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Hitachi DZ-BD70E

Digital Living Blu-ray is the victor in the format war and the BD70E attempts to claim the spoils as the first Blu-ray camcorder. But is it just riding the winner's coattails?

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29 February 2008, 11:13

What HD disc player should I buy? review

Digital Living Blu-Ray / HD DVD support The closest thing is a Samsung DVD-HD860, which will do everything you need except read files from memory cards and play HD DVD or Blu-ray. Almost all HD DVD and Blu-ray players have 1080p output.

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16 November 2007, 12:52

Do I need a TV with 1080i or 1080p?

Digital Living If you play a lot of games on a PS3 or Xbox 360, like watching movies on either HD DVD or Blu-ray and need a screen size of more than 37 inches, then you're probably going to want to get a 1080p TV. I want to buy a new TV and I've heard a lot about...

6 June 2007, 11:14

Blu-ray and HD DVD: The facts

Digital Living Why should you care about HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc? Different hi-def flavoursHD DVD and Blu-ray can deliver hi-def video in three formats: 720p, 1080i and 1080p.p offers the lowest pixel count (its resolution is 1,280x720 pixels) but each frame is...

1 June 2007, 16:40

Toshiba HD-XE1

Digital Living This is the player the HD DVD camp has its hopes pinned on, but is it better than what the Blu-ray faction has to offer?

31 May 2007, 16:35

Sony PlayStation 3

Digital Living Will the hi-def gaming, built-in Blu-ray player and multimedia features make it worth the wait? Sony's swanky PlayStation 3 is finally here, but it's the most expensive of the next-gen consoles.

31 May 2007, 14:29

How do I get more HDMI ports on my TV?

Digital Living When you choose a splitter, don't forget to make sure it supports HDCP: without it you won't be able to watch copy-protected content from HD DVD and Blu-ray players. My Toshiba 32WL56 has only one HDMI port, which is already used by the Sky HD Box.

9 May 2007, 17:23

Why isn't Freeview on LCD and plasmas as good as on my old TV?

Digital Living When it comes to high definition though, you can't beat an LCD or plasma, so if you're planning to get a next-generation games console or a Blu-ray or HD DVD player then you'll be blown away by the improvement in picture quality.

25 April 2007, 11:42

Is the PS3 any good as a Blu-ray player?

Digital Living I really want a Blu-ray player, but it is worth getting a dedicated player rather than a PlayStation 3? And here's why: the most important factor in deciding which DVD, HD DVD or Blu-ray player to buy (in your budget range) is surely the quality of...

28 March 2007, 16:24

Sony PlayStation 3

Digital Living Will the hi-def gaming, built-in Blu-ray player and multimedia features make it worth the wait? Sony's swanky PlayStation 3 is finally here, but it's the most expensive of the next-gen consoles.

23 March 2007, 14:35

Is it worth bringing a PS3 back from the US?

Digital Living Blu-ray movies are region-encoded, so you'll have to import them from the US. I see the PS3's launching in the UK soon, but I'm flying to the US and was wondering if buying one there and bringing it back would work out cheaper?

21 March 2007, 16:39

What size television should I buy?

Digital Living The good news is that high-definition video will look stunning at far larger screen sizes, so there is no need to worry about the quality when you are watching high-definition programmes via Sky HD, cable or HD DVD/Blu-ray.

14 March 2007, 14:08

Toshiba HD-XE1

Digital Living This is the player the HD DVD camp has its hopes pinned on, but is it better than what the Blu-ray faction has to offer?

9 March 2007, 14:18

Which TV should I buy for gaming and a Media Center setup?

Digital Living If you are going to watch HD DVD or Blu-ray movies on your PC in the future, you need to make sure that both your new LCD and your Media Center PC have a DVI or HDMI port that supports HDCP, the copy-protection system designed to prevent high...

14 February 2007, 12:51

Is a 46-inch TV too big for my living room?

Digital Living The so-called 'Full-HD' (1,920x1,080-pixel) resolution will also display all high-definition formats, including the latest 1080p being used by next-generation DVD players such as Blu-ray. I am currently looking to replace my old Toshiba 32-inch CRT...

15 November 2006, 16:02