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Panasonic DMP-B15 review

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:22:02 +0000

Watching Blu-ray movies on an 8.9-inch screen is a seemingly ridiculous proposition, but the DMP-B15 won us over in the end. As well as delivering the best pictures we've ever seen on a portable device, it also functions as an excellent living-room player when connected to a TV via its HDMI port

Sony Bravia ZX1 (KDL-40ZX1) review

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:43:01 +0000

The 40-inch Sony Bravia KDL-40ZX1 LCD TV with LED edge lights looks stunning and is remarkably thin. Also capable of receiving a 1080i signal wirelessly -- which means less cable clutter -- it's a good choice if you want a TV whose mere appearance will make your friends insanely jealous

Hisense MP800H Media HD Player review

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:09:01 +0000

The MP800H Media HD Player offers 1080p video playback, either via USB or over your home network, for a remarkably low price. This media streamer may not have as many features as a Popcorn Hour machine, but it costs less than half as much, and its playback capabilities will be good enough for most people

Jamo A 102 HCS speaker system: Reduces risk of divorce by up to 3 per cent

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:23:02 +0000

It's entirely possible that home cinemas account for a significant percentage of failed marriages. If you want a long and happy life with your spouse, Jamo's new speakers can help

Hisense Media Player: 1080p video playback for less than £100

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:03:02 +0000

While the Popcorn Hour might reign supreme in the media-player market, it's hardly the cheapest option -- so imagine our pleasure when a sub-£100 Hisense player landed on our desk

Popcorn Hour C-200: Adding a Blu-ray drive

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:25:02 +0000

We love the Popcorn Hour and the new C-200 has the option to accept a Blu-ray drive -- a very smart piece of set-top box convergence. Here's how you plug one in

Popcorn Hour C-200 review

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:59:02 +0000

If you thought media streamers don't get better than the Popcorn Hour A-100 and A-110, the C-200 may make you revise your opinion. Offering a new design and even more features, including a slot for a Blu-ray drive, it's a great device that will be even better once a few bugs are ironed out

Popcorn Hour C-200 Blu-ray media streamer: Hands-on photos

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:08:01 +0000

The Popcorn Hour C-200 is possibly one of the most exciting things we've ever put our sweaty hands on, in large part due to its ability to play both downloaded media and Blu-ray discs

ViewSonic VOT550: Itsy-bitsy Blu-ray PC

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:58:02 +0000

Heads up, home-cinema fans, we've just got our grubby mitts on the ViewSonic VOT550 -- a Blu-ray playing PC so small it could hang-glide on a Dorito

Logitech Harmony 900 review

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:19:02 +0000

The wand-style Harmony 900 is the best universal remote control that we've had the pleasure of testing so far. Relatively easy to set up, comfortable to hold and responsive, it should delight home-cinema fans, although it will leave a sizeable dent in the wallet