http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:32:54 +0000 editor@expertreviews.co.uk (Expert Reviews) technical@expertreviews.co.uk copyright Dennis Publishing Ltd. http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/images/logo.jpg http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/ Zend_Feed en-gb http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 15 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1289335/pioneer-bdr-xd04-the-worlds-slimmest-blu-ray-xl-drive http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1289335/pioneer-bdr-xd04-the-worlds-slimmest-blu-ray-xl-drive Lightweight writer offers some impressive specifications]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:45:20 +0000 Pioneer BDR-XD04, the world's slimmest Blu-ray XL drive http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1287007/samsung-announces-wireless-optical-drive http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1287007/samsung-announces-wireless-optical-drive SE-208BW goes beyond the usual capabilities of such a device]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:54:35 +0100 Samsung announces wireless optical drive http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1285792/plextor-px-lb950ue http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1285792/plextor-px-lb950ue Plextor's latest external Blu-ray writer is unusual since it has USB3 and eSATA ports, but do these really have any advantages over USB2?]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Plextor PX-LB950UE http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1282750/sony-bdx-s500u http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1282750/sony-bdx-s500u Adding Blu-ray support to your PC is easy with Sony's USB drive]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 08:00:00 +0100 Sony BDX-S500U http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1282459/pioneer-bdr-206mbk-blu-ray-writer http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1282459/pioneer-bdr-206mbk-blu-ray-writer The first BDXL burner we've seen can burn 128GB Blu-ray discs]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Pioneer BDR-206MBK Blu-ray writer http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1281457/liteon-enau608-external-dvd-re-writer http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1281457/liteon-enau608-external-dvd-re-writer Personalised covers add an individual twist to this otherwise fairly simple external DVD re-writer]]> Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0000 LiteON eNAU608 external DVD re-writer http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1280239/plextor-px-b120u http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1280239/plextor-px-b120u A portable Blu-ray drive combo drive that performs well, but it’s an expensive option.]]> Sun, 17 Oct 2010 08:01:00 +0100 Plextor PX-B120U http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1279675/liteon-ihbs212 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1279675/liteon-ihbs212 LiteOn's latest Blu-ray writer is the cheapest and fastest one we've seen yet.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:01:00 +0100 LiteOn iHBS212 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1279678/plextor-px-b940sa http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/1279678/plextor-px-b940sa Plextor's latest Blu-ray writer is definitely faster than older models, but can it keep up with the latest burners from other manufacturers?]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:01:00 +0100 Plextor PX-B940SA http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/279157/liteon-ihas524 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/279157/liteon-ihas524 The first DVD writer we've seen with LabelTag, a new disc labelling technology that doesn't need special discs. We tell you if it's any good.]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:01:00 +0100 LiteOn iHAS524 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/275944/lacie-portable-dvd-rw http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/275944/lacie-portable-dvd-rw The LaCie Portable DVD+/-RW is a simple, glossy black USB DVD writer, but does it prove to be a winner?]]> Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:45:54 +0000 LaCie Portable DVD+/-RW http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/275023/samsung-sh-b083 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/275023/samsung-sh-b083 An incredibly cheap way to add Blu-ray movies to your PC]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:01:00 +0000 Samsung SH-B083 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273952/panasonic-dmp-bd60 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273952/panasonic-dmp-bd60 It's incredibly thin, yet there's plenty of inputs and the quality's amazing.]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:01:00 +0000 Panasonic DMP-BD60 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-entertainment/273967/panasonic-sc-bt200 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-entertainment/273967/panasonic-sc-bt200 This tiny Blu-ray home cinema kit produces stunning sound and a fantastic picture.]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2010 10:00:00 +0000 Panasonic SC-BT200 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273949/sony-bdp-s360 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273949/sony-bdp-s360 A great Blu-ray player, with tons of features and great image quality.]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:01:00 +0000 Sony BDP-S360 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-entertainment/273973/lg-hb954pb http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-entertainment/273973/lg-hb954pb LG's HB954PB Blu-ray kit has a smart set of speakers, but do they produce high quality sound?]