Philips is meeting and exceeding the demands of today’s HDTV consumer with the debut of its dynamic 7000 FlatTV series. Revealed today at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), this stylish new line ranges from 19 to 52 inches (diagonal), and features a rounded edge surrounded by an acrylic edge, which not only gives the set a less rigid look but also enhances the sets technology. The processing, sound, connectivity and design all work in concert to create the ultimate viewing experience…

Panasonic today announced the launch of a new Internet Social Network application, Social TV, that will be available on VIERA Connect-equipped 2011 VIERA HDTVs and subsequent models. The app allows one to access social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook while also enjoying programming simultaneously on their VIERA HDTV. Panasonic also announced the addition of a new gaming application from PlayJam and a movie/video channel dedicated to Bollywood, called BigFlix.

These three applications come with no additional fee…

Samsung Electronics America Inc., the market leader in HDTV design and innovation, enhances its "functional art" home technology collection with the introduction of two new LCD HDTVs. The Series 8 850 and 860 LCD HDTVs feature a next generation implementation of Samsung's ToC™ (Touch of Color™) design – a new slim and narrow frame with a depth of 1.9 inches at its widest. In addition to rose (850), Samsung now offers its innovative ToC design in deep blue (860)…

Samsung Electronics America Inc., the market leader in flat screen HDTV design and innovation, offers consumers more options for bringing a “Touch of Color” to their home entertainment center with the Series 6 630 LCD HDTVs. The bezel of the LCD HDTVs incorporates Samsung's ToC™ (Touch of Color) design now with a new, narrower frame…

Sharp, a worldwide leader in flat-panel Liquid Crystal Display Televisions, announced today an agreement with NBC Universal to bring NBCU content in the form of text and pictures to AQUOS Net connected TVs. Consumers using Sharp AQUOS HDTV LCD TVs equipped with AQUOS Net capability will have access to a variety of web-based content from NBCU’s broad portfolio. AQUOS Net is a gateway, available through the Ethernet jack on the television, to several unique services including independently supplied Web-based content…

ViewSonic, a leading global provider of visual display products, today expanded its HD offerings with the launch of six new LCD TVs in a variety of sizes packed with features to make entertainment more fun.

ViewSonic’s 32" VT3245 and 37" VT3745 TVs deliver brilliant images with 1920x1080 resolution for true 1080p capability. With a 5-millisecond response time, 4,000:1 static contrast ratio and 3D video processing, both TVs offer extreme picture clarity and an SRS TruSurround XT audio surround sound experience, ideal for fast action movies and sporting events…

Panasonic Corporation of North America, the industry leader in high definition Plasma and LCD televisions, introduced its expanded line of VIERA LCD HDTVs at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. Panasonic’s continuing and growing commitment to LCD televisions is evidenced by an increase from five VIERA LCD models in 2008 to 12 in 2009. In addition to the enhanced product line-up, Panasonic added an iPod docking station to four of the new VIERA LCD models and introduced a new screen size – a 19-inch class (19”measured diagonally) to the LCD family…

VIZIO, Inc. announced today a new, sleek and slim line-up of large-size HDTVs. Highlighted by the E-Series 60" Class Razor LED™ Smart TV (E601i), which is priced at $999.99 and available now, the large collection also includes a stunning E-Series 70" Class unit and M-Series 55" and 65" Class (2D and 3D) units. The newly designed E-Series 60" Razor LED Smart TV gives consumers an ultra-thin, slim-frame design, brilliant 1080p Full HD LED quality, and VIZIO Internet Apps at an unbeatable sub-$1000 value…

Panasonic, the market leader in Plasma HDTVs and the Official HDTV of the Olympic Games, announced that its entire best-selling 2008 line of 1080p VIERA Plasma HDTVs is rated to last 100,000 hours before reaching half its original brightness. Based upon the U.S. average daily viewing time of six and a half hours, Panasonic 1080p Plasma HDTVs could on average take more than 42 years to reach half of their original brightness level…

Following the release of study results showing that four out of five consumers prefer LG CINEMA 3D over Sony and Samsung active 3D televisions,* LG Electronics today launched two new LG CINEMA 3D entertainment packages, which include an LG CINEMA 3D HDTV, 3D Blu-ray Disc player and four pairs of LG’s lightweight 3D glasses – all packed together in one box.

“As more and more people seek to bring the 3D viewing experience into their homes, LG is offering them an easy-to-buy and even easier-to-enjoy 3D home entertainment package,” said Jay Vandenbree, senior vice president, home entertainment, LG Electronics USA…