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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

Sonarca Sound Recorder Free 3.0.9

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:20:00 +0000

Record sounds from various sources.

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

LG Viewty Smart GC900 review

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:27:02 +0000

The follow-up to the popular Viewty KU990, the touchscreen Viewty Smart GC900 packs an 8-megapixel camera into a slim package, sports a bright and clear screen, and offers a wealth of camera and editing options. But can this slip of a phone really snap a shot worth saving?

Western Digital WD TV review

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:06:01 +0000

The WD TV is a really well-designed and well-executed little media streamer that manages to outshine devices that cost significantly more. With good codec support, an appealing user interface and excellent 1080p video playback, it's hard to dislike this machine

Freeview HD: Ofcom strikes fear into our HD-loving hearts

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:07:02 +0000

We love HD -- that shouldn't come as much of a surprise -- but we're very worried indeed about Ofcom's proposals for Freeview HD. Find out why

LG HT33S review

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:57:02 +0000

The HT33S is a very likeable 2.1-channel home-cinema system. It's rather scratch- and fingerprint-prone, and music isn't its forte, but it handles DVDs with considerable skill, making film soundtracks a pleasure to listen to and offering impressive picture quality

LG HB354BS review

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:06:02 +0000

The HB354BS Blu-ray player with a 2.1-channel surround-sound system is an incredibly handy all-in-one system. iPod fans are particularly well placed to enjoy the system's impressive sonic performance, thanks to the built-in dock, and picture quality isn't bad either. It's ideal for people just starting to get Blu-ray fever

Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 review

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:26:02 +0000

The compact, flash-based Handycam HDR-CX100 has a boxy but pleasant design and shoots decent video, performing particularly well in low light. Whether or not it's right for you depends on how significant a factor size is, as you can get better-equipped but larger models for the same price

Samsung YP-S2 Pebble review

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:22:02 +0000

The easy-to-use YP-S2 Pebble doesn't just look like a very attractive, shiny skipping stone -- it also offers impressive audio quality, a number of useful features and a super-affordable price tag. Its battery life isn't fantastic, but, at this price, you can't really ask for more