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Buyers Guides
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Personal video recorder buyers guide
Personal video recorders (PVRs) have been on the market for a few years now, becoming increasingly useful as hard drives have become both bigger and cheaper.
Personal video recorders (PVRs) have been on the market for a few years now, becoming increasingly useful as hard drives have become both bigger and cheaper.
Home theatre in a box system buyers guide
Home theatre in a box systems are versatile, affordable, easy to position and setup and, most significantly, provide an immediate and noticeable improvement to the sound from any TV.
Home theatre in a box systems are versatile, affordable, easy to position and setup and, most significantly, provide an immediate and noticeable improvement to the sound from any TV.
High definition video player buyers guide
High definition content is increasing, and so too is the equipment for delivering it to your TV. We examine the many HD video player options on offer.
High definition content is increasing, and so too is the equipment for delivering it to your TV. We examine the many HD video player options on offer.
Now hear this... How to audition speakers
Speakers have more effect upon the sound quality of your system than any of the other components, largely because loudspeakers are far more imperfect than the rest of your system.
Speakers have more effect upon the sound quality of your system than any of the other components, largely because loudspeakers are far more imperfect than the rest of your system.
Getting the best out of Blu-ray
Blu-ray takes movies to a whole new level, but only if your other gear is up to the job.
Blu-ray takes movies to a whole new level, but only if your other gear is up to the job.
Projector screen buyers guide
Without a good projector screen, the image quality of your projector will suffer. GadgetGuy tells you what to look for when shopping for a projector screen.
Without a good projector screen, the image quality of your projector will suffer. GadgetGuy tells you what to look for when shopping for a projector screen.
Choosing the right headphones
There are headphones for every purpose, and every set of ears. GadgetGuy helps you get your head around the things that go around your head.
There are headphones for every purpose, and every set of ears. GadgetGuy helps you get your head around the things that go around your head.
Buy or rent?
Keen to deck out your living room with a suite of home entertainment gear but don't have thousands to spend? It may be time to consider renting.
Keen to deck out your living room with a suite of home entertainment gear but don't have thousands to spend? It may be time to consider renting.
Raising your profile: what you need to know about profiles before you buy a Blu-ray player
The war between Blu-ray and HD DVD is over, but to get the most from Blu-ray into the future you need a player with the right profile. We explain what to look for.
The war between Blu-ray and HD DVD is over, but to get the most from Blu-ray into the future you need a player with the right profile. We explain what to look for.
HD for beginners
How good is high definition TV, and how easy and affordable is it to bring home? Justin Worthy explains all.
How good is high definition TV, and how easy and affordable is it to bring home? Justin Worthy explains all.
Grand performers: power and surround sound for under $1,000
The home theatre receiver is the workhorse and hub of any good home entertainment system, and there's good value to be had for under a thousand bucks.
The home theatre receiver is the workhorse and hub of any good home entertainment system, and there's good value to be had for under a thousand bucks.
Lighting the way: how to buy a projector
When it comes to selecting a projector for home theatre work, the options are myriad. We explain the choices.
When it comes to selecting a projector for home theatre work, the options are myriad. We explain the choices.
Buying the right AV furniture
There are three main things to consider when furniture for keeping your home entertainment gear.
There are three main things to consider when furniture for keeping your home entertainment gear.
Surround central: How to buy an AV receiver
With everything in a home entertainment system meeting at the AV receiver, it is an essential, but complex, piece of equipment.
With everything in a home entertainment system meeting at the AV receiver, it is an essential, but complex, piece of equipment.
Out with the old...
Now that VHS is all but obsolete, how do you keep the stuff on your old tapes? Buy a VHS/DVD recorder of course, and let the transfers begin!
Now that VHS is all but obsolete, how do you keep the stuff on your old tapes? Buy a VHS/DVD recorder of course, and let the transfers begin!
A New Definition: HDTVs
Ready to take the plunge into the world of HDTV? Our special feature on buying an HD TV covers all the bases with buying advice and a wide selection of HD displays.
Ready to take the plunge into the world of HDTV? Our special feature on buying an HD TV covers all the bases with buying advice and a wide selection of HD displays.
Tip top boxes
A digital set-top box (STB) can bring amazing image quality, Dolby Digital sound and even extra channels to the TV you're watching right now. By Bennett Ring.
A digital set-top box (STB) can bring amazing image quality, Dolby Digital sound and even extra channels to the TV you're watching right now. By Bennett Ring.
Media moguls: the shapes and sizes of audio and video
Audio and video comes on media of all shapes and sizes. We explore the best options for home theatre.
Audio and video comes on media of all shapes and sizes. We explore the best options for home theatre.
Your power protector
What's the quickest and cheapest way to protect your expensive home entertainment equipment? Sarah Stokley investigates.
What's the quickest and cheapest way to protect your expensive home entertainment equipment? Sarah Stokley investigates.
Quality cable
The quality of your cabling can dramatically improve your AV experience, writes Peter Blasina
The quality of your cabling can dramatically improve your AV experience, writes Peter Blasina
Girth rites
When it comes to huge screen diagonals, your dollars go further with a rear projection TV. With technology advances, rear pro now offers large, flat screen sizes in a cabinet with a surprisingly small footprint, writes Stephen Dawson.
