Internet TV has been around a while but it hasn’t really taken off. However, 2011 could be the year when that all changes. Manufacturers believe that the user interfaces  for Internet TV are now advanced enough to allow users to control the content they want to watch more easily.

Google Leads The Way

In the race to win over users, Google TV is the hot favourite. The cloud computing  pioneers will be hoping that their Internet TV technology is as popular as their eponymous search engine.

Google has teamed up with Logitech to provide the boxes that will connect users to the Internet via their TV set and Sony is integrating Google’s technology into its newest TVs and Blu-Ray devices.

What’s more, Google is incorporating the popular Android operating system along with their Chrome browser. This will offer access to applications from the Android App Store and full Flash support. Theoretically, you should even be able to use an Android phone as a user interface with Google’s set-top box. The prospect of full Internet access, coupled with Android integration on your TV could very well give Google the edge on its competitors.

Yahoo! Connected.

Yahoo! and Samsung are collaborating too. The result is the Yahoo! Connected TV. These TVs come with an integrated Yahoo! widget allowing users to view their favourite sites on the Internet. Although the service will initially only be available on Samsung’s Internet@TV range, Yahoo! has also started shipping their Connected technology in other media players, such as Blu-Ray devices, media servers and set-top boxes.

The downside with Yahoo!’s technology is that users will only be able to access certain sites, which could prove to be a barrier to some customers.

Apple TV

A quicker way to get to grips with Internet on the telly might be Apple TV. Apple’s device has been around a while and has just been upgraded with a lower price tag. However, there are drawbacks with Apple’s offering. Although the device allows you to stream content from the Internet, much of it, such as iTunes content, has to be paid for and there’s no flash support or web browsing capability. So if you’re looking for that sort of functionality, you might be better off opting for one of Google’s set-top boxes.

Ultimately, the key to success in the Internet TV arena may very well depend on how easy companies make it for users to integrate Internet TV technology with their current hardware. And right now, Google seems to be the only company with the capability to deliver the sort of functionality customers are looking for.

Sony builds up its 3DTV offering with two new high end LED backlit TV models with 3D Readiness, and slim and stylish designs in the form of the BRAVIA NX713 and NX813.

Both Sony 3DTV models feature slimmer and sleeker designs, with smaller bezels around the edges of the screen.  The Sony NX713 comes with Motionflow 100Hz screen refresh picture processing, while the more expensive Sony NX813 has Motionflow 200Hz processing – aside from this difference in screen refresh rate, both models appear to be similar in specification and features and can be used with the optional designer TV stand which features  2.1 channel sound speakers in the base and tilts the TVs at 6 degrees – apparently the optimum viewing angle.

There’s also some built in Internet Content capabilities with video streaming from sites like Youtube, LoveFilm, picture viewing on Flickr and news updates from social sites Twitter and Facebook.

These new Sony BRAVIA TVs are 3D ready but require you to purchase an extra 3D Sync transmitter to play 3D content – with the idea that you only pay for 3D when you are ready to view it with suitable 3D programming, such as the new 3D services coming from Sky 3D subscriptions and Virgin Media.

The Sony NX713 comes in a 40 inch and 46 inch version, while the Sony NX813 is a substantial 55 inch TV model.

Sony BRAVIA NX713 and NX813 3D TV Images

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It seems that there’s a bigger, better and brighter flat screen TV coming out every single week, and for the not-so-technically minded, the huge number of choices available when buying a new TV may seem somewhat mind-boggling. So, if you’re shopping for a new TV and looking to save money on a Plasma  or LCD screen TV, and want to make sure you get a quality home theatre experience, read on and get the low down on our Top 10 Best LCD and Plasma Screen TV’s for Under £350 and seek out the best value stylish TV for your money.

1.  Sharp LC19SH7EBK 19 Inch HD Ready LCD TV

Sharp’s new Aquos LC19SH7EBK 19 inch LCD TV looks set to be the answer to your prayers, epitomising the very best that Sharp has to offer, including performance, style and efficiency. With such sharp clarity pictures and tuned sound effects, your home’s living room will look and feel as close to the cinema as it’s possible to get and it comes at the incredibly low price of just £219.99.

