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Samsung PS42Q7HD review
Samsung's 42Q7HD is a plasma TV that is both attractively designed and extensively equipped with HD compatibility, integrated Freeview and advanced picture-processing systems. It has limited connectivity and a couple of minor performance issues, but for its price these are easy to ignore Read more
27 June 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Sony Bravia KDL-40W2000 review
Sony's KDL-40W2000 LCD rivals plasma in the large screen stakes. Images are immaculately clean and noise-free, with black levels so deep they create densely defined images with perspective and realism, even in darkly lit scenes. The Bravia KDL-40W200 is backed up by exceptional build quality and impressive connectivity Read more
27 November 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TV Recorders and Receivers
Panasonic DMR-EX85 review
The EX85 is Panasonic's most comprehensively equipped digital recorder. It's crammed with more recording and playback features than you can imagine, including an enormous 250GB hard drive, universal disc compatibility and integrated video scaling. The impressive on-paper specification is supported by quality performance in practice Read more
20 November 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Panasonic DMR-EX75 review
Panasonic's DMR-EX75 features a 160GB hard drive and compatibility with all disc formats -- in a single system. This versatility is complemented by excellent usability and great quality images, particularly when upscaled to high definition and output to an HD Ready TV through HDMI. The only drawbacks are the steep price and the single digital tuner Read more
21 June 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > Blu-ray and DVD > DVD Players and Recorders
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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Philips HTS6510 review
As well as being more affordable, a 2.1 home cinema system can save you space and the frustration of setting up separates. With vibrant pictures and SonoWave sound technology, the HTS6510 from Philips is a first-class ambassador for cinema-in-a-box systems in its price bracket Read more
10 November 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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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
25 September 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Pioneer DCS-360 review
Compared to other systems available for around £300, Pioneer's DCS-360 is an outstanding example. You get a more generous speaker package featuring floor-standing speakers and it's one of the few budget systems that can claim HDMI connectivity, which allows you to play near high-definition quality 720p or 1080i pictures Read more
13 September 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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Pioneer DVR-545HX review
Pioneer's DVR-545HX gives you the flexibility of recording analogue or digital TV channels using the integrated 160GB hard drive or to blank DVDs, including DVD-RAM and dual-layer discs. HDMI out enables video upscaling too Read more
12 April 2007 by Richard Arrowsmith
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JVC TH-P7 review
The JVC TH-P7 is an incredibly affordable home cinema system that puts in a good performance with both pictures and surround sound. The design features the all-in-one convenience of a single unit complemented by tall, floor-standing speakers that give the system an illusion of authority compared to typical models at this price Read more
5 December 2006 by Richard Arrowsmith
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