117 results results for "blu-ray"

Philips BDP3000 Blu-ray player
Blu-ray on a budget 13 August 2009 14:22 GMT

The Good
BD-Live, DivX playback, excellent value pictures, good upscaling

The Bad
No media USB port, external memory stick needed for BD-Live

Verdict
This deck’s excellent value pictures should give it a wide appeal, despite the slightly cumbersome BD-Live arrangement

Price
£170
Philips BDP7300 Blu-ray player
Philips goes Blu 5 August 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Quick disc loading, built-in memory, picture and build quality

The Bad
No Wi-Fi, unreliable WMV playback

Verdict
Not quite talented enough to topple Panasonic or Samsung, but pleasing build quality and convenient features make this worth considering

Price
£250
Panasonic SC-BT205 Blu-ray home cinema system
Budget one-box Blu-ray system? 10 July 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Sound and picture quality, features

The Bad
Build quality, no support for DivX HD, MKV or WMA, expensive

Verdict
Superb performance and attractive features make up for the lightweight build quality, but this system still feels a touch overpriced

Price
£683.99
Panasonic DMP-B15 portable Blu-ray player
Blu-ray for your backpack 9 June 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
BD Live, Viera Cast, DivX playback from disc, SD Card slot

The Bad
Slow to load, slightly impractical design, pricey

Verdict
This is a great Blu-ray player, period. If nothing else it will save space on your home entertainment rack but makes Blu-ray a play-anywhere possibility

Price
£500
Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray player
Get the Blu-ray basics from this budget deck 13 October 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Rich detailed pictures, BD Live, operating system

The Bad
Limited media support, no USB media playback, clunky disc loading

Verdict
A basic but likeable entry-level Blu-ray player, although the similarly-priced Samsung gives you more for your money

Price
£200
LG BD370 Blu-ray player
A networked player that brings a new dose of fun 16 July 2009 15:23 GMT

The Good
MPEG4 and MKV playback, YouTube, design, price, plays Blu-ray too

The Bad
Networking can be fiddle, potentially prone to crashes

Verdict
The compelling feature set sort of sweeps any shortcomings under the carpet. The LG BD370 is a very capable Blu-ray player, worthy of consideration for your home entertainment

Price
£200
Panasonic DMR-BS850 Freesat Blu-ray recorder
Pray silence for the UK's first Blu-ray recorder 4 June 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Astounding feature list, versatility and ease of use, compressed high-def recordings, Blu-ray pictures, bitstream recording

The Bad
Can’t copy to USB, limited Freesat high-def content, copy restrictions on HD content, price

Verdict
The DMR-BS850 is the grand daddy of digital recorders - historic, groundbreaking and downright brilliant

Price
£1000
Pioneer BDP-LX52 Blu-ray player
High-def decadence from the enthusiast’s favourite 9 October 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Picture and sound quality, build quality

The Bad
Slow disc loading, won’t play media from USB, no Wi-Fi or multichannel outputs

Verdict
Although it lacks Wi-Fi, multichannel outputs and USB media playback, the LX52’s sublime picture and sound performance justifies the cost

Price
£500
CyberLink PowerDVD 8 Ultra - PC
The solution to your movie watching? 9 October 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Full HD and AVCHD support, neat interface

The Bad
Forces you to use Movie Live! Software

Verdict
You have to pay for Full HD support but it’s an investment worth making as this is a great all-round package

Price
£60
Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) Slim console
Is the time right to buy a PS3? 11 November 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Blu-ray player, works as a media hub, quiet, price

The Bad
Controller not the best

Verdict
The PlayStation 3 Slim is an accomplished piece of home entertainment hardware, with something for everyone on offer

Price
£249
Samsung LE46F71 LCD television
Got a new Blu-ray player? Course you have. This, Samsung say, is the TV to match 25 October 2006 0:00 GMT

The Good
Quality of image at 1080p, memory card reader, stylish design

The Bad
Only going to get the benefit of the 1080p signal with a Blu-ray or HD-DVD player, expensive

Verdict
Like the BD-P1000, this is very early adopter stuff, meaning that while you'll get a very impressive piece of kit, the price reflects that

Price
£
Acer Aspire 6930G-583G notebook
Premium features without the premium price? 30 March 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent value for money, great usability, lots of features

The Bad
Bulky, poor battery life

Verdict
An incredible amount of multimedia laptop for the money, and one of the cheapest Blu-ray laptops on the market

Price
£500
Panasonic DMP-BD35 Blu-ray player
Panasonic brings BD Live at an affordable price 15 October 2008 12:00 GMT

