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Review: Toshiba 42XV635D
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One step below the manufacturer's flagship Regza ZV TV, the 42XV635 42in LCD TV boasts a fairly impressive spec for what seems like a very affordable price. Included in the feature line-up is Toshiba's much-vaunted Resolution+ technology, which claims to upscale any standard-definition source to 'near HD quality'. Styling wise, the 42XV635D has little to distinguish it from the hordes of shiny black flatscreen TVs already on the market. It's certainly not an ugly television by any means, but neither being particularly possessed of an eye-catching narrow frame, nor being blessed by any measure of 'wow factor', it's unremarkable and, well, a bit dull. You can make the Toshiba logo glow ...
Review: HANNspree ST251MAB
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This 25in LCD TV from Hannspree sports a Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and is the smallest Full HD panel we've seen so far. Whether that 1080p standard is really worthwhile on a set of this size remains to be seen. The slender design also features a glossy black bezel that doesn't exactly exude an air of luxury, but is attractive enough even if it does tend to get covered in smudgy fingerprints all too easily. In terms of connections, the ST251MAB is relatively standard, although the inclusion of two HDMI ports seems generous on a screen in this price range. You'll also find most of the usual suspects including a Scart, component and composite video along with the added bonus ...
In Depth: Complete guide to Freeview HD
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Millions of homes in the UK currently have HD ready television sets and still only watch television in standard definition, but this could all be set to change with the arrival of Freeview HD. Freeview is the most popular digital television service in the UK, bringing access to tens of digital television and radio channels to more than 18 million sets, and from the end of the year, parts of Great Britain will be able to get high definition (HD) channels as well. Freeview HD is a service that will provide not only the same standard definition channels that Freeview hosts, but also high definition offerings from the likes of the BBC, Channel 4, ITV and, eventually, Five. ...
Review: LG 32LH5000
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LG is the quiet man of LCD TVs, never making as much fuss as competitors such as Sony, Philips or even its Korean arch rival, Samsung. However, it's certain to make a splash with the 32LH500 because, despite its low asking price, it combines a sexy design, full HD resolution and nifty USB port that will appeal to downloaders. If you've got lots of hi-def kit to hook up to your TV then this set won't disappoint as it has four HDMI ports, which is rather generous on a £500 model. One of these is side-mounted behind the gorgeous-looking transparent edge that frames the screen, so it should be relatively easy to get at even if you decide to wall mount the TV. Next to this HDMI socket you'll ...
Review: Samsung LE40B550
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Despite not having the same ultra-slim looks of Samsung's iconic B7000 and B8000 LED models, the LE40B550 LCD TV is still very easy on the eye with its subtle curves, 'crystal' finish and transparent outer border. Its array of connections is gratifying too, as it joins the Toshiba contender in offering four HDMIs, as well as a USB port for playback of MP3s and JPEGs. There's no sign of the Ethernet port found on Samsung's higher spec flat TVs, though, so you can't jack into a DLNA-certified PC or Samsung's online service. But this is fair enough for £580. Slightly more concerning is the lack of any 100Hz processing. But the TV does sport the maker's multifaceted Digital Natural Image ...
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