Sony Bravia V4500 TV with HD tuner

It may be sometime until high definition broadcasts come to Freeview, but if you want to future-proof yourself for that day then Sony's new Bravia V4500 set includes an HD tuner so you can be well prepared.

The integrated tuner can decode MPEG-4 AVC transmissions so when compatible broadcasts appear in the airwaves it will be able to display them in their full high definition glory. Available in 26in, 32in or 37in screen sizes, the V4500 doesn't stretch to the highest HD resolution of 1080p, but can handle 720p and 1080i without a problem. It also supports 24fps playback, so you can watch Blu-ray movies at the frame rate they were filmed at.

When you're not watching TV you can switch it into picture frame mode and view images stored on USB memory or a selection of classics from artists like Van Gogh in the built in gallery.

The V4500 will be available later in the year, pricing has yet to be decided. For more information, see Sony.