Ultimate Guide to New Technology 2009 on sale now

Ultimate Guide to New Technology 2009

It includes everything you need to know about the latest portable media players and media phones, plus tests of iPod docks, music servers, media players, televisions, games consoles, high-def set-top-boxes and Blu-ray disc players.

We've also included our recommended system combinations, plus tests of all the essential extras you'll need to make the most of your equipment.

Inside you'll find in-depth tests of over 140 products, including all-new reviews of the Nokia N96 'phone and Sony's PSP3000 handheld games console, the fabulous new Pioneer KRP-500 plasma, and the AVA RS3 and Sooloos music servers.

We've also run the rule over Linn's outstanding Sneaky Music DS media player and the brilliant iO Play in-car iPod hi-fi system.

In a special feature, we tell you how to make the most of your digital music, covering everything from basic set-up tips to installing a NAS box and creating a wireless music system, and we also take a peek at the internet-driven future of TV broadcasting.

The What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Ultimate Guide to New Technology 2009 is on sale now priced £4.99 – you can find it in Asda, Borders, Sainsburys and WHSmith.

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