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    Blu-Ray, I hardly know ye 23/06/2009 23:29:00

    Poor consumer education could be Blu-ray's downfall in the market
    There was a time when it looked like HD-DVD would be winner in the battle to bring high-definition to computers and video players. Then the momentum suddenly swung to a competing standard called Blu-ray. Now, it looks like Blu-Ray is in trouble, but not from HD-DVD.
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    The mug's guide to buying a high-def camcorder 05/06/2009 15:22:00

    Essential tips for buying the ultimate HD camcorder
    So it's that time of year again (i.e. - tax time), and you've decided to treat yourself -- or surreptitiously 'treat' your spouse -- to a high-definition camcorder.
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    The digital television revolution: what it means for you 06/04/2009 17:57:00

    We've put together a guide to make sure you aren't left behind by the digital television changeover.
    We've put together a guide to make sure you aren't left behind by the digital television changeover.
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    Five best budget Blu-ray players 24/03/2009 09:20:00

    We compare five of the best budget Blu-ray players available. Despite the low prices, these Blu-ray players pack in some great features.
    The budget Blu-ray player market is heating up and it has never been a better time to make the switch to the high-definition format. We've checked out the top five budget Blu-ray players and picked out the best of the bunch.
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    The top 10 HDMI-equipped LCD monitors 27/02/2009 15:40:00

    Excellent 22, 24 and 26in LCD monitors that offer the versatility of an HDMI connection.
    HDMI is an increasingly common connection on monitors. On some monitors it has even replaced DVI. The benefits of having a HDMI port are obvious. It is the clear connection of choice over DVI and D-Sub on newer notebooks due to its size.
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    Getting started in HD video, part 1 23/02/2009 17:30:00

    Everything you always wanted to know about HD video (but were afraid to ask).
    These days, most people are pretty serious about digital video, whether they realise it or not. With new technology entering the marketplace -- and camcorder prices constantly sliding -- the archaic embarrassment of the ‘VHS-cam’ has become a thing of the past.
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    LCD vs Plasma TVs: What screen technology is best for you? 19/02/2009 09:55:00

    We explain plasma and LCD TV technology including 100Hz, Dynamic Contrast Ratio and more specifications.
    LCD and plasma TV technologies may seem identical, but the similarities end once you look past the thin form factor and big-screen ethos. We explain the important technology behind each television type and help you decide the value of features like 100Hz refresh rates, dynamic contrast ratio, anti burn-in and power saving.
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    Television price wars: Where plasma and LCD will go in 2009 19/02/2009 15:25:00

    We look at how the big-screen and small-screen plasma and LCD television markets will progress in the next year.
    In 2008 the television markets for both plasma and LCD technology shifted dramatically. LCD television prices dropped 40 per cent in 2007 and this fall continued in 2008. However, the global ‘credit crunch’ led manufacturers to hold off on normal price drops and in some cases to raise prices across all models.
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    Hands-on: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ7 10/02/2009 16:08:00

    Panasonic expands its TZ series of trazel zoom cameras with the new DMC-TZ7 and the DMC-TZ6 models.
    The Panasonic TZ series will welcome two new models in April 2009, the Lumix DMC-TZ7 and the Lumix DMC-TZ6 also known as 'travel zoom' cameras. The 12.1-megapixel Lumix DMC-TZ7, equipped with a 10-element LEICA DC 25mm lens, will be a hybrid camera capable of taking 720p-resolution videos using the AVCHD Lite codec, and will feature a 12x optical zoom capable of reaching up to 300mm.
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    LCD vs Plasma TVs Buying Guide 06/02/2009 18:33:00

    Plasma vs LCD? What is high definition? We walk you through the process of picking up a new flat panel LCD or Plasma television.
    Plasma vs LCD? What is high definition? We walk you through the process of picking up a new flat panel LCD or plasma television.
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    How thin can TVs get? 20/01/2009 09:45:00

    Flat-panel TV as thin as just 6.5-millimeters at the International Consumer Electronics Show
    Flat-panel TV as thin as just 6.5-millimeters at the International Consumer Electronics Show
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