The Good
Picture quality, ease of use, BD Live support

The Bad
Disappointing DVD playback

Verdict
A feature-packed Blu-ray player that delivers excellent performance and handles like a dream, making it great value for money

Price
£300
Samsung R620 notebook
Looking for a Blu-ray notebook? 17 August 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Well-made, stylish, great keyboard, Blu-ray and value for money

The Bad
Glossy lid attracts prints and scratches, average 3D power

Verdict
A stylish multimedia centre that offers Blu-ray at a great price. It’s also well-made and features a great keyboard. 3D performance could be better

Price
£669
Any Given Sunday - Blu-ray
Can the Blu-ray edition bring the game to life? 11 March 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Visual feast, sound

The Bad
Not much originality

Verdict
A visual treat just don't expect to jump off the sofa believing you've seen the most thought-provoking film of the last 10 years at the end of it

Price
£12.99
LG BH100 Super Multi Blue Blu-ray HD DVD player
Can a marriage of the formats save the war? 2 July 2007 0:00 GMT

The Good
Plays Blu-ray, plays HD DVD, plays DVD

The Bad
Price, didn't seem to offer all the features individual players do, doesn't play CDs

Verdict
Great idea, shame about the price

Price
£1300
Sony VAIO VGN-FW41 notebook
Top drawer multimedia machine? 30 June 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Bright and colourful screen, comfortable keyboard, distinctive style

The Bad
Quality could be better, office performance is a little underwhelming

Verdict
An impressive multimedia laptop that offers performance, comfort and style, but it could offer a slightly more sturdy design

Price
£867
Toshiba Qosmio G50-115 notebook
Power at a preferable price 22 December 2008 9:19 GMT

The Good
Great performance, comfort, features

The Bad
No Blu-ray support, heavy

Verdict
Toshiba’s entry-level G50 is crammed with features and offers excellent quality, and only the lack of support for Full HD lets it down

Price
£1075
LG HB354BS Blu-ray home cinema system
Looking for a 2.1 Blu-ray system? 4 August 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Plenty of options, additional HDMI connections, everything you need in the box

The Bad
Lack of future expansion

Verdict
If you are after a system that gives you a whole range of functions in one tidy package, this is a Blu-ray system that comes highly recommended

Price
£345
Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-ray player
BD-Live and Wi-Fi on a budget player? 28 April 2009 9:03 GMT

The Good
BD-Live, Wi-Fi possibilities, DivX playback, USB hubs

The Bad
Wi-Fi dongle is a £50 upgrade, no home networking

Verdict
BD-Live is a bit messy and the Wireless dongle costs more than it should, but the BD-P1600 gives a good picture performance

Price
£170
LG 32SL8000 television
Video files for videophiles 10 November 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
USB plays DivX and DivX HD, cinematic Blu-ray pics, clean Freeview pics, Bluetooth

The Bad
HD could be sharper, slight lack of contrast

Verdict
A good, if not a great TV in terms of pure HD picture quality, the 32SL8000's multimedia features and addictive digital TV pictures help make this exceptionally user-friendly TV one to cherish

Price
£799.99
Sharp Aquos LC37B20E television
All show or does it perform? 15 July 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
Natural colours, impressive contrast and simple on-screen menus

The Bad
Slight lack of detail and some picture noise on sources other than Blu-ray discs

Verdict
Heavy on contrast, colour and clean high-def images, this 37-incher proves great value despite its lacklustre Freeview pictures

Price
£850
Logik LBD1000 Blu-ray player
Blu-ray on a budget? 19 March 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Connectivity, 7.1 analogue audio connections

The Bad
Promised Profile 2.0 upgrade not available, can be noisy on playback, cables not supplied

Verdict
A capable and well-connected Blu-ray player, although the lack of upgrade does disappoint

Price
£129.99
Dragon's Lair - Blu-ray
The classic arcade game is back, so should you bother? 10 May 2007 13:00 GMT

The Good
It does look nice, there are some extras on the disc as well

The Bad
Gameplay is very dated

Verdict
Like most Blu-ray movies at the moment this is one to avoid

Price
£20
Panasonic SC-BT100 home cinema system
Blu-ray without the bother 18 August 2008 12:00 GMT

The Good
Picture quality, features, looks, ease of use, Profile 1.1

The Bad
Sound quality, expensive, rear speakers are extra

Verdict
The SC-BT100 offers amazing pictures, generous features and Profile 1.1 is a real bonus, but disappointing sound quality and the prohibitive price let the side down

Price
£700 (for 3.1 configuration)

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