Samsung HT-BD2

July 31, 2009 by Insider Staff · 1 Comment 

Samsung HT-BD2Samsung’s audio-visual range has steadily been improving year on year, to the extent that the company’s tellies are now some of the most desirable and affordable on the market. But what about its Blu-ray players? The Samsung HT-BD2 offers 7.1 surround sound, and some stunning audio options, but does it serve up a similarly delicious feast for your eyes? We have the answer… …continue reading Samsung HT-BD2

Samsung BD-P4600 price is right!

April 6, 2009 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Samsung BD-P4600“Ooh, sexy”. That’s how we greeted the Samsung BD-P4600 back in January when we first glimpsed the wall-hanging Blu-ray player. We assumed back then that it would have a price as high as its looks are good but we were wrong… …continue reading Samsung BD-P4600 price is right!

Marantz launches high-end BD8002 Blu-ray player

January 30, 2009 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Marantz BD8002Welcome to the Blu-ray revolution Marantz. The BD8002 is the company’s first foray into the High-Definition revolution, and what a foray! This Blu-ray bad boy (or triple B as we like to say) is capable of spinning discs at a Full-HD 1080p, at 24 frames per second, which results in a picture so clean you’d think your eyes had been doused in Optrex. …continue reading Marantz launches high-end BD8002 Blu-ray player

Sharp BD-HP20

January 16, 2009 by Insider Staff · 1 Comment 

Sharp BD-HP20 Sharp’s standalone BD-HP20 is one of the cheapest Blu-ray efforts on the market, with prices starting at around the £150 mark. It’s a reminder that you can get awesome Hi-Def pictures for a reasonable price, but with so many other Blu-ray players on the market, is the overall package worth splashing out on? …continue reading Sharp BD-HP20

JVC NX-BD3

January 14, 2009 by Insider Staff · 1 Comment 

JVC NX-BD3 This entry-level Blu-ray offering from JVC looks the business, but forgoes full-on 5.1 surround sound for a mere 2.1 pseudo-surround virtual effect. So, should the management of the IMAX start worrying about diminished ticket sales because of the JVC NX-BD3? Read on to find out… …continue reading JVC NX-BD3

Amex Blu-ray player banishes financial Blus

January 14, 2009 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Amex BD-P1 Economic crisis giving you the blues? It literally could be, because it seems tech companies are bringing in products at budget prices to entice the cash-strapped punter… starting with the Amex BD-P1 Blu-ray player. …continue reading Amex Blu-ray player banishes financial Blus

Denon announces universal player

December 5, 2008 by Insider Staff · Leave a Comment 

Denon DVD-A1UDIf you’re a high-end home entertainment enthusiast looking to cut down on all those clunky set-top sized boxed and tangly wires without losing playback options, Denon’s come up with the answer. it’s just announced the Denon DVD-A1UD, the world’s first Blu-ray, DVD-Audio and SACD player all-in-one, which will handle the very best in both High-Definition video and crystal clarity sound for both movie and music fans. …continue reading Denon announces universal player