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How do I get more HDMI ports on my TV?
Digital Living My Toshiba 32WL56 has only one HDMI port, which is already used by the Sky HD Box. I want to buy an upscaling DVD player to get the best out of my collection, do they need an HDMI port or can I use the Scart?
9 May 2007, 18:23
What's the best LCD TV for under £1,000?
Digital Living My requirements are: two HDMI inputs, two Scart terminals, a PC connection and Picture-in-Picture facility (including from a PC). So try to buy a recent model: it will be more likely to feature twin HDMI inputs, which support hi-def TV receivers...
24 January 2007, 11:40
How can I connect more devices to the back of my TV?
Digital Living What do you recommend -- an HDMI or component switching box, or is there a better way to connect all these devices? The most common type of high-definition digital inputs are HDMI and DVI. The preferred choice is HDMI, because it carries both high...
16 August 2006, 12:54
Choose the right gear for high definition
Digital Living The minimum native resolution of the display is 720 physical lines in a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio• The display device accepts high-definition input via component video and DVI or HDMI• These HD-capable inputs must accept 720p (1,280x720-pixel...
4 June 2007, 15:46
Is the PS3 any good as a Blu-ray player?
Digital Living The PlayStation 3 is one of the first devices to use HDMI 1.3, which is able to convey the highest-quality sound, as well as 1080p video, over one cable. Obviously you'll need a TV with this input to take advantage of this feature, but they should...
28 March 2007, 17:24
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
Best budget hi-def LCD TV?
Digital Living The best option is to go for a TV with at least one set of component video and HDMI connections. This means super-detailed pictures, and thankfully HDMI DVD players don't cost too much either -- some are available for under £100.
1 November 2005, 13:45
What is Dolby TrueHD?
Digital Living In order to pass Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio over HDMI, you need to have a player and an AV receiver that can cope with HDMI 1.3, because only this latest HDMI standard has the necessary bandwidth to send uncompressed audio and high...
11 July 2007, 15:15
Acer Aspire iDea 500
Digital Living Sleek, powerful and blessed with everything from a standard aerial socket to an HDMI output, the Acer Aspire iDea is the acceptable face of the Media Center PC concept -- but would you have one under your telly?
14 July 2006, 14:58
Home cinema: understanding the risks
Digital Living When you finally take the plunge and buy your first system, you'll learn more about HDMI interconnects, DLP chipsets and component inputs than anyone who isn't paid to be a broadcast engineer should ever have to consider.
2 March 2006, 16:29
How do I connect my laptop to my television?
Digital Living You'll either have a choice of D-Sub (VGA), DVI, or in some cases HDMI inputs. I have DivX movies on my laptop that I want to play through my television. They're karaoke movies, so I really want to get them running through the big television so the...
25 October 2006, 16:26
How long do LCD TVs last?
Digital Living This includes features such as integrated Freeview, high-definition compatibility and multiple HDMI connections. I am far from a tech expert and read with interest your review of the Sony Bravia KDL-40W2000.
4 January 2007, 10:59
What size television should I buy?
Digital Living The high-definition picture is also fantastic and the TV benefits from having three HDMI inputs, which we think all large televisions should have. I'm looking to buy a new HD Ready LCD TV, but I'm confused.
14 March 2007, 14:08
Can I buy a 37-inch LCD TV for £1,000?
Digital Living Toshiba's 37WLT66 offers a step up in image quality and specification with dual HDMI inputs -- it's only just been replaced by the WLT68 range so you can buy it online for less than £1,000. I have £1,000 to spend on a new LCD TV but the choice is...
19 October 2006, 12:09
Is a 46-inch TV too big for my living room?
Digital Living Screens of this stature deserve more, however, and you can enhance DVD performance using HDMI with a compatible DVD player. I am currently looking to replace my old Toshiba 32-inch CRT TV. In my new house the screen is too small, as the viewing...
15 November 2006, 16:02


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