This 19 inch TV screen has an image brightness rating of 300cd/m2, and comes with digital tuning capabilities. Furthermore, with its HD readiness, it will display crisp and clear images whenever you connect it up to a HD device, while it is able to support a 1366 x 768 pixel maximum resolution.

Sleek looking, the Sharp LC19SH7EBK comes with two built in 4 watt stereo speakers that provide crystal clear sound clarity and comes with a 5 year warranty as standard so you can be sure you are getting a good deal.

Slick and slim, this model measures a compact 457mm x 300mm x 67mm, and it weighs in at just 4 kg so it’s relatively easy to mount on your wall and will fit almost any living room.

Connectors include a S-video 1 SCART, 2 HDMI inputs and an AV input.

2.  LG 19LU4010 19 Inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV

Yet another high performance small screen LCD TV from those clever Koreans at LG. The new LG 19LU4010 19 inch HD Ready LCD TV looks and performs much like its predecessor the 19LU4000, with the same impressive angled stand.

Choose from a black or white casing, and sit back and enjoy the classic modern design of a beautifully low cost HD TV that comes loaded with all the features you could ever want, at a hugely affordable price of just £201.25.

With its 1366 x 768 resolution and contrast ratio of 8000:1, you can be assured of quality, sharp images and well defined colours no matter if you’re watching TV shows or DVD’s. With 2 HDMI’s available, the LG 19LU4010 is perfectly capable of handling a Blu-ray player, games consoles and more.

One of the biggest features of this model is its Clear Voice 2 Technology, making it able to render perfectly clear voices even when there is loud background noise while it is capable of handling even high pitch tracks with awesome clarity.

3.  Philips 19PFL3404D/12 19 Inch Widescreen LCD TV

With the newly released Philips 19PFL3404D/12 19 inch widescreen LCD, you’ll be able to experience awesome, cinematic quality picture and sound from the comfort of your own living room, all this for just £238.78.

Probably the best thing about the Philips 19PFL3404/D12 is that, like all Philips models, offers superior sound quality that will make you feel as if you’re sitting in a concert hall, thanks to its Incredible Surround feature that literally immerses you in audio.

Meanwhile, expect natural, vibrant images of cinematic quality, with over 28.9 billion colours and a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels, the clarity and brightness is so clear you may even need sunglasses!

HD Ready and with SCART, VGA and HDMA connectivity, this is another versatile model of the quality we have come to expect from Philips.

4.  Panasonic Viera TX-L19X10B 19 Inch LCD HD Ready TV

Once again Panasonic live up to their reputation as kings of the flat panel TV world, with yet another blazing new model, this one aimed at first time buyers of LCD TV’s.

The Panasonic Viera TX-L19X10B 19 inch LCD TV, costing just £237.99 comes with a stylish and sleek black cabinet surround, while its ideal proportions and slenderness make it a great choice of TV for your living room, bedroom, kitchen, in fact anywhere you could possibly want to place a TV.

HD ready, this model has an impressive resolution ration of 1366 x 768 pixels, resulting in pin-sharp images, vivid colours and a great contrast that will leave you feeling almost light headed with wonder.

Additionally, with its integrated Freeview tuner, it’s possible to choose from a multitude of free-to-air TV channels, while its SCART, VGA and HDMA connectivity means you can enjoy DVD’s, console games and more.

5.  Toshiba 22AV615DB 22 Inch HD Ready LCD TV

The new Toshiba 22AV615DB 22 Inch HD Ready LCD TV is an ideal choice for your living room, kitchen or bedroom, a perfect solution to your digital TV needs.

