October 19th, 2011 by Richie Black

We hear a lot about how generally hot Blu-ray is.  Eulogies always feature a liberal smattering of words like “dazzling”, “revolutionary”, “explosive” and “eye-popping” usually in association with that old trooper of a phrase “immersive experience”. Are we supposed to believe Blu-ray delivers the hype? Particularly since the hype seems to describe some actively painful or dangerous experience - flaming balls of Blu-ray searing the retinas or being ... Read more

October 17th, 2011 by Kevin Bradford

The first stage of a "revolutionary" new music service has been launched in Australia today. Samsung's Music Hub gives access to shared music without the need to download and transfer content from one device to another. The service is available from today on Samsung's Galaxy S II smartphone, before extending out on to other platforms including Samsung smart TVs, Samsung smart home theatres and smart Blu-rays by mid-December. Tyler ... Read more

October 12th, 2011 by Kevin Bradford

Size is no longer everything when it comes to buying the latest HDTV for your home. Quality and performance are now equally as important and impressive. With an increased focus on money saving and energy efficiency in TVs, making a decision about which screen has the best green credentials is becoming more relevant. Energy saving is not just about the impact on the environment, but also the effect it ... Read more

October 12th, 2011 by Richie Black

In the wake of recent news about standardisation of 3D glasses, we thought it a fine time to take a look at the accessory that often feels like a pesky barrier between you and a truly immersive experience. Let’s throw some light on the two options – “Passive” and “Active” glasses – and weigh up the pros and cons. The news referred to came out in early August, ... Read more