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TV DVD Combi with Freeview

September 23, 2009

TVs with a built-in DVD player are more popular than ever now and a great choice when looking to save space in a small bedroom or kitchen area. We found a good selection of DVD / Combi TVs with prices ranging from £120 to £300 and screen sizes between 16 and 26 inch.

Desobry 16 inch Small tv 1080P LED TV with DVD player built in with Antenna HDMI USB, TV for bedroom/Home/Kitchen 12v tv for camping/caravan/motorhomes/campervan

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£139.99

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Cello C3220F V3 / ZF0223 32" inch HD Ready LED TV with built in DVD player with Freeview HD Built in Satellite receiver 3 X HDMI and USB 2.0 to record Live TV Made in the UK,Black

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£169.99

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Westinghouse 32 inch HD LED TV DVD Combi with Freeview T2 - Black

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£169.99

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Desobry 22 Inch 1080P Small TV with Built-in DVD Player, Mini TV Built-in DVB-T2 tuner and equipped with Antenna, HDMI/USB/AV Input – 12V TV-DVD Combo for Motorhomes, Caravans, Kitchen and Bedroom

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£185.99

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EMtronics 40" Inch Full HD 1080p LED TV with Freeview and Built-in DVD Player

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£199.99

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Bush 24 Inch HD Ready Smart HDR LED TV/DVD Combi

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£229.99

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Cello C4320F 43 inch Full HD LED TV with Built-in DVD player and Freeview HD Built in Satellite receiver 3 x HDMI and USB 2.0 to record Live TV Easy to Setup Non-Smart Made in the UK

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£249.77

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Cello C4320F 43 inch Full HD LED TV with Built-in DVD player and Freeview HD Built in Satellite receiver 3 x HDMI and USB 2.0 to record Live TV Easy to Setup Non-Smart Made in the UK

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£249.99

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Avtex V219DS 21.5” Full HD Smart TV/DVD with built-in HD satellite decoder for Caravans, Motorhomes, Campers & Marine

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£399.00

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One of the most popular places for a TV DVD combi in the bedroom where more often than not space is at a premium. This clever idea of an all in one TV takes care of the space problem by having a TV with a built-in DVD player. There is no need to have extra shelving or TV units cluttering a room just to house a DVD player.

If possible go for a combi TV that also includes Freeview allowing you to enjoy all the free TV channels and watch DVDs from one device. The Sovos SVTV22D – 22″ Widescreen HD Ready LCD / DVD TV that has an integrated upscaling DVD player and inbuilt digital Freeview tuner allowing you to watch over 40 TV channels for free.

A TV with a built-in DVD player is ideal for a child’s room where they can enjoy watching their own favourite films. Christmas is a popular time for DVD releases and 19 inch LCD combi TV makes a smashing Christmas treat for kids to play and watch their favourite tv and film characters.

Nowadays, there are many slimline televisions to choose from that would be suitable for the bedroom, kitchen and dining room that also have a built-in DVD player. You will find all the big names producing slimline TVs with integrated DVD with the ability to view digital photos and to play MP3.

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There are also lesser-known names with their own collection at more affordable prices such as Sovos, Cello and Matsui. Of course, the less expensive budget combi TVs are ideal for a child’s room.

Anyone looking for a good value for money television will be familiar with the name Cello and their line up of affordable LCD TVs. Cello is a UK based manufacturer renowned for its cost-effective quality TVs.

Cello was the first company in the UK in 2007 to sell LCD TVs with integrated DVD players in 15 inch and 19-inch models. A year later they introduced 22, 26 and 32-inch models to their collection of combi TVs.

Cello has produced Combi TVs in a range of 15 inch to 22-inch models.

Today sees popular retailers joining forces with Cello Electronics to create their own brand of exclusive high-quality LCD TVs. Thanks to Cello and retailer’s brands such as Soundwave, Murphy, Neon, televisions with integrated DVD player, built-in iPod docking station and Freeview are available with affordable price tags.

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Key features of Murphy C1573 99 (no longer available)

Pink TV
Built-in DVD player
15-inch screen
Freeview
Resolution: 1280×800
Contrast 300:1
10 page Teletext
Wall mountable
Full power off with remote
HDMI and Scart socket

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Budget TV from Matsui with an integrated DVD player and Freeview. A suitable size TV for a kitchen or bedroom. Kids will love this pink television to play their favourite DVDs plus the small size screen means it’s easily wall mountable.

Toshiba has a new line up of combi TVs their DV61 series is new for 2009 and includes screen sizes 19, 22 and 26 inch. These new glossy black TVs are slim and are HD ready with HDMI connections and a PC input. Also available in white.

