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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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Best 1080p, 32-inch TVs
People with small homes and those who want a set for their bedroom that isn't so large as to incite marital discord should probably invest in a 32-inch LCD TV. We've got the full picture on the latest models Read more
18 August 2009 by Ian Morris
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > Home Cinema > Projectors
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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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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The best way to spend £1,000
Got £1,000 sloshing around in your pocket? Think your living room needs an upgrade? Here's the four products that will revolutionise your home entertainment -- all yours for under a grand, guv Read more
1 June 2007 by Ian Morris
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TV Recorders and Receivers
DVD recorders with bonus features
Last year it was all about DVD recorders, this year the more advanced hard drive combis are winning favour. These units will change the way you watch television Read more
14 May 2005 by Guy Cocker
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Best TVs for deep contrast
Do you like your films noir? From LED backlights to dynamic contrast ratios, LCD and plasma television makers are all about the dark these days. We present the four TVs we like best for producing the maximum contrast to enlighten you on the subject -- or not Read more
19 October 2007 by Ian Morris
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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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Best TVs for enjoying the World Cup in HD
This summer, numerous nations will gather together their most effete and scandalously overpaid menfolk in a bid to cheat each other out of the World Cup. We've rounded up four of the best TVs on which to watch the footballing drama unfold Read more
13 May 2010 by Ian Morris
CNET UK Editors' Choice
We review hundreds of products every year, and the very best receive a CNET UK Editors' Choice award – the seal of approval you can look for when shopping for products. See all winners
