Philips DVDR5500 DVD Recorder
Record your favourite TV programmes in perfect digital quality with the Philips DVDR5505. The electronic programme guide allows you to browse through all the Freeview channels and record them with the touch of a button. An analogue tuner is also included for extra flexibility. You can record up to 8 hours on a single-sided DVD, while an integral slot allows you to plug in and view the contents of a USB flash drive – perfect for running a slideshow of your digital snaps or watching your DivX video files.
Philips DVDR5520H DVD/HDD Recorder
Philips’ DVDR5520H HDD/DVD recorder provides up to 180 hours’ worth of TV on its 160GB hard disk drive. The electronic programme guide allows you to browse through all the Freeview channels, search for programmes by time or category, and record them with the touch of a button. You can also record the same programme again, week after week. With Pause Live TV you can take a break without missing a thing, then return to it. The Philips DVDR5520H also has Instant Replay, which lets you relive a live TV moment with one touch. When you want to share a recording back it up to DVD or even transfer it using your USB cable to a PC for editing. The Philips DVDR5520H can take a regular DVD and upscale it, giving the disc a near high definition “makeover”. So when it’s connected to a 1080p compatible TV, you’ll soon be revisiting your DVD collection. With the increase in picture quality, you’ll begin to spot things in your favourite movie you hadn’t noticed before!
Philips HTS6515/05 DVD Home Cinema System
Immerse yourself in music and movies from the comfort of home with the Philips HTS6515/05 home cinema system. You’ll enjoy breathtaking surround sound with just 2 front speakers and a subwoofer thanks to Ambisound technology. By positioning independent drivers at precise angles, the sound is projected throughout the room, generating powerful and involving multi-channel surround sound. The ultra slim and glossy receiver unit also features video upscaling which means it will increase the resolution of standard DVDs to near High Definition on your compatible 1080p HD ready TV. It also has a USB port for connection to your flash storage keyring. Your music, photos and DivX movies will then be played directly from the device.
Philips PET719 Portable LCD DVD Player, 7 Inch
Double your entertainment pleasure on the go with the Philips PET719. It includes two 7” LCD widescreen displays; simply plug in and mount the screens on the headrests in your car to share DVD movies or photos with family and friends in the back seats easily and comfortably. The unique Car Mount system also features a quick-release arm that makes for the easy removal of the player when you reach your destination. An anti-shock device stops the picture jumping on bumpy roads, and the versatile PET719 also supports the playback of your DivX and MP3 files. Includes a mains and car adaptors, and a slimline remote control.
Philips PET723/05 Portable LCD DVD Player, 7 Inch
Sleek and black, the Philips PET723/05 portable LCD DVD player is only 4cm thick. If its tablet design doesn't turns heads, the movies you'll be playing on its brilliant 7" widescreen will! Thanks to an SD/MMC slot, you can play slideshows, single photos or thumbnails directly from a memory card. Viewing pictures you’ve burnt onto DVD or CD is also supported. The anti-shock device stops the picture jumping on bumpy roads, and a car adapter and handy remote control are also included.
Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray Disc Player with FREE Ocean 13 and I Am Legend Blu-ray Discs
Sleek, black and glossy, the Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-ray Disc Player looks as good as the images it produces. It outputs a stunning film-like image, just as the director intended. And with Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD supported; the audio reproduction is just as involving and high definition as the picture. When connected to a 1080p compatible TV with a 1.3v HDMI cable, you’ll enjoy full high definition with solid colours, crisp sharp detail and jaw-droppingly vibrant images. The Samsung BD-P1500 can also take your standard definition DVDs and process them to give them a high definition look, so you’ll still enjoy viewing your existing movie collection. You might even revisit some of the old classics you haven’t watched in a while! Final Standard Profile brings some enhanced functionality to the BD-P1500. With Picture-in-Picture, a small sub-window is displayed over the main image. There are four Picture-in-Picture modes, each offering distinct functions. They include Enhanced Commentary, Backstage Pass Function, Peek Behind The Animation and Audio Mixing. An Audio Mixing function lets you choose which soundtrack to listen to: the one from the content playing in the main window, the one from the sub-window, or both at the same time. Depending on the content of the disc you’re watching, all of this can help you get behind the scenes of that movie or concert you’re watching. A guide to Blu-ray Disc technology Blu-ray laser technology gives you much greater storage on just one disc. For example, one Blu-ray disc holds the equivalent of 35 CDs’ or 5 DVDs’ worth of storage. It’s the same size as a DVD disc, but by using a shorter wavelength and a narrower (blue) laser beam spot, it can hold greater capacity.
Samsung DVD-F1080 DVD Player
The Samsung DVD-F1080 is an ultra compact DVD player only slightly wider than a DVD disc. A slim minimalist design incorporates touch-sensitive controls into the top of the glossy piano black unit. And the images the DVD-F1080 produces are just as striking. Thanks to upscaling technology, this player can give your standard definition DVDs a high definition “makeover” when connected to a compatible 1080p TV. You’ll notice detail in your favourite films you’ve never spotted before! DivX and MP3 playback are also supported and with a weight of only 1kg, the DVD-F1080 really is a versatile performer whichever room in the house you take it to.
Samsung DVD-SH871M 160GB HDD/DVD Recorder/Digital Receiver
Indulge in on-screen entertainment with the Samsung DVD-SH871M. Its integrated digital receiver gives you numerous extra channels for free. When you can’t decide what to watch, record them onto DVD or directly into the 160GB hard drive which will hold up to 264 hours of material. When connected to a compatible HD ready TV, HDMI upscales your DVDs to near high definition quality. This impressive machine offers recording and playback of a wide variety of formats. Get comfortable, you’ll be seated for a while.
Samsung DVD-SH875M 250GB HDD/DVD Recorder/Digital Receiver
Indulge in on-screen entertainment with the Samsung DVD-SH875M. Its integrated digital receiver gives you numerous extra channels for free. When you can’t decide what to watch, record them onto DVD or directly into the 250GB hard drive which will hold up to 420 hours of material. When connected to a compatible HD ready TV, HDMI upscales your DVDs to near high definition quality. This impressive machine offers recording and playback of a wide variety of formats. Get comfortable, you’ll be seated for a while.
Samsung DVD-SR270M DVD Recorder/Digital Box
This Samsung DVD-SR270M features a timer which can be set one month in advance allowing you to record up to 12 programmes during that time, essential if you’re forgetful, yet also a die-hard soap addict! The integrated digital tuner gives you access to extra channels without the need for a separate receiver. With 2 scart and S-Video inputs.