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Hitachi's sexy, slim LCD TVs measure just 1.5in thick. Shipping soon, too.

11 January 2008, 09:13

Three models to choose from - all ship this year.

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Thin is in for 2008. LCD TVs set to go on a diet.

11 January 2008, 09:13

A number of big-name LCD TV manufacturers are looking to release ultra-slim, large-screen models in 2008.

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Samsung's 31in OLED TV is less than 2cm thick, plus 82in 8MP ultra-high-definition screen

11 January 2008, 09:13

Samsung puts the ph00r back into LCD TVs with the stunning 31in OLED TV. Fancy something bigger? How about an 82in display with a native resolution of 3,840x2,160?

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MusicGiants unveils HD video digital distribution service

10 January 2008, 12:07

MusicGiants today announced that it has sign a deal with Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment to distribute movies from the Paramount library through its new VideoGiants home theatre digital content delivery ...

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Samsung shows off biggest OLED at CES

10 January 2008, 11:23

CES is brimming with TV technology this year and the highlight is arguably Samsung's demonstration of OLED screens, is this the technology to replace LCD?

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Audio-Technica announces ultimate in-ear noise-cancelling headphones

10 January 2008, 09:54

If you like your portable music without the background noise, take a look at Audio-Technica's ATH-ANC3 in-ear headphones. They promise to "reduce distracting background noise by 85% while offering the ...

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GRIFFIN launches four-device iPod-charging dock and Evolve wireless speakers

9 January 2008, 15:53

Charge four iPods at once!

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XStreamHD makes bold claims at CES

9 January 2008, 12:42

Full 1080p content with DTS HD audio delivered direct via satellite, is XStreamHD too good to be true?

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Digital camera too chunky? Try the Fujifilm FinePix Z100FD

9 January 2008, 08:20

Despite being only 19.8mm thick, the 8-MegaPixel FinePix Z100fd is packed with features making it an attractive option for the snap-happy cam fan.

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Paramount to follow Warner Bros. in a move to Blu-Ray?

8 January 2008, 13:53

According to the Financial Times, current HD-DVD supporter Paramount is set to drop its support for Toshiba's high definition format and make the switch to Blu-Ray.

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Creative expands its 2.0 speaker range with GigaWorks HD50

8 January 2008, 10:46

Following from the success of its highly thought of GigaWorks T20 and T40 2.0 speaker solutions, Creative has unveiled its newest small-yet-powerful speaker system, the GigaWorks HD50.

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Creative's new Zen Stone range aims to free us of headphones

8 January 2008, 10:21

If you don't like wearing headphones and particularly enjoy annoying all those around you, the new Creative Zen Stone MP3 players unveiled at CES may be for you as they ...

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Panasonic shows off new VIERA TVs, 32GB SD card, and lots more

7 January 2008, 17:43

Panasonic rolled out a whole bunch of new goodies for 2008 at its pre-CES press conference. Find out more.

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Sanyo's waterproof camcorder sure to make a splash

7 January 2008, 16:04

The Sanyo Xacti E1 VPC-E1 is the world's first waterproof camcorder. Perfect for your beach holiday?

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CES 2008 :: Samsung Press Conference

7 January 2008, 14:49

The first big unveiling at the event was the new Samsung HDTVs with the new ‘Touch Of Colour’ styling... read on for what else Samsung showed off.

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Sony's OLED TV now available in US

7 January 2008, 13:34

Having been available in Japan for a few months, Sony's small yet stunning OLED TV is now available in the US.

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Venturer's cheap HD DVD player isn't cheap

2 January 2008, 11:25

Venturer has launched its cheap HD DVD player, the SHD7001, and all our concerns have proven true; it's not as cheap as we'd hoped.

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Samsung camcorder clearance at BigPockets.co.uk

18 December 2007, 17:13

Online retailer BigPockets.co.uk are offering bargain deals on refurbished Samsung camcorders. More importantly, there's still time to get orders placed and delivered in time for Christmas.

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Compro announce new goodies for your Media Centre

17 December 2007, 11:22

Compro reveal two new products for our Media Centre needs: a hybrid digital TV and analog TV tuner card as well as a USB 2.0 interface hybrid DVB-T and universal ...

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Who would Microsoft like to see win the format war?

5 December 2007, 09:43

According to Transformers director Michael Bay, the answer is no one. In fact, he goes one step further to claim the entire format war is one big conspiracy with Microsoft ...

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Watch HD-DVDs with your friends, even when you're alone!

4 December 2007, 16:12

Ever wanted to watch a movie simultaneously with friends in different locations? No? Me neither. Nonetheless, you can do just that with HD-DVD's new "Live Community Screening" feature.

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Become a guitar legend with BigPockets.co.uk

3 December 2007, 11:37

Guitar Hero III on the Xbox 360 wouldn't be a bad Christmas present this year, but if you really want to play guitar, BigPockets.co.uk are offering a guitar, amp, DVD ...

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Venturer's cheap HD-DVD player coming to the UK

29 November 2007, 17:16

Venturer's upcoming HD-DVD player may be the answer for those looking to get on the high definition bandwagon in the cheapest way possible.

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High definition channels set to be broadcast on Freeview

26 November 2007, 10:22

The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five have all signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding that could bring high definition channels to Freeview as early as 2009.

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Dixons offering wooden TVs this Christmas

21 November 2007, 11:00

There are plenty of gadgets we'd all like to see beneath the Christmas tree this year, but how about a wooden TV set? Thanks to Dixons, it's a possibility.

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Pinnacle announces ShowCenter 250HD

20 November 2007, 10:28

Pinnacle today launched its ShowCenter 250HD, the successor to the HEXUS recommended ShowCenter 200, claiming it "changes how and where you enjoy your PC-based digital media files by linking your ...

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The Next Generation of Home Theatre

19 November 2007, 13:15

What do you get when you cross the Starship Enterprise and your home theatre? The answer, you get awarded CEDIA's top theme theatre of 2007.

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Microsoft try again, Zune 2 launches in the USA

14 November 2007, 11:08

Despite having sold only 1.2 million Zunes since its launch in late 2006, Microsoft holds true to its promise of being in the portable music player business for the long ...

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Sony CEO: format war in 'stalemate'

9 November 2007, 10:30

The two next-gen optical disc formats - Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD - are running neck and neck, Sony CEO Howard Stringer has conceded. And he admitted yesterday that Paramount's ...

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