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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

£1,000

2 November 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith

CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TVs

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4.5 stars out of 5

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4.5000 stars out of 5

Panasonic Viera TH42PX600 review

If you're looking for a large-screen display but can't decide between LCD and plasma, then look no further. Compared to similarly sized LCD models we've seen, the TH42PX600's detail may not be quite as crisp, but this plasma screen's superb contrast, cohesive movement and natural colour balance creates a more realistic picture than most LCDs can dream of Read more

£900

31 October 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith

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4.0 stars out of 5

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3.5000 stars out of 5

Samsung LE40N73B review

If features float your boat then Samsung's latest LCD, the N73 series, has more than your typical TV. As well as the usual high-definition specification, the screen also supports memory card applications that allow you to view pictures from your digital camera or listen to music from your iPod Read more

£1,200

27 October 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith

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4.0 stars out of 5

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Toshiba 32WLT68 review

Toshiba's 32WLT68 is a well-specced LCD with class-leading performance. It's the first LCD screen to feature three HDMI inputs, meaning high-definition enthusiasts can connect up to four HD sources at the same time. It displays pictures with bold contrast and super-smooth movement and is well worth its £1,000 price tag Read more

£629

25 October 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith

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3.5 stars out of 5

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5.0000 stars out of 5

Sony Bravia KDL-40S2010 review

The KDL-40S2010 is from the entry-level S series and despite this the screen shares the clean, elegant design and full functionality of the more illustrious X- and V-series Sony models. We're less overawed by the performance, though. High-definition image quality is decent, but standard sources struggle to justify the price Read more

£1,130

19 October 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith

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4.0 stars out of 5

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2.5000 stars out of 5

Sharp Aquos LC32GD8E review

Sharp's full-scale assault on the LCD market continues with this entry-level model, which is incredibly affordable if you shop around. The screen features an HD Ready specification supported by a stylish design for the price. Standard-definition images look great, but hi-def performance leaves something to be desired Read more

£630

16 October 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith

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4.0 stars out of 5

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Panasonic Viera TX-32LXD60 review

Although we were more impressed by its 26-inch little brother, the TX-32LXD60 still rates highly with an attractive, understated design supported by an impressive specification that includes high-definition compatibility, the latest picture processing and complete connectivity with dual HDMI inputs Read more

£800

9 October 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith

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42-inch flat-screen TVs: LCD vs Plasma

With manufacturers producing TVs in ever-increasing sizes and prices becoming more affordable there's never been a better time to take a look at the bigger picture. Anything above 42 inches was once reserved for plasma, but improved technology has seen LCDs invade the large-screen domain. We break down each technology's strengths and weaknesses Read more

29 September 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith

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Pioneer DVR-540HX review

The Pioneer DVR-540HX boasts integrated analogue and digital tuners, universal disc compatibility, a full range of user-friendly functions and the recording performance is excellent if you ignore the lower quality modes. It is slightly pricey, though, and the design is somewhat chunky -- if you want a DVD recorder that looks impressive, you may want to look around Read more

£360

27 September 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith

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3.5 stars out of 5

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1.5000 stars out of 5

Sony SVR-S500 review

Sony's SVR-S500 is one of the few PVRs that feature dual integrated TV tuners, which let you watch one programme while you record another. It's attractively designed and performance is impressive, with good detail and contrast even in the lowest quality mode. If you can ignore the few usability issues, this is a good buy Read more

£249

25 September 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith