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Onkyo at the Bristol Sound & Vision Show 2008
Apr 27, 2008 - by Stuart Wright
Mark Cheffins tells us about Onkyo at Bristol 2008, the brand's success over the last 12 months and plans for the future. Published April 9th 2008. We hope you enjoy this production from the AVForums team. Please reply with your comments. Options to view: Click the image below to begin playing now (requires Flash player installed on your computer) Via our TV productions home page at www.AVForums.tv Via our YouTube home Via our iTunes home or download a Windows Media Video here. Also you may subscribe to the MP4 (for your video iPod etc.) by clicking this button:
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JVC DLA-HD100 DILA Projector Review
May 07, 2008 - by R Thomson
But at the end of the day with three high quality projectors in my room at the same time as this review sample, time and time again I found myself switching on the HD100 to sit back and watch a movie, and I think that says everything that needs to be said. Read the full review...
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