Panasonic Corporation of North America, the industry leader in high definition Plasma and LCD televisions, recently introduced its expanded line of VIERA HDTVs at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. Building upon its award winning portfolio of high definition televisions, Panasonic will broaden its offering in 2009 by introducing new screen sizes in Plasma with a new 54-inch class plasma. In addition, VIERA will extend its unique technology features, such as the acclaimed VIERA CAST®™ web menu, to additional model lines.

VIERA CAST, originally launched in 2008, will broaden its entertainment offering with the addition of Amazon’s VOD streaming video service…

ViewSonic today announced the addition of an ultra-thin bezel commercial display, the CD4230, and an LCD HDTV with multimedia support, the VTMS2431, to its digital signage family. These products accompany ViewSonic’s open frame LCD displays and RISC- and x86-based network media players, making the company a complete solutions provider for businesses that need to implement a full digital signage network.

At 13.77mm, the CD4230 is ViewSonic’s new ultra-thin bezel 42” commercial display, setting a new slim standard for large format, high-impact digital signage…

Panasonic, a leader in High Definition technology, today announced it won the “Best of CES” award in the Television category for its 2009 VIERA Plasma HDTV G10-Series unveiled earlier this week. Produced and judged by editors from CNET (www.cnet.com), the winners of the “Best of CES” awards were announced Saturday, January 10, at the 2009 International CES in Las Vegas.

Selected by CNET’s unbiased expert editors, winners are recognized as having the hottest products in their respective technology categories for their unmatched innovation and creativity, and their ability to excite consumers and help them explore a world gone digital…

LG Electronics, a global leader in TV and home theater products, today unveiled its ambitious plans to become one of the top two flat panel display makers in the world.

The company is aiming for 16 percent overall market share in flat panel TVs and sales of more than 21 million TVs in 2009. By category, the company plans to sell 18 million LCD TVs, giving it 15 percent market share, and 3 million plasma TVs, for 19 percent of the market…

Rallypoint Systems, Inc., the leading provider of software and services for internet-enabled HDTVs and interactive television, today announced it has teamed with Sharp Electronics Corporation to provide fantasy sports content and social networking features to Sharp AQUOS Net-connected TVs.

AQUOS Net is a gateway, available through the Ethernet jack on select AQUOS televisions, to several unique services and Web-based content. Existing and new Sharp AQUOS Net customers will be able to activate Rallypoint services easily by pressing the “NET” button on their remote control. Access to this feature has a target start date of April 2009…

Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display Televisions, announces today it has teamed with NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, to enable AQUOS Net users to track daily local NAVTEQ Traffic™ reports. Consumers using Sharp AQUOS HDTV LCD TVs equipped with AQUOS Net capability now have access to real-time, local traffic conditions to plan ahead without having to leave the comfort of their living room. AQUOS Net is a gateway, available through an Ethernet jack on the television, to several unique services including independently supplied Web-based content…

Sharp today introduces two new small, widescreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) televisions with space-saving designs and added convenience features designed for consumers looking to upgrade old CRT TVs or add a second set to the home. Available in 22-inch (21 1/2" diagonal) screen class size, model LC-22DV27U delivers a slim and versatile all-in-one-TV and video solution with the addition of a built-in DVD player. The 22-inch (21 1/2" diagonal) screen class size LC-22SB27U gives consumers another high-definition option with advanced features and a distinctively small footprint…

Sharp today introduces the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) AQUOS E Series, including the E77U models and the E67U models, rounding out a lineup of new Full-HD 1080p LCD TVs that bring enhanced picture quality to the forefront. The E Series features the E77U models in 65- (64 33/64" diagonal), 52- (52 1/32" diagonal), 46- (45 63/64" diagonal) and 40-inch (40" diagonal) screen class sizes (LC-65E77U, LC-52E77U, LC-46E77U and LC-40E77U respectively), and the E67U models in 40- (40" diagonal) and 32-inch (31 35/64" diagonal) screen class sizes (LC-40E67U and LC-32E67U respectively)…

Strengthening its position as an innovative leader in the LCD TV industry, Sharp today introduces the world’s first AQUOS LCD TV Series with a built-in Blu-ray Disc™ player, for a convenient all-in-one home theater solution. The Full-HD 1080p AQUOS BD series, which includes the 52-inch class (52-1/32" diagonal) LC-52BD80U, 46-inch class (45-63/64" diagonal) LC-46BD80U, 42-inch class (42-1/64" diagonal) LC-42BD80U, 37-inch class (37" diagonal) LC-37BD60U and 32-inch class (31-35/64" diagonal) LC-32BD60U, combines the ultimate high definition television with the ultimate high definition content format with a side-loading multi-slot for Blu-ray, DVD and CD content…

Today, Toshiba announced its comprehensive 2009 LCD TV/DVD combination lineup, reinforcing its 2008 market share lead in this product category. Toshibas new line delivers a convenient all-in-one entertainment experience that can be integrated into any room of the house, whether its the kitchen, bedroom or home office.

"Toshibas success with LCD TV combination products is driven by our commitment to provide consumers with quality digital TVs in every room of the home," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Digital A/V Group…