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  NHK smashes the 4K image barrier

  Japanese broadcaster NHK has developed display technologies capable of displaying 32-megapixels of information, or 16 times more detail than high-definition consumer panels.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Home theatre vs movie theatre

  Trips to the cinema: laughably old-fashioned or still a good night out? We put the home against the multiplex in this week's episode.

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  Super Hi-Vision the next HD standard

  Plans are already afoot for the next version of HD — it's called Super Hi-Vision and it features four times the resolution of 1080p.

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  Green no longer just a fad in consumer tech

  Investors and tech industry leaders say being green is now critical to their bottom line.

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  James Cameron: 3D heading beyond movies

  The filmmaker tells digital advertisers that the kind of 3D experiences just making their way into movies will also reshape television and gaming.

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  New TV services to be shelved

  The federal government has shelved the launch of several new TV channels — including mobile services — amid concerns policy and technical flaws would make them unviable.

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  Report questions Sony's next-gen TV claims

  Does OLED technology live up to its performance claims?

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  Freeview versus TiVo is just a smoke-screen

  If you were confused about digital TV then there's a new word to think about — Freeview — but is this supposed rivalry with TiVo a diversion from the real issue?

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  Australia behind at catch-up TV

  CNET.com.au contributor Bill Dawes joins a select group of Australian broadband users picked to take part in a trial of the ABC's new Playback TV service.

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  What a waste! Australian tech recycling options limited

  The overwhelming majority of councils in the Sydney metropolitan region fail to provide any direct e-waste recycling services for their residents.

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  Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

  You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.

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  Web TV Top 10

  Here's a list of 10 must-have Web TV bookmarks that are guaranteed to help you find something online worth seeing.

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  Australian Federal Election 2007: a CNET.com.au guide

  This Saturday's federal election promises to be the most exciting in at least a decade. If you're undecided as to who to vote for or just can't wait until the first results dribble through, there's a plethora of ways to stay informed.

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  Perfect Picture: A professional explains TV calibration

  Watch this CNET.com.au video of calibration professional Aaron Rigg, who will explain the process of calibrating a plasma TV to achieve picture perfect results.

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  Return and reuse: How Japan recycles televisions and other appliances

  Australians are slowly jumping aboard the environmental bandwagon, but in Japan, a law mandating the recycling of home appliances is already six years old.

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  HD TV World

  We take you through the process of choosing, buying and making the most of, a high-definition television.

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  HD TV 101: A beginner's guide

  HD TV doesn't need to be an incomprehensible morass of technical terms, jargon and marketing hype, but it does have some unique requirements. In this guide, we'll take you through what to expect.

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  CES 2007: Home theatre preview

  Interested in a sneak peek of what's heading our way in the not-so-distant future? Get your dose of home A/V buzz with CNET.com.au's Consumer Electronics Show 2007 preview.

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  Oi!: Poll: Will Top Gear Australia meet its great expectations?

  Last night SBS announced its choice of hosts for the Australian version of Top Gear: Charlie Cox, Warren Brown and Steve Pizzati. Take our poll and let us know how you think they'll fare.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: New ASUS Eee TV, desktop PC and monitor

  ASUS has gone Eee crazy, and we're trembling with anticipation.

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  Oi!: Look Ma, no wall mounts!

  Skunkworks puts a new angle on flat panel viewing.

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  Oi!: LG figures out a freeze fix

  LG is offering a free in-home software upgrade to owners of its TVs hit with digital transmission freezes.

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  Oi!: TEAC targets travellers with LCD/DVD combos

  TEAC is introducing a portable LCD TV range that sports a built-in DVD player.

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  Oi!: Elgato integrates IceTV EPG for Macs

  Australian television guide provider IceTV has integrated its subscription-based Australian electronic program guide (EPG) into Elgato's EyeTV software through an update released yesterday.

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  Oi!: 2006 FIFA World Cup scores big screens

  Philips had Aussie sporting stars trying their hand at foosball to announce it's supplying 10,000 TVs to the upcoming sporting extravaganza in Germany.

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  Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

  Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

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  Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

  You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.

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  Freeview versus TiVo is just a smoke-screen

  If you were confused about digital TV then there's a new word to think about — Freeview — but is this supposed rivalry with TiVo a diversion from the real issue?

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  Digital TV in Australia

  The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.

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  Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

  Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here’s 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.

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  HD TV resolution explained

  Is there such a thing as high def and higher def? CNET helps cut through the hype surrounding the various formats of HD resolution.

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  Super Hi-Vision the next HD standard

  Plans are already afoot for the next version of HD — it's called Super Hi-Vision and it features four times the resolution of 1080p.

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  Seven's TiVo gets commercial TV go-ahead

  The introduction of TiVo in Australia has overcome its first major hurdle with all of the commercial networks agreeing to share program guide data, according to a leading media broker.

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  Nine and TEN ready free EPG

  Television body Free TV has announced that Networks Nine and TEN will transmit a free seven-day guide for all digital TV viewers from November 19 2007.

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  Philips Pronto RU980

  One of the granddaddies of the universal remote world — but is it overkill?

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  Panasonic TX-66PW60A

  Panasonic's 66cm TX-66PW60A offers 16:9 viewing to get the most out of your wide screen DVDs -- at a price that won't break your budget.

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  LG Scarlet 42LG60FD

  The LG 42LG60FD, or Scarlet as it's otherwise known, is a flashy, style-oriented LCD which thankfully has the performance and features to back it all up.

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  Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800A

  The Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800A is a 37-inch LCD television which features 1080p/24p support, three HDMI ports and a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast.

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  Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

  The Sony Bravia KDL32V4000 is the company's smallest 1080p television and features three HDMI ports, the XMB and a choice of three colours.

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  Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

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  Sony Bravia KDL52X3100

  The Sony Bravia KDL52X3100 is a decent 52-inch LCD television with an involving, detailed picture but is about to be eclipsed by next-gen models.

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