There are some people who prefer to hide the fact that they have a television set in their home. In recognition of this, NEOD (New Era of Device) has just announced the launch of their new mirror TV sets.

NEOD Mirror TVs hide the latest high-tech Full HD picture behind a faultless mirror.

A smart design innovation secretes a high performance flat TV screen behind a mirror-like glass surface, so that when the screen is switched off, the display becomes reflective like a mirror, framed by a high quality décor-matching bezel.

Produced in Italy with typical design panache and quality, the new displays deliver the very latest Full HD picture performance when required, and the comfort of co-ordinated design accord at other times.

There is range of sizes and styles for the four versions of the NEOD mirror TV concept, all with integrated Loewe widescreen displays:

Home – 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch and 55-inch in a rectangular aspect.
Style - 26-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch and 55-inch in a wider landscape setup.
In-Wall – 22-inch, 26-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch and 55-inch which can be custom-built to specific size requirements.
Full-length – 40-inch and 46-inch.

The technicalities of these stylish sets are:

•  E-LED Backlit Loewe LCD Full HD 200Hz TVs.
  All have DVB-T, DVB-S2 and DVB-C tuners and multi HDMI and USB inputs.
  Also built-in Dolby Digital+ and dts surround sound, integrated speakers, DVB radio, and access to web TV via Loewe’s medianet interface.

There is a wide variety of frames to chose from to enhance these mirror TVs such as gloss black, white woven, Swarovski crystal, crocodile, gloss red crocodile, modern gold, silver, white lacquered, black lacquered and walnut etc.

The NEOD ‘Home’ collection starts at £4999, while the ‘Style’ collection is priced from £4500, and the In-Wall Collection from £3820.
The Full length Mirror TVs start at £5549.

Availability : July 2011.

The newRichmond  slimline ‘TV Fireplace’ has been introduced by Picture House TV Furniture, providing a great way to hide your TV.

The elegant fully functioning new fireplace hides the TV inside:

• The TV automatically lifts to viewing height when the remote is pressed; press it again and it magically disappears and the television switches off automatically to save power.

• The fireplace, which emits 2kW of heat, has a small footprint making it a perfect choice if space is restricted and there are no messy wires and cables, as they are all hidden from view. It will accept TVs up to 52in.

• Picture House’s ‘TV Fireplaces’ are environmentally friendly, as the TV is turned off when not in use and automatically turns on when it’s raised up. Since the TV is not on standby it doesn’t use any power unless it is being watched, thereby reducing the household power consumption.

• Other new designs in the Picture House portfolio include, the Corvado, the Havana and the Valenza.

Award-winning inventor and furniture designer David Free, who runs Picture House TV Furniture and presents “The Great British Woodshop” on Discovery Shed says: “My living room looked soulless with this big black box on the wall - so I came up with this idea of concealing the TV inside a working fireplace - which creates one focal point for the room.”A choice of different electric flame effect fires suitable for the fireplace is available. Prices start from £3,000.

For further information about Picture House TV Fireplaces, please visit the website.

Tel:   (01932) 345184

Furniture Village has announced the launch of the new Kensington TV- Bed Range.

Finished in rich black faux leather, with a plush button styled headboard.

There is no denying that these beds have a striking presence, but there is more to them than just good looks:

• At the touch of a button, a Samsung 32″ LCD TV rises magically from within the foot-end of the bedstead, and is readily prepared for connection to a DVD player or games console.

• With an integrated Digital Free View tuner, it also means you can watch your favourite TV shows in the comfort of your own bedroom without needing to move a muscle!

• Please note: if you have an LCD, plasma or LED TV already, from 22″ to 32″ wide, you can purchase the bedstead separately, and install your own TV!

• The bedsteads come in different sizes and mattresses for all beds are available at Furniture Village stores. Priced from £1515 for a 4′6 (double) bedstead with LCD TV .

• The mattress is not included, but there is a fantastic selection online for a great night’s sleep…

The only thing to worry about now is who has control of the remote!

For more details on the Kensington Bedstead range, please visit the Furniture Village website.

