connections

comb filter

Reviews A component in all TVs that separates the chrominance and luminance from one another in composite-video connections. Comb filters do not affect S-Video, component-video or digital-video connections Good comb filtering enhances fine detail, cleans...

20 December 2006, 16:26

BenQ V2400W review

Reviews The 24-inch BenQ V2400W boasts a sleek design and good connections. These three connections should cover most people's needs, but those looking for more connections should check out the Dell UltraSharp

Editor's rating   7.4

Tags: benq, rotate, contrast, connections

10 July 2008, 11:27

What do I need to stay connected?

Reviews Modems, USB connections (say, for your digital camcorder) and wireless LAN radios are all available in PC Card form. If you know you're going to want 802.11 wireless on your laptop, consider a system that integrates these connections on a mini-PCI...

12 May 2005, 17:57

bandwidth

Reviews It can apply to network connections, system buses or any 'pipe' through which data pours. Low-bandwidth (dial-up modem) connections include rates of 56Kbps, while high-bandwidth (broadband) connections deliver more information at a much faster...

20 December 2006, 14:19

Panasonic Viera TH42PX60 review

Reviews Lift it up and you'll find some AV connections, a headphone socket and a few basic controls. The manufacturer's early missteps, such as the use of low-resolution screens and a lack of digital video connections, have now been consigned to the...

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: panasonic, channels, pixel, high definition

7 April 2006, 16:46

Accessories and guarantees

Reviews If your TV has component-video connections, however, you may want to consider specialised, relatively good cables instead of standard RCA interconnects. Since component video provides the best picture quality among analogue connections, it benefits...

14 May 2005, 20:02

Humax LGB-32DST review

Reviews This TV's looks and connections fall for the most part in our weaknesses section, with the only upside being that the set does provide PC as well as TV connectivity despite its low price. It's pretty low on features, its sound is flimsy and its...

Editor's rating   6.7

Tags: humax, colour, motion, budget

16 July 2008, 16:04

Onkyo TX-SR605 review

Reviews What really sets this receiver apart is the inclusion of integrated high-definition audio decoding supported by the latest HDMI 1.3a connections, which will accept the new HD audio formats used by Blu-ray players -- even if we're still waiting for...

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: onkyo, budget, connections, definition

27 March 2008, 14:24

Pioneer PDP 436SXE review

Reviews All connections, processing, TV tuners and speakers are conveniently accommodated within the screen. And the front panel conceals a set of standard AV inputs that can be easily accessed to make temporary connections for devices like a camcorder or...

Editor's rating   9

Tags: pioneer, dvd player, high definition, depth

5 May 2006, 15:43

Pioneer DV-989 review

Reviews The DV-989 also features a pair of the latest digital audio i-Link connections.i-Link, also known as FireWire, allows the direct, uncompressed transfer of any digital audio signals using only a single cable -- provided you have a compatible receiver.

Editor's rating   9.1

Tags: pioneer, dedicated, channel, connectivity

21 February 2006, 14:45

Humax LGB-32TPVR review

Reviews The back panel also has a couple of connections that you don't find on many LCDs -- USB 2.0 and RS-232. There's an excellent provision of video connections for standard and high-definition sources, and we particularly love the ability to backup...

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: humax, high definition, hard drive, dvd player

5 April 2006, 15:52

LG 42PC1D review

Reviews There are some basic AV connections on the left-hand side of the screen too, but oddly no S-Video input -- which won't affect many people but could prove irritating for camcorder owners who use this output.

Editor's rating   7.6

Tags: lg electronics, silver, sky, dvd player

23 June 2006, 15:22

Onkyo T-4555 review

Reviews To the rear sit gold-plated stereo outputs, alongside DAB, AM and FM aerial connections. In addition to the various aerial connections to the rear is a Remote Interactive socket for use with Onkyo's DS-A1 iPod dock.

Editor's rating   9.2

Tags: onkyo, connections, stations, equipment

12 December 2007, 9:44

Sagem HD-L27 review

Reviews But we've seen televisions double this price that don't offer anywhere near the same choice of connections. But the HD-L27 gets everything right when it comes to performance, with all that we could expect from an LCD TV, including a back panel that...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: sagem, television, managed, inputs

15 May 2005, 14:25

Video gaming and computer tips

Reviews Console graphics look best through better connections, so you should at least hook up your game system via an S-Video connection instead of the standard composite-video cable that ships with the system.

14 May 2005, 19:59