Today's High-Def Headlines

Travel Channel Debuts HDTV Network - MCN
Travel Channel launched an HDTV version of its network, Travel Channel HD. The new service will feature the standard-definition channel’s series and personalities such as Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Best Places to Find Cash and Treasures and Samantha Brown’s Passport series. In the Travel Channel HD Landscape Study, conducted by Frank N. Magid Associates last fall, Travel Channel was ranked the most anticipated new HDTV network among current HD subscribers.

Toshiba Cuts HD Player Prices in Blu-ray Fight - Reuters
Consumer electronics maker Toshiba Corp said on Monday it is slashing prices of its HD DVD format players by between 40 to 50 percent as major Hollywood studios move to embrace Sony Corp's Blu-ray format high definition DVDs. Toshiba America Consumer Products said it cut prices of its HD DVD players effective January 13 to boost market adoption of its next-generation DVD players by mainstream consumers after what it said was a successful fourth quarter in unit sales.

Toshiba Expands Regza Line For First Half - TWICE
Scott Ramirez, Toshiba TV products marketing VP, said due to intensified competition and rapidly changing TV market dynamics, the company will deliver products this year in two sixth-month cycles. The first half segment will ship in the February/March timeframe and the second half, to be unveiled later in the year, will include products slated for August/September, giving the manufacturer time to make adjustments as needed.