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Home cinema systems with cool features

Home cinema systems have come a long way from being the poor man's surround-sound setup. The four systems featured here have features that set them apart from separates, and they're all from quality manufacturers. Only one is an actual 5.1 system, but they all have genuinely interesting features that make them worth a look for the bedroom Read more

10 April 2006 by Guy Cocker

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3.5 stars out of 5

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4.0000 stars out of 5

Humax LGB-32TPVR review

This 32-inch LCD TV has two Freeview receivers as well as a 40GB hard drive for recording digital and anologue channels. But while the ability to record digital TV from one remote is a brilliant feature, picture quality from Freeview recordings on the LGB-32TPVR is poor, and only DVI and hi-def component inputs truly impress Read more

£1,100

5 April 2006 by Guy Cocker

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Toshiba 32WLT58 review

Connectivity is the biggest selling point on the 32WLT58, with a massive selection spanning standard and high definition, including a generous two HDMI inputs. Having said that, it doesn't have the most inspiring design we've seen and its Freeview picture quality certainly isn't up there with efforts from Panasonic and Philips Read more

£1,250

4 April 2006 by Guy Cocker

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > Blu-ray and DVD > DVD Players and Recorders

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3.5 stars out of 5

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3.0000 stars out of 5

Liteon LVW-5055 review

More than capable of competing with high-end models from the bigger manufacturers, the LVW-5055 has a huge 250GB hard drive, a DVD recorder with near-universal format compatibility and all the other quality features, such as progressive-scan video, DV input and DivX video playback Read more

£280

28 March 2006 by Guy Cocker

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4.0 stars out of 5

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4.5000 stars out of 5

Philips 32PF9830 review

Philips' Ambilight technology produces a calming glow from the back of the TV, which looks cool and boosts the set's perceived contrast level. And while the 32PF9830 is expensive for its size, is includes plenty of premium features, including a motorised stand, and the picture quality is wonderful. All that's missing is a Freeview tuner Read more

£1,500

13 March 2006 by Guy Cocker

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Rear-projection televisions

All the fuss over flat-screen TV has taken the limelight away from the humble rear-projection television. Rear-pro's physical similarity to the CRT TVs of old mean it's less attractive than its plasma and LCD contemporaries, but rear-pro is still the best way of getting a huge screen at an affordable price. The high contrast and cinematic picture quality mean that these TVs are perfect for movie lovers... Read more

8 March 2006 by Guy Cocker

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TV Recorders and Receivers

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3.0 stars out of 5

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3.5000 stars out of 5

Panasonic DMRES20D review

The ES20D is Panasonic's first DVD recorder and digital tuner combo unit, offering high-quality picture recordings and convenient scheduling from the electronic programme guide, which is integrated beautifully. The unit's lack of a hard drive is its major weakness, as a DVD isn't big enough to record all your programmes while on holiday Read more

£160

6 March 2006 by Guy Cocker

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Sagem HD-D45H review

Sagem's rear-projection TV is a real star performer across both standard and high-definition sources. Texas Instruments' HD2+ chipset has been replaced from the last range for the HD4 model, there are two HDMI inputs that pre-empt demand for high definition, and a Freeview tuner to meet current demand for digital television Read more

£1,300

2 March 2006 by Guy Cocker

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4.0 stars out of 5

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Panasonic Viera TH37PV500 review

This Viera may well be expensive, but you're buying a TV that's been crafted with loving care. The image quality is startlingly good -- anyone who had written plasma off should be pleasantly surprised by the colour and contrast depth of this brand-new panel Read more

£2,000

21 February 2006 by Guy Cocker

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Flat screens for Valentines

The origin of Valentine's Day has many possible explanations -- many assume that it honours St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. The real meaning of Valentine's Day has been diluted thanks to millions of red roses and heart-shaped balloons, so why not be original this year and treat that special someone to a huge flat-screen TV? Read more

13 February 2006 by Guy Cocker