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Hitachi's Ultra Thin range of TVs are all set for release in the UK next month, so says Comet, one of the stores that will be first to stock the slim-line sets. There will be three LCDs released, in 32, 37 and 42in forms, each of which ...

Thirty-five years after the launch of the Sondek LP12, Linn has released an all-new tribute of sorts, the Majik LP12. Based on the original, benchmark-setting Sondek, the Majik version adds a new Linn power supply, a solid base board, an ...

Targus, previously 'known' for computer accessories, has launched two new portable speaker systems for the MP3 market. The flat as a pancake Traveler's Choice speakers and the folding design of the Portable Speaker Book (left) ...

It's hard to make an MP3 speaker dock that stands out from the crowd, so Creative have come up with a couple of novel twists. For one, the Travelsound i80 is a dock that's designed especially for the 3rd generation iPod nano. ...

If you like the idea of having one unit that takes care of all your audio needs, the Roberts Sound 24 could be the portable solution for you. Not only does it deliver Roberts' traditional FM and DAB radio tuners and necessary speakers ...

While we haven't ourselves seen a Sony product as yet – though the RHT-G1000 is available – we have got to grips with a couple of these multi-purpose AV racks before. For all intents and purposes TV stands, the new RHT-G900 (above) and ...

Four Freeview HD channels have been given the go ahead to launch as soon as new year, Ofcom has announced. One channel will be reserved for the BBC, while the three others will be subject to a bidding process among commercial broadcasters. ...

We're used to bold, dramatic claims on press releases, and here's another one: Arcam set-out to make these the best stereo amps the company has ever created. Considering the integrated amp and power amp in question have now made it ...

Did you know you could watch your Sky TV in a second room in the house? No, well the company has come-up with a novel way of reminding you – allowing MTV to dribble paint all over one of the Multiroom boxes. Still, if it floats your boat, ...

Details reach us of Yamaha's new surround sound projector, the YSP-600, scheduled for release in mid-May for £500. The new machine is 1080p/24fps compatible with 2 in/1 out HDMI switching, new IntelliBeam surround modes and Dolby Digital ...