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CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > Home Cinema > Video Streamers

Best media streamers

Connecting your laptop to your TV so you can view your media files on the big screen can be a god-awful faff. Thankfully, media streamers take all the pain out of the process. But which is the best one for you? Read on to find out. Read more

3 June 2011 by Niall Magennis

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TVs

32-inch hi-def LCDs with Freeview

LCDs are getting cheap enough to compete with CRTs on price, and the advent of high definition means they make a huge difference to your viewing. Most people will think that bigger is better, but a 32-inch model is the perfect size for most rooms. We've selected the best 32-inch LCDs on the market that are hi-def compatible and, as a bonus, they've all got integrated Freeview tuners... Read more

2 December 2005 by Guy Cocker

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > Home Cinema > AV Receivers

Best AV receivers under £500

AV receivers are the central hub of any home theatre system. They provide the brains to process surround-sound signals and the brawn to amplify them through the speakers. Here are four of the finest AV receivers that can be found for less than £500 Read more

28 March 2008 by Richard Arrowsmith

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TVs

Cheap 1080p LCD TVs

TVs that can display the 'Full HD' 1080p resolution are rapidly becoming the standard and their prices are falling all the time -- here are four of the best, for around £1,000 and under Read more

21 December 2007 by Ian Morris

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TVs

Plasma perfection: the 42-inch flat-screen shootout

Want a flat screen that won't break the bank? LCD is expensive at the 32-inch mark, and into the crazy price bracket above that. But plasmas offer big screen thrills at a competitive price -- three of the models here are well under £2,000... Read more

1 July 2005 by Guy Cocker

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TVs

Best large-screen TVs under £800

We compare four of the best TVs on the market for around the £800 mark -- the feature-laden Sony Bravia KDL-40V5500, the Panasonic Viera TX-P42S10 with its stunning pictures, the LG 42LF7700 with its built-in freesat receiver, and the LG 42PQ6000, a great all-rounder Read more

5 August 2009 by Ian Morris

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

Hard drive/DVD recorders

Hybrid hard drive/DVD recorders combine the convenience and economy of recording onto a hard drive with the option to archive your favourite moments onto DVD Read more

1 September 2006 by Mary Lojkine

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TVs

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 > TVs

TVs for the bedroom: Mid-range beauties

If you want to buy a new TV these days, it'll have to be a flat screen, even if it's for the bedroom or kitchen. These new models from the major makers impress not only because of their picture quality and design, but also their low price. Some even offer integrated Freeview tuners and high-definition compatibility, meaning they're perfect long-term buys Read more

18 October 2005 by Guy Cocker

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TVs

Best energy-saving TVs

You no longer have to compromise on screen size or performance to get the eco-friendly TV of your green dreams. With sets that turn off automatically when you leave the room and more energy-efficient backlights, it's increasingly easy to cut your bills, save the planet and enjoy yourself at the same time Read more

5 August 2009 by Ian Morris

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