Hi-Def projector group test

Hi–def projectors are the kings of home cinema gadgets. If you’ve got a dedicated room for watching the latest Blu–Rays, then you’ll need one. We’ve pitched five of the best HD projectors in the listings against each other to see which one is the best pick for you. …continue reading Hi-Def projector group test

Samsung LE40A856

This 40-inch television from Samsung comes with all the bells and whistles: it has a 1920×1080 resolution, weighs 15.9kg and measures 986.7 x 618 x 44.4mm. But is it up to the task of more celebrated LCD manufacturers, such as Philips and Pioneer? We find out… …continue reading Samsung LE40A856

Sky HD hits one million subscribers!

It appears that Sky HD is really taking hold of the British public, with Sky announcing that in the past year alone the amount of people in the UK subscribing to the service has doubled to a whopping million! …continue reading Sky HD hits one million subscribers!

Epson EMP–TW1000 review

If you like your projectors stylish and user-friendly then look no further folks, because the Epson EMP-TW1000 is all the above. The question is though, does it have the features and picture quality to match the lofty price tag? …continue reading Epson EMP–TW1000 review

Zune HD coming to UK with OLED screen?

The Zune HD rumour mills have been working overtime, and this time they’re suggesting that Microsoft’s supposed Zune follow-up will get a UK release and will also be touting an OLED screen not dissimilar to that seen on the Sony X-Series Walkman. …continue reading Zune HD coming to UK with OLED screen?

LG LF7700 TVs get Freesat

Panasonic isn’t the only TV company getting the Freesat action. LG has just announced the LF7700 range of HDTVs will also be boasting the subscription-free HD Freeview service. …continue reading LG LF7700 TVs get Freesat

Sony HDR-TG7VE: world’s smallest full-HD camcorder

Say hello to the Sony HDR-TG7VE: the world’s smallest full HD camcorder. A camcorder that’s about the size of a carton of Ribena, that still takes pristene footage. …continue reading Sony HDR-TG7VE: world’s smallest full-HD camcorder

Group test: Blu-ray players

Having seen off the challenge of HD-DVD, Blu-ray has become the High-Definition media format of choice for all the major movie studios. This CD-sized optical disc can hold up to 50GB of data, over five times the amount of a standard DVD – space enough for a movie in astoundingly clear 1080p HD quality, plus a side order of next-gen extras including picture-in-picture commentaries and lossless, 7.1-channel Dolby and DTS surround sound. …continue reading Group test: Blu-ray players

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

Philips Cinema 21:9 widescreen TV to launch

Philips knows what it’s doing when it comes to home theatre. And if the Philips Cinema 21:9 ultra widescreen television is anything to go by, then it looks like turning our lounges into IMAX-style super-cinemas is the future.

The Philips Cinema 21:9 ultra widescreen television is a 56-inch monster of a telly that’s got the company’s fabled Ambilight system to improve your viewing. It’s making its debut at a Philips event in no less than two weeks, before shipping around Europe (starting in Germany, Belgium and France, before making its way to good, old Blighty). But why are we so excited about it? Well, Philips is actually introducing a new apect ratio. Rather than your usual 16:9, this bad boy has an AR of 21:9. You may have guessed that, though, from the name.

What that 21:9 ratio means is the elimination of those black lines that sandwich your picture. You see, this screen won’t waste one inch of the display. Philips is attempting to reproduce exactly what you get in the cinema. Minus the Dean and Pearl commercials, of course.

Pricing is still unknown at this time, but with the screen launching on January 29, we don’t have long to wait for this cinema-style TV to hit our lounges. Now you just have to persuade your mum to come round with bags of popcorn and El Presidente hotdogs. What? She already does that? Shame on you!

(Via Electricpig)

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