Panasonic have announced a firmware update, available from tomorrow Thursday 24th February 2011, which will then let early adopters to install BBC iPlayer. BBC iplayer is already available for the current 2010/2011 range of HD recorders from Panasonic DMRBS880, DMRBS780, DMRXS380.

Users for the older Freesat HD recorders will be able to automatically download the new firmware using the update feature on their machines. Once upgraded to the BBC iPlayer service, will be activated through the red button.

BBC iPlayer now available on DMRBS850, DMRBS750, DMRXS350

Panasonic TXP50G20B at Home Cinema Store

As far as large screen HDTV’s go Panasonic make some of the best performing sets on the market. The TXP50G20B is no exception. It has won a plethora of awards and the experts think the tv is fantastic and so do we. This february while stocks last we are shaving 20% off our previous retail price. We think the offer is fantastic and once you pop into store and see the TV in action so will you!

Full spec of the TV can be found here

Panasonic TXP42V20 Plasma TV now available at Home Cinema Store

Our top 42″ HDTV offer this month is 20% off the price of the award winning Panasonic Viera TXP42V20.

Its a full spec Freeview HD, Freesat HD 1080p Plasma TV with 600Hz refresh and Wifi. Checkout the full spec and detail here

Low low prices coupled with the great package savings and an incredible free 5-year TV warranty, for customers purchasing instore, should get you heading over to Home Cinema Store this Bank Holiday Monday.

Discounts are available across every product category from Panasonic.

Models include the range topping 50” TXP50VT20B 600Hz 3D TV with Freeview HD & Freesat HD now only £1849.99 with 2 Free pairs of glasses and a Free BMPBDT100 3D Blu Ray worth £279.99.

If you want a fast loading budget Blu Ray player the DMPBD45 is now £99.99 and you get a free copy of Avatar on Blu Ray by redemption worth £20!

For those of you who want to record in 3D we have the amazing HDCSDT750 3D Camcorder reduced from £1499.99, now only £975 saving £525!

The illusive What Hi Fi 50” TV of the year the TX-P50V20B 50-inch Full HD 1080p Plasma

TV is instock ready to takeaway for  £1265 with a free DMPBD45 Blu Ray player.

For consumer seeking a top LED TV, The stunning TXL42D25 42” LED TV, also with Freeview HD down to £791.99.

And finally for those who want a great TV that does what is says on the tin the TXP42G20B is now £691.99.

To beat the VAT rise, these offers are in-store only and are not available online.

Exclusive 5 year warranty on stunning Panasonic & Sony TVs at Home Cinema Store this Boxing Day

Beat the VAT rise with huge price reductions and extended warranties only available in-store

Post-Christmas shoppers that were snowed in by the big UK freeze can get a great deal this Boxing Day at Home Cinema Store’s Basildon and Romford showrooms. From the 26^th until the 31^st December there are significant discounts to be had on Samsung, Panasonic and Sony’s entire range of 3D TVs.

Coupled with the great savings and to ensure your new TV is for life – not just for Christmas, Home Cinema Store is offering an incredible free 5-year warranty for customers purchasing Sony & Panasonic TVs in store.

Discounts are available across every product category. Models include the epic 60” KDL60EX703 Edge LED TV with Freeview HD & Bravia Internet video now only £1799.99 was £2499.99 saving £700! The What Hi Fi 50” TV of the year the TX-P50V20B 50-inch Full HD 1080p Plasma TV with Freesat for £1265 with a free DMPBD45 Blu Ray player, and the stunning LE40C750 40” 3D LCD TV (below), also with Freeview HD down to £799.99 complete with a Free BDC5900 Blu Ray player and Glasses!

Beat the VAT rise with huge price reductions and extended warranties only available in-store

These offers are in-store only and are not available online. For further information on Home Cinema Store’s latest range of products, please visit www.hcsdirect.co.uk

Avatar 3D -Exclusively from Panasonic with qualifying Panasonic 3D TV & 3D Blu-ray Packages from Home Cinema Store in Basildon and Romford Essex.

You can now relive Avatar on Blu-ray in 3D exclusively from Panasonic with qualifying VIERA 3D TV and 3D Blu-ray packages. You can also take home 3 additional 3D Blu-ray discs – Ice Age, Coraline and Paul Carrack 3D, so why not go in-store and try out our award-winning 3D technology (Promotion Period: 30th October 2010 to 31st January 2011).

To qualify for your copy of Avatar 3D, Ice Age 3, Coraline and Paul Carrack 3D 3D Blu-ray discs, you must purchase any Panasonic 3D TV with any 3D Blu-ray™ Player or any 3D Blu-ray Home Theatre System from from Home Cinema Store in Basildon and Romford Essex, between 30th October 2010 – 31st January 2011.

6 Free Blu Ray Movies when you Buy Panasonic Blu Ray from Home Cinema Store

Receive six free Blu-ray movies when you buy a selected Panasonic Blu-ray product between 1st October 2010 and 2nd January 2011 from Home Cinema Store in Romford or Basildon Essex. Terms & conditions apply on this limited offer.

To qualify for your 6 Free Blu-ray movies, you must purchase one of the following Panasonic Blu-ray™ products: DMP-BD65EB-K, DMR-BW880EBK, DMP-BD85EB-K, DMR-BW780EBK, DMR-BS880EBK, DMR-BS780EBK, SC-BT230EB-K, SC-BT330EB-K, SC-BT222EB-K, SC-BTX75EB-K, SC-BTX77EB-K, DMP-B100EB-S, DMP-B500EB-S from from Home Cinema Store in Basildon and Romford Essex, between 1st October 2010 -2nd January 2011.

Looking to buy your new TV in Essex?  We have some faboulous deals on at the moment. Why not pop into our Romford or Basildon Stores this weekend and you could
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Essex 3D Event 5th/6th and 7th November 2010 at Home Cinema Store Romford & Basildon

Essex based Home Cinema Store (hcsdirect) will be hosting a 3D Day at our Basildon & Romford Store. You will be able to test out the latest 3D products from Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and many more brands.

Join us on 5th/6th and 7th November 2010 and you could win a Panasonic TXP42GT20B 3D TV worth £1299.99

Also trade in your old DVD or Video Recorder and we will give you £100 of your New Blu Ray Recorder.

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: Naim UnitiQute | Best network music player up to £1500

Best multiroom system: Sonos
Best CD system up to £400: Denon D-M38DAB
Best CD system £400-£800: Arcam Solo Mini
Best network music player £1500+: Naim Uniti

Sony BDVE370 Blu-Ray Home Cinema System

SystemsBest Blu-ray system up to £500: Sony BDV-E370

Best Blu-ray system £500+: Panasonic SC-BTT755

Here is a list of products that were awarded what hifi 2010 awards. We at Home Cinema Store are proud to bring to you these  What Hi Fi 2010 Award Winners.

We have stock of these great products as of Today. To reserve you award winning product call our team at Romford on 01708 744900 and Basildon on 01268 273396.

Televisions

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: Sony KDL-40EX503 | Best budget 40-42in TV

Best 26in TV: Samsung LE26C450
Best 32in TV: Panasonic TX-L32D25
Best 37in TV: Sony KDL-37EX503
Best premium 40-42in TV: Samsung UE40C8000
Best 46in TV: Sony KDL-46HX903
Best 50in+ TV : Panasonic TX-P50V20
Best 3D TV: Samsung PS50C6900