When it comes to huge screen diagonals, your dollars go further with a rear projection TV. With technology advances, rear pro now offers large, flat screen sizes in a cabinet with a surprisingly small footprint, writes Stephen Dawson.
Instant home theatre
The prospect of choosing all the bits and pieces required for a surround sound system can be daunting, so you may find it easier to choose what's popularly referred to as home theatre in a box. Stephen Dawson explains what to look for.
The prospect of choosing all the bits and pieces required for a surround sound system can be daunting, so you may find it easier to choose what's popularly referred to as home theatre in a box. Stephen Dawson explains what to look for.
Piece by piece: choosing a component system
Assembling your home theatre from individual components makes for a system that delivers the greatest flexibility, performance and value for money. Here are some important considerations to take into account.
Assembling your home theatre from individual components makes for a system that delivers the greatest flexibility, performance and value for money. Here are some important considerations to take into account.
Seat of power: the AV receiver
When you want to make big noise in your theatre, an AV receiver is the key.
When you want to make big noise in your theatre, an AV receiver is the key.
Speakers of the house
With speakers exerting the most influence on sound quality, how do you choose the right ones for your movie room? By Simon Campbell.
With speakers exerting the most influence on sound quality, how do you choose the right ones for your movie room? By Simon Campbell.
Cables and plugs
With the growing number of electronic devices in the modern home, figuring out how to link them all together can be a confusing task. Ian Grayson fills us in on which plugs and cables are used for what purpose.
With the growing number of electronic devices in the modern home, figuring out how to link them all together can be a confusing task. Ian Grayson fills us in on which plugs and cables are used for what purpose.
Right of return: refunds and consumer's rights
The world of consumer's rights to find out when you are entitled to a refund, when you are not, and what you can do to pursue your rights.
The world of consumer's rights to find out when you are entitled to a refund, when you are not, and what you can do to pursue your rights.
Screen test
You wouldn't buy a new car without taking it for a test drive, so why not do the same for your new TV?
You wouldn't buy a new car without taking it for a test drive, so why not do the same for your new TV?
Subwoofer/satellite speakers explained
When you don't want, or can't fit, six large speakers in your movie room, a sub/sat system is a stylish, compact solution that can deliver a big surround experience
When you don't want, or can't fit, six large speakers in your movie room, a sub/sat system is a stylish, compact solution that can deliver a big surround experience
The power behind the panel
When it comes to the quality of plasma and LCD TVs, the delight is in the detail
When it comes to the quality of plasma and LCD TVs, the delight is in the detail
Right click shop - buying consumer electronics online
The pros and cons of shopping for consumer electronics online. What are the benefits? What are the pitfalls?
The pros and cons of shopping for consumer electronics online. What are the benefits? What are the pitfalls?
What's worth paying for?
Do you need all the features and technology packed into the latest gear, or not? What is worthy of your home entertainment dollar?
Do you need all the features and technology packed into the latest gear, or not? What is worthy of your home entertainment dollar?
Strike force: protecting your devices from power surge
Protecting your home entertainment and computer gear from power surges.
Protecting your home entertainment and computer gear from power surges.
Auditioning your HD panel
When it comes to HD TVs, just how do you pick the good from the not so good? How do you pick the TV that suits your room and your viewing habits? Here are our top audition tips.
When it comes to HD TVs, just how do you pick the good from the not so good? How do you pick the TV that suits your room and your viewing habits? Here are our top audition tips.
Choosing a retailer
Not all electrical retailers are created equal. When you're handing over your hard-earned cash or credit card, the retailer you choose can be just as important as the gear in which you're investing.
Not all electrical retailers are created equal. When you're handing over your hard-earned cash or credit card, the retailer you choose can be just as important as the gear in which you're investing.
Package deals: choosing a packaged surround sound system
Take the pain out of choosing a surround sound system with a packaged home theatre setup.
Take the pain out of choosing a surround sound system with a packaged home theatre setup.
Video recorders for a high definition world
The process of choosing a digital video recorder is complex and fraught. They can be standard definition or high definition, hard disk or DVD-based, single or twin tuner, and with plenty of other distinguishing features.
The process of choosing a digital video recorder is complex and fraught. They can be standard definition or high definition, hard disk or DVD-based, single or twin tuner, and with plenty of other distinguishing features.
Keeping home theatre costs down
How much should you spend on home entertainment? Follow our budgeting tips and you'll be on the right track.
How much should you spend on home entertainment? Follow our budgeting tips and you'll be on the right track.
The DVD difference
Think all DVD players are the same? We explore the differences between budget boxes and dream machines.
Think all DVD players are the same? We explore the differences between budget boxes and dream machines.
Listening pleasure: Headphones buyers guide
Headphones can give you a sound experience like nothing else, but there are a few things you should consider before buying.
Headphones can give you a sound experience like nothing else, but there are a few things you should consider before buying.
Sound that surrounds
A home theatre without surround sound is like a jacuzzi without the bubbly hot water. We show you how to pick a set of surround sound speakers that's up to the job.
A home theatre without surround sound is like a jacuzzi without the bubbly hot water. We show you how to pick a set of surround sound speakers that's up to the job.
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Digital music - the quality vs quantity debate
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As a couple of big players see the future of the web, there’s one area in particular that’s poised to reap much of the benefit: mobile devices.