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Philips Cinema 21:9 (56PFL9954H/12) review

If you're a movie lover with deep pockets, the Philips Cinema 21:9 is unlikely to disappoint, offering a truly immersive way to enjoy films shot in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio in the comfort of your couch. Its great picture quality and fantastic audio are also complemented by a lovely design and plenty of features Read more

18 November 2009, 11:42 | Tags: Philips, Philips Cinema 21:9 (56PFL9954H/12), Casino Royale, aspect ratio, picture quality

CNET UK > Crave > Home Cinema

Extreme home cinema: Most ludicrous AV setups ever

Think your 50-inch plasma and 7.1 surround-sound system are the badger's nadgers? No chance. Welcome to ten of the most awesome (and awful) home-cinema installations on the planet Read more

8 November 2009, 08:00 | Tags: Marantz, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sony, Guitar Hero

CNET UK > Reviews > DVD & PVR

9.0

Sony BDP-S350 review

Fairly priced and feature-packed, the Sony BDP-S350 has overtaken the PlayStation 3 as the cheapest and most competent Blu-ray player on the market. Besides the fact that Sony took so long to get it on the market, we don't really have any complaints about this player at all Read more

8 January 2009, 15:21 | Tags: Sony, Sony BDP-S350, HD DVD, standard definition, analogue

CNET UK > Reviews > Televisions

9.5

Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A review

In spite of the embarrassing acronym, the Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A is a very high-end TV, aimed squarely at the home-cinema enthusiast. With all its inputs and media gubbins in a separate box, it's incredibly thin for such a large panel -- and its picture is magnificent, as you'd expect for such a high price Read more

16 December 2008, 17:47 | Tags: Pioneer, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A, analogue, BBC HD, picture quality

CNET UK > Crave > Home Cinema

Pioneer at Air Studios: This is what amazing audio looks like

Pioneer invited us to hear its home cinema and stereo music systems at George Martin's Air Studios -- we were blown away Read more

16 July 2009, 10:22 | Tags: Pioneer, love, hi-fi, home cinema, Home Cinema

CNET UK > Crave > Televisions

Photos: Philips Cinema 21:9 ultra-widescreen TV

Philips unveiled its new 21:9 ratio TV in London today, claiming it'll revolutionise movie viewing and be the ideal TV for a home-cinema enthusiast, albeit only the rich ones Read more

29 January 2009, 17:21 | Tags: Philips, Philips Cinema 21:9 (56PFL9954H/12), LED, CRT, Compact Flash

CNET UK > Videos > Reviews > Televisions

Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A video

Watch our video review of the Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A, a very high-end TV, aimed squarely at the home cinema enthusiast Read more

7 January 2009, 15:13 | Tags: Pioneer, Kuro, Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A

CNET UK > Crave > Home Cinema

The CNET UK Blu-ray player speed challenge

Were you wondering which Blu-ray player loads movies fastest? No? Well we're going to tell you anyway because we know your time is precious, especially when you're trying to watch a movie Read more

27 November 2008, 12:51 | Tags: Panasonic, Pioneer, Samsung, Sony, Pioneer BDP-LX71

CNET UK > Reviews > Games Consoles

8.7

Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB) review

Still the best value Blu-ray player on the market, the PlayStation has had a hard-drive upgrade to 80GB -- plenty of space to store downloaded games, demos and media. With rapidly improving online services and exclusive games line-up, the PS3 is better than ever Read more

20 October 2008, 17:05 | Tags: Sony, Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB), virtual keyboard, Rock Band, video quality

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