Sound and Vision company DSE Digital, recently completed a multi-room installation in one of the finest new-build properties in Newcastle upon Tyne.

The stunning, contemporary house features all the luxuries and technologies you would expect in a house of the future – plus a few more, including an Aquavision waterproof television in the bathroom.

The owners of this chic home required security that could be accessed from anywhere in the world, discrete lighting with mood control, music throughout the house and a home cinema / games room.

Once this was achieved, they decided they wanted the added luxury of a television they could watch whilst soaking in the bath.

The 17” Aquavision in our picture is connected to Sky and has multi-room sound so the owners can listen to music, watch television or a DVD, which is distributed via a computer server to the bathroom.
The built in magic eye also allows the SKY and DVD to be controlled from the bath.

Aquavision has now launched the world’s first full HD Waterproof television -

• The S4 HD 40” in –wall / waterproof television features the RS232 control port, making it compatible with the likes of Crestron, AMX, iLight and Systemline, therefore enabling it to be controlled from a compatible touch panel anywhere in the home.

• The new model incorporates a true, full High Definition (1920 x 1080) LCD panel that delivers exceptional picture performance.

• Two remote controls (one master and one waterproof) are provided with the new waterproof television and a hard wired control panel is available to fix on the wall.

• The S4 HD 40” is available in the Mirrorvision finish, so that when the television is off, the glass becomes a mirror that is perfect for shaving, make-up etc.

For more information please visit the Aquavision website.

Tel: (01992) 708333

Treat your Dad to the trendiest gadgets and gizmos around at M&S this Fathers Day (21st June). With a large selection of smart toys, techno must-haves and digital gifts, you’ll be sure to surprise your father this year.

Whether you want to treat Dad to the latest must-have music device, or if he’s in need of improving his brain power to complete the crossword, you’ll find it all at M&S, where there is a varied and exciting range of gifts from well known brands as well as award winning M&S branded products.

Featured here is the M&S 7” Portable DVD Player - Product Code: T042086
Priced at £99.00

The latest portable DVD players are the perfect way to relieve boredom on those long journeys. Small enough to pack in a briefcase or an overnight bag, they offer superb sound quality and great picture resolution.

Go in-store to M&S if you want expert face to face advice, or shop online for the full technology catalogue and after-sales support:

Web: http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/node/n/43992030/275-2379627-4140540

With the launch of the BeoVision 4 103-inch television, Bang & Olufsen takes a quantum leap towards the ultimate flat screen television.

Not only is it one of the biggest televisions on the market, it is also the only giant television to come with a stand that can lift the television at the touch of a button and turn and tilt it to the optimal viewing position.

Powerful and discreet-placed on a motorized floor stand, BeoVision 4-103 represents a whole new approach to the placement of a giant flat screen TV; the screen itself will rest only inches above the floor when the TV is not in use, reducing its prominence in the room and concealing all integrated applications.

When the television is turned on, the screen elevates itself to the optimal viewing position and the seamlessly integrated BeoLab 10 centre loudspeaker will emerge underneath the screen, moving forward until it is flush with the front frame of the screen.

At the same time, the screen will turn and tilt according to the user’s preferences. When the television goes into standby mode, the whole process is repeated in reverse, all at the touch of a button on the Beo5 remote control.

BeoVision 4-103 is by nature mainly suited for home cinema viewing, owing to its exceptional picture quality and its significant size. However, it also incorporates a range of picture improvement technologies, such as automatic picture control and an anti-reflection coated contrast screen, which enhances the viewing experience during daytime viewing.

Offering a superior integrated surround sound solution, which makes it possible to connect up to 14 BeoLab loudspeakers, BeoVision 4-103 furthermore introduces Adaptive Sound Technology. With this technology, the sound can be made to appear directly in front of the listener, no matter where the loudspeakers are placed and regardless of the listener’s position in the room.

For more information please contact:

Web: http://www.bang-olufsen.com
Tel: (0800) 138 0525

The living room is meant for living in, so it really needs to be a comfortable, functional and flexible space.

A space where you can just relax, socialize or maybe watch TV - a place where you can express your personality.

