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Home theatre in a box - much more than just surround sound
26 August 2010
Home theatre in a box; one-box home cinema systems; all-in-one home cinema packages. Whatever you care to call them, these one-shot gateways to home entertainment heaven can deliver superb surround...
3D Accessories - all you need for the perfect setup
26 August 2010
So you’ve made the decision to buy a 3D television, but although that’s the hub of your 3D entertainment, it’s merely the beginning of the ultimate 3D setup – without a selection of other gear, you...
What kind of TV is right for me?
26 August 2010
With more types of TV available than ever before, actually choosing the one that suits you best can be a bit of a minefield. But never fear: we’ve put together this guide to make sure you spend your...
Six surround sound setups
26 August 2010
Mention surround sound and many people will immediately envisage five speakers and a subwoofer dotted around a living room, but that’s just one of several options available to the home-cinema...
Connecting everything together – cables explained
26 August 2010
A home cinema setup provides a fantastic experience for movies, TV and video games, but the task of actually hooking everything together can leave even the most tech-friendly person scratching...
Internet TV (IPTV) explained – Your favourite websites on your TV
26 August 2010
Internet Protocol television, or IPTV, is one of the major technology buzzwords right now. In a nutshell it takes the universal popularity of television, and hooks it up to the reach and interaction...
LCD, Plasma or LED
28 April 2010
The first thing to decide when buying a new TV is what type of screen you want, LCD, Plasma, or perhaps one of the new breed of LED panels. Our handy guide will take you through the benefits and...
TV, mobile and laptop – three screens one vision
28 April 2010
Not much more than a hundred years ago, people needed to be in the same room to talk to each other. This changed with the advent of the telephone, and soon people were could speak to each other...
The digital switchover explained
29 April 2010
The digital switchover is changing the face of television broadcasting in the UK. The old transmitters, which for decades have broadcast television programmes via what's called an analogue signal,...
A guide to 3DTV
08 March 2010
If you are one of the many million people in this country alone who has watched James Cameron’s Avatar in 3D, you will have an insight into just how exciting this technology could be when it starts...
TV technology explained
28 January 2010
Television has moved on a long way from the days when your only buying options were black and white or colour (and if you wanted wooden doors on the front - no, really). Buying a television these...
A guide to Freeview HD
26 August 2010
Free high definition television in your home right now When we first started writing about Freeview HD earlier this year, there was not a great deal of information to be had on when we could watch...
A guide to digital TV services
05 January 2010
The difference between Sky, Virgin and Freeview In the last few years, the already extensive choice of television channels has expanded massively. If you pay a monthly subscription to Sky or Virgin,...
Inside your next TV
26 January 2010
A TV picture can be influenced by many factors, so it's important to understand the effect they have on each other. We explain how to select key features to create a perfect HD picture. Pursuit of...
The connected home
29 April 2010
The boundaries between, TV, PC, mobile and every other gadget in your home are slowly blurring. With the arrival of superfast Internet and wireless technology, we're entering a new age, the era of...
Blu-ray accessories
05 January 2010
Buying a Blu-ray player is the first step in creating the ultimate home cinema set-up, but squeezing the most from the player takes more than just plugging it in and rustling up some popcorn. Check...
Discreet home cinema systems
05 January 2010
As speakers shrink in size and the cables that link them begin to disappear its now possible to enjoy truly immersive surround sound without being distracted by booming boxes. Check out our handy...
Home cinema audio
05 January 2010
The very best home cinema set-ups can be house-shudderingly powerful and in a smaller setting can rival the experience of the local multiplex. Choosing the right kit isn't easy though, so here's our...
A guide to home cinema systems
05 January 2010
You've got an HD television, so what's next? The screen is just half of the home cinema experience. To lift your viewing experience to the next level you need to consider the sound set-up too....
Your next TV buying guide
08 March 2010
Knowing what to look for in a new television can seem a tricky process but with our guide you'll soon know what's important and how to make the right choice for you. You'll know your LCD from your...
Blu-ray - the next generation of DVD
08 March 2010
Blu-ray first stunned movie buffs back in 2006, but since then the format has evolved from something quite niche for cinema obsessives to a much improved and thoroughly mainstream product. Still,...
Time to upgrade to Blu-ray
05 January 2010
DVD made a huge splash when it arrived, rapidly establishing itself as the preferred medium for watching movies. This was partly due to small size and durability, but mostly it was down to far...
Home cinema - one box solution
29 June 2010
Do you want stunning home cinema sound without having to put the cables and speakers together yourself? More importantly, do you want it to sound good and look great in your front room? What you need...
Getting the most out of IPTV
29 April 2010
Internet Protocol TV, or IPTV, isn't just another techie buzzword, it's the key to unlocking a world of online potential for you to enjoy on your TV. With the internet increasingly becoming part of...
Dawn of a new decade for TV
06 August 2010
TV is changing. The days when your TV was a hulking box in the corner of the living room are long behind us, with amazing new technology ensuring the humble goggle box is more advanced and more...
