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NEWS: Big step forward for wireless HDMI

dominic dawes 21 December 2007 11:40

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American firm Amimon has made a breakthrough in the drive towards wireless HDMI connectivity, with the announcement yesterday that its Wireless High-Definition Interface (WHDI) technology has been approved for use with the HDCP specification.

NEWS: Orange signs online movie deal with MGM

Andy Clough 12 December 2007 14:13

French telecom giant Orange has struck a deal with Hollywood studio MGM to make its films available online for customers to download to their PCs or a special set-top box.

The 24/24 video-on-demand service will offer films form as little as €1, and customers can keep them for up to 24 hours. The service enables you to watch the film as many times as you like, and even to pause, rewind and fast-forward it.

NEWS: KEF rolls out revised KHT1005 package

Andrew Everard 10 December 2007 11:34

KefKHT1005.2 This is the brand-new version of KEF's entry-level home cinema speaker package, first launched in 2004.

The £400 KHT1005.2 is the result of extensive reworking of the design to give better in-room dispersion and clarity, and comes complete with an all-new subwoofer, the Kube-1.

NEWS: Sky enhances its Anytime PC service

Andy Clough 08 December 2007 10:11

Sky has launched a new version of Sky Anytime on PC. The on-demand service now offers documentary programmes as a new genre for viewers to download, and has also been made easier to use with enhanced functionality.

The range of content available on the service has expanded to include programming from third party channels for the first time including National Geographic Channel; Nat Geo Wild; The History Channel; The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network.

In addition, Sky Real Lives will also join the Sky channel portfolio now comprising Sky One, Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Sky Arts.

NEWS: Bag a Goodmans 80GB HDD Freeview recorder for just £49.99!

Andy Clough 06 December 2007 13:05

Here's a hot little bargain to look out for. On Monday December 10 from 10am, Goodmans will offer its 80GB HDD recorder with twin Freeview tuners at half price online for just £49.99.

You'll have to be quick though, as only 50 are available on a first come, first served basis and the offer expires the next day. Full details will be posted on the homepage of the Goodmans website.

The GHDD1785DVBT (!) can record one channel while you're watching another, and has a new seven-day programme guide. It can store up to 40 hours of standard TV, and has one-touch recording and a Picture-in-Picture function.

NEWS: Buy a Naim n-Vi home cinema system and get a free Loewe plasma worth £1999

Andy Clough 06 December 2007 10:16

[intro] Anyone who buys a Naim n-Vi and n-System 5.1 home cinema package before Christmas will get a free Loewe A42 plasma screen worth £1999. The UK-only promotion runs at participating Naim dealers until January 31st 2008. For more information, including

Ultimate Guide to New Technology 2008 now on sale

Andy Clough 05 December 2007 12:10

Ug Cover V5 If you're hoping Santa will bring you a PS3, shiny new flatscreen TV or state-of-the-art Blu-ray or HD DVD player, don't miss out on the Ultimate Guide to New Technology 2008.

It's packed with more than 550 verdicts on all the latest, greatest technology for your home, including flatscreen TVs, Blu-ray and HD DVD players, high-definition TV, wi-fi music systems, MP3/MP4 portables and DAB radios.

It's the perfect guide for Christmas shoppers, packed with our verdicts on all the home entertainment gear that'll be hot in 2008.

NEWS: Microsoft launch HD movie rental service

Joe Cox 04 December 2007 11:25

We may not have been overly enamored with the Xbox 360's HD DVD drive when we saw it, but Microsoft is doing its level best to sell its player as an HD source.

The latest HD development for Xbox owners comes with the release of Xbox LIVE Marketplace Video Store – an on-demand rental service for movies via the online Xbox LIVE.

NEWS: Virgin Media slashes the price of its V+ high-definition TV box for Christmas

Andy Clough 03 December 2007 15:22

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Virgin Media is slashing the installation cost of its V+ set-top box from £150 to £75. Anyone who signs up for Virgin Media's cable TV service between now and December 31st will get the box installed at half price.

The V+ box is a personal video recorder (PVR) with a 160GB hard drive that enable users to record up to 80 hours of standard-definition TV. It has three tuners, so you can record two programmes simultaneously while watching a third.

And if you have an HD-ready TV, the box allows you to view the BBC's trial HD channel plus a selection of free and pay-per-view high-definition material, including popular TV series from C4 and a selection of movies (£3.99 each).