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Philips 32PFL7404
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... Those following Philips' meteoric rise up the TV charts this year will know that this 32-in set, at £700 (or less if you search online) is one tempting prospect. But while it's packed with top technology such as 100Hz (to reduce blur) and HD Natural Motion (to get rid of judder from Blu-ray), a few features have been given the boot. Link: TechRadar
Review: Cello C1973F
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To call the C1973F a mere TV seems rather unfair. The fact that it can show telly broadcasts is just the start of its talents. A slot on its top, for instance, turns out to be a built-in docking station for all types of iPod and iPhone, enabling you to play stored music, video and pictures through the set while also charging the device. You can even control it via the television's remote control and onscreen menus. Meanwhile, another slot down the TV's right side can accept DVD, CD, CD-R/-RW, HD-CD, SVCD and VCD discs, smoothly pulling them in as soon as a disc is presented. The C1973F is thus essentially a one-stop multimedia home entertainment centre that's potentially ...
Review: LG 22LU4000
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With its dazzlingly glossy white finish, 'glittery' black rear end, funky desktop stand and seductive combination of gentle curves and dramatic angles, this 22-inch LG set really is a sight for sore eyes. Thankfully the 22LU4000's beauty is more than just skin deep. Its roster of connections includes two Scarts, two HDMIs, and a PC input. In an ideal world, the provided USB port would play JPEGs and MP3s rather than just being for 'service' use, but when is the world ever ideal? The 22LU4000's HD Ready panel, meanwhile, claims a contrast ratio of 8,000:1 that's streets ahead of most rival small screen TVs. And pictures should further benefit from the set's unexpected carriage ...
Review: Panasonic TX-L19X10
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One odd thing about the small TV market is the willingness of manufacturers to offer different colour options. Even the usually sober Panasonic is offering its 19X10BW in white or black. The company has also seen fit to grace the body with some seductive curves and ridges. Around the back among the connections there's a handy SD card slot enabling people to play digital photos stored on SD cards directly onto the screen. The 19X10's specifications are very credible, meanwhile. Its HD Ready native resolution of 1,366 x 768-pixels, for instance, equates to a proper 16:9 ratio rather than the slightly suspect proportions found on some rivals. Its 4,000:1 contrast ratio ...
Review: Cello C2698DVBR
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Although this certainly isn't the first time we've seen SD slots on a TV, the C2698DVBR LCD TV from Cello is the first that is capable of recording Freeview to SD card. Also available in 22 and 32 inch versions, the 26 inch model boasts HD Ready status, with its slightly unusual panel resolution of 1,440 x 900 pixels giving it a screen size ratio of 16:10, rather than the conventional 16:9 widescreen. Not only does the TV feature a built-in DVD player, it is also equipped with twin slots for SD cards. Recordings are made as MPEG2 files, which will only give you about 40 minutes of recording time on a 1GB card, whereas two 32GB cards will offer over 40 hours of recording. ...
Review: Panasonic TX-L37G10
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While plasma remains very much the core of Panasonic's TV business, the brand has had to bow to the inevitable and embrace LCD. Given its relatively high price tag, though, we can't help but wonder if the TX-L37G10 has anything going for it that the much cheaper 37in Panasonic plasma. Read TechRadar's Panasonic TX-P37X10 review There's certainly nothing particularly earth-shattering about its looks. The simple black finish and medium-chunky lines could belong to any cheap and cheerful TV these days. Things look up considerably with the connections, though. As well as a healthy four HDMIs, there's an SD card slot capable of playing video as well as JPEG ...
