Steve May
Home Cinema Reviewer at CNET UK
Steve May has been writing about consumer electronics for over 20 years. A veteran of both the first and second great format wars (Beatmax vs VHS and Blu-ray vs HD-DVD), he created Home Cinema Choice magazine in the Nineties and now writes about everything to do with AV. Steve also sits on the judging panel of both the UK CEDIA custom install Awards and the British Video Association software trade Awards.
Latest articles by Steve May
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TV Recorders and Receivers
TV recorders and receivers buying guide
If you love TV, then you need a digital TV recorder. We take a look at some of the big differences between models. Read more
26 October 2011
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > Home Cinema > Home Cinema Packages
Jamo A101 HCS5
Jamo’s A101 HCS5 is a tasteful multichannel speaker system that won’t break the bank. Read more
18 October 2011
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > Blu-ray and DVD > Blu-ray Players and Recorders
Blu-ray player buying guide
A Blu-ray deck will be a wise investment if your eyeballs crave crisp 1080p pictures. Allow us to help you choose the right machine. Read more
4 October 2011
CNET UK > Reviews > MP3 Players and Audio > iPod Docks and Speakers
Best Apple AirPlay receivers and speakers
We've rounded up some of the best sound systems that work with the super-cool AirPlay music-streaming tech. Choccies to the usual address. Read more
3 October 2011
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > Home Cinema > Video Streamers
Crystal Acoustics MediaMatchBox
Crystal Acoustics' MediaMatchBox media player can deal with pretty much any format you throw it at. It's ideal if you want to add file playback capabilities to a TV or take your downloads on the road. Read more
20 September 2011
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > Blu-ray and DVD > Portable DVD and Blu-ray
Sony BDP-SX1
If you want to take your Blu-rays on the road, Sony's BDP-SX1 portable player is a reasonable, if expensive, option. Its good USB media support is a bonus, but Blu-rays don't look significantly better than DVDs on a 10-inch screen. Read more
20 September 2011
CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders
Panasonic HDC-Z10000
Panasonic has effectively redefined the high-end camcorder market with the HDC-Z10000. It's easily the most sophisticated 3D camcorder released to date, with more than enough features to satisfy any wannabe James Cameron. Read more
9 September 2011
CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Camcorders
Sony DEV-5
Offering 2D and 3D video recording, plus digital snaps and massive magnification, Sony's DEV-5 digital binoculars are a compelling proposition for budding David Attenboroughs. Read more
9 September 2011
CNET UK > Reviews > TVs and Home Cinema > TVs
Sharp Aquos Wireless Lifestyle TV
Sharp's 20-inch Aquos Wireless Lifestyle TV may be a contender for the prettiest portable telly on the block, but, saddled with a wince-inducing price tag, it's also one of the most expensive, pound for pound. Read more
8 September 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Televisions
Sharp 8K4K TV gives glimpse into Ultra HD future
At IFA, Sharp showed off a TV with a resolution of 33 million pixels, providing a tantalising glimpse into the future of television. Read more
7 September 2011
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