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NEWS: Batman Begins unfolds on Blu-ray

By Joe Cox | Fri, 30 May 2008, 12:06pm

No doubt, like us, you're in something of a continual state of saving; that next piece of hi-fi, the latest DVD, that AV rack – there's always something looming around the corner that will demand you part with your hard-earned cash. ...

NEWS: Sandisk lights fuse on MP3 range

By Joe Cox | Fri, 30 May 2008, 11:07am

Our invite for an exclusive one-to-one preview of Sandisk's latest MP3 player floated in to our email inbox this morning, so we can share with you a little information on the new Sansa Fuze player. Being, believe it or not, the second ...

NEWS: Philips announces prices for 9600 Series

By Joe Cox | Thu, 29 May 2008, 1:10pm

We covered the Philips 9600 Ambilight Series earlier in the year, directly from the launch in Lisbon, but now we have more details and those all important prices. Scheduled for release in June, the range starts with the Philips 32PFL9603D, ...

NEWS: 1080p DVD player from Sony

By Joe Cox | Wed, 28 May 2008, 11:32am

Proving it's not only Pioneer who can announce new home cinema kit this week, Sony has released details on a new DVD player. The slimline DVP-NS708H offers 1080p upscaling via its HDMI output, as well as support for Bravia Sync, PhotoTV ...

NEWS: 2008 Pioneer DVD range includes £60 starter model, £150 SACD player and three DVD recorders

By Joe Cox | Tue, 27 May 2008, 2:36pm

Pioneer’s four-strong DVD player line-up offers something for everyone. The entry-level DV-310 (£60) features a high-speed USB 2.0 terminal backed by DiVX support, and is claimed to offer an ultra-fast response time (from power up to ...

NEWS: Pioneer's stylish cinema systems

By Joe Cox | Tue, 27 May 2008, 1:04pm

There's yet more from Pioneer, with news of home cinema in a box systems and the company's DVD range to follow. First up, home cinema in a box systems. The DCS-575, due in June at around £300, leads the way with a host of ...

NEWS: Sony releases details on Bravia V4000

By Joe Cox | Mon, 19 May 2008, 1:30pm

If there's one thing to be said about the TV market, it's that you'll never lack for choice. Barely a week passes without a new range of screens from someone, and today it's the turn of Sony with the Bravia KDL-V4000. ...

NEWS: Sony Ericsson teams up with Usher for latest Walkman phone

By Joe Cox | Thu, 15 May 2008, 12:57pm

Here's a story to split opinions. Firstly, it centres around the latest Sony Ericsson W890i Walkman phone, launched earlier in the year and set for a release next month. Fancy a phone as MP3 player? Secondly, Sony Ericsson has announced ...

NEWS: Currys.digital shops set for closure

By Joe Cox | Thu, 15 May 2008, 12:22pm

DSG International is set to close 77 of its 177 Currys.digital shops over the next five years. This isn't just so DSG can have a round 100 stores, but is in fact an attempt to trim the company's costs by £50m. John Browett, ...

NEWS: Save power and money by switching off standby

By Joe Cox | Wed, 14 May 2008, 2:51pm

Nearly £1 billion worth of energy is wasted in UK homes each year by people leaving AV equipment on standby. One For All's new Energy Saver remote control aims to save you energy and money by turning your kit off with one quick ...