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CNET UK > Reviews > Camcorders
Best hi-def camcorders
There's a minefield of confusing terms surrounding the various types of high definition. Plus, there are two kinds of media. If your head isn't spinning yet, you might wonder if hi-def means high prices. We break down the facts and figures for four hi-def camcorders to give you some stability Read more
12 October 2007, 15:04 | Tags: Canon, Panasonic, Sanyo, Sony, Canon HV20
CNET UK > Reviews > DVD & PVR
Panasonic DMR-BS750 review
We have no idea how Panasonic has managed it, but a box this size has surely never done so many things before. The BS750 lets you watch free high-definition broadcasts, record them to Blu-ray disc and play Blu-ray movies and all their cool online features. You can even watch YouTube. The only problem: the price Read more
19 May 2009, 16:58 | Tags: Panasonic, Panasonic DMR-BS750, standard definition, DVDs, DivX video
CNET UK > Reviews > DVD & PVR
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, firmware, Blu-ray discs, plasma
CNET UK > Crave > Televisions
How will Freeview HD work?
Are you confused by the announcement that high definition will soon be coming to Freeview? Let us explain how it's going to work and what the potential problems are with the service Read more
CNET UK > Reviews > Camcorders
Sony TG3E review
The Sony TG3E camcorder is perfect for people who are sick of making compromises -- either in quality in favour of size, or size in favour of quality. Though it isn't exactly mini at 240g, it's portable and, significantly, yields amazing HD footage with well-tuned features. If you ask us, that's the best of both worlds Read more
16 September 2008, 14:05 | Tags: Sony, Sony TG3E, LCD display, standard definition, titanium
CNET UK > Reviews > Camcorders
Sony Handycam HDR-XR520VE review
Despite a relatively awkward user interface and a high price tag, the Handycam HDR-XR520VE is a great hi-def camcorder. It records first-rate video to an ample 240GB hard drive, offers great performance and sports a consumer-friendly feature set, including built-in GPS Read more
15 July 2009, 14:55 | Tags: Sony, Sony Handycam HDR-XR520VE, shutter speed, Memory Stick Duo, high definition
CNET UK > Reviews > Camcorders
Samsung VP-MX20 review
If you're after the camcorder experience but don't need high definition, the Samsung VP-MX20 is an affordable standard definition shooter with 34x zoom. Good battery life and long recording times combined with the convenience of SD cards make this a worthwhile Web-sharing option Read more
21 October 2008, 15:16 | Tags: Samsung, Samsung VP-MX20, high definition, standard definition, optical zoom
CNET UK > Crave > Televisions
Opinion: Why Freeview is better than freesat
One cold evening, a bored and lonely Crave sat in its high-tech penthouse apartment munching on a bowl of instant noodles, wondering why the picture on freesat looked so awful Read more
17 October 2008, 11:30 | Tags: BBC, ITV, Sky, YouTube, freesat
CNET UK > Reviews > Televisions
Samsung PS50A756 review
Samsung has improved its plasma TV range this year -- a real achievement considering how good the previous range was. And this PS50A756 is a truly fantastic TV, with bright, beautiful colours, sharp detail and good sound quality. Then there are the infinite features, which put this TV at the top of its class Read more
13 October 2008, 17:06 | Tags: Samsung, Samsung PS50A756, plasma, Batman Begins, streaming video
CNET UK > Reviews > Televisions
LG 50PB65 review
At amazing value for money, the LG 50PB65 50-inch plasma TV is also packed with picture processing and incredibly intense, vibrant colours. It's HD-friendly and objects move across the screen with amazing clarity. Plus, it looks great, with a polished dark finish and subtle red lighting Read more
18 October 2007, 15:38 | Tags: LG Electronics, LG 50PB65, standard definition, LED, noise reduction
