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High-definition PVR decoder
High-definition telly is finally here. Well, sort of. Dont expect to enjoy everything from Noot Vir Noot to Nigella in full 1 920 x 1 080 glory just yet, but if youre a DStv subscriber then youll... |
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Television
Speak to any home-theatre buff and theyll tell you that when it comes to televisions, bigger isnt always better. The important thing is to choose a screen that suits the size of your lounge. Sounds... |
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Ipod dock
While the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin is not filled with hydrogen, we think youll still find the sound explosive. Sharing some of the technology used in the legendary B&W Nautilus speakers, it... |
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Universal remote
The downside of cramming your lounge full of shiny new home-theatre equipment is that every device comes with its own remote. Which means that pretty soon theres no place on the coffee table to put... |
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Surround sound system
A good surround sound system can easily hurt your pocket more than the credit crunch. But it doesnt have to. Over the past few years the KEF KHT-3005 has been collecting industry accolades faster... |
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Apple TV
Nope, its not another arbitrary channel on DStv. The Apple TV is a clever wireless gizmo that allows you to stream content from your Mac (or PC) desktop to your home theatre. So now instead of... |
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Projector
Of course we could come up with all sorts of good reasons why not to buy a projector: you need a dedicated, darkened room for it to be used effectively; the bulbs have a limited lifespan; and dont... |
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Blu-ray player
With Blu-ray player prices falling faster than Wall Street stock, high definition home theatre is now in everyones reach. Well, provided youve also got an HD television set. And HDMI cabling. Oh,... |
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Amplifier
There are a number of compelling reasons why we think you should buy the new Yamaha RXV-1900. The ridiculously easy set-up, for one: simply park the supplied set-up mic in your favourite position on... |