Sharp Electronics continues to play a leading role in the industry transition to digital television by showcasing a new 19-inch (18 ½" diagonal) screen class widescreen AQUOS model, the LC-19D45U LCD TV. Boasting a true 16:9 aspect ratio, 1366 x 768 resolution and a distinctive small footprint, the LC-19D45U delivers a stunning high-definition picture in a screen size that’s perfect for secondary viewing spaces including kitchens, bedrooms and offices…

Samsung Electronics unveiled today the next generation of its award-winning LED back-lit TVs, featuring a first of its kind built-in 3D processor, connected interactive experiences and innovative, trend-setting designs with a wide range of options to match the décor of almost any living room. This year’s flagship Series, the 9000, has proudly won the 2010 CES Best of Innovations award…

At the launch of its 2009 product line, JVC today also revealed several future display technologies and designs.

Slim Display Systems with Modular Components

(42” class LT-42WX70 display and design study mockups with other separate components)

JVC today announced plans to market a new LCD TV system comprised of the 42-inch class super slim LT-42WX70 and a separately available tuner that can be integrated into the display’s stand. To demonstrate possible expansions to that concept, JVC showed how other components, such as a Blu-ray player, hard disk personal video recorder or internet box could also be integrated into the system…

Panasonic will demonstrate its critically-acclaimed Full HD 3D VIERA Plasma displays as well as its latest advanced cable technologies this week at the National Cable & Telecommunications Cable Show, today through May 13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Panasonic booth (#1015) will highlight the recently launched Full HD 3D Home Theater System as well as live demonstrations of new tru2Way applications and Panasonic’s new Remote User Interface technology (RUI)…

Panasonic announced today pricing and availability of its much-anticipated 2013 Smart VIERA ZT60 Series Plasma HDTVs which will be available exclusively through approximately 400 Magnolia locations inside Best Buy beginning on May 20 through July 31.

The ZT60 Series is available in two screen sizes - the TC-P65ZT60, 65-inch class (SRP $4099.99) and the TC-P60ZT60, 60-inch class (SRP $3499.99).

The Smart VIERA ZT60 Plasma Series, Panasonic’s new flagship series, features a “Beyond the Reference” Studio Master Panel which produces deep black levels for stunning picture quality…

Samsung Electronics today announced the U.S. availability and pricing of its award-winning LED HDTVs. Samsung has delivered the largest LED TV lineup with eight series ranging from 19 to 65 inches, with select series delivering the most immersive 3D experience. Samsung’s LED TV lineup will begin to roll out in retail this month…

Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal U.S. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., the industry leader in high definition and Plasma televison, today introduced attendees to the 2008 CEDIA convention to the latest additions in the company’s already acclaimed internet enabled Plasma line, the PZ850 series. Joining the TH-50PZ850 and the TH-46PZ850, the industry’s first internet enabled TVs, are the 58-inch class (58-inches measured diagonally) and the TH-65PZ850 class (64.7-inches measured diagonally), giving Panasonic a wide breadth of screen sizes in the flagship series of high performance Plasma TVs…

Pioneer Electronics Inc. today announces the new Signature Series of Elite® KURO monitors tailored specifically for custom installers with a unique set of features for seamless high-end installations. The new Elite KURO monitors join Pioneer’s 2008 line of high-definition televisions and accomplish yet another milestone in Pioneer’s Project KURO initiatives. The end result is an even greater improvement to industry leading black levels accountable for added contrast, deeper colors and the supreme picture quality the KURO name has become synonymous with…

LG Electronics and Skype today announced that LG’s 2010 HDTVs with NetCast Entertainment Access™ will feature embedded Skype™ software allowing Skype users to make voice and high-definition video calls directly from their family room without a PC. Skype on the new LG HDTVs will be demonstrated this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show (Central Hall Booth #8205).

“Embedding the Skype software in our broadband HDTVs enriches the user experience, allowing consumers to connect with family and friends from the comfort of their family room without a PC,” said Peter Reiner, senior vice president, marketing, LG Electronics USA…

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…