Toshiba 22DV615DB HD Ready LCD TV 22″ with DVD Player

Integrated DVD player
Slimline Design
DVD Video and DVD-R (RW) compatibility
DVD player supports DivX, MP3 and JPEG playback
HD Ready
1366 X 768: Resolution
Integrated Digital Tuner
1 X HDMI Connection (19″ and 22″ models)
PC input

LG TV/DVD Combis

All in one TVs that include DVD player and freeview does away with messy cables and multiple units. LG has released some new models for 2009 that have stylish slim designs and plenty of connectivity.

The LG4000 series is quite impressive, key features include 3 HDMIs, freeview, HD ready, SRS Trusurround XT , Simplink and Game Mode. Available in 26 and 32 inch screen sizes. The LG 26LG4000 26 inch HD Ready combi LCD TV is available at a number of retailers Compare Price

John Lewis10 inch TV/DVD for boats and caravans

The family favourite store John Lewis stocks The Avtex W102D this super 10 inch combi TV not only has an integrated DVD and CD player it has a built-in freeview tuner too.

The unit can be powered by a 12v cigarette lighter making an ideal purchase for a mobile home. The compact 10 inch screen is also perfect for any room in the house where space is a premium.

PlayStation 3 Slim Console + Blu-ray Player

August 31, 2009

By TVhub

You’ve either bought or are still looking at that all-important LCD, Plasma or LED to take you to home cinema heaven and back but before you splash out to read on. To get the most from your brand new TV and all that HD offers you need a Blu-ray player and if you want to enjoy HD gaming too the new PlayStation 3 Slim is worth a look.

Well, it’s finally here the new PlayStation 3 Slim will look great sitting underneath your new Samsung or Sony BRAVIA LCD.

The PS3 Slim – doubles as a Blu-ray Player and Hi Def gaming console with online features that allow text and video messaging, voice chatting, downloading content and browsing the internet making it arguably the best value home entertainment kit currently on sale.

The console is now in stock and ready to ship although demand for the PS3 is expected to be high with Amazon putting a limit on the number of units purchased per household to 5.

The 1^st September 2009 is the day when films can really come alive. PlayStation 3 Slim is not just a high tech console it is armed with a Blu-ray player as well. At around £250 it is expected to be a top seller with Christmas fast approaching and like most new launches is bound to sell out.

PlayStation 3 Slim Reviews

Early customer reviews on Amazon indicate that the latest version of Sony’s gaming console is indeed better than before and makes an excellent value Blu-ray player and games console. Watch out for PS3 bundles in the lead up to Christmas as this looks certain to be on a lot of birthday and Christmas wish lists.

The console plays games in high definition, has a 120GB hard drive, is Wi-Fi ready, streams music and video from your PC and has 2 USB inputs. There are many dedicated Blu-ray players already on the market producing that cinema-like experience but for all-round high definition entertainment, the PlayStation 3 Slim looks a winner.

With the latest LED technology flatscreen TVs have been getting slimmer so it’s only natural to assume the next PS3 would be slimmed down too, but not as far as features go. Fans of the console won’t be disappointed; it is lighter, slimmer, quieter, cooler and more energy efficient and thanks to 120GB hard drive can store a whole lot more. If you have a BRAVIA TV the PS3 can take advantage of Sony’s BRAVIA sync feature too allowing control with the TV remote.

The console lets gamers enjoy all their games in high-definition, has an easy-to-use interface to compliment the Bul-ray disc and upscaling DVD player, built-in Wi-Fi; HDMI output with 1080p support; built-in web browser and free online gaming service.

The new PS3 Slim console requires an HDMI socket to feed your screen with hi-def pictures but it is also worth remembering that to fully appreciate high definition your TV has to have a Full HD Panel.

The PlayStation 3 Slim is available to buy from stores on Tuesday 1^st September including Amazon and Currys

Best 19″ Bedroom or Kitchen LCD TV

August 18, 2009

By TVhub

Whether it is for a bedroom or kitchen the 19 inch is the most popular size for people looking for a small TV and all of the major brands have LCD models in this size. A 19 inch LCD can cost between £150 and £300 with some models also including a DVD player.

Recently Channel Five’s Gadget show did a review of 19 LCD TVs with the Sharp LC19SH7E coming out top of the 3 they reviewed with good picture quality, decent sound and rich colours. The Sharp was also the cheaper of the 3 making it overall their favourite bedroom TV.

