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Revealed: Quad's new Elite Series hi-fi in detail

By Andy Clough | Tue, 17 Aug 2010, 4:33pm

We've just had official confirmation of tech specs and prices for Quad's new Elite Series of hi-fi components, on sale from September. Here are details and pictures of the first five models in the range: Quad Elite CDS £799.95• D/A Converter: ...

Is technology taking over our lives?

By Andy Clough | Tue, 10 Aug 2010, 3:04pm

 Get down, Shep! So, nearly 70% of people under 25 admit to communicating by text or email with someone in the same house.That's according to the latest research by Best Buy, which has been investigating our attitudes to technology.Now don't ...

A day in the company of Chord Electronics

By Andy Clough | Thu, 1 Jul 2010, 7:21am

Chord Electronics operates out of an old pumphouse in the picturesque Kent village of East Farleigh, on the banks of the River Medway – about two miles upstream of Maidstone. It's a beautiful place to work, and on a sunny June day the company ...

Freeview HD: everything you need to know

By Andy Clough | Wed, 16 Jun 2010, 2:18pm

High-definition pictures are the key to a genuinely satisfying relationship with your flatscreen TV, and in 2010 a new broadcast service has made upgrading to HD easier than everMost of Toshiba's 2010 Regza TVs have built-in Freeview HD If you've ...

Apple iPhone 4 picture gallery

By Andy Clough | Mon, 7 Jun 2010, 9:46pm

You can read all about the new iPhone 4 in our extended News story, but for those who just want to look, here are the official photos:         

Pioneer's 2010 range in detail

By Andy Clough | Wed, 12 May 2010, 7:13am

Pioneer may have pulled out of the TV market, but it has a comprehensive line-up of new products for 2010. There are two new Blu-ray players (with a pair of 3D models to follow later in the year), eight new multichannel receivers, three Blu-ray ...

Behind the scenes at Best Buy, opening this Friday

By Andy Clough | Mon, 26 Apr 2010, 7:32pm

 Watch our video news report from the store opening I spent today at Lakeside, Thurrock, taking a behind-the-scenes look at the first Best Buy store in the UK, opening this Friday in time for the Bank Holiday weekend.The 50,000 sq ft ...

How to buy your ideal TV

By Andy Clough | Thu, 22 Apr 2010, 12:09pm

Picking the right TV can be a daunting task. Answer the six questions below and you’ll  have a better idea of the screen size, technologies and features you need.1) HOW BIG A TV SHOULD I BUY?It’s tempting to buy the biggest screen your ...

Behind the scenes at Sony's 3D research centre

By Andy Clough | Fri, 12 Mar 2010, 5:00pm

 It's been quite a week for 3D TV: Samsung had a ritzy launch in New York, Panasonic has announced a tie-up with Best Buy in the US and LG has brought forward its plans for the launch of 3D TV in the UK.With so much PR hype hitting the ...

Sharp majors on 'Quattron' TV technology, but no 3D models yet

By Andy Clough | Tue, 9 Mar 2010, 10:31pm

 It's been a busy evening, with news ed Joe Cox over at Stamford Bridge where Samsung is unveiling its 2010 UK model range, while I've been up at the top of Centre Point in London admiring the view of the capital and getting the lowdown on ...