The second smallest model offered by Toshiba, this compactly designed model comes rich in features, including the Active Vision picture processing technology that produces sharp clarity images of never-before seen quality. Meanwhile its less than prohibitive cost of £199.99 makes its appeal all the more dramatic

Toshiba’s Dynamic Contrast feature allows for perfect automatic image balancing, decreasing backlight during dark scenes and increasing it during brightly lit scenes, so the quality of your images is perfection at all times.

The Stylish design of the Toshiba 22AV615DB hides a wealth of other features too, including a PC input, 3 HDMI slots and a gripping audio quality from its integrated stereo sound speakers.

6.  Samsung LE22B650 22 Inch HD Ready LCD TV

The Samsung LE2B650 22 inch HD Ready LCD TV offers all the supreme qualities that we have come to expect from Samsung, only this time in a compact size that makes it versatile enough to be used almost anywhere in your home.

The design is exquisite and flawless, and its beauty is matched by its efficient power consumption, meaning you will not only be saving money on the £237.44 price, but on your electric bills too.

Sharp image quality is guaranteed with Motion Plus, which runs at a rate of 200 Hz, double the rate of regular TV’s, meaning even the fastest paced action scenes will be seamless and free from blurs. Combined with Samsung’s Ultra Clear Panel®, you’ll be able to enjoy the crispest images yet that are totally free from glare, offering a vibrancy of colours.

Connections include 2 x HDMI slots, SCART and VGA inputs.

7.  LG 26LH2000 26 Inch LCD TV

The LG 26LH2000 26 inch LCD TV introduces innovation’s greener side with a model that is not only HD Ready, but has been officially Energy Saving Trust certified to save you money on your monthly bills.

As well as its HD-Readiness, the LG 26LH2000 comes with an incorporated Freeview receiver, meaning you can receive up to 48 completely free new terrestrial digital TV channels.

It’s also fully connectable with your Blu-ray player, home cinema system and games consoles thanks to its HDMI input port, offering you the definitive multimedia experience in the comfort of your own home, for just £279.99

In addition to its outstanding picture clarity and sound quality, LG’s AV mode offers three distinct choices that will allow you to enhance the image and audio quality dependent on what you are watching or what games you are playing. Cinema Mode allows you to watch movies with cinematic sounds, perfect motion and vivid colours while Sports Mode and Game Mode are optimized for the enjoyment of your favourite sports games and video games.

8.  Samsung LE32C450 32 Inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV

Available at an incredibly low price of just £268.19, the new Samsung LE32C459 32 inch Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV brings the ultimate in affordable, high quality 32 inch viewing to your home.

The unique Wide Colour Enhancer utilizes 3D colour stretching technology to saturate the pixels on screen, achieving a naturally sharp image quality that will leave viewers in awe. Moreover, your viewing pleasure is further enhanced with the Digital Noise Filter, subduing outside interference and background noise, leaving you with only the most crystal clear clarity

Samsung also grant the convenience of one touch control for each and every one of your HDMI connected devices, including audio and video players, delivered through the touch of the Anyet+ remote control. Never again will your coffee table be littered with dozens of remotes.

For photography fans, one further added benefit is the USB port, which allows you to connect and enjoy on 32 inch widescreen all of your home videos, holiday photos and memories, rendered in splendid detail.

9.  LG 32LD350 32 Inch HD LCD TV

If you want quality and affordability for your home entertainment system, look no further than the 32 inch LG 32LD350 LCD TV, available at a bargain price of just £339.29.

Sophisticated and stylish, it provides 5 times the image quality of a standard definition TV thanks to its HD Ready 1080p and 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, at the same time delivering cinematic clarity and dazzling colours. 1080p TV is truly the only way to enjoy Blu ray and high definition gaming to the fullest.

Maximize the settings and quality of your TV with the Picture Wizard, a unique image controlling feature that allows you to optimize your viewing for sports, movies and gaming.

Connectivity includes SCART and 2 HDMI inputs while just as with all LG models, the LG 32LD350 LCD TV comes with an inbuilt Digital Freeview receiver, giving you access to over 40 free terrestrial TV channels and Digital Interactive Services.

