Cello C3298FR review

Cello's budget IDTV offers Freeview recording to SD card and has a built-in DVD player. But it's not as good as it sounds

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-09-25September 25th 2009

Price at launch	£450.00
Product Type	TV/DVD Combo
Scan Format	720p
Standard Refresh Rate	50 Hz
Digital Tuner	DVB-T (MPEG2)
Video Signal Standard	HDTV
Number of HDMI Ports	2
Number of SCART Interfaces	2
Product Family	98
Brand Name	Cello
Screen Size	81 cm (32")
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Horizontal Viewing Angle	178°
Vertical Viewing Angle	178°
HDMI	Yes
VESA Mount Standard	400 x 200
Operating Power Consumption	179.90 W
RMS Output Power	12 W
VGA	Yes
S-Video	Yes
Headphone	Yes
Height with Stand	580 mm
Width with Stand	800 mm
Depth with Stand	240 mm
Number of Common Interface	1
CI+	Yes
Component Video	Yes
SCART	Yes
Height	545.0 mm
Width	800.0 mm
Depth	110.0 mm
Colour	Black
Brightness	500 cd/m²
Product Series	98
Maximum Resolution	1366 x 768
Audio Formats	CD-DA
Media Supported	DVD-R, CD-R
Features	Sleep Timer
Manufacturer	Cello Electronics
Product Model	C3298F
Product Name	C3298F TV/DVD Combo
Video Formats	DVD Video
Manufacturer Part Number	C3298F
Manufacturer Website Address	www.celloelectronics.com
Marketing Information	The new line up of Cello LCD TV's for 2009 continues to break the mould in the UK market for innovation, style, choice and value. As an electronics brand that focuses solely on the development of LCD TVs we are able to harness all of our resources to create a unique and inspired range of LCD TVs. This year we have introduced leading edge new cabinet designs, more contemporary colour choices and some 'world first' new features.
Speakers	Yes
Weight (Approximate)	14.70 kg