The two other LCDs in the test where the Panasonic TX-L19X10B 19-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview available in either black (TX-L19X10B) or white (TX-L19X10BW) and the Sony KDL-19L4000 19. The LC19SH7E is available for under £200 at a few online stores including Amazon.

Meanwhile, the Panasonic TX-L19X10 is widely available at quite a number of outlets and slightly cheaper than the price quoted on the TV show TX-L19X10 Prices. The Sony KDL-19L4000 is also available KDL-19L4000 Compare Prices

Other models to look out for are:

Samsung LE19B450C4 19 inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview,
Toshiba 19AV615DB 19-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview – Black
LG 19LH2000 19-inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV with Freeview – Black

Most of the above have similar specifications with a HD resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and 1 HDMI connector although the sony has a higher 1680 x 1050 resolution and 2 HDMI inputs.

TV DVD Combi | Built-in DVD

July 20, 2009

By TVhub

TV DVD Combis

If you are looking to buy a new TV and are stuck for space buying a TV with a built-in DVD player is the answer. Not only will you be saving space but money too, buying a TV/DVD combi as they are commonly referred to are usually cheaper than separate units. Combi TVs are ideal for a bedroom, study or as a main TV and range in sizes from as small as 10″ to a popular 32″ screen. 10 inch models are a suitable size for boats and caravans.

Best low price TVs with integrated DVD Player….

Cello C3220F V3 / ZF0223 32" inch HD Ready LED TV with built in DVD player with Freeview HD Built in Satellite receiver 3 X HDMI and USB 2.0 to record Live TV Made in the UK,Black

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£169.99

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Cello C4320F 43 inch Full HD LED TV with Built-in DVD player and Freeview HD Built in Satellite receiver 3 x HDMI and USB 2.0 to record Live TV Easy to Setup Non-Smart Made in the UK

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£249.77

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Latest combi dvd/TV models from top global brand LG offer a great mix of chic styling and versatility with their latest releases. The LG4000 series comes in sizes 26″ and 32″ and has a built-in DVD player plus sports a black bezel with a touch of scarlet.

LG4000 Series

26″ LG 26LG4000
32″ LG 32LG4000

These all-in-one solutions with their slot-loading DVD player have built-in Freeview giving you a whole host of extra channels for free. The inclusion of 3 HDMIs makes connecting to a games console, Blu-ray player or home cinema system easy for creating a true high definition experience.

Key Features of the LG4000

Integrated DivX DVD – also play audio CDs
1080p input ready for blu-ray and HD DVD
HD Ready (1366 x 768) Resolution
Contrast Ratio: 8,000:1
SRS TruSurround XT
Built-in Digital Freeview
Clear Voice technology and Invisible Speakers
3 x HDMI, 2 x Scart, PC Input and Composite
Simplink
AV Mode (Game, Sport, Movie)
Energy Saving Recommended by the Energy Saving Trust
26″ and 32″ screen sizes available

Toshiba TVs with built-in DVD Player

Leading manufacturers like Toshiba have already released a new line up of LCD TVs for 2009 including their DV Combi Series. These new HD Ready LCD televisions incorporate a DVD player for added convenience. The range comprises of LCD TVs that are both slim and stylish with high definition panels for stunning images.

The DV61 series launched in June 2009 come in sizes 19″, 22″ and 26″ screen sizes. For a small-sized LCD TV the DV61 crams a lot in, key features include:

Integrated DVD player
Slimline Design
DVD Video and DVD-R (RW) compatibility
DVD player supports DivX, MP3 and JPEG playback
HD Ready
1366 X 768: Resolution
LCD Screen
Integrated Digital Tuner
1 X HDMI Connection (19″ and 22″ models)
2 X HDMI Connection (26″ model only)
PC input

Toshiba Range of TV with Built-in DVD Players

Other TV/DVD Combi Televisions

A TV with an integrated DVD player also solves the messy cable problem that occurs when connecting a separate TV and DVD.

You will also find a number of budget TV with DVD players from Logik, Cello and Soundwave.

TVs that can access the Internet

July 17, 2009

By TVhub

Internet Televisions
Web enabled TVs are the latest trend to hit the market and have the ability to retrieve and display web content on the TV screen.

It’s early days yet and you are limited to what you can access from specific channels for news, sport, and local weather and feeds from Flickr and YouTube. These are bound to be popular with fans of latest high tech breakthroughs or anyone interested in catching up on their emails from the sofa.

It can be misleading at first and you may think you can use your TV like you would on a normal computer browser but they are not all quite there yet.

It’s a great idea to be able to surf the net from the comfort of your sofa without having to switch the PC on and it won’t be too long before fully fledged web enabled TVs offer the full works.