10.  LG 32LD450 32 Inch HD Ready LCD TV

Now’s the time to begin enjoying a full HD TV viewing experience and what better way to begin than with the LG 32LD450 32 Inch HD Ready LCD TV?

Beautiful and stylish, the LG 32LD450 is full of innovations and features, and offers a stunning performance that is matched only by its low cost, just £296.95.

You’ll get Full HD Resolution, giving you an image detail that is crystal clear, while the amazing Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 100,000:1 guarantees the deepest blacks and most vivid colours. Moreover, the 20 watt audio stereo system delivers clarity of sound that is as close to life as you can get.

Other notable performances include a MP3 and JPEG file capability via a USB port, a 4 millisecond response time and 3 HDMI inputs.

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Toshiba has successfully produced the first TV sets that allow you to watch 3D programming without the need for 3D glasses. Without doubt, this will be a major coup for the company, as TV manufacturers trip over themselves in order to be the innovators in the brave new world of 3D TV.

Thinking Outside The Box

Certainly Sony, LG, Samsung and Panasonic will be looking on at Toshiba’s newest development nervously, as their own models, rolling off the production lines, all require glasses and user reviews to date haven’t exactly been glowing. In fact, Panasonic has already cut prices in the US in order to stimulate demand.

It’s become clear that end-users are finding the glasses uncomfortable to wear (not to mention aesthetically unpleasing) and the overall 3D experience isn’t living up to the hype. Add in the high cost of purchasing the TV and the glasses, and it’s easy to see why many are sticking with tried and tested large-screen LCDs and plasmas.

However, Toshiba may not be the only manufacturer that’s set to release the first glasses-free 3D TV, Philips has been working on similar technology for some time and is said to be developing their technology in tandem with a method of upscaling standard 2D images into 3D.

It’s All About Vision

What we do know is that Toshiba is basing its format on Nintendo’s 3DS gaming console. This technology consists of a ‘parallax barrier’ made up of a thin layer of material on the screen with slits that allow the eye to view alternate sets of pixels, thereby creating the 3D effect.

Up Close and Personal

The disadvantage is that the technology was designed to be used with handheld devices. With bigger screens, the viewer needs to sit in a specific position to be able to experience the full 3D effect. In the case of Toshiba’s 20-inch screen, this means sitting at just 35 inches away in a centrally defined field of just 40 degrees. This, of course, will make it difficult for more than two viewers to watch the TV. So, cuddling up will be a pre-requisite if more than just one person wants to enjoy the full 3D effect.

The company is said to be working on a 56-inch model, but, until this appears, will there really be much demand for what is set to be the most expensive 20-inch TV in the world. As many people will have already forked out on a large-screen LCD/Plasma in the last couple of years, it may be a while yet before we see 3D TV really take off.

Sky 3D has gone live in the UK as Europe’s first dedicated 3D television channel with up to 14 hours of 3D programmes showing every day, airing from 9am onwards.

To get Sky 3D there will be a monthly subscription fee of about £61, but Sky customers who are already paying for the top Sky World HD package can get the Sky 3D channel for free.

With the success of blockbuster 3D movies like Avatar and Alice in Wonderland, the consumer appetite for 3D programming was set and 3D has been appearing in the news ever since.  Many big brands unveiled new 3D TV products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2010) in Las Vegas, with some analysts predicting that 3D will help revitalize the TV industry.

A number of 3D-ready TVs are available to buy today from brands likes Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG with prices starting from approximately £720.

Virgin Media has also launched its own 3D Movies On Demand service to its cable tv customers, where you can watch 3D films on a pay-per-view basis.

Until now, the 3D viewing experience was limited to mostly IMAX screens and movie theatres, but with the launch of 3D programming from the major satellite and cable tv providers and the availability of 3D BluRay players and gaming, it now appears that the immersive 3D experience has truly come home.

