LCD Freeview - Version 1.0 LCD freeview: duplicate content checker software for windows. Launched on October 30th 2002 the Free-to-air Freeview television service took over from the failed ITV digital service. According to a Sony publication there are plans to introduce HDTV high definition channels in 2009. 2009 looks set to become the year where Freeview and HDTV will become the hottest buzz-words in consumer electronics.