universal

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

Reviews A hardware interface used to connect devices such as computer mice, keyboards, audio players, printers, scanners, digital cameras and more. USB is hot-swappable, meaning that a computer does not need to be turned off when new devices are plugged in.

3 January 2007, 10:43

Pioneer DV-989 review

Reviews The superbly constructed universal design integrates state-of-the-art DVD technology including high-performance components, advanced digital processing, intricate adjustments and class-leading connectivity.

Editor's rating   9.1

Tags: pioneer, dedicated, channel, connectivity

21 February 2006, 14:45

Key features and connectivity options

Reviews What it isn't: Not every universal remote can control everything. What it is: Plenty of TVs now come with universal remotes that can control other A/V gear. What it is: Found primarily on more expensive televisions, PIP lets you watch a second...

14 May 2005, 21:46

HP iPaq rx3715 Mobile Media Companion review

Reviews Shedding the HP's trademark silver casing, the rx3715 sports a new lookBelow the display are four programmable buttons preset to load the universal remote-control application, the photo software, the digital media server, and the HP iTask launcher.

Editor's rating   7.4

Tags: hp, digital camera, universal, remote control

26 July 2004, 6:01

Microsoft Xbox 360 review

Reviews The remote is fairly compact and pretty basic (it's a downsized version of the Universal Media Remote), but the buttons are clearly labelled and well placed. For a limited time, the £280 Xbox 360 bundle will ship with a universal remote that will...

Editor's rating   8.4

Tags: microsoft, media center, gamers, memory card

21 November 2005, 16:46

Apple iMac Core Duo (20-inch, 2.0GHz) review

Reviews But you can take heart in the fact that some third-party programs -- Quark, for example -- have already been ported over to the so-called universal binary that will run on both Intel-powered and older PowerPC-based Macs.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: apple, binary, boost, universal

24 March 2006, 9:16

Logitech Harmony One review

Reviews As your empire of AV kit gradually grows, you end up juggling more and more remotes until you finally start thinking that a universal remote would be a clever buy. Unlike other universal remotes like the Philips Prestigo SRU8015, the Harmony One...

Editor's rating   8

Tags: logitech, universal, kit, screens

7 March 2008, 14:49

DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

Reviews This universal standard for connecting flat-panel monitors is also used for data projectors, plasma displays and digital TVs. A digital interface specification created by an industry consortium, the Digital Display Working Group.

21 December 2006, 9:30

Philips Prestigo SRU8015 review

Reviews If a multitude of remotes is starting to take over your coffee table, maybe it's time you simplified things with a universal remote control. The Philips Prestigo SRU8015 is a slick model that could be your number one.

Editor's rating   7

Tags: philips, codes, cable, kit

27 February 2008, 11:46

Liteon LVW-5055 review

Reviews More than capable of competing with high-end models from the bigger manufacturers, the LVW-5055 has a huge 250GB hard drive, a DVD recorder with near-universal format compatibility and all the other quality features, such as progressive-scan video...

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: liteon, connectivity, panasonic, hard drive

28 March 2006, 19:03

Panasonic DMR-EX85 review

Reviews Hard drive recording is supported by universal disc compatibility including all DVD recording formats, which offers convenient flexibility. This is Panasonic's most comprehensively equipped digital recorder.

Editor's rating   8.6

Tags: panasonic, digital camera, high definition, hard drive

20 November 2006, 16:21

Pioneer DVR-540HX review

Reviews The DVR-540HX boasts integrated analogue and digital tuners, universal disc compatibility, a full range of user-friendly functions and recording performance is excellent if you ignore the lower quality modes.

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: pioneer, carry, satellite, pair

27 September 2006, 18:35

Freeplay Devo review

Reviews Wind-up radios may conjure images of caftan-wrapped figures in the Afghan desert, straining to hear a broadcast against the onslaught of a sand storm, but these radios have universal appeal. Far from the deserts of the Middle East or the Bedouin...

Editor's rating   7.8

Tags: freeplay, dial, station, handle

23 November 2005, 16:52

O2 XDA Exec review

Reviews A flurry of devices based on the same HTC Universal hardware as the XDA Exec is expected shortly from other UK operators, including the SPV M5000 from Orange. O2's XDA range is significantly boosted by the XDA Exec, which offers a number of firsts...

Editor's rating   8.2

Tags: o2, connectivity, production, battery life

25 October 2005, 1:00

Logitech Noise-cancelling Headphones review

Reviews The fully enclosed earcups, which twist to lie flat for easy storage, form attractively curved rectangles, and the black and brushed-charcoal colouring is sure to have universal appeal. Logitech has an extensive line of mobile phone and gaming...

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: logitech, noise, cable, headphones

22 September 2006, 15:48