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LG extends Blu-ray lineup at CES 2009

Features The company's latest range of Blu-ray products will come with innovative features such as networking functions, wireless connectivity and dual HDMI inputs. Read story »
Sony DAV-F500 home theater system

Sony DAV-F500 home theater system

Review The old adage "you get what you pay for" certainly applies in consumer electronics, but perhaps no more so than with home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB) systems. Quality varies from the very poor to the pretty good. Sony's new DAV-F500 Bravia system costs around the same as a system of separate...

Samsung B690 LCD TV vs. Panasonic G10 plasma TV

Blogs Samsung 40B690 and Panasonic P42G10 are among the top LCD and plasma HDTVs sold in Iran for budgets of around US$1,600 in 40- to 42-inch sizes. I've briefly compared these models ... Read story »
Samsung HT-BD8200 home theater system

Samsung HT-BD8200 home theater system

Review Blu-ray certainly seems to have come of age. Related equipment is getting smaller, lighter, more responsive and cheaper. Samsung's HT-BD8200 is one of the most compact Blu-ray player and speaker systems we've seen. The Blu-ray player is located in the center of a wide but thin and shallow speaker...
Yamaha RX-V565 A/V receiver

Yamaha RX-V565 A/V receiver

Review The Yamaha RX-V565 has four HDMI inputs and plenty of analog video connections, but lacks the ability to assign inputs, which limits its flexibility. It also has the ability to upconvert analog video signals to 1080p over its HDMI output, but the quality of the video is poor enough that you're...
Yamaha RX-V665 A/V receiver

Yamaha RX-V665 A/V receiver

Review We've been critical of some Yamaha receivers in the past for not offering as many features as the competition, but we've always been impressed by their sound quality. That's why when we previewed the Yamaha RX-V665, we were a little worried that the weight was substantially lower than last year's...
Denon AVR-1910 A/V receiver

Denon AVR-1910 A/V receiver

Review The capability to upconvert analog video sources has become standard on midrange receivers, but the feature is rarely well-implemented, with poor image quality being the norm. Denon's latest midrange model, the AVR-1910, is a standout in this regard, offering up the best upconverted image quality...

LED-lit TV Buying Guide

Features What is an "LED TV"? Does it deliver better picture quality? We've compiled everything you need to know about these premium flat-panel displays here. Read story »

Nvidia Tegra to push 3D displays in cars

Crave In the future, cars will be powerful enough to run Half-Life 2. We know this because Nvidia has persuaded car manufacturers to adopt its Tegra system-on-ship (SoC)--a hardware package originally ... Read story »
Loewe Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100 DR+ (42-inch LCD)

Loewe Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100 DR+ (42-inch LCD)

Review Loewe makes no secret about which its target audience is--people who have plenty of money and want a TV that has everything they need in one stylish box. When it comes to producing this sort of device, Loewe really can't be beaten. The 42-inch, 1080p Art SL 42 Full-HD+ 100 DR+ package...

HDTV Buying Guide

Features Several types of TV can be considered high-def, while some are simply compatible. But you can't go wrong once you understand these fundamentals that differentiate the pretenders from the real McCoys. Read story »

Performance meets value for Pioneer's 2009 A/V lineup

Features The company's latest selection of Blu-ray players, A/V receivers and home cinemas all have one thing in common--they're surprisingly affordable. Read story »

Long-term test: In love with Pioneer Kuro

Features CNET editor Ian Morris goes in length on why he's deeply mesmerized by his beloved Pioneer plasma TV.  Read story »

240Hz LCD TVs: What you need to know

Features Is it worth paying a premium for the latest 240Hz models over their 120Hz counterparts? Consider these pros and cons before you part with your cash. Read story »
Pioneer VSX-1018AH-S A/V receiver

Pioneer VSX-1018AH-S A/V receiver

Review Just a few years ago, HDMI connectivity was a major step-up feature on A/V receivers; now, it's standard for all but the least expensive models. That's mostly a good thing because although HDMI can be finicky, its one-cable simplicity makes it much easier to set up. The Pioneer VSX-1018AH-S...

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