Although years ago there were many people who said that the days of radio were numbered, in fact the opposite has proven true, with millions of people tuning in each and every day. Whether you’re at work, in the car or just lazing around the house, the radio is a pleasing companion. DAB Digital Radios offer a wide choice of stations to listen to, low interference, next generation technology and dozens of new features not seen on a traditional wireless set. With over 50 different DAB Digital Radios on offer for under a hundred pounds, choosing the best one might be a tricky decision, so we’ve picked out 10 of the Best DAB Radios under £99.

10.  PURE EVOKE-1S DAB Radio

The Pure Evoke-1S DAB digital radio is a spin on the original Evoke-1 radio, however the biggest difference is that this model is truly portable now, because it’s possible to use it with Evoke’s new £30 rechargeable battery, the ChargePak, giving you 24 hours of playtime with each charge.

But that’s not all this striking new model has: It’s affordable, at just £75.99, the 1S model comes with a USB input, auxiliary and headphone inputs and outputs, the ability to save up to 30 different stations, and just like every other Evoke you can attach it to speakers to transform the radio’s mono sound into a stereo sound radio.

The Pure Evoke-1S DAB radio is also very environmentally-friendly, using less than a watt of power when in standby. Meanwhile the display is made from clear OLED with no backlighting required, and even the packaging it comes in is made from recycled materials!

The clincher with the Evoke-1S is another big positive for Pure – the sound from its 76mm speaker is articulate and smooth, for a mono design it’s very spacious, with more clarity and poise than any of its direct rivals.

9.  Roberts Duologic DAB Radio

This new model from Roberts couldn’t possibly be any more different from its Ecologic 4 predecessor.

With its classic, sleek design and simple, easy to use interface the Roberts Duologic oozes in appeal, and indeed becomes even more appealing when you see the price, only £61.52.

What makes it special though is its sound, something quite altogether different. The audio is organized and composed, creating a real punch and featuring wicked dynamics. With treble and bass controls for tweaking the sound, the Roberts Duologic is a great radio to listen to.

8.  Pure Elan II DAB Radio

Another new release from Pure, at just £82.40 the Elan II combines quality design and construction with great features like the ReVu for DAB rewind and pause.

Elan II oozes class with its sleek black satin finish, its anodized aluminum fascia and chrome handle. And with its twin 3″ full range speakers, the stereo sound quality is exceptional as well, no matter if you’re listening to the radio or your favourite tunes on your MP3/iPod.

For true portability, fit a £30 ChargePak battery and you’ll have over 24 hours of playtime. The Pure Elan II is, just like its sister the Evoke, an environmentally friendly radio made from specialized components that minimize impact on the environment.

7.  Roberts iDream CRD-42 DAB Radio

We’ve tested dozens of Roberts radios in this low cost price range, everything from luxury DAB portables to complete micro systems, and now finally this function-heavy beauty, the i-Dream CRD-42.

While the slightly alien design of the iDream is a bit uninspiring at a first glance, what with its clunky looking buttons and odd looks, it soon went up in our estimation when we started playing with it.

What with its iPod dock, DAB/FM tuners, auxiliary inputs and alarm functions there are certainly more than enough features to play with, making it a great toy for anyone who likes to play with them. What’s more, we were very impressed with both the smooth audio quality, and the price, just £63.99, not bad at all for such a functional device.

6.  Roberts Classiclite DAB Radio

Another smart offering from Roberts, the Classiclite DAB Radio boasts a battery life of up to 100 hours, meaning you’ll be saving money on batteries when comparing this with most other radios.

With an ultra stylish, two tone black and white design, the Classiclite has all the aesthetic appeal you’ll ever need, complete with a white backlit LCD display.

Features include a USB port, inputs for an MP3 or iPod, an unlimited number of station presets, alarm clock and funky looking scrolling display so there’s plenty of gimmicks and everything you could ask for in a portable radio, all for just £53.98.

Probably the best thing about it though, Roberts Classiclite tunes itself in and the audio sounds almost perfect, with no interference at all, excellent reception and clarity.

