The roll out of the Freeview HD service has been accelerated to reach 50% of the country by this summer, in time for the World Cup, allowing you to watch every match in stunning quality on the BBC HD and ITV HD channels.
John Kempner, central buyer for Vision at John Lewis says, “We always see a surge in sales of TVs in the run up to major sporting events. The World Cup is about the biggest, and this year the opportunity to see it in High Definition will be more accessible than ever before. We expect TVs with built in Freeview HD to be popular and there is the Humax HD Digital Receiver for those who want to get t he best from their existing HD Ready TV.”
With just 91 days till the World Cup starts there has never been a better time to purchase a new TV. All TVs bought from John Lewis come with a free five-year guarantee, giving you the assurance that your new purchase will still be under guarantee for the 2014 World Cup.
Panasonic Viera TX-P42G20B Plasma HD 1080p TV, 42″ with Built-in freesat & Freeview HD – £1,099.
This state-of-the-art television produces amazing picture quality even during fast moving scenes, something football fans will appreciate. Sound is enhanced with built in surround sound technology with bass extension. The 4 HDMI sockets allow you to hook-up your Blu-ray player, PVRs and games consoles with ease. The TV is also capable of playing footage straight from your camcorder in high-definition mode and you can view a slideshow of your photos, just remove the SD memory card from your digital camera and insert into the slot on the TV.
Sony Bravia KDL32EX703U LED HD 1080p Television, 32 inch with Built-in Freeview HD – £899
Offering Full HD pictures and a super slim design, this elegant LED TV benefits from stunning pictures and great sound. Image Blur Reduction ensures smooth, sharp images in fast moving scenes, making it a great choice for sports and ‘Invisible’ speakers are cleverly hidden in the design and positioned for the ideal sound elevation. Another clever feature is a ‘Presence Sensor’ which detects motion in front of the TV, so if you leave the room the picture turns off automatically after a set time and only turns on again when you return.
Humax HD-FOX T2 Freeview HD Digital Receiver – £179
Once connected to an HD Ready TV (via the HDMI cable supplied), the compact, stylish and feature rich Humax HD-FOX T2 allows you to immediately enjoy the BBC HD channel and ITV1 HD channel. Channel 4 HD and S4C in Wales will launch very soon. In addition to the high definition channels, you will also have access to 50 standard definition digital TV channels, 24 radio stations and the interactive red button service – all subscription-free.
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