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Philips DVP5960 review
If you have a new flat-screen display and want an affordable way to improve the quality of your standard DVDs, Philips' DVP5960 is it. The slim design is well-constructed for a budget model, and includes useful convergent features like USB connectivity, which lets you access music and photo files from digital storage devices Read more
11 January 2007 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Denon DVD-1930 review
While others are embroiled in the HD DVD/Blu-ray format war, Denon has ignored the hype and concentrated on improving standard-definition delivery. The DVD-1930's class-leading build quality and all-round performance mean you can get close to hi-def quality without paying inflated prices for a next generation player Read more
17 November 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Samsung BD-P1000 review
Samsung's BD-P1000 is the first Blu-ray player to arrive in the UK and claims to revolutionise your viewing by displaying high-definition content in the latest 1080p standard. The image quality is undeniably impressive -- the best we've ever seen -- but only rich enthusiasts will stomach the price tag Read more
2 November 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Samsung DVD-HD860 review
Samsung's DVD-HD860 is essentially aimed at owners of high-definition displays who want to maximise the performance of their existing DVD collection. The player features an integrated video scaler that converts ordinary DVD films to high-definition quality 720p or 1080i standards Read more
21 September 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Denon DVD-1730 review
Denon is renowned for the tank-like construction of its components -- the entire unit of the DVD-1730 is reinforced to minimise unwanted vibrations, it could easily pass for a player costing twice as much. And if you want to improve the film quality from your new flat screen using HDMI then the DVD-1730 offers the finest picture performance at this price Read more
18 September 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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JVC DR-MH300 review
JVC's DR-MH300 offers almost every recording option imaginable -- use either the 160GB hard disk drive or software discs using DVD-RAM or –R/RW formats and there's lots of editing and dubbing functions -- useful if you're a budding camcorder Spielberg. It also upscales to hi-def resolution using an HDMI output Read more
10 August 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Sony RDR-HX725 review
The HX725 offers the versatility of disc and hard drive recording, a full range of easy to use functions and superior style and build quality -- and recordings are impressively accurate to the original. It is lacking an integrated digital tuner though, and this exclusion causes usability and performance issues Read more
14 July 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Panasonic DMR-ES15 review
The ES15 is Panasonic's most affordable disc recorder to date and as an entry-level upgrade to your VCR, it's ideal. Multi-format compatibility means you can record and playback using practically any disc format, while the informative menu system and intuitive remote makes operation simple Read more
25 May 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Pioneer DV-989 review
With DVD players available for as little as £20, the £750 tag on Pioneer's flagship DV-989 is certain to raise eyebrows. But if you're an avid enthusiast with a high-end TV and sound system there are few players better equipped for premier performance Read more
21 February 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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