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0000 LG HB954PB http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273943/philips-bdp3000 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273943/philips-bdp3000 Philips' BDP3000 is one of the most attractive Blu-ray players we've seen, with its clean, minimalist lines.]]> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000 Philips BDP3000 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273937/lg-bd370 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273937/lg-bd370 An incredibly cheap Blu-ray player, but it's packed full of features.]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000 LG BD370 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-entertainment/273964/samsung-ht-bd1252 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/home-entertainment/273964/samsung-ht-bd1252 We find out if this all-in-one Blu-ray home cinema kit delivers the stunning sound and sharp picture you'd expect from the format.]]> Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000 Samsung HT-BD1252 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273958/sony-playstation-3-slim http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/blu-ray-players/273958/sony-playstation-3-slim Smaller and cheaper than the original, with fantastic media features, what more could you want?]]> Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0000 Sony PlayStation 3 Slim http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/memory-cards/274691/internal-hard-disk-buying-guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/memory-cards/274691/internal-hard-disk-buying-guide Find out all you need to know about choosing the right internal hard disk.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:12:27 +0000 Internal hard disk buying guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/memory-cards/274688/external-hard-disk-buying-guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/memory-cards/274688/external-hard-disk-buying-guide Find out all you need to know about choosing the right external hard disk.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:08:48 +0000 External hard disk buying guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/memory-cards/274685/network-attached-storage-buying-guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/memory-cards/274685/network-attached-storage-buying-guide Find out all you need to know about choosing the right network attached storage.]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:04:55 +0000 Network attached storage buying guide http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/272269/primera-unveils-new-high-speed-disc-publishers http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/272269/primera-unveils-new-high-speed-disc-publishers Primera has unveiled the latest additions to range of optical disc publishers, the DP-PRO Xi-Series.]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:27:41 +0000 Primera unveils new high-speed disc publishers http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/271864/nero-launches-nero-9-lite-free-but-annoying-burning-software http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/271864/nero-launches-nero-9-lite-free-but-annoying-burning-software Nero has launched its free image burning suite, Nero 9 Lite. Marketed as a "free entry point to the Nero 9 'Reloaded' suite", it's more a giant advert for the commercial version, rather than a useful free suite.]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:47:14 +0000 Nero launches Nero 9 Lite: free but annoying burning software http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/266500/liteon-ihas-324 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/266500/liteon-ihas-324 LiteOn's iHAS 324 DVD writer not only burns discs but can also erase them.]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:42:30 +0100 LiteOn iHAS 324 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/258481/samsung-bd-p4600 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/258481/samsung-bd-p4600 Samsung's stylish BD-P4600 is the first Blu-ray player we've seen that doesn't have the usual boxy design.]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:53:54 +0100 Samsung BD-P4600 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/256159/blu-ray-copying-to-debut-in-2010 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/256159/blu-ray-copying-to-debut-in-2010 Blu-ray owners will soon be able to make one authorised copy of any disc they buy, with the implementation of Managed Copy.]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:56:47 +0100 Blu-ray copying to debut in 2010 http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/253362/blustreak-masters-blu-ray-on-the-mac http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/253362/blustreak-masters-blu-ray-on-the-mac Rivergate Software has released new Blu-ray mastering software for the Mac, claiming that it is the first application for OS X that enables a complete workflow from video and audio capture to creating a BD master for replication.]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 12:27:58 +0100 BluStreak masters Blu-ray on the Mac http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/253290/pioneer-bdr-203bk http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/dvd-blu-ray-drives/253290/pioneer-bdr-203bk Pioneer's latest internal Blu-ray writer is the first we've seen with a claimed 8X writing speed for write-once Blu-ray discs.]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 15:46:01 +0100 Pioneer BDR-203BK