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Brilliant value all-in-one home cinema system with only a few spec and performance gripes qualifying our praise

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Pros: Excellent value; Vivid pictures; Powerful, detailed sound
Cons: No HDMI inputs; Bass is a little over-bearing; Motion issues

The Panasonic SC-BTT460 is the first of Panasonic’s 2013 home-cinema-in-a-box systems. Offering Blu-ray, 3D, catch-up TV and streaming movie services – as well as speakers and amplification – for £350, it’s an idea that’s hard to argue with. That said, you’d be forgiven for not noticing at first glance that the BTT460 is a brand-new piece of kit.

Product SC-BTT460 Pros Excellent value; Vivid pictures; Powerful, detailed sound Cons No HDMI inputs; Bass is a little over-bearing; Motion issues Abstract

Cracking value for an all-in-one home cinema system with only a few spec and performance gripes qualifying our praise

We Say Brilliant value all-in-one home cinema system with only a few spec and performance gripes qualifying our praise Verdict Brilliant value all-in-one home cinema system with only a few spec and performance gripes qualifying our praise Images Star Rating Test Month 06 Test Year 13 Test Type category First test

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The Samsung Galaxy S4 performs significantly better than its predecessor but it has more pressing issues with its interface and sound and picture quality

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Pros: Slim and light; Impressive 5in Full HD screen; 4G connectivity; Capacity to expand storage up to a further 64GB; Improved camera app
Cons: Poor sound quality; Picture is on the warm side; Rivals have greater detail and contrast levels; Intermittent lag when multitasking; Gesture and eye-tracking features won’t suit everyone

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is finally here. Having had our hands on the Galaxy S4 at the Samsung launch event last month, we've been itching to get the new flagship smartphone in for a full review. Expectations are high.

Product Galaxy S4 Pros Slim and light; Impressive 5in Full HD screen; 4G connectivity; Capacity to expand storage up to a further 64GB; Improved camera app Cons Poor sound quality; Picture is on the warm side; Rivals have greater detail and contrast levels; Intermittent lag when multitasking; Gesture and eye-tracking features won’t suit everyone Abstract

The Samsung Galaxy S4 performs significantly better than its predecessor but has pressing issues with its interface, sound and picture quality

We Say The Samsung Galaxy S4 performs significantly better than its predecessor but it has more pressing issues with its interface and sound and picture quality Verdict The Samsung Galaxy S4 performs significantly better than its predecessor but it has more pressing issues with its interface and sound and picture quality Images Star Rating Test Month 06 Test Year 13 Test Type category First test

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Good but not great – and that’s not quite enough at this hugely competitive price for AV receivers

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Pros: Smart, solid build; Thorough spec; Wi-fi and Bluetooth streaming; Easy set-up; Precise and controlled presentation; Effective surround steering
Cons: Hard edge to certain frequencies; No Apple AirPlay or Made for iPod support; Lacks a layer of detail

Onkyo was notably absent from our 2012 list of Award-winning AV receivers. So it’s the job of the 7.2-channel Onkyo TX-NR626, the first product we’ve seen from the company’s 2013 AV receiver line-up, to change that.

Product TX-NR626 Pros Smart, solid build; Thorough spec; Wi-fi and Bluetooth streaming; Easy set-up; Precise and controlled presentation; Effective surround steering Cons Hard edge to certain frequencies; No Apple AirPlay or Made for iPod support; Lacks a layer of detail Abstract

Good but not great – and that’s not quite enough at this hugely competitive price for AV receivers

We Say Good but not great – and that’s not quite enough at this hugely competitive price for AV receivers Verdict Good but not great – and that’s not quite enough at this hugely competitive price for AV receivers Images Star Rating Test Month 07 Test Year 13 Test Type category First test