Cello C3298FR review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Alex Jennings

Reviewed on: 20 October 2009

Tags: Cello, Cello C3298FR, Freeview, LCD TV, video formats

We like:

The SD-card recording system works surprisingly well; pictures are bright; black levels are surprisingly good

We don't like:

No SD cards included; pictures tend to look soft; colours often look overly vibrant; sound quality is merely average

Also known as:

Murphy C3298FR; Soundwave C3298FR

CNET UK judgement:

If the idea of recording TV to SD cards for viewing on the go or storing in a video archive floats your boat, the Cello C3298FR is sufficiently cheap and a solid-enough performer to warrant consideration. It's just a shame that its performance probably isn't strong enough to attract a wider audience

Full review:

We've often wondered why multimedia-friendly TVs don't let you record programmes via their built-in SD-card or USB slots. It's a welcome surprise to find that Cello's C3298FR (also sold under the Murphy and Soundwave brands) does. It's an especially pleasant revelation considering this 32-inch, HD Ready LCD TV only costs around £450, despite also including a built-in DVD player. Continue Reading...