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Quested Suggests IP for BBC UltraHD

by Tom Allen

The BBC’s Andy Quested has said that the broadcaster may not use terrestrial signals for any future UltraHD plans. Speaking at the Futuresource Consulting New Content Horizons conference in London, Quested said the Red …

UltraHD Playback SoC Now Sampling

by Tom Allen

Japan’s Socionext is now sampling a new UltraHD media playback SoC, which supports high-res content at 60fps using HEVC and VP9. The MN2WS03101A is a single chip IC, with built-in HDMI-Tx/Rx. It is compatible …

Thomson Enables UltraHD in Italy

by Tom Allen

Thomson Video Networks has announced that Chili, the Italian content provider, is using the ViBE VS7000 multi-screen and HEVC encoding platform. The VS7000 is being used to deliver UltraHD content through Chili’s pay-TV platform.

27″ High-Res LG Monitor Makes Quiet Appearance

by Tom Allen

A new LG monitor has appeared on the company’s Australian website, with no accompanying announcement. The page is currently pretty sparse, with only the key features of the monitor listed. It is a 27″ …

Tags:Desktop Monitors| Large Display Monitor| LG Electronics (LGE)| UltraHD| Vol 22 - Issue 22

NEC Strengthens 4K UHD Professional Display Series with 65″ Model

by Helen Vince

NEC Display Solutions Europe is expanding its MultiSync UHD range with a new 65-inch UHD display, offering a more immersive visual experience. Multiple industries relying on displays for business-critical applications such as control rooms, …

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ViewSonic Introduces New 4K Monitor for Business

by Tom Allen

ViewSonic, a leading global provider of visual solution products, introduces the VG2860MHL-4K Ultra HD monitor designed specifically with business professionals in mind. Building upon its award-winning display heritage, ViewSonic’s new Ultra HD VG2860MHL-4K meets …

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LDM Product Roundup – Vol 22 No 21

by Tom Allen

LG has launched a cashback promotion for its UltraHD TVs in Germany. Until 11th July, customers purchasing 55″ or 65″ models of the UF9509, or 55″, 60″ or 65″ models of the UF8569, UF8559, …

LG Expands UltraHD in CEE

by Tom Allen

SPI International, owner of the Filmbox brand, has entered into an agreement to promote LG’s UltraHD TVs in Eastern Europe. The company will also make more UltraHD content available to LG TV owners in …

UHD Blu-ray Players Will Appear at IFA

by Tom Allen

The UltraHD Blu-ray standard was announced this month (BDA Completes UltraHD Blu-ray), and Panasonic has wasted no time in talking about pricing, with a promise of ‘No thousand-dollar machines’. Ron Martin, of Panasonic Hollywood …

Tags:Blu-ray| Large Display Monitor| Panasonic| UltraHD| Vol 22 - Issue 21

Exhibition Highlights from Streaming Media East

by Norbert Hildebrand

Streaming Media East also had a small exhibition area with 47 companies showing off their offering related to content creation and streaming video. While there were some acquisition-related exhibitors, most exhibitors offered management and …

As Screens Grow, HD Will Suffer, Says Noland

by Tom Allen

Katie Noland is an R&D technologist at the BBC. She spoke about a survey undertaken last year, investigating average viewing distances in the UK. A small but growing number of people are sitting in …

UltraHD Needs Demystifying in Retail, Says Uden

by Tom Allen

Andrew Uden is the senior technical manager at UK supermarket chain, Asda, which is owned by Walmart. He spoke about developments in the TV industry, starting with an informal poll to see how many …