outside the movie-centric sphere of TVs on Thursday by upgrading its AQOUS TVs with the LC-32GP3U, the second iteration of the company's uniquely gaming-oriented HDTV range. The 32-inch screen has optimizations meant just for consoles with a Vyper Drive processing mode that focuses on cutting the screen's lag time for action games. A game mode button on the remote not only activates the faster response times but optionally switches to a specific video input for a favorite game system.

In spite of its size and claimed performance, the set manages the full 1080p resolution available to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and uses dynamic lighting to reach a 10,000:1 contrast ratio. Inputs are provided not just for dual HDMI 1.3 devices with x.v.Color (Deep Color) support but also VGA for home theater PCs and a subwoofer connection to add bass without needing extra satellite speakers.

Sharp will veer away from its typical practices of releasing only black TVs in the US and anticipates shipping red and white versions of the GP3U to match gamers' tastes. All three will sell for $1,600 and should be available later this month.

Affordable and almost FullHD

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 1680x1050 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 1366x768 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€.

Samsung launches BD-P1400 Blu-ray disc player

Samsung has introduced a third generation Blu-ray disc player, the BD-P1400.

The player is fully compatible with 24 movie frames per second playback, allowing movies to be played back in their native format.

The player’s Movie Frame (24Fs) feature allows the HDMI v1.3 output to be adjusted to 24 fps to provide a theatre-like experience.

The BD-P1400 also supports 60Fs for enhanced compatibility with other HDTVs on the market. Bitstream technology is also supported by the player.

Excellent sound quality is provided with advanced HD audio decoding, Dolby Digital and DTS audio playback, Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD.