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Pioneer launches 2008 range of Kuro plasma TVs
Five times deeper blacks than current series 7 May 2008 15:57 GMT
Over in the States Pioneer has announced a new line of Kuro plasma flat screen displays with 50-inch and 60-inch 1080p models revealed.

The new Kuros reduce the display's idle luminance and improve black levels five times over the previous 2007 models which...
Pioneer and Panasonic in PDP partnership
Teaming up for plasma TV production 25 April 2008 10:31 GMT
Pioneer and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., best known to consumers for its Panasonic products, have announced they have reached a "basic agreement on a comprehensive PDP business alliance to further progress and reinforce the PDP businesses".

The agreement...
Panasonic to put plasma displays in phones - UPDATED
April Fool from AbleComm 3 April 2008 15:08 GMT
Panasonic has revealed plans to incorporate newly developed, miniature plasma displays in telephones, and other small consumer electronics products.

The new low-voltage plasma technology will be used as plasma video displays for mobile phones to use with AT&T's...
Today's big stories on Megawhat TV NEWS
Catch up with the tech news web tv show 10 March 2008 19:20 GMT
Switch on Megawhat TV now for the biggest stories of the day from the world of gadgets and technology.

In the headlines today - Microsoft slashes Xbox 360 prices across Europe; Pioneer quits the plasma TV market; Apple opens the iPhone to developers - and a...
Pioneer ends plasma production
Sharp-built Kuro LCDs incoming 7 March 2008 9:43 GMT
After announcing around a £70 million loss for the last year, Pioneer has now officially announced that the company has decided to stop production of its Kuro plamsa TVs in order to "resolve to restructure its display business and implement measures to enhance corporate...
Panasonic launches 2008 Viera plasma TVs
Including a 46-incher 3 March 2008 16:52 GMT
Panasonic has released details of their new range of full HD and HD ready Viera plasma TVs, including a new 46-inch model added to the line-up.

The PZ85 Full HD Series, available in March, is equipped with the new "Intelligent Frame Creation" feature. Using...
BBC to start 3D film trials at Six Nations Rubgy
While Samsung launch 3D televisions in Korean 29 February 2008 0:02 GMT
The BBC is to trial filming in 3D to a select audience next month.

The Beeb plans to film the England and Scotland game of the Rubgy Six Nations.

According to reports online although technical details for the event have not been finalised it is...
LG showcases fashion-led televisions
With invisible speakers 14 February 2008 14:57 GMT
LG has showcased a new "cutting edge TV collection" at the London Fashion Week.

The flagship model of LG's new LCD range is the HD ready 1080p LG6000, a TV with a slim silhouette and a unique red-coloured back while a round LED light aperture gives the set...
Pioneer goes white with Shiro Kuro
Limited edition and expensive 8 February 2008 16:08 GMT
Pioneer has announced that it is launching a limited edition white version of its award winning plasma television range, the Kuro.

The set, which will be called the Shiro Kuro, will come with a 50-inch screen and offer the same performance and spec as a standard...
15 Panasonic 103-inch TVs sold last year
And one bloke bought five 17 January 2008 19:12 GMT
According to the Commercial Times, just 15 Panasonic 103-inch plasma TVs have been sold since last December, although priced at around the £32k mark, we're not entirely shocked by the low turnover.

Apparently the monster screens have been shipped to Japan,...
CES 2008: Pioneer "Project Kuro" ultra-thin PDP display
9mm plasma 7 January 2008 21:55 GMT
As part of Pioneer's "Project Kuro" concepts, that also includes the "Extreme Contrast" absolute black television, the compant has developed a super-skinny plasma television.

Just 9mm thick, or thin as no doubt the press info states, the screen matches the...
CES 2008: Pioneer Project Kuro "Extreme Contrast" up close
We see a demo of the TV that will "end the contrast ratio discussion" 7 January 2008 21:44 GMT
Pioneer's Kuro plamsa television range has been well received so far (winning a Pocket-lint award among others) but the company are not sitting on their laurels and just basking in the glow of critical success.

Shown as a concept, with no hints of when this...
CES 2008: Panasonic shows 150-inch plasma
And you just know it's the world's largest... 7 January 2008 21:20 GMT
It's always battle of the biggest at tech shows (at least as far as TVs go) and CES is no exception.

Coming at you from the but-it's-too-big-to-fit-in-my-house department, Panasonic presented their 150-inch PDP display.

