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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

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Denon DHT-500SD review

What's a hardcore Japanese manufacturer like Denon doing flogging its wares for only £400? Thankfully, the answer is that it's found a way to bring its high-end expertise down to a budget level Read more

£450

6 June 2005 by Guy Cocker

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Thomson DHD4000 review

The Thomson DHD4000 has dual tuners, so you can record one channel while you're watching another. Even better, the unit constantly buffers two channels, so you can change between them without losing your place. It's not only a fantastically designed piece of consumer electronics, but also one that fundamentally changes the way you watch TV Read more

£160

14 May 2005 by Guy Cocker

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Panasonic DMR-ES10 review

The AV performance and quality of recordings by the ES10 can't be beaten, even by more expensive players. And with component outputs as well, this great-value recorder will even make a good accompaniment to a flat-screen display Read more

£200

17 June 2005 by Guy Cocker

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Dual-tuner Freeview PVRs

When Freeview PVRs arrived, it was easy to see how the ability to pause live TV and record to a hard drive would revolutionise the way we watch TV. The first-generation devices only had one tuner though, and hence the ability to only record and watch one channel. When dual tuner devices arrived, the dream was finally realised -- you could record one channel to the hard drive while watching another Read more

25 January 2006 by Guy Cocker

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It's playback time: Freeview hard-drive recorders

If you've not yet made the upgrade to Freeview, you should think about spending that little bit more and buying an integrated recorder. These devices don't just record, they also enable you to pause live TV, rewind through what you've been watching and cut out the ad breaks... Read more

20 September 2005 by Guy Cocker

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Samsung LE32R41BD review

The Samsung LE32R41BD is a good-quality, 32-inch LCD TV with every feature we look for, including picture processing, integrated Freeview and high-def compatibility -- and all for under £1,000 Read more

£950

31 October 2005 by Guy Cocker

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Philips 26PF5520D review

The 26PF5520D offers almost everything that you could want on a modern TV, including full high-definition compatibility and built-in Freeview, all for the miserly sum of £700. It might not offer picture processing or NXT speakers, but with decent picture quality and a shopping list of features, this is a true bargain Read more

£700

2 August 2005 by Guy Cocker

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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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Samsung DVD-HD850 review

A DVD player that 'upscales' normal DVD video to high-definition resolution, this is an absolute must for anyone who has emptied their bank account buying a hi-def TV. With great connectivity and a beautiful picture, this is one of the bargains of the year Read more

£90

20 October 2005 by Guy Cocker