Combining a massive 56 inch screen and Phillips Ambilight technology, the Phillips Cinema 21:9 is the first TV to deliver a genuine cinematic viewing experience. Televisions that have an aspect ratio of 16:9 either distort the picture to get it to display on the full screen or display the film in a letterbox format.

Phillips also say that the Cinema 21:9 will use advanced formatting technology, so that standard 16:9 images from TV broadcasts and games consoles can be adapted to fill the 21:9 screen with no loss of quality.

Phillips will be releasing more detailed specifications and pricing at the end of February; the Cinema 21:9 is expected to be available this spring.

The HP tx2 features the mediasmart 2.0 software to control multiple functions via the touchscreen including playing and watching multimedia files such as video and music, browsing the internet and resizing pictures.

The standard model has a AMD Turion X2 Dual-core 2.1GHz processor, 3GB DDR2 memory, ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics card, 250GB hard drive and DVD recorder drive. The tx2 also comes with a front mounted webcam, integrated slide out remote, digital pen for writing and using the tablet and come with Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

The tx2’s display can be rotated through 180 degrees and can fold flat for tablet use and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and infrared connectivity are also present. Compact and easily portable, the HP tx2 comes in a glossy titanium finish with HP’s ‘Reaction’ imprint pattern.

The HP tx2 is due for release in the US on December 5th, with the UK getting it in January 2009. The standard model will set you back £799, but it can be upgraded to higher specs including a 2.4GHz processor and up to 8GB DDR2 memory for extra.

The HP TouchSmart IQ800 features an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8100, 4GB of DDR2 ram and a 640GB internal hard drive. Other features include a slot load Blu-Ray and DVD burner drive, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and a digital TV tuner.

The HP TouchSmart IQ800 also has a wireless keyboard and mouse, but the most interesting feature is the touchscreen display that allows you to effortlessly look at pictures, listen to music and search the internet through its pre-installed TouchSmart applications.

The full HD display means that you can watch your Blu-Ray movies at the best resolution and the TouchSmart IQ800 also comes bundled with a wall mount if you so wish to. Standard connections are also included such as 5 x USB slots, a 5 in 1 memory card reader, Firewire and TV in connections.

The HP TouchSmart IQ800 will be available in a few weeks for around the £1700 mark.

Best of all, the AQUOS DX range will have built-in Blu-ray recorders, capable of playing Blu-ray movies and recording high definition TV programs at the click of a button. Both the 26 inch and the 32 inch versions are only available in 720p, but all of the other TVs in the range have full HD.

Contrast ratio is a healthy 2000:1, and the 30W integrated speakers will be loud enough for everyone. A range of connections are also available on the back including 2 HDMI sockets monitor output.

The Sharp AQUOS DX range will hit Japan in November, with the UK expected to ship in early 2009. Prices are not confirmed at present.

The Arcam AVR600 has a minimalist and sleek design and not only decodes the latest HD media with superior sound quality; it is also capable of upscaling and upconversion. The AVR600 is one of the first receivers to feature Dolby Volume, which equalises the volume of all incoming audio so that there are no spikes in volume.

Arcam has fitted the AVR600 with 5 HDMI sockets for all your latest home cinema add-ons and features a power amplifier with 7X120 Watts of power for your speakers. A huge array of controls can be customised in the receiver, so it can be set up to your exact preferences.

With its superior sound quality and High-Definition playback, the Arcam AVR600 is set to make a big splash in the home cinema market when it’s released in November.

The Sony eBook reader also features memory stick DUO and SD card slots for additional memory that can take the amount of eBooks stored on the device to over 13,000. Battery power is impressive as well, with over 7,000 page turns from a single battery charge.

The Sony eBook reader will probably not signal the end of the traditional book, but is a handy accessory to have if you do a lot of reading or need access to your documents and other files while on your travels.

The Sony PRS-505 is available for pre-order now and will be released later this month. The unit is priced at £199.99 and will include all the software needed to download the eBooks, power adaptor and a leather look cover.

The dual tuners allow you to record one channel while watching another and can record up to 125 hours of TV programs and digital radio on its huge hard drive. An 8 day program guide means that you can set up recordings for the whole week or record an entire series with a touch of a button.

With the DTR-FP2500 you can also pause and rewind live digital channels and you can start to watch recordings before the program has finished. The DTR-FP2500 also includes two SCART sockets, parental controls and a universal remote that can control most TV and DVD player brands.

The TVonics DTR-FP2500 digital recorder is available now from its website, priced at £179.99.

The Philips DCP951 is capable of playing all DVD formats including DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW and can also play Super VCD, CD-R/RW, MP3-CD and picture CD’s. Music and videos can also be played using your iPod through the integrated dock, which also charges the iPod at the same time.

The device is able to play for up to 2.5 hours from its rechargeable battery and comes with an AC adaptor, car adaptor and AV cable for movies and music on the go. The iPod dock is compatible with the iPod Touch, iPod Nano 3rd Gen, iPod 5th Gen and the iPod Classic. The DCP951 also has a stand for easy viewing on a desk or table.

Ideal for people on the move, for taking on holiday or in the car, the DCP951 and its huge 9 inch screen will keep you entertained for hours. Available now from major retailers for around £199.

Both adapters feature Ixos’ patented 4 layer PC board that minimises FEXT (Far End Cross Talk)by stabilising the impedance at the plug, TRU-HD for an official high definition performance of up to 1080p and gold plated connectors to provide a long life and a maximum signal.

Unlike the XS118, the XS218 features Ixos’ iVEC passive circuitry. The iVEC circuitry equalises the digital signal and allows a cable to be up to 4 meters longer, whilst still producing the best 1080p signal. This is especially good for home cinema systems that exceed the normal 7.5 meter cable.

Both the XS118 and XS218 are available now for £14.99 and £29.99 respectively and are ideal for anyone who has those annoying side mounted HDMI slots on their home entertainment system.

The TH-42PX80 also features an advanced 3D colour management system that processes colour, luminosity and brightness separately, which means you will always see a crisp and sharp picture.

The TV is HD ready and is capable of displaying in 1080p; currently the best a TV can display. This give a smoother more realistic picture and is ideal for watching sports and movies.

Combining an integrated freeview tuner and a contrast ratio of 15000:1, the TH-42PX80 also boasts 3 HDMI sockets, 2 Scarts, PC socket, audio in and out, component and Ariel connections as well as a headphone jack, S-video, composite and SD card slot. Meaning that you can connect everything you will ever need in your home entertainment system.

Prices start from just over £600, and for that amount of money it’s a great buy.