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Sony VPL-VW40

Sony VPL-VW40

Although there's room for improvement in the colour department, the Sony VPL-VW40 is yet another impressive advert for SXRD.

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Sony Bravia KDL40W4000

Sony Bravia KDL40W4000

The Sony Bravia KDL40W4000 is a full-HD, 40-inch LCD television with a WCG-CCFL backlight, three HDMI and the company's new Bravia Engine 2.

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Sony Bravia KDL32S400

Sony Bravia KDL32S400

The Sony Bravia KDL32S4000 is a budget 32-inch LCD television which features three HDMI inputs and a 33000:1 dynamic contrast.

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Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

The Sony Bravia KDL32V4000 offers excellent detail, colour and contrast but despite its 1080p resolution the set's high price and motion issues let it down.

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Sony NWZ-A728 Walkman (8GB)

Sony NWZ-A728 Walkman (8GB)

Sony's new batch of Walkmans looks lovely and we're happy to see the end of SonicStage, but the features are a little bland compared to competitors' models.

Sony NWZ-A826KB Walkman

Sony NWZ-A826KB Walkman

The limited-edition, Bluetooth-enabled A826KB looks snazzy, and we're glad SonicStage is gone, but we wish the player was available in higher capacities.

Sony BWU-200S Blu-ray burner

Sony BWU-200S Blu-ray burner

If you're in the market for Blu-ray authoring, Sony has produced a decent device. Everyone else will most likely stick to their vastly cheaper DVD burners for a little bit longer.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

Plentiful features with all manner of adjustable options, entertaining gimmicks and rock-solid shooting make us like this camera a lot. If you could stick an SD card slot in there, it'd be one of the best superzooms we've seen. Sadly, it loses marks for the proprietary connections.

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Sony Bravia KDL52X3100

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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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is a decent budget superzoom that can deliver very nice outdoor shots, but its photo quality falls short in other respects.

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Sony Handycam HDR-TG1

Sony Handycam HDR-TG1

Tall and narrow, this high-def camcorder from Sony achieves its proportions thanks to its recording medium: removable Memory Sticks. Its shape and price means it does sacrifice offerings present in most of the Sony HD range though, like optical image stabilisation, hotshoe and jacks for microphone and headphone.

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Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

Unless you're prepared to spend a disproportionate amount on a really good lens, the resolution bump offered by the Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 isn't worth the price.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150

Available in black, red or silver, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 offers 5x optical zoom, face detection and optical image stabilisation amongst its feature set.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W110

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W110

Sony's entry-level Cyber-shot DSC-W110 includes face detection, noise reduction and high ISO sensitivity up to ISO 3200.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Although we like the features and image quality of the W300, it lacks a wide-angle lens which has become a must-have for a premium shooter. While other alternatives in the market may not offer as high a capture resolution as the Sony, they do make up with other features.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730

The 7-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730 is an entry-level compact that features internal storage and high ISO sensitivity for under AU$200.

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Sony Handycam HDR-HC9

Sony Handycam HDR-HC9

Recording to HDV tape, the high-def HC9 features 6.1-megapixel (interpolated) still shooting, detachable lens hood (pictured), optical image stabilisation, headphone and microphone jacks, and 10x optical zoom.

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Sony Handycam DCR-HC52

Sony Handycam DCR-HC52

Sony's entry-level camcorder, the HC52, features miniDV tape recording, a 2.5-inch touchscreen LCD and 40x optical zoom.

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Sony Handycam HDR-UX20

Sony Handycam HDR-UX20

The only high-def DVD Handycam in Sony's 2008 line-up, the UX20 can record to either DVD, Memory Stick or its 8GB of internal memory. Other features on its spec sheet include 15x optical zoom, 4-megapixel (interpolated) still image capture, zooming microphone, and Face and Film Roll indexing.

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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD810

Sony Handycam DCR-DVD810

The DCR-DVD810 won't please everyone, but it does make for a lightweight, affordable choice for those struggling to decide among media formats.

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