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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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 > 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
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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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DLP delights: budget projectors for home cinemas
Projectors -- once the pursuit of the rich, now available for just over £1,000. If you've ever harboured a desire to turn your living room into a full-blown cinema, start by getting a projector. Read more
19 July 2005 by Guy Cocker
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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
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