Posts Tagged ‘ HD ’

350,000 Sky subscribers could defect to Freeview HD

Freeview claims that up to 350,000 Sky +HD subscribers might switch to Freeview HD on their main television. YouGov research commissioned by Freeview said that 17% of a sample of 2,063 adults surveyed indicated that they were "likely"...
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Freesat to show Winter Olympics in HD – Techwatch


Freesat to show Winter Olympics in HD
Techwatch
As the BBC will also be broadcasting the games in high definition, those households with a Freesat system will be able to watch the games in...
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Humax HDR available Now

Humax HDR available Now

Humax in conjunction with freesat have announced the Humax Foxsat HDR freesat+ will be available from John Lewis, Comet, Dixons and Argos stores this weekend. We imagine stock will be limited this weekend and stock will not be freely available until next week or the following week as the product moves through the distribution...
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Ofcom award licence for ITV HD and Channel 4 HD for Freeview after digital switchover

Ofcom award licence for ITV HD and Channel 4 HD for Freeview after digital switchover

Ofcom have given the go ahead for ITV HD and Channel 4 HD to be made available on Freeview after digital switchover is completed starting with the Granada region from late autumn 2009, with nationwide coverage by the end of digital switchover in 2012, the BBC HD channel has already been announced earlier this...
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Humax release update for Foxsat01HD – HZPTSF 1.00.15

Humax release update for Foxsat01HD – HZPTSF 1.00.15

Humax have release their latest update for the Foxsat01HD, the update is available now and you should be automatically offered it or you can force the update in the settings menu. The update offers: HD MHEG performance enhancements and added DDS Support to DVB Subtitles Model: Foxsat-HD Software Version: HZPTSF 1.00.15 Loader Version: U7.22...
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Panasonic launches Full HD LCD TV’s with freesat HD built in

Panasonic launches Full HD LCD TV’s with freesat HD built in

Panasonic is to expand its range of Viera TVs with freesat HD built in by adding two new full HD LCD TVs to its already successful PZ81 plasma line up. The LZD81 series, available in two screen sizes: 32” and 37” will be available from October. Panasonic full HD LCD TV with freesat built-in...
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Freesat Confirms Metronic partnership and more manufactures to follow

Freesat Confirms Metronic partnership and more manufactures to follow

As previously reported freesat in a press release today announced: “Electronics manufacturer, Metronic, has signed a deal to produce high definition Freesat digital boxes that will go on sale by the end of the year. “We’re pleased to be partnering with Metronic. They will deliver important extra volumes of affordable and high quality product...
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Beijing 2008 Olympics the first in HD

With the 2008 Beijing Olympics in China starting Friday 8th August it will be the first to be produced and broadcast entirely in HD (High Definition). The BBC are planning on broadcasting over 300 hours of HD content on their dedicated HD channel over the 16 day sporting extravaganza. Commenting on the Olympics being...
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Metronic to launch HD freesat set top box shortly

Metronic manufacturer of digital free to air set top boxes are shortly to release to market a freesat compliant high definition receiver. Details are very hard to come by at the moment and nothing can be currently found on their website, the receiver we understand though will carry the freesat badge so will have...
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Wimbledon and Beijing Olympics to be broadcast in HD

With only 11 days to go until the start of Wimbledon and eight weeks until the start of the Beijing Olympics in China, now is the time to get a HD (High Definition) set top box to enjoy these sporting showcases in stunning HD as long as you have a HD ready TV, subscription...
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