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Cello iViewer TVs: BBC iPlayer and YouTube built-in

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:38:02 +0000

It's been a long-time coming, but finally iPlayer is going to be available on a TV for the first time without any additional hardware. The pair of TVs from Cello will be sensibly priced too

CNET UK Podcast 164: Can anything save MySpace?

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:33:02 +0000

On the CNET UK Podcast this week, Ian, Nate and Rory discuss the future of MySpace, the launch of Freeview HD, and the news that Microsoft has been vindicated in the 'black screen of death' scandal

Freeview HD launch: BBC HD and ITV1 HD now available -- sort of

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:28:02 +0000

On 2 December, Freeview HD launched, at least technically. Sadly, there's no equipment that can receive the broadcasts at the moment, but the channels are certainly up and running

TiVo to make triumphant return to UK with Virgin Media

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:56:02 +0000

You might think you know what a PVR is, but in the UK we're really stuck in the past with our digital recording antics. Happily, Virgin Media is bringing TiVo back

BBC: We may do 1080p on Freeview HD

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:02:02 +0000

We've been trying to find out which format BBC HD would use on Freeview for some time now -- we were surprised to learn the service could use 1080p

Philips Cinema 21:9 (56PFL9954H/12) review

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:42:02 +0000

If you're a movie lover with deep pockets, the Philips Cinema 21:9 is unlikely to disappoint, offering a truly immersive way to enjoy films shot in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio in the comfort of your couch. Its great picture quality and fantastic audio are also complemented by a lovely design and plenty of features

LG LU7000 (22LU7000) review

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:46:02 +0000

The 22-inch, HD Ready 22LU7000 LCD TV isn't perfect, but it still outclasses the majority of other combination TVs, and its front-mounted, built-in DVD player is unusually practical. Such is the TV's convenience, in fact, that we think many people seeking a secondary set may be happy to overlook a couple of picture flaws

BBC HD on Freeview: Rolling out across UK in 2010

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:48:02 +0000

The BBC today announces which regions will get HD services on Freeview. Manchester and most of London will be the first, going live on 2 December

CNET UK Podcast 161: Have games gone too far?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:08:02 +0000

This week on the CNET UK podcast, we looked at the week's tech news, talked about the first awesome Windows phone and debated game violence

JVC Xiview LT-42WX70 review

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:38:02 +0000

The 42-inch, 1080p LT-42WX70 LCD screen is a brave attempt by JVC to bring something new to the TV table. It's eye-wateringly expensive, but it offers awesome colour reproduction, excellent contrast and exceptionally sharp pictures, as well as a stunning design