In the mean time you’ll be able to access news channels and entertainment websites such as YouTube and photo-sharing sites like Picasa plus Yahoo! News, Yahoo! weather, Yahoo! Finance and Flickr.

The Internet TVs that are slowly emerging on the scene although rather limited in their web use gives an indication of how future multimedia televisions will be made. It is only a matter of time before the TV and computer become as one and manufacturers are getting ready to unveil their latest offerings.

Web Viewing Technology

You already have the big guns releasing their version of web enabled TVs. Manufacturers have their names for the Internet features and accessing web content including:

Samsung – Internet@TV system
Sony – Applicast,
Panasonic – Vieracast.
Philips – Net TV system

No doubt LG and Toshiba will have web enabled TVs available in the UK in the future.

It looks like things will be hotting up as manufacturers race for top spot in producing the best web TV experience.

Here is a taster of some:

Philips Web Enabled Internet TV

Philips have their Net TV system enabling you to connect to the web via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly to the World Wide Web. New models featuring Net TV include Philips series 8000 (connection via Ethernet cable) and 9000 plus their cinemascope TV Cinema 21:9 (both Wi-Fi enabled) due for release in early 2009.

Cinema21:9

56 in Full HD 1080p LCD 56PFL9954H

9000 series

37 in 1080p LCD 37PFL9604H
42 in LCD 42PFL9664H

8000 series

32 in LCD 32PFL8404H
42 in LCD 42PFL8404H
47 in LCD 47PFL8404H

The online web service is accessed via the remote control; it is more advanced and user friendly compared to teletext. Internet TV will appeal to many who like sharing online video content and web content with others; viewing will be better on a larger screen rather than gathered around a PC.

Manufacturers have teamed up with their various service providers: Philips is linked with YouTube, eBay, MeteoGroup (Europe’s largest private weather company), Funspot (an online gaming company), MyAlbum (a photo sharing website) and NetLog (an online social networking site).

Panasonic Web enabled Internet TV

Panasonic has partnered with Google’s Picasa, the free downloadable photo editing software and photo-sharing website. A dedicated button on the remote brings up a variety of on-screen widgets.

Panasonics gizmo for accessing the web is called Viera Cast and with the touch of a button you access YouTube^TM, Eurosport^TM and Google’s Picasa Web Albums^TM directly from your compatible VIERA TV. Models that can access the internet via Ethernet connections include:

Sony Web enabled Internet TV

Sony‘s web gadget is called Applicast and enables you to interact with a range of internet based applications on Bravia TVs. The picture frame widget is one of the five that you can add once connected to the internet. This allows you to download images from the Sony picture gallery or from your own photo collection to display on the full screen.

As well as giving you internet-on- TV functionality Sony boasts its 2009 LCD line-up of Bravia TVs is its “greenest ever,” These include TVs from the following series: WE5, W5500, E5300, E5500 and V5500

Models with Applicast include:

W Series

32 inch KDL- 32W5500
37 inch KDL- 37W5500
40 inch KDL- 40W5500
46 inch KDL- 46W5500
52 inch KDL- 52W5500
32 inch KDL-32W5710
37 inch KDL-37W5710
40 inch KDL-40W5710
46 inch KDL-46W5710

WE Series

40 inch KDL-40WE5W
46 inch KDL-40WE5W

E Series

22 inch KDL-22E5300
22 inch KDL-22E5310
32 inch KDL-32E5520
40 inch KDL-40E5520
32 inch KDL-32E5510
32 inch KDL-32E5500
40 inch KDL-40E5500

V Series

32 inch KDL-32V5500
37 inch KDL-37V5500
40 inch KDL-40V5500
46 inch KDL-46V5500
52 inch KDL-52V5500

Samsung Web enabled Internet TV

The Samsung Internet@TV Content Service is available on the latest 8000 and 7000 series TVs, which offer both wired and wireless Ethernet connection options. Samsung has teamed up with Yahoo! to bring a selection of widget-based internet options to the TV and you will also be able to build a collection of new widgets offered by any of the content providers.

Current widgets, which will sit in a scrollbar along the bottom of the TV’s screen, include access to on-screen content from Yahoo!, Flickr and YouTube. This is a free service but further widgets are offered at a fee. You can access the content using the simple user interface and enjoy a selection of videos, photos, information, shopping etc.

Internet@TV Content Service is available on a range of Samsung LCD and Plasma TVs including:

Samsung Series 7

Samsung Series 8

40 inch UE40B8000
46 inch UE46B8000