It's a thing of beauty,...
CES 2008: Panasonic goes big with 150-inch Plasma TV
Have you got a living room big enough? 7 January 2008 19:01 GMT
Panasonic has announced the launch of the world's biggest TV at CES in Las Vegas.

The new Plasma television is a whopping 150-inches in size and stands over 6ft tall.

Those looking to install one in their living, better have the cash for it. The...
CES 2008: New Panasonic plasma TVs announced
New models included a THX certified range 6 January 2008 21:43 GMT
Panasonic has announced its new 2008 line of Plasma full HD televisions at CES in Las Vegas.

The new models, which will all go under the Viera brand will offer new screen sizes, improved picture quality and increased contrast ratio.

At the top...
CES 2008: Pioneer show future Kuro TV concepts
Super thin and contrast beyond measurability 6 January 2008 17:20 GMT
Pioneer has launched a new concept as apart of its Kuro range of screens that is just 9mm thick.

Called Project Kuro, the new concept is a 50-inch model that makes Hitachi and JVC's newly announced 38mm thin televisions look decidedly fat.

Although...
CES 2008: Hitachi to Unveil New Line of Ultra Thin TVs at CES
1.5-inches thick and available early 2008 5 January 2008 0:49 GMT
Hitachi has said it will be officially unveiling its new line of Ultra Thin LCD and Plasma televisions at CES in Las Vegas that promise to be just 1.5-inches thick in depth.

The screens will be available in three screen sizes (32-inch, 37-inch and 42-inch)
LCDs and plasma more reliable than RPTVs
Average 3% repair rate for flat-screen televisions 6 November 2007 7:31 GMT
American organisation Consumer Reports has discovered that LCD and plasma televisions are "generally very reliable" and rarely require fixing in the first 3 years of service.

This news should be of interest to consumers unsure whether to go for the extended...
LG offers world's only 32-inch plasma television
PDP enters LCD's territory 22 October 2007 10:56 GMT
LG Electronics has announced its first 32-inch plasma TV, the 32PC5RV, to be launched in Brazil this month with a 27-nation roll out to follow in November, including countries in Europe and America.

LG says this flat panel TV is an affordable solution for buyers...
Pioneer Kuro plamsa TVs UK bound
1080p versions 3 September 2007 15:26 GMT
Pioneer has confirmed to Pocket-lint that the Kuro flat screen plasmas on display on its stand at IFA 2007, in Berlin Germany will be coming to the UK this month.

The new models will support 1080p picture resolution rather than just 720p as on previous models...
Samsung to announce new LCD and Plasma televisions at IFA
Samsung P76, Samsung P96 and Samsung F86 coming soon 16 August 2007 23:43 GMT
Samsung has announced that it will be officially launching three new television models at the end of the month at IFA.

The new models will be a part of the F8 LCD television series, the Samsung P9 Plasma series and the Samsung P7 Plasma series.

The...
LG first to Freeview Playback certification with "Time Machine" TVs
Products with extra Freeview features coming to market 10 August 2007 13:48 GMT
LG Electronics has become the first manufacturer to receive Group 2 Freeview Playback certification for its upcoming Time Machine LCD and plasma TV range.

Developed by the Digital Television Group (DTG), the industry association for digital television in the...
PlasmaRiser lets you move your TV around
"Haven't you got a TV just like this in the other room?" 30 May 2007 15:13 GMT
If you want to enjoy flat-screen goodness in multiple rooms, but only have one display panel then a solution is at hand.

The PlasmaRiser is a motorised stand on wheels that lets you cart your telly about your abode safely ensconced in a protective shell, and...
Hitachi and Panasonic strengthen plasma TV partnership
Cross-supplying 103- and 85-inch panels 24 May 2007 13:11 GMT
Hitachi and Matsushita Electric Industrial, best known for its Panasonic brand products, today announced that they have agreed to supply each other with plasma display
panels.

In February 2005, Hitachi and Panasonic agreed to move forward with a wide-ranging...
Two new Fujitsu Plasmavision plasma panels
Enhanced 55- and 63-inchers to join the range 18 May 2007 11:08 GMT
Fujitsu Plasmavision today announces the availability of two new additions to its range.

P55XHA51WSb and P63XHA51WSb are the latest 55 and 63-inch panels to join Fujitsu's portfolio of large screen plasmas and its custom install range.

Available...