The 4K TV future
High definition is so yesterday. The future is now ultra definition, a.k.a UD or 4K. OK? This new breed of tellybox will land in select stores before the end of the year, but should it be on your technology to-do list?
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Anthony Fordham
Ten reasons why you need a Smart TV
Today's TVs are computers in their own right, super-tablets that can be gesture-controlled, even voice-controlled. They're a communication hub, a place for sharing memories and connecting families, and they provide an entertainment experience that rivals a commercial cinema. These new TVs are called smart TVs, and here are 10 reasons you need one....
Why you need an iPad
Last week we gave you ten reasons why you didn't need an iPad, and this week we're giving you ten for why you do. Which way are you going to go?...
Why you don’t need an iPad
Like TV, the iPad is the marvel of its time, so you shouldn't have to live without it, right? Here are ten reasons why you absolutely don't need one....
Entertainment has its head in the cloud
The future of entertainment media is not on shelves or hard drives, but above us all… in the cloud....
E-Tail or Retail: When to buy online, and when from a bricks-and-mortar store
High street retailers say they are under attack from virtual stores selling more cheaply: should we feel sorry for them, or follow the bargains online? Anthony Fordham reveals where’s best to spend your electronics dollar, and when. ...
Entertainment with drive
The face of the car audio market is changing, and it's not just about the music any more. In fact, it’s not even just about entertainment....
What sort of entertainment system do I need for my car?
What you use your car for can actually help you find the best in-car entertainment system. So what are you: a commuter or a communicator?...
Remotes face apptitude test
Could the age of the universal remote be at an end? Are these devices – lifesavers for those of us with complex AV setups – on the way out, destined to be repla...
Cat’s out of the bag
There’s a new digital cable standard for your AV kit, and like all the best inventions it uses old, cheap, readily available materials to make it work.
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The iPad: Two worlds collide
The iPad sure is a "magical and revolutionary" piece of kit, to quote Apple's Steve Jobs, but for me what it really does is highlight how many actually magi...
Desktop cinema: Bringing the home theatre to your PC
The niche of the home entertainment market described above is dominated by the PC. And it makes sense: here's a machine that can do anything. Stream music a...
