Toshiba Launches Freeview HDTVs

This year, Toshiba is making a commitment to Freeview HD. As part of this, it is releasing two LED HDTV series with built-in DVB-T2 tuners - the Regza WL and SL series.

This means that viewers who buy these sets will be able to enjoy crystal-clear HD broadcasts without buying additional hardware such as a satellite dish or subscribing to HD services from local providers.

Both the WL and SL series come with local dimming LED technology, an ultra-slim panel and Toshiba’s Resolution+ technology, which enhances the quality of Standard Definition broadcasts so they appear in stunning HD. The WL series offers 200Hz processing and is available in 55-, 46- and 40-inch screens while the SL series comes with 100Hz processing and consists of 46-, 40- and 32-inch models.

The Regza SL models will hit the market in April with the more expensive WL models following shortly in May.

Aside from these, Toshiba is also offering the Regza RV, XV, AV and DV series for 2010. The RV and XV models are the first from Toshiba to offer wireless DLNA connectivity; the DV models have a built-in DVD player and the AV models are among its lowest-priced while still providing amazing picture quality.

Other products Toshiba has in store for 2010 include a Freeview+ HD DVR with a 500GB hard drive, DVD players with HDMI and USB ports, Blu-ray players and laptops like the Satellite U500-1EX, which has a touchscreen display which weighs just a little over two kilos.