When it comes to creating your perfect living room, IKEA offers a wide range of products; from textiles, seating, storage to TV solutions, in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours to match your style and budget.

Featured here are:

• 1 ARLID leather footstool £224.13.
• 2 ARLIOD 3seater sofa £733.06.
• 3 IMFORS coffee table £68.41.
• 4 LERSTA reading lamp£7.82 each.

For more inspiration and solutions online visit:

Web: http://www.IKEA.co.uk/livingrooms

Hitachi re-engineered the flat screen TV from the inside out, to deliver this especially stylish and sleek Ultra Thin LCD - now all screen sizes are a staggering one third the depth of the conventional flat screen TV – and very affordable.

With a tiny 35mm profile and weighing as little as 10.9 kilos, these streamlined models were the first to offer 360 degree styling, making them slimmer, lighter and stunning from every angle.

Easier and more convenient to position, they offer greater freedom of space, movement and placement within the home - to fit in beautifully with the most image conscious of lifestyles.

Available in 32-inch, 37 and 42 inch 1080 HD formats, these Hitachi LCDs link to either your Sky, Freeview, or Cable box, with only one lead from the box to the TV.

All models boast IPS LCD technology, for superior brightness, contrast and colour; ensuring that their small profile doesn’t compromise on large-screen viewing performance.

There is no need to confine the flat screen to a corner, or with its back against a wall; concealed cabling and a minimalist stand, combined with elegant design details, chamfered edges and polished accents, carried all the way round the frame, ensures that each model looks as appealing from the back as from the front.

This radical new design approach frees users to position the new screens wherever and however they like.
Priced from around £783.

Web: http://av.hitachi.com/tv/lcd
Tel: (020) 8857 0802

Simply convenient, is the claim made by Loewe on presenting their new product line; top-class, intelligent technology and a clear functional design - the Loewe Art SL television has it all.

This is why Loewe has developed the television set further- making it a slim and convenient entertainment centre, with its superb picture and audio quality, along with the integration of necessary components, the Loewe Art SL makes watching television a real pleasure.

The Art SL LCD TV is the slimmest Loewe set ever and it’s unique in that its slim design doesn’t sacrifice any features - both the Art 47 SL Full-HD+ 100 and the Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100, come with all the features required for a first-class home entertainment cinema experience.

Despite its slim profile, you can enjoy not only high-definition images in Full-HD resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels, but also a particularly flowing picture transition, thanks to 100 Hz technology and 24p motion picture display that leads to greater sharpness of movement, even during fast camera shifts.

When it comes to good sound with a slim profile, it’s the details that count:
The sound box developed by Loewe and the high-quality, powerful amplifier, create brilliant sound quality, despite the particularly flat housing.

Loewe Art is available in two housing colours and initially two sizes: a 42-inch version with 106 cm screen diagonal and a 47-inch display, with a screen diagonal of 119 cm.

The LoeweArt range is oriented towards customers who appreciate convenience and classic elegance!

Loewe products are stocked in Harrods and Selfridges as well as Loewe Galleries across the UK.
For further information visit:
Web: http://www.loewe-uk.com

M&S has revealed its No1 Christmas Cracker, the ultimate gift, which it believes is set to top the 2008 Christmas wish lists.

The limited edition crystal 19″ HD-ready LCD television, is embellished with over 500 Crystalised Swarovski Element crystals, an integrated DVD player and Freeview receiver.

The new television features: HD format (1080i 720p) and Nicam stereo sound and combines energy efficiency with true fashionista style.

The remote control boasts a green power-off button, which completely switches off the television rather than leaving it on standby.
Priced at just £399.

Sarah Edwards, Head of Buying for Gifts and Electricals said, “We are confident that this television will earn its ‘hot buy’ status this Christmas, due to its striking crystal chassis and limited edition status.

With the current trend of improving not moving, we find our customers are looking for more design-led gadgets and this television will appeal to both adults and children alike”.

With less than 1000 available nationwide, in the 40 M&S Stores with Technology areas and online, you’ll have to be quick to snap up this Christmas must-have buy!

Web: http:// www.marksandspencer.com