Product Round-ups in DVD & PVR
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Best AV receivers under £500
AV receivers are the central hub of any home theatre system. They provide the brains to process surround-sound signals and the brawn to amplify them through the speakers. Here are four of the finest AV receivers that can be found for less than £500
Four of the best Blu-ray players
Blu-ray appears to be winning the format wars, so check out our round up of the best and most interesting players on the market before you buy
Dual-tuner PVRs
If you've ever been embroiled in a battle for the TV remote, or have had to choose between two top programmes vying for supremacy in the same viewing slot, it might be worth investing in a dual-tuner PVR...
Upscaling DVD players
If you've recently bought a hi-def display and want to improve the image quality of your existing DVD collection without applying for a second mortgage, then an upscaling DVD player is the answer. Take a look at the top affordable models
All-in-one home cinema systems
Grab the popcorn, dim the lights and get ready for your favourite movie, complete with surround sound -- we bring you the latest in all-in-one home cinema systems
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
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
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
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...
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
Movies on the go: portable video players
Boring journeys should be a thing of the past, thanks to the wide range of portable video players on the market. Here's four of the best
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