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Glasses-less 3D still has a long way to go

Yesterday, CNET Australia had a quick hands-on session with the Sony Vaio L Series desktop, the company's first glasses-less 3D computer or display. Our conclusion? Decidedly lukewarm.

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What is OLED?

By now you've probably heard about OLED or organic light-emitting diodes. LG and Samsung both revealed potential models at this year's CES, with the LG winning CNET's Best of CES Award.

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Why all HDMI cables are the same: part 2

Not so long ago, we wrote a piece provocatively titled "Why all HDMI cables are the same". There was a ruckus, which we expected, but there were also some excellent follow-up questions.

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Steve Jobs more tweaker than inventor?

Following his death, Steve Jobs has been lauded by many as one of the world's most imaginative inventors. But a portrait of the Apple leader in The New Yorker paints him as more of a tweaker on a never-ending quest for perfection.

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Samsung transparent LCD panel hands on

The shopping experience is getting more Minority Report-like by the day, what with innovations like digital billboards that know your age and gender and serve up ads accordingly.

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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies

Steve Jobs, the technology pioneer who co-founded Apple, the Oscar-winning animation house Pixar and computer-maker NeXT, passed away today.

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LG at CES 2013: gallery

Get a virtual booth tour as we show you around LG's stand at CES 2013.

TV price fixing in Europe: companies hit with AU$1.8bn fine

LG, Panasonic, Samsung and more have found themselves in hot water over cathode ray tube price fixing for TVs and monitors. 1

LG shows off movie-friendly, graphics-intensive IPS monitors

The 29-inch EA93 comes with a cinematic flair and a 21:9 aspect ratio, while the 27-inch EA83 is aimed at film-makers, photographers and designers.

Jury finds Toshiba guilty of LCD price fixing

Japanese electronics maker Toshiba has been fined US$87 million — but it doesn't expect to pay a cent because of other defendants' settlements.

Glasses-less 3D still has a long way to go Crave

Yesterday, CNET Australia had a quick hands-on session with the Sony Vaio L Series desktop, the company's first glasses-less 3D computer or display. Our conclusion? Decidedly lukewarm. 3

More screens can make you more productive

If you're only looking at one screen right now, you could be getting more work done.

Set your screen colour temperature with F.lux

Add some extra warmth to your screen for a bit more late-night comfort.

What is OLED?

By now you've probably heard about OLED or organic light-emitting diodes. LG and Samsung both revealed potential models at this year's CES, with the LG winning CNET's Best of CES Award. 2

Shouting from Hon Hai Crave

The Western press is currently rife with demands that Apple improve its manufacturing working conditions. But it is far from the only company that engages in such practices. 2

Quick tip: for cheap Apple and Dell goods, don't forget refurbs

Not sure if you can trust the seconds store you're shopping at? Thankfully, two vendors in Australia sell their refurbished wares directly to the public. 4

Can we stop lying about numbers now? Crave

You're being lied to everyday, and it's only getting worse. If there's anything we've learned, it's that there are lies, damn lies and product specs. 6

Microsoft embraces Kinect hacks, readies PC hardware

Microsoft, which has gradually embraced hackers tinkering with its Kinect motion-sensing video-game controller, is now working on a Kinect for PCs. 1

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Review | Monitors

Dell UltraSharp U2913WM

Despite some technical flaws, the U2913WM is a good monitor with an excellent price. At AU$599, it's enough that people will be asking if they want a 27-inch with the extra 360 vertical pixels, or if 21:9 is in their future. 2
Review | Computers

Asus PB278Q

Asus' PB278Q is quite nice indeed for the price, offering a no-frills premium panel for those who are looking to save pennies.
Review | Computers

Asus VS239H

The VS239H is a standard monitor that "does the job", albeit with a cheaper IPS screen, rather than the inferior TN. If you have basic needs, this may see you through — just be aware of the limited defective pixel policy. 1
Review | Computers

BenQ XL2420T

Despite the extra frills, the XL2420T isn't a massive jump, performance wise, above the XL2410T. Still, if seriously smooth gaming performance is your only concern, take a look.
Review | Computers

Dell UltraSharp U2713HM

Dell's UltraSharp U2713HM does come in cheaper than Samsung's S27A850T, and offers USB 3.0 as well. It is quite power hungry, though, and a faint "criss-cross" pattern on light screens may irritate some. Ultimately, its biggest competitor is the monitor that came before it: the U2711. 2
Review | Computers

Samsung Series 8 SyncMaster S27A850T

Samsung's SyncMaster S27A850T is an incredibly pretty, thin monitor, which proves that PLS is a viable IPS alternative. We did find some banding in gradients, and the HDMI movie performance isn't great, but for beautiful sharp imagery and high-level computer use, it's incredibly appealing. 4