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Is a 46-inch TV too big for my living room?

Digital Living I am currently looking to replace my old Toshiba 32-inch CRT TV. For such a viewing distance, is a) a 40-inch screen size okay and b) would 46 inches be too big, in your opinion? In my new house the screen is too small, as the viewing distance is...

15 November 2006, 16:02

Which 40-inch Sony LCD TV should I buy?

Digital Living The W and X series -- the letter is preceded by the screen size in inches, so 40W2000 is the 40-inch version -- are both top-end Sony Bravia TVs. I'm a bit confused by the difference between the Sony Bravia KDL-40W2000 and the KDL-40X2000.

2 August 2007, 9:20

Can I buy a 37-inch LCD TV for £1,000?

Digital Living Even if you shop around online, a budget of £1,000 for a 37-inch screen is slightly restrictive. Most of our LCD reviews cover the more popular 32-inch screen size, but there is little difference in specification and performance with the larger...

19 October 2006, 11:09

What size television should I buy?

Digital Living Is there a difference in quality between 32 and 40-inch screens? I haven't looked at 32-inch TVs because I am under the impression they are not as good quality as larger screens. If you have a 28-inch TV now then bear in mind that although an LCD...

14 March 2007, 14:08

What's the deal with 1080p TVs?

Digital Living Philips do one, the 37-inch 37PF9830. There's a 42-inch version as well. The 45-inch Sharp LC45GD1E is also 1080p, and we found it online for around £3,800. JVC has announced the LT-46H800, a 46-inch 1080p TV, but we couldn't find it for sale or...

8 June 2006, 16:16

Should USB hard drives use mains electricity?

Digital Living A self-powered USB storage device typically uses a 2.5-inch laptop hard drive. Large 3.5-inch hard drives -- those with up to and above 750GB of space -- require much more power to operate reliably, hence the reason they're mains-powered.

Tags: hard drive, power, self, usb

25 October 2007, 14:57

Transfer your data from PC to Mac

Digital Living Apple 15-inch PowerBook G4The aluminum 15-inch PowerBook is a powerful notebook for the road or the desk. "I was sifting through the cast-aside Christmas cards, ribbons and wrapping paper, and there it was: a brand-new, shiny white iMac, and all I...

9 May 2005, 14:51

Choose the right gear for high definition

Digital Living They also usually offer the best 'pound per inch' conversion rate, meaning they're a more economical way of buying a huge screen. LCD televisionsCurrently the most popular HD displays, LCD panels are usually produced in sizes between 15 and 46...

4 June 2007, 14:46

Which TV should I buy for gaming and a Media Center setup?

Digital Living The Acer AT4220 is a 42-inch LCD television that can be bought online for about £900, and offers good performance when connected to a PC via D-Sub. The final set to look out for is the Sony Bravia KDL-32V2000, which is an excellent 32-inch LCD TV.

14 February 2007, 12:51

Why is my best TV in my shed?

Digital Living According to one electronics giant, the 32-inch LCD is now the most desirable size and form factor for TVs in the UK -- we've noticed at CNET.co.uk that these are the TVs people are most interested in reading about.

6 May 2006, 7:00

How to build your own home theatre

Digital Living Instead of long connector pieces, though, I made a square box out of MDF (3/4-inch thickness is fine). Then, just subtract 1 inch and cut to length. Once you've measured the base of your speakers, buy some 3/4-inch thick, medium-density fibreboard...

Tags: depth, paint, wall, benefits

27 June 2005, 11:18

Asus Eee PC 900

Digital Living Does the new and improved 8.9-inch version get your juices flowing? Asus made inexpensive laptops into hot commodities with the Eee PC.

Tags: asus, eee pc, inch, laptops

18 April 2008, 12:18

Best budget hi-def LCD TV?

Digital Living I've managed to save some cash over the year and I want to treat my family to a 32-inch flat screen. Can I get a HDTV for under £1,000 yet? The price of LCD TVs has dropped so far of late that it's caught even us by surprise.

1 November 2005, 13:45

Philips 32PF9830

Digital Living Philips' 32-inch LCD lights up your living room with a coloured glow that matches the image on the screen. It's supposed to relax the eyes and boost the contrast, but is the 32PF9830 tripping the light fantastic or falling over its feet?

17 March 2006, 10:42

Panasonic Viera TH37PV500

Digital Living This 37-inch model wants to wow you with its vibrant colours and excellent contrast.but you can get an LCD for less. Panasonic's Viera range of plasma televisions is the epitome of understated cool. Has plasma had its day?

24 February 2006, 17:34