5.  Pure Siesta Flow DAB Radio

While the original Pure Chronos has grown up, spawning into the Chronos iDock, a new, sleek model has slotted into its place. First we had the Pure Siesta, and now it’s younger sister, the Pure Siesta Flow comes to shove it off the bedside table.

While it lacks the aesthetic quality of the Chronos and is perhaps slightly more fiddly with its small buttons, the Siesta Flow more than makes up for it with its outstanding sound quality and value for such a small radio.

It doesn’t skimp out on its features either – not only does it offer DAB tuning, there are three different alarm settings, FM RDS, and a range of trick text features as well. You also get a choice of black, white or silver colours.

Sometimes the audio is patchy if the bit-rate of broadcasts is suspect, but there is always the FM tuner you can use. The Siesta Flow is focused and coherent, a great entry level radio available for just £69.90.

4.  Roberts Sound 80 DAB Radio

At just £83.90 the new Roberts Sound 80 DAB Digital Radio features a 3-way speaker system and bass woofer, both wrapped up inside a sleek, well glossed Piano Black cabinet, introducing excellent acoustics into the portable DAB radio arena.

Tune in to a DAB/FM waveband or plug in your MP3 or iPod through the auxiliary input and enjoy extraordinary clarity. With other features including a multi function alarm clock, the Roberts Sound 80 truly is a portable radio you can use anywhere.

3.  Roberts GlowTime CRD-51 DAB Radio

The Roberts GlowTime CRD-51 DAB digital radio is a great little bedside table companion. With its stylish and compact design, it’s possible to make room for it anywhere.

The GlowTime CRD-51 features a full screen clock display, multi function alarm and lets you choose to be woken by either your favourite DAB radio station or a high pitched buzzer that is sure to drag even the worst morning people out of bed.

With a choice of black, white and pink, blue backlighting and an easily navigable menu displaying all major functions, the GlowTime CRD-51 is one of the best low-cost bedside DAB radios, weighing in at a price of just £44.85.

2.  Pure Chronos iDock Series II DAB Radio

The Chronos iDock Series II by Chronos comes fully compatible with both the latest iPhone and iPod models, bringing together digital DAB radio and iPhone/iPod docking to provide a world of convenience at your fingertips.

Along with its stylish new look and the improved audio quality that comes thanks to the optimized, 2.5 custom wound digital amp and speakers are a vast array of useful features, including adjustable snooze and sleep timers, multiple alarms that are fully customizable and even reduced power consumption.

The LED display features auto brightness control and there’s even a PowerPort feature allowing you to hook up USB accessories.

With four alarms, which can be set for weekends, weekdays or just one time only, a sleep mode function allowing you to fall asleep to your favorite tunes and adjustable snooze timer, the Chronos iDock Series IIA, costing from just £77.99, is a top-notch radio that you deserve.

1.  Magicbox Touch DAB Radio

The Magicbox Touch DAB Radio offers crystal clear clarity digital stereo sound, encased in a modern looking, sleek black cabinet.

Features include a touch sensitive display for ease of use, DAB and FM auto scanning, up to 20 station presets (10 DAB and 10 FM) and bright blue backlit LCD display.

With an RDS clock and outputs/inputs for headphones and auxilaries, the Magicbox Touch Dab Radio offers both versatility and functionality at a low price of just £49.85.

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DAB or Digital Audio Broadcasting has really only come into its own. It might sound complicated, but, quite simply, it’s a form of digital technology for broadcasting radio stations. With the number of radio stations transmitting via DAB increasing every year, if you’d like to listen to your favourite radio programming in pure digital, you’re going to need a DAB receiver.

So what exactly are the advantages of DAB Radio over your old analogue wireless? To begin with, DAB is far more robust than FM transmissions. You either get a good signal or you don’t get a usable signal at all. Additionally, there’s less noise and DAB provides much more stable reception if you’re on the move.

Of course, tuning by ear becomes a thing of the past. Simply hit the button and your digital radio tunes itself to your favourite programme.

