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Best hi-def camcorders

Reviews Hi-def, short for 'high definition', is a format for capturing high resolution digital video. This is why lots of storage space is essential when shooting hi-def. The display resolution of hi-def video footage is either 1,280x720 pixels, or 1,920x1...

12 October 2007, 15:04

32-inch hi-def LCDs with Freeview

Reviews We've selected the best 32-inch LCDs on the market that are hi-def compatible and, as a bonus, they've all got integrated Freeview tuners. LCDs are getting cheap enough to compete with CRTs on price, and the advent of high definition means they...

2 December 2005, 14:45

LG 42PC1D review

Reviews The 42PC1D might be a mid-priced hi-def plasma (available for a smidgeon over £1,000 if you're willing to shop around), but LG has stuffed it full of some high-class features. Feed it some hi-def video and you get a superb image, bursting with...

Editor's rating   7.6

Tags: lg electronics, silver, sky, dvd player

23 June 2006, 15:22

BenQ PE7700 review

Reviews The BenQ PE7700 is one of the latest hi-def DLP projectors to hit our shore. This projector is a worthy contender for all videophiles poised to jump on the hi-def bandwagon. At the heart of the video display is the high-performance HD2+ chip...

Editor's rating   7.5

Tags: benq, scene, material, contrast

6 November 2006, 14:25

Sanyo Xacti VPC-HD2 review

Reviews Sanyo claims its Xacti VPC-HD2 is the smallest hi-def camcorder on the market. FeaturesThe VPC-HD2's biggest draw is its ability to record hi-def MPEG-4 footage at 1,280x720-pixel resolution and 30 frames per second, but it keeps a few other tricks...

Editor's rating   6.8

Tags: sanyo, high definition, canon, shoot

19 April 2007, 16:35

Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 review

Reviews How much do you want hi-def? FeaturesThe Sony Handycam HDR-HC1's real draw is its ability to record 1080i hi-def video on standard MiniDV cassettes. So the HC1 also provides HD-to-DV down-conversion for editing or playback on a standard-def (SD) TV.

Editor's rating   7.2

Tags: sony, balance, camcorders, spot

26 August 2005, 14:32

Panasonic VDR-D310 review

Reviews Considering that the company's high-def DVD camcorder, the HDC-SD5, retails for a good £300 more, the D310 clearly appears to be designed for users who want high-quality video without investing the significant money required for high-def.

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: panasonic, budget, camcorders, lens

31 October 2007, 14:47

Sharp Aquos LC42XD1E review

Reviews Dual inputs mean you can simultaneously connect two hi-def sources -- such as Sky's receiver box and a next-generation DVD player. Next-generation DVD players and games consoles are using the latest 1080p format, which claims more detail and...

Editor's rating   8.9

Tags: sharp, pixel, natural, sky

22 December 2006, 10:00

Canon HV10 review

Reviews FeaturesOn the inside of the HV10, a 3-megapixel 1/2.7-inch CMOS sensor captures 1,920 horizontal and 1,080 vertical pixels for 1080i hi-def or wide-screen standard definition video. It down-samples the horizontal resolution to 1,440 when capturing...

Editor's rating   7.5

Tags: canon, optical, subject, captures

20 October 2006, 15:24

Sony Bravia KDL-S32A12U review

Reviews The W-XGA resolution of 1366x768 pixels will support high-def signals of 720p up to a maximum 1080i, while the inclusion of an HDMI digital input completes the criteria. With high-definition content looming on the horizon, the screen features a...

Editor's rating   8

Tags: sony, brightness, tuner, pair

10 October 2005, 17:38

Samsung LE40F71B review

Reviews With plenty of features such as a memory card reader, Picture in Picture and MP3 playback, the Korean giant is trying its best to show the more established manufacturers a thing or two about hi-def tellies.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: samsung, material, television, televisions

23 March 2007, 14:06

Nikon D300 review

Reviews The Nikon D300 straddles the consumer and professional markets, offering the raw power and image quality that pros demand, alongside more popular features such as a large screen, hi-def support and Live View framing.

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: nikon, olympus, ships, white balance

28 January 2008, 14:59

Philips 32PFL9632D review

Reviews StrengthsIf you're planning on watching plenty of high-definition content or playing HD games then you should love this TV -- hi-def material looks unusually clear and clean here. WeaknessesThe most obvious negative point to pick up on here is the...

Editor's rating   9.1

Tags: philips, watching, lcd, pick

23 October 2007, 8:37

Grundig freesat receiver (GUFSAT01) review

Reviews Unlike the Humax Foxsat-HD, it's only standard def, but there's still a generous helping of ports. Conclusion For anyone without a hi-def TV and a Freeview signal, this is a perfectly acceptable way of getting into freesat.

Editor's rating   6.9

Tags: grundig, box, load, channels

21 May 2008, 14:30

LG 47LB2RF review

Reviews Hi-def material looks great overall, but there was still some blurring around moving objects or during camera movement. It's worth noting that this wasn't an issue on hi-def material, only on Freeview from a set-top box.

Editor's rating   6.6

Tags: lg electronics, material, television, handy

21 February 2007, 16:31