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Samsung HT-BD1250R review

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:26:02 +0000

The 5.1-channel HT-BD1250R is an excellent option for those seeking a low-cost home-cinema system with a built-in Blu-ray player. Its audio performance is admirable for the price, and its picture quality is even better, while a number of appealing extras, such as an iPod dock, only sweeten the deal

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

Samsung HT-BD8200 review

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:30:02 +0000

One of the most compact Blu-ray player and speaker systems we've encountered, the HT-BD8200 is an excellent choice for those beginning to dip their toes into the home-cinema water. Although it could do with more inputs for other equipment, its sound and picture quality are great

Popcorn Hour C-200 video

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:46:27 +0000

Watch our video review of the Popcorn Hour C-200, a 1080p media streamer with a slot for a Blu-ray drive

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

Sony Giga Juke NAS-SC500PK review

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:33:02 +0000

Sony's multi-room audio system lets you store and manage your music on a main server, which comes with speakers and an iPod dock, and stream that audio to a separate unit in another room. It could be easier to use, but it has tonnes of features and you get excellent sound for the money

blinkbox: Top Gear and Doctor Who available for download. Again

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:44:02 +0000

Video streaming and download site blinkbox has secured content from BBC Worldwide to sell for £1.90 an episode -- including Top Gear and Doctor Who, surprisingly

Best 1080p, 32-inch TVs

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:29:02 +0000

People with small homes and those who want a set for their bedroom that isn't so large as to incite marital discord should probably invest in a 32-inch LCD TV. We've got the full picture on the latest models

Digital Vision GiGo review

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:09:01 +0000

The GiGo Freeview personal video recorder doesn't have the best build quality you'll ever encounter and it's a fairly ugly piece of kit. But it does what it does -- recording programmes to USB storage -- very well, and will appeal to those who want to take their TV out and about

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