Digital TV News

Samsung 3D TV to hit UK shops in March

Wednesday 24 February, 2010

By Becca Talbot - becca@consumerchoices.co.uk

You’ll soon be able to watch 3D blockbusters such as Avatar in your living rooms, as Samsung launches a range of new 3D-enabled televisions.

Samsung unveiled its 3D TVs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this month, and the sets will be available in the UK from March.

The new Samsung LED 7, LED 8 and LCD 7 models, along with the BD-C6900 Blu-ray player, will go on sale in March, and the LED 9, the Plasma 7 Series and the HT-C6930W Home Theatre System will follow later in the year.

Andy Griffiths, director of consumer electronics at Samsung UK, said: “The success of recent 3D movie titles is building anticipation from people who want to enjoy the richness of 3D content from the comfort of their living room.”

Though Samsung has not yet revealed the prices of the new sets, it said the TVs would be integrated to support the BBC iPlayer and online content from film rental service LoveFilm, as well as a wifi feature that allows users to watch video content on the web.

Rob Shaw, general manager at Samsung UK, said: “Our televisions offer incredible picture quality and choice, and coupled with the forthcoming Sky 3D TV service, Samsung customers can look forward to a truly immersive viewing experience.”

Jon Ingram, operations director at Digitalchoices.co.uk, said: “The wait for 3D TV sets is finally over, and just in time for Sky (www.sky.co.uk) customers to start enjoying the new 3D channel that will be launched in April.”

Sky demonstrated its 3D technology last month, broadcasting the world’s first ever 3D live event. The satellite TV giant said the event - a premier league match between Arsenal and Manchester United - was a success, and it will continue to broadcast Premier League matches in 3D at pubs across the UK until the launch of its dedicated 3D channel in April.