3D IS the future of television
26 August 2010
Quite simply, 3D is the biggest thing to happen to the world of television since the introduction of high definition. If you've spent the recent times marvelling at the game-changing detail and...
The future of 3D - Blu-ray
07 May 2010
From Alice in Wonderland to Up, 3D movies are the most exciting thing to happen in cinemas for years. But what about enjoying 3D films at home? 3D Blu-ray players and discs are coming this year – and...
HDTV - 10 things you need to know
26 August 2010
HDTV delivers the best broadcast television picture in history, with images sharp enough to unapologetically slice your eyebrows clean off. But it needn't be expensive or tricky to set up. Read on...
How to choose the right home cinema system
28 April 2010
Get the popcorn ready and get comfy on the sofa, because these days you don't have to leave your living room to have a mind-blowing cinematic experience. Eye-popping big-screen visuals and surround...
How to get the most out of HD content
26 August 2010
With more ways than ever to get HD content into your home, you’ll want to make the most of that pin-sharp video quality by feeding it to a top class TV. You should also think about teaming it up with...
Sky multi-screen - Everyone watches what they want
26 August 2010
There was a time when you had to be ensconced at home to catch the latest football action. Thankfully such restrictive days are behind us, with Sky’s multi-screen offering keeping you bang up to date...
Freeview HD - Are you covered?
06 August 2010
Freeview HD is already allowing many people in the UK to watch a wide range of programming in detailed high definition, including some of the best shows from the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. The line-up...
2010 - Year of the next generation television
18 June 2010
It might sound like an overstatement to say that 2010 is going to be the most important year for television sets since the very first grainy black and white picture flickered to life, but when you...
When can I get Freeview HD?
06 August 2010
Consult the tables below to find out whether or not your nearest transmitter has been converted to broadcast the Freeview HD signal, and if not when it will be. Also remember that if you are in an...
Movie lovers’ guide to the ideal TV set-up
26 August 2010
The rise of Blu-ray and other HD sources mean you can finally have a cinema-rivalling experience at home: amazing picture and sound quality on a large screen. But it’s not simply a matter of buying...
Future-proof your DVD collection
26 August 2010
If you’ve already built up a huge DVD library, the arrival of Blu-ray might have left you feeling a bit miffed: here are all the films you already own – but now offering even better image and sound...
The smart way to wireless surround sound
26 August 2010
A proper surround sound setup adds a whole new dimension to your home cinema, delivering a mix of positional effects and deep bass that places you right in the midst of a movie’s action scenes. But...
The Ultimate World Cup party kit
26 August 2010
This year sees the World Cup kick off in South Africa – and short of spending a small fortune on getting yourself over there to witness the action first-hand, the best way to enjoy watching all the...
Virgin Multi-room explained
28 May 2010
Digital TV provider Virgin Media is already unique in offering features a massive On Demand library and integrated catchup TV. Now its Multi-room service extends that flexibility to any room in the...
How to get the most from your new TV
26 August 2010
So you’ve taken the plunge and invested in a brand new TV. Today’s HD screens are hugely versatile, but getting the most from them involves more than just plugging it in and settling back with the...
The ultimate summer football party kit
26 August 2010
This year sees the ‘greatest show on earth’ kick off in South Africa – and short of spending a small fortune on getting yourself over there to witness the action first-hand, the best way to enjoy...
Ultimate sports TVs
26 August 2010
It’s not just movies that look better in high definition – TV sport has been given a massive boost by the advent of HD, with several channels dedicated solely to HD sport, not to mention individual...
Secrets of Blu-ray revealed
26 August 2010
There’s much more to Blu-ray than eye-bogglingly crisp HD images. In fact, if you buy a new Blu-ray player you may well be surprised at the number of hidden talents it actually has. We’ve done some...
Top 10 tips for TV installation
26 August 2010
Installing a new TV can be a tricky business. Get something wrong and you’ll have to live with the consequences every time you settle down to watch a movie. To help you get it right, we've collected...
One remote to rule them all
26 August 2010
If your living room is slowly being buried under an avalanche of different remote controls for different devices, then help is at hand. Universal remotes consolidate your growing number of handsets...
What movie streaming means for me
26 August 2010
From YouTube content on your TV, film downloads on your mobile and blockbusters on your games console, film lovers have never had so many different ways of enjoy their favourite movies. It's the...
DLNA demystified
26 August 2010
Today’s high-tech gadgets work wonderfully in isolation – until you want to watch a camcorder clip on your phone, or listen to MP3s on your TV. Now you can cut through the virtual red tape with...
Are we there yet? The best travel gadgets to keep the family entertained
24 August 2010
Parents looking to make the most of their holiday journey are spoilt for choice when it comes to keeping the family entertained. The number of MP3 and MP4 players, multimedia consoles and ‘in-car’...
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FAQs
29 April 2010
Want more advice and information about your favourite gadgets, products and services? Delve deeper and check out our FAQs to help you get the most out of your...
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Glossary
24 May 2010
TV Home and Cinema Glossary - If you need help in understanding some of the things we've talked about in our articles, check out our Glossary...