With the overcrowded radio waves of today, DAB also allows more channels in the same frequency band, which means although FM radio is still popular, DAB is clearly the most sensible way forward for radio in the future.

So here are our top five digital radio picks out there today.

5. Pure Digital Evoke Mio

The Pure Digital Evoke Mio is ideal for someone just starting out with digital radio, as it also incorporates a FM tuner and, at just a little over £100, it won’t break the bank. It also comes in 4 cool retro colours – if you’re into that sort of thing – and you can plug in your iPod if you get bored of what’s on the radio. Perfect for the kitchen!

4. Technika DAB-108P

For out and about, try the Technika DAB-108P. This portable packs a real punch in terms of sound and comes with a clear, easy-to-use display. Best of all, it’s very affordable (currently under £30).

3. Vita Audio R4

Can’t live without your trusty iPod? Then pop it into Vita Audio R4. This is a classy looking machine that comes with a CD player and even a USB flashdrive, so it’s more than capable of taking over as your primary music machine at home.

2. Pure Evoke Flow

Another feature worth considering is a DAB radio that’s also capable of playing online stations, such as the Pure Evoke Flow. Of course, you’ll need an Internet connection too.

1. Roberts Robi

Our final selection, curiously enough, is actually an iPod accessory known as the Roberts Robi. It solves the lack of radio on the iPod by receiving both DAB and FM signals. If you have a device at home that has an iPod interface, hey, presto, you can enjoy full-on digital radio programmes from your main home hi-fi, as well as on the move.

You don’t need to spend a couple of hundred grand to afford a great home cinema set-up. But if you do happen to have that sort of cash lying about, here are a few ideas for what you could be looking at.

Kingston Home Theatre

Nice! Coming in at a wallet-annihilating £200,000, this Kingston Home Theatre set-up comes with a mammoth 140 inch Screen Research Curved X-Mask screen. It utilises a Runco VX22D projector with a McKinley motorised anamorphic lense to optimise 2.35:1, as well as 16:9 images. There’s even a Niveus ProN4 media server with 500 GBs of storage for your movie collection. Sit back and relax in D-Box Motion ready Fortress Matinee seats. Serious kit for the seriously loaded.

Think that’s pricey? Check out this cinema set-up modelled on the Batcave.

The Batcave

It’s not the specs that’ll cost the big bucks here, but the accessories. A ‘fantasy’ set-up like this could set you back £300,000 and that’s before you’ve installed any audio-visual equipment. POW!

Of course, designing your home cinema room after your favourite movie isn’t uncommon, check out this Star Wars inspired theatre.

Star Wars Theatre

This is a ten-seater with automatic doors, naturally, and a twinkling fibre optical star field. This out-of-this-world home theatre was actually designed by one of the set designers on Star Wars. And the cost? Astronomical!

The Grand Daddy of Home Cinema Setups

But when it comes to ‘blowing the budget out of the water’, Jeremy Kipnis wins hands-down with his $6 million home theatre system. Yes, you did hear right! It cost six big ones to put this installation together. It includes an ultra-high resolution Sony SRX-R110 digital cinema projector, 8.8 audio powered by both solid state and vacuum tube amplifier and not one, but 16 18-inch subwoofers.

Of course, you don’t need $6 million to create a great home cinema system. All you need is a spare room in your home, which can be customised to your own taste and a few decent components. For example, the Samsung HT-BD1220 could be the foundation of your very own great home cinema set-up. Couple this with the likes of the Samsung LE55C650 55 inch LCD TV that includes Internet and you’ve got the makings of a great home theatre that can even download movies. Finally, add a Blu-ray player, such as this BDPS370 from Sony and you’ve got a great little home cinema that won’t cost you the earth.

No home theatre, however, would be complete without the best seat in the house and for that, you could do much worse than this Napoli Recliner. There you go! Your very own killer home cinema for under £2000, with plenty left over for as much popcorn as you can eat.

Happy viewing.