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NEWS: Turn the FM airwaves Blu

By Joe Cox | Thu, 8 Nov 2007, 4:26pm

Gear4 continue to push things forward in the world of MP3 and Bluetooth connectivity. The newest member of the Bluetooth range is the BluFM, which should have all your in-car audio and telephony needs covered. At the heart of the BluFM ...

NEWS: Intempo DAB is ideal for on-the-go

By Joe Cox | Wed, 7 Nov 2007, 6:21pm

Looking to strike that balance between bedside and portable, the new Intempo TRS is a lightweight, diminutive DAB/FM radio. Available in five different colours, Intempo is hoping to attract an audience who want a compact, stylish portable ...

NEWS: Eton's latest iPod dock addition

By Joe Cox | Wed, 7 Nov 2007, 5:33pm

Christmas is traditionally the time for DAB radios, with new examples released and flying off the shelves in record numbers. While we expect this to continue, we suspect the ubiquitous iPod dock will join the digital radio in selling like ...

NEWS: Show countdown: 1 day to go - and win a roomful of equipment!

By Joe Cox | Thu, 1 Nov 2007, 6:15pm

The Novotel London West is ready and waiting, the AV industry is primed with the latest products and the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision review team are all set to dispense advice 'til we drop... but have you got your ticket? Yes, ...

NEWS: Panasonic's £2k Full HD projector

By Joe Cox | Thu, 18 Oct 2007, 1:00pm

Panasonic has announced two new projectors in its home cinema range. The PT-AE2000E and the PT-AX200E will look to continue the good work of the '1000 and '100 predecessors, with the former making much of its Full HD resolution and ...

NEWS: Sharp embraces BD and Full HD

By Joe Cox | Mon, 15 Oct 2007, 1:19pm

Sharp has unveiled two new ranges of slim line LCD TVs alongside its first Blu-ray player (£399), a 2.1 home cinema system and an all-singing, all-dancing, multi-purpose AV rack. All the screens boast 1080p resolutions, including a ...

NEWS: Two Shows for the price of one!

By Joe Cox | Fri, 12 Oct 2007, 4:09pm

We hope that you're well aware it's less than three weeks until the What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Show. The Novotel London-West is the only place to see all the latest and greatest home cinema, hi-fi and MP3 kit, all under one roof. ...

NEWS: Record live TV on your PC

By Joe Cox | Wed, 10 Oct 2007, 5:34pm

Don't be thinking it's only Apple who has all the fun where computers are concerned. The Apple TV may have introduced many people to the idea of involving your PC in your home AV system, but Hauppauge has been plugging its own brand ...

NEWS: Bose DABbles in digital future

By Joe Cox | Tue, 9 Oct 2007, 5:35pm

The latest batch of products from Bose is a multi-talented bunch. The new SoundDock Portable delivers a docking station and speaker system for your iPod, while the MusicMonitor desktop speakers on the other hand will suck the sound from your ...

NEWS: Groove on the move

By Joe Cox | Fri, 5 Oct 2007, 5:14pm

Allow us to introduce the ‘GrooveTransporter’ from Cygnett, the latest FM transmitter designed to send music wirelessly from your iPod to your car stereo. Let's just hope it works better than the slightly suspect name... Compatible ...