cinema

Apple Cinema HD Display (23-inch) review

Reviews Apple's latest line of Cinema HD Displays (available in 20-inch, 23-inch and 30-inch models) ushers in a renewed spirit of cross-platform cooperation. Thanks to a DVI connector on every Cinema HD Display, PC users can now enjoy the fabulous design...

Editor's rating   7.9

Tags: apple, contrast, brightness, cinema

14 September 2004, 23:00

Home cinema systems with cool features

Reviews Home cinema systems have come a long way from being the poor man's surround-sound setup. Unlike most home cinema systems, it can also play DivX files and high-definition Super Audio CDs. It does feature a DVD player, and there are two speakers and...

10 April 2006, 13:30

All-in-one home cinema systems

Reviews Sound is just as essential to enjoying a film as a decent display -- and there's no easier way of introducing surround sound to your living room than with an all-in-one home cinema system. We've chosen four quick-fix home cinema solutions that will...

8 December 2006, 11:16

Panasonic PT-AE2000U review

Reviews Panasonic has been in the front-projection business for a long time, and has been aggressively pricing its home cinema projectors for just as long, which has effectively driven prices down in the category as a whole.

Editor's rating   7.5

Tags: panasonic, category, scenes, hdmi

29 January 2008, 14:19

JVC True Black DLA-HD1 review

Reviews The HD1 is among the first of a new batch of affordable home cinema projectors that offers support for the 'Full HD' 1080p picture resolution. This combination of amazing picture detail and rich contrast adds up to a home cinema experience that's...

Editor's rating   8

Tags: jvc, star, sky, silver

16 March 2007, 15:56

Philips MCD908 review

Reviews For anyone after a home cinema setup without moving into the realms of HD discs and surround sound, Philips' MCD908 could be an affordable answer. On the one hand, it's a simple 2.0-channel cinema-in-a-box.

Editor's rating   7.1

Tags: philips, listening, discs, hdmi

6 February 2008, 11:09

Pioneer DVR-545HX review

Reviews Now that VCRs have been banished to the annals of home-cinema history, there's been an explosion of interest in digital recorders. Sound-wise, there are standard stereo phonos and a coaxial audio output that can be used in home-cinema setups.

Editor's rating   8.1

Tags: pioneer, hard drive, high definition, copies

12 April 2007, 14:55

Optoma MovieTime DV10 review

Reviews While 'convergence' has become a buzzword for the worlds of mobile phones and games consoles, home cinema has always preferred separate components over the integrated approach. Optoma's MovieTime DV10 projector is sure to rustle a few feathers...

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: optoma, dedicated, dvd player, high quality

30 August 2005, 12:52

ViewSonic VP231wb review

Reviews Apple's trend-setting 23-inch Cinema HD Display is a beautifully designed LCD monitor, but the ViewSonic VP231wb not only challenges it on looks, but also on features. The Cinema HD Display, by contrast, is not height-adjustable and does not pivot.

Editor's rating   8.3

Tags: viewsonic, response, pixel, lcd

5 September 2005, 13:11

Samsung HT-X715 review

Reviews Increasingly, there are fewer reasons to go to the cinema. Sadly, in the quest for cinema quality, most people spend too much on their TVs and forget to save some cash for a good sound system. Let's face it: the people who go to movies now are...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: samsung, lg, speaker, speakers

25 June 2008, 13:36

Philips HTS6600 review

Reviews Not everyone who wants to enhance the sound of their home cinema has the space to accommodate six speakers. It's an all-in-one home cinema system with an upscaling DVD player, integrated amplifier, RDS tuner and 2.1 speakers that use the company's...

Editor's rating   7.2

Tags: philips, film, stereo, speakers

28 March 2008, 13:48

Panasonic PT-AX200E review

Reviews Most projectors that creep around the £1,000 mark are designed predominantly for business or education use rather than home cinema. This £800 LCD-based affair has been built from the ground up to cater for the domestic user, raising real hopes...

Editor's rating   7.1

Tags: panasonic, noise, optical, contrast

13 March 2008, 11:05

InFocus Play Big IN76 review

Reviews InFocus has an excellent reputation for mid-priced home cinema projectors. That said, you'll get a much bigger picture with the IN76, so if you're serious about the home cinema experience, this high-def projector is well worth considering.

Editor's rating   8.8

Tags: infocus, high definition, manufacturers, cinema

10 May 2006, 16:34

InFocus ScreenPlay 7205 review

Reviews InFocus might not be a household name, but if you're a fan of home-cinema projection, its ScreenPlay range will probably be a large blip on your radar. It might be the dullest looking projector of all time, but the 7205 is the first choice for...

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: infocus, dvd player, lens, contrast

22 September 2005, 18:12

NEC HT510 review

Reviews Whether it's one one of the biggest plasmas on the market or this modest home cinema projector, NEC certainly has an eclectic range of products. NEC is keen to promote the HT510 as a home cinema projector first and foremost, but it seems like the...

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: nec, natural, pal, ratio

18 July 2005, 16:39